Upcoming Shows

Past 2023 Shows

September 10 (Sun)   The Nextet is pleased to perform for the Fall Village Concert Series  in Newton, MA.   Sunday Sept. 10, 3-4 pm.  We’ll be playing outdoors at the Auburndale Community Library.   This event is brought to you by Newton Community Pride.   Free and open to the public.  In case of rain, don’t worry — music will move indoors!

September 8 (Fri)   The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest jazz hang. The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet will do “Set Two” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous band to follow, playing until 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Nelder: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!  Watch a video of that set RIGHT HERE!

August 27 (Sun)  The Nextet takes to the Gazebo at the Town Common in Hopkinton and plays jazz for people and plants during the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market. Drop by and listen! Beautiful little park, great music and a bountiful market. Free and open to the public. Sunday August 14th, 1:30-4:30pm. Hopkinton Town Common. On Main St. between Hayden Rowe St. and Ash St.

Jul. 21 (Fri.) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest jazz hang. The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet will do “Set Two” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous band to follow, playing until 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Nelder: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

July 9 (Sun.) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co., 81 Morton Street  in Framingham MA.   Jazz, funk, latin, originals and genre classics.  The freshest brew and delectable edibles available for your Sunday brunching. No cover charge and easy parking.   Sunday July 9th,  1-3pm.

May 19 (Fri.) The Nate Aronow Nextet at POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest jazz hang. The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, with two fabulous bands to follow, playing until 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Nelder: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Mar. 24 (Fri.) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest jazz hang. The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet will do “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, with two fabulous bands to follow, playing until 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Giulio Brouzet: harmonica, Erik Nelder: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Feb. 26 (Sun.) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the legendary Corner Bar of the Middle East Club,  for a special all-ages matinee show 2-5pm.   Located at 480 MASS. AVE., at the corner of Brookline St. Central Square, Cambridge.   Phone: 617-864-3278.  Jazz, funk, latin, originals and ‘genre classics’.  Nate, Erik, Ken and Mason play “Real music for a Fake World”.  Full menu and bar available.  Great Middle Eastern and American cuisine at very reasonable prices.  No cover charge and easy parking.

Jan. 1 (Sun.) It’s New Year’s Day Night and the Nate Aronow Nextet takes the stage at the legendary Corner Bar of the Middle East Club,  480 MASS. AVE., corner of Brookline St. Central Square, Cambridge.   Phone: 617-864-3278.  Jazz, funk, latin, originals and genre classics.  Nate, Erik, Ken play “Real music for a Fake World”!  Great Middle Eastern and American menu at very reasonable prices.  No cover charge and easy parking.  Restaurant opens at 5pm, band will start at 7pm.

Past 2022 Shows

Dec. 31 (Sat) Ring in 2023 with the Eclectics at the  Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company .  Join us in the spacious Taproom at  411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Saturday eve Dec. 31.  Band starts at 8pm and goes right through to midnight.  The Eclectics will be playing their unique brand of original fusion and Pop, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles  along with some well-known and much-loved “genre favorites”.  We call it “Real Music for a Fake World“.   Nate on piano and vocals, Erik on bass and vocals, Ken on guitar and vocals, Brendan on drums!  No cover charge, and plenty of free parking.  Freshest Beer in town, and excellent edibles from fabulous Food Trucks!

Nov. 6 (Sun)  The Eclectics return to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Sunday afternoon Nov. 6th from 1 to 4pm.  The Eclectics will be playing their unique brand of original fusion, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles  along with some well-known and much-loved genre favorites.  It’s been called “Real Music for a Fake World“.   Nate on piano and vocals, Erik on bass and vocals, Ken on Guitar and vocals, Brendan on drums!  No cover charge, and plenty of free parking.  Freshest Beer in town, and excellent edibles from fabulous Food Trucks!

Oct. 21 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest jazz hang. The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet will do “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for the fabulous House Band which plays until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Giulio Brouzet: harmonica, Erik Nelder: Bass, Mark Fairweather: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Sept. 18 (Sun) Newtonville Village Day!  The Nate Aronow Nextet sets up on the asphalt on Walnut St. and takes off at the Newtonville Village fair. The Fair runs from 12 noon to 4pm and features food, booths, entertainment acts and all kinds of fun. The Nextet will start at 2:30. The Nextet line-up: Nate on keys and vocals, Ken Ormes on guitar and vocals, Kenji Kikuchi on sax and flute, Erik Neldner on bass and Mark Fairweather on drums.

Sept 11 (Sun)  The Nate Aronow Nextet Trio is pleased to return to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Sunday Sept. 11 from 1 to 4pm. The Nextet Trio is: Nate — piano and vocals, Ken Ormes — guitar and vocals and Erik Neldner — bass and vocals. The Nextet will be playing their unique brand of  “Real Music for a Fake World”:  fusion originals, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles (along with some much-loved genre favorites) while you sample some of the freshest beer you ever had, and munch on offerings from MSBC’s curated Food Trucks. No cover charge, and plenty of free parking. This is a perfect stop for your Sunday afternoon activities!

Sept 1 (Thurs)  The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Thursday eve Sept. 1st from 7 to 10pm.  The Nextet will be playing their unique brand of original fusion, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles, along with some known and much-loved genre favorites.  No cover charge, and plenty of free parking.

August 18 (Thurs)  The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Thursday eve Aug. 18th from 7 to 10pm.  The Nextet will be playing their unique brand of original fusion, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles, along with some known and much-loved genre favorites.  No cover charge, and plenty of free parking.

August 14 (Sun)  The Nextet takes to the Gazebo at the Town Common in Hopkinton and plays jazz for people and plants during the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market. Drop by and listen! Beautiful little park, great music and a bountiful market. Free and open to the public. Sunday August 14th, 1:30-4:30pm. Hopkinton Town Common. On Main St. between Hayden Rowe St. and Ash St.

August 3 (Weds)  If you are on the North Shore, please drop by for a Nextet concert at the Georgetown Peabody public library, Wednesday Aug. 3 —  6:30 to 7:45pm.   Address: 2 Maple Street  Georgetown, MA 01833   978-352-5728   The five piece band, will play “Real Music for a Fake World“.  Keith Augeri: drums, Erik Neldner: bass, Ken Ormes: guitar, Kenji Kikuchi: saxophone and flute, Nate Aronow: piano.  Free and open to the public!

July 31 (Sun)  The Nate Aronow Nextet makes its debut appearance at Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co., 81 Morton Street  in Framingham MA.   Jazz, funk, latin, originals and genre classics.  The freshest brew and delectable edibles available for your Sunday brunching. No cover charge and easy parking.   Sunday July 31,  1-3pm.

July 10 (Sun)  The Nate Aronow Nextet Trio is pleased to return to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Sunday July 10 from 1 to 4pm. The Nextet Trio is: Nate — piano and vocals, Ken Ormes — guitar and vocals and Erik Neldner — bass and vocals. The Nextet will be playing their unique brand of  “Real Music for a Fake World”:  fusion originals, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles (along with some much-loved genre favorites) while you sample some of the freshest beer you ever had, and munch on offerings from MSBC’s curated Food Trucks. No cover charge, and plenty of free parking. This is a perfect stop for your Sunday afternoon activities!

July 3 (Sun)  If it’s July — it’s all about Sunday Jazz at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts! Join us in the outdoor amphitheater at 11:00 a.m. for a great jazz session with The Nextet.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and sit back and enjoy an hour and a half of outstanding jazz music. In an effort to make the arts accessible for all — the July Jazz concerts will be offered on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis. Details are available when you reserve your tickets.   July 3rd at the HCA,  98 Hayden Rowe Street   Hopkinton, MA 01748

June 4 (Sat)  The only band that plays “Real Music for a Fake World” will rock out for folks at the Newton Porchfest on the Day family’s porch at 21 Fern St. in Auburndale, MA. Set time: 4-6PM. There are bands all over the ‘hood from 12-6; details at https://newton.porchfest.info/ . And for those who’d like to add a bike ride to their PorchFest, check out BikeNewton’s “Tour de PorchFest” from 3-6 at https://www.bikenewton.org/event/tour-de-porchfest-2022/

May 15 (Sun)  The Nate Aronow Nextet Trio is pleased to return to the very cool Taproom of the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company — 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham — Sunday May 15 from 1 to 4pm. The Nextet Trio is: Nate — piano and vocals, Ken Ormes — guitar and vocals and Erik Neldner — bass and vocals. The Nextet will be playing their unique brand of  “Real Music for a Fake World”:  fusion originals, contemporary jazz, funk and Latin styles (along with some much-loved genre favorites) while you sample some of the freshest beer you ever had, and munch on offerings from MSBC’s curated Food Trucks. No cover charge, and plenty of free parking. This is a perfect stop for your Sunday afternoon activities!

May 13 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet plays the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hot new jazz hang. “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for the House Band which plays until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Giulio Brouzet: harmonica, Erik Nelder: Bass, Mark Fairweather: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Apr. 8 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the POSTunderground, Brookline’s hot new jazz hang. “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for the House Band which plays until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Giulio Brouzet: harmonica, Erik Nelder: Bass, Mark Fairweather: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Feb. 27 (Sun) Nextet Trio plays at the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Waltham, MA. 1-4pm.  411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham.    Nate: keys and vocals, Ken Ormes: Guitar and vocals, Erik Neldner: bass and vocals.  Beautiful spot to spend a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon.   Brunch available from MSBC’s curated food trucks.  No cover!  Indoor and outdoor seating!

2021 Shows

Oct. 15 (Wed) Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands

The Nextet Duo entertains the Ladies of the Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands (private event)

Sept. 26 (Sun) Newtonville Village Day

The Nate Aronow Nextet pulls up it’s piece of asphalt on Walnut St. and blasts off at the Newtonville Village fair. The Fair runs from 12 noon to 4pm and features food, booths, entertainment acts and all kinds of fun. The Nextet will start at 2:30. The Nextet line-up: Nate on keys and vocals, Ken O. on guitar and vocals, Kenji K. on sax and flute, Dave McQ on bass and Mr. Higgins on drums.

Sept. 25 (Sat) Roslindale Porchfest

The Nate Aronow Nextet, the only band that plays “Real Music for Fake World” takes the porch on Sept. 25 at the Roslindale PorchFest. We’ll be hitting at 3:00pm at 36 Taft Hill Terrace at the house of the Rosi-Kessel family. Opening 1:30-2:30pm is the punk reggae band Fuze, led by Nick Passalugo. Should a fun afternoon, and you can get complete PorchFest details at: http://www.roslindalearts.org/roslindale-porch-fest/ The Nextet line-up: Nate: keys and vocals, Ken Ormes: Guitar and vocals, Kenji Kikuchi: sax and flute, Dave Mercure: bass, Brendan Byrnes: drums.

Sept. 19 (Sun) Tour de Newton Rally

The Tour de Newton is back this year, and the Nate Aronow Nextet is playing at the post-Ride Rally at Newton City Hall on Sunday morning. 10:30am – 12:30pm. 1000 Comm. Ave, Newton Center. Outdoors, free, fun and games! Ride your bike! The Nextet line-up: Nate: keys and vocals, Ken Ormes: Guitar and vocals, Kenji Kikuchi: sax and flute, Dave Mercure: bass, Brendan Byrnes: drums.

Aug. 14 (Sat) POSTUnderground Brookline

The Nate Aronow Nextet makes a return to the UPstairs@POSTunderground, Brookline’s hottest new jazz hang in 2021. “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for the Jerry Bergonzi Band which plays until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Tom Cox: guitar, Dave Mercure: Bass, Mark Fairweather: Drums. $10 cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!

Jul. 10 (Sat) Newton Festival for the Arts

The Nate Aronow Nextet — “Real Music for a Fake World” — will be participating in Newton Community Pride’s “Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts” and is one of 20 live performances over two days at three locations across Newton. The performance is at the Suzuki School 1615 Beacon St. Waban MA. 2:30-3:30 Exciting set featuring our wild vocal and instrumental jazz, latin and R&B originals and covers. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Tal Shalom-Kobi: Bass, Mark Fairweather: Drums. Free and open to the public, outside on the porch!
Thank you to our festival sponsors, Newton Community Pride and their Presenting Sponsor The Village Bank. The Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts has been awarded a 2021 Festival Grant from the Mass Cultural Council and several performers have received performance grants from the Newton Cultural Council.

