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Visit us at edportal.harvard.edu/concerts-common-2025
Concerts are held once a month, on Wednesdays, at 4:30pm
at the Brighton Farmer's Market.
We encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performances!
2024 Performers
June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024
Laura Sanchez Flamenco Company
Laura Sanchez Flamenco Company
For the Laura Sanchez Flamenco Company, community goes beyond the dance class, becoming a Family for people whose families live thousands of miles away. Their piece is an ode to the origin and roots of flamenco, an art form that was born in community out of the necessity of an underrepresented group to express themselves, be seen and heard. The audience will be invited to learn basic flamenco movement, integrating audiences of all ages and abilities to be a part of this global and vibrant family.
Style: Flamenco Dance
July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
Mercedes Escobar
Mercedes Escobar
Fluctuating between aggressive and sweet, Guatemalan singer-songwriter Mercedes Escobar’s raw, guttural—and at times even violent—vocals dominate any stage. Her voice has been likened to a mix between Linda Ronstadt and Howlin’ Wolf. She’s created a unique genre which blends the rawness of old blues and country vocals and guitar, with the intensity of magical realism lyrics and the sonic traditions of her home culture; All while staying true to her modern values against prejudice in music, race and gender. She calls this “Latin Americana.”
Style: Latin Americana
August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
Project Mishram
Project Mishram
Known primarily known for their progressive Indian fusion, the current formation of Project Mishram is comprised of four Berklee students living in Allston-Brighton who blend Bollywood hits with Western pop, all infused with a touch of classical Indian magic. They have brought their infectious energy to stages like Harvard, City Hall, and the MIT Media Lab. Expect a fun, family-friendly atmosphere mixing mellow grooves with upbeat party tracks.
Style: Indian Fusion
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024
Phil and the Flying Leap
Phil and the Flying Leap
Phil and the Flying Leap twists and re-imagines music across multiple genres of classic American song spanning Vaudeville to Nashville to Somerville and everywhere in-between. Songwriter Phil Berman's melodies and lyrics usher the Great American Songbook into the 21st century, while lush arrangements and virtuosic musicianship from violinist Rachel Panitch and bassist Forrest Pettengill offer vibrant live performances full of heart, joy, and rich vocals. The group released their debut album Play the Part in 2021. The 13-track LP wrestles with questions of work, worth, purpose, and the heart in the age of the Great Resignation, weaving together folk, jazz, musical theater, rock, and French chanson.
Style: Folk
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
Winkler
Winkler
In March of 2022, a Northeastern University student newspaper quoted Justin Schaefers, speaking into the mic at their After Hours venue, as saying, “I’m not used to playing on a stage this big!” Just six months later, Winkler graced the positively giant stage at the University’s Common Cents music festival, warming it up for Armand Hammer and Faye Webster later in the evening. This rapid growth categorizes the past year for one of Boston’s most exciting indie rock bands; in addition to the festival they’ve opened for both Loving and Drugdealer at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, passed 100,000 streams on their spring single, “Mona”, and were nominated for two Boston Music Awards: Best New Artist and Song of the Year.
Style: Indie Rock
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