Upcoming Events: Cafe 939

Fresh, energetic, and alive, Tripping Lily’s pop/rock is cross-fertilized with folk music and cutting-edge vocal harmonies—proof of the band members' versatility. They unravel everything they’ve known to end up in a better place. Also appearing: Brian Hanlon.

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

Capturing the impact of a moment is what Dave Coleman, the singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the Coal Men, set out to do on the band's second full-length. Singer/songwriter Johnny Nicholson's motley of travels parallels his musical styles. He can play it all, from pop/folk to smooth lullabies to rock.

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

A night of soul-fueled, politically infused music to make you think and groove. [details]

Learn from two of Nashville's hottest songwriters, Tim Johnson and Jim McCormick, who have written hits for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and many more. The workshop will include discussion, song critiques, and insider info on the state of the business. This is a great opportunity to connect with writers in the business. [details]

Birds in the Woods is an acoustic funk/fusion band often described as James Brown meets Dave Matthews. This is their Boston CD release party with special guests Ferrous Wheel. [details]

On the streets of Boston, in between classes at Berklee, Ryan Green found his calling with childhood friend Cameron Hood. One part comedic exchange and one part music ensemble, Ryanhood has built a reputation around the country as one of the most entertaining and engaging acoustic duos today. Also appearing: David Linhart.

The Berklee community is invited to be part of this radio interview taping for the nationwide public radio program The Art of the Song, with Grammy-winning producer Don Was.

The Loomers come back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939.

Tom Simons-president/creative director of the independent, full-service marketing communications firm PARTNERS+simons-is a guitarist by avocation and a long-time Loomer. Along with Jon Svetkey (acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead vocals); Everett Pendleton (electric guitar, harmony vocals); PARTNERS+simons controller Jack Cavalier (bass guitar, background vocals); and Michael Cahill (drums, background vocals) who owns his own business, CK Environmental, Simons comes back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939. The Loomers, whose latest album Tomorrow Today is available on iTunes, have twice been finalists in Fortune Magazine's Corporate Battle of the Bands, and they also have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are currently recording their next album. For more information, visit loomers.com.

Cassavettes sounds like an ocean of jazz leads and country acoustics making love to a shoreline of sweet vocals, and all the fish and sea mammals can do is sit there, grooving on it. Big Baby Ernie has a sound that's equal parts smooth and soulful, smack-like and poignant, stirring up middle-aged mechanics on the Jersey Shore and 20-something Manhattan yuppies alike.

Locksley is a true rock band from Madison, Wisconsin that played Bamboozle last May and not stopping since. Their album Darling It's True is sure to win over many new fans. Also appearing: Super Satellite.

Lee Moretti and her band deliver hooks with a one-two punch, reflecting on love, loss, and the powers of fate, change, and choice. People can't quite put their finger on what genre Emily Peal falls into. . . and that's a beautiful thing. "Quirk-rock," maybe? [details]

Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or—perhaps most fitting—a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning collection of pop-rock melodies, lyrics, and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and heartbreak, trials and relief. [details]

A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."

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Native New Yorker, London resident, former kindergarten gym teacher, and one-time Parisian street sweeper, Julian Velard is a true original, serving up old-school pop perfection with a raised eyebrow. [details]

A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."

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With nearly 30 years of experience under their belt, John Munson (Semisonic) and Matt Wilson (Tripping Shakespeare) have come together to form the Twilight Hours.

Berklee's Executive Sessions series continues with a battle of the bands featuring some of Boston's favorite executive bands: the Loomers, 7 at Denny's, House Red, Six, and more. [details]

Like listening to old bluesmen on your iPod Touch, Bronze Radio Return is about the juxtaposition of the old and the new. The members of this constantly touring band share a love for these old records, created long before their childhoods.