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SUMMARY:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:On his vibrant 20th studio album\, Airline Highway\, Rodney Crowell explores love\, memory\, and musical kinship with a new generation of roots artists. Produced with Tyler Bryant and recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana\, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from Lukas Nelson\, Ashley McBryde\, Charlie Starr\, and Larkin Poe. Inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and recorded in the heart of Cajun country\, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. From the rollicking homage “The Twenty-One Song Salute” to the haunting closer “Somewhere Down the Road\,” Crowell delivers a wise\, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go. \nTwo-time GRAMMY Award Winner \nTwo-Time Grammy Winner – Including Best Country Song for “After All This Time”\nSongwriting Legend – Penned hits for Emmylou Harris\, Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Rosanne Cash\, Keith Urban\, and more \nOver 40 Years of Acclaimed Releases – From his 1978 debut Ain’t Living Long Like This to his vibrant 2025 release Airline Highway\nChart-Topping Success – 1988’s Diamonds & Dirt produced an unprecedented five consecutive #1 singles on the country charts\nMember of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (inducted 2003) \nCritically Acclaimed Collaborations – Including Old Yellow Moon and The Traveling Kind with Emmylou Harris (Grammy-winning & Grammy-nominated respectively) \nAirline Highway features Ashley McBryde\, Lukas Nelson\, Larkin Poe\, and Charlie Starr \nPublished Author – Chinaberry Sidewalks (memoir\, 2011) earned praise from The New York Times \nGenre-Spanning Influence – A bridge between classic outlaw country\, Americana\, and contemporary songwriting craft \nStill Breaking Ground – Celebrating his 20th studio album in 2025 with Airline Highway\, described as “a document of falling in love with music all over again”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rodney-crowell/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Steep Canyon Rangers
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-winning Steep Canyon Rangers return to their bluegrass roots with Next Act\, reaffirming the tradition that shaped them while showcasing the seasoned songwriting\, rich harmonies\, and ensemble interplay that have made them leaders in modern American roots music. \nSteep Canyon Rangers arrive at a moment of renewal and reaffirmation with Next Act\, their 15th studio album set to be released May 22\, 2026. The record represents a conscious tightening of focus: a return to the bluegrass foundations that first bound the band together\, approached with the confidence and emotional range earned through years of collective evolution. It is an affirmation that bluegrass still contains endless expressive possibility. Next Act finds the Rangers sounding deeply at home in their own musical language\, drawing strength from tradition while continuing to write new chapters within it. \nFormed in North Carolina and shaped equally by the Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont\, Steep Canyon Rangers have long occupied a singular space in American roots music. From their earliest recordings\, the band demonstrated an unusual ability to honor traditional bluegrass forms while allowing contemporary songwriting\, literary influence\, and regional storytelling to seep naturally into the music. Over time\, this balance earned them both bluegrass credibility and broader Americana acclaim\, culminating in a Best Bluegrass Album GRAMMY Award for 2013’s Nobody Knows You\, additional nominations for Rare Bird Alert (2012) and North Carolina Songbook (2020)\, and an induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. \nIn recent years\, as their audience expanded and their songwriting reach grew wider\, the Rangers began to feel a pull back toward the elemental forces that shaped them: acoustic instruments speaking clearly\, songs built for ensemble interplay\, and stories grounded in lived experience and regional memory. Next Act emerges from that impulse. \nSteep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals\, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals\, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals\, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals\, Mike Ashworth on drums\, dobro\, percussion and vocals\, and Barrett Smith on bass\, guitar\, and vocals.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/steep-canyon-rangers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Hiss Golden Messenger
DESCRIPTION:Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer\, songwriter\, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana\, blending folk\, country\, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective\, poetic\, and conscious songwriting. \nAcross multiple critically acclaimed\, Grammy nominated albums\, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity\, as well as Taylor’s ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace. The forthcoming I’m People continues this trajectory\, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience\, community\, radical hopefulness\, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylor’s greatest and most profound work. Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft\, storytelling\, and authenticity\, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie\, folk\, Americana\, roots\, and contemporary country music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hiss-golden-messenger/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T193000
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SUMMARY:Zahili Zamora
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed\, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main\, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. \nZahili Gonzalez Zamora is a pianist\, composer\, bandleader\, arranger\, and educator. Born in Manzanillo\, Cuba\, she started playing piano at the age of six and graduated from the National School of Music with a performance degree. Now\, she feels most defined by her Cuban heritage and her status as an immigrant. \nFor this program\, Zahili plans to present a curated set tracing Cuban piano music from the 18th century to the present\, alongside original compositions and arrangements of selected works from the American Songbook. \nHer passion for music has taken her to Canada\, to South East Asia and\, now\, to the United States —a land of immigrants. She is always moving forward\, guided and driven by her music and the need to grow as an artist and a person\, to share her music and her love of life with others. \nShe’s an artist who’s out of her comfort zone – her home – for the sake of her work. Her rich musical background\, career experience and extraordinary improvisation skills render her as not only a leader in the modern Latin jazz idiom but also\, an influential\, emulated musician.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/zahili-zamora/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zootopia 2
DESCRIPTION:Zootopia 2 reunites officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a brand-new case that takes them deeper into the diverse and ever-surprising city of Zootopia. As they navigate new districts and unexpected challenges\, the duo must rely on trust\, teamwork\, and their evolving partnership to keep the peace.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/zootopia-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marc-André Hamelin & Charles Richard-Hamelin
DESCRIPTION:Pianists Marc-André Hamelin and Charles Richard-Hamelin come together for a duo piano performance featuring works by Mozart\, Chopin\, Gershwin\, and others. Uniting near-superhuman virtuosity with poetic insight\, this collaboration brings brilliance\, breadth\, and extraordinary musical dialogue to the concert stage. \nPROGRAM\nMOZART: Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major\, K. 448\nCHOPIN: Rondo in C Major for Two Pianos\, Op. 73\nIntermission\nCHAMINADE: Pas des Cymbales\, Op. 36\, No. 2\nNIKOLAY MEDTNER: Two Pieces for Two Pianos Op. 58\nG. GERSHWIN/P. GRAINGER: Fantasy on Porgy and Bess \nMARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN\, piano\nPianist Marc-André Hamelin is celebrated worldwide for his rare combination of profound musicianship and dazzling technique. Described by The New York Times as a “performer of near-superhuman technical prowess\,” he is equally admired for his interpretations of the core repertoire and for his fearless exploration of lesser-known works from the 19th\, 20th\, and 21st centuries. He performs regularly with leading orchestras and conductors and appears in recital at major concert halls and festivals around the globe. \n“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess.” — The New York Times \nCHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN\, piano\nSilver Medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition\, pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin has emerged as one of the most significant artists of his generation. A recipient of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Career Development Award from the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto\, he was awarded the Prix Denise-Pelletier in November 2022\, becoming the youngest recipient in the history of the Prix du Québec. \nAn active and sought-after chamber musician\, Richard-Hamelin has performed with artists including James Ehnes\, Andrew Wan\, Marie-Nicole Lemieux\, Marc-André Hamelin\, and with ensembles such as the Dover Quartet\, Apollon Musagète Quartet\, New Orford Quartet\, and Meccore Quartet. \nRichard-Hamelin has recorded eleven albums\, all released on the Analekta label. Five are devoted primarily to the solo piano music of Frédéric Chopin\, and additional recordings include collaborations with Andrew Wan and concerto recordings of both Chopin piano concertos with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal under Kent Nagano\, as well as Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 22 and 24 with Les Violons du Roy conducted by Jonathan Cohen. His recordings have earned six Félix Awards (ADISQ) and a JUNO Award in 2022.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/marc-andre-hamelin-charles-richard-hamelin/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grace Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist\, singer\, and composer Grace Kelly has performed more than 1\,000 shows in 35 countries\, released 15 acclaimed albums\, and appeared at the Hollywood Bowl and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In this special concert\, she returns to her jazz roots with the virtuosity and flair that made her a DownBeat Critics Poll winner. \n“[A] jazz innovator… Making jazz young” — Billboard \nFor this performance\, Grace refocuses on her deep jazz foundation—swing\, groove\, and fearless improvisation—bringing the spotlight back to the traditions and mentors that shaped her sound. A multiple-time DownBeat “Rising Star” honoree\, she has shared the stage with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis\, Dave Brubeck\, and Lee Konitz. Expect a vibrant\, high-energy evening of soulful saxophone\, expressive vocals\, and spontaneous musical conversation\, as Grace reconnects with her roots in one of her most personal and dynamic jazz performances yet. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nAug 15\, 2026\, 5:00pm to 6:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nAug 15\, 2026\, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/grace-kelly-3/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Fourteen-time GRAMMY Award winner Dan Tyminski brings the power and passion of modern bluegrass to the stage with a voice that has become iconic across genres. From his unforgettable performance of “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” in O Brother\, Where Art Thou? to his billion-streaming global hit “Hey Brother” with Avicii\, Tyminski has left an indelible mark on contemporary music while remaining deeply rooted in bluegrass tradition. \nA longtime member of Alison Krauss and Union Station\, Tyminski has spent more than three decades shaping the sound of modern acoustic music. His solo career has produced acclaimed albums including Carry Me Across the Mountain\, Wheels\, the genre-bending Southern Gothic\, the Tony Rice tribute One More Time Before You Go\, and the Billboard #1 bluegrass release God Fearing Heathen. His Grammy-nominated live album\, Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman\, captures the electricity and heart of his performances. \nWith the Dan Tyminski Band\, he delivers high-energy shows marked by masterful musicianship\, tight harmonies\, and deeply felt songwriting. Blending tradition with innovation\, Tyminski continues to honor bluegrass roots while pushing the music forward—bringing authenticity\, soul\, and unmistakable vocal power to every performance.