Upcoming Events: January 2010

Get ready for some sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along family fun in this rockin' musical journey through classic kids' tales and original songs! Debbie & Friends music is great fun for the whole family! (appropriate for kids, ages 2-7). [details]

Get ready for some sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along family fun in this rockin' musical journey through classic kids' tales and original songs! Debbie and Friends music is great fun for the whole family! (appropriate for kids, ages 2-7). [details]

This unique show re-creates the experience of Elvis Presley's performances from the early '50s through the mid-'70s to let audiences grasp the real spirit of the King—as if Elvis himself were performing for them right here, right now. [details]

Marc Rossi and his group, along with specially invited guests, deliver unique, uplifting, exuberant music that includes surprise twists, arching melodies, and vibrant polyrhythms, drawing on Rossi's influences from jazz masters, world music, Indian music, and much more. The group will be joined by special guest vocalist Geetha Ramanathan Bennett. [details]

The evening includes welcome remarks and words of advice by student, staff, and faculty leaders of the college, as well as bass player and Berklee alumnus Victor Bailey '80. The concert—featuring a group led by jazz/pop/Middle Eastern vocalist Annette Phillip, an instrumental funk jazz band featuring brothers Giancarlo and Enrico DeTrezio, and the City Music All-Stars—will immediately follow the ceremony.

The concert and reception will feature the Jeff Parker Trio. Jeff Parker, best known for his membership in the band Tortoise, is a Berklee alumnus.

This series continues with acclaimed drummer, composer, producer, clinician, and Berklee professor Terri Lyne Carrington. [details]

Acclaimed author Nick Flynn reads from his new book, The Ticking Is the Bomb. The evening will include musical performances by Eric Martin (of the Neats and Illyrians) and Drew O'Doherty. [details]

Acclaimed author Nick Flynn reads from his new book, The Ticking Is the Bomb. The evening will include musical performances by Bill Janovitz and Chris Colbourn of Buffalo Tom, as well as Franc Graham. [details]

Noted for a soothing sound, catchy melodies, and unruffled stage presence, Michael Greenberg is beginning to create a pre-game buzz for audiences throughout the northeast. Also appearing: Jennah Bell and Nikolas Metaxas. [details]

Learn about life after Berklee, major act touring, and the music industry from '92 grad drummer Lil' John Roberts, who has worked with George Duke, Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Prince, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Herbie Hancock. Lil' John is currently in the house band for The Mo'Nique Show on BET. [details]

Ramzy Suleiman’s music is born out of classic rhythm and blues, and motivated by extensive experience playing funk and jazz. He is joined by local favorites the Boston Boys and Emily Elbert to collaborate and celebrate the release of his album The News Caters Home. [details]

Berklee City Music honors the Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond at its Seventh Annual Unsung Heroes Breakfast, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the local community as educators, artists, and mentors. [details]

HUMANWINE's latest album is a tall glass of inspired allegorical song stories about their elusive Vinland. The six masked lunatics of Mighty Tiny play tunes dating back to the golden days of Tin Pan Alley. Accordionist Laura Jorgensen creates folk singer/storyteller chaos. [details]

Telehit, the music channel on the Latin American TV network Televisa, will broadcast the Berklee Canta en Español concert and songwriting competition on January 24 and February 7 at 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. to 60 countries. RCN satellite subscribers in the United States can watch on channel 555. [details]

Victor Mendoza, percussion faculty, presents new works.

Lenelle Moïse is a "culturally hyphenated pomosexual poet" who creates jazz-infused, hip-hop bred, politicized texts about Haitian-American identity and the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and resistance. She will perform her piece "Speaking Intersections." [details]

Fusion Nouveau is a nine-piece band featuring the compositions of Bob Pilkington. The band is made up of four horns and five rhythm featuring many Berklee faculty. Stylistic influences include everything from early '70s fusion and horn bands to contemporary jazz and fusion.

From gospel to jazz and everything in between. Come to listen to the vocal stylings of Jerome K. with his all-star band. [details]

Virtuoso guitarist Guthrie Govan presents a clinic. [details]

Stambandet: The Scandinavian Vocal Band is composed of 12 accomplished singers presenting the best of traditional Nordic music, with a contemporary edge. Led by Berklee faculty member, Allen LeVines, Stambandet’s captivating sounds and rhythms transcend all language barriers. [details]

When you listen to Matt Hires, what comes across is the sound of an artist self-assured, authentic, and at ease with being completely and utterly himself. On his debut F-Stop/Atlantic release, Take Us to the Start, the 23-year-old Florida native fuses the intimacy of the great singer/songwriters with indelible pop/rock hooks and propulsive rhythms. Also appearing Jason Castro and Caitlin Crosby. [details]

The David Thorne Scott Hard Bop Sextet is composed of master musicians creating joyful, profound, groovin' jazz in the spirit of 1960s Blue Note Records. The band is led by vocalist David Thorne Scott, who contributes the original songs. The rest of the lineup is the classic trumpet/sax plus rhythm section made famous by Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, and many others.

Sari Nakamura will be playing some jazz with her band members for her first recital. A special guest will sit in.

Alessandro Lombardo will perform with his band Jazztronic. All compositions are by Lombardo, plus some tributes.

Violinist Sue Buzzard presents a blend of classical, folk, rock, jazz, and swing tunes for violin and piano, swing trio, and string quartet.

By combining a variety of influence—from indie to punk to hardcore to soul-funk—and an incomparable melodic approach, the sound of ...soihadto... is as varied and unique as their rapidly growing fan-base. [details]

In support of their upcoming Rewolf LP, Asobi Seksu will be performing an all-acoustic show, along with support acts the Tales (composed of former members of Boston bands Sex! and Turkuaz) and singer-songwriter Ann Driscoll. [details]