Upcoming Shows
Past 2025 Shows
Jan. 17 (Fri.) The Nextet jazz-rocks 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 play “Set Too” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous House Band to follow. Three bands — all for one admission charge of $0.00! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Pedro Verdugo: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
Past 2024 Shows
Nov. 8 (Fri.) The 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 play “Set Too” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous House Band to follow. Three bands — all for one admission charge of $0.00! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, KIenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
Nov. 1 (Fri.) Nate plays solo piano for cocktail hour at a wonderful wedding at Searles Castle in Windham, N.H.!
Sept. 20 (Fri.) The 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 play “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, with two fabulous Bands to follow. Three bands — all for one admission charge of $0.00! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, KIenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Zane Ranney: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
Aug. 18 (Sun.) The Nextet entertains concert-goers aboard the Georges Island Ferry on their way to “Boston Harbor Islands Wild Music” festival on Sunday Aug. 18th. Boat leaves at 12 noon from Long Wharf North side. A very fun and musical day was had by all!
Aug. 16 (Fri.) The Nextet plays jazz and all kinds of other eclectic edible music for your dining pleasure 5:30-8:30pm at the Zuzu Room of the Middle East in Central Square, Cambridge. Indoor and outdoor seating available. No cover charge for the music, and the Zuzu features a wonderful middle eastern and American menu and full bar. A very pleasant way to start out your Friday evening! Nate on piano, Ken Ormes on guitar, Erik Nelder on bass and Brendan Byrnes on drums!
July 26 (Fri.) The 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 play “Set One” from 7:30-8:30pm, with two fabulous Bands to follow. Three bands — all for one admission charge of $0.00! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, KIenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
July 19 (Fri.) The Nextet plays jazz and all kinds of other eclectic edible music for your dining pleasure 5:30-8:30pm at the Zuzu Room of the Middle East in Central Square, Cambridge. Indoor and outdoor seating available. No cover charge for the music, and the Zuzu features a wonderful middle eastern and American menu and full bar. A very pleasant way to start out your Friday evening! Nate on piano, Ken Ormes on guitar, Erik Nelder on bass and Brendan Byrnes on drums!
June 1 (Sat.) The Nextet, the only band that plays “Real Music for a Fake World” rocks out for folks at the Newton Porchfest on the Day family’s porch at 21 Fern St. in Auburndale, MA. 4-6 pm. Pure Fun!
May 10 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet jazz-rocks the POSTunderground — Brookline’s hottest jazz hang! The Nextet plays “Real music for a fake world”: original jazz, latin and eclectic grooves. The Nextet did “Set Two” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous House Band to follow. Opening was Johnny Horner. Three bands! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Doug Sondak: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
Mar 15 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet performs for your musical, dancing and dining pleasure at the Moldava Restaurant and Cafe 344 Watertown St. in Newton. (Tel: 617-916-5245) The Nextet plays original and cover jazz, latin, R&B, fusion and eclectic grooves from 7pm to 10pm. $10 cover charge; call for reservations. Full bar and fine Moldavian fare! Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. Best live music venue in Newton!
Mar 8 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet rocked 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 did “Set Two” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous House Band to follow. Opening was Johnny Horner. Three bands! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
Jan 5 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returned 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 did “Set Two” from 8:30-9:30pm, with the fabulous House Band to follow. Opening at 7:30 is “TBD Band”. Three bands! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks! And it sounded like this: https://www.facebook.com/PostUndergroundBrookline/videos/896257402027595
Past 2023 Shows
Nov 10 (Sun) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to the legendary Corner Bar of the Middle East Club. 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 Brendan 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! We’ll play 8pm to about 10:30!
Nov 3 (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 House Band to follow. Opening at 7:30 is “TBD Band”. Three bands! Music goes to 11:15 pm. 386 Washington St. Brookline. Nate on Keys, Kenji Kikuchi: Sax and flute, Ken Ormes: guitar, Erik Neldner: Bass, Brendan Byrnes: Drums. NO cover charge, inexpensive CASH bar, and free snacks!
October 8 (Sun) Join us at 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 vocals and Brendan Byrnes on drums.
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!
| Dec 31 (Tue) The Nextet Duo plays jazz at a New Years Cocktail party in Westwood, MA. Ken Ormes on guitar and Nate on piano! | |||||
| Dec 15 (Sun) The Nextet Trio plays jazz and R&B grooves at a private Holiday Party for the Atelier 505 Condominiums in downtown Boston. | |||||
| Dec 13 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to 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! | |||||
| Nov 23 (Sat) 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, Brendan Byrnes: drums. Two sets: 7:30-9:30PM. 565 High St Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 326-5674 | |||||
| Nov 9 (Sat) The versatile Nate Aronow Nextet plays at Ray’s joyful B’Mitzvah, at Temple Shir Tikvah Winchester, MA. Nate on Keys, Stan Johnson: Trumpet, Tal Shalom-Kobi: bass, Barry Lit: Drums. | |||||
| Nov 8 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7-8pm, 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! | |||||
| Oct 11 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7-8pm, 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! | |||||
| Sep 22 (Sun) The Eclectics headline at Newtonville Village Day! Outdoors on Walnut St. Free and open to the public. Four opening acts, then the Eclectics rock from 3:30 to 4:30. | |||||
| Sep 14 (Sat) The Eclectics Play the Roslindale Porch Festival. 1:30-2:30 PM at 157 Orange St. Lucy’s House! Free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! | |||||
| Sep 13 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7-8pm, 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! | |||||
| Sep 8 (Sun) Join the Eclectics outdoors at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Center as they play for a bike rally at the end of Tour de Newton. Free and open to the public, and if you want to register for Tour de Newton, do so here. The Tam Trio will open-up at 10:15am, and Eclectics will play at 11:00am. Should be a lot of fun! The Eclectics is the only band that does “Bikin’ the Bike“! | |||||
| Aug 18 (Sun) The Eclectics, the band that plays “Real Music for Fake Times” plays a private party in Randolph, MA! | |||||
| Aug 10 (Sat) The Eclectics, the band that plays “Real Music for Fake Times” debuts at the roomy and friendly Dedham Square Coffeehouse. No cover, and food, wine and beer is available. Take a break from the summer heat, and join us for original pop, jazz, R&B and Latin grooves. Will Brown: lead vocals, Nate Aronow: vocals and keys, Ken Ormes: guitar, John Schulman: bass, Barry Lit: drums. Two sets: 7:30-9:30PM. 565 High St Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 326-5674 | |||||
| Aug 9 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7-8pm, 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! | |||||
| Aug 3 (Sat) 7-8:30 Nextet plays at the Hopkinton Sunset series at Hopkinton Center for the Arts 98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 | |||||
| June 28 (Fri) The Nate Aronow Nextet returns to Brookline’s hot new jazz hang, the POSTUnderground The Nextet plays “Set One” from 7-8pm, 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! | |||||
| June 1 (Sat) The Eclectics play for the crowds at the 2nd Annual Newton Porch Fest in Auburndale, MA | |||||
| May 25 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Dynamic Nextet Duo perform at a fund-raiser for the New Birth Evangelical Baptist Church in Randolph, MA. Private event. | |||||
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| February 23 (Sat) The Nate Aronow Nextet trio plays in the Greenhouse for plants and people at Weston Nurseries 93 East Main St., Hopkinton, MA Tel: 508-435-3414 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Come enjoy the botanicals, the music and a hot cup of coffee! Nate on piano, Greg Maniero on bass and Ken Ormes on guitar. | |||||
| November 18 (Fri) Nextet booked at the Newton Library Great show as the Nate Aronow Nextet performs at 2pm at the Newton Main Library on Homer St. in Newton Center. The Nextet will play many of their most popular original compositions in the contemporary jazz style, as written and arranged by Nate Aronow, and a few “not-so-standards” by such jazz greats as Hank Mobley and Freddie Hubbard. Free and open to the public! Nathan Aronow piano and compositions Robert McCloskey Tenor Saxophone Ken Ormes Guitar Greg Maniero Double Bass Armond Cohen Drums |
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| August 24 (Fri) Nate plays with FreeFall at the Squantum Yacht Club Nate sits in with the cookin’ FreeFall jazz band led by Jack Morash, overlooking beautiful Quincy Bay! |
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| August 18 (Sat) Wedding Reception at the Dennis Inn on Cape Cod Private event at the Dennis Inn, Dennis MA. |
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| July 28 (Sat) Nextet plays Sunset Jazz in Hopkinton The Nextet continues it’s summer tour in Hopkinton. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy some groovin’ sounds as the sun goes down over Hopkinton. Free and open to the public. A great way to spend a summer evening! Rain or shine: event will move indoors in case of rain. Nate on piano, Dave McQ on bass, Doug Sondak on sax and flute, Tom Cox on guitar, Brendan Byrnes on drums. 98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton MA |
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| July 1 (Sun) Nextet play at the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market The Nextet plays jazz for farmers, their customers and some great vegetables at the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market on the Hopkinton Common from 1:30-4:30pm Sunday July 1. Great music and good eating, too. Open to the public and free! |
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| June 2 (Sat) The Eclectics play Newton’s 1st Porch Fest Rogue elements of the legendary Nate Aronow Nextet join forces with the Mike Swinchoski’s secret “Synthesis” project to form the Eclectics. Mike on vocals and attitude, Nate on vocals and keys, and Thom Cox on guitars. Free and open to the public! |
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| May 24 (Thu) The Nextet: Last show at Ryles Jazz Club! 212 Hampshire St. Inman Sq. Cambridge 8-11pm Full Six-piece band at Boston’s best Local jazz club! $10 Cover |
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| May 13 (Sun) The Nate n’ Dave Duo at Generations Mother’s Day Gala for the New Birth Evangelical Baptist Church Avon, MA |
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| May 5 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Apr 8 (Sun) Nate Aronow Nextet at the Acton Library 486 Main St. Acton MA 3-4:30 Free and open to the public |
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| Apr 7 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Mar 10 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Feb 15 (Thu) The Nextet at Ryles Jazz Club! 212 Hampshire St. Inman Sq. Cambridge 8-11pm Full Six-piece band at Boston’s best Local jazz club! $10 Cover |
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| Jan 11 (Thu) The Nextet at Ryles Jazz Club! 212 Hampshire St. Inman Sq. Cambridge 8-11pm Full Six-piece band at Boston’s best Local jazz club! $10 Cover |
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| Jan 6 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Dec 30 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Dec 10th (Sun) Nextet Trio plays a HOLIDAY PARTY at the Atelier 505 Condominium Boston MA | |||||
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| Dec 2 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Nov 11 (Sat) Nextet plays a Bar Mitzvah at Shir Tikva, Winchester MA | |||||
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| Nov 4 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Oct 7 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Oct 4 (Wed) The Nate & Steve Duo entertains the ladies of the Women’s Club of Newton Highlands, Newton MA |
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| Sept 24 (Sun) Nextet plays the Newtonville Fair and Jazz Fest Walnut St. Newtonville MA 2pm Free and total fun! |
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| Sept 16 (Sat) Nextet plays at Rozzie PorchFest Frank and Judy’s 23 Hawthorne St. Roslindale 1:30-2:30 Free for all! On the bill with TickleJuice |
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| Sept 16 (Sat) Bar Mitzvah Reception @ Temple Emmanuel Newton MA |
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| Sept 9 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Aug 12 (Sat) Nextet outdoor concert: Sunset Jazz Series 7-8:30pm At Hopkinton Center for the Arts 98 Hayden Rowe St. Free! Rain or Shine. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music! |
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| Jul 29 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Jul 8 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Jun 27 (Tue) Nextet Trio plays for the MITEF Poland Demo Day Reception MIT Enterprise Forum MIT Campus Cambridge MA |
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| Jun 19 (Mon) Nextet Trio plays for the MITEF Thailand Demo Day Reception MIT Enterprise Forum MIT Campus Cambridge MA |
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| Jun 11 (Sun) Jazz Concert outdoors on the Hopkinton Common 1:30-4:30 Hopkinton Farmers Market Nextet Quartet Live! |
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| Jun 11 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| May 6 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Apr 29 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Apr 21 (Fri) Nextet Trio plays for the East End House for the Cooking for a Cause fundraising event | |||||
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| Apr 1 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Mar 26 (Sun)The Eclectics – The Vanishing Circus Tour The Nate Aronow Nextet melds with Synthesis! Brand new music at the LilyPad Doors 5:30 Show 6:00pm Advance tickets $10 at: Brown Paper Tickets 1353 Cambridge St Inman Sq. $10 cover at the door |
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| Mar 25 (Sat) Nextet Duo: Nate n’ Dave in the BackRoom at the Burren 247 Elm St. Somerville MA (617) 776-6896 10am-2:00pm Full Irish Brunch Menu — No Cover! |
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| Mar 11 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Feb 25 (Sat) Nate on solo Piano 10am-2pm Brunch at the Burren 247 Elm St. Somerville MA (617) 776-6896 |
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| Feb 18 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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| Jan 7 (Sat) The Nate n’ Dave Fantastic Duo at the Middle East Corner 480 Mass Ave Central Sq. Cambridge 1-3pm Full Brunch Menu from the Zuzu. No Cover! |
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