Events

Kevin Chung

Kevin Chung

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Kevin Chung and Zach Paradis
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Atlanta-born Korean-American Kevin Chung is an artist and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence during the pandemic through TikTok and other social media platforms. Opener Zach Paradis blends the sonics of pop hits with the vulnerability that comes with being a singer-songwriter. 

Cornelia Murr

Cornelia Murr

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Cornelia Murr and Nate Livingston
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Cornelia Murr’s newest album began with a question: What do I want? The answer is everything, and it’s never felt more urgent. Special guest, Nate Livingston, opens up the night. 

Ethan Tasch

Ethan Tasch

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Ethan Tasch and Samantha McKaige
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Indie folk artist Ethan Tasch has amassed over 25 million streams since 2020. His debut album, Got Him!, has earned him numerous placements on Spotify editorial playlists, including New Music Friday, Lorem, and All New Indie. Samantha McKaige is a guitar-playing, Americana-singing, folk-loving songwriter.

Mei Semones

Mei Semones

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Mei Semones and John Roseboro
(EDT)
Sold out
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Mei Semones’s sweetly evocative blend of jazz, bossa nova, and math-y indie rock is not only a way for her to find solace in her favorite genres, but is an intuitive means of catharsis. Known for his buttery voice and distinctive strumming, singer-songwriter and visual artist John Roseboro opens the night. 

AViVA

AViVA

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AViVA and Demi the Daredevil
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Gold and platinum award–winning artist AViVA is unafraid of baring all in her music. Demi the Daredevil is a neurodivergent-inclusive artist who blends elements of pop, punk, theater, and fantasy to create a rare and immersive sonic journey. 

Admission
$18 in advance / $20 day of show
Runner

Runnner

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Runnner: A Welcome Kind of Weakness Tour with Special Guest Buffchick
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Noah Weinman, the songwriter behind Runnner, turns heartbreak into soaring, high-fidelity indie rock on A Welcome Kind of Weakness—his most powerful release yet. Opener Buffchick blends elements of indie rock, pop, folk, and a host of other influences into her own introspective musical style. 

The Last Revel

The Last Revel

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The Last Revel
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Last Revel is a four-piece folk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota, blending heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and a modern Americana sound shaped by their Midwestern roots. Their new self-produced album, Dovetail, marks a powerful return after a hiatus, showcasing their evolution as songwriters and collaborators.

Admission
$16 in advance / $21 day of show
Rio Romeo Good Grief! Tour

Rio Romeo

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Rio Romeo: Good Grief Tour
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Rio Romeo is a genre-blurring artist whose radical honesty and magnetic presence have earned them cult status in the 2020s. Their breakout single, “Nothing’s New,” has racked up over 300 million streams, and with over 700,000 TikTok followers, they’ve built a deeply loyal fanbase.

Gunnar

GUNNAR

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Crossroads Presents
GUNNAR
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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From backyard parties to 15,000 seat arenas, GUNNAR has engaged audiences with effortless confidence and control. He will be headlining his first-ever North America tour—the Upside Down Tour—in March 2025 to promote the release of his EP in April 2025.

Admission
$19 in advance / $21 day of show
Billy Raffoul

Billy Raffoul

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Billy Raffoul
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Billy Raffoul delivers raw, relatable songs that resonate worldwide. His upcoming self-titled album is his most personal yet.

Admission
$20 in advance / $23 day of show

Past Events

Alix Page

Alix Page

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Alix Page and Susannah Joffe
(EDT)
Sold out
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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LA-based independent artist Alix Page started singing and writing songs at a young age. Her audience has grown up alongside her, relating to and finding solace in her striking songwriting that deals with the complicated feelings of relationships and getting older. Opener Susannah Joffe, an indie rock luminary, crafts mesmerizing musical journeys through the heart of youth's emotional spectrum. 

DLG.

DLG.

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Crossroads Presents
DLG. and Schur
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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At the intersection of relentlessly catchy melodies and exploratory production sits David De La Garza, a.k.a. DLG., an indie artist with genre-bending tendencies. Opener Schur, an indie rock musician, blends raw rock energy with the rhythmic influence of hip-hop and a touch of reggae.

Flora

Flora

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Fresh Prospects Presents
Fresh Prospects: The Sean Temme Group / Flora
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Red Room at Cafe 939 proudly presents Fresh Prospects, a free concert series spotlighting emerging artists. Curated by Berklee students with an ear for talent, this series offers an intimate glimpse into the music scene’s future, featuring local performers making waves and capturing attention.

May Erlewine

May Erlewine

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Crossroads Presents
May Erlewine
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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May Erlewine has dedicated her life to writing songs for the human heart’s existence. These songs have the relentless ability to find the tender places within us. Her body of work stands as a reminder that our greatest strengths come from allowing ourselves to be courageously vulnerable.

Rene Pfister's Vocal Master Class

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Rene Pfister Presents
Rene Pfister's Vocal Master Class
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Come join Associate Professor Rene Pfister's vocal master class for an evening of original songs written during the semester, featuring students self-accompanying and singing on both guitar and piano.

Roots Roadshow

Roots Roadshow performers

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Roots Roadshow
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Roots Roadshow series, presented by Berklee's American Roots Music Program, explores and celebrates America’s rich musical heritage. 

Open Mic

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BOOM—Berklee Original Open Mic
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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In conjunction with the Red Room at Cafe 939, the Songwriting Department proudly presents BOOM (Berklee Original Open Mic), an open mic event for Berklee songwriters.

2025 Spring EPD Faculty Showcase

A faculty showcase performer

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Berklee Electronic Production and Design Department
Electronic Production and Design Faculty Showcase
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Come see what the performing faculty of the Electronic Production and Design Department (EPD) are up to at the spring EPD faculty showcase. At this show, audiences will see and hear new music genres played with innovative musical instruments. 

Cris Jacobs

Cris Jacobs

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The Bowery Presents
Cris Jacobs
(EDT)
Canceled
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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From Baltimore, Maryland, comes Cris Jacobs—an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with a lawless country ethos. Blending a variety of musical traditions, Jacobs creates a distinctive voice and sound of his own, punctuated by emotive songwriting and explosive guitar playing.

LGBTQIA+ Singer-Songwriter Concert

LGBTQIA+ singer-songwriter concert flyer

LGBTQIA+ Singer-Songwriter Concert
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) and Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) cosponsor the LGBTQIA+ singer-songwriter concert as part of Pride Week.