Jazz
The Big Band Blast
The Big Band Blast will return to The Cabot to once again pay homage to the 1939 Big Band Battles at Carnegie Hall!
Masterfully crafted by Henley Douglas Jr. and band leaders Carlos Menezes Jr of BrassFed Nation and Brian Thomas and Alex Lee Clark of BT ALC Big Band, “Round Three” promises the return of two, twenty-piece orchestras side-by-side for an evening of high-energy trading and showmanship!
About BrassFed Nation
Founded by Carlos Menezes Jr. in 2013, BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture! The collective features 4 unique ensembles; The Jambalaya Horns, Cape Ann Big Band, DubTone Beat, and the 13-Piece Brass-Fed Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through private studio lessons, performances, workshops, and interactive clinics. In just a short span of time, the Cape Ann Big Band alone has become one of the most sought after ensembles in the North Shore and Greater Boston area.
About BT ALC Big Band
Since the group’s formation in 2011, BT ALC Big Band, led by trombonist Brian Thomas and trumpeter Alex Lee-Clark, has reshaped the depiction of the big band ensemble. By employing the traditional instrumentation of 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythms section reminiscent of Duke Ellington and Count Basie while infusing funk, soul and hip hop, BT ALC Big Band has created an undeniably unique sound they dub Big Band Funk.
Groton Hill Jam Nights (4)
Friendly jams for friendly people, led by our fun faculty performers.
Music is a collaborative art form, bringing us together to listen, learn, and rip a few hot breaks. Join us as we open Groton Hill’s inspiring facilities to jammers from across the region. Pick your favorite genre and play, move from room to room, or just hang out with friends to listen over a pint. Jams will run every second Tuesday from September through June!
Ages 16+ welcome!
Bull Run - The Jazz Depot "Local Players Showcase"
The Bull Run and The Jazz Depot are very proud and excited to be hosting the "Local Players Showcase"
The Jazz Depot made their debut on the Bull Run’s famous Sawtelle room stage one fateful stormy Wednesday night 14 years ago… and the rest is history. Today you can catch them performing at the Bull Run every month – warming up the Tap Room Lounge in the cold winter months with their Saturday evening shows and bringing guest stars from Central MA and beyond to the picturesque moonlit stage for the "Jazz on the Patio" Summer Series.
This organic sextet of Barry Stainer, Eric Clough, Katy Shea, Adam Weber, Brian Koning and Jay Frigoletto perform eloquent Jazz Standards, Swing, Bebop, Latin and Blues with focus on improvisation and fun. Their hot tunes and irrepressible spirit always make for a memorable evening of fun and relaxation.
Los Lobos: Disconnected
Special Disconnected Set (all acoustic w/ drums)
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings — all garnering 5 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Richie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations.
Bull Run - Mike Girard's Big Swinging Thing
THIS SHOW RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 1 TO SAT MAY 17, 2025.
ALL TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO THE SAME TABLE AT THE NEW DATE.
Mike Girard is the lead singer of THE FOOLS.
Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing! is a big band, pop/rock extravaganza.
If you haven't seen this show, take my word for it - you will not regret it.
It's become our favorite show of the year here at The Bull.This is not your typical Big Band. It’s Rock & Roll with backup singers, dancers and a large horn sectiion.
Expect to hear diverse covers by The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, the Doobie Brothers, Billy Idol, Roy Orbison & Tom Jones… plus some great Fools classics!