It's National Farmers Market Week, and today's Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Antarctica from 3 to 4 p.m. and Annie and the Fur Trappers from 4 to 6 p.m. Antarctica is a vocal/keyboards duo performing popular '60s/'70s pop covers (the music everyone knows and loves). Annie and the Fur Trappers is a traditional jazz band that plays lively dance music from the 1920s and the classic blues of the 1930s. Bring your dancing shoes and requests! Visit…

The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Americana-blues sounds of the Tim Gearan Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. There also will be a beer tent onsite. The final concert in the series will feature Danielle Miraglia & The Glory Junkies on Thursday, September 1.

Week 11 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Sweet Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Combo Combo from 5 to 7 p.m. Sweet Wednesday performs award-winning original folk/roots rock and blues songs with vocals, harmonies, guitars, harmonica, bass, and percussion. Founded in 2021, Combo Combo uncorks vintage songs from the Big Band era, featuring the song stylings of Stacy Springs. Visit the Farmers Market website for this week's vendor list, which includes Landy's Diversity Candles…

Week 12 of the Medford Farmers Market — the Dog Days of Summer edition — will feature live music by Christian Colegrove from 3 to 4 p.m., Annie Linders from 4 to 5 p.m. and Ryan Alvanos from 5 to 7 p.m. Colegrove performs folk music (covers and originals) with jazz elements and smooth vocals. Linders fronts the traditional jazz band Annie and the Fur Trappers. Alvanos plows the middle ground between Woody Guthrie and Tom Waits. Visit the market's website…

Sweet Wednesday, the award-winning folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman, invite you to an end-of-summer party/concert by the Mystic River featuring original folk/roots rock and blues songs, with vocals, harmonies, guitars, bass, violin, and keys. With Jackie Damsky on violin, Rev Busker on mandolin (and sharing some of his beautiful original songs), Nicole Edgecomb on trumpet, Dan Gaudynski and Don Barry on bass, and Yani Batteau on banjo and sharing her fabulous original songs as well. Batteau will start…

Week 13 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Saint Silva from 3 to 5 p.m. and Cameron Sutphin from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saint Silva is the musical moniker of Ben Dexter   Cooley, who writes layered songs that blend genres and influences to create a warm soundscape inspired by nature and interpreted through modern instrumentation. Sutphin is part of the Americana duo New Leaves, with Mary Hastings. As a solo act, Sutphin released his debut Nashville-recorded CD…

The City of Medford concludes its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the blues-rock sounds of Danielle Miraglia & The Glory Junkies. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. A beer tent will be onsite. Also note that this fall, Miraglia will be performing each Wednesday night at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge with the new band Charles River Reprobates.  

Week 14 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by John Civello from 3 to 5 p.m. and The Incorrigibles from 5 to 7 p.m. Civello performs guitar and vocal originals and covers. The Incorrigibles play bluegrass and Americana music. Their instruments are guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass and fiddle. Visit the market website for this week's vendor list, which include Beads by Beardslee, Colonial Marble Handmade Boards, and Wicks by Werby, as well as other activities. Representatives from…

Week 15 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Mark Torgerson and Friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and Trail Mix from 5 to 7 p.m. Torgerson's group plays jazz standards and Caribbean and Latin influences with guitar, percussion and various other instruments. Trail Mix's focus is on  folk, country, bluegrass and American Roots music. Visit the market website for the list of this week's vendors and other activities. The Medford Farmers Market takes place from 3…

The Mystic Music Fest, a free, family friendly afternoon of live music, returns to the Condon Music Shell. The lineup of bands: 1 p.m. - Tilt-a-Whirl, a North Shore group playing 50/50 covers and original songs; 2:30 p.m. - Spittin' Vinnies, the band that plays all the songs you know by heart, plus plus originals "Drink to Boston" and "Stripes Can Dance" (and features Mystic Music Fest organizer Russ Robar on trumpet); 4 p.m. - The Porter Squares, playing originals…

Week 16 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Ryan Alvanos from 3 to 5 p.m. and Elisabeth Hoffman from 5 to 7 p.m. Alvanos plows the middle ground between Woody Guthrie and Tom Waits. Hoffman is a vocalist and bassist of the progressive rock band Verdegree, as well as a music teacher. Visit the market website for the list of this week's vendors, which includes Colonial Marble Handmade Boards, Landy’s Diversity Candles & Gift Baskets, and…

Week 17 of the Medford Farmers Market -- the annual Apple Fest -- will feature live music by Kier Byrnes and the Incredible Jason (aka Jason McGorty) from 3 to 5 p.m. and Radam! from 5 to 7 p.m. Byrnes is a founding member of Three Day Threshold, which plays an eclectic combination of gypsy, Americana, Celtic and country rock. Radam! is the acoustic guitar duo of Rishava Green and Adam Ritchie. Visit the market's website for the list of…

Due to projected rain throughout the day, Sweet Wednesday has canceled this afternoon's concert at the Condon Shell. They hope to perform in Medford again soon.  

Today's next-to-last week of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Antarctica from 3 to 5 p.m, and Niteshade from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Antarctica is a vocal/keyboards duo performing popular ’60s/’70s pop covers (the music everyone knows and loves). Niteshade is a high-energy, instrumental funk band based out of Medford. Niteshade’s music channels '70s funk, disco, soul, and jam band sounds. Visit the market's website for the list of this week's vendors and other activities. Also, please…

Today's final week of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Yani Batteau from 3 to 5 p.m. and Three at Home from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Batteau plays the banjo in a claw hammer style, free forming blues, country and pushing the instrument out of the “bluegrass “ genre. If Bruce Springsteen and Sara Bareilles formed a duo, put it through a Black Keys fuzz pedal, and added the blues and harmonies that made Fleetwood Mac famous,…

The City of Medford opens its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with Annie & the Fur Trappers, an eclectic traditional jazz band that plays lively dance music from the 1920s and the classic blues of the 1930s. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Additional concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature Say Darling on July 20; Lookie Lookie on August 10; and the Tim Gearan…

Kadanz Jazz, led by Medford guitarist Mark Torgerson, presents a free concert at the Condon Shell featuring American jazz standards with new twists, integrating rhythms from Caribbean and Latin traditions. Torgerson has interest and expertise in world music, as well as American jazz, funk and blues, with over 30 years of performing experience. He'll be backed by local professional musicians on  keyboard, bass, sax/flute, and percussion. Bring a picnic or pick up dinner in Medford Square. This program is supported…

The Condon Shell hosts A Day in the Park with Ramble on Rose and Spoondrift. New to the local scene, Spoondrift is a jam band whose music exudes electric Americana with a psychedelic tinge. They'll take the stage from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ramble on Rose, which brings a fresh approach to the music of the Grateful Dead, will follow from 4 to 7 p.m.  

Week 6 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Mama's Boy from 3 to 5 p.m. and Slow Boat Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Mama's Boy is a guitar and violin duo featuring Nate Burket as singer, performing both old time tunes and originals. Slow Boat Home is a fun-loving Americana band playing original tunes mixed with a lively collection of country, blues, and jug band music. Members are Stephen “Harpo” Born on harp, Scott “Flapjaque”…

The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the vintage rock band Say Darling. Founded by old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch, Say Darling evokes the funky drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt, and the instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Remaining concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature Lookie Lookie…

Sweet Wednesday, the acclaimed folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman, return to Medford to present another free evening concert by the Mystic River. Joined by Fabio Pirozzolo on drums and Keith Hollis on keys, Sweet Wednesday will perform their award-winning original folk/roots rock songs, as well as some fun covers (see their website for videos). Chairs will be provided, and folks are welcome to bring blankets to sit on, a picnic, frisbee, etc. Dancing is welcome, also! Sweet Wednesday…