Jun 26 (Sat) Hopkinton Sunset Jazz Series

The Nextet plays for the Sunset Jazz Series outdoors at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy some groovin’ sounds as the sun goes down over Hopkinton. Free and open the public. Great way to spend a summer evening! Rain or shine: event will move to live stream in case of rain. Nate on piano, Dave Mercure on bass, Doug Sondak on sax and flute, Kenji Kikuchi on sax and flute, Ken Ormes on guitar, Mark Fairweather on drums. 98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton MA

Jun 13 (Sat) Hopkinton Farmer’s Market

Frank Zappa said it best: “Call any vegetable and the chances are good that the vegetable will respond to you.” The Nextet plays jazz for farmers, their customers and some great vegetables at the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market at the gazebo on the Hopkinton Common from 1:30-4:30pm Sunday June 13th. Great music and good eating, too. Open to the public and free!

2020 Shows

Aug 15 (Sat) Not Cancelled The Nextet plays for the Sunset Jazz Series outdoors at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy some groovin’ sounds as the sun goes down over Hopkinton. Free and open the public. Great way to spend a summer evening! Rain or shine: event will move to live stream in case of rain. Nate on piano, Pedro Verdugo on bass, Doug Sondak on sax and flute, Kenji Kikuchi on sax and flute, Ken Ormes on guitar, Barry Lit on drums. 98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton MA Here’s a video of the show!

Aug 14 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Pedro Verdugo: Bass, Barry Lit: Drums.

July 10 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Pedro Verdugo: Bass, Barry Lit: Drums.

June 12 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Pedro Verdugo: Bass, Barry Lit: Drums.

June 6 (Sat) Cancelled The Eclectics play for the folks in the Auburndale hood at the Newton Porch Fest 4pm!

May 8 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: Bass, David Mann: Drums.

Apr 10 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: Bass, David Mann: Drums.

Apr 4 (Sat) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet plays for the first time at The Java Room: espresso · music · wine bar
ginger ale plaza 14 littleton road chelmsford, massachusetts 978.256.0001
Warm and friendly room: one of the premier Jazz rooms north of Boston!
Music 8:00 – 10:00pm, no cover. Nate: piano, Doug Sondak: sax and flute, Reed Butler: bass, Ken Ormes: guitar, David Mann: drums

Mar 29 (Sun) Cancelled The Nextet continues it’s spring library tour at the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Centre. Nice sounding hall, beautiful piano, too! The Nextet will play a set of original contemporary jazz, rooted in many of the jazz greats from the 60’s to the present, like Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock. Nate Aronow: piano, Doug Sondak: Saxophone and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: bass, Davod Mann: Drums. Concert 2 to 3 pm. Free!

Mar 22 (Sun) Cancelled The Nextet plays a free concert at the Acton Memorial Library on Sunday afternoon, March 22. A beautiful early spring day for some nice jazz music! With Nate Aronow on piano, Doug Sondak on sax and flute, Reed Butler on bass, Ken Ormes on Guitar and David Mann on drums.

Mar 13 (Fri) Cancelled The Nate Aronow Nextet at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: Bass, David Mann: Drums.

Mar 6 (Fri) The Eclectics, the band that plays “Real Music for Fake Times” returns to the roomy and friendly Dedham Square Coffeehouse. No cover, and food, wine and beer is available. Join us for original pop, jazz, R&B and Latin grooves. Will Brown: lead vocals, Nate Aronow: vocals and keys, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: bass, Barry Lit: drums. Two sets: 7:30-9:30PM. 565 High St Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 326-5674

Feb 14 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet again rocked out at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: Bass, David Mann: Drums.

Jan 10 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet rocked out at Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, opening for Standards by Starlight who play until 11pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Reed Butler: Bass, David Mann: Drums. No cover, inexpensive bar, and free edibles!

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