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SUMMARY:Chanticleer
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices\, songs\, harmonies\, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. We explore how those voices influenced each other and how they impact the present day. The cornerstone of this program is a new commission by composer Trevor Weston\, demonstrating the link between traditional American hymnody and African American Spirituals. Other repertoire traces the progression of the American choral tradition from Black Gospel quartets to Shape-Note singing to Barbershop quartets and vocal jazz. The program also includes settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes and beloved folk songs\, like “Calling my Children Home” and “Shenandoah\,” as well as arrangements of more contemporary American classics\, like Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” and “Home” from The Wiz. \nThe GRAMMY® Award–winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is celebrated worldwide as “an orchestra of voices\,” renowned for its dazzling virtuosity and expansive repertoire. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto\, Chanticleer has become one of the most prolific touring and recording ensembles\, with over one million albums sold. Rooted in Renaissance music\, its repertoire spans classical\, gospel\, jazz\, popular music\, and newly commissioned works\, earning multiple GRAMMY® Awards and honors for adventurous programming. Named after Chaucer’s “clear-singing” rooster\, Chanticleer remains deeply committed to artistic excellence\, education\, and community engagement.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/chanticleer/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T170000
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SUMMARY:Abigail Rose & Melanie MacLaren
DESCRIPTION:Two compelling voices in contemporary folk share the stage in this intimate co-bill. Nashville singer-songwriters Abigail Rose and Melanie MacLaren pair vivid storytelling and distinctive vocals with indie-folk and Americana influences—Rose with her expansive folk-rock sound and MacLaren with haunting\, witty lyricism and evocative finger-style guitar. \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 \nABOUT ABIGAIL ROSE \nAbigail Rose is a Nashville indie-folk artist whose songs pair vivid storytelling with a voice The New York Times called “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.” Raised on the outskirts of Music Row\, she began writing songs young and has carried that songwriter’s instinct throughout her career. \nHer breakout single\, “Run Girl\,” reached New Music Friday playlists across seven European countries and became one of the most-played songs of 2024 on radioeins\, Berlin’s market-leading radio station. In 2026\, “Betty’s in the Band\,” her duet with Weston Hunter\, sparked an even bigger breakthrough: a live clip went viral before the song’s release\, and the track surpassed one million Spotify streams in its first ten days\, growing her monthly audience to more than half a million listeners. \nAbigail has become a fixture of Nashville’s songwriter scene\, selling out her EP release show at The Basement and making her AmericanaFest debut this September. She recently wrapped an East Coast tour with Bre Kennedy\, with more dates to be announced soon. \nBeyond the stage\, Abigail volunteers with Musicians On Call\, bringing live music to hospital patients\, and performed at the organization’s 25th Anniversary Show in Nashville alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Wynonna Judd. Her debut album arrives in the fall\, bringing years of work together in one defining statement and opening the door to her next chapter. \nABOUT MELANIE MACLAREN \nMelanie MacLaren has quickly established herself in the folk and Americana scene with her unique ability to blend poetic lyricism and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility with timeless folk style. Melanie’s “haunting yet humorous” songs\, distinctive finger-style guitar and soul-string vocals have won over live audiences nationally and internationally since 2022. Her ability to effortlessly weave past and present threads of the folk tradition without sacrificing any sense of individuality and contemporary relevance make her an undeniable artist to watch. \nShe released her stunning debut EP “Kill My Time” in 2022 independently to enthusiastic critical reception before gaining the attention of Tone Tree Distribution in Nashville. Within a few months of the release\, she had signed with Tone Tree\, landed several coveted playlist spots (most notably Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds)\, and released a second EP of duets entitled “Tadpole Emporium” with Dublin songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly (DUG) which they toured together in the UK and Ireland. \nMelanie then released her second solo EP “Tourist” in April 2023. With tracks featured on multiple editorial playlists (most notably Spotify Fresh Finds and Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds) she garnered over 2.5 million streams across platforms. After touring extensively in 2023 and early 2024\, Melanie released a live to tape EP of her early work this May entitled “Songs are Ghosts” and an EP “Bloodlust. \nMelanie has toured in the US solo four times to enthusiastic audiences as well as touring the UK and Ireland. She has shared bills with both established and rising folk artists like Caleb Caudle\, Jessica Lea Mayfield\, Charli Adams\, Joshua Burnside\, DUG\, Lorkin O’Reilly\, Ramsey Thornton\, Bobby Bare Jr. and June Henry. In 2024\, she had the opening spot on Charlie Starr’s (Blackberry Smoke) solo acoustic tour in January and played to several sold out audiences. \nIn 2025 Melanie was selected as one of the finalist in the Troubadour Contest for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and was an official artist at Salmonfest in Alaska in August marking her first major festival appearances. In 2026 Melanie embarked on a successful coheadline tour of the Northeast with artist Liv Greene. She continues to write music and work on new projects.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/abigail-rose-melanie-maclaren/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Neko Case