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/dan-tyminski-band/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny joins forces with master fiddler Stuart Duncan for a dazzling evening of bluegrass and acoustic music\, blending jaw-dropping technique\, inventive arrangements\, and deep roots tradition from two of the genre’s most celebrated artists. \nNOAM PIKELNY\nNOAM PIKELNY is widely recognized as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “pros’ top banjo picker\,” Noam is a founding member of Punch Brothers\, a string ensemble which The Boston Globe calls “a virtuosic revelation” and The New Yorker describes as “wide-ranging and restlessly imaginative.” Pikelny was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass and is a two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year. In 2019\, Noam was awarded the “Best Folk Album” Grammy for the Punch Brothers’ release\, All Ashore. Noam also performs with the GRAMMY nominated bluegrass band\, Mighty Poplar\, and co-hosts The Energy Curfew Music Hour\, a Chris Thile and Punch Brothers musical variety podcast released by Audible in Fall of 2024. Season 1 was nominated for a Webby Award in the Podcast: Features\, Experimental & Innovation category; it also won Most Innovative Audio Experience\, Best Live Podcast Recording\, and Best Sound Design in the Listener’s Choice category of the 2025 Signal Awards. Also in2025\, Pikelny was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame under the Five-String Performance category. \nSTUART DUNCAN\nStuart Duncan could easily be called America’s favorite fiddler. Raised in Southern California\, Stuart took up the fiddle at age seven. Since then\, he has chalked up a career that includes four Grammys\, a slew of Academy of Country Music Awards\, and nine titles as the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Fiddle Player of the Year. Now a multi-instrumentalist with a staggering command of not only the fiddle but also the banjo\, the guitar\, and the mandolin\, Stuart Duncan has built upon his bluegrass roots to become an artist that defies categorization and surpasses the limits of any specific genre. \nThe consummate sideman\, Duncan has lent his taste and tone to countless artists and projects. Whether trading dizzying instrumental licks with the likes of Béla Fleck and Jerry Douglas or adding complimentary fills for vocalists Alan Jackson and Barbara Streisand\, Duncan is known for his astute\, improvisational style that sparkles without upstaging. He’s performed with Plant Krauss\, Diana Krall\, Lyle Lovett\, Béla Fleck\, Steven Tyler\, and Elvis Costello. Though no one has a true count of how many recordings feature Stuart Duncan\, the current estimate nears 900. Notable recordings include his collaboration with Dolly Parton on her bluegrass albums The Grass is Blue and Little Sparrow\, Bela Fleck’s Bluegrass Heart\, and the Grammy-winning O Brother\, Where Art Thou soundtrack. The most provocative evidence of Duncan’s cross-genre expansion may be his collaboration with Chris Thile\, Edgar Meyer and Yo-Yo Ma on Grammy-winning The Goat Rodeo Sessions and Not Our First Goat Rodeo. \nDespite the awards and accolades\, Stuart Duncan remains one of the humblest men in the music business. A father of three\, he spends his time off rebuilding rare instruments and making music with his wife of 35 years\, Dieta.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/noam-pikelny-stuart-duncan/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Allen Stone
DESCRIPTION:Allen Stone\, a soul/R&B luminary\, has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies\, embodying the essence of classic soul legends. His genre-defying style\, blending funk\, gospel\, folk-rock\, and soul\, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following. \nStone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah\, Washington\, where his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle\, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick\, swiftly gaining acclaim for his dynamic live shows\, often playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder\, Al Green\, Dave Matthews Band\, Erykah Badu\, and Gary Clark Jr. Notably\, and Chris Stapleton\, further solidifying his status as a tour de force in the music industry. Alongside his prolific touring schedule\, Stone has graced national television screens\, including The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, The Today show\, and a Celebrity Mentor on ABC’s American Idol. Stone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work\, Mystery\, featuring the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth\, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music. You can see on the road this summer with Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson on the Great American Road Show.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/allen-stone/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Concert: Mister G
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a high-energy\, feel-good concert the whole family will love! **Ben Gundersheimer—known onstage as MISTER G—**is a Latin GRAMMY Award–winning artist\, author\, and educator whose joyful\, interactive performances invite kids and grown-ups alike to sing\, dance\, and laugh together. Called “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post\, MISTER G creates concerts that feel like a celebration—full of music\, movement\, and connection. \nMISTER G’s journey began in the classroom\, where he earned his nickname from his own students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. Inspired by his 4th-grade class\, he began writing songs that blended learning\, storytelling\, and fun—music that eventually launched a career now spanning more than fifteen years. A graduate of Amherst College and the first recipient of a songwriting scholarship from Berklee College of Music\, Ben’s work is rooted in creativity\, curiosity\, and heart. \nToday\, MISTER G has released 14 albums of original\, multicultural music and earned numerous honors\, including a Latin GRAMMY Award and five Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. He performs for families around the world at theaters\, festivals\, and performing arts centers\, with concerts that move effortlessly between English and Spanish and feature a wide range of musical styles. \nFamilies may also recognize MISTER G as the author of four bilingual picture books with Penguin Random House\, including the beloved Señorita Mariposa\, now in its 18th printing. His songs and stories often draw inspiration from nature\, kindness\, and community\, encouraging children to care for the world and one another. \nWhether singing in English\, Spanish\, Hebrew\, or Yiddish\, MISTER G creates a welcoming space where everyone belongs—making each concert a joyful\, unforgettable experience for the entire family.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/family-concert-mister-g/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T193000
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SUMMARY:Rakish
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future\, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage. In their sound together\, it is evident the two friends share an unbridled love for the traditional sounds of Celtic and American music\, and the tight ensemble of a group with years of collaboration under their belt. \nEnjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed\, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main\, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. \nLocation: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor Lounge \n“Lush arrangements… deliver an intimate but bold sound.” -Dan Neely\, The Irish Echo \nStrings Magazine says: “Explorative and versatile\, the duo draws evident inspiration from not just the deep and wide history of Scottish and Irish Celtic composition\, but also the precision-focused structures of classical chamber music and a whole array of improvisational styles.” \nKnown for her toneful and award-winning fiddle playing in the Celtic music world\, Maura Shawn Scanlin grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Maura is a 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition in Scotland. Her clawhammer banjo playing and songwriting\, also featured in the duo\, hold the regional music of her homeland close. Maura finds her niche combining influences from a widespread musical journey with the sounds she grew up around. \nSteeped in the Irish music communities of Washington D.C. and Baltimore\, MD where he was raised\, acclaimed guitarist Conor Hearn developed a keen interest in literary theory and poetry\, a unique well of material from which he draws unending musical inspiration. His settings of modernist poems\, like James Joyce’s Chamber Music\, epitomize the duo’s approach: the dexterous alchemy of the old and the new into something wholly Rakish. A keenly sought-after collaborative guitarist\, Conor performs with many of the most renowned names in Celtic music today. His guitar style combines bass and rhythm for a uniquely powerful and precise sound. \nRakish\, embracing the unconventional connotation of their namesake\, create and perform music with verve. Recent highlights of their travels include performances at the Library of Congress\, Celtic Colours International Music Festival\, Prince Edward Island’s Festival of Small Halls\, the Corvallis Celtic Festival\, and Official Showcases at Folk Alliance International. They have taught at esteemed fiddle camps across the country including Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp\, Folk College\, Katie McNally’s Boston States Fiddle Camp\, and Hanneke Cassel’s Pure Dead Brilliant Fiddle Weekend. \nOn Now\, O Now\, the duo’s sophomore release (out October 11\, 2024) it is clear Rakish cannot be pigeonholed into one genre and is most comfortable occupying the in-between. Together they journey through Celtic and Americana styles\, deftly showcasing how to bring forth something new from the deep well of tradition. They are touring their new album across the country throughout the fall of 2024 and into 2025.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rakish/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153342Z
CREATED:20260605T153342Z
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SUMMARY:Ray Chen\, violin Chelsea Wang\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Ray Chen redefines the classical artist for the 21st century\, combining extraordinary musicianship with global digital reach. A major international soloist and prizewinner\, Chen connects millions worldwide through performances marked by virtuosity\, warmth\, and a deep commitment to engaging new audiences. \nPROGRAM\nMOZART: Violin Sonata in B-flat Major\, K. 454\nGRIEG: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor\, Op. 45\nIntermission\nJ.S. BACH: Preludio – Loure – Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No. 3 in E Major\, BWV 1006\nSARASATE: Playera\, Op. 23 No. 1\nSARASATE: Carmen Fantasy\, Op. 25 \n“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.” — The Washington Post \nChelsea Wang\, piano\nPraised by The New York Times as an “excellent young pianist\,” Chelsea Wang has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across North America\, Europe\, and Asia\, performing at venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner. \nA prizewinner in numerous international competitions\, she made her orchestral debut at age six and has since performed with orchestras including the Fort Worth Symphony and Des Moines Symphony. \nAn active chamber musician\, Wang has appeared with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at festivals such as Music@Menlo\, Ravinia\, and Music Academy of the West. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, she studied with Meng-Chieh Liu and Ignat Solzhenitsyn and received the Sergei Rachmaninoff Award. She also holds degrees from Peabody Conservatory and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Northwestern University.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ray-chen-violin-chelsea-wang-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153044Z
CREATED:20260605T153044Z
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SUMMARY:Jake Pardee\, trio
DESCRIPTION:Rockport’s Illumination Night Enjoy an evening of live music and Rockport’s Illumination Night in the relaxed\, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main\, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. Boston-based guitarist and singer Jake Pardee along with his trio bring a soulful\, acoustic blend of roots\, Americana\, blues\, and reggae to the stage. With a warm\, expressive sound and an engaging presence\, this trio reimagines songs by artists such as Eric Clapton\, Van Morrison\, Taj Mahal\, and Bob Marley—offering a mix of timeless classics and personal interpretation. A versatile musician\, Pardee has performed with the Naples Philharmonic\, appeared in the Broadway production Mean Girls\, and toured extensively with renowned reggae artists. He is also an accomplished recording engineer and owner of Maritime Music Studio\, where he has worked with artists including Timo Shanko and contributed to projects for Discovery Channel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music\, Pardee is an active educator\, teaching at Gordon College and completing a Master’s in Music Education at the University of Florida. Whether on stage or in the studio\, his work reflects a deep commitment to musical storytelling\, creativity\, and connection—making for an intimate and memorable live experience.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jake-pardee-trio/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152828Z
CREATED:20260605T152828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152828Z
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SUMMARY:Jean-Yves Thibaudet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his celebrated elegance and interpretive insight to an all-French program featuring the music of Debussy and others. Renowned for his refined artistry and wide-ranging creative vision\, Thibaudet offers performances of luminous color\, nuance\, and unmistakable style. Program DEBUSSY: Préludes\, Book 1 Intermission DEBUSSY: Préludes\, Book 2 “…every note he fashions is a pearl … the joy\, brilliance and musicality of his performance could not be missed.” -The New York Times ABOUT THE ARTIST Through elegant musicality and an insightful approach to contemporary and established repertoire\, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest pianists. He is especially known for his diverse interests beyond the classical world\, including numerous collaborations in film\, fashion\, and visual art. He is the first-ever Artist-in-Residence at the Colburn School\, which awards several scholarships in his name. This season\, Thibaudet appears in concerts and recitals around the world in works ranging from Gershwin’s Concerto in F to Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 5\, Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2\, “Age of Anxiety\,” Scriabin’s Prometheus\, and Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie. A major champion of Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto\, Thibaudet performs the piece with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. In addition to his orchestral dates\, Thibaudet joins violinist Lisa Batiashvili and cellist Gautier Capuçon on a fall trio tour\, with stops throughout western Europe. He also continues his multi-season focus on Debussy’s Préludes\, performing both books in their entirety at recitals around the world. A prolific recording artist\, Thibaudet has appeared on more than 70 albums and six film scores; his extensive catalog has received two Grammy nominations\, two ECHO Awards\, the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik\, the Diapason d’Or\, the CHOC du Monde de la Musique\, the Edison Prize\, and Gramophone awards. Recent recordings include Khachaturian\, a celebration of the Armenian composer including his Piano Concerto and several solo piano pieces; and Gershwin Rhapsody\, a selection of Gershwin pieces recorded with Michael Feinstein\, including four newly-discovered ones. He is the soloist on Dario Marianelli’s recently reissued score for Pride & Prejudice\, which was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2025; his playing can also be head on Marianelli’s score for Atonement\, Alexandre Desplat’s scores for The French Dispatch and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close\, and Aaron Zigman’s score for Wakefield. His concert wardrobe is designed by Dame Vivienne Westwood.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jean-yves-thibaudet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152756Z
CREATED:20260605T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152756Z
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SUMMARY:Larry McCray
DESCRIPTION:Experience the raw power and soul of the blues with Larry McCray\, a true Rust Belt blues shouter and fiery guitar slinger whose music hits straight from the heart. “‘Blues Without You’ is a career defining song\, that could arguably rival ‘The Thrill is Gone’ or other Blues classics.” — Blues Rock Review Born in Magnolia\, Arkansas and raised on a farm\, McCray found his voice through the guitar\, inspired by the legendary “Three Kings” — B.B.\, Freddie\, and Albert. By the late 1980s\, his electrifying style caught the attention of Virgin Records\, launching a career that helped shape modern blues rock. With decades of nonstop touring\, searing live performances\, and collaborations with icons like B.B. King\, Buddy Guy\, and Joe Bonamassa\, Larry McCray’s shows are equal parts grit\, groove\, and emotional fire.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/larry-mccray/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152723Z
CREATED:20260605T152723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152723Z
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SUMMARY:Neal Francis
DESCRIPTION:The latest album from Neal Francis\, Return To Zero\, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024\, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock & roll and ’70s-era dance music\, merging supremely heavy guitar riffs with lush and pulsating grooves—all constructed sans digital programming\, in keeping with his devotion to all things analog. Worlds away from the glitzy fantasia of archetypal disco\, Return To Zero inhabits a far moodier atmosphere and ultimately makes for the most thrilling manifestation of Francis’ peerless musicality yet.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/neal-francis/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152646Z
CREATED:20260605T152646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152646Z
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SUMMARY:Wicked For Good
DESCRIPTION:Wicked: For Good continues the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda\, exploring how their friendship is tested as they fully embrace their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Set in the land of Oz\, the film delves into the cost of choices\, loyalty\, and what it truly means to be “good.”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/wicked-for-good/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152349Z
CREATED:20260605T152349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152349Z
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SUMMARY:Sullivan Fortner
DESCRIPTION:Kayvon Gordon\, drums | Tyrone Allen\, bass \nFor more than a decade\, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Sullivan Fortner has garnered international praise as a leader and a fierce collaborator. Recipient of the 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award\, he earned the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance on Samara Joy’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” and the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album alongside Cécile McLorin Salvant for her acclaimed album The Window. \nHis fundamentals as a player could hardly be stronger\, and his instincts as a composer and bandleader are almost startlingly mature.” — The New York Times \nFortner also has earned GRAMMY nods for his 2023 release Solo Game and his provocative arrangement of “Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying” from Salvant’s 2022 release Ghost Song. As a solo leader he has issued Aria (2015); Moments Preserved (2018); Solo Game (2024)\, which earned 4-star reviews in DownBeat and France’s Telerama Magazine; and Southern Nights (2025) which landed Fortner on the February cover of DownBeat. Winner of the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Jazz Group: Sullivan Fortner Trio\, the prolific artist has worked with Wynton Marsalis\, Cécile McLorin Salvant\, Paul Simon\, Diane Reeves\, Etienne