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The Burren
247 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
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Lunch
Lunch Daily - 11:30am - 5:00pm
Appetizers
Chicken Fingers
$10.95
Lightly breaded & golden fried white chicken, tossed in buffalo sauce or served with honey Dijon dip, & seasoned steak fries
Spicy Chicken & Cheese Nachos
$9.95
Spicy pulled chicken, Colby Jack cheese, Jalapeños & black beans, served with guacamole, salsa & sour cream
gluten-free
Mozzarella Sticks
$8.95
Deep fried mozzarella, served with marinara dipping sauce & topped with parmesan cheese
vegetarian
Buffalo Wings
$9.95
Crispy fried & tossed in our homemade buffalo sauce, with celery & bleu cheese dressing
Basket of Fries
$5.95
Seasoned crispy steak cut fries
vegetarian
- Add Curry Sauce
- $1.00
Soups
Soup of the Day
Hearty homemade soups, served with Irish brown bread
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Vegetarian Soup of the Day
Hearty homemade soups, served with Irish brown bread
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Homemade Clam Chowder
Loaded with clams, potatoes, celery & onions, served with oyster crackers
- Cup $5.95
- Bowl $6.95
Salads
Add chicken/buffalo chicken $4.50 or shrimp $5.50. Dressings: Balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian), Italian (vegan), bleu cheese (gluten free), honey Dijon (gluten free), ranch (gluten free)
Mixed Green Salad
$7.95
Mixed garden greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, green & red peppers, served with choice of dressing
vegan
gluten-free
Caesar Salad^^
$8.95
Crispy romaine, tossed in our homemade creamy caesar dressing, topped with croutons, shaved carrots & parmesan cheese
vegan
Greek Salad^^
$8.95
Crispy romaine, feta cheese, black olives, red onion, tomatoes, green & red peppers, served with a side of Greek dressing
vegan
Raz-Peary Delight
$8.95
Baby spinach, topped with fresh pear slices & walnuts, tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
To any sandwich, add bacon, cheese, mushroom, roasted red peppers, BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce - $1 ea, avocado - $2. All sandwiches come with choice of our signature seasoned steak fries or a side salad Gluten free bread & wraps available
Grilled Chicken Pistachio Pesto Sandwich^^
$10.95
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with roasted red peppers, melted provolone cheese & arugula, on toasted Ciabatta bread served with fresh house made pistachio pesto
Buffalo Chicken Wrap^^
$10.95
Tender chicken breast, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served in a fresh tortilla wrap, with tomato & romaine & a side of bleu cheese dressing
Steak & Cheese^^
$10.95
Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms & a cheddar blend, served on grilled French roll
Tuna Melt^^
$9.95
Fresh tuna salad, with melted cheddar
Turkey Club^^
$9.95
Fresh oven roasted turkey slices, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & onion, on triple decker toasted bread
BLT^^
$9.95
Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato, on toasted bread
Burren Burger^^
$10.95
½ lb char-grilled burger, with onion, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun
Vegetarian
Portabella Sandwich^ ^^
$9.95
Baby Spinach, baked portobello mushroom cap, with pistachio pesto, topped with roasted red peppers on a brioche bun
Spicy Black Bean Burger^
$9.95
With homemade mango salsa, lettuce tomato & onion
Falafel Wrap^^
$9.95
Panfried house made falafel, with lettuce, cucumber, onion, fresh parsley & tahini sauce, served in a fresh tortilla
vegan
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie
$9.95
Lentils, carrots, parsnips, peas, celery & Onions, with oregano, thyme & garlic, covered in golden mashed potatoes
vegan
gluten-free
Vegetarian Guinness Stew^
$9.95
Portabello mushrooms, potato, parsnip, carrot, onion & peas, in a hearty Guinness broth
gluten-free
Entrees
Guinness Beef Stew
$10.95
Root vegetables & tender chunks of choice beef, in a hearty Guinness broth
Shepherds Pie
$10.95
Traditional beef, carrots, onions, peas & corn, in a crock, topped with golden mashed potatoes
Fish & Chips
$11.95
Beer Battered cod, served with our signature seasoned steak fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce
Children's Menu
under 12
Chicken Fingers & Fries
$5.95Sausage & Fries
$5.95Grilled Cheese & Fries
- $5.95
- Adult Version $7.95
"Kids Macaroni" In Butter or Red Sauce
$5.95Sides
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.95
with Chipotle Aioli
vegetarian
Asian Style Broccoli
$4.95
vegan
Baked Potato
$4.95
vegan
gluten-free
Sauteed Spinach
$4.95
vegan
gluten-free
French Fries
$5.95
vegetarian
Curry Sauce
$1.00
vegetarian
Grilled Asparagus
$4.95
vegan
gluten-free
Roasted Cauliflower
$4.95
vegetarian
Mac & Cheese
$6.95
vegetarian
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
$4.95
vegetarian
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
$4.50
vegan
gluten-free
Beer Battered Onion Rings
$6.95
vegetarian
^Available vegan. ^^Available gluten free
From the Grill
Below items are served with your choice of home fries or grilled mash
Full Irish Breakfast
$12.95
2 Irish rashers, 1 Irish sausage, black & white pudding, 2 eggs, grilled tomato & Irish baked beans, served with Irish brown bread
Classic Breakfast^^
$10.95
2 eggs & American bacon or ham, served with toast
Vegetarian Breakfast^
$10.95
2 eggs, grilled tomato, baked beans & sauteed mushrooms, served with toast
Breakfast Sandwich^^
$10.95
Irish bacon, Irish sausage & egg, served on a brioche roll
- Add Cheese
- $1.00
Black Bean Burrito^ ^^
$9.95
Scrambled eggs or tofu, black beans, onion, green pepper, spinach, avocado & salsa, rolled into a fresh tortilla & served with homefries or grilled mash
- Add Cheese
- $1.00
Eggs Benedict
$10.95
Thinly sliced ham, topped with poached eggs & smothered in hollandaise sauce, served on an English muffin
Eggs Florentine
$10.95
Sauteed spinach & fresh tomato, topped with poached eggs & smothered in hollandaise sauce, served on an English muffin
vegetarian
Omelettes
All omelettes served with your choice of home fries or grilled mash & toast. Add $1.50 for egg white omelette
Spinach Omelette
$10.95
Fresh baby spinach, tomato, portabella mushroom & feta cheese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Veggie Omelette
$10.95
Red & green bell peppers, onion, mushroom & tomato
vegetarian
gluten-free
Farmhouse Omelette
$10.95
Cheddar cheese, ham, onion, tomato, mushroom
vegetarian
Other Brunch Favorites
French Toast
$10.95
4 thick slices, grilled golden brown & topped with powdered sugar, fresh fruit & maple syrup
vegetarian
Buttermilk Pancakes
$8.95
Stack of 3 fluffy pancakes, topped with powdered sugar & maple syrup
vegetarian
- Add Strawberry, Blueberry or Banana
- $1.50
Fresh Fruit Bowl
$8.95
Strawberries, blueberries, banana, raspberries, blackberries, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew & cantelope, served with low fat yoghurt & crunchy granola
vegetarian
gluten-free
Kids Menu
under 12
Pancakes
$5.95
2 pancakes, strawberry, chocolate chip, banana or blueberry
vegetarian
French Toast
$5.95
2 slices, grilled golden brown & topped with powdered sugar, fresh fruit & maple syrup
vegetarian
Mini Irish Breakfast
$8.95
1 Irish sausage, Irish rasher, 1 egg, baked beans & homefries
Side Orders
Home Fries or Grilled Mash^
$3.95
gluten-free
Baked Beans^
$2.95
gluten-free
2 Eggs^
$4.95
gluten-free
Irish Sausage or Bacon
$3.95
gluten-free
American Bacon
$3.95
^Available vegan. ^^Available gluten free
Appetizers
Chicken Fingers
$11.95
Lightly breaded & golden fried white meat chicken, seasoned french fries served buffalo style or with honey Dijon dipping sauce
Buffalo Wings
$10.95
Crispy fried & tossed in our medium-spicy sauce, with celery & bleu cheese dressing
