Lizard Lounge Club

Minor Moon/Rich Hinman
2025-08-09 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Minor Moon and the Rich Hinman Quartet live at the Lizard Lounge August 9th!

$20/$25 Door
Doors at 8

Minor Moon is the songwriting project of Chicago-based musician Sam Cantor. Conjuring elements of J.J. Cale, Grizzly Bear and Judee Sill, the band’s latest album, The Light Up Waltz (Ruination Record Co.) takes a big-hearted and kaleidoscopic lens to apocalyptic themes. The resulting vision is “deeply adventurous … a sharp, reflective eye on the rearview mirror” (Pop Matters) and shot through with “soothing, sure-footed tenderness … an undeniable buoyancy” (Chicago Reader).
Minor Moon

This fall, guitarist and pedal steel player Rich Hinman brings a mind-expanding instrumental ensemble to the Lizard Lounge featuring Sam Kassirer, Nate Radley, Chris Morrisey, and special guests!
On his recent LP “Memorial,” on Colorfield Records, multi-instrumentalist and composer Rich Hinman creates an arresting collage containing elements of electronica, psychedelia, and searching improvisation, with Hinman’s pedal steel as the primary voice. In this fall residency he experiments with a quintet of like-minded explorers. Collectively, Hinman, Kassirer, Radley, Drohan and Morrissey have worked with kd lang, Sara Bareilles, Emily King, Maggie Rogers, Mark Guiliana, Norah Jones, Nick Hakim, Josh Ritter and many many others.

Lady Lupine/The Endorphins/Chris Cardone
2025-08-08 21:00 - 23:30
Lady Lupine live at the Lizard Lounge with the Endorphins and Chris Cardone August 8th!

$15/$20 door
Door 8

Lady Lupine is a Boston based heavy soul band that delivers high energy performances of unique original material. The band creates an engaging live experience by cultivating visceral connections through sound. Fronted by vocalist Christina Lacoste, Lady Lupine draws inspiration from the soul of Amy Winehouse, and the sonic eclecticism of Portishead. Traces of Vulfpeck’s tight, technical funk, and Jimi Hendrix’s fuzz rock grooves can be heard in the band’s sound as well. In 2017, Lady Lupine was formed and began developing material that combines the respective members’ loves of classic soul and more modern, heavy rock. Jon and Josh provide a driving and edgy underlying layer that supports Christina and Fran’s soulful leads. Lady Lupine released their debut EP Trust in October 2019 followed by Extended Plays released in 2021.

LadyLupine.com

The Endorphins are a Boston-based trio fusing raw emotion with heavy textures and soaring melodies. Since forming in 2014, the band—Matt Bass (guitar/vocals), Austin Wilson (bass), and Jeff Walsh (drums)—has carved out a sound that lives somewhere between the haze of shoegaze and the punch of grunge, tied together by the heart of alternative rock. With immersive live shows and songs that balance grit and atmosphere, The Endorphins create a sonic space that feels both intimate and explosive.
The Endorphins

Chris Cardone’s been working with his electric guitar since 2011 as 1/3 of North Shore rock band Heavy Necker. Drawing inspiration from the rock, jazz, and blues greats of contemporary music, his style shoots with sincere lyricism and a heavy picking hand.

Jared Sims & Firecracker with special guest Brian Thomas
2025-08-07 20:00 - 23:30
Celebrate the latest release from Jared Sims “Firecracker” August 7th at the Lizard Lounge!

$15/20 doors
Doors at 7

Come celebrate the release of the newest album from Jared Sims entitled “Firecracker” featuring seven tracks of Hammond organ driven funky grooves!
Joining Jared for this show is special guest and longtime musical partner, trombonist Brian Thomas! The duo will be backed by a powerhouse rhythm section featuring Ken Clark on organ, Steve Fell on guitar and Ted Sullivan on drums.
In addition to plenty of new music, expect some throwback jams that Jared & BT have been rocky for years with bands including BT Allstars, Duochome & Akashic Record!

Jared Sims

The Duppy Conquerors
2025-08-06 20:00 - 23:00
The Duppy Conquerors bring their celebration of the music of Bob Marley to the Lizard Lounge August 6th!

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/

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Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Kaveh L. Afrasiabi
2025-08-03 19:00 - 22:30
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam August 3rd, with featured poet Kaveh L. Afrasiabi.

