The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera are a busy and talented bunch! Here’s a list of some of the plays, concerts and events they are involved with this month.

Now through August 20, Shanice Washington (HAiR) is appearing in Company Theatre presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid at The Company Theatre Center for the Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. More info: http://www.companytheatre.com

August 1. We’re pleased as punch for Josh Pickering and Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack who will be playing 80 minutes of Billy Joel classics out on Yawkey Way in front of the Red Sox Team Store from 5:40pm – 7pm before the game. (Must have Red Sox tickets to attend).

Thursday, August 3. Eddie Japan (featuring Chuck Ferreira) will perform a FREE show at at Saltonstall Park, Watertown, MA. 6:30 PM, 149 Main St, Watertown, MA (Will be inside if it rains).

Aug 4 at 9:30 PM First Fridays: August, featuring Magen Tracy (with Odaine Williams), Hosted by Ali McGuirk. Bull McCabe’s Pub, 366 Somerville Ave, Somerville.

Also on Friday, Aug 4. Guilty Pleasures! “Ace of Base! Foreigner! Captain & Tennille! Styx! Dolly Parton! Neil Diamond! Lionel Richie! And of course, Duran Duran. Come and see your favorite musicians as you’ve never seen them before: covered in the delicious cheese of musical Guilty Pleasures.” BRO performers Phil Aiken, Jennifer D’Angora and Drew Townsend (and probably others!) are performing on this great bill. More Info. $10 advance, $12 at the door, 9 PM. Lizard Lounge Cambridge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge.

Saturday, August 5 at 9 PM. Go dancing with Bikini Whale (w/BRO alum and active performers Michael A. Jordan as Fred, Lisa McColgan as Cindy, Erica Mantone as Kate, Kevin Coombs as Ricky, Joshua Pickering as Keith and Carolyn Corella as Sara Lee), Gunpowder Gelatine and Pretendica at The C Note, 159 Nantasket Ave, Hull, Massachusetts. This is what summer nights are all about.

Andy LeBlanc and the Striving Artists Theatre Company complete The Henriad series; two plays, one a day, combining Richard II, Henry IV Parts One and Two, and Henry V.  August 5-6 at Merrimack College. More info: http://tinyurl.com/HenriadMerrimack

Aug 6 at 7 PM, World/Inferno Friendship Society with Diablogato and Stars Like Ours, Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge.

Also, Saturday Aug 5, our friends at Cuisine en Locale and ONCE Somerville present the 10th ONCE BBQ , Luau & beer garden with special guest Keytar Bear. All day drinking and all the meat eating your carnivorous heart desires. More Information about ticket prices and the menu. 2pm.

August 11. It’s time for the The Hereafter Party: A Tribute to Bowie, Prince and George Michael. Boston Rock Opera invites you to a celebratory tribute dance night extravaganza of high energy songs by David Bowie, George Michael and Prince. 3 amazing bands, featuring a who’s who of Boston music. Tickets available now. All proceeds go to The Children’s Room grief charity. 40+ performers!

BC65 – Bob Colby’s 65th Birthday Bash (*final* BCP show!) at ONCE Ballroom. Seven great bands, including Kingdom of Love (with Linda Viens), raise money and celebrate one of Boston Music’s tireless promoters as he gets ready to retire and move south. Sunday, August 13 at 3:30 PM – 12 AM. ONCE Somerville. 156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143. More Info and Tickets.

Saturday, August 19, Tyra Penn and Her Army of Snakes present: Snakes On a Lake! 6 PM – 8 PM. The band will play from 6-8pm. Come early for a swim (anytime after 4pm) and Potluck dinner at 5. Information and tickets.

See the fabulous Jude Torres in the title role in The Wedding Singer, The Musical with The Phoenix Playmakers. August 18 – 20, Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Saturday, August 26, Extreme at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Gary Cherone and Pat Badger have both performed with BRO.

Cool September Bugalú with Rush Gershon and Lookie Lookie, Saturday, September 16 at Accurate Records, special guest opener TBA. Reservations and more information: http://lookiesept16.bpt.me.

More events will be added during the month. BRO Performers past and present, send us your events! Please check back for updates.

The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera are a busy and talented bunch! Here’s a list of some of the plays, concerts and events they are involved with this summer. Updated!

Friday, July 7, Jake Heady at Ten Rocks, featuring Zachary Z-String Rochester on bass. 1091 Main st., Pawtucket, RI, 9pm-close.
Also catch Zac Saturday, July 8th at the Sons of God Apostolic Spiritual Baptist Faith Zion Temple’s Annual Prayer Breakfast, 21 Stratford st., West Roxbury, MA9am-1pm, $25 (Adults), $10 (Children 12 and Under).

July 14th, Zac performs with Melissa Bolling at Chianti, 285 Cabot st., Beverly, MA, 9pm-close and on July 15th, with Melissa Bolling at Morell’s BBQ, 577 Washington st., Stoughton, MA, 7pm-11pm.

July 14th, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents return to Mile Marker One in Gloucester, Massachusetts.3 sets starting at 8 PM. Free Admission!

The Handymen, featuring Peter Moore, will be at The Plough and Stars. Friday, Jul 14. 10 PM – 1 AM. They’re also hard at work learning Bowie songs for The Hereafter Party.

Friday July 14. Catch Scott Fleming & Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller at Melissa’s, 407 Main in Stoneham, 8:30pm. G-Rock Music Fan Page

July 14 and 15 is ArtBeat in Somerville’s Davis Square. ArtBeat is one of the area’s largest and most innovative arts festivals, with over a dozen bands, dance troupes, 75 craft vendors, food, and all-age activities. Stars Like Ours, featuring Michelle Paulhus on bass, will be playing at 1PM on Saturday, July 15.

Also on Saturday, The Smooth Revue (featuring C. Moon Mullins and with special guest Robin McNamara from the original Broadway cast of HAIR) present the Summer of Love Music Fest at Brighton Music Hall, 58 Brighton Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134. More Info

Clock Strikes Ten, Boston’s only Cheap Trick tribute, and Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack (featuring Joshua Pickering), a Billy Joel tribute, play your favorites and some obscure nuggets from both acts, July 15 at Mile Marker One, 75 Essex Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930.

Saturday, July 15th, Bird Mancini and T Max perform songs by The Beatles, and short sets of their original music. A portion of proceeds will benefit Saint Susanna Parish. (Nice parish, nice people! friends of BRO). 8pm. 262 Needham St., Dedham, MA http://www.saintsusanna.org/

Wed, July 19. – John Powhida International Airport performs at The Midway’s “Dirty 30 Celebration.” $8.00, Doors at 8:00 PM, 21+. Adv tickets: http://midwaycafe.com/our/details?id=103090  with the Chandler Travis Philharmonic. The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, JP.

See Andy LeBlanc in Striving Artists Theatre Company’s The Henriad. Beginning July 22 through August 6. Three weekends of two plays, one a day, combining Richard II, Henry IV Parts One and Two, and Henry V. This 3 part series starts in Beverly and then goes to Fall River and North Andover. July 22nd-23rd in Hale Farm, Beverly. July 29-30 at Fall River Historical Society, Fall River. August 5-6 at Merrimack College.
More info: Beverly – http://tinyurl.com/HenriadBeverly
Fall River – http://tinyurl.com/HenriadFallRiver
Merrimack – http://tinyurl.com/HenriadMerrimack

Saturday July 22, 2017. See the world premier of 14 brand new bands at the Girls Rock Campaign Boston July Showcase. Bands meet on Monday, learn how to play and write original songs, then perform that Saturday night at Brighton Music Hall. All in one week! Come out and show your support of girl’s voices!  Doors open at 12:00pm Show starts at 1:00pm ALL AGES! Tickets $15 Adult , $8 12 and under. More about Girls Rock Campaign Boston.

July 22nd, Zachary Z-String Rochester performs on viola at the Waymark Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1048 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA. 11am.

Saturday, July 22 at 8 PM – 1 AM. Get ready for A Midsummer Night’s Bugalú with Lookie Lookie. Russ Gershon and company host the hottest loft party in town. Final bugalu of the season. More information.

July 29. Dark Matter (featuring Destiny Claymore), Alyssa Marie, Milez Grimez at the Middle East (Upstairs). 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA. Early show: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. More Info.