DESCRIPTION:Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour\nOpening Act: Destroyer (solo) \nEvery handful of years\, Neko Case resurfaces with a new album and reminds listeners that she is one of our greatest living songwriters — perpetually becoming more fearless and adventurous. “She has cultivated one of the most distinctive voices in American song\,” Stereogum declared. “Her albums unravel like musical picaresque: restlessly digressive\, bluntly funny\, strange — but never in ways you’d anticipate.” \nThe Grammy-nominated iconoclast’s ninth LP\, Neon Grey Midnight Green\, is her biggest-sounding and most intimate-feeling album yet. Released last fall to immediate critical acclaim and declared an essential album in her catalog\, the album was laid down live with a full band. More “in the room” than any of her past work\, even breaths and shirt-sleeve rustlings were kept in the final mix as a reminder that “humans were here.” \n“There are so few producers who are women\, nonbinary\, or trans\,” says Case\, who identifies as gender fluid and uses she/her pronouns. “People don’t think of us as an option. I’m proud to say I produced this record.” \nToday she is announcing a new run of ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ tour dates that begin this fall on the East coast and end with two shows in Case’s hometown of Tacoma\, Washington.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/neko-case/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:Music by Giuseppe Verdi | Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei \nTwo of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne\, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen as the power-mad Lady Macbeth\, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo. \nConductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Production: Louisa Proske \nLady Macbeth: Lise Davidsen Set Designer: Jon Bausor \nMacduff: Freddie De Tommaso Costume Designer: Montana Levi Blanco \nMacbeth: Quinn Kelsey Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman \nBanquo: Ryan Speedo Green Choreographer: Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson \nAction Director: Ran Arthur Braun \nC. Graham Berwind\, III Chorus Director: Tilman Michael
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/macbeth-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Cheyenne Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY- and Emmy-nominated actor\, singer\, and songwriter celebrated for his dynamic work across Broadway\, concert stages\, television\, and film. Known for his commanding presence and rich\, expressive voice\, he has built a multifaceted career that bridges theatrical performance and contemporary music. \nAs a concert artist\, Jackson has appeared at many of the world’s most prestigious venues\, including Carnegie Hall\, Disney Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and the Kennedy Center. He received a GRAMMY nomination for his performance as Tony in West Side Story with the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas. Recent highlights include his sold-out Carnegie Hall solo debut\, directed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle\, which launched a national tour blending music and personal storytelling. He has also performed with the American Pops Orchestra in a televised PBS program of Broadway favorites. \nJackson’s recording career reflects his versatility\, with albums such as I’m Blue\, Skies\, Renaissance\, and The Power of Two (with Michael Feinstein)\, as well as his recent EP Love\, Dad\, featuring original work. \nOn Broadway\, his credits include Into the Woods\, Xanadu\, Thoroughly Modern Millie\, Aida\, Finian’s Rainbow\, All Shook Up (Theatre World Award)\, and Once Upon a Mattress\, among others. His screen work spans series such as American Horror Story\, 30 Rock\, Glee\, and The Morning Show\, with an Emmy-nominated turn in Julie and the Phantoms. \nWith an ever-evolving body of work\, Jackson continues to captivate audiences through his versatility\, artistry\, and emotional authenticity.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cheyenne-jackson/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
DESCRIPTION:Virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman celebrate the roots of American music with an energetic blend of acoustic blues\, ragtime\, traditional jazz\, Tin Pan Alley favorites\, and original songs. Their masterful musicianship\, rich storytelling\, and infectious chemistry create an unforgettable concert honoring the enduring spirit of early American musical traditions. \nJerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose formal musical partnership began with a video shoot\, Just Cross the River From Queens\, at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in 2017. Paxton and Lichtman recently released their first full-length duo recording. The duo were Artists-In-Residence at NYC’s Symphony Space for the 2024-25 season and have toured the US and internationally together since 2019. \nSmithsonian Folkways recording artist Paxton presents Black folk music from nearly all the idioms that entails: stride piano jazz from New Orleans to New York; deep blues on guitar and harmonica; rural music from the beginnings of Black arrival in America played on fiddle and\nbanjo; ragtime; and other turn-of-the-century-music that gives the full breadth of pre-WWII Black music without lecturing\, but rather inviting you to enjoy that music as it was given to him. Paxton transports his audiences not to a time\, but to a state of mind that allows them to enjoy and internalize Black folk music\, as has been the American experience for centuries. \nLichtman is a world-traveling bandleader who is best known for running the famed trad-jazz jam sessions at Mona’s Bar in New York City since 2007\, which was described in the Wall Street Journal as “ground zero for an emerging late-night scene of young traditional jazz and swing players.” He is a masterful multi-instrumentalist (clarinet\, mandolin\, violin\, and more) who has toured and recorded with David Byrne\, The Lovestruck Balladeers\, Pokey LaFarge\, Ghost Train Orchestra\, Jim Kweskin\, and his own projects: The Brain Cloud\, Mona’s Hot Four\,\nand his newest all-original album Secret Workshop. \nPaxton and Lichtman’s mutual love of the history\, stories\, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues\, ragtime\, Tin Pan Alley pop songs\, 1920s jazz\, twin fiddle hoe-downs\, and original songs and compositions.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jerron-paxton-and-dennis-lichtman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T210000
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SUMMARY:Josh Ritter
DESCRIPTION:A Book of Gold Thrown Open \nJosh Ritter is a renowned singer\, songwriter\, musician\, artist and best-selling author. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices\, he has released eleven studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed Fever Breaks of which NPR Music praised\, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation\, often within a single song.” \n“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip\, but his hand has never felt surer.” NPR Music \nHis twelfth studio album I Believe in You\, My Honeydew is out now. Two-plus decades into his celebrated career\, Ritter has written music that has transcended generations including luminaries such as Bob Dylan\, Joan Baez\, and Bob Weir covering his songs.” The Book of Gold Thrown Open tour is meant to encompass the whole of Ritter’s career\, versus focusing on any one studio album. \nIn addition to his work as a musician\, Ritter is also a national best-selling author\, having released two novels to date: 2021’s “The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All” and 2011’s “Bright’s Passage”. Released to critical attention\, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that “Bright’s Passage” shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime. This is the work of a gifted novelist. \n“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip\, but his hand has never felt surer.” NPR Music \n“Harking back to Bob Dylan\, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler\, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery.” The New York Times \n“Mysterious\, melancholy\, melodic and those are only the M’s.” -Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/josh-ritter/
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:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:East Nash Grass
DESCRIPTION:How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year\, IBMA’s highest honor\, in 2025\, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short\, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition\, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year\, among numerous accolades)\, 2022 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark\, and new guitar player Frank Rische. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/east-nash-grass/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
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SUMMARY:Hotel Transylvania
DESCRIPTION:Dracula’s luxurious monster resort is turned upside down when an unsuspecting human stumbles into Hotel Transylvania and falls for his daughter\, Mavis. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy\, lovable characters\, and spooky fun\, this animated family favorite is a delight for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hotel-transylvania/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T153011Z
CREATED:20260831T153011Z
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SUMMARY:Santiago Cañón-Valencia\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia is an internationally acclaimed soloist\, composer\, and recording artist recognized for his expressive depth and technical brilliance. Described by The Strad as “technically flawless… totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms\,” he will perform works of Debussy\, Ginastera\, Shostakovich\, and more. \nProgram \nDEBUSSY: Sonate in D minor\, L. 135\nGINASTERA: Cello Sonata\, Op. 49\nPÄRT: Fratres\nCAÑON-VALENCIA: Ad Noctem\nSHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor\, Op. 40\nBorn in Bogotá in 1995\, he made his orchestral debut at just six years old with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá and has since built a global career spanning major concert halls and orchestras. \nA BBC New Generation Artist (2022)\, Cañón-Valencia has performed with leading ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, Brussels Philharmonic\, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra\, and Seoul Philharmonic\, as well as orchestras throughout the Americas and Europe. His 2025–2026 season features engagements with the San Francisco Symphony\, Kansas City Symphony\, and Camerata Pacifica\, alongside international recitals and festival appearances. \nA prizewinner at major competitions—including Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition—he is also a passionate advocate for new music\, regularly premiering and commissioning works by contemporary composers. \nAs a recording artist\, his releases range from core repertoire to original compositions\, including his debut on Deutsche Grammophon and his album Ascenso\, highlighting Latin American voices. Equally dedicated to artistic exploration\, Cañón-Valencia’s work reflects a broad creative vision that extends beyond performance into composition and the visual arts.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/santiago-canon-valencia-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T153128Z
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SUMMARY:JazzReach’s METTA QUINTET
DESCRIPTION:All of JazzReach’s artistic programming is carried out exclusively by the organization’s critically acclaimed resident ensemble\, METTA QUINTET. \nMETTA QUINTET pushes the boundaries of modern jazz with adventurous originals\, dynamic improvisation\, and bold collaborations. Featuring some of today’s most inventive musicians\, the acclaimed ensemble blends exceptional artistry with a passion for innovation\, creating an exciting\, immersive concert experience that celebrates jazz’s limitless creativity and evolving future. \nA cohesive\, tight-knit unit featuring some of today’s most esteemed\, creative artists\, METTA QUINTET is fueled by a collective\, open-minded musical curiosity and dedicated to exploring new artistic territory while maintaining a passionate commitment to arts education\, fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent. \nThrough the commissioning of all-new works and the creation of immersive\, live multi-media concert programs for the MAIN STAGE\, METTA QUINTET is committed to challenging convention and expanding the boundaries of the live jazz experience. \nThe quintet released its critically acclaimed debut recording\, Going to Meet The Man (Koch) in 2002 featuring eight commissioned works by the then-emerging\, now-renowned composers\, Brad Mehldau\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Mark Turner\, Larry Goldings and George Colligan. All works were inspired by short stories by celebrated American author James Baldwin. In July 2006\, Sunnyside Records released the quintet’s second critically lauded CD Subway Songs\, which features eight all-original commissioned compositions inspired by the sociological dynamism of the New York City Subway experience. \nIn early 2012\, the quintet\, in partnership with the digital music distributor\, The Orchard\, released the globally-themed\, Big Drum/Small World to unanimously positive reviews! The project features a diverse array of all-new music by renowned composers from eight different countries including Lionel Loueke\, Miguel Zenon\, Rudresh Mahanthappa\, Yosvanny Terry\, Omer Avital and Metta Quintet’s very own\, Marcus Strickland. The project explores the globalization and ever-broadening definition and sound of jazz.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jazzreachs-metta-quintet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T213000
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SUMMARY:Andy Grammer
DESCRIPTION:An intimate\, high-energy evening with multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. Stripped to its core\, this one-man show blends acoustic performance\, spoken word\, storytelling\, and real-time audience connection into something deeply personal and undeniably uplifting. With only a piano\, a guitar\, and a room full of voices\, Andy turns the stage into a shared experience: moving effortlessly between chart-topping hits\, new songs\, and the stories behind them. Raw\, funny\, and fully present\, it’s an invitation into the heart of the music. \nMulti-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to energize\, empower\, and bring together audiences around the world with his uplifting and honest pop anthems. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it\, affirm their potential\, and encourage them to keep going. Grammer was even named the #1 “Happy” Streaming artist globally. Inspiring fans around the world\, he has over 3B global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of nearly 5M followers. \nHis catalog consists of numerous hits\, including the 5X platinum single “Honey\, I’m Good;” the 2X platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up\,” “Fresh Eyes\, and “Don’t Give Up On Me;” the platinum singles “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)” and “Fine By Me;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014).  When “Don’t Give Up On Me” became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13th annual V Week for Cancer Research\, he garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award. \nGrammer recently released the deluxe version of his acclaimed new studio album Monster via S-Curve/Hollywood Records. Monster sees Grammer elevating the high-energy songwriting that has won him millions of fans around the globe and leaning into acoustic melodies inspired by a novel foray into the mandolin. Grammer poignantly explores themes of family\, relationships\, happiness\, and letting go across the project. \nGrammer’s passions not only lie in his music\, but also in his philanthropic work. He was recently recognized by Claire’s Place Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis Support (‘Clarity Impact Award’) and by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (‘Defender of Potential’ Award) for the incredible impact his work has made in the world. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken at high-profile events including Mental Health America’s 2022 Annual Conference as the keynote speaker.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/andy-grammer-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T173928Z
CREATED:20260831T173928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T173928Z
UID:10037456-1794157200-1794164400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Jesse Cook
DESCRIPTION:A global artist in every sense of the word\, Jesse Cook redefines music’s power to connect people across cultures and continents. \nOver the last three decades\, the Paris-born\, Toronto-raised master of the Spanish guitar has built a devoted following for his spellbinding rumba flamenco\, routinely selling out performance halls from London to Los Angeles\, Milan to Montreal. \nOn stage\, Cook radiates infectious energy\, collaborating with his band and guest instrumentalists to craft immersive\, unforgettable experiences. His concerts are celebrated for their warmth\, precision\, and emotional depth. \nThroughout his decades-long career\, Jesse Cook has remained devoted to musical exploration. His boundary-defying artistry has introduced flamenco and world music to wider audiences while maintaining a signature style that is both technically masterful and soulfully expressive. \nThat authenticity has clearly resonated—with over a billion streams and views across platforms to date—proving his sound remains as relevant as it is revered.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jesse-cook-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174017Z
CREATED:20260831T174017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174017Z
UID:10037473-1794598200-1794605400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:National Geographic Live Discovering the Galápagos
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sarah Knutie \nMeet iconic species like blue-footed boobies\, hammerhead sharks\, giant tortoises\, and other amazing wildlife that call the Galápagos Islands home. Then we go on assignment with National Geographic Explorer and disease ecologist Sarah Knutie to explore the groundbreaking science of the air\, land\, and sea with Darwin’s finches and shark nurseries. \nAbout Sarah Knutie \nSarah Knutie is a disease ecologist who studies the effects of invasive parasites on Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos Islands\, where she has worked since 2010. She is an associate professor at the University of Connecticut. She has a passion for teaching\, especially when she can incorporate hands-on fieldwork\, and she mentors an amazing group of female scientists. \nNational Geographic Live brings our Explorers from the field to Rockport\, live on stage. \nNational Geographic continues to push the boundaries of knowledge\, uncovering new insights about the natural and cultural worlds and strengthening our connection to them and one another. We bring these stories of adventure\, world cultures and places to life in exhibitions\, live events and experiences designed for audiences of all ages. This storytelling comes to life through National Geographic Live\, where National Geographic Explorers take the stage to share fascinating stories from the field and breathtaking photography.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/national-geographic-live-discovering-the-galapagos/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Photography
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174158Z
CREATED:20260831T174158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174158Z
UID:10037453-1794654000-1794664800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Toy Story
DESCRIPTION:When their owner is away\, Woody\, Buzz Lightyear\, and the rest of the toys come to life for an unforgettable adventure. As rivalry turns into friendship\, the two unlikely heroes must work together to find their way home. Pixar’s beloved original Toy Story is a timeless family classic filled with humor\, heart\, and imagination.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/toy-story/
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:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174559Z
CREATED:20260831T174559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174559Z
UID:10037479-1795289400-1795296600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Ekep Nkwelle
DESCRIPTION:Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today’s jazz scene\, with a journey from Washington\, DC\, to New York City. She refined her talents at Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, Howard University\, and The Juilliard School. \n“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own.” –All About Jazz \nHer captivating voice has earned her collaborations with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and the late Russell Malone. She has also performed on renowned stages including SFJAZZ\, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert\, Marians Jazzroom\, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. \nIn 2023\, she received the Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, highlighting her artistry. Beyond performing\, Ekep supports influential arts organizations including The National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Jazz Houston\, and she is one of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s latest rising stars.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ekep-nkwelle/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192106Z