$10
Kaveh L. Afrasiabi, Ph.D. has studied political science and theology and is the author of more than 35 books, both scholarly and fiction, including 7 poetry books — on the pandemic, Ukraine war, 9/11 tragedy, Iran’s heroic women, law and (in) justice, love, peace, and Hello Palestine(https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Palestine-Poems-Peace-Holy/dp/B0CNTC8R91).. Kaveh’s feminist novel, Shiraz Diaries & Jallad, has been praised by NYU Professor Chelkowski as one of the most imaginative literary works on post-revolutionary Iran. (https://www.amazon.com/Shiraz-Diaries-Jallad-Novel-Contemporary/dp/B09QP3K9B6/). He is also the author of several plays, including one on the young Andy Warhol. Kaveh’s writings have appeared in numerous journals and magazines, including The UN Chronicle, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Guardian (London), Berlin’s daily newspapers, and Harvard Theological Review, among others. Kaveh studied with the radical historian Howard Zinn and shares Howard’s knack for anti-war activism and radical critique of power. He has been banned from the First Parish of Concord for praying for Palestinians.Kaveh’s personal website is: www.kavehafrasiabi.com
https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/

MC Kabir with Krush Factory
2025-08-02 21:00 - 23:30
MC Kabir and Krush Factory continue their monthly residency August 2nd!

$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

The Attractors
2025-08-01 21:00 - 23:30
The Attractors return to the Lizard Lounge August 1st!

The ATTRACTORS were created by Westbound Train trumpeter and Void Union co-founder RICH GRAIKO in 2011 as a way to pay homage to 1960’s era Jamaican and American instrumental groove music.
Formerly the Brooklyn Attractors, the group’s core line-up underwent a major change in 2017 when bandleader Rich Graiko made the move from New York, back to his hometown of Boston. Despite this change the group continues to incorporate some of the top musicians in the Boston and New York reggae, Ska and Jazz scenes, on it’s recordings and live shows.
Jamaican percussion legend LARRY McDONALD (Bob Marley, Taj Mahal, Gil Scot Heron, Lee Perry), guitarist ANDY BASSFORD (Toots & The Maytals, Monty Alexander, Burning Spear), Trombonist BUFORD O’SULLIVAN (easy Star Allstars, Scofflaws) and Pianist Key Stewart (Skatallites, Soulshot) are a few of the musicians who you might see playing with the group on a given night, as well as the most recent iteration of the core line up: Bassist THADDEUS MERRITT (Westbound Train, the Toasters), Drummer JESSE HAYES (Void Union, the Toasters), Saxophonist JC SKA COHEN (Westbound Train, Void Union) and Jazz Guitar extraordinaire CHRIS BROWN (Chris Brown quartet, Metallica).
The group has released three full-length studio albums, Good Evil Alchemy, The Move, and Love Bombs (Jump-Up Records), as well as one live album, Live In NYC (Rarebreed Records), and are currently working on their fourth studio album.

The Attractors

Drohan Radley Dow Trio With Special Guest DJ Mike Cantor
2025-07-31 20:00 - 23:30
Dan Drohan, Nate Radley and Andrew Dow come together as the Drohan/Radley/Dow Trio with special guest DJ Mike Cantor

Guitarist Nate Radley was born in Concord, NH and has been based in the Boston area since 2021. He has released 7 solo recordings, the most recent being “Say It’s So” which came out on Denmark-based Steeplechase Records in 2024. He has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe and has performed at venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and the Jazz Standard. His compositions have been heard on programming on HBO, Netflix, and National Geographic. Nate currently teaches at Berklee College of Music in the guitar department.
Andrew Dow is a bass player and composer based out of Brooklyn, NY. He has shared the stage alongside such New York City luminaries as Anna Webber, Ole Mathisen, Giacomo Merega, Randy Peterson, Kenny Warren, Luke Marantz and Simon Jermyn. Andrew has released two solo electric bass albums, Absence of Light and Broken Fairy Tales. In 2022 he released his first group recording called In Motian, with special guest Michael Attias. Andrew leads various groups in NYC and is a member of the collective jazz group Slow Tiger. which includes JP Schlegelmilch, Adam Schneit, Kenny Warren and Nathan Ellman-Bell.
Dan Drohan is an American drummer, producer, composer, and visual artist. He grew up in Rochester NY and studied at Berklee College of Music in 2011. Dan has worked as a drummer and/or producer with Maggie Rogers, Nick Hakim, Tei Shi, Wilsen, Ang Low, Olden Yolk, Sid Sriram, Uni Ika Ai, Ben Talmi, Rocco Delucca, Carrtoons, Maral, Middle Part, Day Wave, Rich Hinman, Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT

Fran McConville Trio/Gregg Perry & The Strange Berries
2025-07-30 20:00 - 23:30
Fran McConville Trio & Gregg Perry & The Strange Berries ive at the Lizard Lounge July 30th

Event is 21+
$12/$15 door
Doors at 7

The Fran McConville Trio plays an eclectic, cosmic blend of instrumental rock, groove & reggae music. We like to get weird and play in odd time signatures, go to outer space, and come back again. Members of the FMT have played with Lions At The Gate, Lady Lupine, Ethan Rossiter Band, Sonya Rae Taylor, and others!