More summer fun with Bikini Whale (w/BRO alum and active performers Michael A. Jordan as Fred, Lisa McColgan as Cindy, Erica Mantone as Kate, Kevin Coombs as Ricky, Joshua Pickering as Keith and Carolyn Corella as Sara Lee), Gunpowder Gelatine and Pretendica at The C Note. Saturday, August 5 at 9 PM – 12:30 AM. 159 Nantasket Ave, Hull, Massachusetts.

August 11. Get your tickets today for The Hereafter Party: A Tribute to Bowie, Prince and George Michael. Boston Rock Opera invites you to a celebratory tribute dance night extravaganza of high energy songs by David Bowie, George Michael and Prince. 3 amazing bands, featuring a who’s who of Boston music. Tickets available now!

BC65 – Bob Colby’s 65th Birthday Bash (*final* BCP show!) at ONCE Ballroom. Seven great bands, including Kingdom of Love (with Linda Viens), raise money and celebrate one of Boston Music’s tireless promoters. Sunday, August 13 at 3:30 PM – 12 AM. ONCE Somerville. 156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143. More Info and Tickets.

Saturday, August 19, Tyra Penn and Her Army of Snakes present: Snakes On a Lake! 6 PM – 8 PM. The band will play from 6-8pm. Come early for a swim (anytime after 4pm) and Potluck dinner at 5. Information and tickets.

See the fabulous Jude Torres in the title role in The Wedding Singer, The Musical with The Phoenix Playmakers. August 18 – 20, Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Check back for more updates!

The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera are a busy and talented bunch! Here’s a list of some of the plays, concerts and events they are involved with this month. As always, check back weekly for updates.

Saturday June 3 is another busy day of music and dance!

Slippin’ and Slidin’ toward Summer with Lookie Lookie. Another awesome Bugulu party hosted by Russ Gershon and his fantastic band. Come party and dance the night away at Accurate Records loft in Somerville. Tickets: http://lookielookiejune3.bpt.me/

Or, dance the night away ’80s style with Bikini Whale and Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack at the The New World Tavern 56 Main St, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360. Bikini Whale features BRO alum and active performers Michael A. Jordan as Fred, Lisa McColgan as Cindy, Erica Mantone as Kate, Kevin Coombs as Ricky, Joshua Pickering as Keith and Carolyn Corella as Sara Lee.

Riverfest is an annual outdoor celebration of the arts presented by the Cambridge Arts Council. Multiple stages featuring Folk, Jazz, World, Rock and Roots music, plus food vendors, shopping and more. This year that includes a performance by The Revelations!

June 3 is also the Arlington Porchfest. Check out their website for more information about all of the bands performing.

Sunday, June 4,  The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora,and Andrea Gillis, returns to Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month). Recover from Saturday. Bring the kids! Enjoy the back deck!

On Sunday, June 4, Mike’s Monster Guitar Birthday Bash IV! $10.00, Doors at 2:00pm The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain. Featuring a host of bands including Axemunkee, featuring Catherine Capozzi. Proceeds to benefit the MSPCA. Details about the line-up

Body English (featuring Clinton Degan with guest vocalist Sami Greenberg) will be bringing their progressive rock goodness to Great Scott, opening for Bent Knee and The Shills. Monday, June 5. More Info

June 24, Kingdom of Love, featuring the multi-talented long time BRO performer and supporter Linda Viens, is having their CD release party at the Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave. Also on the bill is Parlour Bells, featuring the one and only Goddam Glenn. KOL is thrilled to also have special guests fellow BRO artists Sandra Marcelino, Sue Minichiello, and Zachary Z-String Rochester performing with them. More info: Kingdom of Love CD Release Party! with Parlour Bells & Lost Lake

On Sunday, June 25, BRO Artistic Director Eleanor Ramsay will open her garden up to support educational programs of the Somerville Garden Club. The Somerville Garden Club 2017 Garden Tour is a rare chance to visit 20 Somerville and Cambridge gardens. Tickets are 18. Check back for more information about advance tickets.

Save the Date! Boston Rock Opera returns to ONCE with a special night of dance on August 11. The Hereafter Party: A Tribute to Bowie, Prince and George Michael, is a benefit for The Children’s Room, which provides grief support services to children, teens and families. Three different bands and a host of stellar vocalists from the Boston music scene will perform high-energy sets of these legendary artists. Dressing the part, and dancing the night away will be expected. You have been warned!

Is it May already? With the pollen and warm weather come lots of spring shows!

Bikini Whale, Tsunami of Sound & the Billy Connors Project, Friday at 9pm at Sally O’Brien’s (335 Somerville Ave, Somerville). Bikini Whale features BRO alum and active performers Michael A. Jordan as Fred, Lisa McColgan as Cindy, Erica Mantone as Kate, Kevin Coombs as Ricky, Joshua Pickering as Keith and Carolyn Corella as Sara Lee.

PowerSlut, Stars Like Ours (Featuring Michelle Paulhus), You People and Happy Little Clouds, Saturday, May 6 also at Sally O’Briens.

“Rish and Heather Sing Covers” featuring Heather Meeker Green, at Melissa’s, 407 Main, 407 Main St, Stoneham.

Sunday, May 7, It’s time again for The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis,  Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

The Digi-Pendent Film Festival, a celebration of “No-Budget Film-making in the 21st century” happens on May 11, 2017. Featuring both fictional and documentary shorts, the festival features works that were achieved through the affordable medium of smart-phones, laptops and borrowed equipment. Films to be screened include works by Rock Louis, Siobhan Landry, Tim Blevins and Kristina Kehrer. May 11, 8pm. Lilypad Inman Square, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge.

Kristina Kehrer is an accomplished documentary filmmaker who joined our HAIR tribe last fall as we gathered from all parts of the Boston area (to a seemingly endless series of rehearsal spaces) to bring our production to life. The result of that journey is presented as Gathering The Tribe.  More Info about the event.

Miranda Reilly (HAIR) plays Elaine in Arlington Friends of the Drama production of The Graduate, May 12-21. www.afdtheatre.org

May 13. The Somerville PorchFest will feature a lot of great talent (including too many BRO singers and musicians playing special sets to list) playing on porches and driveways throughout Somerville. For a list of performers visit the official site at The Somerville Arts Council.

Also May 13, don’t miss the amazingly hot Gene Dante and the Future Starlets at Sally O’Brien’s with Dirty Dotties and Modern Day Dolls.

Saturday, May 20, get your Beatles on and help music get into schools by supporting the 12th anniversary of ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE at Me & Thee Coffeehouse (28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA). Show starts at 7:30. Starring Jeremy Todd, The Scrambled Eggs, Bird Mancini & T Max, Eric Lee, and Tony Toledo.

Theophile Victoria (HAIR) will be dancing in Life: In Color, a 360-degree dance extravaganza featuring jazz and rock-n-roll music from the 1960s to today. At Oberon, May 25-26.

May 30th, ONCE Ballroom, J. Johnson Bday Zappa Bash, Axemunkee and Count Zero!

Save the Date because on June 3 there will be another of Russ Gershon‘s  Lookie, Lookie dance fiestas at Accurate Records. Ticket link coming soon.

June 24, Kingdom of Love (with the multi-talented Linda Viens) CD release party is at the Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave. Also on the bill is Parlour Bells, featuring the one and only Goddam Glenn.

Keep checking back for more events and announcements through-out the month.

The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera are a busy and talented bunch! Here’s a list of some of the plays, concerts and events where you can see them performing this spring.

UPDATED! April Happenings

Destiny Claymore (HAIR) will be touring the East Coast with Darkmatter this April. Catch this amazing talent if you can! Details: Facebook Page. Website.

The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis, are at Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Sunday, April 2nd, 11:30 – 2:00. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

Andrea Gillis Petite Residency at Atwoods.877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wednesdays, April 5 and April 12. 10pm shows.

Jude Torres (Walter, HAIR) will be appearing in Moonstruck Theater Company‘s production of West Side Story playing the role of Riff. April 7-9, 2017. This show is sold out!

Stars Like Ours (featuring Michelle Paulhus) will be competing in the Rock and Roll Rumble on Friday, April 7th. ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.
More about the Rock and Roll Rumble: https://www.facebook.com/RockandRollRumble/

Check out Taco Mondays at ONCE anytime for intimate music nights, tasty tacos, quirky drinks, and one of the nicest hangouts in Somerville. Maybe you’ll see us planning our next show.

Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents  (Jennifer D’Angora) continues their busy spring schedule with a show at Katrina’s, 14 Rogers St, Gloucester, Massachusetts on Friday, April 14th and a show Saturday, May 20 at the Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts (with Muck and the Mires and Vicky and the Vengents)

Also on Friday, April 14th The Peasants, Road Soldier, Not to Touch the Earth featuring Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller are at Danny Sullivan’s, 102 Irving St., Framingham, Massachusetts 01702. Dig It?

Birds, Bees and Bugalú with Lookie Lookie! S0merville’s best bugalú dance party Featuring, your host, Russ Gershon. Also: Alicia Minor and her psychedelic light show.  April 15th at Accurate Records. Tickets and more info: http://lookielookieapril15.bpt.me/ FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/403509659986668/

Amanda White’s  Birthday Show! with the James Rocket. Saturday, April 15 at 10 PM, the Lilypad, Inman Square. 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Rare Boston appearance by Amanda’s NYC based band.

April 29th, This Bliss, Body English (featuring Clinton Degan), and The Nickel and Dime Band, with the legendary Rick Berlin, are at Lizard Lounge Cambridge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis, are at Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Sunday, May 7th, 11:30 – 2:00. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

Updated – Late March and Beyond!
The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera are a busy and talented bunch! Here’s a list of some of the plays, concerts and events where you can see them performing this spring.

The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis, are at Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Sunday, March 5th, 11:30 – 2:00. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller’s Big Birthday Bash (featuring Alchemilla, Jen Kearney, Cruel Miracle, Bigfoot, Kameelah & Not to Touch the Earth, Pete Cassani, Scott Damgaard w/Ben Knight) is Sunday, March 5 at 8pm, Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave, Allston.

Also catch G-Rock Goddess Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller and Scott Fleming (Old Berger, HAIR) at Melissa’s, 407 Main, Stoneham on Saturday, March 11.

Joe Turner & the Seven Levels and Body English (featuring Clinton Degan) will be at the Lilypad on March 11th. Joe Turner (projections, HAIR, The Point!) is moving to the UK so it will be JT&7L’s farewell show.

Mask-maker and Body Artist Extraordinaire Eric Bornstein (HAIR headdresses/body art) is stage-managing the Resident Evil Escape Experience. This unique escape game experience is themed around the popular survival horror series. If you go, you might interact with Andy LeBlanc (Woof, HAIR) who appears in the game. “This is an event for those who like problem-solving, puzzles, and word games, all done in cool, creepy rooms.” Through March 19th.

Theophile Victoria (HAIR) will be appearing in The Massasoit Theatre Company production of A Raisin in the Sun Thursday-Saturday, March 9, 10 and 11 at 8:00pm. 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, Massachusetts 02302.

Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents (Jennifer D’Angora) are busy this spring. See them March 3 with The Upper Crust at the Spotlight Tavern in Beverly, and at Atwoods on March 11th.

Andy LeBlanc (Woof, HAIR) will be playing Mercutio in the Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe production of Romeo and Juliet, March 9-18 at the Gorton Theatre, home of the Gloucester Stage Company.

Heather Meeker Greene’s (HAIR) band Madam Bruja play an all ages show at the Midway on March 19th with Valaska, Sorry, and Toxic Rainbows.

UPDATED!

On March 24 and 25th frequent BRO performer Gene Dante channels Paul Lynde in God Save the Queen – Paul Lynde ’79 “You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry, You’ll Spill Your Martini!” Get your tickets beforeit sells out!

Phil Aiken (Blackstar) will be at the Plough and Stars on March 30th with Field Day

The Cult of Point Break Society featuring Richard Adkins, Greg Campagna, Briana Chalker, Leesa Coyne, Eric Donohue, Jonathan Donaldson, Joel Edinberg, Chuck Ferreira, Sara Honeywell, Dave Lieb, Peter Malagodi, Erica Mantone, Colin Metz, Eric Ortiz, Jay Raffi and Ken Rothman perform a series of shows dedicated to the Music of Steely Dan. Benefit for the ALCU and Planned Parenthood.  Night One is Saturday, March 25 at Thunder Road. Night 2 is March 31st; all ages at The Lilypad.

Destiny Claymore (HAIR) will be touring the East Coast with Darkmatter this April. Catch this amazing talent if you can! Details: Facebook Page. Website.