CREATED:20260831T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192106Z
UID:10037475-1795807800-1795815000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:The Clements Brothers Present A Paul Simon Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Experience the timeless music of Paul Simon with The Clements Brothers in a captivating quartet tribute filled with soaring harmonies and exceptional musicianship. George Clements brings the music vividly to life\, drawing on his experience portraying Paul Simon in the national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story. \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. With 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-present-a-paul-simon-tribute/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142136Z
CREATED:20260904T142136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142136Z
UID:10037950-1795863600-1795874400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Elf - HD Film
DESCRIPTION:Raised as an elf at the North Pole\, Buddy travels to New York City in search of his real family—and discovers a world that could use a little more Christmas spirit. Filled with laughter\, heart\, and holiday cheer\, Elf is a beloved comedy the whole family will enjoy.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/elf-hd-film/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192207Z
CREATED:20260831T192207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192207Z
UID:10037476-1795971600-1795978800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Christian Sands
DESCRIPTION:Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist Christian Sands’ new Embracing Dawn\, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records. \nSands’ LP is nothing less than a cinematic narration of the stages of grief\, crafted by one of jazz’s finest young composers. It’s a “breakup record\,” to be sure — composed while Sands was experiencing the hurt that only a sudden absence of love can deliver — but it’s so much more. In its thoughtfully assembled nine tracks are a group therapy session\, a guide to healing\, and an understanding that Sands’ deeply personal angst could apply to any person who has lost a partner\, a job\, a loved one\, an opportunity\, the list goes on. In other words\, Embracing Dawn is for everyone. \n“I actually tried not to write this record\,” Sands says with a laugh. “It was painful. I was going through heartbreak\, and I didn’t know what to do — and so I decided to put it all into music. But I knew I wasn’t alone in this feeling. So why not create a safe space for people to go when they’re having this feeling\, when they’re having these thoughts or questions?” \nEmbracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s GRAMMY-nominated Be Water. Following that album’s release\, the New York Times commented\, “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch\, he seems always to be flowing in new directions\, integrating elements of prog rock\, gospel and Western classical into a forward-tumbling jazz conception.” Embracing Dawn furthers Sands’ uniquely cultivated jazz language\, where agile post-bop meets soulful bluesy tinges and gorgeous swells of strings. Sands’ love of classical orchestration\, he explains\, is rooted in his lifelong obsession with film. \nUltimately\, Sands’ sound and philosophy are informed by two of his most essential mentors: bass maestro Christian McBride\, who\, as Sands’ longtime employer\, taught him the importance of always being yourself; and the late piano legend Dr. Billy Taylor\, who stressed how crucial it is to connect jazz to a wide-ranging audience. “I want Embracing Dawn to be something you gravitate toward because of the story\,” Sands says.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/christian-sands-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192426Z
CREATED:20260831T192426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192426Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Big Band Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the holidays with holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. \n“In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought after ensembles in the North Shore and Greater Boston area selling out 23 consecutive shows at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport\, Ma. ” – Gloucester Daily Times \nEnjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. \nIn just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. The Band was formed in December of 2010 when director Carlos Menezes Jr. teamed up with friends and fellow musicians Paula Burns\, Shawn Lowe\, Mike Lentini\, and Rick Geraghty to discuss the potentials of starting up a 17-piece big band. What was once a dream quickly became reality when Menezes found the roster full in just a week’s time. Driven by the talents of local musicians\, the Cape Ann Big Band prides itself in performing to entertain and connect with its local community. This is a group that truly operates as a family. This diverse big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz\, swing\, New Orleans street bands\, soul\, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time. The Cape Ann Big Band prides itself with having a repertoire that has no boundaries.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-big-band-holiday-3/2026-12-04/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192426Z
CREATED:20260831T192426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192426Z
UID:10037503-1796479200-1796486400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann Big Band Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the holidays with holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. \n“In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought after ensembles in the North Shore and Greater Boston area selling out 23 consecutive shows at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport\, Ma. ” – Gloucester Daily Times \nEnjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. \nIn just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. The Band was formed in December of 2010 when director Carlos Menezes Jr. teamed up with friends and fellow musicians Paula Burns\, Shawn Lowe\, Mike Lentini\, and Rick Geraghty to discuss the potentials of starting up a 17-piece big band. What was once a dream quickly became reality when Menezes found the roster full in just a week’s time. Driven by the talents of local musicians\, the Cape Ann Big Band prides itself in performing to entertain and connect with its local community. This is a group that truly operates as a family. This diverse big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz\, swing\, New Orleans street bands\, soul\, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time. The Cape Ann Big Band prides itself with having a repertoire that has no boundaries.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-big-band-holiday-3/2026-12-05/1/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192426Z