Steamed Mussels
$13.95
Fresh mussels, served in a spicy cream sauce
Mozzarella Sticks
$9.95
Deep fried mozzarella, served with marinara dipping sauce & topped with parmesan cheese
vegetarian
Spicy Chicken & Cheese Nachos
$10.95
Spiced pulled chicken, Colby Jack cheese, jalapenos & black beans, served with guacamole, salsa & sour cream
gluten-free
Rhode Island Calamari
$11.95
Crispy calamari rings, flash fried & served with tomatoes, onions, banana pepper rings & chipotle aioli
Mediterranean Snack Plate^^
$10.95
Pan-fried home made falafel, home made farro tabouleh, couscous, garlic hummus & roasted red pepper hummus, with tomato, cucumber & seasoned pita points
vegan
Warmed Spinach & Hummus Platter^^
$8.95
Garlic hummus topped with warmed spinach, sautéed tomatoes & tasted pumpkin seeds, served with toasted garlic bread
vegan
Burren Platter (For Sharing)
$13.95
Chicken fingers, buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, Irish sausages, steak fries & beer battered onion rings
Soups
Soup of the Day
Hearty homemade soups, served with Irish brown bread
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Vegetarian Soup of the Day
Hearty homemade soups, served with Irish brown bread
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Homemade Clam Chowder
Loaded with clams, potatoes, celery & onions, served with oyster crackers
- Cup $5.95
- Bowl $6.95
Salads
Add chicken $5, buffalo chicken $5 or shrimp $6. Dressings: Balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian), Italian (vegan), bleu cheese (gluten free), honey Dijon (gluten free), ranch (gluten free)
Warm Spinach, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad
$10.95
Portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper & walnuts, sauteed in a balsamic vinaigrette, served over warmed baby spinach & topped with goat cheese
vegetarian
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed garden greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, green & red peppers, served with choice of dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Small $7.95
- Large $9.95
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, tossed in our homemade creamy caesar dressing, topped with croutons, shaved carrots & parmesan cheese
vegetarian
- Small $7.95
- Large $9.95
- Add Anchovy
- $2.00
Greek Salad
$9.95
Crispy romaine, feta cheese, black olives, red onion, tomatoes, green & red peppers, served with a side of Greek dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spicy Thai Steak Salad*
$12.95
Seasoned steak, served over a classic mixed green salad, drizzled with our spicy Thai dressing. (Contains gluten)
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with our signature seasoned steak fries. To any sandwich, add bacon, mushroom, cheese, roasted red peppers, BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce $1 each, add avocado $2
Burren Burger* ^^
$12.95
½ lb char-grilled burger, with onion, lettuce & tomato served on a brioche bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich^^
$12.95
Smothered in our Carolina-style vinegary BBQ sauce, served with Swiss cheese, pickles, & our traditional homemade coleslaw
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (With Pistachio Pesto)^^
$11.95
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with roasted red peppers, melted provolone cheese & arugula, on toasted focaccia bread, served with fresh house made pistachio pesto
Steak & Cheese Sandwich^^
$12.95
Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms & a cheddar blend, served on grilled French roll
Spicy Black Bean Burger^
$11.95
Homemade black bean burger with a little kick served with our homemade mango salsa, lettuce tomato & onion
Vegan Burger^
$11.95
Homemade burger with carrots, black beans, almonds & sunflower seeds, topped with lettuce tomato & avocado & served with a side salad
Vegetarian Delights
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie^
$11.95
Lentils, carrots, parsnips, peas, celery & onions, with oregano, thyme & garlic, covered in golden mashed potatoes
gluten-free
Vegetarian Cottage Pie^ ^^
$11.95
Oven baked tomatoes, spinach & chickpeas, topped with mashed potatoes, bread crumbs & parmesan cheese
Vegetable Pot Pie
$11.95
Golden flaky pastry filled with peas carrots mushroom onion & potato in a delicious thyme & rosemary sauce served with side salad
vegan
Sweet Chili Quinoa Bowl
$11.95
Red & white quinoa together with brussel sprouts, broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, black beans & marinated tofu
vegan
gluten-free
Vegetarian Lentil Stew with Yogurt & Mint^
$11.95
Leeks, lentils, sweet potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots & peas in a vegetable broth, served with a dollop of spiced yogurt & a sprig of mint
gluten-free
Vegetarian Guinness Stew^
$11.95
Portabello mushrooms, potato, parsnip, carrot, onion & peas, in a hearty Guinness broth
gluten-free
Entrees
Balsamic Chicken
$12.95
Chicken breast strips, onions & peppers, roasted in balsamic vinegar & olive oil, served with sautéed spinach, over a bed of mashed potatoes
gluten-free
Guinness Beef Stew
$13.95
Root vegetables & tender chunks of choice beef, in a hearty Guinness broth
8oz Filet Mignon* ^^
$23.95
Tender beef, cooked to your liking, served with rosemary & mushroom sauce & mashed potatoes
Shepherds Pie
$13.95
Traditional beef, carrots, onions, peas & corn, served in a crock, topped with golden mashed potatoes
Cod Espanola
$17.95
Oven baked cod, topped with sauteed peppers, onion, corn, tomatoes & spinach, over a bed of mashed potatoes
gluten-free
Atlantic Salmon
$17.95
Grilled & served with steamed broccoli florets, rice & our Asian style sauce
gluten-free
Fish & Chips
$15.95
Beer Battered cod, served with our signature seasoned steak fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce
Bangers & Mash
$14.95
Irish sausages & homemade scallion mashed potatoes, served with sides of braised cabbage, bacon, baked beans & gravy
Children's Menu
under 12
Chicken Fingers & Fries
$5.95Sausage & Fries
$5.95Grilled Cheese & Fries
- $5.95
- Adult Version $7.95
"Kids Macaroni" In Butter or Red Sauce
$5.95Sides
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.95
with Chipotle Aioli
vegetarian
Asian Style Broccoli
$4.95
vegetarian
Baked Potato
$4.50
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sauteed Spinach
$4.95
vegetarian
gluten-free
French Fries
$5.95
vegetarian
Curry Sauce
$1.00
vegetarian
Grilled Asparagus
$4.95
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Cauliflower
$4.95
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mac & Cheese
$6.95
vegetarian
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
$4.95
vegetarian
gluten-free
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
$4.95Beer Battered Onion Rings
$6.95
vegetarian
*Warning: These menu items may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs or fish, may be hazardous to your health. If you have any concerns regarding food allergies, please alert your server prior to ordering. ^Available vegan. ^^Available gluten free
Draught Beer
For a limited time until the New Year - Samuel Adams 375 Year Anniversary Ale
Guinness Stout
Harp Lager
Harpoon IPA
Stella Artois
Tremont Ale
Magners Irish Cider
Samuel Adams Lager
Belhaven Scottish Ale
Bass Ale
Smithwicks
Harpoon UFO
Boddington's
Newcastle Brown Ale
Amstel Light
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Sierra Nevada
Harpoon's 100 Barrel
selection changing every month
Bottled Beer
Becks
Corona
Heineken
Amstel Light
Magic Hat #9
Red Stripe
Blue Moon
Killian's Irish Red
Miller Genuine
Miller Light
Pilsner Urquell
Stella Artois
Carlsberg
Czechvar
Boddington's (Can)
Czech Rebel (Pint)
J.W. Dundee's
Molson
Coors Light
Rolling Rock
Schlitz
Buckler (No Alcohol)
Kaliber (No Alcohol)
In the Front Room
Bur-Run
Start Time: 6:45pm.
