Upcoming events.
The following is a listing of my upcoming performances. I’ll try to update the calendar as often as possible. Please note that I don't list private events (of which I do many). For this reason, and because gigs sometimes get canceled, if you’re checking for my availability on a specific date, please contact me directly to be sure of my schedule. Otherwise please come out and support some hard-working artists!! Thanks...
To view performance listings from the past, please click on "View Past Events".
June 2025
Sunday, 6th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Jibril Haynes
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Wednesday, 4th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 8th
Brunch with the Bruce Ferrara Trio (jazz standards)
The Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/)
541 Tremont St. Boston, MA
10am-2pm, All Ages, No cover.
Sunday, 8th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Michael "Warrior" Bonds
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Wednesday, 11th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno., TBA-bs., & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 15th
Brunch with the Blake Newman Trio (featuring Andy Solberg-gtr. & Phil Neighbors-dr.)
The Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/)
541 Tremont St. Boston, MA
10am-2:30pm, All Ages, No cover.
Sunday, 15th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Tim Hall
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Wednesday, 18th
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center (https://www.sanctuarymaynard.com/concerts)
82 Main Street
Maynard MA, 01754
(978) 298-5237
7:30 pm, All ages, $23–$33 online; $25–$35 in-person.
Wednesday, 18th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno., David Zox-bs., & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 22nd
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Sherry Matlock
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Wednesday, 25th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 29th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Avé Maria
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
August 2023
Wednesday, 2nd
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Thursday, 3rd
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Truro Concerts on the Green (https://www.truro-ma.gov/)
Truro Library, Standish Way (New Location)
Truro, Massachusetts 02652
6--7:30pm, All Ages, Free Outdoor Concert!
Saturday, 6th
Jazz Brunch at the Coach Grill
Brunch with Steve Kirby (gtr.), Mike Connors (dr.), & BN
Coach Grill (http://coachgrill.com/)
55 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-5900
11am-3pm, All Ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 7th
Brunch with the Blake Newman Trio (featuring Andy Solberg-gtr. & Phil Neighbors-dr.)
The Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/)
541 Tremont St. Boston, MA
9:30am-1:30pm, All Ages, No cover.
Sunday, 7th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (http://poetryjam.org/)
Featured Poet: Illin P
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (poetry slam starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover.
Wednesday, 10th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Saturday, 13th
Jazz Brunch at the Coach Grill
Brunch with Steve Kirby (gtr.), Mike Connors (dr.), & BN
Coach Grill (http://coachgrill.com/)
55 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-5900
11am-3pm, All Ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 14th
Brunch with the Bruce Ferrara Trio (jazz standards)
The Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/)
541 Tremont St. Boston, MA
10am-2pm, All Ages, No cover.
Sunday, 14th
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (http://poetryjam.org/)
Featured Poet: Pelaiah Auset
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (poetry slam starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover.
Wednesday, 17th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Saturday, 20th
Jazz Brunch at the Coach Grill
Brunch with Steve Kirby (gtr.), Mike Connors (dr.), & BN
Coach Grill (http://coachgrill.com/)
55 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-5900
11am-3pm, All Ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 21st
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (http://poetryjam.org/)
Featured Poet: Jessica Akers
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (poetry slam starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover.
Wednesday, 24th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno. & Mike Connors-dr.)
The Blake Newman Group will be featured weekly as part of "Whole Note Wednesdays!"
Liberty Hotel (http://www.libertyhotel.com/)
215 Charles St., Boston, MA
6-9pm, All ages, No Cover.
Saturday, 27th
Jazz Brunch at the Coach Grill
Brunch with Steve Kirby (gtr.), Mike Connors (dr.), & BN
Coach Grill (http://coachgrill.com/)
55 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-5900
11am-3pm, All Ages, No Cover.
Sunday, 21st
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (http://poetryjam.org/)
Featured Poet: Melissa Christine Goodrum
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (poetry slam starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover.