Upcoming Events: Cafe 939

February 2010

February
9
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series

Trevor Jude Smith

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

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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]

$12, general admission
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February
10
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Adam and the Waxmen

Adam and the Waxmen / Mark Hopkins

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
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February
11
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series

Chasing Blue

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

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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]

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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
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February
12
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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]

$15 general admission; $20 for two-show package
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February
13
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Barefoot Truth

Barefoot Truth / Naia Kete

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
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February
16

Steve Sinatra: Nashville Studio Drumming

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]

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February
18
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series

Frankie's Little .44

Thursday, February 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

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February
19
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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]

$13 general admission
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February
20
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Dear Havanah

Dear Havanah / Elise Hayes / Tom Howie

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
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February
22
KidsJam @ Berklee

Patriotic Songs and Stories

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
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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]

$10
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February
23
New Brew Lunch Series

Lauren Passarelli and Kate Chadbourne

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Free
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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]

$12, general admission
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February
24
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Chris Ayer

Chris Ayer / Jesse Ruben / Emma White

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]

$8
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February
25
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series

The Joshua Three

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Free
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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
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February
26
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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
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February
27

Nini & Ben (CD Release) / The Spring Standards / Russell Lacy

Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

$10, general admission; student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
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March 2010

March
1
KidsJam @ Berklee

Train Songs

Monday, March 1, 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
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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.

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March
8
KidsJam @ Berklee

Wearin' of the Green

Monday, March 8, 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
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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
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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.

Reservations Required
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April 2010

April
5
KidsJam @ Berklee

Farmer in the Dell

Monday, April 5, 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
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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.

Reservations Required
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April
16
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Matthew Perryman Jones

Matthew Perryman Jones

Friday, April 16, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

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.

$10/GA $8/Student
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