Helena Delaney, Johnny O'Leary & Friends Irish Session
Start Time: 9:30pm.
Back Room
Open Mic Night with Aaron Yang
Start Time: 7pm. Except1st Tuesday each month. 21+ after 10pm.
Back Room
Backroom Series with Brian O'Donovan (Of "A Celtic Sojourn" on WGBH)
Start Time: 7:30pm.
Comedy Night with Arty P
Start Time: 10pm.
Back Room
Backroom Series with Tom Bianchi
Start Time: 7pm.
L80's Night with Scattershot!
Start Time: 10pm.
Front Room
John Gannon & Friends Irish Session
Start Time: 3pm.
Alan Kaufman & Friends Old Timey Session
Start Time: 6pm.
Los Goutos
Start Time: 9pm.
Back Room
Beatles Brunch (Music 11-2pm)
Time: 9am - 3pm.
Backroom Series with Tom Bianchi
Start Time: 7pm.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Champions of the Boston Comedy Festival
$15.00
Start Time: 7pm. When 48 up-and-coming comedians step into the ring of the Boston Comedy Festival, it's only the most innovative and ground-breaking of stand-ups that emerge as champions. Returning to the stage of the Rockwell Theatre, Champions of the Boston Comedy Festival brings back four of their past winners to showcase the best talent throughout the years. Featuring past champions Dan Boulger (The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson), AL Park , Peter Martin and Andrew Mayer. The Champions of the Boston Comedy Festival is sure to deliver knockout laughter with the decade's funniest comics. Dan Boulger began his comedy career in late 2004 only one week into his freshman year of college. Quickly becoming a favorite in the New England area Boulger started performing nationally after winning the Boston Comedy Festival in 2006 at the age of 20. He has since received recognition from both audiences and industry alike has performed on Comedy Central, The BBC, and the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, and most recently has made multiple appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Due to his age he is an ideal college performer and has appeared on several high profile college tours such as the Comedy Central Live and College Humor Live tours and has been able to be the supporting act for many famous comedians including Bill Burr, Louis CK, and Zach Galifianakis.
Scattershot (80s Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Boston Comedy Festival
Start Time: 7pm. Boston Comedy Festival all stars picked from the galaxy of stars that have performed at the Boston Comedy Festival for almost two decades. Featuring: Hosted by Big Al: He is like the most delicious cocktail an audience has ever tasted. Imagine a Las Vegas lounge singer with killer jokes where the songs would be. Then, add a frenetic stream of consciousness, driven by a seemingly drug-induced pace. Sprinkle in a genuine love of the game. Now garnish with groovyness. Serve cool…..really cool Lamont Price: Lamont Price is a Boston Based Comedian and has been named Comedian of the year by the Boston Globe and the Boston Metro. He is a favorite at the Boston Comedy Festival Scotty host of the very popular Funny Bone Trivia. (A more adult and very local twist on the popular Pub Trivia game.) and SCAT show called 'Somerville the good ole' days. One of favorites! Jody Slone: For the past fifteen years Jody has honed her skills as a "sit down" comic working as a "Conducktor" for Boston Duck Tours. She created and developed her tour guide persona; Penny Wise, a tongue-in-cheek, saucy, southern belle. She has performed before an audience over 4000 times and still packs a fresh punch! Six years ago Jody took a "stand" bringing her act to venues throughout New England. She has been a three time contestant in the Boston Comedy Festival, performed in the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival and was a Finalist in the Funniest Comic in New Hampshire Contest. Impishly perverse, her style is thoughtful, yet edgy; touching on age, divorce, and being raised by wolves. She'll have you convinced that in the darkest corners of truth is comedy. Chris Zito; Orlando Baxter. Get your ticket now this will be a hot ticket!
Jimmys down (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Jeff Jam Family Dance Party!
Start Time: 4pm. The Jeff Jam Family Dance Party is always a hit!!! 4 pm to 5 pm shows Jeff Jam brings his legendary dance party for children of all ages to The Burren once a month! Having been in residence in the now closing Johnny D's, The Burren is proud to host this family event! Jeff Jam is a certified Music Together ® teacher, and leads classes all around town. Jeff Jam is a friendly, goofy guy who sings and performs songs for children of all ages. He travels all over Massachusetts, New England, and the world with his acoustic guitar, bringing songs and smiles to children everywhere. Born in Massachusetts, Jeff Jam grew up watching Sesame Street, reading Dr. Seuss, and listening to The Beatles. Three of his favorite things are books, music and baseball. When he gets to sing Take Me Out To The Ballgame in a library, Jeff Jam is in heaven. Jeff Jam is a certified Music Together ® teacher, and leads music classes in Cambridge, Arlington, Somerville, and Belmont. He has five CDs of music available, including his latest, Snores, a collection of quiet songs for lullaby time. Jeff is available for birthday parties, libraries, day-cares, schools, concerts and campfires; anywhere a child needs a song! This is likely to sell out so get your tickets early. Doors for this show are at 3:30 pm. Show is 4 pm to 5 pm. Please do come super early and enjoy our wonderful brunch menu (8 am to 3 pm) or come by early and enjoy our lunch menu as well! The Burren menu has a wide variety of traditional irish fare like the town''s favorite Guinness Stew, Shepard''s Pie and Bangers & Mash as well as well as brilliant vegetarian options like Cottage Pie, Lentil Stew and a Mediterranean Meze Plate. Dinner specials vary nightly. Public Transportation: By T: We are a short walk from the Davis Square T stop on the Red Line. By Bus: The 87, 88, 89, 90, 94 and 96 all stop at Davis Square! PARKING: (Leave some time to park! We're a hoppin' scene!) Behind The Burren there are 3 hour meters that run until 8 pm! When you pass The Burren (it''s a one way) make your first left on to Grove Street, and then either a left or a right into the city lots! There are other city lots very similar around Davis Square as well on street parking! Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- Advance $5.00
- Doors $7.00
Whitman Sampler by Boston Comedy Festival
$15.00
Start Time: 7pm. A little something for your sweet tooth - never sure what you're going to get - but you'll enjoy it anyhow. Pinky swear you will. It's totally not a situation wherein you'll bite half, just to try it, not like it and put other half back in box. No 'Mam - this is the show of shows! Not to be missed! Mike and Jimmy let you sample a tasting of all their favorite friends and even some mystery flavors, made up of the scrappy souls who traveled all the way to the Boston only to be met with the cold shoulder of a cruel and temperamental audience during the first few rounds of the famed, prestigious and esteemed - Boston Comedy Festival!
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Genticorum - Great "Roots-Based" Music From Quebec
$24.80
Start Time: 4pm. Genticorum - with Elizabeth and Ben Anderson opening. I am constantly amazed at how much all of the great "roots-based" music forms are so much more enjoyed across those genres today. Well, this trio has long been one of my favorite Quebecois bands and their music moves me in ways that are similar to how I enjoy pure Celtic music. Over the past 18 years Genticorum has become a fixture on the international world, trad, folk and Celtic music circuit. Known for its energy and its stage presence, Genticorum has just released a new CD, which will be celebrated in style in this concert. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the energetic and original traditional power trio also incorporates the dynamism of todays North American and European folk cultures in their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle, flute and accordion work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Their distinctive sound, sense of humour and stage presence makes them a supreme crowd pleaser.
Soulsha - Soulsha's Triumphant Return To the Burren Backroom Series
Start Time: 7:30pm. Soulsha brings together some of the Boston area's top musicians from backgrounds in Scottish, West African, and Funk music, for an unparalleled sound that's simultaneously a party, a revolution, and an adventure through different traditions. The band came together through chance meetings and connections in the thriving multi-cultural music scene of Boston. Though each of the members is deeply rooted in their respective traditions and they enjoy successful careers in those realms, they share a love of musical exploration, fusion, and breaking down the boundaries. "Being able to come from such different angles and put that experiment in front of an audience is really thrilling," says founding member Elias Alexander (vocals, bagpipes). "Every show we get to watch people's habitual associations vanish, until nothing is left but the pure joy of the music. No more separation." Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- ADV $18.00
- At the Door $22.00
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Bust Out of Boston - Wednesday Kick Off! with ZOLA, Abbie Barrett
Start Time: 7:30pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 6 pm. Show is 7:30 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Bust Out of Boston - Featuring Danielle Miraglia, Lisa Bastoni and Monica Rizzio In the Round
Start Time: 7:30pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
- W/ Wumb Membership Code $7.00
- W/ Wumb Membership Card at the Door $11.00
Scattershot (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Bust Out of Boston - VQNC, Petty Morals and Stars like Ours!
Start Time: 7:30pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $24.00
Young Love & the Thrills (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Bust Out of Boston - Eaturing Dark Matter, Mint Green, Susan Cattaneo, Citrusphere, PowerSlut, Lily Black, Happy Little Clouds
Start Time: 12pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 11 am Showtime is 12 pm. Brunch and Lunch are served at any table or the bar! Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Bust Out of Boston - Featuring the Devils Twins, Flight of Fire, Cujo, Magen Tracy, Lonely Leesa!
Start Time: 5pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 4:30 pm. Showtime is 5 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $24.00
Cover-Up (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Bust Out of Boston - Featuring Oompa, Aubrey Haddard, Cruel Miracle, Carissa Johnson, Fur Purse and Emily Grogan!
Start Time: 3pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 2:30pm. Showtime is 3pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Bust Out of Boston - Finale! Featuring Melissa Ferrick, Radium Girls, Thrust Club, Sister, Shepherdess, Aversed, Marcela Cruz!
Start Time: 7:30pm. Listen up! The sound of Boston has always been dominated by fierce, strong, and talented womxn. Bust Out Boston aims to recognize this long legacy of powerful talent—and celebrate the local and global wave of change as we dismiss boundaries and revel in inclusivity. Join us for a weekend of music, dancing, and visual art during which we honor and recognize the Boston music scene for what it is: a thriving community centered around the artistic expression of womxn. Bust Out Boston is an organization dedicated to celebrating music in the Boston area through the lens of female-identifying musicians. We have collaborated to create a weekend that honors this scene and demonstrates Boston's dynamic musical landscape. We are dedicated to women, marginalized gender identities, and gender non-conforming artists having a voice and exploring their art, and we support similar organizations in their missions. This is an annual festival that will expose unknown artists, celebrate established ones, and bolster the local community. Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $24.00
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Sam Graham + Lizje
Start Time: 7pm. Sam Graham is a queer vocalist-songwriter with a passion for composing about his crippling existential dread… and boys. Sam's self-described "hodgepodge" of an aesthetic is a mixture of oldies and new-ies. He's hoping to have you laughing, crying and tipping your servers 20%. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Coig - 2015 East Coast Music Award Winner for Roots/traditional Group Recording of the Year.
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. They are coming back after a sold-out show with us at the Backroom last year. This band just rocked our St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn series of concerts back in 2014. What a punch they packed with dramatic piano accompaniment to fiddle, banjo, and great vocals. Originally formed as a promo band for the burgeoning Celtic Colors Festival in Cape Breton, the audience reception was so gushing as to have them decide to stay together. Just look at the accolades that have come their way.WINNER of the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Album of the Year. WINNER of the 2015 East Coast Music Award for Roots/Traditional Group Recording of the Year.WINNER of the 2014 Music Nova Scotia Award for Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year Now back with a new CD, they are looking at this as their Burren Backroom debut, and we are proud to host them. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Barbara Cassidy Band CD Release Showg - Barbara Cassidy, Eric Chasalow with Special Guests:Lyle Brewer, Joe Kessler, Becky Khitrick, Bob Nieske, Mike Piehl & Jimmy Ryan
Start Time: 7pm. Singer-Songwriters in the American Folk Tradition Our finely crafted songs have stories to tell. Barbara Cassidy grew up in New England and among the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts where she learned to drive on a tractor, helped with the haying, and waited tables in a (maple) sugar house. She has been singing professionally since her youth and has recently turned to songwriting. Eric Chasalow grew up listening to The Beatles and Charlie Parker, writing big band charts, and making trips into New York to hear jazz greats play live. After college at Bates and New England Conservatory, he moved to New York to study at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center and developed a career as a composer. Eric is Dean of the Graduate School at Brandeis University and Irving Fine Professor of Music at Brandeis University. His music appears on CD's from New World Records and is performed world-wide. First place winners - 2015 Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriters Contest - for "Anna's Song-Shohola, 1864" Barbara and Eric run the independent music label Suspicious Motives Records. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Scattershot (80s Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers - Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers Return To the Burren!
$12.00
Start Time: 7pm. "The Delta Swingers pull out all the stops with a decidedly old-school, raw-edged core and confidence that make this album easily an essential release. If you've yet to try this lady, you're in for a treat with 'Big Road'." –Blues Magazine (NL). "A guitar slinger for modern times. Easily Bonnie Raitt on modern performance enhancing drugs, Harpe is blues mama for our times." –Chris Spector, Midwest Record. "Erin Harpe is a knockout." –Robert Feuer, KGGV-Occidenta, CA. "Harpe is delightful. She creates a happy vibe reminiscent of Hot Tuna. This highly entertaining album is recommended for those discerning listeners looking for a really good time." –Richard Ludmerer, Making a Scene. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
Mugsy (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Squeezebox Stompers - Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Americana
Start Time: 7pm.
Pop Disaster (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Sean Tyrrell: Farewell Concert
$24.80
Start Time: 4pm. Sean Tyrrell bids us farewell. Sean is no stranger to the Burren Backroom wooing us with tales and songs about Irish American Heroes, Ghostly Hunters, crazy bombers, lonely lovers, and broken hearted travellers. One patron a few years agao, described him as "the Robert Johnson of Ireland." Can't wait to have him back with us. Sean has decided to pack in the often grueling grind of US touring and has quite frankly, like many, been worn down a little by the increasing difficulties in getting the right visas to perform here. But he has decided to give us a parting gift by coming back to perform in this hallowed space, one last time. Don't miss this legend as we bid him adieu. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the great trad series in the world, and looks to create intimate, informal presentations held in the atmospheric space created by well-known traditional musicians Tommy and Louise McCarthy in Davis Square, Somerville, Masachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings will feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. There is a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Silver Arrow Band - Weddding Band Showcase
Start Time: 8pm. The Silver Arrows are a premium 3-14 piece band specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and private functions - at a sensible price. We pride ourselves on having a "cooler-than-average" song list that is never cheesy, and focuses squarely on filling your dance floor. With the Silver Arrows you'll get the best musicians in the country, playing your favorite music. Where we play: Mostly in Manhattan, New York, Long Island, New Jersey and Boston, but we travel around the world.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Night Tree: New CD Release
$24.50
Start Time: 7:30pm. Night Tree's first CD release last year was a blockbuster and sold out. They have stayed the course, collaborated again with Seamus Egan and by their own description, have advanced dramatically in their artistic development. Inspired by their time together at New England Conservatory and by fiddler and Solas founder Win Horan, I remember going to see these guys first in a recital at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall and it was just jaw dropping. Taking a traditional base and using all of the chops, skills, and musical curiosity these six musicians had assembled, a unique sound was created. Such was the impact, that all of the professors and NEC in addition to Win herself and several others involved in music advised them to stay together, record an album and tour it. And that is precisely what they did then, and are doing again. Produced again by Seamus Egan, this new recording will be celebrated in their official CD release party as part of our series. Anything goes this night, and I just can't wait for the recording - and the celebration of it in Somerville. Hope you can join us for this one. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Thursday, October 4, 2018
John Elliott - with Special Guest Prateek
Start Time: 7pm. Born and raised in Minnesota and now living in California, John Elliott has been releasing albums and performing in every type of venue you can imagine since just before 9/11. His new album is called "North Star" and was mixed by Todd Sickafoose (Anaïs Mitchell, Ani DiFranco). The first single appeared on the Grammy website last year as a top 9 song to play on New Year's Eve (alongside Prince and Beyoncé). His songs have been prominently heard on "Grey's Anatomy," "One Tree Hill," "Californication," and in several motion pictures. His music has been featured on NPR, in PASTE Magazine, on Neil Young's "Living With War" website, and in various other publications, digital and actual. His music has a cult-like international following and artists worldwide cover his songs. You can hear his music anywhere and everywhere if you're in the right place at the right time: on the radio, TV, and internet; in cars and around campfires. John remains an independent, unsigned and unaffiliated artist and he is proud of that fact. He continues to make a living and build a dedicated following the old fashioned way: one new believer at a time. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $14.00
- At the Door $18.00
Friday, October 5, 2018
Evan Goodrow - Burren Favorite Evan Goodrow Returns!
Start Time: 7pm. Evan Goodrow could be a textbook definition of an indie artist in the new world. 2016 marked the arrival of his 13th recording, "Loyalty" with his own (EGB) Evan Goodrow Band "a cult Boston act that plays by it's own rules" that Charles La quidara of Boston's famous "Big Mattress" quotes "Loyalty might be their best yet." Evan's sound comes from a unique background in jazz and blues guitar but inspired by soul and mo-town singers. He sings soul, has won the Boston Blues Award, and even had several of his singles make it to the Top 10 Amazon Digital Download Charts. More importantly, he maintains an ongoing dialogue with his followers (just completed a fan funded marketing program for the new recording on Pledgemusic) and even spends time jamming with Jimmy Buffett in the Caribbean. Strange? Not considering a performance history with B.B, King, Los Lonely Boys, and Peter Frampton. MVY Radio loves them (the EGB has it's own channel). He's played concerts all over the world including appearances with B.B.King, Los Lonely Boys, Buddy Guy, and Peter Frampton, as well as recorded twelve of his own albums. Big stages, small stages, backyard weddings, boating events, function halls, corporate events, non-profits, even the Marathon Finish Line stage in his Boston hometown. Doors are at 6 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors
Start Time: 7pm. The zeitgeist is a moving target, and Chris Barron has always been a crack shot. The New York songwriter is no longer the debutant who set out on the circuit's sharp end in 1988 with $100, a battered acoustic and a headful of the alt-rock anthems that would elevate Spin Doctors to global stardom. He's a veteran approaching 50, living in a world changed beyond recognition, compelled to write the music that chronicles the here-and-now. As far back as he can remember, he's had a hunger driving him onward, towards something just out of reach. In 2017, it propels him to Angels and One-Armed Jugglers (due out October 20 on Chrysanthemum Records), the culmination of a lifetime's craft and a record both contemporary and classic. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $24.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
"Wedge Issues"- Trans Songwriter Night
Start Time: 7:30pm. Kerr Griffin, Ro Colegrove & CiCi Eberle: A Night of Music to Benefit Mass Trans Political Coalition. The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition is a trans-led, trans-focused organization working to end discrimination and bias against transgender people. We work in areas of education, political advocacy, and community empowerment across the Commonwealth. MTPC envisions a world where trans and gender nonconforming people can not only survive, but thrive as well, in all areas of our lives. Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue - New Orleans Based Country Honky Tonk Band!
Start Time: 7:30pm. When the band formed in 2004, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue were at the vanguard of New Orleans' now-thriving country scene, and they've remained in a league of their own ever since. Combining evocative songwriting and impeccable musicianship, their dance hall show and infectious energy on stage have earned them their place in the upper echelon of local favorites and helped grow an avid fan-base of two-steppers around the world. Sometimes called "The Punk Rock Patsy Cline", "The Gal" is Vanessa Niemann, an Appalachian-born songstress who has lent her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence to various musical projects in New Orleans and around the country. Over the years, the Revue has counted among its ranks some of the finest musicians in the region. The current roster boasts guitarists Matt Slusher and Justin LeCuyer in addition to drummer Rose Cangelosi, and upright bassist Corey McGillivary, all excellent songwriters and singers in their own right, adding tight harmonies to the sound. These multi-time Big Easy and Best of the Beat Award recipients have shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Marcia Ball, Blind Boys of Alabama, and countless others. 2018 was their eleventh year appearing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, packing the Gentilly Stage where Lyle Lovett would perform later that day. Their albums have reached as high as third on the FAR Charts (Freeform American Roots Music) and the top 100 on the AMA Charts (Americana Airplay, Americana Music Association.) Gal Holiday continues to tour both within the U.S. and Internationally. After a successful European tour this past summer, the band returned home to make their newest release, Lost & Found. Recorded over four days in November 2017 at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS, the album has a lush soundscape thanks to the bands' spirit guide and producer, Jimbo Mathus, and studio engineer, Bronson Tew. With an unmistakable Gulf Coast feel, Lost & Found touches on themes of loss, change, and discovery in twelve songs written by Vanessa, Rose, Justin and Jimbo. Although 2018 will be a tour heavy year, you can still find them raising a ruckus in New Orleans and surrounding areas at dance halls, festivals, and local watering holes most any day of the week. They know the ins and outs of the country canon and can even get folks swinging to an unexpected pop cover or two, but above all, vivid songwriting is one of the group's great strengths. Their rollicking foot-stompers and poignant Crescent City tributes alike crackle with an authentic country spirit. Armed with this kind of versatility and an ever-growing body of original material, they put on a show that never gets old, delighting rowdy dancers, buttoned-down diners, and new-to-country music listeners alike. New Orleans may be most closely associated with Jazz and Funk, but Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue prove that the city celebrates its musical diversity with enthusiasm. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $16.00
- At the Door $20.00
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. Returning after an amazing appearance in the series a couple of years ago, this will again be one of those "special" nights at the Burren. Máire is from a big musical family from my area of Ireland, West Cork. (Nollaig Casey is her sister.) Her husband Chris is just an outstanding, creative guitarist, and together they simply rock live performances. Opening for Mairead and Chris will be a new group to the series. Ceol Corvus is a trio of Boston-area musicians who have long been immersed in the Boston/New England Irish music scene. Their style evokes the classic sound of the traditional Irish session -- something with which they are all very well-acquainted -- while drawing on influences and inspiration from the great Irish music revival of the past several decades. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Ticket prices vary and there is a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Ezekiel's Wheels- Klezmer Band
Start Time: 7pm. "Boston has no shortage of klezmer bands, but Ezekiel's Wheels has a playfully inventive style which makes it one of the best." – Beverly Creasey, Boston Arts Review. With a background in classical music, jazz, improvisation, and folk traditions from all over the world, internationally-recognized klezmer ensemble Ezekiel's Wheels brings passion, virtuosity, and contagious energy to an engaging contemporary perspective on traditional Jewish music. Internationally-recognized klezmer ensemble Ezekiel's Wheels brings passion, virtuosity, and contagious energy to every performance. The Wheels improvise with the intimacy of chamber music and the intensity of a rowdy dance band. They are equally at home on the stage of the International Jewish Music Festival, where judges heralded them as "a true musical democracy," as in the classroom, where sixth-grade student Jonathan raised his hand to tell them, "Y'all got swag." Doors are at 6 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Friday, October 12, 2018
Padraig Stevens with Leo Moran of the Saw Doctors - Irish Folk Rock
Start Time: 7:30pm. Padraig and Leo have worked together since the Blaze X days of 80/81, in The Saw Doctors and more, and have been playing as a duo since '17. 'News from the Old Country' by Padraig Stevens, with Leo Moran. The record features the sweet soaring vocals of The Whileaways who bring a celestial flavor to the opening rendition of the prayer. 'A Prayer to St. Anthony' celebrates the old folk belief that lost or mislaid items can be found by saying a prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua. It is quite common for money to be donated to Saint Anthony once the lost item has been found. Padraig Stevens' songs have been recorded by The Saw Doctors, Christy Moore, Matt Keane, Eleanor Shanley, Michael English and Stuart Moyles. Leo Moran is best known as lead guitarist and sometimes vocalist in the Irish folk rock band The Saw Doctors. Padraig and Leo Moran have been working together on musical projects since the Blaze X days of 1980/81, in The Saw Doctors, The Folk Footballers and The Shambles, and have been playing concerts as a duo since Febuary 2017. The album 'News from the Old Country'was recorded at Sun Street Studio in Tuam, features 14 original songs and will be available on CD and all digital platforms in June 2018.