Charles and John Scofield; frequent collaborators have included Ambrose Akinmusire\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Stefon Harris\, Kassa Overall\, Tivon Pennicott\, Peter Bernstein\, Nicholas Payton\, Billy Hart\, Gary Bartz\, Chief Adjuah and the late Roy Hargrove. He earned his Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory and Master of Music in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music (MSM) and has taught at MSM\, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)\, Purdue University\, Lafayette Summer Music Workshop\, Belmont University and Oberlin Conservatory. Fortner has performed at Snug Harbor\, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts\, Sweet Lorraine’s and The Jazz Playhouse in New Orleans\, and The Village Vanguard\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Jazz Standard and Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. He’s appeared at Newport\, Monterey\, Discover\, Tri-C and Gillmore Keyboard jazz festivals. Both his works and his insights have been featured in culture drivers from The New York Times to The Root. Further accolades include the Cole Porter Fellowship awarded by the American Pianists Association\, Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship\, the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists\, the Shifting Foundation Grant and the Western Jazz Presenters Grant.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sullivan-fortner/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shalin Liu Performance Center":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152124Z
CREATED:20260605T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152124Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Montbleau
DESCRIPTION:A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith\, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty\, Galactic\, Steel Pulse\, Tall Heights\, Martin Sexton\, Anders Osborne\, and George Porter\, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Ani DiFranco\, Todd Snider\, The Wood Brothers\, Rodrigo y Gabriela\, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent\, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor\, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana\,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident\, danceable positivity.” \nMontbleau’s freewheeling new album finds him exploring the full spectrum of his influences like never before\, touching on folk\, rock\, funk\, soul\, hip-hop\, and reggae\, all with a preternatural ease that belies the intensely focused craftsmanship behind it. The songs are sprawling and unpredictable\, grappling with a modern world perpetually teetering on the edge of chaos\, but the performances are relentlessly optimistic\, insisting on hope and joy in the face of it all. The result is Montbleau’s most vulnerable and cathartic work yet\, an album that acknowledges the inevitability of doubt and pain while at the same time celebrating our limitless capacity for growth and love.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ryan-montbleau/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T144259Z
CREATED:20260605T144259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T144259Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop students take the stage for a lively final concert\, showcasing the improvisation\, ensemble playing\, and jazz skills they developed throughout the week. \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP\nCAJW is a vibrant musical community where students grow through hands-on ensemble work\, creative exploration\, and inspiring mentorship. Each morning blends warm-ups\, small-group combo rehearsals\, and instrument masterclasses that strengthen listening\, rhythmic awareness\, and expressive playing. In the afternoons\, students choose from electives—Jazz Theory & Composition\, Improvisation\, Jazz History\, and Style Studies—and come together for experiences such as our New Orleans–style second line parade and improvisation circle. Together\, these elements help students build confidence\, collaboration skills\, and musical independence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-jazz-workshop-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T144232Z
CREATED:20260605T144232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T144232Z
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SUMMARY:Karla Bonoff
DESCRIPTION:Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim\, commercial success\, enduring popularity\, and the unwavering respect of her peers. \nKarla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt\, Wynonna Judd\, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics. Karla has continued to record and tour extensively\, playing sold-out shows around the world. Hearing Karla’s moving vocals on her rich\, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refreshing\, exhilarating\, and restorative. Experiencing them live can be transformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff’s songs are timeless as are her recordings. Many prefer her versions\, live with instrumentation that is clean and spare\, giving Bonoff’s voice room to work its emotional magic. \nIn 2019\, Karla released her first new album in over a decade\, Carry Me Home\, a 16-song set featuring brand new recordings of Karla’s classics along with new songs by Karla\, Kenny Edwards\, and a cover of a vintage Jackson Browne tune\, Something Fine\, which Karla performed on the 2015 compilation\, Looking into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne. In late 2020\, Karla released\, Silent Night\, her first collection of Holiday music\, to wide acclaim\, including a prominent listing on the New York Times Best New Holiday Albums of the Year. In 2021 Karla added two new songs to her Holiday collection including a duet with the legendary Michael McDonald. \nThe media continues to follow and shine a spotlight on Karla’s ongoing career milestones. She was featured in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary: The Sound of My Voice\, highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs\, including Grammy Winner\, All My Life. Bob Lefsetz\, a longtime fan\, interviewed her for his popular podcast and dug deep into her history as a pioneer of the Southern California Singer-Songwriter scene\, Trisha Yearwood’s new album includes a lovely rendition of Karla’s\, Home. Mary Sue Toohey of The Village on Sirius/XM hosted a performance & interview\, and she was invited to sing on the longest-running radio program for acoustic music\, Acoustic Café. As dynamic as ever in her solo shows\, Karla is also available to package with various accomplished musical partners\, including a new offering\, “Home for the Holidays” with Livingston Taylor (by arrangement with Paladin Artists).