CREATED:20260831T192426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192426Z
UID:10037504-1796497200-1796504400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann Big Band Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the holidays with holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. \n“In just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought after ensembles in the North Shore and Greater Boston area selling out 23 consecutive shows at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport\, Ma. ” – Gloucester Daily Times \nEnjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites\, old and new\, infused with a bit of jazz\, swing\, and rock n’ roll. \nIn just a short span of time\, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. The Band was formed in December of 2010 when director Carlos Menezes Jr. teamed up with friends and fellow musicians Paula Burns\, Shawn Lowe\, Mike Lentini\, and Rick Geraghty to discuss the potentials of starting up a 17-piece big band. What was once a dream quickly became reality when Menezes found the roster full in just a week’s time. Driven by the talents of local musicians\, the Cape Ann Big Band prides itself in performing to entertain and connect with its local community. This is a group that truly operates as a family. This diverse big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz\, swing\, New Orleans street bands\, soul\, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time. The Cape Ann Big Band prides itself with having a repertoire that has no boundaries.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-big-band-holiday-3/2026-12-05/2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192255Z
CREATED:20260831T192255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192255Z
UID:10037477-1796569200-1796576400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Lúnasa Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:The beloved Irish folk supergroup Lúnasa\, called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” (The Irish Echo) returns for a festive holiday concert celebrating the winter solstice. Don’t miss some of the finest pickers\, pipers and fiddlers in the world—Lúnasa will get your spirit (and your feet) moving! “Lúnasa reigns as the new Celtic royalty.” – The Boston Herald Formed in 1997\, Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh\, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again\, having sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2\,000 shows across 36 countries including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall\, The Hollywood Bowl\, National Concert Hall (Dublin) and Paris Bercy\, and many of the leading festivals such as Glastonbury\, Womadelaide & Edmonton. From the start\, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Critical acclaim followed\, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music\,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” Lunasa’s current lineup features: Trevor Hutchinson\, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys: piper Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen: Flute player Kevin Crawford\, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players\, was a member of Moving Cloud: award-winning fiddler Sean Smyth\, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Coolfin and accordionist Alan Kelly; Colin Farrell is a multiple award winning fiddler\, who has toured with Project West\, Grada and Michael McGoldrick: Guitarist Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook\, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lunasa-winter-solstice-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192336Z
CREATED:20260831T192336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192336Z
UID:10037478-1796671800-1796679000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Vienna Boys Choir
DESCRIPTION:The angelic-voiced musicians of the Vienna Boys Choir celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs\, classical masterpieces\, Christmas hymns\, and holiday carols. For six centuries\, these young cultural ambassadors have been adored the world over for their wide range of repertoire\, purity of tone\, and generosity of musical spirit. The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most celebrated and historic choirs in the world. Boys have sung at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel since at least 1296\, and in 1498 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I formally established a Court Chapel in Vienna\, specifying that boys be included among its singers. This act laid the foundation for the Vienna Boys Choir\, whose early members traveled with the imperial court to perform at coronations\, weddings\, state ceremonies\, and other important occasions throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Over the centuries\, the Viennese court attracted many of Europe’s greatest musical figures\, including Heinrich Isaac\, Johann Joseph Fux\, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, and Anton Bruckner. Joseph Haydn\, Michael Haydn\, and Franz Schubert all sang as boys with the choir\, linking the ensemble directly to some of the most important names in classical music history. Today\, the Vienna Boys Choir is a private\, nonprofit organization and an entire educational campus devoted to choral training. Its schools serve 330 boys and girls ages six to nineteen\, all of whom receive individual voice lessons and sing in one of the campus choirs. In addition to the four internationally touring boys’ choirs\, the institution includes the Vienna Girls Choir\, Chorus Primus\, and Chorus Juventus. Its educational tradition is recognized by UNESCO as cultural heritage and is open to students regardless of origin\, gender\, nationality\, or religion. The 90 active boy choristers are divided among four touring choirs\, each performing under the name Vienna Boys Choir. Together\, they give nearly 300 concerts each year for audiences around the world. Since 1924\, the choirs have completed more than 1\,000 tours in 100 countries and performed more than 29\,000 concerts. In Vienna\, the choirs continue their historic role by singing Sunday Mass in the Imperial Chapel with members of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera men’s chorus. They also appear regularly in major symphonic concerts\, at the Salzburg Festival\, and with the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert. In 2023\, the Choir celebrated its 525th anniversary\, marked by major recording and publishing projects. In 2024\, the Vienna Boys Choir and Vienna Girls Choir jointly received the European Culture Award. Erasmus Baumgartner was appointed Artistic Director in 2023.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vienna-boys-choir/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192603Z
