Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist / composer / cultural advocate and educator who also leads his own project entitled RICANO, a unique afro Caribbean Jazz concept that blends the sounds of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his...
Celebrate Summer with Salsa in the Common! Join us at Emerson’s UnCommon Stage and the Harpoon Beer Garden for an unforgettable night of dance, drinks, and delicious food from Rosa Mexicano. Hernan Choque of Salsa y Control and Àgora Cultural Architects will light up the corner of Boylston and Tremont with beats that will move...
Boylston T Stop, Boylston St & Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 The Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden Day of Play is a day of connection, fun and in-person play at the Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden, located at the corner of Boylston and Tremont in the Boston Common. The event is...
Play Playe: Game Night is a free game night for adults featuring All-Star Karaoke, board games, cards, Minute to Win It, live music, DJs, and more. Through fun and games, Play Playe is a night dedicated to connecting our city’s arts, culture, and community. Come out and meet other artists and organizers while grabbing a drink and a bite...
WAMPTRONICA, a creative dance music collective of Wampanoag artists, is gaining attention with their fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Established in 2021, their origins lie in dance parties at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. Their sound merges traditional DJing with live instruments and vocals. They are the resident collective for...
Daniel Sturgis is a talented musician hailing from the vibrant music scene of Cape Cod. With a musical style that seamlessly blends alternative, funk, pop, and rock, Sturgis has created a captivating sound that is uniquely his own. Influenced by legendary artists such as Jimmy Hendrix, B.B. King, and The Beatles, Sturgis draws inspiration from...
The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary wedding band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists. When you’re at a Femmes show, you’re at a high energy concert experience. Epic sing-alongs, expertly crafted harmonies, and musicians who absolutely LOVE to interact with the audience, the Femmes are Boston’s go-to women’s party band! Our roster...
Join Uncommon Stage for an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant world of contemporary pop music with the talented Sarah Bernadette.Sarah's powerful vocals and captivating stage presence will pay tribute to two of today's most exciting pop artists. Her carefully curated set list showcases songs from two standout performers: the bold and innovative Chappell Roan and...
Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards, her artistic vision and original music focus on...
BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. Check back for more details!
Toki Wright is a two-time Emmy Award-winning MC, poet, producer, and cultural diplomat. He has received two CLIO Award for advertising with General Mills for the number one worldwide Twitter trending project “Watch the Stove” which was also nominated for a Cannes Lion Award. Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at...
12:00-2:00 PM | Eva Davenport Eva Davenport is an inspirational soul/RnB artist and community organizer. Infusing deep soulful lyrical healing with modern mixed genre beats to create music that is uplifting, rooted in Mother Earth and emotionally charged. Her mission is to inspire listeners to follow their own life passions so that together, as a...