Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Greg Laswell returns to the Red Room for a February residency. His music has been described as densely lyrical, deeply melodic indie pop that refuses to settle into predictability. [details]
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Come join Adam and the Waxmen for a little soul, a little love, some peace, and a whole lotta sweaty, dirty, funky rock. Also appearing: Mark Hopkins, a guitarist and songwriter with influences as diverse as Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Buckley.
NOTE: Unfortunately Marcus Eaton will no longer be performing on this date. [details]
$10 general admission, $8 students
February
11
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series
Chasing Blue
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Roots and Reason: A Celebration of American Roots Music
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Considered one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation, Mike Cleveland performs with his group Flamekeeper: Tom Adams, Jessie Baker, Jesse Brock, and Marshall Wilborn. [details]
Ryan Cabrera / Samantha Schultz
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Ryan Cabrera burst into the music scene in 2004 with his hits "On the Way Down" and "True." Since then he has toured extensively and put out several other albums, most recently The Moon Under Water. Come hear the hits and some new material that Ryan is readying for his next release.
Also appearing: Samantha Schultz
$10 advance, $12 at the door
February
12
Barefoot Truth
Barefoot Truth / The Sweet Remains
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Barefoot Truth is a five-piece roots-rock band from Mystic, Connecticut. Their upbeat live show features didgeridoo, Weissenborn lap guitar, upright bass, lead harmonica, piano, and a drummer on lead vocals. Their songs are hook-heavy, and their youthful energy makes listeners believe that, yes, maybe each of us can indeed make a positive impact on one another and on our planet. Also appearing: The Sweet Remains. [details]
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Barefoot Truth is a five-piece roots-rock band from Mystic, Connecticut. Their upbeat live show features didgeridoo, Weissenborn lap guitar, upright bass, lead harmonica, piano, and a drummer on lead vocals. Their songs are hook-heavy, and their youthful energy makes listeners believe that, yes, maybe each of us can indeed make a positive impact on one another and on our planet. Also appearing: Naia Kete. [details]
$15 general admission; $12 with student ID at the BPC box office; $20 for a two-show package
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Steve Sinatra '03 moved to Nashville in 2006 to pursue a full-time career as a studio and touring drummer. Since then he's shared the stage with artists such as Pat Green, Richard Marx, and Little Big Town. Joining him will be film scoring/performance alumnus Matt Utterback on bass and John Osborne on guitar (of King Billy) as well as songwriting alumna Megan James. Together they will discuss studio work, the Nashville number system, gear, chops, and life after Berklee. [details]
February
18
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series
Frankie's Little .44
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
February
19
Bushwalla
Bushwalla / Bronze Radio Return
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Bushwalla is a unique blend of funk, rock, freestyle, and acoustic hip-hop with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism. They are joined by Bronze Radio Return, who modernize traditional American music. [details]
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Soulful, young, and energetic are three defining words for Boston-based, rock-infused, jam quintet Dear Havanah. With their melodic hooks and honest, uninhibited live shows, the band is making waves around the northeast. Also appearing: Tom Howie and Elise Hayes. [details]
$8, general admission, student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
Monday, February 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
David Choi
An Evening with David Choi
Monday, February 22, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
David Choi is a native Los Angeles singer/songwriter/producer whose songs and tracks have been heard on NBC, VH1, MTV, E!, Travel Channel, PBS, Food Network, as well as in national commercials overseas. On YouTube, he has more than 150,000 subscribers and more than 40,000,000 total video views. [details]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Free
Greg Laswell / David Ryan Harris
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Greg Laswell returns to the Red Room for a February residency. His music has been described as densely lyrical, deeply melodic indie pop that refuses to settle into predictability.
David Ryan Harris has worked with many great artists, including Dave Matthews, Santana, and Marc Broussard, and is getting ready to head out on tour with John Mayer's band. [details]
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Chris Ayer is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who won the 2006 Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, folk category. His album Don't Go Back to Sleep was released in August 2009. With Jesse Ruben and Emma White. [details]
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Free
Brad Byrd / Ben Karis-Nix / Casey Sullivan
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Since singer/songwriter Brad Byrd released his debut album The Ever Changing Picture in 2003 and his EP Release Me in 2007, a number of his songs have been featured on over 20 television shows, independent films, and national ad campaigns. The single "Never Came Back" topped the singer/songwriter charts on Artistdirect.com as the number 1 downloaded song, ahead of artists such as Jewel, Jason Mraz, and Damien Rice. [details]
$10, general admission, student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
February
26
LipTease
Logan 5 and the Runners / LipTease / Brite Lite Brite
Friday, February 26, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Electro-pop performers Logan 5 and the Runners and LipTease co-headline this explosive evening of music, with special guest Brite Lite Brite. [details]
$8 general admission; student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
March
6
Ryanhood / Daphne Willis
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Ryanhood returns to The Red Room @ Cafe 939. Also appearing is Daphne Willis, who will be performing as an acoustic trio set.
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
March
22
KidsJam @ Berklee
Songs of Spring
Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
March
29
KidsJam @ Berklee
Goin' Buggy
Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
April
12
KidsJam @ Berklee
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Monday, April 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Berklee's the Red Room at Cafe 939 is pleased to announce the return of Matthew Perryman Jones. He has previously played the room with the Ten Out of Tenn tour. His latest album Swallow The Sea was released in August and several singles have been featured on Private Practice, Kyle XY, One Tree Hill, and other shows.