Tufts University's Early Music Ensemble and Arab Music Ensemble collaborate for a night of music at the confluence of musical traditions in Medieval Spain and beyond. Directed by Jane Hershey and Naseem Alatrash. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.    

Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, is back for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band also features Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, Mike Sax on horns, and Rick Forzese on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

Join the Tufts University Pep Band, directed by Michel Muller, for their spring concert at Distler Hall. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.

Medford Brewing Company presents another edition of "Melodies On Tap," its first Thursday of the month open mic night hosted by Zion Rodman and Christian Colegrove. Performers may play two songs and up to 10 minutes. Advance sign-up will be available closer to the date, or arrive early for walk-in sign-ups. Questions? Email MelodiesOnTap@gmail.com.      

The Tufts University Electronic Music Ensemble presents "Blessed Relief," another in a series of highly eclectic electric concerts played entirely on electronic instruments. Dr. Paul D. Lehrman, director. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.  

One-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to American music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The Iron Roses headline tonight's live music at Deep Cuts, supported by One Fall and Lowest of the Low. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show through Dice.  

The Abbott Street String Band returns to The Porch with a little bit of bluegrass, and a little bit of Dixieland. This group of local old-time players formed at an Abbott Street residence during the pandemic. They feature acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles and guitars, and groove on the melodies of traditional fiddle tunes, dances and reels. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.