Tba (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
The Band That Time Forgot - Lesser Known Songs From the Late 1960's
Start Time: 7pm. The Band That Time Forgot began in 1985 and maintain the same members to this day: Peter "Head West" Hoffman on Guitar, Larry Sonny California" Luddecke on keyboards, Richard "Rainbow" Gates on bass and Tim "Stash" Jackson on drums. They won an instant "Best of Boston" Award for their impeccably played renditions of lesser known songs from the late 1960's. The four have worked together in other various bands through the years and individually with the likes of John Hammond, Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, Willy Nile, Suzanne Vega, Dennis Brennen, LaVern Baker, Ellis Paul, Tom Rush, Vance Gilbert, Vas Deferens, and many more. Their many years together has only increased the fun they have playing the quirky musical chestnuts that make up their substantial playlist. Seating for this show will be first come first serve. There are no reservations. Some middle tables will be moved out for dancing. If you would like a table for dinner please do come early. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Tba (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Deborah Silverstein and the Band of Erics - Folk, Bluegrass
Start Time:7:30pm. Deborah Silverstein has been performing on the acoustic circuit since the 70's, originally as a founding member of the New Harmony Sisterhood Band. Her career has spanned bluegrass (Fire on the Mountain), an award winning solo album (Around the Next Bend), and an a capella quartet (Taproot), She's now performing with her back up group, The Band of Erics, featuring Eric Wells on lead guitar, Eric Levenson on bass, and mandolin and Art Schatz on fiddle. Deborah's compositions (including the now folk classic, Draglines), are often rooted in mountain melody but swing also toward blues and jazz. Topics shift from the loving and lighthearted to topical songs of social justice. Her newest album, Precious Time, debuted in the spring of 2016 to critical acclaim. Doors are at 3pm. Showtime is 4pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 30 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
"Butter" a One Act Play Written and Directed by Kimberly Rose
Start Time: 7pm. "Butter" is a comedic one-act play about food centering around three women having dinner at the Burren, written and directed by Kimberly Rose, featuring Christina Kostoulakos. What happens when we deny ourselves what we really want.. whether it's butter.. or pizza... or …? Find out what happens on Tuesday October 16th at 7pm at The Burren in Davis Square, Somerville! Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Andrew Finn Magill with Alan Murray - Traditional/celtic
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. Andrew Finn the Fiddler Magill has straddled the line of fiddler and violinist for the better part of his thirty years. Raised in an Irish musical household in Asheville, North Carolina he grew up studying with many of the best traditional American and Irish fiddlers at The Swannanoa Gathering music workshops. At age 18 his debut record Drive & Lift was featured on NPR and ten years later, Magill released his 2016 double-disc concept album Roots and Branches debuting at #46 on the Folk DJ charts. Writes grammy-winner Tim OBrien: He has learned from and now plays with the best in the genre. On Branches you can hear a new musical voice emerging. Im gonna keep listening for Finn Magill. He is joined by another multi instrumentalist and world-wide respected Alan Murray from Scotland but recently moved to the Boston area. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Saturday, October 20, 2018
DALA - Canadian Folk Duo DALA Returns To the Burren Backroom Stage!
Start Time: 7pm. "The angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed." – Exclaim! DALA features vocal harmonies guaranteed to give you chills. Duo members Sheila and Amanda also make use of their considerable talents on guitar and piano to create a unique brand of acoustic pop. Their fun and energetic stage presence has made DALA a fan favorite at festivals across the country. Doors are at 6 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $24.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Julie Snow and the Bad Hombres - Music That Is Funky, Funny, & Full of Love
Start Time: 4pm. Julie Snow is a Boston-based singer-songwriter whose songs are infused with heart and humanity. Starting with songs recorded by Lui Collins in the late 1970's and early 80's, it has been her goal to both entertain and inspire, above all hoping to create connection through her music. Her early songs have been recorded by a variety of folk artists, but Julie has recently released No Ordinary Love, her second album of her own songs. Her music is funky, funny, and full of love. Her sometimes band, The Bad Hombres, are: Kent Allyn on keyboards, slide guitar and vocals, Ed Scheer on drums and vocals, and Greg Holt on bass. Kent regularly performs with Cosy Sheridan, Susie Burke and David Surette, and Cormac McCarthy, among others. Ed is the lead singer and band leader of The Love Dogs, the hottest jump blues band in the Boston area. And Greg mentors and teaches music at the Boston Arts Academy with a bio too extensive to summarize here! Doors are at 3pm. Showtime is 4pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Flynn Cohen & Duncan Wickel with Scott Nygaard
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. A new collaboration between Flynn Cohen and fiddler Duncan Wickel with one of my favorite guitar players, Scott Nygaard coming to town. Can't wait to here this. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Melissa Ferrick In the Round with Special Guests Alex Wong & Megan Slankard
Start Time: 7pm. Melissa is currently pursuing her Ed. M at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. She is a full time Associate Professor in the Songwriting Department at Berklee College of Music and the Artistic Director of the Performing Songwriter Division for the Berklee Five Week Program. Ms. Ferrick has released 17 albums over the last 24 years. Signed to Atlantic Records in 1992 at the age of 21, after opening up for Morrissey in the US and UK, she released her debut and sophomore albums on Atlantic. Between 1996-1999 she released three albums via Independent label W.A.R. Records. Melissa launched the nationally distributed independent record label Right On Records in 2000. Her publishing catalog is represented worldwide by The Raleigh Music Group. Regarded in the industry and by her peers as one of the most prolific and hardworking artists in the business, Ferrick still tours regularly playing throughout North America. She has shared the stage with Morrissey, Marc Cohn, Paul Westerberg, John Hiatt, Joan Armatrading, Weezer, Tegan and Sara, G-Love & Special Sauce, Bob Dylan, Dan Bern, Ani DiFranco, k.d. Lang, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and many others. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $20.00
- At the Door $25.00
Scattershot (80s Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Rachel Rynick with Special Guests the Wednesdays
Start Time: 7pm. Growing up in a home full of jazz and later trained as an operatic mezzo-soprano, Rachel Rynick's road to alternative rock was a winding one, but her unique background has led her to a rich, complex sound, always anchored by her powerful, passionate vocals. As a songwriter, Rachel's Buddhist upbringing is reflected in her darkly vibrant lyrics that wrestle with the pain and suffering of life while celebrating the joy of compassion and connection. Rachel's writing harnesses the power of music to help us bear the unbearable, embrace the transcendent, and tune ourselves in to a deeper experience of our beautiful, messy lives. Doors are at 6 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Opera on Tap - Halloween Edition
Start Time: 12pm. Singing the tunes of your favorite operas, musicals, art songs & even jazz standards.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Liam O'Connor and John Blake - One of Irelands Leading Fiddle Players
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. This will be an amazing night of music! Liam OConnor, one of Irelands leading fiddle players, was born into a musical family in Dublin. His father Mick OConnor is a flute player and researcher of music who was a founder member of the Castle Céilí Band. During his youth, Liam was taught by Séamus Glackin and won several All-Ireland and Oireachtas fiddle titles. He was awarded TG4 Young Musician of the Year in 2002. He has performed as a soloist and in duets with the late Liam OFlynn, Noel Hill and Harry Bradley among others. His new CD is receiving rave reviews deservedly and I have been playing it a lot on A Celtic Sojourn. John Blake is a multi-instrumentalist, and a force in his own right in traditional music. Check them out together below as they play a brilliant set of tunes in the Ferryman pub in Dublin. Wow! The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and 7:30pm. Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Alice Howe Full Band CD Release - New Album and a Great Band!
