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SUMMARY:Closing Night: On the Ocean's Edge
DESCRIPTION:Maeve Gilchrist | Seamus Egan | David Coffin | Trio Oko | Nuala Kennedy | The Rockport Celtic Festival House Band \nIn this jam packed evening we bring together some of the most cutting edge sounds from the Celtic World as well as local Cape Ann hero\, David Coffin and the innovative new Harp Trio\, Trio Oko. \nIn tonight’s performance we present a World Premier by the Irish singer and flautist\, Nuala Kennedy. A four part suite of music inspired by the fire festivals which mark the seasons of the traditional Celtic Year: Samhain (Winter)\, Imbolc (Spring)\, Bealtaine (Summer) and Lunasa (Autumn). With poetry woven throughout\, this world premier will be performed by Nuala with the incredible House band (Logan Coale\, Maeve Gilchrist\, Alan Murray and more) In the first act of the show\, Irish Music Legend\, Seamus Egan and Artistic Director Maeve Gilchrist join forces with strings to perform tunes from their new album ‘Into the Ice’\, a sonic retelling of the famous Shackleton expedition\, through the lens of traditional Irish Music\, electronics and prose. Prepare to be transported! In addition we have two more of Vivaldi’s seasons to round off the year\, sing-along shanties with the inimitable David Coffin and all types of one-off collaborations including a harp duet and lush string arrangements of traditional Celtic tunes!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/closing-night-on-the-oceans-edge/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Words & Music: The Celtic Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join host Maeve Gilchrist and musical guests\, Lindsay O Donovan\, David Coffin\, Seamus Egan\, Edwin Huizinga\, Nuala Kennedy and some special guests in this intimate hour-long celebration of the time-old relationship between words and music. \nLocation: Third Floor Reception Hall \nDuring this meditative performance we ask our artists to share words of meaning: poetry and prose\, personal stories and tales of the imagination. Set against a soundscape of songs\, improvisation and melodies designed to move the spirit.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/words-music-the-celtic-spirit/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260810T172733Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Céildh
DESCRIPTION:Grab a drink at the bar\, bring your dancing shoes and join host Maeve Gilchrist for an exhilarating evening of fiddle music and dance! Enjoy the traditional session hosted by Abbie MacQuarrie along with some surprise special guests. And be prepared to grab a partner and dance as Abbie teaches some easy-to-learn traditional Ceili-dances. Pure-drop fun! \nLocation: Third Floor Reception Hall
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/celtic-ceildh/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260810T172618Z
CREATED:20260810T172618Z
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SUMMARY:Strings on Strings
DESCRIPTION:Maeve Gilchrist | Copley Street | The Fretless (with special guest Madeleine Rogers) | Edwin Huizinga and William Coulter (Fire and Grace) \nA string focused extravaganza of a night where we hear music from the world-class\, pure-drop traditional sounds of Boston-based band\, Copley Street (Joey Abarta\, Nathan Gourley and Owen Marshall) next to Baroque fiddler extraordinaire\, Edwin Huizinga and guitarist William Coulter play their jaw-dropping distillations of Vivaldi’s four seasons. \nThis evening will bring us the joy of Spring and the visceral excitement of Summer as we hear these two instruments cover an entire orchestra’s worth of texture\, melody and soul. In the second half of the concert we bring back Canada’s award-winning quartet\, The Fretless\, this time joining forces with the stunning vocals of Madeleine Rogers. This pan-Canadian group is reinventing the meaning of string quartet and bringing the sounds of their respective string cultures into indie territory\, garnering new audiences\, new sounds and creating a whole new horizon. Pulling it all together\, Rockport’s Artistic Director Maeve Gilchrist will bring her harp\, poetry and context to each act to turn this whole evening into an unforgettable story of songs\, tunes and concerti!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/strings-on-strings/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T172514Z
CREATED:20260810T172514Z
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SUMMARY:Chantey Sing
DESCRIPTION:Bring your voices to a boisterous Chantey Sing with David Coffin. Sing along on the chorus of a hauling\, stamping\, heaving\, capstan\, what-have-you chantey. Let’s rattle the rafters!!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/chantey-sing/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T123000
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SUMMARY:Salon Session
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our 2026 commissioned composer\, Nuala Kennedy and hear about the nuances of writing new works through the lens of traditional Irish Music. Hear Edwin Huizinga and William Coulter describe the Creative process of distilling Vivaldi’s famous Four seasons in all its orchestrational nuance down to two instruments: guitar and fiddle! Bring your own questions. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of our 2026 artists up close and have some of your questions answered! Hosted by Maeve Gilchrist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/salon-session/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260828T183149Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Night: A Festival of Riches
