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Thursday, January 8, thru Sunday, January 11: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”

Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”, a film by Sepideh Farsi.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured through video calls between director Sepideh Farsi and 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassona.

Combining raw immediacy with deep humanity, the film captures daily life during the conflict through the eyes and unwaveringly optimistic presence of Fatma, a talented photographer whose generation is trapped in an endless cycle of war, famine, and resistance. Her conversations with Farsi bring us into the heart of the conflict, even while their physical distance underscores the dire situation inside Gaza.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is an essential document that now stands as a heartfelt memorial and final testament: Fatma and her family were tragically killed by a targeted Israeli airstrike on April 16, one day after the film was announced as a selection of the Cannes Film Festival.

“Simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, it is one of the best movies of the year, despite being made on a shoestring budget under challenging circumstances.” – San Francisco Chronicle

Run time is 1 hour and 52 minutes. NR.

Showtimes: Thursday, January 8, 7 pm; Friday, January 9, 7 pm; Saturday January 10, 1 pm; and Sunday, January 11, 1 pm.



Tickets $13.58 general admission, $11.44 senior/student with ID, $10.38 for WCUW members (processing fees included). Purchase tickets online.

The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.

Sunday, January 11: Johnny Casual at the Frontroom

‘Johnny Casual’ is the musical partnership of Joe D’Angelo and John Solaperto. Join us for an evening of original guitar arrangements and vocal stylings of two masters of their craft who have worked together for a decade...more info below.

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th 2026

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And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

Thursday ~ 0108

Drew Carey @ Grafton American Legion Post 92 – 5pm 

Sarah Mendelsohn: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 5:30pm

Justin Jordan inside Forge & Vine @ The Groton Inn - 5:30-8:30pm

Dave Rivers @ Prezo Bar & Grill Milford) – 5:30-8pm   

Bob Moon @ O’Connors Restaurant & Bar – 6-8pm

Mike Melendez @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-9pm 

Brumbylon @ Point Breeze – 6-9pm 

Little Black Dress @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm

Duet Americano @ Bandoleros (Devens) – 6pm

Dipsy Duo @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6pm

Thirsty Thursday Jam hosted by AKa Music @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 6-8pm

Nate Martel @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm

Bellinghammered @ Kawaii Sushi Asian Fusion (Medway) – 6-9pm

Friends & Family Thursday w/ DOUBLE TAKE @ Halligan’s Bar – 7-10pm

Open Mic hosted by Bridgit Nault @ Courthouse Brew Co. – 7-10pm

Heather Deary & Tim Shimko @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville) – 7-9pm    

Coleen Marshall @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm

Beechstone @ Framingham Eagles 894 – 7-10pm

Thursday Open Mic @ @ Slaters (Bolton) – 7-10pm 

Corey Knapp @ The Gazbar Sports Grill – 7pm

Open/Jam Open Mic hosted by Tony Soul w/ Jason Glenn & Friends @ The Paddock Lounge/ La Chucara (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm

Jae Mannion @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm

Ricky Robidoux @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm

The Jazz Depot’s Jazz Jam @ The Boulder (Fitchburg) – 7:30-10:30pm

The HouseTones @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm

Open Mic/Open Jam @ The Raven - 8-12pm

Mechanical Rat @ Amaia Martini Bar (Hudson) – 8-11pm

Jared Moore @ Turnpike Rod & Gun Club (Ashburnham) - 8-11pm

Deep Blue Jam @ Carrolton Club (Ipswich) – 8-11pm  

Albert Lee @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm         

New Hampshire

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen & The Beatles @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 6-7pm

Vixen @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry, NH) – 8pm

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 8:30-9:30pm

               Connecticut

Straight Up Jazz @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 5:30-8:30pm

Mike Silvia @ The Black Dog (Putnam, CT) - 5:30-8:30pm

               Rhode Island

Open Mic w/ Lori Silvia @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7pm

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 NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th 2026

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FRIDAY Pt 1 ~ 0109~ 9 AM - 6:30 PM

Joe Cicero @ Val’s (Holden) – 5-8pm

Brendan Daniel @ Thirsty Robot Brewing (Fitchburg) - 5pm 

Jay Sully @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 5:30-8:30pm

Kenny Selcer & Steve Gilligan: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) - 5:30pm

Frank Morey @ Vincent’s – 6-8pm

Bob Moon @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 6-9pm

John Demers @ BirchTree Bread Company – 6-9pm

The BrumbleTones @ Specialty Sandwich Co. (Holden) – 6-9pm

The Good Vibe Jazz @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6pm

Bootz & Catz @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) - 6pm

Steve Spector @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm

Andrew Geano @ Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant (Hudson) – 6-9pm   

Little Black Dress @ Chill Kitchen & Bar (Marlboro) – 6pm

Mike Melendez @ Clover Road Brewing Co. (Hudson) – 6-9pm

Open Mic hosted by Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) – 6-9pm    

Stealing Third @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) – 6-9pm 

Derek D’Acoustic @ Blueprint New American Bar & Grille – 6-9pm              

Colt & the Coyotes @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm       

TGIF Open Mic with WATER BEAR @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) - 6-8pm

Jazzin’ Up w/ Edward Troxler @ Taco’s Tequila (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm

Lady Pop @ King Phillip Restaurant (Phillipston) – 6-9pm

Reed Brewer Band @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 6-8pm

Travis Rollo @ The Townsend House Tavern and Restaurant – 6-9pm   

Friday Night Acoustic with Never Say Never @ 308 Lakeside (E. Brookfield) – 6-9pm

Corey Knapp @ Bike House Brewing (N Brookfield) - 6-9pm

Martinis & Music w/ Lori Brooks @ Deep Roots Distillery (Sturbridge) – 6-9pm

Adam Go Music @ Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern (Mendon) – 6-9pm

Sonic Union @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6-9pm    

Quincy Lord @ Markoh's on Main (Ayer) – 6:30-9:30pm    

Sound Bites Dry January Community Jam & Open Mic @ the Hub Winchendon – 6:30-9:30pm

Steven Higgs, on piano @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:45pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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 NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th, 2026

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The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

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FRIDAY Pt 2 ~ 0109 ~ 7 PM Onward

Friday Open Mic @ John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse in First U of Worcester - 7-9pm              

The Ed Sullivans @ Chester P. Tuttle Post 279 (Auburn) – 7pm

Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm

“Friday Wine Down” with Scott Babineau @ Marconi Club (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm

Russell Watts, Fran Brideau & the Atlantic Avenue Band @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm

KT lay @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm

8th Anniversary w/ The Drunken Uncles @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm   

Soapstone @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm

Matt Brodeur @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm

Rock the Bokx with Four on the Floor @ Skybokx 109 (Natick) – 7-10pm

The Back Burners feat. Danny ‘Kootch’ Kortchmar @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm

Broadway Series: Chicago @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts - 7:30pm

Jay Davids @ Cafe at the Mill (Millbury) – 7:30pm

The Maniac Loves You @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 7:30-9:30pm

Back Pages @ Framingham Eagles 894 - 7:30-10:30pm

Joe Macey @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm

Adam S.Z. & the Inner Fiyah @ Shutesbury Athletic Club – 7:30-10:30pm    

Mike Vuona and the Whale Watchers Band @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm

Riverbed, Thrashcult, Maidenhead, Seventh Hour @ The Raven - 8pm

Social Destruction Social Distortion Tribute), Whatsername (Green Day tribute) @ Ralph’s Rock Diner– 8-11pm

BLACKSTONE SOUL @ Halligan’s Bar - 8pm

Eldon James and the One Eyed Cat @ Hillcrest Country Club (Leicester) – 8-11pm 

Steve Walason @ Webster Dudley American Legion- 8-11pm     

Elvis Presley’s 91st Birthday Celebration w/ Dan Fontaine & the Memphis Sun Mafia @ Samuel Slaters (Webster) – 8pm 

Sean Ryan @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 8pm

Terrafunk w/ Massive Prophet @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8-11pm

Paul Rodriguez Baand @ Tackle Box Brewing (Marlboro) – 8-11pm   

Albert Lee Band @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 8pm

On A Winters Night feat. Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Paty Larkin @ Groton Hill Music Center – 8pm

High Frequency @ Chopsticks Leominster – 8-11:30pm

Lyssa Coulter @ Turnpike Rod & Gun Club (Ashburnham) - 8-11pm

Litle Jed & the Phat Daddies @ Natick Elks – 8pm  

C & B Acoustic @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8pm

Double Shot @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) – 8pm

Mirror’s Edge @ Pinz Entertainment (Milford) – 8-11pm     

Bryan Rezzuti @ Italian American World War Veterans Of The U.S. Post 40 (Milford) – 8pm

The 3Sum Band @ Greendale’s Pub - 8:30pm

Discodelic @ Vincent’s – 9pm

Maggie Neff @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm

Hit the Bus @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm

Ambient Sojourn Band @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) - 9-11pm

Scott Savoy @ South Gardner Hotel – 9-12pm

               New Hampshire              

Dave Clark @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 6-9pm

Murphy Blues Explosion w/ Tattooed in Blue @ Nova Arts (Keene, NH) – 7pm

RECYCLED PERCUSSION @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7-8:300pm

Sondheim’s Musical Comedy COMPANY @ Nashua Center for the Arts – 7:30pm

Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) @ The Rex Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7:30-9:30pm

Beck-Ola (The Music of Jeff Beck) feat. Johnny A @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry NH) – 8pm  

               Connecticut

Lisa Marie @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam. CT) – 8pm

Triple Double @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm

               Rhode Island

Keegan Turner @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7:30pm

Through the Doors (Doors Tribute) @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) - 8pm

Leo Days’ Elvis Tribute @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket, RI) – 8pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

Saturday, January 3, thru Saturday, February 21: The Stars Are Out Tonight

Photo courtesy Stephen DiRado.

Harold Stevens Gallery is proud to present The Stars Are Out Tonight, a two-person multimedia exhibition featuring the work of father and son artists J-Me Johnston and Jaiden Johnston.

The exhibition centers on imagery inspired by the music icon and English actor David Bowie, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing on January 10, 2016. J-Me Johnston’s work reflects decades of devoted study, tracing Bowie’s extraordinary career from the 1960s through his many artistic transformations and reinventions. The exhibition explores Bowie’s iconic personas, including Ziggy Stardust, alongside his theatrical and cinematic legacy, with particular attention to his portrayal of the alien Thomas Jerome Newton in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth.

Complementing this body of work are paintings by Jaiden Johnston, featuring contemporary pop stars and cultural celebrities, offering a new generational perspective on fame, identity, and stardom.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, J-Me Johnston is a celebrated visual and performance artist whose work has been exhibited throughout the Worcester area for more than four decades. His exhibition history includes participation with the Worcester Artist Group, ArtsWorcester, stART on the Street, and the Sprinkler Factory.

Opening reception: Saturday, January 3, 5 to 7 pm. Snow date: Saturday, January 10, 5 to 7 pm.

Gallery hours: Mondays noon to 3 pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 1 to 3 pm; Fridays 11 am to 2 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!



The Harold Stevens Gallery is located inside WCUW, 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.

 NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th 2026

WCUW 91.3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

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SATURDAY Pt. 1 ~ 0110~ 9 AM - 6:30 PM

Stacey Peasley Band @ The Center for Arts Natick – 11am

Brunch with Jodee Frawlee @ Coach Grill (Wayland) - 11:30am-2:30pm

Jay Dias @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm

Pete & Steve @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 1pm

Danny Boy @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm

AJ Ottino on the Vintner's Knoll @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard & Restaurant (Bolton) – 1:30-4:30pm

Broadway Series: Chicago @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts - 2pm & 7:30pm

Woodshed @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 2-5pm

Fox & the Dragon @ Hardwick Winery – 2-5pm

Very Kate & Ashley @ Thirsty Robot Brewing (Fitchburg) – 2pm

Britt Connors: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) - 2pm

The Ram Show @ Waterfront Mary’s (Webster) – 3-6pm

Mike Leo @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 3pm

Amber Chaves @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 3:30-5:30pm

The Interchangeables @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 4-7pm

Dave Rivers @ The Rock (Northbridge) – 4-7pm 

Jerry Cortez @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 5-7pm

Ryan Hood’s Christmas @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 5-8pm    

Emily Desmond @ Clover Road Brewing Co. (Ashland) – 5-8pm    

Jazzed Up Duo @ Val’s (Holden) – 5:30-8:30pm

Nocturnal Adoration Society: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 5:30pm

Sunset Lane @ Connect Restaurant (N. Brookfield) – 5:30-8:30pm   

the L-Jays @ Vincents – 6-8pm

Tyler Levs @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 6-9pm 

Covers for a Cause @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 6-9pm

The Evening Standard @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6pm

Joe Macey @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) – 6pm

Take Down the Wall presents Open Mic @ Singh Performance Center Whitinsville – 6-8:30pm

Two Amigos @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-9pm   

Jediah @ The Mill at the French River (Webster) – 6-9pm  

Hill House The Band @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm

Mark Manzello @ Cold Harbor Brewing (Westboro) – 6pm

Dave Parker @ Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant (Hudson) – 6-9pm                 -`

Ken Budka @ Chill Kitchen & Bar (Marlboro) – 6pm

Down Daisy @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm

Seth Connelly @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6-9pm

Heads of Steam Band @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) – 6-9pm 

Jared Moore @ The Gazbar Sports Grill – 6-9pm 

Jazz with Edward Troxler @ Dario’s Ristorante (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm 

J & B @ King Phillip Restaurant (Phillipston) – 6-9pm

Clint LaPointe @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 6-9pm

Easy Season @ Bike House Brewing (N Brookfield) - 6-9pm

Avery Markle Band @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6-9pm

Music Fights MS w/ Cheap Voova, The Shady Roosters, The Fey Band @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 6pm 

Among Ghosts w/ Okami, Bag Lady, Skincrawl, Reapercussion, Nine Mens Misery @ the Palladium – 6:30pm

Brian Chaffee @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 6:30-9:30pm 

Drew Carey @ BoMain Pizza, Bar & Grill (Hopkinton) - 6:30-9:30pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

Sunday, January 11: Johnny Casual at the Frontroom

‘Johnny Casual’ is the musical partnership of Joe D’Angelo and John Solaperto. Join us for an evening of original guitar arrangements and vocal stylings of two masters of their craft who have worked together for a decade.

They have a rich musical history in Worcester that spans 60 years. At their start in the late 1960’s, Joe played with “Bad Manners” and ” The Joneses” while John was in a band called “The End” with Joe’s younger brother Jim, who was later replaced by Cliff Goodwin when Jim joined the ‘Jones’. Since these beginnings, the list of bands and musical partnerships has been long and plentiful.

Their musical song book covers standards and selections from well known artists and spans the musical genres of rock, blues, folk and jazz.

Showtime: Sunday, January 11, 5 pm. Doors open at 4:30. Tickets $15 cash or Venmo at the door.

Light refreshments will be served. Or, visit Fantastic Pizza/Grub Guru next door for pizza, Indian food, and more, to eat-in or to bring back.



The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.

WCUW ~ Music ~ Art ~ Film ~ Radio

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th 2026

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

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SATURDAY Pt. 2 ~ 0110 ~ 7 PM Onward!

Saturday 7 PM Onward

Next Stop Nashville w/ Chris Shelby & the Carolinas, Eva Ricci. Danny Curtis @ Off the Rails Music Venue – 7pm 

Music Worcester Inc. presents American Spiritual Ensemble @ Mechanics Hall – 7pm   

Eddie J @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm

Big Dave & the Captain @ Marconi Club (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm

Dan Cormier @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm

So Lucky (Dave Matthews Tribute) @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 7pm

8th Anniversary w/ Brian Malone @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm   

Dick Drake & Friends @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm

The Green Sisters @ Workshop 13 (Ware) – 7-10pm  

Brady Wells @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm

Alex Fradkin @ The Legend’s in The DoubleTree (Milford) – 7pm

Peter Barons’ Tribute to Peter Frampton @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm

Dwayne Haggins @ Framingham Eagles 894 – 7:30-10:30pm

Nate Martel @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm   

Schism (Tool Tribute) @ Rascals – 8-11pm

Singer songwriter Adam Clapper @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm

Donnelly Road @ St. Charles Hotel (Millbury) – 8pm

Doubleshot @ Millbury Old Time Inn – 8pm

Jesse Garcia @ the Town House Tavern (Grafton) - 8pm

XS @ Halligan’s Bar – 8pm

Billy & the Jets @ Point Breeze – 8-11pm

RNT feat. Lizzy, Ricky & Danny @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville) – 8-11pm

Eclipse @ Natick Elks – 8pm  

BLKBOK @ The Center for Arts Natick – 8pm

Funktones @ Tackle Box Brewing (Marlboro) – 8-11pm   

Booty Vortex @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8pm

The Great Escape @ The Simple Man Saloon & Grill – 8pm 

Deadbeat w/ Mark Karen & Wally Ingram @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 8pm

The Deloreans @ Chopsticks Leominster - 8-11:30pm

Whitney Doucet & Sean Daley @ The Cellar 14 Mill (Fitchburg) – 8pm

Rock-A- Holics @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8pm        

Petrichor @ Italian American World War Veterans Of The U.S. Post 40 (Milford) – 8pm

Lifelong Obsession @ Pinz Entertainment (Milford) – 8-11pm     

Side Hustle @ Bellingham VFW Post 7272 – 8pm               

Luke Winslow -King @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm         

Doctor Robert @ Greendale’s Pub – 8:30pm

Roaches, Felicity Hubris, Mother Fungus, Easthill @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8:30pm

Bob Moon @ Day’s End Tavern (Oxford) – 8:30-11:30pm  

The BrumbleTones @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 8:30pm

John Cate & His Van Gogh Brothers @ Vincents – 9pm

The Brothers of Black Valley @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm

New Groove @ Partners Pub (Fitchburg) – 9pm

Deep Cuts @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm

Bone City @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) - 9-11pm

Get Away @ Morse Tavern (Natick) – 9-12pm

Roadhouse Strangers @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) – 9pm

               New Hampshire

The Met Opera Live: I Puritani – Bellini (Showroom) @ The Colonial Theatre (Keene, NH) – 1-4:45pm    

RECYCLED PERCUSSION @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 1-2:30pm & 5-6:30pm

Andrea Paquin @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 6-9pm

Sondheim’s Musical Comedy COMPANY @ Nashua Center for the Arts – 7:30pm

Eaglemania (Eagles Tribute) @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry NH) – 8pm

     Connecticut

The Island Farm Ceilie Band @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 1-4pm

John Sage @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm

Tyler Fauxbel @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8-12pm

     Rhode Island

Winterfest 26 w/ Fathom Farewell, Hand of the tribe, Scarecrow Hill, Devlyn Sydus, The Grey Curtain, Enough of Me, Fall of Atlantis, Neon Collapse, Preylium, Grin @ Hill's Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 2pm

Ron Jones @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 2pm 

Joe Cicero @ McT’s Tavern (Cumberland, RI) – 7:30-10:30pm

Bruce Mattson Band @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) – 8pm

Leo Days’ Elvis Tribute @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket RI) – 8pm  

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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Saturday, January 17: Troy Mercy at the Frontroom

Winner of the 2024/25 Boston Blues Challenge: Troy Mercy returns to the WCUW Frontroom!

Troy Mercy is an electrifying Blues power-duo with a Rock & Roll heart. He has toured as guitarist with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Booker T. Jones.

For this show, Troy will be on vocal, guitar, and harmonica, with Harrison Foti on drums.

“The power-duo format has brought me to life. I kinda need a lot to do musically or I just end up chewing on furniture, you know? Stripping things down to just voice, guitar, drums, gives me the most immediate emotional connection between my singing and guitar playing. There are no presets. I can steer the whole thing right off the edge of the world if I want to. Or play something pretty too.”