Some artists that have had a big influence are The Beatles, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, John Scofield, Jeff Beck, Jerry Garcia, Bela Fleck, & MMW.

Gregg Perry, a Boston area musician and Berklee School of Music alumni has been playing guitar professionally for over 20 years, sharing stages with legendary musicians such as The Nighthawks, Bob Margolin, Jimmy Thackery and Canned Heat among others. Gregg originally formed The Strange Berries— a classic psychedelic rock and blues power trio— in 2018 with bassist Bob Abruzese and drummer Garik Bagdagyulyan. While The Strange Berries now features a rotating cast of talented musicians, both their original tunes and tributes to favorite artists of the past never fail to take their fans on a uniquely positive and spiritual musical journey.
https://www.facebook.com/GreggPerryandtheStrangeberries/

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Prince Shapiro
2025-07-27 19:00 - 22:30
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Prince Shapiro July 27th!

$10
Doors 7

Prince Shapiro is an Azanian-born poet, edutainer, navigating with communities through the transformative power of poetry.Raised in the Transkei and now based in Massachusetts, Prince Shapiro has exhibited his artistic muscle for youth and adults across schools, prisons, universities, and arts centers in Africa, including America.
Blending African oral traditions with contemporary spoken word, his edutainment invites participants to find their voices, tell their stories, and write with purpose. His work centers around healing, identity, liberation, and social justice—encouraging self-expression as a tool for personal and collective transformation.Prince Shapiro is the co-founder of Sounds of Edutainment, an initiative that uses music, poetry, and storytelling to educate and inspire. He is also a member of Men of the Past future band.
He has contributed to various arts programs in communities such as Incarcerated Societies in Johannesburg Correctional Services, Artistic Community of Street Performers for the Jo’burg Carnival, and he designed poetry sessions for Alexandra Township Community Radio Station.
His poetry and empowering style draw from indigenous knowledge systems, percussion, and pan-African consciousness, making his sessions dynamic and deeply resonant.Whether working with students, educators, activists, or artists, Prince Shapiro brings a grounded, soulful presence that uplifts and transforms.His performances are about reclaiming voice, honoring heritage, and awakening human potential…
https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/

Closed for Special Event
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27

Dwayne Haggins Live At The Lizard Lounge
2025-07-25 21:00 - 23:30
Dwayne Haggins returns to the Lizard Lounge July 25th!

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors 8

He’s been described as “the love child of Hank Williams and Sam Cooke.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And even, “the ‘what-took-you-so-long?’ fusion of Elvis Presley and Marvin Gaye.” Notably, Dwayne Haggins has shared the stage with acts such as Keb Mo, Joe Bonamassa, George Thorogood, Eric Gales, Brittney Spencer, John Oats, Charles Wesley Godwin and more.
At every performance, whether in a venerable metropolitan concert hall or a grimy dive in an anonymous strip mall, Dwayne is always at work. Adding new subtleties to an obvious melody line. Reinterpreting a time-worn lyrical cliché to imbue it anew with genuine feeling. Unleashing a gentle cascade of vocal acrobatics when least expected (and hence most effective) — never for show alone, but always to express a likewise unanticipated nuance of feeling: a whisper of love, a curse of anger, a groan of pain, a whoop of joy that feels, paradoxically, both surprising and inevitable at the same moment.
“A look at a typical set list from singer-guitarist Dwayne Haggins would reveal that he’s as comfortable covering rockabilly (Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes”) and funk (Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”) as he is with his own material.””
— Ed Symkus

Dwayne Haggins

Jon McBride's Big Easy With Ryan Montbleau/The Eisenhower Brothers
2025-07-24 20:00 - 23:30
Fresh off their debut show at the Burlington Jazz Festival, Ryan Montbleau joins Jon McBride’s for a night of New Orleans music July 24th

$15 adv/$18 door
7 doors

Jon McBride’s Big Easy traverses the roots of funk music–early jazz, blues, gospel, and Caribbean styles–playing songs that have entertained audiences for generations. Their skillful musicianship is rooted in jazz and blues traditions but draws on varied experience and eclectic taste, yielding a unique and modern approach to these storied melodies. Captivating group interaction and melodic improvisation leave listeners and dancers of all ages hungry for more. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Featuring Jon McBride on soprano saxophone, Ted Perry on piano, Marty Ballou on bass, and Dwight Ritcher on drums.
Jon McBride’s Big Easy

