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Events Calendar
Most events are free and open to the public. The ticket price for college concerts in the Berklee Performance Center is $10 for the general public. For specific information about ticket prices and discounts please visit the BPC's website.
Upcoming Events: May 2008
May, 2008
May
1
The New Brew Featuring Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers
Thursday, May 1, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Free
Ensemble Performances
Thursday, May 1, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Thursday, May 1, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Senior Piano Recital: Kazuhiro Uchida
Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Kazuhiro Uchida plays solo piano works from the classical and jazz idioms for his senior recital. Music of Beethoven, Ravel, ragtime, standard jazz tunes, and original arrangements will be performed.
Lindsay Lavin
Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
An amazing hour of pop/rock, musical theater, and originals from vocalist Lindsay Lavin.
So Fresh, So Clean
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Join the Hip-Hop Ensemble, under the direction of Danielle Scott, to hear your favorite jams from the old school to the new school. The set list includes songs by Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Naughty by Nature, Outkast, and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. It's guaranteed to be a voyage beyond the radio to all the sounds of hip-hop.
Three Day Threshold, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Jason Webley
Thursday, May 1, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Three Day Threshold could be the soundtrack to a shotgun wedding, tractor pull, or dog fight. It's bluegrass on overdrive, it's an after-hours rockabilly prom, but most of all it's a show not to be missed. Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band (a trio) concocts a rousing, hyper, and authentic brand of blues from just acoustic guitar, minimal drums, and the occasional dobro. Former busker Jason Webley's music combines folk, gypsy, and punk. [details]
Thursday, May 1, 9:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
A high-energy small big band plays the music of jazz legends, featuring the entire ensemble in a texturized variety of settings under the direction of Ensemble Department faculty member Lin Biviano. Featured soloists include Casey Brevka, Quinn Carson, Bobby Gallagos, Trevor Kellum, Matt Piet, Dan Platzman, Katie Thiroux, and Ben Whiting.
May
2
The Composing Performer Ensemble
Friday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty bassist Bruno Raberg, this ensemble will present original works by its members. The compositions are extended and in a suite format featuring contemporary writing and improvisation in the expanded jazz idiom. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Friday, May 2, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Friday, May 2, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Just Get Funky
Friday, May 2, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This ensemble will perform funk and jazz by George Duke; Earth, Wind & Fire; and others with special guests Appollo Payton, vocals and Gerami Groover, keys. Under the direction of Winston Maccow.
The Berklee Pat Metheny Ensemble
Friday, May 2, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This ensemble will play jazz fusion compositions by Pat Metheny under the direction of Winston Maccow.
Senior Guitar Recital: Goro Inaoka
Friday, May 2, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Goro Inaoka presents his senior recital.
Senior Violin Recital: Andy Reiner
Friday, May 2, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Violinist Andy Reiner's senior recital will be an eclectic buffet of groove. With original music as well as traditional, listeners will not be able to sit still. Come for the bizarre, the groove, and the experience!
The Music of Bob Marley
Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Hear the Berklee College of Music Bob Marley Ensemble re-create the positive vibrations of this 20th century musical icon. The 15-piece group features some of Berklee's finest musicians and singers. A performance of pure inspiration!
[details]
Igmar Thomas and the Cypher, Cedric Hanriot, Akoustik Obsession
Friday, May 2, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Igmar Thomas and the Cypher combine the sophistication of jazz with the culture of the new hip-hop generation. What sets them apart from other bands is their emphasis on improvisation. Cedric Hanriot performed with funk/acid jazz band Notorious before branching out on his own in musical styles as varied as jazz, salsa, funk, pop, electro, and groove. [details]
$7 Adult G.A. Student Discount Available at Berklee Performance Center
Come listen to some jazz with a European flavor presented by vocalist Kasia Rokicka in her senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Edouard Brenneisen
Saturday, May 3, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Edouard Brenneisen presents his senior recital, featuring some of the best musicians he has met at Berklee. He will be performing original material in quartet and trio settings.
Senior Voice Recital: Desiree Esgro
Saturday, May 3, 5:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Desiree Esgro presents a set of pop rock for her senior recital.
