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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration!
October 14th @ 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Boylston T Stop, Boylston St & Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UnCommon Stage is proud to host a special takeover of the stage curated by Cultural Consultant Maria Hendricks!
1-2 PM | Thea Hopkins
A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, internationally performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. The Washington Post described Thea as a “standout writer”. Festivals and venues where Thea has performed include the Kennedy Center (DC), Woody Guthrie Festival (OK), the Green Note (UK), the Brooklyn Americana Festival (UK), Moseley Folk Festival (UK), Greenbelt Festival (UK), Saltaire Festival (UK), Summertyne Americana Festival (UK), the Atkinson (UK), American Folk Art Museum (NY), Bluebird Cafe (TN). Her new album, “Here In Our World”, is scheduled to be released in January 2025.
2-3 PM | Geri Barney
Geraldine Barney’s music explores the relationship between the traditional Navajo values and beliefs she grew up with on the Navajo Reservation in Northwest New Mexico with contemporary city life off the reservation. Living in two cultures is a prominent theme in her music and art.
Geraldine studied the Native American Flute at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
Geraldine, singer and song writer whose work is included in two Smithsonian Folkways CD’s; “Music of New Mexico: Native American Traditions” and “Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women”.
3-4 PM | MaDarrius Maximus & Friends
MaDarrius Maximus – From Mattapan To Mashpee Massachusetts! has performed in Connecticut with the “Coast To Coast” Tours Dj Franchise available on YouTube
He also had the good fortune to perform with Jadakiss, Freeway, Mickey Facts, Cuban Linx & Boston’s Own Chilla Jones.
Local Performances Include The Music Room In Yarmouth, various Churches and around the Cape, Cyphers at Bridge Side in Cambridge and other bars & clubs.
From Boston To Brooklyn New York! You Can Find My Music By Looking Up MaDarrius Maximus On Any streaming Platform.
Madarrius Maximus – Easy To Remember Impossible To Forget!
Featuring Rock Dicey (Bli$$, Big Mike & Rock Dicey)
4:15-5:00 PM | The Red Hawk Singers and Dancers
The Red Hawk Singers and Dancers are a collective of Indigenous Wampanoag artists and activists sharing education through music, art & culture.
5:15-6:00 PM | Poly-Groove Records Revue
POLY-GROOVE RECORDS (PGR) stands as a label, artist management, and booking company committed to bringing ‘The Sound of a Good Time!’ to the masses. Their signature THUMP & SOUL movement, blending Soul, Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeats, resonates across live music venues, lounges, festivals, and concerts throughout southeastern New England.
PGR is the epicenter of a vibrant sonic landscape, and prides itself on fostering an exceptional roster of artists who embody the essence of the THUMP & SOUL spirit. Joining forces with PGR means embracing a journey where the joy of music knows no bounds.
mariahendricks7@hotmail.com