Start Time: 7pm. With her soulful, impeccably tuned voice and crafted poetry, Boston singer-songwriter Alice Howe is "at once of the moment and timeless, personal and universal" (Mark Walton, Americana UK). Her pure, distilled sound reflects a musical sensibility rooted in '60s folk and '70s Southern California songwriters. 2017 was the year that Alice began making big waves in the folk world. Her EP You've Been Away So Long debuted on the April Folk-DJ charts with a #1 song - "Homeland Blues" - and #11 album. In 2017, Alice was selected as a Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist, an Official Showcase Artist at FAR-West Folk Alliance, and a Semi-Formal Showcase Artist at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. She has been touring consistently in support of her EP, playing at such venerable Northeast venues as Club Passim, Caffe Lena, and Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. In March 2018 she appeared to rave reviews on WFMT Chicago's iconic program "Folkstage" hosted by Rich Warren of The MidnightSpecial. She is currently hard at work on her first full-length album in Bakersfield, California, produced by legendary bass player turned award-winning singer-songwriter Freebo (Bonnie Raitt 10 years, CSN, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, and many others). She will be celebrating the release of the new album at the Burren with a full band of veteran musicians. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Silver Arrow Band - Weddding Band Showcase
Start Time: 8pm. The Silver Arrows are a premium 3-14 piece band specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and private functions - at a sensible price. We pride ourselves on having a "cooler-than-average" song list that is never cheesy, and focuses squarely on filling your dance floor. With the Silver Arrows you'll get the best musicians in the country, playing your favorite music. Where we play: Mostly in Manhattan, New York, Long Island, New Jersey and Boston, but we travel around the world.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Tommy and Saundra O'Sullivan - World Class Traditional Irish
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. This will be a return for Tommy O'Sullivan who has performed in the club as part of Sliabh Notes and solo in the past, but this is the first time back as a husband/wife duo. Tommy's & Saundra's paths crossed when she attended an annual traditional Irish music retreat in Midlothian, Texas, where Tommy was an Irish guest instructor. As they explored singing together they discovered her alto harmonies to be a perfect match to his tenor vocals. They now live in Dingle, Ireland since their wedding in Houston, Texas in March 2010. In 2011 they opened O'Sullivan's Courthouse Pub, which swiftly gained a reputation for world class traditional Irish... The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Ticket prices vary and there is a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Friday, November 9, 2018
Kevin Burke an Evening To Truly Relish and Remember
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. Kevin Burke returns solo to the series and what can I say about this musician that hasn't been said His name is synonymous with four decades of growth in world-wide interest in Irish traditional music. From his early days recording with Arlo Guthrie, through the halcyon days of the Bothy Band, and onto Nightnoise, Patrick Street, Open House, Fiddle Festival, he has stood as the gold standard. Often emulated by young players, he is the zenith of players in the decorous Sligo style today. Give him some time solo with just a fiddle, his personality, his stories, and his playful sense of humor, and you will have an evening to truly relish and remember. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Opera on Tap - Nasty Women of Opera
Start Time: 12pm. Singing the tunes of your favorite operas, musicals, art songs & even jazz standards.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
WUMB Presents Greg Klyma - American Folk
Start Time: 7pm. Road-tested troubadour. Relentless songwriter. Greg Klyma is keeping the American folk tradition alive with his enduring themes, articulate and amusing stories, and populist ideals. He rolls in off the road, pulls out a guitar, and proceeds to take us back to the basics: family, love, gratitude, and laughter. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- W / Wumb Membership Code $7.00
- W / Wumb Membership Card At the Door $11.00
- In Advance $14.00
- At the Door $18.00
Scattershot (80s Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Katie Dobbins with Special Guests Molly Pinto Madigan
Start Time: 7pm. New England Music Awards nominee Katie Dobbins draws from a music palette of contemporary folk and new country. She captures elements of life and relationships in ways that lift spirits and challenge the soul. Her debut album She Is Free (released 2017) was described by The Deli Magazine as "a deeply personal record that is full of reflective poetry and messages of love . . . bringing to mind Jewel's Pieces of You." The comforting texture of her voice accompanied by her beautiful guitar or piano creates a warm inviting atmosphere that leaves her listeners longing for more. Dobbins is currently working on her sophomore album, to be released in Spring 2019. This single release provides a peek into this upcoming collection of songs. Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, November 17, 2018
The American WHO Sensation - the Hottest Tribute In New England Totally Committed To a Celebration of the WHO !
Start Time: 7pm. The American WHO Sensation is the Hottest tribute in New England totally committed to a celebration of THE WHO! An authentic, genuine and unique experience for the rabid WHO fan, AWS captures the attitude, dynamics and power of the original...with only the occasional destruction of vintage instruments! Unlike many tributes, The American WHO doesn't go for recreating the entire studio sound, we prefer to ROCK IT like the WHO did when playing LIVE back in their heyday... with the Thunder, Lightning and Vocals that made them the greatest live act ever, AWS gives you an authenticity that you rarely find. Playing around New England in the clubs, casinos, featured in Bike Week Laconia and across New England, THE AMERICAN WHO is a show not to be missed! Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $16.00
- At the Door $20.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
The Women In Music Gathering - Women In Music Showcase
Start Time: 7:30pm. The Women In Music Gathering is an artist-alliance of women in music: singer/songwriters and performing musicians, with the primary goals of collaboration and support, extending to both personal and professional aspects of being a woman in music." Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Oisín Mac Diarmada, Samantha Harvey, and Seamus Begley - Traditional Irish Music & Dance
$24.80
Start Time: 7:30pm. Expect sparks to fly when West Kerry accordionist and singer Séamus Begley joins forces with Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada and Californian dancer / pianist Samantha Harvey. Séamus Begley is of course, the quintessential Irish musician, an eager storyteller known for his sharp wit and famous for pumping out tune after tune at all night sessions with an energy that is sometimes alarming. Fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada is the founder of noted group Téada, has been described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today". Providing masterful accompaniment on piano, Samantha Harvey originally from Ventura, California now living in Sligo, is also an award-winning step dancer. The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Ticket prices vary and there is a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Michelle Lewis CD Release - Celebrate the Release of "All That's Left!"