DESCRIPTION:Maeve Gilchrist | Nuala Kennedy | The Louise Bichan Band | Oisin Mcauly | Caoimhin O Fearghail | Alan Murray | Sam Reider | The Human Hands \nThis Friday night concert offers a smorgasbord of delights as we present a diverse and exciting array of artists that represent the breadth and eclecticism that has become a trademark of the Rockport Celtic Festival. Think of it as a festival in itself! \nHailing from Dundalk\, Ireland\, Nuala Kennedy brings her uniquely soulful vocals and flute playing to our Friday night extravaganza\, joined by Alan Murray on Guitar. Hailing from one of the most northernmost points of Scotland\, Orkney-born fiddler\, Louise Bichan brings an incredibly dynamic transatlantic band of young musicians bringing to life music inspired by her upbringing on the culturally rich Island of Orkney. Virtuosic Donegal fiddler\, Oisin Mcauly (Danu) pairs up with TG4 Young Musician of the Year and RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award’s best instrumentalist winner\, Caoimhín Ó Fearghail to create a duo of instrumental music that’s sure to set fire to the stage! And as if that weren’t enough\, we have the incredible Americana/jazz/roots music band Sam Reider and the Human Hands bringing the party with their unique blend of fiddle\, saxophone\, accordion and bass and showcasing the most one of the most exciting sounds on the American New Acoustic Scene right now. And best of all\, what happens when all these artists meet?! Don’t miss it!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/opening-night-a-festival-of-riches/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T210000
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CREATED:20260810T171214Z
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SUMMARY:Yonder Mountain String Band
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band set the tone for a new way forward in acoustic music\, carrying bluegrass into rooms and conversations it had never reached before. Nearly three decades later\, that same spirit still guides them\, alive and present on Good As True (2026)\, the band’s 12th studio album\, released March 2026. The record captures Yonder in full stride. It’s unguarded and in motion\, preserving the spark of musicians playing in real time and leaning into everything they have learned along the way. \nGood As True (2026) digs into communication\, the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say\, the things we mean\, and what gets lost in between. \n“Brand New Heartache\,” the album’s lead single\, lives in that fragile moment after a breakup when heartbreak and forward motion exist at the same time. Built on rock-leaning verses and a bluegrass-lifted chorus\, it turns loss into motion and sets the tone for the record. From the indelible guitar riff and self-reckoning at the heart of “Blind” to the sharp\, sarcastic truth of “Long Ride\,” the album stays rooted in real life\, tracing personal and political fractures on “Nothing New” and “The Lie.” “One to One Another” and “Always Almost” linger in the struggle to connect. \n“Barroom Feather” stands on its own. Recorded live in the studio\, the song began with lyrics and drifted into a spontaneous jam that became one of the record’s most expansive moments\, stretching past sixteen minutes. Anchored by a subtle drum track\, it broadens the band’s rhythmic range without losing Yonder’s acoustic core. \nAcross eight original tracks co-written by Adam Aijala (guitar\, vocals)\, Dave Johnston (banjo\, vocals)\, Ben Kaufmann (bass vocals)\, and Nick Piccininni (mandolin\, vocals)\, Good As True (2026) reflects a group writing from inside their own history\, relationships\, and the world around them. Brought to life by the full five-piece lineup\, including fiddle player Coleman Smith\, the album carries the interplay and identity of the band as it exists today. The songs move between drive\, reflection\, humor\, and weight. It is forward-looking and fully alive\, a reminder that Yonder Mountain String Band’s story is still unfolding.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yonder-mountain-string-band-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185033Z
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SUMMARY:Huntertones
DESCRIPTION:Dan White\, sax | Chris Ott\, trombone | Brad Mason\, trumpet | Joshua Hill\, guitar | Adam DeAscentis\, bass | John Hubbell\, drums \nHuntertones consistently turns heads and grabs ears with distinctive\, horns-of plenty happenings. On stages\, in studios and across the internet\, this malleable unit offers an inimitable blend of jazz\, funk\, pop\, soul\, hip-hop\, and R&B. In parallel to full-group pursuits—appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and performing with Lawrence\, Lake Street Dive\, Louis Cato\, Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter\, and Cory Wong—Huntertones’ horns operate both in the pocket and outside the box. In every way\, shape and form\, Huntertones captivates with a connective energy like no other. Demonstrating commitment to what’s real\, this outfit reaches new heights with Transmission (8/21/26). \n“Honest\, genuine\, skillfully executed music without limitations that is uplifting and cannot be quantified.” -Jon Batiste
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/huntertones/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T184223Z
CREATED:20260804T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184223Z
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SUMMARY:Tuba Skinny
DESCRIPTION:Tuba Skinny\, the pride of New Orleans’ vibrant and fertile trad jazz scene\, returns to Rockport for two shows! The beloved Crescent City collective started out over a decade ago as show-stopping French Quarter street buskers and have since turned into one of the greatest musical ambassadors of New Orleans\, traveling the world with their spirited takes on Depression-era blues\, spirituals\, ragtime and traditional jazz. \nFor over a decade\, Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity\, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They’ve attracted a wide variety of fans—young and old\, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts—with the strength of their musicianship and the scope of their jazz and American roots music catalog. \nWhile they’ve become known as world-class interpreters of traditional jazz\, over the years they’ve branched out into jug band music\, spirituals\, country blues\, string band music\, ragtime\, and New Orleans R&B. Their approach is a true reflection of Americana\, encompassing the full genealogy of popular American music from an early 20th century perspective. \nDespite a general lack of interest in social media and a limited release of their music online\, they’ve amassed an enthusiastic digital following. \nAfter a decade of playing (mostly) other artist’s songs\, Tuba Skinny decided to fulfill a long-time dream with the release of Magnolia Stroll—their first album of all-original tunes. Featuring compositions from Erika\, Shaye\, Robin\, Barnabus\, Craig\, and Max\, it is their love song to all the musicians\, living and dead\, who have inspired them\, as well as to the neighborhoods of New Orleans that have nurtured them. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nSep 1\, 2026\, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSep 1\, 2026\, 8:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tuba-skinny-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T165126Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven & Correia
DESCRIPTION:Shai Wosner\, piano | Stella Chen\, violin | Matthew Lipman\, viola | Brannon Cho\, cello \nThese renowned artists come together for a powerful collaborative program featuring chamber arrangements of Beethoven’s Leonore Overture and the “Eroica” Symphony alongside a work by Correia. This performance reimagines symphonic grandeur through collective artistry and contemporary perspective. \nPROGRAM\nBEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture (piano quartet arr.)\nCORREIA: Cantares\nIntermission\nBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” (piano quartet arr.) \nSHAI WOSNER\, piano\nPianist Shai Wosner is internationally recognized for his exceptional artistry\, musical integrity\, and creative insight. Praised by NPR for his “keen musical mind and deep musical soul\,” he is admired for performances that span the core classical repertoire from Beethoven and Schubert to Ligeti and today’s leading composers. \nDeeply committed to contemporary music\, Wosner recently gave the world premiere of Vijay Iyer’s Piano Concerto: Handmade Universe\, written for him and the East Coast Chamber Orchestra\, with whom he maintains a longstanding artistic partnership. His engagement with new music also includes innovative projects pairing canonical works with newly commissioned compositions. \nAn active soloist and chamber musician\, Wosner performs regularly at major venues and festivals worldwide\, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, and has collaborated with artists such as Joshua Bell and Martin Fröst. His arrangements of Beethoven symphonies for piano trio are widely performed. \nWosner’s acclaimed recordings feature music by Beethoven\, Schubert\, Ligeti\, and contemporary composers. His honors include an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, Martin E. Segal Award\, and Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. Born in Israel\, he studied with Emanuel Ax at The Juilliard School\, where he now serves on the piano faculty. \nSTELLA CHEN\, violin\nPraised for her “silken grace” and “brilliant command” (The Strad)\, American violinist Stella Chen gained international recognition as the winner of the 2019 Queen Elizabeth International Violin Competition. Her critically acclaimed debut album\, Stella x Schubert\, released in 2023 on Apple Music’s Platoon label\, earned her the Gramophone Award for Young Artist of the Year. \nChen performs widely across North America\, Europe\, and Asia as a soloist\, recitalist\, and chamber musician. Recent highlights include debuts with the New York Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony\, Minnesota Orchestra\, Israel Philharmonic\, Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared at leading venues such as the Vienna Musikverein\, Concertgebouw Amsterdam\, and Berlin Philharmonie\, and performs regularly with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York and on tour. \nHighlights of Chen’s 2025–26 season include concerto debuts with the Vancouver Symphony\, Cincinnati Symphony\, and Antwerp Symphony orchestras\, as well as an American tour