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Paul Rishell, Annie Raines at The Porch
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines bring their unique brand of country blues to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint in a free Sunday afternoon program. For 25 years, Rishell and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded six albums together including the W.C. Handy Award-winning "Moving to the Country" (2000), and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. They have performed and recorded with John Sebastian, Susan Tedeschi, Pinetop Perkins and Rory…
Find out more »Charlie Marie at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a free performance by country singer-songwriter Charlie Marie of Providence. Like so many songwriters, Charlie Marie was introduced to country music by her grandmother. At age 10, she was already hooked on Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Her admiration for their artistry has only grown stronger since and shines through in her own repertoire. With current influences like genre-breaking Margo Price, Charlie is fusing the history of the trailblazers…
Find out more »Condon Shell Concert: Kevin So
The City of Medford concludes its summer concert series at the Condon Band Shell with a performance by Kevin So. So recently moved back to the area after living in Nashville for many years. He writes upbeat and heartfelt bluesy-pop songs, delivering them with a soulful voice and sharp wit. He tours internationally, sometimes solo and sometimes with blues legend Keb’Mo. He recently returned from a tour in France and is currently working on a new record called “S.O.U.L (Speaking of…
Find out more »Erin Harpe and Delta Swingers at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of Delta blues featuring Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers. Harpe has been called “one of the most dynamic, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene” by Living Blues Magazine. She was the winner of the 2018 Boston Blues Challenge, and was nominated for 2018 Blues Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. Her soulful vocal style and accomplished finger-picking guitar playing has earned…
Find out more »Star Raids at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River’s Edge presents the first in a series of Star Raid music events with The MoonRaiders and a rotating lineup of guest vocalists, focusing on Western swing and honky-tonk. Led by guitarist Chris Hersch, the MoonRaiders are a Western swing band led by that combines elements of jazz, rock n' roll, country, and truck driving music. Tonight's guest artist is Boston mandolin player and vocalist Jimmy Ryan, who helped forge the alt-country genre as…
Find out more »Rish Green at Medford Farmers Market
Rish Green will provide the musical entertainment at this week's Medford Farmers Market, performing from 5 to 7 p.m. The market takes place at the Condon Band Shell Park from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through October 17.
Find out more »Packrat’s Smokehouse at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Packrat's Smokehouse, a Florida swamp blues band led by Anthony "Packrat" Thompson (lead vocals, harmonica, percussion). Other members are Robert Thomas (lead guitar, vocals), who formed the band with Thompson in 1989, Kenny Sly (bass guitar, vocals) and Aaron Watson (drums, vocals). Tickets are $10 and may be purchased through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Words and Music: Medford Family Network
The West Medford Community Center continues its "Words and Music" program, this month highlighting the Medford Family Network family support and parenting education program. In the "Words" portion of the evening, Medford Family Network director Marie Cassidy and some MFN partners will discuss parenting basics and the many ways the MFN helps to enhance the joy in raising young kids in a family-friendly city such as Medford. In the "Music" segment, Arlington vocalist and instrumentalist Rick Silberg returns to the WMCC, joined…
Find out more »Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge continues its live music nights with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram in his first headlining performance in the Boston area. A 20-year-old guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Ingram has been described by "Rolling Stone" as "the blues savior" and "one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix & Prince." His new album, "Kingfish," was produced by two-time Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Joe…
Find out more »The Wolff Sisters at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another free matinee performance by The Wolff Sisters. The trio of Rebecca (singer/guitarist), Rachael (guitarist/singer) and Kat (keyboard/singer) Wolff blends rock, blues and roots music into their own unique sound. Their gritty songs draw from adventures all over New England that shaped their lives. Sitting in with the band on bass will be special guest Capn. Geech of These Wild Plains.
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