Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the sophisticated French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports […]
The rising star folk artist, part of the vanguard of African American roots musicians reimagining Americana, makes his Rockport debut! A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the […]
The rising star folk artist, part of the vanguard of African American roots musicians reimagining Americana, makes his Rockport debut! A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the […]
Adam Ezra, vocals, guitar | Corinna Smith, fiddle | Alex Martin, drums | Poche Ponce, bass The Boston-based roots rock veterans, whose energetic, passionate live shows have forced comparisons to juggernauts like the Dave Matthews Band and O.A.R., returns to Rockport! Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his – built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination, regularly performing hundreds […]
Adam Ezra, vocals, guitar | Corinna Smith, fiddle | Alex Martin, drums | Poche Ponce, bass The Boston-based roots rock veterans, whose energetic, passionate live shows have forced comparisons to juggernauts like the Dave Matthews Band and O.A.R., returns to Rockport! Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his – […]
Two phenomenally talented chamber ensembles, who have both enchanted Rockport audiences in past years, join forces to host a free string workshop for youth.
Have you ever wondered what paths a musician might take that is outside of performing? In this new interactive talk series, you’ll meet several musicians who speak about their own unique creative space. Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 PMChris Perry – Music Therapy, Mental Health and Wellness in Music Chris Perry is currently on staff […]
The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune […]
A cappella group TAKE 6 is a musical phenomenon that juxtaposes crystal-clear harmony with syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements and funky grooves to concoct an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop.
For the first time, indie singer/songwriter Margaret Glaspy is presenting a solo acoustic show filled with songs from her past and present. Freshly off the heels of her third full-length album, Echo The Diamond, the music emerged from a deliberate stripping-away of artifice to reveal life for all its harsh truths and ineffable beauty. Top […]
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. Inspired by artist-activists including Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie, her catalog careens through American popular song from folk and swing to pop-punk protest anthems. With her unique mix of humor, soul, and political wit, and fifteen-plus years on the road, the Philly by-way-of New […]
Boston String Academy (BSA) is a non-profit organization, inspired by the Venezuelan El Sistema model which believes in music as a vehicle for social change. They provide rigorous string instrument instruction to children in under-served communities, laying a solid musical foundation for young people to become sensitive, responsible, and creative human beings. Their program makes […]
A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt’s finest album is 1987’s Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983’s Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008’s Same Old Man and 2021’s Leftover […]