Whitney is a folk rock/Americana band from Chicago, formed in 2015 by guitarist Max Kakacek and drummer/vocalist Julien Ehrlich following the breakup of their previous band, Smith Westerns. Their music blends elements of folk, soul, and country, characterized by Ehrlich’s falsetto vocals and a nostalgic, summery sound.
Dark Spring Boston Festival returns to Central Square with a one-day lineup of moody, goth-tinged electro rock outfits. Imagine a room full of Winona Ryders from Tim Burton’s original “Beetlejuice.” Artists include dark disco mavens Ex-Hyena, darkwavers Pilgrims, NYC surf goths Stare Away and more. Additional satellite...
Webern’s 1905 Langsamer Satz depicts the young composer’s secret love affair with his cousin—and future wife—through rich harmonies and the beautiful lyricism of the late Romantic era. Referred to as the “master trio of the age,” the dramatic and fiery Piano Trio in C minor by Mendelssohn...
The legacy of The Chameleons dates all the way back to 1981, when the band was discovered by the legendary BBC Radio host John Peel. The Chameleons are considered to be one of the most influential guitar bands of the 80s and 90s, contributing substantially to the...
Middle East (Zuzu)
474 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
Label, blog, and tastemaker EveryDejaVu presents PIECES, vol. vii, the (you guessed it) seventh edition of its music showcase, featuring a mélange of new talent in RnB, hip hop, soul, and jazz. Wednesday's lineup at Zuzu (Middle East) includes Chow, Rochelle Blue, Swooli, MonaVeli, and Lavagxrl pulling...
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Wainwright’s work spans 11 studio albums, landmark live recordings, collaborations across pop and classical worlds, and recent orchestral projects that...
Down Home Up Here is an annual bluegrass & old time festival at Club Passim, featuring the most exciting bluegrass in the area, while not adhering to strictly traditional styles. You’ll hear traditional bluegrass, but also be prepared for old time and several adjacent styles to the...
Western Avenue Baptist Church
299 Western Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Tenille Ja'Nae is an R&B/Pop/Soul artist whose music centers on emotion, culture, and storytelling. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and strength, she brings authenticity and heart to every stage. Tenille Ja'Nae's upcoming album is called I Like Girls & I Love Jesus.