Berklee's Cafe 939 is a state-of-the-art, all-ages, student-run music venue and coffeehouse. While most rooms in Boston have a specific musical niche, Cafe 939 embraces nearly any style from rock, jazz, folk, and world to bluegrass, hip-hop, electronica, avant-garde, and beyond.
Cafe 939 showcases Berklee's emerging student performers and local Boston artists, as well as national acts seeking a more intimate, personal space in which to connect with their fans. The venue is open to the general public and aims to attract musicians and music fans from all walks of life. Right down to the colors on the walls, it's a jewel to behold, located right in the Back Bay.
Grammy-nominated and Dove Award–winning artist Jennifer Knapp returns from a seven-year hiatus with her new album, Letting Go. Recorded in Nashville, Letting Go features intimate folk- and country-tinged rock songs showcasing Knapp's astonishing straightforwardness and spirituality. Opening the night will be Todd Thibaud.
Grammy-nominated and Dove Award–winning artist Jennifer Knapp returns from a seven-year hiatus with her new album, Letting Go (Graylin/RED/Thirty Tigers). Recorded in Nashville, Letting Go is produced by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Martha Wainwright, Amy Grant) and features 10 intimate folk- and country-tinged rock songs showcasing Knapp's astonishing straightforwardness and spirituality.
Knapp's impressive history includes selling more than 1 million albums with her previous releases Kansas (debut 1998), Lay It Down (2000), and The Way I Am (2001). The Kansas-born musician toured the globe with artists such as Jars of Clay and was featured on 1999's Lilith Fair tour. Knapp received critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times calling her "a rising star" and People describing her as "an uncommonly literate songwriter." Knapp went on to win her first Dove Award in 1999 for Best New Artist, and scored a Grammy nod in 2002.
With a considerable fan base, and critical and commercial successes, Knapp walked away from it all at the height of her career. After seven years of soul-searching and time spent in Australia, Knapp comes full circle in 2010 with a new album, new tour, and a renewed love of music.
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents Fresh Prospects, a showcase of the best up-and-coming Berklee artists reworking their favorite songs into intimate acoustic performances. This month's artists are David Wyatt and Katrina Bello.
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents Fresh Prospects, a showcase of the best up-and-coming Berklee artists reworking their favorite songs into intimate acoustic performances. This month's artists are David Wyatt and Katrina Bello.
Over the last few years David Wyatt has performed with many artists, including number one guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, opening for him in the Newcastle opera house and the Belfast Waterfront. He has also played alongside top slide guitarist Johnny Dickenson and James Morrison to name a few. Most recently Wyatt has been involved with two major record labels and recorded with top producer James Sanger, who has worked with the likes of Brian Eno and Keane. Soon to be released will be David's second album You Will Rise, where he teamed up with John Butler from Diesel Park West.
Katrina Bello is an emerging soul/r&b vocalist and songwriter from the D.C. metropolitan area. Bello decided to transfer to Berklee College of Music in her second year of college at the University of Pittsburgh, to continue working towards perfecting her craft. Currently in Boston, she is studying music and working with an array of producers in hopes of expanding her sound and honing her skills as both a singer and songwriter.
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Red Eye at the Red Room Featuring Neutral Uke Hotel
The Boston music community is home to a number of characters, genres, and tastemakers. Red Eye at the Red Room gathers and strengthens that community by showcasing some of Boston's top acts and photographers. This show features the bands Neutral Uke Hotel and the Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, along with an exhibit by photographer 5342 Studios, who has been featured in the local music blog Ryan's Smashing Life.
The Boston music community is home to a number of characters, genres, and tastemakers. Red Eye at the Red Room gathers and strengthens that community by showcasing some of Boston's top acts and photographers. This show features the bands Neutral Uke Hotel and the Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, along with an exhibit by photographer 5342 Studios, who has been featured in the local music blog Ryan's Smashing Life.
Neutral Uke Hotel’s mission statement is simple: to unite obsessed fans of Neutral Milk Hotel for a live performance of their critically acclaimed In the Aeroplane Over the Sea album, played in its entirety on ukulele by Shawn Fogel with accompaniment from members of Golden Bloom and the Motion Sick.
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library is the new project fronted by Michael Epstein of the Motion Sick and Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling. The band features Epstein and nine women with a lot of group singing and a focus on clever, quirky indie songs performed on acoustic instruments to create a campfire singalong feel. This show is the band's much-anticipated debut.
A wonderful evening of local, international, and Berklee bands and songwriters. Each of these artists is a “one to watch,” and each brings his polished musical styles to the 939 stage for one awesome night.
A wonderful evening of local, international, and Berklee bands and songwriters. Each of these artists is a “one to watch,” and each brings his polished musical styles to the 939 stage for one awesome night.
Indie-rock singer/songwriter Brad Byrd's sound is often compared to the likes of Pete Yorn, Wilco, the Wallflowers, and Snow Patrol,with a classic songwriting style à la modern-day Tom Petty or Neil Young. Byrd's songs have been featured on numerous television shows and recently on Boston's 92.5 The River.
The show also features performances by Justin Rutledge and Zac Taylor.
Sharp enough to make you nervous but infectious enough to keep you singing along, Keep Me Conscious has been played regularly on a variety of college and internet radio stations in Boston, including WAAF’s Bay State Rock and WZLX’s Boston Emissions. Check them out with Halfway to Avalon opening.
Sharp enough to make you nervous but infectious enough to keep you singing along, Keep Me Conscious has been played regularly on a variety of college and internet radio stations in Boston, including WAAF's Bay State Rock and WZLX's Boston Emissions. Since forming in March 2009, Boston-based Keep Me Conscious has built a fiercely loyal fan base by offering a unique brand of melodic alt-rock and an intense stage performance. Bob Bowser (vocals), Daniel Maleck (guitar), John Wiley (guitar), Maty Vamp (bass) and Rob B Wu (drums) are passionate songwriters committed to delivering their music live with the same precision found on their recordings. Keep Me Conscious has quickly become a "must-see" live band. In just under a year, they have proven to be road-worthy by booking more than 100 dates, including an East Coast tour, a Hot Topic "in-store" acoustic tour, CMJ Festival in NY, SXSW and Red Gorilla Festival in TX, showcases in LA, countless regional shows, and even multiple sets at New England Patriots games . . . all without label or management support.
Check them out with Halfway to Avalon. Halfway to Avalon was formed in September of 2009 after recording their four-song self-titled EP with original members Ryan Gavin (guitar/vocals), Jacob King (guitar), and Geoff Bahre (drums). After recording, the band and Geoff parted ways. Matthew Wiles then joined on drums, and Michael Martins on bass. As passionate songwriters and performers, the band works hard to deliver emotional and powerful performances with the same fervor and quality found on their record.
General admission. $8 in advance, $10 day of show.
