Billy Wylder/Skye Darling
2025-04-11 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Billy Wylder live at the LIzard Lounge April 11th with special guest Skye Darling!

$20/$25 door
Doors 7

From the front-lines at Standing Rock to the archaic streets of Jerusalem, the Sahel Desert to Carnegie Hall, music has been the source of strength for Billy Wylder. The band features Avi Salloway (Bombino/Hey Mama) joined by an inspired cast of singular artists who have performed across six continents including concerts at Coachella, Newport Folk Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center.

The music weaves together American folk and rock with sensibilities from the Sahara Desert, exploring new musical space akin to Devendra Banhart, Beck, and Tinariwen. Billy Wylder’s new recordings evoke musical evolutions built on grooves informed by ancient African rhythms, art-rock textures, expansive guitars, violins, synths, and drum machines. Salloway’s lyrics flow with inspiration from mythical songwriting hero Leonard Cohen, while threading together more abstract imagery reminiscent of Thom Yorke.

Billy Wylder has performed and collaborated with renowned artists including Jack Johnson, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bombino, The Low Anthem, and Pete Seeger.
“Art rock band Billy Wylder carry the torch of the niche dug out by Talking Heads and their groundbreaking album “Remain in Light.” -WBUR
“A sense of mystery and majesty.” –No Depression

Touring band:
Avi Salloway – lead vocals, guitar
Rob Flax – violin, synth, vocals
Leia – bass, vocals
Anthony Lafond – drums
Billy Wylder

Skye Darling is a young professional violinist and singer-songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts with a passion for improvisation and exploring new ideas. Currently, Skye is freelancing, recording her own album, studying jazz and maqam, directing a children’s choir, and teaching private lessons all while finishing her degree. Skye has taken a keen interest in the art of simultaneous voice and instrument and she has pursued this through Berklee’s American Roots Department where she has worked with artists like Bruce Molsky, Darol Anger, Brittany and Natalie Haas, Simon Shaheen, and more. Additionally, Skye was a participant of the Silk Road Global Musician’s Workshop in 2023 where she performed her music with Jamey Haddad’s band. Before moving to Boston, Skye wrote, performed, and recorded violin and vocals with bands around the East Coast such as Sneaky Miles, xander., Nick Rolser, and Ben Laine. Skye is also a professional dancer and she is currently in her third year as a company member with Safe Haven Ballet. She has performed with the UNH Ballet Company, UNH Aerial, Northeastern Ballet Theater, Lila, and Safe Haven. Skye has appeared as a musician and dancer in the Be Brave Gala, Breathe Life Gala, Lila Dance Festival, multiple benefit concerts for the Freedom Cafe, and on NH Chronicle. She completed her student teaching 5th-12th Grade orchestra in the Oyster River School District and coached the UNH Youth Symphony Orchestra. She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Dance Minor from the University of New Hampshire where she studied under Karl Orvik and Hannah Reitz. Skye is pursuing her Masters in Violin Performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee studying with Katie Lansdale.

Skye Darling

The Family Township/Thick Fuzz
2025-04-12 21:00 - 23:30
The Family Township return to the Lizard Lounge with Thick Fuzz

Event is 21+
$15/$20 Doors
Doors at 8
The Family Township, AKA Township, has been making their unique Boston-bred brand of vintage rock and roll for nearly 2 decades. With 7 studio albums, 2 live albums, 3 EPs, 2 double singles, and 1 collection, the band has never stopped progressing, evolving, andperfecting. Initially known for their heavily mustached brand of driving rock, the band has steadily grown their sound and writing to reflect these days rather than “those days.” Their most recent album, 20th Century Wasters, and double single, Rosie Come Back /Autumn Bell, have earned the band some of the highest praise of their career. Live shows burn with energy,heart, melody, and sweat, celebrating an ever-growing catalog, depth, and fanbase.
https://township.bandcamp.com/

This record was mostly recorded in our basement studio, affectionally known as Tight Squeeze Studio, with pieces also done at Zippah Recording Studios, living rooms, and a model ship workshop. Thick Fuzz is a power trio, but this record wasn’t restricted to live arrangements. Layered guitars and vocal harmonies thicken the sound. A ton of guest musicians join us on these songs; vocals galore, organ, harmonica, and horns – all making these songs the best versions of themselves.
Thick Fuzz

2025 Slam Team Semifinal #2
2025-04-13 19:00 - 23:00
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Slam Team Semifinal #2 April 13th!

Our second semi-final slam for the 2025 Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Slam Team will feature eight extraordinary poets: Brother D, Christopher Johnson, Daniel Letona, Navah the Buddaphliii, Rhea, Silent E., Toni Blue Rose, and Will C.
These slams are super-popular and always showcase phenomenal spoken word talent.
The top four poets from tonight and the top four from the first semifinal will move on to the finals on 4/27/25.
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

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Eugene Tyler Band/High Horse
2025-04-17 20:00 - 23:30
Eugene Tyler Band returns to the Lizard Lounge with High Horse April 17th!

Indie-bluegrass trio Eugene Tyler Band is, at their core, a road band, who’ve spent years cutting their teeth on the bluegrass festival circuit and clubs across the northeast. Their newest record, Low It Goes, captures the free-wheeling intensity of those live shows and showcases the cathartic, irreverent songwriting that has won them fans all over the country. As songwriter Eugene Gardner says, “You learn a lot about yourself as a band when you’re playing 3 hours a night, and it’s forced us to step up our game in a way that I’m really proud of.” Sharing stages with bands like The Kitchen Dwellers, Driftwood, Mountain Grass Unit, and Town Mountain, ETB has carved out a unique voice in the bluegrass scene, with cutting, often humorous songs, and a fast & loose approach that calls back to influences like the Clash and Drive-By Truckers.

Eugene Tyler Band

High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band based in Boston, known for their unique blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Celtic music infused with the energy of alternative rock. Comprised of four friends, three bows, and one pick, High Horse delivers a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals.
High Horse draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions as well as tunes from diverse folk traditions. Their music is a captivating fusion of genres, showcasing their technical and compositional skill and their passion for pushing musical boundaries.

Julie Rhodes and the Electric Company/Rougarou/Coyote Kolb
2025-04-18 21:00 - 23:30
An Evening with Julie Rhodes and the Electric Company at the Lizard Lounge April 18th with Rougarou & Coyote Kolb!

Event is 21+
$20 adv/$25 door

Boston native Julie Rhodes musical career started “on a whim”. After singing along in the audience at a house show, she was given some words of encouragement to write her own songs. That night, she began writing her first song and before long she was recording her debut album with producer Jonah Tolchin. She released Bound to Meet the Devil in 2016 and it’s clear this powerhouse vocalist/songwriter is an artist on the rise.
https://www.julierhodesmusic.com/

Coyote Kolb is the artist name of New England based singer songwriter and producer Chadley Kolb. Known for a mesmerizing brand of outlaw country blues, folk, and roots music, Kolb has shared stages with artists like Taj Mahal, Counting Crows, The White Buffalo, Deer Tick, and many more. Kolb also composes ambient music with several songs in TV and Film over the years. He has been writing, recording, and performing original music since the late 1990’s, (as Coyote Kolb since 2008.)
Coyote Kolb

Our local Rougarou can make good on the Cajun promise by adding a little banjo into the mix for a swampy, jammy sound.
It’s deep-fried roadhouse music that makes for good ambience while smashing a glass beer bottle over someone’s head in an 80s action flick. You know, one of those “odd couple” type of flicks where the straight-laced partner is always trying and failing to keep the wildcard partner in check.-Humpday News
Rougarou

Dub Apocalypse
2025-04-19 21:00 - 23:30
Dub Apocolypse returns to the Lizard Lounge April 19th!

Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston, MA. Band members are Tommy Benedetti-drums,Van Martin-guitar,Johnny Trama-guitar,Aaron Bellamy-bass,and Timo Shanko-sax/bass. The band came together in 2007, led by drummer Tommy Benedetti and guitarist, Johnny Trama.Tommy Benedetti is one of the founding members of American Reggae Pioneers,John Brown’s Body. He brings a wealth of experience from the reggae/dub scene to the table,having recorded albums for the legendary Shanachie Label,John Zorn’s Tzadik Label (mixed by Bill Laswell),and is currently with John Brown’s Body on Easy Star Records. This history is combined with almost 2 decades of International touring,as well as backing some of the giants of Jamaican music,including The Meditations and Justin Hinds.
Guitarist Johnny Trama adds a soulful blues touch to the Dub Apocalypse signature sound.Trama has spent time on the road with the great Ron Levy, BB King’s organ player, as well as many other regional rock and soul/r&b acts. Not long after Dub Apocalypse came together, longtime friend Timo Shanko entered the fold.A dual threat on both bass and saxophone,Shanko is a veteran of the blues and free jazz scene.He spent many years on the road with Blues legend, Eddie Kirkland, as well as with G. Love and Special Sauce. Shanko is also a prolific composer,and his improvisational stylings are an integral part of the Dub Apocalypse sound. Although DA started out as more of a collective,in the past few years the lineup has solidified with the addition of bassist Aaron Bellamy and guitarist Van Martin. Bellamy is a longtime fixture in the Boston funk scene,and in combination with Benedetti ,they form the deep,militant sound at the core of Dub Apocalypse.
Originally hailing from Chicago,Van Martin rounds out the lineup on guitar. Martin has much touring experience as well, including appearances with Bernie Worrell and Big Daddy Kane. His sonic textures,adventurous playing and songwriting have helped Dub Apocalypse take their sound to a new level. The DA sound is an evolving mix of original compositions and their own interpretations of classic Jamaican and UK songs and dub plates. Heavy hitting drum and bass grooves set the table. A twin guitar attack, with Trama’s rhythmic anchor,and Martin’s dub sonics, swirl in and out in tandem. These pieces, combined with Timo Shanko’s Coltrane inspired sax approach, give Dub Apocalypse a

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Mr Orange
2025-04-20 19:00 - 23:00
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Mr Orange April 20th!

Damont Combs, known on stage as Mr. Orange Live, is a celebrated award-winning poet, arts educator, and community leader dedicated to fostering artistic expression and social change. As the Executive Director of Tell Your Truth, a nonprofit organization, he provides platforms for artists to share their stories authentically. In his role as Program Director for Poetry Out Loud, Damont inspires youth to find their voices through spoken word, nurturing the next generation of poets.With multiple poetry collections to his name, Damont’s work explores themes of resilience, social justice, and community empowerment. He performs regularly, leads creative workshops, and actively builds a vibrant arts community to support emerging talent. He just released his third poetry book, titled: Orange Will Rise, a blend of poetry, technology, and art.A recipient of numerous accolades, Damont was honored with the Indie Author Legacy Award as National Poet of the Year and received Rhode Island’s State Citation for his community work. His influence extends beyond the arts; as an independent researcher, he explores the frontiers of quantum mechanics, time travel, and artificial intelligence, embodying a rare blend of artistic and intellectual curiosity.Through his artistic work as Mr. Orange Live and his groundbreaking research, Damont continues to inspire others, creating a more inclusive and expressive world.

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland with special guest Rachel Wolff
2025-04-22 19:30 - 22:30
Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland kick off their Lizard Lounge four night residency with special guest Rachel Wolff!

Event is 21+
GA $25/$30 at the door
Reserved Tables $60
Doors at 7
SESSION AMERICANA is thrilled to return to the venue that saw the group gel into what has become a 20 year journey of accessing the joy. For years the band held down a weekly Lizard residency that not only formed the core of the band’s support but also witnessed the birth of many new songs and introduced a wide variety of musical guests to an unsuspecting crowd each week. SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland will once again call The Lizard Lounge home for four consecutive nights this April 22-25 with special guests starting at 7:30 every night!
For the uninitiated SESSION AMERICANA is a cast of top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their own songs, plus hundreds more from the American songbook, on the road. Whether you catch Session Americana in a rock hall or on a festival stage, you’ll be a part of the intimate, raucous scene these players built years ago at Toad, the neighborhood bar where it all began in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.
https://www.sessionamericana.com/

SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland With Special Mystery Guest
2025-04-23 19:30 - 23:00
Event is 21+
GA $25/$30 at the door
Reserved Tables $60
Doors at 7
SESSION AMERICANA is thrilled to return to the venue that saw the group gel into what has become a 20 year journey of accessing the joy. For years the band held down a weekly Lizard residency that not only formed the core of the band’s support but also witnessed the birth of many new songs and introduced a wide variety of musical guests to an unsuspecting crowd each week. SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland will once again call The Lizard Lounge home for four consecutive nights this April 22-25 with special guests starting at 7:30 every night!
For the uninitiated SESSION AMERICANA is a cast of top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their own songs, plus hundreds more from the American songbook, on the road. Whether you catch Session Americana in a rock hall or on a festival stage, you’ll be a part of the intimate, raucous scene these players built years ago at Toad, the neighborhood bar where it all began in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.
https://www.sessionamericana.com/

SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor feat Bill Janovitz
2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:30
Night 3 of Session Americana four night residency with Eleanor Buckland feat Bill Janovitz

Event is 21+
GA $25/$30 at the door
Reserved Tables $60
Doors at 7
SESSION AMERICANA is thrilled to return to the venue that saw the group gel into what has become a 20 year journey of accessing the joy. For years the band held down a weekly Lizard residency that not only formed the core of the band’s support but also witnessed the birth of many new songs and introduced a wide variety of musical guests to an unsuspecting crowd each week. SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland will once again call The Lizard Lounge home for four consecutive nights this April 22-25 with special guests starting at 7:30 every night!
For the uninitiated SESSION AMERICANA is a cast of top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their own songs, plus hundreds more from the American songbook, on the road. Whether you catch Session Americana in a rock hall or on a festival stage, you’ll be a part of the intimate, raucous scene these players built years ago at Toad, the neighborhood bar where it all began in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.
https://www.sessionamericana.com/

SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland Night 4 with Mattie and Debbie!
2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:30
Session Americana return with Eleanor Buckland for the final night of their Lizard Lounge residency with special guests Mattie and Debbie!

Event is 21+
GA $25/$30 at the door
Reserved Tables $60
Doors at 7
SESSION AMERICANA is thrilled to return to the venue that saw the group gel into what has become a 20 year journey of accessing the joy. For years the band held down a weekly Lizard residency that not only formed the core of the band’s support but also witnessed the birth of many new songs and introduced a wide variety of musical guests to an unsuspecting crowd each week. SESSION AMERICANA with Eleanor Buckland will once again call The Lizard Lounge home for four consecutive nights this April 22-25 with special guests starting at 7:30 every night!
For the uninitiated SESSION AMERICANA is a cast of top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their own songs, plus hundreds more from the American songbook, on the road. Whether you catch Session Americana in a rock hall or on a festival stage, you’ll be a part of the intimate, raucous scene these players built years ago at Toad, the neighborhood bar where it all began in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.
https://www.sessionamericana.com/

Irreverent, bold, and inventive, Mattie & Debbie make a tender ruckus. The partnership of drummer/vocalist Sean Trischka (Carsie Blanton, Oh Pep!, Molly Tuttle) and bluegrass iconoclast Stash Wyslouch (Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, The Deadly Gentlemen, The Stash! Band) began long ago. With a penchant for the unexpected, they live in their own little gray area of catchy love songs, bizarre experimentalism, and bluegrass gone rabid.

Mattie and Debbie

The Blue Ribbons/Muddy Ruckus
2025-04-26 21:00 - 23:30
The Blue Ribbons return to the Lizard Lounge April 26th with Muddy Ruckus!