Start Time: 7pm. On her third studio album, All That's Left, Michelle Lewis explores the far edges of joy and sadness. It's a personal history served through loss and love. An artist's third album often carries the weariness of having already said everything. Yet Michelle's third work shines, a testament to her great skill at perception. As she's grown as a songwriter so too has her ability to elevate a detail from anecdote to allegory. The result is an intense collection of ten tracks, a journey in transformation from regret to compassion, coming to rest upon a sort of sweetness available only to those who truly care. If only we could all love so deeply, feel such warmth, deliver such grace in woe. As she mourns loss, celebrates love, and confronts guilt, the album weaves an emotional journey, conveyed in vivid flashes of sorrow and garnished with comic turns of forbearance. Yet rather than feeling haphazard, the album gathers upon the many consequences of devotion. Michelle has spun together all the relationships that matter and the effect is a good cry followed by a good laugh. Michelle wrote this album with her ears open. "Scars" explores a life story she learned about her grandmother only after losing her. Lyrics on "Please Don't Go" were words of comfort overheard during another period of great pain. "Sometimes the songs are already written, you just have to listen," she said. Interestingly, the album features a cover of "Dancing In The Dark," a first for Michelle who to date had recorded only original compositions on her albums. "Years ago a friend gave me a copy of Nebraska. When I heard that album I realized that although Bruce Springsteen had been in front of a rock band for years, he's really a folk singer," she said. "His songs are so relatable and heart wrenching." The album's first single, "Push On," is a duet co-written with Nashville singer/songwriter Robby Hecht. The song shares a timely message of determination, delivered in Michelle's plaintive vocal style, both heartwarming and heartbreaking. "There are times in everyone's life when we feel like we can't go on, whether it's physically, mentally, or both. 'Push On' is about overcoming those everyday and long-term struggles we all have," said Michelle. "It's about being lost, physically broken down, but then fighting through it." The album ends on a affectionate note, with "Lay On My Pillow," a velvet blanket of comfort sung softly and sweetly. It's a comforting final thought, a return safely home. She sings, "Give me your life / I'll give you mine / Stay with me darling we'll be fine." The album is a continuation of Michelle's long term collaboration with the production team of Anthony J. Resta (Duran Duran) and Karyadi Sutedja. Featured cello is played by Cameron Stone (Game of Thrones) and piano by Ruslan Sirota (Josh Groban). Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Opera on Tap - Ugly Sweater Holiday Sing
Start Time: 12pm. Singing the tunes of your favorite operas, musicals, art songs & even jazz standards.
The Beantown Buckaroos (Featuring 2 Step Dance Lessons W/roger Weiss At 6:30 Pm!) Cajun, Western Swing the Beantown Buckaroos!
Start Time: 7pm. The Beantown Buckaroos cook up classic Western Swing and Country music, with a dash of Tex-Mex and Cajun for picante. You could say we play both kinds of music, Country and Western. The Bucks were born when a few vets of Boston's roots community got to powwow with some cowboys new to town, all of us steeped in the music of the great American Southwest, from Bob Wills, Merle Travis, and vintage honky-tonk, to contemporaries like Doug Sahm, Asleep at the Wheel, and The Hot Club of Cowtown. With four vocalists and six instruments—including an accordion and the occasional pedal steel—the Bucks deliver just the right mix of tight harmonies, driving rhythms, and great repertoire to deliver you to the dance floor, smiling. Doors are at 6 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
TBD (Cover Band)
Start Time: 10pm.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Rebetoparea - Klezmer Music From Greece!
Start Time: 4pm. Rebetiko is an infectious genre. Although there is no consensus on a definition, one may describe Rebetiko as songs that express the musical folklore of the urban centers and, in particular, the urban population that lived in the margins of society, which included various groups of the underworld who engaged in illegal activities such as smuggling, hustling, gambling and prostitution, and who frequented the smoke dens. Its origin is still uncertain, but many place it in the port cities of the Eastern Mediterranean such as Smyrna (Izmir), Constantinople (Istanbul), Thessaloniki, Piraeus, and Alexandria of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Throughout the years Rebetiko endured defamation, persecution and censorship, but during the period from the 1920's to mid 1950's it was able to evolve from a marginal music to a popular Greek music embraced by generations, and to become the source of inspiration for contemporary composers and musicians. Doors are at 3pm. Showtime is 4pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
Banded Starling with Activity & Theis
Start Time: 7:30pm. Blending the rawness of the human experience with a playfulness and innocence, Banded Starling engages its listeners with authenticity and elegantly crafted folk kissed with an alternative flair. The Group Activity - The Group Activity is a Boston-based band that shines light on the changes we would like to see in the world. Our music explores American folk, R&B, and reggae roots in a celebration of life that also acknowledges the problems we see within our lives and the world around us. Theis - Theis is an indie pop songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Somerville. Her work is influenced by her roots in Indiana, her relationships, and the inspiration of tough and tender female artists. Her gentle but assured vocals are the perfect delivery for the duality in her writing: confidence and doubt, frustration and joy, sadness and humor. Doors are at 7pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $12.00
- At the Door $16.00
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Annual Benefit for Somerville Homeless Coalition - 100% of Everything Goes To Somerville Homeless
$37.22
Start Time: 7:30pm. This is always a sell-out and features the best in eclectic music and some Christmas Sing-Alongs as well. Now a Boston-area tradition and for such a great cause. I would get tickets NOW if I were you! This event sells out quickly.. It will feature as always a wide variety of local and visiting talent. The purpose is to raise funds for the Somerville Homeless Coalition while celebrating the diversity of live music in this wonderful space. Again, 100% of everything goes to Somerville Homeless, so please be generous. The Burren Backroom series creates create intimate, informal presentations held in the atmospheric space created by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Masachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings will feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Because this is a charity event, no discounts apply. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Lunasa with Ashley Davis - Two Shows!
$29.97
Start Time: 4pm & 7pm. "The hottest Irish accoustic band on the planet" - The Irish Times. Its been a few years since Lunasa made it to the Backroom and for their triumphant return, they are bringing stellar vocalist Ashley Davis with them. What a night this promises to be. However, fair warning: This will sell-out rapidly. Don't miss out on it. Lunasa has been wowing audiences around the world since 1997. Called "the hottest Irish accoustic band on the planet" by the Irish times, this supergroup of traditional musicians never fails to please. Taking the dance music of Ireland and beyond, as well as originally penned tunes, the effect if often mesmerizing. To have them play in the intimate confines of Burren Backroom is a rare treat indeed. Again, tickets will be gone in a flash, so if you a reading this ACT NOW! The Burren Backroom series has created intimate, informal presentations held in the atmospheric space created by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costellyin Davis Square, Somerville, Masachusetts. Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings will feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature. Tickets for Lunasa are $28 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org and we will send you the code. Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
NEIHO - New England Irish Harp Orchestra
Start Time: 7:30pm. Christmas with NIEHO! New England Irish Harp Orchestra Returns to The Burren. An evening of Traditional and not-so-traditional Celtic music for a lot of harps! Dance tunes, ballads, airs, poetry and more will fill the Back Room. NEIHO is a wonderful community group which delights audiences while filling up the entire stage with harps and the whole room with music. Led by accomplished harpist Regina Delaney, NEIHO is no stranger to The Burren stage. Always a fun show! Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables. Please note: Tickets will be reserved for 12 minutes while you complete your purchase.
- In Advance $15.00
- At the Door $19.00
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About Us
he Burren, a great rocky expanse in Ireland's County Clare, is one of the world's truly unique places. Its ancient, awe inspiring stone structures hold secrets from the past that may never be unraveled. Closer to home, The Burren, Irish Pub and Restaurant in Somerville's Davis Square, is now one of Boston's truly unique places. It captures the mythical nature of its namesake with a rich old world feel that takes hold and slowly pulls you toward another time. 360Open since January 1996, the Burren's history reaches back farther than that. It is actually the realization of a dream shared by two young Irish musicians, Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello. Tommy and Louise began playing together nearly 10 years earlier. Today people can gather to enjoy a drink, the warmth of good friends and the excitement of live traditional Irish music, in the Burren, a dream come true.