*** Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! TONIGHT starting at 9pm, we’ll be at Devlin’s in Brighton with Connect Four, Adam Sickler, Tim Ko. - special promotions by Corona as well. Hope to see you!
*** Saturday, June 11th - OPEN HOUSE at The Conservatory at Highlands. 10:30am-6pm (51 Winchester St., Newton Highlands, 02461). Instruments will be on display, a youth jam room will be available, plus live music by great local talent.
They offer music lessons both private and in group format for students of all ages, plus feature special guests and events. Please contact owner Dave Carroll with any questions. davecaroll@highlandsconservatory.com or visit their website, www.HighlandsConservatory.com
*** Dress warm! The Beer Garden open mic on Sundays, even though in a tent with heaters can still feel chilly to some. Every Sunday 7-10pm.
Find this week’s feature at http://bostonlovesmusic.com/slumbrew-features
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians!!!
***Thursday, May 5th at Devlin’s in Brighton, MA, 332 Washington St. www.eDevlins.com
9pm - Connect Four
A new project has been created from a merger of MLB All-Stars and members of Catalyst. Shira Doron, Heidi DeLollis, Tino DeLollis, and Patrick Hayden (along with regular guest Sarah Bua on violin) play some of the greatest songs and B-Sides from the last 30 years. An emphasis on harmonies, fun, and great songs you know or will be looking up on iTunes when you get home.
http://www.wellesleyrocks.com/
10pm - Adam Sickler
Adam Sickler is a 25 year old singer songwriter from Kingston, New York. Serving up great broadly appealing songs, his music is influenced by a variety of old and new artists such as John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, and Jason Mraz, to Simon and Garfunkel and James Taylor.
http://adamsickler.com
https://www.facebook.com/adamsicklermusic?_rdr=p
***Thursday, May 19th at Mick Morgan’s in Newton, MA.118 Needham St. www.MickMorgans.com
9:00 - Andrew Macey & Matthew Pecoraro
Here’s a new duo that’s sure to bring a sweet blend vocal harmonies and guitar improvisation with structure and composition, providing new takes on old tunes and some crowd favorites.
***Friday, May 20th at Tommy Doyle’s in Newton, MA, 349 Watertown St. www.TommyDoylesNewton.com
9:30 - Casey
Casey’s repertoire spans Country, Soul, Popular, Jazz Standards and originals with a singular American feel. Spanning a century of the American songbook, these are songs you know and love, whether you know it yet or not. Casey’s guitar and vocal renderings engage your ear with intricacy and nuance.
10:30 - The Wagging Knives
Our Tuesday night open mic house band visits Friday night and cranks it to eleven! Expect tons of classic hits.
www.Facebook.com/TheWaggingKnives
***Saturday, May 21st at Mick Morgan’s in Newton, MA. 118 Needham St. www.MickMorgans.com
9pm – Dylan Cohen
11year old Dylan Cohen, plays a great selection of classic cover songs and will feature several guest performers.
10pm - Mike Bolles w/ Zack Bolles
Mike has been playing porch jams and fireside sessions for years. He and his son Zack bring a relaxed vibe of, original songs, classic roots and Americana music (think Dylan goes to Nashville) and will feature several guest performers, keeping with the fireside jam style.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
***The Almighty Buck
Thursday, May19th, 5-8pm
BOSTON HAPPY HOUR SHOW (outdoors)
at Boston Calling’s Thursday Block Party
Dewey Square, across from South Station.
FREE, Beer and Wine available. Children welcome.
***Celebrate Milford
Saturday, May 14th, 10am - 8pm
Family friendly event featuring tons of live music!
www.milfordchamber.org/events/133/celebrate-milford
PORCHFESTS
***Somerville Porchfest
Saturday, May 16th, noon-6pm
Walk, talk and listen to gobs of great local bands, all in the neighborhood.
www.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest