Berklee Performance Center

Claude Kelly will trace his journey from his roots in the heart of New York City where he managed to turn pots, pans, and a ladle into a makeshift drum set, to a degree in music business/management at Berklee. He has written hit singles for Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Jesse J, Bruno Mars, and countless others. 

Grammy-nominated hit songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi, who is also an author, Broadway performer, and TV personality, will share stories about her path to writing the songs that sold 160 million records. 

The Global Strings Festival presents a night of string-driven music in genres ranging from bluegrass and Latin jazz to funk and world music, featuring Molsky's Mountain Drifters, the Maureen Choi Quartet, Mimi Rabson's Funkestra, and Eugene Friesen's Berklee World Strings.

Hit songwriter Lori McKenna will talk about her path to writing no. 1 songs for country artists Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, as well as her career as a recording artist. 

In honor of the momentous 10-year anniversary of Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Tim & Eric are hitting the road this summer for a special 10-Year Anniversary Awesome Tour!

The Collectibles will feature originals and covers in the wheelhouse of Muse and One Republic to '80s-inspired music like the Cars and Duran Duran. The Scott Tarulli Project will feature pop and rock band influences, including the Foo Fighters, Panic at the Disco, and Bruno Mars. 

Students from Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program deliver vocal performances showcasing elements of what they have learned in the program.

Tomo Fujita and Neal Iztler will perform blues, jazz, and funk, from Bob Dylan to jazz standards, and funky originals by Fujita.

Metal guitar master and shred legend Joe Stump performs live with his band playing tracks from his extensive recording catalogue.