Weekend Music Series

Terry Simpson began with violin as a child and later studied jazz at Berklee, eventually training with Charlie Banacos. After playing rock, he met his wife Charlotte at a blues jam, and they formed the band Basic Blue. Now on Cape Cod, he performs with John Shaw as Breeze and appears monthly at the Cape Cod Cultural Center Jazz Jam.

Come take refuge in the evergreen understory of the Cape’s coastal woodlands as Pitch Pine forages for pine nuts with a soulful, fresh, and sappy set of tunes, blending Americana, rock, reggae and blues. Pitch Pine will tug on your heartwood and leave your bark furrowed.

Julia Johana is an 11 year old musician who has been playing at open mics and campgrounds around Cape Cod for 2 years. Stop by to hear Julia interpret hits by such contemporary and classic artists as Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, Noah Kahan, Cyndi Lauper, Freddie Mercury and more. Feel free to sing along!

Where folk and indie collide into a beautiful storm. Saltclouds is a 3 piece band featuring male and female vocals with acoustic and electric instrumentation. The band features members of The Oxford Drive Band and past Boston bands, Elixir, the Rhythm Method and the Rhythm and Blues Conspiracy.

Gregory Ayriyan is an awards winning violinist, composer and filmmaker. Graduated conservatory in former Soviet Union in 1987.

This musical duo (Meehan/Jackson) combines the rich tones of a wooden flute, acoustic guitar, and voices. They play an eclectic combination of Folk, Traditional, Classical, Swing, Blues, Songs of Singer-Songwriters, Lovers of The American Songbook. 

Nils Soderberg This is my Life Projected in images and Songs.

John Ahl singer and guitarist for the past 50 years! Plays music for all generations from the 1920s till now including Irish tunes and Christmas music!

A new aged blues musician at her core, Natalia’s natural storytelling ability and timeless vocals will take you on a journey.

Rebecca Catron is an alto singer /percussionist, a Cape Cod native, and a Chatham local.

Kathleen Healy is a hard-working musician & songwriter living on Cape Cod. She draws from her experience of living and raising a family near the beach for many of her songs.

Brian Kelly plays acoustic guitar/vocals on a broad swath of what he calls “Acoustic Americana”. He has been a staple of the Cape music scene for decades on the Cape.

The Oxford Drive Band is a new band in the Cape area and their unique sound comes from a blend of experienced players of different backgrounds. Moody and introspective, yet also uplifting and danceable, the band shows diverse influences from folk, blues, rock, country, indie rock, and ambient music.

Eric Komar has been a washashore since 2013. He performs with several different guitars (not at once) from his ragtag collection of Guitar Center treasures. Eric offers music across many decades including a few popular acoustic hits, some obscure classics, and indie folk rock.

Kim Aliczi is a pianist/vocalist, theatrical musical director, and wine educator from CT and the Cape with an eclectic style and repertoire. Sit back and listen – or be encouraged to sing along! Unique adaptations of covers, including those of local Cape Cod singers/songwriters.

Dave Andrews is a song stylist with a comic flair.

Lee Surette has been playing professionally for over 30 years. He attended Berklee college of music and plays easy listening music (Beatles, John Denver, eagles).

Steven Blane, is a New york based Jazz Singer-Songwriter, who croons like Roy Orbison and writes in a style reminiscent of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. As a versatile musician skilled in guitar, ukulele and piano, Blane has crafted a distinctive sound, evident in his impressive discography of nine albums. His songs are a testament to his evolving musical journey. Blane’s versatility expresses his profound connection to New York City, the place he calls home.

Called “one of the Boston music scene’s most valuable players” by The Art Fuse, Julian Loida is a percussionist, composer, and producer. Loida’s musical curiosity and open-mindedness has propelled him towards a wide-range of sounds, genres, and artistic endeavors. He’s performed jazz, folk, and classical, collaborating with dancers, visual artists, songwriters/composers, and musicians of all stripes. 

Bode Corona is a guitarist and singer/songwriter. As a song interpreter, Bode enjoys rearranging well known songs to offer a new perspective. His original songs bring to mind the sounds of Dave Matthews, Neil Young, and others.

Steve Shields is a fingerstyle guitarist that specializes in Americana and Blues.

Caroline Brennan is an award-winning singer/songwriter from MA. Her debut album “Leap” was awarded “Runner Up” for “Debut Album of the Year” at the 8th Annual Limelight Magazine Awards.

Originally from Rhode Island, living in Onset for the last 12 years. Acoustic guitarist Roger Lacroix performs covers and original music. Finalist in the 2020 New England Songwriters Completion. Third place in the Singer-Songwriter category for his composition “Painted Smile”.

Cape Cod singer/songwriter Rose Martin performs original and cover songs on acoustic guitar.

Don Barry plays classic rock, country favorites, folk-rock, and Americana.

John Robertson moved to West Dennis a year ago and is enjoying the music scene here. He’s played a dozen times with local guitarist James Rice, adding blues harmonica and vocals – playing at The Cleat and Anchor and The Squire in Chatham.

Denya LeVine is a fiddler, vocalist, and ukulele player. 

Alex Brewer grew up near New York City but made his way back to the family homestead in Wellfleet. He works for a construction crew on the outer Cape and builds furniture as Beachsidebarn LLC. Brewer’s albums available for streaming include Practical Matters, Denim Dharma, and Bathtub Brew, a recording of his live performance at the Payomet Tent. He would characterize his genre as Barn Rock: sparse, acoustic guitar music backing up raw, honest, poignant, sometimes funny lyrics.

Gabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and musician from Cape Cod, MA

Bobbo Byrnes is a singer-songwriter, and guitarist with a career spanning over two decades, Bobbo has established himself as a respected figure in the alternative country music scene, known for his soulful vocals and honest, heartfelt songwriting.

Patty Keough grew up in a small factory town in MA. She turned to writing and singing her original songa and she never looked back. She now lives off-the-grid in Vermont with 7 cats, lots of farmer friends, vegetable gardens and a whole lot of flannel – saving the world one cat at a time.

Leslie Gage brings a soulful, expressive voice to the band. Growing up in a musical family, she has been on stage since she first performed as a young girl in her father’s county band.

With decades of experience behind them, Steve McElheny and Greg Polanik are consummate guitar players. Weaving Country, Rock, Blues, Jazz and R&B into their styles, they draw on their skills to create music that is sometimes exciting, sometimes intimate, but always compelling.