$15/$20

“The Blue Ribbons’ latest album, 2024’s “Forever, But Not For Long,” has plenty of pop hooks. Or rather, it had plenty of them before the band took sledgehammers and scalpels to most of the pretty bits.
“It took a while to get the bones of some of the tunes down just so we could break them,” bandleader James Rohr told Herald with a laugh.
Local champs the Blue Ribbons are a pop band in the same way that the Beatles or Steely Dan or Television are pop bands in that they like pop but “aren’t too precious about the songs,” Rohr said.
Jed Gottleib – Boston Herald

Muddy Ruckus is a “darkly inventive” rock duo according to the New York Music Daily. Guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer Erika Stahl of Portland, Maine play a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues. This stripped-down power-duo blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit, and is known for a full rock band sound.

Speak Easy Drag Brunch
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00
An iconic afternoon of local drag performances!

Doors 12
Show 1
What do wigs, eggs benedict, pop mixes & mimosas have in common? They’ll all be in the Lizard Lounge the last Sunday of every month! We’re hosting our very own Drag Brunch, an iconic afternoon of performances from some of our favorite local drag queens scrumptious brunch favorites & fun cocktails!

21+
Doors lock once show starts
General Admission $20, with bar stools first come first serve
Tables for $45, comfortably seats 2 guests

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Slam Team Final
2025-04-27 19:00 - 23:00
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam’s Slam Team Final April 27th!

This is the culmination of our yearly “slam-off” to select the 2025 Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Slam Team. The eight finalists (the top four finishers from each of our two previous semi-final slams) competing in tonight’s slam are Art Collins, Christopher Johnson, Daniel Letona, Finn Flood, Mike Savadian, Silent E, Warrior, and Will C.
The slam team will represent Lizard Lounge at local and regional events throughout the year.
Not to be missed, this event featuring the best of the best, often sells out—reserve your tickets now!

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

Wallace Field/Emily Haviland/Elijah Berlow
2025-05-01 20:00 - 23:30
Three great songwriters on one bill at the Lizard Lounge May 1st, Wallace Field, Emily Havialnd and Elijah Berlow!

Elijah Berlow

Elijah Berlow is a Chicago-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist folk musician.
Originating from pastoral roots in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, Berlow is a playful story-teller with a narrative style grounded in the traditions of Americana music. As a vocalist, he emanates a sincere warmth through his thoughtful phrasing; and his diligent fingerpicking guitar-style leads steadily through the pulsing catharsis of any song.
Pulling influence from greats such as Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, Roseanne Cashand Missispi John Hurt, Berlow creates music that is complex, soulful and in conversation with a rich rhythmic history. He also derives inspiration from solitude in nature, perambulations in the neighborhood and the conversations that arise when cooking a meal to share.
Berlow’s music can currently be found on Bandcamp, including the self-released albums Under the Weather Live at VCR . The single Roadkill can also be heard on Spotify. Berlow can be found performing with his band locally in Chicago, as well as around the Midwest and North East.

Wallace Field
From the metaphorical ashes of a breakup to the literal ashes of a house fire, folk-rocker Wallace Field rises like a phoenix from the ashes with her debut album All Costs, out now. The album features nine original songs, took four years to make, and premiered on the fifth anniversary of the house fire. With her “powerful voice reminiscent of Joan Baez” (The Valley Advocate), Field stuns with her haunting, vulnerable songwriting and “crystalline voice” (The Recorder). The Boston Globe says “she always sounds like she means it.” Most of the album’s songs were written on baritone ukulele, always with the aim to transform them into a more powerful full-band sound.
No emotion is too sacred to explore for this late-blooming artist. Trained as a journalist in college, Field expertly unfolds her journey through heartbreak, house fire, and healing in All Costs. The Recorder writes that “Field emerges as a master storyteller who takes the listener on a journey through darkness to the light on the other side,” calling the album “a powerful, musically stunning debut about survival.” There are hints of Field’s influences in her range of voices, from the theatrical Kate Bush and Aldous Harding, to the folk roots of Joni Mitchell and Weyes Blood.
Field grew up in western Massachusetts. She’s performed in popular Massachusetts venues such as Cambridge’s Club Passim, The Parlor Room in Northampton, Holyoke’s Race Street Live (formerly Gateway City Arts), and Taffeta in Lowell. She’s opened for acts like Nellie McKay, Charlie Parr, Heather Maloney, and Elizabeth Moen. Field also took part in Signature Sounds’ 2023 Back Porch Fest and 2023 Arcadia Folk Festival.

Emily Haviland
Emily Haviland’s musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant tapestry of the Greater Boston music scene, where she has flourished for nearly a decade. A proud alumna of Berklee College of Music, Emily’s academic pursuits led her through the intricate corridors of americana-fiddle performance, where she explored the rich tapestry of American Roots music and its tumultuous history. Along with that, she dual-majored in music therapy, where she delved into the profound impact of music on the human psyche.
Emily Haviland’s debut album, “Not Who You Think,” released in February 2024, epitomizes her unyielding commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. In both her performing style and songwriting, Emily weaves together threads of authenticity and innovation, creating an auditory experience that captivates and resonates deeply with her audience. Renowned fiddler Darol Anger aptly describes her as the “Realest Deal in a long time,” praising her genuine voice, profound reflections, and songs that boldly articulate the unspoken truths we all harbor. “Real voice, real thoughts, real songs that say – with pungent power – what everyone’s really thinking. Glad to welcome her work into the world.”
Emily Haviland has shared the stage alongside illustrious contemporaries such as Aoife O’Donovan, Margo Price, Twisted Pine, Darol Anger, the late Emy Phelps, Bruce Molsky, Abigail Lapell, and Rachel Sumner. Her collaborative spirit shines through in her contributions to records by Alisa Amador, Kaiti Jones, and others, cementing her status as a versatile and sought-after artist whose influence reverberates across genres.
With each performance, Emily invites her audience on a transcendental journey, where melodies intertwine with emotions and storytelling transcends words. She is not merely an artist to watch; she is an experience to be savored, a testament to the enduring power of music to illuminate, inspire, and unite. In the realm of contemporary music, Emily Haviland stands as a beacon of authenticity and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on hearts and minds alike.

Flying Vipers (Album Release)/Double Tiger
2025-05-02 21:00 - 23:30
Flying Vipers celebrate their latest full length release with Easy Star Records label mates Double Tiger May 2nd!

Event is 21+
$20 adv/$25 Door
Doors at 8

Flying Vipers emerged from a basement lair outside Boston Mass in 2015, releasing a couple cassette EPs worth of raw yet highly melodic dub (The Green Tape and The Copper Tape). Entirely produced on an antiquated 4-track cassette recorder and mixed live by Jay Champnay of 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, this amateur equipment is wielded by seasoned pros as their songs mutate with a keen sense of classic JA sounds and post-punk experimentation.
Typically a 7-piece unit live, the core quartet of twin brothers Marc & John Beaudette on drum & bass (Destroy Babylon, The Macrotones), Zack Brines on keys (Pressure Cooker, Kings of Nuthin’), and Kellee Webb on vocals (Destroy Babylon) have 20+ years in the New England scene, sharing the stage with legendary reggae acts from around the world, including Burning Spear, Lee “Scratch” Perry, the Skatalites, and Hollie Cook, among many others.
This November, the Vipers will be celebrating the release of their new 7″ single, “Show Me”, their debut for Easy Star Records.
https://flyingvipers.com/

Brooklyn-based artist/producer Double Tiger (aka Jay Spaker) is no stranger to critical acclaim. Known for his contributions with trendsetting reggae powerhouse John Brown’s Body, as well as his role as half of Tour De Force, and co-founder of Dub Stuy Records, Spaker is also recognized for his past collaborations with legendary artists such as Luciano, Johnny Osbourne, Sly & Robbie, Rankin Joe, Brother Culture, Omar Perry, Al Campbell. Lutan Fyah, Eek A Mouse, and Scientist.

Double Tiger

MC Kabir with Krush Factory
2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:30
MC Kabir and Krush Factory continue their monthly residency May 3rd!