with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra\, including a performance at Carnegie Hall. She also appears in recital and chamber music performances at La Jolla Music Society and Chamber Music San Francisco\, and leads a residency at the San Francisco Conservatory. \nA dedicated chamber musician and educator\, Chen has been featured at major international festivals and is a member of the faculty at Juilliard’s College and Pre-College Divisions. She performs on the 1720 “General Kyd” Stradivarius\, generously on loan from Dr. Ryuji Ueno and Rare Violins In Consortium. \nMATTHEW LIPMAN\, viola\nAmerican violist Matthew Lipman has been praised by The New York Times for his “rich tone and elegant phrasing” and by the Chicago Tribune for his “splendid technique and musical sensitivity.” Widely regarded as one of the leading instrumentalists of his generation\, he appears frequently as both a soloist and chamber musician. \n“splendid technique and musical sensitivity” – THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE\nLipman has performed with major orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, Munich Symphony Orchestra\, Minnesota Orchestra\, and American Symphony Orchestra\, and has collaborated with conductors such as Sir Neville Marriner\, Osmo Vänskä\, Edward Gardner\, and Leon Botstein. As a recitalist and soloist\, he has appeared at Carnegie Hall\, Wigmore Hall\, Walt Disney Concert Hall\, the Zürich Tonhalle\, and festivals including Aspen\, Ravinia\, and Rheingau. \nA passionate advocate for contemporary music\, Lipman has premiered works by Clarice Assad\, Helen Grime\, Malika Kishino\, and David Ludwig\, and collaborates closely with today’s leading composers. His debut album Ascent\, featuring the world premiere recording of Shostakovich’s Impromptu for viola and piano\, was released on Cedille Records and praised by The Strad. Additional recordings include releases on Sony Classical\, Deutsche Grammophon\, and Avie Records. \nLipman is a regular member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and collaborates with many of today’s foremost artists. A recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, he is on faculty at Stony Brook University. He performs on a viola made for him by Samuel Zygmuntowicz. \nBRANNON CHO\, cello\nBrannon Cho is the First Prize winner of the prestigious 6th International Paulo Cello Competition\, and is also a top prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth\, Naumburg\, and Cassadó International Cello Competitions. \nMost recently\, Brannon Cho is the recipient of the 2020 Janos Starker Foundation Award\, the Landgraf von Hessen Prize from Kronberg Academy\, the 2019 Ivan Galamian Award previously held by James Ehnes\, and is a scholarship holder in the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation. \nBrannon Cho has appeared as a soloist with many of the top orchestras around the world\, including the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra\, Minnesota Orchestra\, Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, Belgian National Orchestra\, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra\, and Brussels Philharmonic. \nBorn in New Jersey\, Brannon Cho received his Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music under Hans Jørgen Jensen. He was awarded the Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory\, where he studied with Laurence Lesser. Today\, he is in the Professional Studies program at the Kronberg Academy\, under the tutelage of Frans Helmerson. Brannon Cho performs on a rare cello made by Antonio Casini in 1668 in Modena\, Italy.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beethoven-correia/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T213000
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SUMMARY:The Hot Sardines
DESCRIPTION:Emerging a decade ago from the underground parties of Brooklyn to touring worldwide and recording a string of albums that’s racked up more than 60 million streams\, the Hot Sardines’ own “potent and assured” (The New York Times)\, “simply phenomenal” (The Times\, London) brand of reinvigorated classic jazz landed them at the center of a whirlwind. \nIn 2024\, cofounders Elizabeth Bougerol (vocals) and Evan Palazzo (piano) debuted \nthe Sardines’ new project at Carnegie Hall\, selling out with in hours. Banned Jazz is a celebration of joy as an act of resistance and the unifying power of music\, recounting how political forces in the U.S. and Europe tried (and failed) to suppress the music of Louis Armstrong\, Josephine Baker\, Benny Goodman and more\, with its messages of cultural\, racial\, and sexual freedom. Frontwoman and powerhouse storyteller Bougerol weaves vivid historical vignettes—of dancehall raids\, black-market recordings\, and Nazi-era laws that made playing (or even hearing) jazz a punishable offense—into an electrifying live-music experience. Her rallying cry “These are times that need live music” has never felt truer. \nThe Sardines’ latest recording is C’est La Vie\, a bilingual affair of vintage jazz standards and originals. The title track\, a Bossa nova original in French\, is a timely ode to fully living each moment\, even when you don’t know what the next will bring. A gospel-inflected “Moon River” came about when Elizabeth and Evan were tapped by director Greg Mottola to contribute music to the Miramax release Confess\, Fletch\, starring Jon Hamm and John Slattery (in which the band also makes an appearance); originals created for the project include the original “Adieu l’amour\,” a foray into the sounds of film noir. And—recorded on the road while she was pregnant with her son—Elizabeth sings “La Vie en Rose” as a spare\, hushed lullaby in duet with Bob Parins. \nThe Hot Sardines continue to tour\, taking Banned Jazz on the road starting in 2025\, which will also see the release of their seventh album.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-hot-sardines/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T210000