JazzBoston Presents
A Kaleidoscopic View of Jazz in Boston
Saturday, May 3, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
A benefit concert to support jazz outreach in Boston's public schools, featuring former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky with drummer Rakalam Bob Moses, also George Garzone and Friends, the Coltrane EOP Quartet, Marianne Solivan Quartet, and the Berklee City Music All-Stars Quintet, hosted by Eric Jackson of WGBH.
$15, General Admission
Reel Big Fish Tribute Band
Saturday, May 3, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Free
May
5
Conversations about Paul Whiteman: The 70th Anniversary of the 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert
Monday, May 5, 1:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Paul Whiteman’s biographer Don Rayno will present a discography and discussion of the music of Paul Whiteman. Immediately afterward, from 2:00–3:00 p.m., a distinguished panel of scholars and performers will discuss the importance of Whiteman, who bridged the music of the classical and Jazz periods. In addition, 94-year-old Al Gallodoro, a performer in the 1938 concert, will share some of his retrospective of Whiteman.
Contemporary Fusion Ensemble
Monday, May 5, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Contemporary fusion compositions by Tiger Okoshi, including a new orchestral piece titled "Quiet World" arranged for this nine-piece ensemble, will be performed.
52nd Street Themes
Monday, May 5, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Music by Thelonious Monk and Joe Lovano will be performed by a student ensemble under the direction of Lovano, a faculty saxophonist.
Piano Department Student Recital
Monday, May 5, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
The Piano Department's second year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.
presented by Gwen Leathers
Vocal Styles Recital
Monday, May 5, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Eclectic song styles presented by selected students from vocal styles labs. (Note: Auditions for this performance will not occur until after midterms.)
21st Century Ensemble
Monday, May 5, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty saxophonist Joe Lovano, a student ensemble will perform music by Dave Holland, Paul Motian, Sonny Rollins, and Kenny Wheeler.
Senior Piano Recital: Erin Craig
Monday, May 5, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Erin Craig plays (and sings!) a blend of old jazz, new jazz, and decidedly-not-jazz for her senior piano recital.
Bret's Frets
Monday, May 5, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Advanced guitar ensemble with rhythm section featuring some of the highest rated student performances at the college. Contemporary jazz and Latin compositions by Pat Metheny, Professor Bret Willmott, and performing students will highlight the program.
Percussion Inc: A Senior Recital by Herdi Xha
Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Total percussion principal Herdi Xha presents his senior recital. The event will include a showcase of arious percussion instruments such as
timpani, snare drums, marimbas, drum set, multiple percussion, and hand percussion. Rather then have a group/band perform several pieces, I will be playing various solo pieces written for each instrument as well as original material with a few special guests
The program will include:
- 2 timpani étude s by Elliot Carted (Satta and improvisation).
- snare drum étude by Jacques Delccluse.
- short Beethoven piano piece transcribed for marimba (Bagatelle no. 6)
- multiple perrcussion solo by Scott Ward ("Sleight of Hand"),
- drum-set and percussion duet with Berklee faculty Eguie Castrillo (hand percussion)
- drum duet with lhend and Berklee student Eric Niesner.
- short original piece performed with the World Beat Pop Lab, a Berklee percussions Iab directed by Berklee faculty Steve Wilkes.
Tribute to Paul Whiteman
Monday, May 5, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This performance marks the premier season of Berklee’s first symphony orchestra, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra. With Tribute to Paul Whiteman, hosted by Don Rayno, Whiteman’s biographer, the BCSO celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Paul Whiteman’s historic 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall. After intermission, five Whiteman original 1938 arrangements will be performed: "Cowbell Serenade," "The Seventh Day," "Mexican Jumping Bean," "Suicide Cliff," and "Bumpy Weather Over Newark." [details]
May
6
Big Band Concert
Tuesday, May 6, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty member John Pierce, this ensemble will play big band jazz featuring compositions by artists including Benny Carter, Thad Jones, Pat Metheny, and Charles Mingus, and arrangements by Bob Curnow, Bob Freedman, Sy Johnson, and Brian Lewis. Sections leaders include Maria Defreitas on alto, Matthew Joseph on trumpet, Patrick Kunka on drums, and Brian Paulding on trombone. The group includes students from all over the world, from places such as Australia, Scotland, Turkey and across the United States.
Spring Old-Time String and Bluegrass Blowout
Tuesday, May 6, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Four student bands will play and sing all acoustic music—first Mark Simos's Appalachian/old-time ensemble, followed by three bluegrass groups directed by Dave Hollender. The bluegrass bands will play traditional fiddle tunes, songs, and instrumentals by Norman Blake, Flatt & Scruggs, Alison Krauss, Bill Monroe, and the SteelDrivers.