CREATED:20260831T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192603Z
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SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:One of the nation’s preeminent period orchestras\, Boston’s own Handel & Haydn Society presents Handel’s iconic\, treasured holiday tradition in a special chamber arrangement for chamber orchestra and chorus led by Associate Conductor Ian Watson. \nHANDEL & HAYDN SOCIETY \nOne of the nation’s preeminent period orchestras\, the Boston-based Handel and Haydn Society presents a critically acclaimed series each year at Symphony Hall and other leading venues. Founded in 1815\, H+H is among the oldest continuously performing classical music ensembles in the United States\, and is unique for its longevity\, capacity for reinvention\, and distinguished history of premieres. Through the Karen S. and George D. Levy Education Program\, H+H also provides engaging\, accessible\, and broadly inclusive music education to thousands of children each year. \nAs an orchestra considered masters of historically informed performances\, audiences have the opportunity to hear the unique textures and dynamics afforded by period instruments and orchestras. Musical lines that might disappear in larger ensembles become clearer and more prominent\, and the end result is a truly intimate and gratifying musical experience. H+H began as a choral society founded by middle-class Bostonians who aspired to improve the quality of singing in their growing American city. In the first decades of its existence\, H+H gave the American premieres of Handel’s Messiah (1818)\, Haydn’s Creation (1819)\, Verdi’s Requiem (1878)\, and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (1879). Since its founding\, H+H has given more than 2\,000 performances before a total audience exceeding 2.8 million. \nIn addition to its performances\, H+H reaches a worldwide audience through ambitious recordings including the critically-acclaimed Haydn The Creation\, the best-selling Joy to the World: An American Christmas\, and Handel Messiah\, recorded live at Symphony Hall under Christophers’ direction.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/handels-messiah-3/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T213000
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SUMMARY:Tony DeSare: Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:Tony DeSare delivers a fresh take on the Great American Songbook\, blending jazz\, swing\, and pop with charm and virtuosity. From Sinatra to Billy Joel\, plus his own award-winning songs\, DeSare’s program celebrates timeless melodies and heartfelt storytelling. A dynamic evening of all your holiday favorites with one of today’s most engaging performers. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nTony DeSare performs with infectious joy\, wry playfulness and robust musicality. Named “Rising Star Male Vocalist” in Downbeat magazine\, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and headlining major symphony orchestras\, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show\, NPR\, A Prairie Home Companion\, and the Today Show\, and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with YouTube supergroup Postmodern Jukebox. He has been a featured guest artist with over 100 symphony orchestras with some highlights including the Cleveland Orchestra\, The New York Pops\, The San Francisco Symphony\, The Houston Symphony\, and the Chicago Symphony. \nNotwithstanding his critically acclaimed turns as a singer/pianist\, DeSare is also an award-winning composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest\, but has written the theme song for the motion picture My Date With Drew and several broadcast commercials\, and has scored five films. His sound is romantic\, swinging\, and sensual\, but what sets DeSare apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and contemporary\, yet pays homage to the Great American Songbook. \nTony has a strong presence on social media and continues to release his “song diaries\,” recordings from his home studio that started in 2020 and now number in the 100s. Tony has numerous recordings available on all platforms and playlists. \nTony DeSare is a Yamaha Artist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tony-desare-holiday-pops-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192723Z
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SUMMARY:Take 6
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the extraordinary harmonies of Take 6\, one of the most acclaimed vocal groups in music. With 10 GRAMMY Awards\, 10 Dove Awards\, two NAACP Image Awards\, a Soul Train Award\, and induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame\, the legendary sextet brings its unmistakable sound to a joyful holiday concert. \nWith 10 Grammy Awards\, 10 Dove Awards\, 2 NAACP Image Awards\, a Soul Train Award\, and more\, Take 6 (Claude McKnight\, Mark Kibble\, Joel Kibble\, Dave Thomas\, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley) continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. April 2018 marks the release of their sixteenth album\, aptly titled ICONIC (SRG/Universal) and the debut of a PBS special\, The Summit\, alongside The Manhattan Transfer. \nThe new recording\, ICONIC\, is composed of the songs the sextet loves to perform both on stage and for the pure joy of lending their voices to songs that have taken on a greater meaning to them and to their audiences over their career of nearly four decades. These eclectic tunes pay tribute to both the music and the artists that made them famous\, from a fun and vocally significant cover of Justin Timberlake’s Can’t Stop the Feeling\, a unique and harmonic interpretation of Christopher Cross’ Sailing\, Khristian’s melodic and memorable vocal on Norah Jones’ Don’t Know Why to a jazz cover that the Beatles would surely be pleased with of Got To Get You Into My Life. They pay homage to their friend Al Jarreau\, with their rendition of Roof Garden\, and are true to their gospel roots with the hymn Nothing But the Blood. Change The World (Eric Clapton)\, the first single\, was the most-added tune in Smooth Jazz upon its release. Take 6’s last release\, in 2016\, Believe (SRG/Universal) landed on six Billboard charts simultaneously. \nTheir wide array of fans can enjoy their performances on The Summit as part of the Soundstage concert series. The special debuts nationally on the public television network in April 2018. The impressive collaboration with The Manhattan Transfer was recorded at their show in Chicago during their 46-city 2017 tour “THE SUMMIT: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6.” Gleefully for audiences\, the repertoire includes songs neither band has ever recorded. \nTake 6 has admirably and adeptly crossed most musical genres\, from