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SUMMARY:The Baylor Project
DESCRIPTION:A husband. A wife. An astonishing duo built on love\, family\, faith\, culture and community. These are the things that power The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor. This enticing collaboration is steeped in the heart and soul of jazz. As the children of Pastors\, Marcus’ and Jean’s musical roots were planted deep within the church\, and it was there that the road was paved for the influence of jazz\, gospel\, blues and soul to make its mark. \n“Jean and Marcus Baylor are a married couple whose buoyant\, convivial music unites gospel\, jazz and R&B.” -The New York Times\nTheir debut CD The Journey\, released on their own label\, Be A Light LLC\, topped the Billboard Jazz Chart at Number 8 in 2017 and a year later garnered 2 GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance. Two years later during one of the most challenging years in recent history\, The Baylors released their single\, “Sit On Down” in 2020 which earned a 3rd GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance\, solidifying The Baylor Project as an undeniable force. Their second album\, Generations\, released in 2021 earned the duo its first NAACP Image Award win for Outstanding Jazz Album-Vocal and its 4th GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. And their first live album\, The Evening: Live At APPARATUS earned The Baylors their 5th and 6th GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo. A collaboration with Adam Blackstone and Russell Ferrante earned them a 7th GRAMMY® Nomination for the original song “Vulnerable (Live)”\, from the live recording\, Legacy: The Instrumental Jawn. Most recently\, in partnership with APOGEE Electronics\, The Baylor Project received their 8th GRAMMY® Nomination for an impromptu live\, in-studio performance of the age-old spiritual\, “Walk With Me\, Lord.” \nMarcus and Jean also expanded into television\, writing\, producing and performing the new theme song\, “GOOD LIFE” for Season 6 of the Tamron Hall Show! \nThe Baylor Project pays homage to their wide-ranging musical influences\, and in doing so generate an eclectic sound whose overall effect is spiritual\, buoyant\, feel-good music. Soulful. Melodic. Authentic. The Baylor Project.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-baylor-project/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160217Z
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SUMMARY:The Clements Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The 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. “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 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-3/
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:20260823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160146Z
CREATED:20260605T160146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T160146Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194624Z
CREATED:20260610T194624Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T171507Z
CREATED:20260717T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T171507Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T154306Z
CREATED:20260605T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T154306Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153813Z
CREATED:20260605T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153813Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153728Z
CREATED:20260605T153728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153728Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153654Z
CREATED:20260605T153654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153654Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153626Z
CREATED:20260605T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153626Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153555Z
CREATED:20260605T153555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153555Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T172250Z
CREATED:20260701T172250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T172250Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153507Z
CREATED:20260605T153507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153507Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T153431Z
CREATED:20260605T153431Z
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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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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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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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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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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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