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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: Cafe 939
May, 2008
May
16
The Rogue Heroes
Friday, May 16, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
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.
May
22
Executive Sessions Concert Series
The Limitations
Thursday, May 22, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
The Limitations, with Jim Januzzi, director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Mass General Hospital. http://www.thelimitations.com/
$10 Adult G.A.
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 G. Love and Joe Jackson, and opened for such artists as Blind Melon, Jonatha Brooke, Marshall Crenshaw, 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.
The Brakes are a genuine rock and roll band at first glance, but given a closer look, elements of folk, jazz and even post-rock reveal themselves, making their sound a distinct intertwining of American music, held together by insightful lyrics and memorable songs. Carney is a 4-piece Los Angeles musical phenomenon, who despite their young age (all 4 members are in their early 20's), have years of musical experience behind them.
$12.00 General Admission
June
12
Executive Sessions Concert Series
Six
Thursday, June 12, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Six, Welcome to our mid-life crisis. With John Swartz, lead systems engineer, The MITRE Corporation; Scott Gilmour, senior vice president, Fidelity Investments; Walter Ogier, former president and CEO, Arbios Systems, Inc.; Wendell Wickerham, president and principal, W/E/Wickerham Associates LLC; and Bruce Lauterwasser, senior manager, Raytheon Company. http://www.sixband.org/
$10 Adult G.A.
June
18
Matt Wertz
Wednesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Matt Wertz is a handsome Missouri-born soulful rocker who has been splitting time between his home in Nashville and hundreds of stages around the world for the past six years. His latest offering, Everything In Between, displays a patina that prompts an even deeper appreciation of his music than initially seemed possible.
This event is standing room only.
$15 Adult G.A.
June
26
Brooke Fraser with William Fitzsimmons
Thursday, June 26, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand born and bred singer-songwriter. Having spent four years living in Australia, Brooke is now setting up home in Los Angeles, CA, as she prepares for the North American release of her album ALBERTINE (Wood & Bone-in stores May 27) and a summer of touring with her US band.
This event is standing room only.
$15 Adult G.A.
June
27
Lizz Wright
Friday, June 27, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Lizz Wright's first two Verve releases, Salt and Dreaming Wide Awake, established her as one of the jazz world's most celebrated rising stars, both an accomplished songwriter and a versatile, deeply expressive singer. On her third and most recent album The Orchard, the Georgia-bred, New York-based artist takes a substantial leap forward, transcending genre distinctions to deliver a vibrant, intensely creative milestone. Wright is an effortlessly magnetic performer, delivering subtly persuasive vocal performances in jazz/R&B settings.
This event is standing room only.