$15/$20
Doors 8
Emcee, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kabir Sen is a veteran musician, hip hop artist, producer, and music teacher who has released songs with a wide range of established artists (Blackalicious, J-Live, Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Lyrics Born, EDO G, Ryan Montbleau and many others).
Originally from London, he has been a staples of Boston’s music scene, and, with the steady releases of new songs each month his momentum is currently stronger than ever. Listen to his new songs here:
KABIR SEN – MUSICIAN/PRODUCER | Instagram, YouTube, Spotify | Linktree
Kabir will be joined by members of the Krush Factory – a talented group of musicians from the Boston area featuring members of Morphine, Vapors of Morphine, The Slip, Pressure Cooker, Pop into the Chemist and Duppy Conquerors. This night will be a continuation of a long-running monthly show on the first Saturday of every month! http://www.kabirsen.com

Poetry Jam-Daniel Letona
2025-05-04 19:00 - 23:30
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Daniel Letona May 4th!

Doors 7

José Daniel Letona Gonzales is a Honduran poet who, after graduating as a graphic designer, moved to the United States to pursue a career in software development. Along the way, he found himself confronting questions of culture and identity. In Cambridge, he discovered slam poetry—a medium that ignited a synesthetic exploration of self and meaning.
Through his poetry, Daniel navigates his cultural roots, memories, and trauma while embracing the transformative power of spoken word. To him, spoken word is more than expression—it is heritage, a way to preserve knowledge across generations.
Poetry Jam

Sophie Coran/Zion Rodman
2025-05-06 20:00 - 23:00
Sophie Coran live at the Lizard Lounge with Zion Rodaman May 6th at 8 pm!

Sophie Coran, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and composer, has never let heartbreak keep her from speaking her truth. It’s the fuel to the fire behind her self-described noir & sound, and the backing track to her 2021 album, S P A C E. A brutally honest lyricist and classically trained pianist, Coran’s sound gravitates toward the symphonic, with no shortage of textural, disciplined phrases. To listen to a Sophie Coran track is to listen to a pop-infused symphony.
Having spent her formative years studying at the Manhattan School of Music followed by time spent traveling through Europe, Coran’s back catalog is a nostalgic, romantic look at the importance of human connection and the beauty of the places that mean the most to her.
Whether you’re in love, out of love, or waiting to fall, Coran makes you feel like you’re already there. Praised by NPR Music, Ones to Watch, EARMILK, and more, Coran was named an NPR Slingshot Artist to Watch and is a Shure Songwriting award winner. Her latest releases from i don’t go to new york anymore have earned placements on editorial playlists such as Apple Music’s New in Alternative, Vevo’s Incoming Indie and New Music Friday, and Amazon Music’s The High End. Recently, Coran spent time touring in Philadelphia, Portsmouth, Washington DC, New York City, and Amherst, sharing stages with artists Jade Bird — who handpicked Coran as a tour opener — Margaret Glaspy, Pom Pom Squad, Marian Hill, Lisa Loeb, Giordana Angi and Sting, Stop Light Observations, Bernhoft and Malinda.

Sophie Coran

Buttery bass-driven bumpers topped by a smoothly crooning voice, Zion’s songs go down like sweet barrel-aged bourbon.
Zion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice, intricate guitar playing, and poignant lyrics. With a melodic style that blends folk and rock influences, Zion’s performances are heartfelt and captivating. He brings a mix of humor and introspection to the stage, making each show a memorable experience.
Zion has been featured on CBS News Boston as the winner of Fenway’s Got Talent, and has won first place at several music competitions and was a finalist in the Great American Song Contest. His most recent EP The Lives I’ve Kept was met with a sold-out release show in 2024 and praise in the Boston Globe: “Boston artist Zion Rodman forges a brief respite from the forthcoming winter gloom with this fireplace-cozy EP.” His next full-length record The Acquisition Of All Things is set to be released in 2025.
Fans of Dawes, Pinegrove, Steely Dan, and The Band are often drawn to Zion’s music.

Zion Rodman

The Duppy Conquerors
2025-05-07 20:00 - 23:00
The Duppy Conquerors bring their celebration of the music of Bob Marley to the Lizard Lounge May 7th!

