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May 2025
Miss Wensday’s Vintage Jazz Band at GABH
Miss Wensday's Vintage Jazz Band will provide the live music at today's Kentucky Derby Day party at the Great American Beer Hall. Joining vocalist Miss Wensday will be keyboardist Marc Trachtenberg and bassist Tom Casale.
Find out more »Tufts Sunday Concert: Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, performing a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Directed by Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Little Feat: Strike Up the Band Tour
Chevalier Theatre welcomes the classic fusion band Little Feat for the second stop on their month-long Strike Up the Band Tour, celebrating the album of that name which releases on May 9. Although the band has undergone several changes in its lineup since being formed in 1969, their music remains an eclectic blend a broad span of styles and genres including rock & roll, blues, R&B, and country. Little Feat's most popular songs include "Hate to Lose Your Lovin’, "…
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0 to 3 but is fun for all!
Find out more »Old Crow Medicine Show
Two-time Grammy Award winner Old Crow Medicine Show brings their Circle the Wagons Tour to Chevalier Theatre for their first Medford appearance. The roots band is known for their blend of traditional country, old-time string music, bluegrass, and folk. Formed in 1998 in Ithaca, New York, the band rose to prominence after being discovered by bluegrass legend Doc Watson. Their breakthrough came with the song “Wagon Wheel,” which became a platinum hit and has since become a modern American classic. Old…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month in May and June, instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for mid-tempo Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session…
Find out more »Seven Times Salt at Medford Brewing Company
Medford Brewing Company welcomes Seven Times Salt for an evening of familiar Renaissance tunes and English country dances, and of course your favorite 17th-century drinking songs. Raise your glass and voice and sing along! Seven Times Salt members are Karen Burciaga, violin, guitar, voice; Corey Dalton Hart, tenor, recorder; Emily O’Brien, recorder, flute, voice; Josh Schreiber, bass viol, voice; and Matthew Wright, lute, cittern, voice. No cover; donations encouraged. Ages 21+ due to brewery rules.
Find out more »June 2025
Medford Porchfest
Make plans for the third annual Medford Porchfest, an afternoon of free performances throughout the city spotlighting the musical skills and diverse cultures of the Medford community. Last year's event featured more than 180 acts playing at 103 locations. Band and porch applications will open on Tuesday, April 1, on the Porchfest website. Band and porch applications close on Friday, May 16. To contact the Porchfest team, email medfordporchfest@gmail.com. Rain date is Sunday, June 8.
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for mid-tempo Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is…
Find out more »CACHE’s Circle the Square
Save the date for the 14th edition of CACHE in Medford's Circle the Square, our annual summer street festival in Medford Square. In addition to 50+ vendors, activities for kids, a beer garden, community art projects and food, the event always features a fantastic assortment of performers at Riverside Plaza. For more information about the event as it becomes available, please visit the Circle the Square page on the CACHE website. Rain date is Sunday, June 22.
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