The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis, are at Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Sunday, April 2nd, 11:30 – 2:00. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

Jude Torres (Walter, HAIR) will be appearing in Moonstruck Theater Company‘s production of West Side Story playing the role of Riff. April 7-9, 2017.

Amanda White Birthday Show! with the James Rocket. Saturday, April 15 at 10 PM, the Lilypad, Inman Square. 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Rare Boston appearance by Amanda’s NYC based band.

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The musicians and actors who’ve worked with Boston Rock Opera recently are keeping busy. Here is a list of some of the plays, concerts and events where you can see them performing this spring.

Alchemilla, featuring Kat Bondi (Sheila, HAIR) perform at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston on Sat, Feb 18th,  7:30 PM.

Russ Gershon’s ensemble, Either/Orchestra, presents a concert evening The Emperor, the Nalbandians and the Dawn of Western Music in Ethiopia on Sunday, February 19, at 7 p.m. at the Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Theatre for the Arts in Watertown. The E/O will be joined by vocalists, including Ronald Murphy, performing songs in four languages. (Both seen recently performing Blackstar with BRO.)

Boston Stands: A Mardi Gras Benefit for the ACLU, featuring a who’s who of Boston musical talent, starts Friday, February 24th at ONCE Somerville (156 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA). Featuring the Legendary Vudu Krewe (Paul Ahlstand, Ducky Carlisle, Ken Field, Marc Hickox, Mark Sanchez, Mark Caughill, Ken Schopf, Cliff Spencer, Shaun Wolf Wortis, Chandler Travis) plus special guests: Dennis Brennan, Rick Berlin, Amber Casares, Chris Cote, Ad Frank, Bo and Rachel Barringer, Jen D’Angora, Andrea Gillis, Erica Mantone, The Revelations, Jittery Jack & Miss Amy, Michelle Paulhus, Bertrand Laurence, Yolanda Scott, Andy Plaisted, Ed Valauskas and Russ Gershon.

Richie Hudson (HAIR), Scott Damgaard and & Rikki Minaj perform rock classics at The Tradesman in Milford on February 24.

You can also see BOD gal Jennifer D’Angora (aka Jenny Dee) in The Dents at Sally O’Brien’s, Somerville on Saturday, February 25 9 PM (Duck & Cover, the Dents, Stars like Ours, T.Baker & the Snakes).

Heather Meeker Green (House Hippy, HAIR) and Rish Green perform at Melissa’s, 407 Main Street in Stoneham on Saturday, February 25.

The Revelations Gospel Brunch featuring three BRO powerhouse voices; Erica Mantone, Jennifer D’Angora, and Andrea Gillis, are at Atwood’s, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Sunday, March 5th, 11:30 – 2:00. (This monthly residency continues on the first Sunday of each month).

Kameelah’s Big Birthday Bash (featuring Alchemilla, Jen Kearney, Cruel Miracle, Bigfoot, Kameelah & Not to Touch the Earth, Pete Cassani, Scott Damgaard w/Ben Knight) is Sunday, March 5 at 8pm, Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave, Allston.

Also catch G-Rock Goddess Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller and Scott Fleming (Old Berger, HAIR) at Melissa’s, 407 Main, Stoneham on Saturday, March 11.

Joe Turner & the Seven Levels and Body English (featuring Clinton Degan) will be at the Lilypad on March 11. Joe Turner (projections, HAIR, The Point!) is moving to the UK so it will be JT&7L’s farewell show.

Theophile Victoria (HAIR) will be appearing in The Massasoit Theatre Company production of A Raisin in the Sun Thursday-Saturday, March 9, 10 and 11 at 8:00pm. 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, Massachusetts 02302.

Andy LeBlanc (Woof, HAIR) will be playing Mercutio in the Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe production of Romeo and Juliet, March 9-18 at the Gorton Theatre, home of the Gloucester Stage Company.

Jude Torres (Walter, HAIR) will be appearing in Moonstruck Theater Company‘s production of West Side Story playing the role of Riff. April 7-9, 2017.

Amanda White Birthday Show with the James Rocket. Saturday, April 15 at 10 PM, the Lilypad, Inman Square. 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Rare Boston appearance by Amanda’s NYC based band.