“This duo is like Lightnin’ Hopkins playing with The Small Faces while David Lynch films it.” -Alan Smithee

Showtime: Saturday, January 17, 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets $15 cash or Venmo at the door.

Light refreshments will be served. Or, visit Fantastic Pizza/Grub Guru next door for pizza, Indian food, and more, to eat-in or to bring back.

The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY,

January 14th, 2026

WCUW 91.3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

SUNDAY ~ 0111

Jazz Brunch with Edward Troxler @ Paupers Pantry (Fitchburg) – 9am-2pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Moon Hill Brewing at the Gardner Ale House – 9am-3pm

Sunday Brunch w/ STOFL @ Cold Harbor Brewing (Westboro) – 11am-2pm

Sunday Jazz Jam with The Metrowest Jazz Project @ Hopkinton Center for the Arts - 11am-1pm

Acoustic Sunday Brunch w/ Jay Faires (Acoustic Grateful Dead) @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 11am

Broadway Series: Chicago w/ Audio Description services @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts - 1pm

Jared Moore @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm

Easy Season @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm

Bob Moon @ Seven Saws Brewery & Taproom (Holden) – 1:30pm

Piano Steve on the Vintner's Knoll @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard &n Restaurant (Bolton) – 1:30-4:30pm

Ch Chunk @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 2-5pm

Sunday Jazz w. Mass-Conn-Fusion @ Hardwick Winery – 2-5pm

Sam James @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 2-5pm

Ryan Hood @ Bike House Brewing (N Brookfield)- 2-5pm

8th Anniversary w/ The Moonlight Saints @ the Altruist Brewing Company - 2pm

Sunday Funday w/ The Shady Roosters @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 2pm

Brumbylon @ Vincents – 3-6pm

Becky Walton & John Fuller @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 3-5pm

Chelsea Chen, organ @ Groton Hill Music Center – 3pm

Colt & the Coyotes @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 3pm

Irish Seisiun w/ Ladd & Keenan @ Fiddlers Green Pub - 4-7pm

Cabaret Matinee 13 hosted by Mark Belanger w/ Bridget Nault, Mama Kilsmith, Carly Lara, Karynn Gagne @ The Hotel Vernon - 4-7pm

Sunday Jazz Jam hosted by Blueprint Jazz Club @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) - 4-6pm

Nate Martel @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 4-7pm    

Moosejuice @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 4:30pm

Johnny Casual (Joe D'Angelo & John Solaperto) @ The WCUW Front Room – 5pm

Jazzy Sunday w/ The Phillis Fallon Trio @ Kawaii Sushi Asian Fusion (Medway) –5-8pm

Jordan Holmes @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 5:30-8:30pm

Slip-Knot @ the Palladium – 6pm

Jazz Jam @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) - 6-8:30pm

Mike G’s Sunday Jam feat. Gary Backstrom @ Greendale’s Pub – 6:30-10:30pm

Broadway Series: Chicago w/ ASL services available @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – 6:30pm

Big Jon Short @ Vincents – 7-10pm

Memories of Patsy (Patsy Cline Tribute) @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm

7 Bridges Road (Eagles Tribute) @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 7:30pm

Alison Brown @ The Center for Arts Natick – 7:30pm

               New Hampshire

RECYCLED PERCUSSION @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 12-1:30pm & 4-5:30pm

Sondheim’s Musical Comedy COMPANY @ Nashua Center for the Arts – 2pm

               Connecticut

Open Mic @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 7pm

               Rhode Island

One Eyed Cheshire @ Hill’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 2-6pm`

Roadhouse Blues @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 3pm

Earlybirds Club – 80’s Party @ The Met (Pawtucket, RI) - 6pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

The Bop Shop Blog

w/ Lawrence Haley

Curator of The music & the package, the aural & the visual.

Hear Larry on Crosstracks every other Tuesday morning from 6 to 9 AM over WCUW 91.3 FM ~ www.wcuw.org/listen

 NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th, 2026

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

MONDAY ~ 0112

Blue Monday feat. Chris Fitz @ Moon Hill Brewing & the Gardner Ale House – 6:30-8:30pm

Open Mic Night hosted by Alan Goodrich @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 6:30-9:30pm

Chuck & Mud & The Buds (Walter Crockett & Peter Allard) @ Vincent’s – 7pm

               New Hampshire

Jodee Frawlee @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 5-8pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

Vegan musician & activist, Sally Zito joins us from Los Angeles for a Vegan Nation interview.

"How Beautiful We Are" Live at Bar Lubitsch, Hollywood, CA, 12/30/19 (courtesy of Fernando Perdomo)

Vegan Nation with Marlene Narrow

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th, 2026

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!

Tuesday ~ 0113

Community Drum Circles w/Jean -Sebastian Duvilaire & Sha-Asia Medina @ Village Worcester – 5-7pm

Tom Hagerty: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) - 5:30pm

Open Mic hosted by Joe Cicero @ The Mill at the French River (Webster) – 6-9p

Open Mic with Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm

Tuesday Open Mic @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 7-9pm

Irish Music Listening Session @ Shutesbury Athletic Club – 7pm

Tuesday Jam Night: Irish, Jazz, Bluegrass @ Groton Hill Music Center – 7-9pm

Open Mic @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 8pm

Boogie Chillin’ @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm

Taco Stu’s Day with Stu on the piano @ Husky’s Pub – 8pm

Tuesdays Dead with Dead Ahead @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8-11pm          

               Connecticut

Allysen Callery @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 7-10pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

~WCUW ~ Music ~ Art ~ Film

91.3 fm ~ WCUW.org/listen

 NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, January 14th, 2026

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings

The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!

And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule

Wednesday ~ 0114

Wednesdays Old Time Music @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) - 11am–1pm

The Half Wits @ Revival 122 ( (Whitinsville) – 5-8pm

The Joy Reo Trio: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) - 5:30pm

Justin Jordan @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 5:30-8:30pm 

The Violin Kat @ Prezo Bar & Grill Milford) – 5:30-8pm    

Jazz with Edward Troxler @ Dario’s Ristorante (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm

Acoustic Wednesdays w/ Brie Green @ Moon Hill Brewery & the Gardner Ale House – 6pm

Deep River Akoustik @ Kawaii Sushi Asian Fusion (Medway) – 6-9pm 

Ripple Effect Wednesday Ramble @ the St. Charles Hotel (Millbury) – 6:30-10:30pm

Loose Your Blues with Wildcat O’Halloran @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:30-9:30pm

Open Mic Night @ Husky’s Pub – 7pm

Worcester Acoustic Singer Songwriter Acts hosted by Peter L'Esperance @ The Hotel Vernon – 7pm

Open Mic Night @ Off the Rails Music Venue – 7pm

Jazz Night w/ Mario DePasquale’s Jazzed Up @ 961 Restaurant & Lounge (in Union Station) – 7-10pm

Open Mic hosted by Acoustic Jamz @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 7pm

Open Mic hosted by Mike Kelly @ The Boulder (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm

Sound Bites Open Mic hosted by Franco O’Malley @ Otter River Pub “The Onion” (Templeton) – 7pm

Scotty Babineau @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm

Irish Session with The Groton Session @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) - 7-9:30pm

Open Mic @ TDs Pub (Milford) - 7-10pm

Open Mic Wednesday @ Liz's Tavern (Bellingham) - 7-10 pm

Open Mic Night hosted By Bellinghammered @ Bellingham VFW Post 7272 - 7:30-11pm

Wednesday Sessions w/ Brad Faucher, Mike Lynch, Jeremy Moses Curtis & Duncan Arsenault @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm

Wednesday Night Blues (and Classic Rock) Jam @ Owen O’Leary’s (Southboro) - 8-11pm upstairs

Scott Damgaard & The Bubbs Band: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8pm

               New Hampshire

Open Mic Night @ Park Theatre (Jaffrey, NH) – 6:30pm  

               Rhode Island

Open Mic hosted by Jesse & Chris @ Hill’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 8-11pm

Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

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