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...
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February 2026
Sunday, 1st
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: MVP Most Valuable Poet Slam Semifinal #1
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.
Friday, 6th
Jim Lattini Trio (Jazz standards, featruring Curt Schumate-gtr., BN, and Jim Lattini-dr.)
Roma Restaurant (https://theromarestaurant.com/)
9 Middlesex Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-8001
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.
Wednesday, 11th
Blake Newman Group (featuring Tom West-pno., Mark Poniatowski, 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.
Saturday, 14th
Wequassett and Cape Symphony Present: "A Taste of Jazz"
Live at twenty-eight Atlantic (featuring Bill Duffy & BN playing duo)
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
2173 MA-28,
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-3000
5-8:30pm, All Ages, No Cover. Reservations recommended.
Sunday, 15th
Brunch with the Blake Newman Trio (featuring Phil Sargent-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: Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam’s 29th Anniversary Celebration!!
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Wednesday, 18th
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.
Friday, 20th
Michelle Wilson Trio (Featuring Michelle Wilson-v., Mike Williams-gtr., & BN)
Sanctuary Bar & Lounge (https://www.sanctuarymaynard.com/bar-lounge)
82 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 298-5237; info@sanctuarymaynard.com
5:30-7:30; Free Admission!
**Saturday, 21st**
Mardi Gras Party with the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Scullers Jazz Club (https://scullersjazz.com/)
400 Soldiers Field Rd.
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 562-4148
7pm; All ages; $35-$115. Pre-purchase tix here (highly recommended).
Sunday, 22nd
Blake Newman Group
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. (https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/)
Featured Poet: Art Collins
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA
Doors 7pm (open mic starts the night off), 21+, $10 cover. Advance tickets here.
Tuesday, 24th
Bruce Ferrara Quartet (jazz standards)
The Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/)
541 Tremont St. Boston, MA
8-11pm, All Ages, No cover.
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.