Ethnic Music Calendar

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Americana

Broadway 4 Events

Pop 17 Events

Rock 34 Events

Hip-Hop 0 Events

Country 24 Events

Folk 17 Events

Blues 24 Events

Soul 11 Events

Cajun 1 Event

The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland.

In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Following Payton’s death in 1997, the group briefly worked as a trio until Theo Peoples, a former Temptation, was recruited to restore the group to a quartet. When Stubbs subsequently grew ill, Peoples became the lead singer and former Motown artist-producer Ronnie McNeir was enlisted to fill Payton’s spot. In 2005, when Benson died, Payton’s son Roquel replaced him.

Event Date	12-06-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price	See Registration
Location	Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories	Music, Americana, Jazz, 1 Music Concert

Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas

Classic holiday tunes come to life as Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet take the stage in “A Swingin’ Little Christmas.” This hilarious and heartwarming holiday extravaganza promises to be a delightful blend of comedy and music, ensuring a ‘swingin’ good time. The group has brought their joyful banter to audiences across the country, with their holiday album “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” hitting Billboard’s Top 10 Adult Contemporary chart. Hollywood Digest calls it “captivating,” the comedy “spectacular” and the vibe “absolutely precious.”

Event Date	12-07-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price	See Registration
Location	Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories	Music, Americana, Jazz, Holiday, 1 Music Concert

Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson

Artist: Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson

Michelle Willson is known as Evil Gal to blues lovers around the globe. “It is impossible not to be moved by this performer…with her lush, sultry & robust voice, Willson can get a rise out of a stone statue”–MSN music – all music guide.

She’s known as Queen of the Vibe Tribe to listeners of Morning Vibe Time, her radio show on NPR affiliate station 90.5 WICN in Worcester, who also have their own nickname –Tribe-arinos! Michelle has recorded and released 4 award winning albums for Rounder Records, as well as a live recording at Scullers Jazz Club. She’s performed on many other artist’s recordings, such as blues legends Duke Robillard, Anthony Geraci and Porky Cohen. She sang with Dr. John at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston and has toured around the globe, most recently from performances in Switzerland.

Event Date	12-11-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price	$20
Location	Mechanics Hall
Categories	Music, Americana, Blues

Mass Arts Center - Merry Holly, Very Jolly, Happy Holiday Extravaganza

Directed by Meg Quin Dussault

In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.

Event Date	12-11-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price	$33
Location	Mass Arts Center
Categories	Other, Americana, Holiday, 5 Other Staged, Variety, 1 Music Concert

HCA Open Mic Night (4)

🎤 Open Mic Night 🎶

This is not your ordinary open mic night! It will include some games, music trivia and prizes! Cash bar and food available. Join us for a laid-back evening of fun, connection, and community. All talent levels are welcome, and every voice has a place on our stage. Bring your instrument, your notebook, or just your curiosity. Come to perform or just to enjoy the vibes—everyone is welcome! No pressure, no judgment—just good people and great energy. HCA will provide all sound and an accompanist and can accommodate tracks.

Event Date	12-12-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price	$5
Location	Hopkinton Arts Center
Categories	Music, Americana, 4 Music Open