Upcoming Concerts
​

Past Gigs

Brian Friedland Big band
Tues, Feb 7th, 2017
8:30 PM
Ryles
$15

Public Domain House Concert
Nov 11, 2017
8 PM
25 Pinedale Rd, Roslindale
$10 suggested donation

Household Items Octet @ Advent Library Series
Friday Sept 23, 2017
​Advent Library, Beacon Hill
$10 suggested donation

Ethan K Band
Friday, July 8
Ryles
212 Hampshire St, Cambridge
9 PM
​$7

JP Porchfest
Saturday,  July 9
2-4 PM
9 Park Place, JP (behind JP Licks basically)
Free Event

 

Recurring: Bella Luna Jazz Jam 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 284 Amory St 10-midnight, no cover

Alex Lee Clark Octet
Jan 16, 2014, 9 PM
Beat Hotel
13 Brattle St, Cambridge
No Cover

Bari Madness (w/ Allan Chase, Kathy Olson, Ben Whiting)
Jan 22nd, 2014, 8 PM (followed by Olson Pingrey Quartet @ 9)
The Lily Pad
1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge 
$10 Suggested Donation

New Music for an Old Instrument: Originals, Improvisations, and Contemporary Music performed on a 1790 Forte Piano
February 2nd, 2014, 3-5 PM
Loring-Greenough House (revolutionary era home)
12 South St, Jamaica Plain
$15/$10 students & seniors (includes dessert/tea reception)

Public Domain (jazz collective with Rich Greenblatt, Nick Grodin, Keala Kaumeheiwa, and Steve Langone)
Feb 9, 2014, 5-7 PM
The Lily Pad
1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge
$10 Suggested Donation

Duo w/ Laura Grill
March 15, 2014, 3-4:30 PM
Jazz @ The Green Room
62 Bow St, Somerville
$10

Concord Conservatory Jazz Faculty Quartet
April 4, 2014, 7 PM
1317 Main St, Concord
No Cover

Man-On-Land 
April 11, 2014 7:30 PM (1 set)
The Taylor House
50 Burroughs St, Jamaica Plain
$10 (includes gourmet wine/dessert reception)

Man-On-Land LIVE RECORDING! 
Friday, Nov 1, 2013 7:30 PM (1 set)
The Taylor House
50 Burroughs St, Jamaica Plain
$10 (includes gourmet wine/dessert reception)

Brian Friedland Big Band (Birthday show!)
Friday, Nov 15, 9 PM
The Space
128 Brookside Ave, Jamaica Plain
$15 suggested donation


Friday, August 30, 8 PM
Music Comedy Festival at the Space, 128 Brookside Ave, JP
3 bands and 2 comedians combine powers to create an evening of non-stop entertainment at The Space, where listeners will encounter bountiful comfy couch seating, friendly dogs, and delicious cupcakes (or other homemade desserts). BYOB. $15 suggested donation.

The Musical Acts:

'All of Us' Solo Quartet
Performing the roles of four musicians and their instruments, Kelly Roberge aims to explore the social dynamics of being in a band. The result is sketch comedy with music in the style of hip-hop and R&B. 
www.allofussoloquartet.com

Ronald Reagan
Boston's Premier 80s Saxophone Duo
“Spiegelman and Roberge cast a wry eye and a keen sax over 80′s pop music, from new wave to, um, the theme from “Ghostbusters.” -Boston Globe

Alec Spiegelman- alto sax, vocals, tambourine, dry humor; Kelly Roberge- tenor sax, vocals, spastic humor, sweating
http://ronaldreagan80s.com/

'Household Items' Super Band 
Composer/pianist Brian Friedland creates dramatic songs utilizing unusual sources of texts for lyrics and musical inspiration: snack food, wine bottles, energy drinks, his childhood poetry, and a lease from an overzealous former landlord. The Super Band instrumentation of vocals, rhythm section, and sting quartet creates a large palette to explore the many emotional nuances of Friedland's chosen texts. 

The Band:
Laura Grill- Voice
Brad Barrett- Bass
Mike Connors-Drums
Charlotte Gopinath- Violin
Ludovica Burtone- Violin
Eve Boltax- Viola
Valerie Thompson- Cello
www.brianfriedland.com/household-items

Plus sets by 2 local comedians

Jazz Duos @ Tres Gatos 
Sat, Aug 17, 11-2 PM, w/ TBA
Sun, Aug 25, 3-5 PM w/ Greg Loughman (bass)
Sat, Aug 31, 11-2 PM w/ Phil Sargent (guitar)
Sat, Sept 7, 11-2 PM w/ Allan Chase (sax)

Sunday, May 12, 9 PM
Public Domain @ the Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge
Rich Greenblatt (vibes), Nick Grondin (guitar), Jason Davis (bass), Steve Langone (drums)
$10 suggested donation

Sunday, March 3rd, 9 PM
Public Domain @ the Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge
Rich Greenblatt (vibes), Nick Grondin (guitar), Jason Davis (bass), Steve Langone (drums)
$10 suggested donation

Saturday, Feb 23, 8:30 PM (two sets)
BF Big Band@ Space
128 Brookside Ave, Jamaica Plain
$15 suggested donation
Complimentary drinks and homemade snacks!
Featuring:
Woodwinds: Laura Heinrichs, (flute) Randal Despommier (alto sax), Rick Stone (alto sax/flute), Mark Zaleski (tenor sax/clarinet), Alec Harper (tenor sax/clarinet), Kathy Olson (bari sax/bass clarinet)
Trumpets: Yaure Muniz, Dan Rosenthal, Ezra Weller, Pete Kenagy
Trombones: Tim Shneier, Randy Pingrey, Clayton Dewalt, Beth McDonald (tuba)
Rhythm Section: Phil Sargent (guitar), John Funkhouser (bass), Mike Connors (drums)
Vocals: Laura Grill

Wednesday, Jan 16, 7:15
Man On Land (w/ Greg Loughman and Austin McMahon)
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge
8:15 NoTrio, 9:15 Lowman, 10:15 Gill Aharon Trio
$10 suggested donation

Wednesday, Nov 28, 9 PM-12 AM
Household Items and the Keydrum Project
Bella Luna
284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain
All ages, $10 cover

Thursday, Dec 6, 8 PM
Big Band
Concord Conservatory
1317 Main St, Concord

---