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/karla-bonoff/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T144134Z
CREATED:20260605T144134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T144134Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Faculty & Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Concert features performances by the workshop’s acclaimed faculty alongside its advanced student ensemble\, the Jazz Messengers. These talented young musicians—who perform throughout Cape Ann during the workshop—bring energy\, creativity\, and impressive artistry to the stage. \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP\nCAJW is a vibrant musical community where students grow through hands-on ensemble work\, creative exploration\, and inspiring mentorship. Each morning blends warm-ups\, small-group combo rehearsals\, and instrument masterclasses that strengthen listening\, rhythmic awareness\, and expressive playing. In the afternoons\, students choose from electives—Jazz Theory & Composition\, Improvisation\, Jazz History\, and Style Studies—and come together for experiences such as our New Orleans–style second line parade and improvisation circle. Together\, these elements help students build confidence\, collaboration skills\, and musical independence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-jazz-workshop-faculty-jazz-messengers-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T141225Z
CREATED:20260605T141225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141225Z
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SUMMARY:Katie Matzell Trio
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed\, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main\, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. \nPortland\, Maine–based singer-songwriter Katie Matzell brings her soulful voice and captivating songwriting to the stage in a performance that is both intimate and electrifying. Since the release of her debut EP in 2018\, Matzell has drawn acclaim for her rich\, expressive vocals—praised by MaineToday as “fierce and dazzling\,” with a warmth and depth that make her songs truly resonate.\nBlending effortless delivery with lush keys and irresistible grooves\, her sound evokes the timeless influence of artists like Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin\, while sitting comfortably alongside modern voices such as Norah Jones and Emily King. A 2018 New England Music Award nominee for Female Performer of the Year\, Matzell crafts a musical experience that is both grounded and luminous—an evening of soul\, storytelling\, and striking vocal artistry.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/katie-matzell-trio/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T141119Z
CREATED:20260605T141119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141119Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins
DESCRIPTION:Mary Poppins (1964) is a classic Disney musical about a magical nanny who brings joy and adventure to the Banks family in Edwardian London. Through unforgettable songs and whimsical escapades\, she teaches the children—and their parents—the importance of imagination\, kindness\, and family.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/mary-poppins/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133445Z
CREATED:20260605T133445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133445Z
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SUMMARY:Lucía
DESCRIPTION:Lucía returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center with a voice that feels both timeless and vividly alive. A rising international artist\, Lucía first captured global attention as the first Mexican singer to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, where her soulful\, bilingual performance revealed an artist rooted equally in jazz tradition and Latin American song. \nLucía Gutierrez Rebolloso started her musical career at the age of two\, singing and dancing in her parents’ son jarocho band\, “Son de Madera.” She began studying voice at the age of 13 at Universidad Veracruzana\, and in 2022 received a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from this same university. \nIn 2022\, she became the first artist from Mexico to enter the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, which she won. Lucía has already collaborated with several world-renown artists and musicians\, including Natalia Lafourcade\, Aloe Blacc\, La Santa Cecilia\, Quetzal\, Son de Madera\, Alex Mercado\, and the National Jazz Orchestra of Mexico (ONJMX in Spanish). She has performed on stages around world: Carnegie Hall\, Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center\, the Royce Hall at UCLA\, the ASU Gammage in Arizona\, El Cantoral\, the National Center for the Arts\, and the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris in Mexico City. She has also performed in renowned festivals like the Folk Festival in Vancouver and the International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato\, Mexico. \nMost recently\, Lucía released her first full album. Produced by Grammy-winner Matt Pierson\, it presents Lucía’s interpretations of jazz standards (“What a Difference a Day Makes\,” “You Must Believe in Spring\,” etc.) classic Spanish songs (including “Silencio\,” “La Llorona\,” “Como Fue”) and current pop songs (by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo)\, featuring an extraordinary group of musicians including Edward Simon\, David Sanchez\, Larry Grenadier\, and Antonio Sánchez.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lucia-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T195956Z
CREATED:20260602T195956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T195956Z
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SUMMARY:Hayley Reardon & Seth Glier
DESCRIPTION:Join Hayley Reardon and Seth Glier for an intimate and deeply moving evening of song\, story\, and connection. Both acclaimed Massachusetts singer-songwriters and master storytellers\, Reardon and Glier bring songs that feel personal yet universal\, rooted in curiosity\, compassion\, and emotional honesty. \nHayley Reardon \nHayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer and songwriter\, and a storyteller in the truest sense of the word. Her songs serve as postcards from an artist brave enough to take the road less traveled. Reardon dove head first into music at the young age of 15\, and has dedicated much of her life to writing\, recording and performing music around the world. With more than 85 original songs released to date\, Reardon’s music has been featured on multiple Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists\, totaling more than 8 million streams on Apple Music alone. \nShe has shared the stage with artists including Lori McKenna\, Rodney Crowell\, Anaïs Mitchell\, Xavier Rudd\, John Paul White\, Dar Williams\, Rahcel Platten and most recently\, Ed Sheeran\, as Reardon was invited to perform at his Old Phone Pub pop-up in Ipswich\, Massachusetts in March of 2025. Her ever-deepening music carries a lyrical and melodic weight beyond her years\, being described as “brilliantly moving folk/pop with a lyrical depth and soul” (Performer Magazine) and “a melancholy little masterpiece” (American Songwriter Magazine). No Depression writes “Reardon is truly a treasure.” \nRaised in a coastal Massachusetts town north of Boston\, Reardon spent three years based in Nashville after High School followed by six years carrying her songs and stories all over the globe. In addition to her ongoing US touring\, Reardon has played nearly 300 shows across Europe (Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, Denmark\, Sweden\, Spain\, Italy\, UK\, Netherlands) and was awarded a six-month artist-in-residency program in Dachau\, Germany. \n2023 was one of creative abundance and artistic growth for Reardon. Her EP\, Changes was recorded in Barcelona with renowned Spanish guitarist Pau Figueres as producer and collaborator with the title track featuring an original bilingual duet with Catalan sensation Judit Neddermann. Along with her own releases\, Reardon co-wrote and sings on Seth