The Porch presents an evening of traditional country music with North Carolina native Travis Hyll. Now living in Connecticut, Hyll is  the bassist and backing vocalist of the renowned New England country band Nick Bosse and The Northern Roots.  An accomplished solo acoustic artist, and has also played in a wide variety of projects spanning the spectrum of genres, from classic rock to alternative, country, Celtic, folk and more. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan…

The Philadelphia loud guitar band Restorations comes to Deep Cuts for a release party for their first new album in six years, the self-titled "Restorations," out on March 22. Also performing will be Signals Midwest and MK Naomi. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8. Tickets are $20 through Dice.

Kiniwe, the African Music and Dance Ensemble of the Tufts Music Department, and guests perform music and dance from the Ashanti, Dagomba and Ga people of Ghana. Guests will include Mohammed Alidu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute's African Drumming Ensemble, the New England Conservatory's Mile Norvisi, and the Agbekor Drum and Dance Society. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.  

The Beelzebubs, Tufts University’s oldest male a cappella group, present their final show of the school year, "Bubs in the Pub," featuring special guests Peking and the Mystics, an ensemble of Tufts grads that formed in 1973 and includes baritone Tim Vaill, a founding member of the Beelzebubs. Free admission and open to all; no tickets required.  

It's another Saturday edition of Danielle Miraglia's Lunch with Friends at The Porch. From a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, Miraglia wields a strong, steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica, and tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Joining Danielle today will be International Blues Challenge winner John Shain. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.

The Medford Jazz Festival presents its third jam session of the year, rescheduled from March due to a performer's illness, at the West Medford Community Center. The house band once again features the Standard Expansion Project, which consists of Jonathan Fagan, John Dalton and Erik Van Dam. Fagan, a jazz pianist, launched the Medford Jazz Festival in October 2020 with a five-day event showcasing the cultural diversity, creativity and talent of local musicians through several virtual concerts. The final jam…

Sarah Levecque, a songwriter and guitarist who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music, returns to The Porch. Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk, and rock music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.