Piano Department Student Recital
Tuesday, May 6, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
The Piano Department's second year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.
Advanced Guitar Lab
Tuesday, May 6, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
This is a faculty-led, student-advanced guitar performance lab, playing the music of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, James Brown, T-Bone Walker, and originals arranged by Kenneth Taft—soul, swing, and funk.
Senior Percussion Recital: Eduardo Cabrera Nali
Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Eduardo Cabrera Nali presents a set of original tunes and different arrangements of standards mixing Brazilian music with jazz and Latin rhythms for his senior recital. High quality musicians from all over the world will be performing these pieces and also very special guests will be featured in this concert.
Musical Theater Workshop
Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Under the direction of faculty vocalist Sharon Brown, the Musical Theater Workshop will present a program of scenes from traditional and contemporary musical theater.
Mash Up
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Possibly the only turntablist/DJ crew officially offered as an ensemble by any music college in the world, the Mash Up ensemble stirs things up with its first David Friend Recital Hall concert—sure to be exciting and controversial. Four DJ/turnablists, a video artist, an electric fiddler, an electronic wind player, a visual DJ (VJ), an MC, a singer, and dancers span hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, and house electronica. [details]
The Berklee String Orchestra
Tuesday, May 6, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Berklee String Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Friesen will present a program of music from the Middle East. The program will feature music by Simon Shaheen, Ahmad Fouad Hassan, and Mahmoud Fadl. The string orchestra will be augmented by various Arabic percussion instruments and will feature student soloists.
May
7
Exploring Technology for Brass Players Lab
Wednesday, May 7, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
This concert will feature the final performances of students enrolled in the Exploring Technology for Brass Players Lab, led by Brass Department chair Tom Plsek. This concert is usually one of the most experimental and innovative of the semester.
Vocal Styles Recital
Wednesday, May 7, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Presented by Gwen Leathers. Eclectic song styles presented by selected students from vocal styles labs. (Note: Auditions for this performance will not occur until after midterms.)
Senior Percussion Recital: Byung Chun Kim
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Byung Chun Kim presents a set for his senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Jason Scabich
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
An exciting concert filled with jazz, blues, and songwriting from guitarist Jason Scabich for his senior recital.
Ben Taylor with David Saw, Kim Taylor, Emily Elbert
Wednesday, May 7, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Armed with an acoustic guitar and a mind full of songs, Taylor has shaped himself into the natural singer/songwriter his parents Carly Simon and James Taylor knew he'd become. He demands your attention with a dynamic musicality that comes straight from the heart. David Saw’s engaging charm and appealing style are as obvious in his songs as they would be if you met him on the street. He has toured with Ray Davies and Patty Griffin; Carly Simon featured two of his songs on her 2007 album. Kim Taylor has toured with Ron Sexsmith and Over the Rhine, and has supported Aqualung, Ben Lee, and Josh Ritter, among others. 19-year-old singer/songwriter Emily Elbert is making waves with her deep musical roots, love for creative expression, and jazz-infused sound she describes as “acoustic soul-folk.” [details]
$10 Adult G.A. Student Discount Available at Berklee Performance Center
Faculty vocalist David Scott presents a student vocal ensemble of eight singers plus rhythm section that explores the history of the vocal jazz ensemble. Selections from the Ink Spots, Delta Rhythm Boys, King Sisters, and Manhattan Transfer will be performed.
Eclectic Electrics: Students of Mark White
Thursday, May 8, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Contemporary jazz and fusion music arranged by Mark White for five guitars and rhythm section. Compositions by Billy Childs, Miles Davis, Markku Hietala, and others.
Senior Guitar Recital: Carlos Mier
Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Carlos Mier presents his senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Steve Crane
Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Steve Crane and his band perfom an excitingly fresh and diverse mix of original instrumental compositions in the jazz-funk idiom for his senior recital that is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.
Steve Winwood
Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Steve Winwood is a pioneer of rock whose music has influenced generations of musicians. In appreciation of the honorary degree Berklee College of Music will award to him on May 10, Winwood is performing a special concert for the Berklee community, featuring hits from the '60s to to his new album 9 Lives in the intimate space of the Berklee Performance Center.