Week 11 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by The Stride from 3 to 5 p.m. and Sweet Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Stride is an eclectic group that brings energy and improvisation to music that ranges from instrumental rock fusion to jazz to blues. They play original music and standards with a modern twist. Sweet Wednesday is the award-winning folk/roots rock duo of Lisa Housman and Dave Falk. They perform original songs  with vocals,…

The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with Lookie Lookie, an all-star band that plays Bugalú, Latin music created by Puerto Rican New Yorkers in the 1960s, combining Cuban mambo with a touch of U.S. soul and pop. It features top musicians of the Boston Latin, jazz and rock scenes, from the Either/Orchestra, Bim Skala Bim, the Alloy Orchestra, Ten Tumbao, Raíz de Plena and Club D'Elf. Note: This concert was rescheduled from its original…

Week 12 of the Medford Farmers Market -- the Bike Fest edition -- will feature live music by Walker Wright from 3 to 5 p.m., and Stacy Springs, Nicole Cuff and Wendy Linkin from 5 to 7 p.m. Wright will play a mix of material his band Soular Eclipse, solo material and covers. Stacy Springs is a singer/songwriter, as well as the vocalist and a guitarist of Combo Combo, an early jazz swing band. Nicole Cuff is the vocalist of…

Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day One of their first-ever Medford Trad Jazz Festival at the Condon Shell. Today's lineup features The Late Risers at 1:15 p.m., JP Honk at 2:15 p.m., the Wolverine Jazz Band at 3:15 p.m., and Annie and the Fur Trappers at 4:15 p.m. This is a free, family friendly, community event hosted by a group of local musicians. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes! Day Two…

Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day Two of their first-ever Medford Trad Jazz Festival at the Condon Shell. Today's lineup features the Soggy Po' Boys at 1 p.m., the Mood Swings Orchestra at 2:15 p.m., The Smack Dabs at 3:15 p.m., and the Rubin Brothers at 4:15 p.m. This is a free, family friendly, community event hosted by a group of local musicians. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes!  

Week 13 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Adam Keen from 3 to 5 p.m. and the Corin Ashley Band from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Keen is a local pianist who loves to put a jazz spin on modern pop and rock hits. Formerly of Boston mod-poppers The Pills, Corin Ashley’s songs have infectious Beatles-esque melodies and a rocking edge. Visit the Farmers Market website for the list of this week's vendors, which includes Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi…

The City of Medford concludes its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Americana-blues sounds of the Tim Gearan Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Medford Brewing Company also will be on hand with a beer garden.      

Week 14 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Kier Byrnes from 3 to 5 p.m. and the Tokyo Tramps from 5 to 7 p.m. Byrnes, replacing the originally scheduled Mah Ree, plays a fusion of Celtic, Americana, Bluegrass, Polka and Country Rock. Tokyo Tramps, named after the well-known chorus in Bruce Springsteen’s song “Born To Run,” is the power couple of songwriter/guitarist Satoru Nakagawa and vocalist/bassist Yukiko Fujii. They create unique and exciting blues/rock with a…

Week 15 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Sweet Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and David Rivera Bozon from 5 to 7 p.m. Sweet Wednesday is the award-winning folk/roots rock duo of Lisa Housman and Dave Falk; they'll perform original songs live with vocals, harmonies, guitars, mandolin, and keys. Bozon is an outstanding international tenor based in Boston; his performances are family friendly, fun, and engaging for classical music connoisseurs and newcomers. Today's market also…

Hurricane Lee brushing by Eastern Massachusetts will not prevent Sweet Wednesday, the acclaimed folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk  and Lisa Housman, return to Medford to present another evening of live music at the Condon Shell (and also celebrate Dave's birthday). They'll be playing with Daniel Gaudynski on bass, Nicole Edgecomb on trumpet and percussion, and some surprise special guests. Bring a chair or a blanket.  