EVENT IS 21+
$12/$15 DOOR
The quintessential Bob Marley tribute band – the Duppy Conquerors – is a rich collection of high-caliber musicians playing in tribute to the music of Bob Marley. Nominated for a Boston Music Award, this 10-piece ensemble of veteran musicians embodies a soulful authenticity that honors the artist and his timeless collection. With nearly 80% of Marley’s repertoire under their belts, the Duppy Conquerors are equipped to provide hours of entertainment and positive vibrations.

Featuring:
Errol Strength
Jonas Kahn
Tariq Nicholsan
Jake Pardee
Mark Ferranti
Kit Holliday
Sarah Mendelsohn
Jeff Robinson
Dave Szebeda
Clayton De Walt

https://duppyconquerors.band/
https://www.instagram.com/duppy.conquerors/

The Reckoning Crew
2025-05-08 20:00 - 23:00
The Reckoning Crew pay tribute to the acoustic music of the Grateful Dead

MUST BE 21+
$15/$20
Doors 7pm

The Reckoning Crew brings together stalwart members of the Boston Grateful Dead scene to present an authentic emulation of the Dead’s iconic acoustic performances captured on the “Reckoning” album. Not limited to just this period of the Dead’s career, The Reckoning Crew, featuring David Rubin & Ian Brenckle from Diamond Blues, Gordon Fromm from Skull and Roses, Mike Verge from Torn and Frayed and Ben DeUrso of Citizens’ Dead, has a deep love for all of the material of the storied songbook, and showcases that along with a fierce focus on improvisation & communication for a real good time!
The Reckoning Crew

TrueVines/Adult Fiction Dual Release WSG Highway Hosiery
2025-05-09 20:00 - 23:30
TrueVines and Adult Fiction celebrate their debut album releases with special guests Highway Hosiery May 9 at the Lizard Lounge!

TrueVines is a Boston-based band blending ’60s British influences with a raw American vibe. Fronted by legendary songwriter Dennis Brennan, this powerhouse lineup features guitarist Andrew Stern, bassist Jim Haggerty, and drummer Chris Anzalone—all veterans of the local and national music scene. Originally a side project born during the pandemic, TrueVines has evolved into Brennan’s primary creative outlet, embracing a rougher, high-energy sound steeped in garage rock and soul.
Their forthcoming six-song release captures the band’s unique chemistry: quick, raunchy originals that channel the raw spirit of the ’60s, soulful struts, and even a nod to their rootsy side with a country ballad. With shout-along choruses, swaggering guitars, and an unapologetic sense of fun, TrueVines proves that rock and roll is still very much alive.
Guitarist Andrew Stern, originally from Illinois, honed his craft in Boston after stints in California and New York’s vibrant music scenes. He has worked across a range of styles with artists like Dennis Brennan, Mark Erelli, and Brian Carpenter and leads several projects, including his adventurous trio, AS3. Stern’s versatile and inventive guitar work is a cornerstone of TrueVines’ sound.
Bassist Jim Haggerty and drummer Chris Anzalone bring decades of experience as first-call studio musicians and live performers. Known for their dynamic and impeccable musicianship, they form the backbone of TrueVines, driving its raw and electric energy.
Described by Mod Magazine as “still in the attic or the garage, and loving every second of it,” TrueVines captures the freedom and vitality of a band playing for the sheer joy of it.

TrueVines

Highway Hosiery is the duo project of Elizabeth Steen (accordion) and Jude Heichelbech (cello.) Steen is a seasoned accordionist/keyboardist who has played and toured along Natalie Merchant, Tanya Donelly, and Billy Bragg among others, and Heichelbech is a mostly self-taught multi-instrumentalist and visual artist. Together, they pen catchy tunes about trial, love and other oddities that span pop, jazz, rock and roots, with a slant born out of their deep Pennsyltucky upbringings. Both are the daughters of English professors and musicians and have occupied the same seat at the keyboards for Count Zero. They are at work on an album to be released later this year.