$70, $50, $35, reserved seating
May
9
Senior Saxophone Recital: David Gualano
Friday, May 9, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A soulful blend of swing, funk, and Latin jazz featuring the tenor sax and flute from David Gualano for his senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Dann Hoyos
Friday, May 9, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
The Space Octopus Experience is back one more time. Leave the planet earth and join the universe in this musical trip that will blow your mind and senses.
Jamie McLean, Jesse Dee, Jesse Ruben
Friday, May 9, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Jamie McLean is best known as the guitarist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. His own band, which features McLean's electrifying guitar work, soulful vocals, and unique songwriting, has been compared to the Allman Brothers, Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, and others. Jesse Dee is a Boston-based singer/songwriter with a raw, dynamic voice and a commanding presence. Fourth-generation Jesse Ruben recently released his debut album and played sold-out shows in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. [details]
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival "Berklee Summer Series": Juan Chavez
Saturday, May 10, 5:00 p.m., Off Campus
Berklee and the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival are cosponsoring a pre-festival line-up of some of Berklee's best starting May 10. The crowd can sample these artists during the four-part series one Saturday a month through August 9, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. in Derby Square, in front of Old Town Hall, Front Street, Salem, Massachusetts. For more information visit salemjazzsoul.com or call 978 744-8258. [details]
Free and open to the public.
May
15
Music Inspires Health Presents
Ingrid Michaelson
Thursday, May 15, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Ingrid Michaelson will be performing with her full band. Ari Hest and April Smith and the Great Picture Show will both open the show.
$20 general public, $15 students, General Admission
Executive Sessions Concert Series: Ernie and the Automatics
Thursday, May 15, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Founded by Ernie Boch Jr., the Automatics feature a dream machine lineup. Ernie, a guitarist and Berklee alumnus, drew from some of Boston's most successful musicians. [details]
May
16
World Music Presents
Mavis Staples
Friday, May 16, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. A veteran of the music scene for over 40 years, she is a Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner, National Heritage Fellowship award winner, and one of VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock 'n' Roll.
Allston's The Rogue Heroes are one of a select few punk bands that have willingly ventured into new territory, seamlessly blending influences ranging from 50's rockabilly to funk and, of course, 70's punk à -la early Clash.
This event is standing room only.
Also appearing: Trans Cardia, The Hollow Sound
$5 Adult G.A.
May
17
Clarias
Saturday, May 17, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Clarias are an explosive energy sensation with an unstoppable groove. The stylistically ecclectic quintet is highly accessible and will have audiences jumping.
This event is standing room only.
$10 Adult G.A.
Live Nation presents
Jewtopia
Saturday, May 17, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This is event is CANCELED. Refunds available at point of purchase.
The Limitations, with Jim Januzzi, director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Mass General Hospital. http://www.thelimitations.com/
$10 Adult G.A.
May
27
Senior Bass Recital: Vasileios Panagiotopoulos
Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A senior recital from bassist Vasileios Panagiotopoulos featuring some jazz standards and personal arrangements in a variety of styles, such as Latin, r&b, fusion, and swing, that are valuable and well known to bass players. A funk tune from the legendary group Tower of Power, some original tunes from a member of the group, and some original tunes from the leader of the concert based on Greek rhythms and a blend of jazz and world music.
May
30
MassConcerts Presents
Marié Digby and Eric Hutchinson
Friday, May 30, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson has toured with Joe Jackson and G. Love, and opened for such artists as Blind Melon, Marshall Crenshaw, Jonatha Brooke, and Jason Mraz. Last year his album. "Sounds Like This" ranked in the iTunes list of top 10 sellers. Marié Digby is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and pianist best known for her acoustic version of Rihanna's hit "Umbrella," which has been featured on YouTube, The Hills, and Last Call with Carson Daly. She released her debut album "Unfold" in April. [details]
David Yazbek is a long-time cult favorite—a recording artist, vocalist, and pianist known for his thrilling live performances and irreverent style. He is a two-time Tony Award nominee whose shows The Full Monty and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels have played in over 20 countries. His first album, The Laughing Man, won the N.A.I.R.D. Award for Best Pop Album of the Year. He is also a Grammy-nominated record producer and an Emmy-winning TV writer (for Late Night with David Letterman).
This event is standing room only.
