SHOWS

Carlos Menezes Jr's BrassFed Nation
Aug
24

Carlos Menezes Jr's BrassFed Nation

Carlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation will return to the Shalin Liu Performance Center for its 3rd Annual Back to NOLA show featuring special guests! This summer’s showcase will transport audience members to the Caribbean for a journey though the musical traditions that made their way to New Orleans over the past century. DETAILS COMING SOON!

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Orchids at Night w/ Jambalaya Krewe
Mar
7

Orchids at Night w/ Jambalaya Krewe

Experience the retro charm of Pixels + Petals, An Orchid Exhibition in a whole new light during this exclusive after-hours event. Each evening features a cash bar, light bites available for purchase, board games and video games, and performances by a live band or a DJ. Enjoy a night out with lively jazz or flash back to the past with your favorite hits from the 80s and 90s. View the entertainment schedule and decide! Photo-worthy moments among captivating orchid displays, large, colorful geometric sculptures, and creative lighting exclusive to Orchids After Dark await. Must be 21+ to attend. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

 

Ticketing: Ticket price includes one free beverage: choice of non-alcoholic, beer, wine, or the signature drink.

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Salem Jazz & Soul Fundraiser 2025 @ Backbeat Brewing
Mar
2

Salem Jazz & Soul Fundraiser 2025 @ Backbeat Brewing

A Night of New Orleans Jazz & Soul: Fundraiser for Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Tickets @ Info: (www.salemazzsoul.org)
Advance Purchase: $20
At the Door: $25

About the Performance
The Jambalaya Horns bring the heart and soul of New Orleans to life with their intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and brassy second-line rhythms. From traditional New Orleans street beats to original compositions, this dynamic ensemble delivers an authentic Big Easy experience that will have you dancing in the street

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BIG BAND BLAST III w/ BrassFed Nation & BT/ALC BIG BAND
Feb
7

BIG BAND BLAST III w/ BrassFed Nation & BT/ALC BIG BAND

THE BIG BAND BLAST WILL RETURN TO THE CABOT TO ONCE AGAIN PAY HOMAGE TO THE 1939 BIG BAND BATTLES AT CARNEGIE HALL!

Masterfully crafted by Henley Douglas Jr. and band leaders Carlos Menezes Jr of BrassFed Nation and Brian Thomas and Alex Lee Clark of BT ALC Big Band, “Round Three” promises the return of two, twenty-piece orchestras side-by-side for an evening of high-energy trading and showmanship!

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CABB @ Rockport New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec
31

CABB @ Rockport New Year’s Eve Celebration

Cape Ann Big Band is excited to be a part of the annual Rockport New Year’s Eve Celebration taking place at the Shalin Liu Performance Center on Tuesday December 31st! The band will perform two 45-min shows at 6pm and 7pm!

Buttons are now on sale and provide entry to all performances and events throughout the evening! This is a wonderful tradition you don’t want to miss!

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SWING INTO 2025 w/ CABB & JAMBALAYA HORNS
Dec
29

SWING INTO 2025 w/ CABB & JAMBALAYA HORNS

The Cape Ann Big Band and the Jambalaya Horns, plus guest vocalists Katy Geraghty and Rhiannon Hurst, will perform a spectacular New Year’s Concert on Sunday, December 29th at 5:00pm in the Meetinghouse. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the sounds of two of our community’s most amazing bands and soloists. Admission is $30 General, $10 Students (all ages), under 12 free. Tickets are available at the door and online. 

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CABB Holiday Extravaganza
Dec
7

CABB Holiday Extravaganza

Enjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing and rock n’ roll. The band’s annual show has become a regional favorite around the holiday season!

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CABB Holiday Extravaganza
Dec
7

CABB Holiday Extravaganza

Enjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing and rock n’ roll. The band’s annual show has become a regional favorite around the holiday season!

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CABB Holiday Extravaganza
Dec
6

CABB Holiday Extravaganza

Enjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing and rock n’ roll. The band’s annual show has become a regional favorite around the holiday season!

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DubTone Orchestra's Caribbean Fiesta
Jun
29

DubTone Orchestra's Caribbean Fiesta

The DubTone Orchestra is not your typical 17-piece Big Band! It’s New Orleans meets the Caribbean: the big, brassy horns of the French Quarter colliding with the Rocksteady beat of early Jamaica! It is Reggae and Ska, Calypso and Dancehall, Latin and Jazz, all in one! Their eclectic mix of covers (from Bob Marley to Paquito D’Rivera!) and original compositions will put the beat in your feet and have you dancing all night!

21+ Event, Tickets available @ www.thecutlive.com

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SWING NIGHT @ THE CUT
May
3

SWING NIGHT @ THE CUT

Join The CABB “SWINGTET” with Vocalist Rhiannon Hurst for an evening of good ol’ dancing fun! This performance will have seating available and is also open to all ages! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ALL AGES

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