The annual Mystic Music Fest, a free, family friendly afternoon of live music, returns to the Condon Music Shell. Performing will be Tilt-a-Whirl (1 to 2 p.m.), a North Shore group playing 50/50 covers and original songs from 1 to 2 p.m.; The Spittin' Vinnies (2:30 to 3:45), the band that plays all the songs you know by heart, plus plus originals "Drink to Boston" and "Stripes Can Dance" (and features Mystic Music Fest organizer Russ Robar on trumpet); and…

Week 16 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Ian Coss from 3 to 5 p.m. and Scratch from 5 to 7 p.m. Coss is pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology at Boston University, where he lectures on a wide range of music topics including  Indonesian gamelan. Under a Darmasiswa Fellowship, he conducted a year of studies in Indonesian traditional music on the island of Bali that led to several collaborative performances. Scratch is a classic rock band…

Week 17 of the Medford Farmers Market -- the popular annual Apple Fest edition -- will feature live music by Kier Byrnes and Friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and Radam! from 5 to 7 p.m. Byrnes and Friends play a fusion of Celtic, Americana, Bluegrass, Polka and Country Rock. Radam! is the acoustic duo of Rish Green and Adam Ritchie; they cover British and American classics. Visit the Farmers Market website for the list of this week's vendors, artisans,…

The World Music Concert Series, postponed due to poor weather on September 9, returns as a two-day event today and Sunday, October 1. The concert series is organized by Tareq Rantisi, a Grammy nominated world percussionist, composer and educator, and has a spatial and social justice focus, bringing diverse world-class artists to underutilized public spaces. Today's lineup features the Greek music of Asia Minor and the Islands at 1 p.m., highlighting the richly varied folk music traditions of the Greek-speaking…

The World Music Concert Series, postponed due to poor weather on September 9, concludes its rescheduled two-day event today. The concert series is organized by Tareq Rantisi, a Grammy nominated world percussionist, composer and educator, and has a spatial and social justice focus, bringing diverse world-class artists to underutilized public spaces. Today's lineup features Zafaran at 1 p.m., incorporating musical traditions from around the Mediterranean and weaving together such diverse threads as Southern Italian chants, Sephardic love songs, Romani laments,…

Week 18 of the Medford Farmers Market -- the next-to-last market of the season -- will feature live performances by Vijaya Sundaram and Glenn Dickson from 3 to 5 p.m., and Gretchen Bowder and Harvey Bagg from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sundaram, the City of Medford's new poet laureate, and renowned Medford clarinetist Glenn Dickson combine their arts, with Vijaya’s meditative, intimate poetry woven into Glenn’s dreamy and lush clarinet soundscapes. Bowder and Bagg play Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Americana…

Sweet Wednesday, the acclaimed folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman, return to Medford to host a Harvest Music Festival at the Condon Shell (and also celebrate Dave's birthday). Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy some live music along the Mystic River.  

The final Medford Farmers Market of the season will feature live music by Night Gardeners from 3 to 5 p.m., and Trampled by Oompah from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Night Gardeners is Billy Lazzaro on guitar and vocals, and Gemma Smith-Vondras on vocals, fiddle, and keys. They are two gardeners, Italian Americans, Boston-area natives and besties who love making music together. Trampled by Oompah combines Polka and all the fun of a German Octoberfest with summer festival jams. Visit the…

School of Rock Medford is hosting the School of Rock Watertown House Band for an afternoon of music and fun at the Condon Shell. School of Rock Medford will be on hand with several instruments to try, plus information about music education programs it offers.  

Due to the heat and air quality advisories plus potential rain, tonight's Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the vintage rock band Say Darling has been postponed to Thursday, September 12. Other concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature the Baker Thomas Band on July 18, the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray on August 1, and the Cheryl Arena Band on August 29.    

The City of Medford begins its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with a performance by the Baker Thomas Band. BTB is fronted by Tom Bianchi, who is a leader in the Boston music scene (he books the Burren ackroom as well as other venues). The band is fun, upbeat, and perfect for summer music! Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Medford Brewing Company will be on…

Kadanz Jazz, led by Medford guitarist Mark Torgerson, presents a free concert at the Condon Shell featuring American jazz standards with new twists, integrating rhythms from French Caribbean traditions, including zouk and kompa. Torgerson has interest and expertise in world music, as well as American jazz, funk and blues, with over 30 years of performing experience. He'll be backed by local professional musicians on keyboard, bass, sax/flute, and percussion. Bring a picnic or pick up dinner in Medford Square. This…

The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray (aka Deborah Pierre), a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music circles. A composer at heart, she is best known for the unique way she embraces and expresses the music she creates, as well as for her style of blending theory with emotion in her performances. A spirited and cooperative collaborator, she has shared stages with multiple Grammy winners,…

Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day One of their second annual Medford Trad Jazz Festival,  featuring traditional jazz bands from New England performing at the Condon Shell. Today's lineup will have the Rubin Brothers starting things off at at 11 a.m., followed by the Catnip Junkies at noon, the Wolverine Jazz Band at 1 p.m., and finally, Annie and the Fur Trappers at 2 p.m. Performing on Day Two of the festival…

Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day Two of their second annual Medford Trad Jazz Festival,  featuring traditional jazz bands from New England performing at the Condon Shell. Today's lineup will have the Seacoast Revival Early Jazz Band kicking things off at 11 a.m., followed by the 2-Bit Brass Band at 11:30 a.m., the Riverboat Stompers at noon, the Smack Dabs at 1 p.m., and Josiah Reibstein and the Hub Tones at 2…

The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Cheryl Arena Band. Arena sizzles with excitement as she mesmerizes audiences with her sultry voice and powerhouse energy. She is a triple threat — a great songwriter, vocalist, and plays the harmonica like there’s no tomorrow. In her 30+ year career she has shared the stage with many well known Blues artists such as Junior Wells, RL Burnside, Honey Boy Edwards, Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, Duke…

Today's Medford Farmers Market -- the first Pizza Fest edition -- will feature live music by Mama's Boy from 3 to 5 p.m. and Adam Keen from 5 to 6:30. Mama's Boy is a tongue-in-cheek Americana-style folk rock duo of mother and son Susan Holcomb and Nate Burket. They play traditional folk tunes with a soft rock edge. Keen plays contemporary covers with a jazz influence. Visit the Farmers Market website for today's full vendor list and more details. Also…

The City of Medford concludes its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with a performance by the vintage rock band Say Darling (postponed from its original date of June 20 due to weather). Founded by old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch, Say Darling evokes the funky drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt, and the instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market…

The annual Mystic Music Fest, a free, family friendly afternoon of live music, returns to the Condon Shell for its 12th edition. Presented by Robar Therapy Massage and Medford resident Russ Robar, this year's bands will be Swampanova starting at 1 p.m., followed by The Spittin’ Vinnies at 2:30, then The Porter Squares at 4. Erik Barth will perform mini sets. Medford Brewing Company will be on hand with a beer garden, and there will be face painting for kids…

Today's Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Scratch from 5 to 7 p.m. Scratch is your classic above the garage rock band of romantics and poets. Featuring current and former academics from Tufts University and nearby schools, they play a mélange of rock covers from across the decades. Among today's 24 vendors will be Justin's Woodshop. Visit the Farmers Market website for today's full vendor list and more details. After today, there are four weeks left of the market,…

Today's Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Nick LaFauci from 3 to 5 p.m. and by Combo Combo from 5 to 7 p.m. LaFauci is a singer/songwriter who plays catchy family friendly covers and original songs. Combo Combo plays early jazz swing. Visit the Farmers Market website for today's vendor list and more details. After today, there are three more weeks of the market, which closes on October 17.                  

Today's Medford Farmers Market — the annual Apple Fest edition — will feature live music by Kier Byrnes from 3 to 5 p.m. and Wendy Linkin, Nicole Cuff (the 94s) and Stacy Springs (Combo Combo) from 5 to 7 p.m. Byrnes is an award-winning musician based in Medford. His music is self-described as “Good country gone terribly, terribly bad.” Linkin, Cuff and Springs (of Combo Combo) are singer/songwriters. Each will do a short set of covers and originals followed by a set…