Glier’s haunting single My Body Remembers. She was also nominated as 2023 Vocalist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. \nAt the start of 2024\, Reardon released her first live album and accompanying concert video\, “Live at Starseed Studios.” The project features 13 tracks from Reardon’s songbook with special acoustic arrangements by Pau Figueres on flamenco guitar and Arnau Figueres on bass. Reardon then returned to Spain to record new music with the Figueres brothers at The Sound of Wood studio near Barcelona. The 8 song project\, entitled After Everything\, was released in September of 2024\, and takes a more organic approach with vocals and instrumentation tracked live with a five-piece band. Reardon’s extensive travels\, recent move back to the States\, and regrounding in a place close to her roots has given the songwriter much to contemplate. \nIn “The Way I Am”\, a single from the project\, Reardon reflects\, “I needed all this space just to feel the ache that has always been under everything.” These latest songs explore uncharted emotional depths for an artist who is already known for her capacity to access tenderness through heart opening melodies and distinctly expressive vocals. \nSeth Glier \nThe earth speaks to us in a myriad of ways — through ice cores\, through uplift and erosion\, through tree rings — languages we have the potential to restore our literacy in. Reconnecting with these quiet messages has set Seth Glier\, an avid mushroom forager and a Grammy-nominated artist from Western Massachusetts\, on a path of channeling nature’s longing for communion with humanity into song. His new album Everything is a collection of eight songs inviting us to imagine a future in which humans and the planet are re-aligned into mutual restoration. \nEach song presents a practical climate solution with concrete optimism.“What if this is the beginning\, not the beginning of the end\,” the album opens with bristling energy and hope on “Rise\,” an anthem about rewilding. “Finally Home” is a celebration of regenerative farming with driving doo wop vocal harmony. “Mammoth\,” written from the perspective of a wooly mammoth being brought back to life from frozen DNA\, invites us to consider the blip of human history against billions of years of evolution. The album’s guest stars Crys Matthews\, Hayley Reardon\, and Windborne elevate the record with surprise from the stark choir arrangement of “Birches” recorded a capella in an old church to “My Body Remembers\,” a flowing meditation on the transmission of healing\, EMDR & The Language of Trees. The album’s title track was inspired by an experience Seth had while foraging. “When I picked up the chantarelle mushroom and brought it towards my nose I first smelled sweet apricot and then my spine straightened suddenly. The feeling was like déjà vu. It was a first time\, yet somewhere inside of me I had done this once before. I was reconnecting to a knowledge I had already known.” The album is an acknowledgement of the sacred connections that exist between all living things and is an active questioning of what might be possible collectively. Everything is a reminder that the future is something we always have an influence over. \nSeth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. He was worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine\, Mongolia\, China\, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill with a diverse list of artists ranging from the likes of Ronnie Spector\, James Taylor\, Ani DiFranco\, & Glen Campbell. As a producer\, music director\, or studio musician he has collaborated with Sophie B. Hawkins\, Tom Rush\, Antje Duvekot\, Richard Shindell\, Doctora Qingona\, Dar Williams\, Nick Carter\, & Cyndi Lauper. Seth is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right Thing. With a commitment to using songwriting as a tool for positive change\, he has written with the students in Parkland\, FL for the “Parkland Project\,” cowritten with soldiers at Walter Reed\, and is an advocate for autism awareness citing his autistic brother Jamie as his greatest non-musical-musical influence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hayley-reardon-seth-glier/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Clements Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed\, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main\, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. \nThe Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements\, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band\, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. \n“Dandelion Breeze is an album that unassumingly and softly seeps into your soul and stakes its claim as one of the year’s best debuts.” – Mike Davies\, KLOF Magazine \nWith roots\, rock\, bluegrass\, jazz\, and classical influences\, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice\, at once enthralling and intimate\, groovy and serene. Their first album ‘Dandelion Breeze’ was released in 2023 on Plow Man Records and their sophomore record is set to be released in the Fall of 2026. The duo is a fusion of each brother’s unique musical journey\, and the result is music all its own\, filled with vocal harmonies\, instrumental virtuosity\, and a genuine love of song.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-clements-brothers-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Naturally 7
DESCRIPTION:Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. \n“The Best A Cappella Group in the World”– Quincy Jones \nThey transform their voices into actual human instruments\, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself\, Quincy Jones\, to declare that “Naturally 7 is the future of vocal music!!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show\, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator\, James Corden\, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”\, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite. \nThis was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career\, which includes 3 world tours – nearly 500 shows – with the incomparable Michael Bublé\, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay – including a sold out show at the Barclays Center – and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé\, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons\, including Stevie Wonder\, Diana Ross\, Quincy Jones\, Sarah Connor\, Lionel Richie\, Ludacris\, The Roots\, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama\, Will.I.Am.\, Ellen DeGeneres\, Craig Ferguson\, Bill and Melinda Gates\, Jay Leno\, Allan Titchmarsh\, Mo’Nique\, Jools Holland\, and Arsenio Hall\, along with countless others. \nWith the release of their latest project\, 20/20\, Naturally 7 comes full circle\, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites\, hand selected by fans the world over. This\, their eleventh studio album\, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry\, giving music lovers all they could hope for\, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 – “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort\, Rod Eldridge\, N’namdi Bryant\, Sean Simmonds\, Dwight Stewart\, Roger Thomas\, and Warren Thomas – it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…Naturally 7.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/naturally-7-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open\, his critically acclaimed double-vinyl live album. The show features fan favorites alongside new material and surprise covers. From The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall\, Sexton has influenced a generation of artists\, with songs featured in Scrubs\, Parenthood\, Masters of Sex\, and numerous films—though it’s his incendiary live performances\, honest songwriting\, and powerful vocals that keep fans coming back for more. \n“Master of dynamics\, reducing a room to silence with his blustering baritone\, then teasing that silence with a fluttering falsetto.” —Acoustic Guitar
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/martin-sexton/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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