straight-ahead Jazz to Pop to adult R&B\, doo wop to blues. Like a fine-tuned vocal orchestra (Alvin\, bass; Khristian\, baritone; Claude\, Dave\, Mark and Joel\, tenors)\, the group continues to push the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release\, and with their ever-evolving live performances. \nAny singer who aspires for vocal excellence cannot overlook the contributions these men have made to music. Take 6 has performed with and won praise from such luminaries as Stevie Wonder\, Brian Wilson\, Ben E. King\, Ladysmith Black Mambazo\, Al Jarreau\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Ray Charles\, and Whitney Houston\, to name a very few. \nSome of the honors Take 6 has enjoyed over the past few years include being chosen as the first musical group to perform in Cuba at the normalization of relations between our two countries\, and their induction into The Gospel Music Hall of Fame. \nTake 6 has come a long way from their days at Huntsville\, Alabama’s Oakwood College where Claude McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman’s Estates Quartet in 1980. When tenor Mark Kibble heard the group rehearsing in the dorm\, he joined in the harmonies and performed on stage that night. When Mervyn Warren joined shortly afterward\, they took the name Alliance. Yet\, when they signed to Reprise Records/Warner Bros. in 1987\, they found that there was another group with the same name\, so they became Take 6. Says McKnight: “Take 6 was all about a democratic process of sitting in a room together and throwing a couple of hundred names at each other and Take 6 was the one that got the most yay votes [laughing.] It pretty much was a play on the Take 5 jazz standard and the fact that there are six of us in the group\, so it became Take 6.” Their self-titled debut CD won over jazz and pop critics\, scored two 1988 Grammy Awards\, landed in the Top Ten Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian Charts — and they’ve never slowed down. \nWhat makes the music and the group last this long? The answers are direct and simple: faith\, friendship\, respect\, and love of music. The multi-platinum selling sextet says of their longevity\, “We are family in the sense that we care deeply about each other\, which helps keep us together. We have times when it gets tough\, but we pull together because of the love and respect we have for one another. The group’s willingness to let members do other projects also adds to the brand and the cohesiveness of the group\,” says Joey Kibble. Kibble is a motivational speaker and Alvin Chea does voiceover work session-singing on dozens of TV shows\, feature films and commercials with his uniquely recognizable bass vocals. Two of the members have solo projects in the works\, others produce outside acts\, Mark Kibble arranges for A list artists and McKnight is working on a documentary. “It adds even more credibility and depth to the group as a whole\, enriched by each of our outside skills and experiences\,” Kibble adds.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/take-6-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000
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SUMMARY:Squirrel Nut Zippers
DESCRIPTION:From Hot to the holidays: Squirrel Nut Zippers keep the 30th anniversary celebration going with their festive Christmas Caravan tour. \nThe Squirrel Nut Zippers return with their beloved Christmas Caravan Tour\, bringing a festive blend of vintage jazz\, New Orleans swing\, folk traditions\, and holiday spirit to audiences nationwide. Following a successful year celebrating the 30th anniversary of their platinum-certified breakthrough album Hot with a special anniversary tour\, the band continues the celebration by bringing their singular musical magic to the holiday season. \nPart holiday spectacular\, part musical time machine\, the Christmas Caravan combines seasonal classics\, fan-favorite selections from the band’s acclaimed Christmas Caravan album\, and highlights from the Squirrel Nut Zippers’ celebrated catalog. From heartwarming ballads and spirited sing-alongs to rollicking dance numbers\, the show creates an atmosphere that feels equally at home beneath twinkling Christmas lights and inside a lively Prohibition-era speakeasy.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/squirrel-nut-zippers/
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:20261218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T213000
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SUMMARY:Good Winter with Seamus Egan
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the warmth\, wonder\, and storytelling spirit of the season with Good Winter: A Celtic Christmas. Acclaimed musician and composer Seamus Egan invites audiences on a richly woven holiday journey of music\, song\, poetry\, and story\, drawing on Celtic traditions that honor community\, memory\, and the turning of the year. Blending beloved seasonal songs\, original works\, traditional tunes\, and spoken word\, this intimate and uplifting program captures the joy\, humor\, and reflection that define the holiday season. \nFrom his beginnings as a teen prodigy\, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records\, to founding the influential Irish-American band Solas\, Seamus Egan has inspired generations of musicians and helped shape the sound of contemporary Irish music. \nHis work as a film composer and musical director has deepened his understanding of music’s power to tell stories\, and nowhere is that gift more evident than in Good Winter. Featuring fiddle\, flute\, whistle\, guitar\, banjo\, piano\, accordion\, and vocals\, Egan and his ensemble create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and deeply personal. Filled with soaring melodies\, heartfelt stories\, and festive spirit\, Good Winter: A Celtic Christmas is a joyous invitation to gather together\, reflect on the year gone by\, and welcome the season with warmth and song.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/good-winter-with-seamus-egan/
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:20261219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193213Z
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SUMMARY:Samson et Dalila
DESCRIPTION:Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire \nSaint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes\, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley\, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide. \nConductor: Giacomo Sagripanti Production: Darko Tresnjak \nDalila: Aigul Akhmetshina Set Designer: Alexander Dodge \nSamson: Clay Hilley Costume Designer: Linda Cho \nHigh Priest of Dagon: Quinn Kelsey Lighting Designer: Donald Holder \nAbimélech: Alfred Walker Choreographer Austin McCormick \nOld Hebrew: Morris Robinson C. Graham Berwind\, III Chorus Director: Tilman Michael
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/samson-et-dalila/
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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