Eisenhower Brothers
From The early days , when Milt was producing and playing “coloring” guitar on Dwight&Nicole’s first album, the whole crew living in the house over Rear Window Studio, Dwight and Milt noticed they had a natural “weave” when the two guitars played together. That’s a word Keith Richard uses to describe what happens with him and Ron Wood. It’s a sympatico conversation between guitars, finishing each other’s thoughts, creating a whole, just a wee bit larger than the sum of its’ parts. Turns out this is kinda rare to find, and when you do find another player who hears it the same way you do, then you’re onto something. The instruments can be the same, or different, f’rinstance a guitarist and a drummer. It’s a feel thing. Hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it. So for years, these two, now living in different states, still get the weave going whenever they can. We can’t say exactly what’s gonna happen at an Eisenhower Bros. session, uncharted territory, but it’ll probably feel pretty good. Why Eisenhower? Well, Milt’s long run with Four Piece Suit digs deep into influences from the 1950s-60s, somebody called it Eisenhower music. That era has become even rosier, as it represents a decency in public life that has become increasingly elusive. Plus one of the guys is named Dwight, and guess what! …”Ike” had a brother named Milton. And by an even more unlikely auspicious synchronicity, Milton Eisenhower, during his tenure as president of Johns Hopkins University, was a mentor to a fledgling Freshman, playing bass in an Acid Jazz band (before the term had been coined) for strippers on Baltimore’s notorious “Block”… Milt Reder. So full circle. Could be good…ya never know.

A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.”

https://www.ryanmontbleau.com/

Barrett Anderson Band/Troy Mercy
2025-07-23 20:00 - 23:30
Join us for a great night of blues with The Barrett Anderson Band and Troy Mercy July 23rd at 8!

$12/$15 door
Doors at 7
Billboard-charting, award-winning, and Boston-based, The Barrett Anderson Band “packs enough raw energy on stage to power the whole of New England,” (JD Nash, American Blues Scene). This Roots & Blues quartet (electric guitar, organ, upright bass, drums) has “plenty to appreciate… from slide-driven blues to full-on rock and roll, taking in some jam band and North Mississippi influences,” (John Mitchell, Crossroads Blues Society) and are thrilling audiences nationally and internationally.
“Barrett Anderson continues to carry the torch that J. Geils left behind” – Jay Chelstowski, Disciples of Sound
“Opening with Bo Diddley’s Mona, this band shows you immediately that no one in the crowd is gonna remain seated ” – Bman’s Blues Report
“Anderson has the chops and spark to make a real statement his own way. Hot stuff” – Chris Spector, Midwest Record

Barrett Anderson Band

Troy Mercy

Home: Massachusetts (Rural)
Eye color: Blue
Hair: Madman Regular
Height: 5’ 11.75” (I’ll get there…)
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Brave New Blues
PROFESSION: Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter/Unusualist
DRINK OF CHOICE: The blood of my enemies
MOST MEMORABLE BOOK: Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
FAVORITE BAND: Little Walter, Richard Thompson, Captain Beefheart, Otis Redding, Black Sabbath, Lester Young
QUALITY YOU LOOK FOR IN A COMPANION: To-The-Deathfulness
CV: Guitarist with: Booker T. Jones, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hubert Sumlin, Billy Boy Arnold, Louisiana Red, Pinetop Perkins, Calvin “Fuzz” Jones, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, etc.
NOW: “I breathe the blues. I have a rock ‘n’ roll heart.
“It’s about the songs and connection with the audience for me. That and bringing an element of danger and excitement to the stage.”
POWER-DUO?: “The power-duo format has brought me to life. I kinda need a lot to do musically or I just end up chewing the furniture, you know?
“Stripping things down to just voice/guitar/drums gives me the most immediate emotional connection between my singing and guitar playing.
“There are no presets. I can steer the whole thing right off the edge of the world if I want to. Or play something pretty, too.”

Troy Mercy

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Northbeast Regional Slam
2025-07-20 19:00 - 22:00
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam’s Northbeast Regional Slam July 20th!

$10
Doors 7

Our own Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Slam Team will host three guest regional teams for an exciting four-by-four team slam. Always a highly popular event, this evening will bring you some of the best spoken word artists in our region. Participating guest teams to be announced soon!
https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/

Bearmonster/Franc Graham Band/FauxMenco
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:30
Genre lines will be melting in the July heat (although plenty of AC in the Lizard Lounge..) Three unique voices, one unique night July 19th!

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors 7:30
Bearmonster
Highly original Electro-Blues from Shaun Wolf Wortis and Ken Schopf. Raw roots laced + quirky tech. Street-smart grit + backwoods soul

Franc Graham Band
Hypnotic, slow-burn rock—equal parts haunted Americana + desert mystique.

FauxMenco is Catherine Capozzi and Rafi Sofer. Experimental nylon string guitar music, drawing from rock, classical, flamenco, surf, gypsy, and the ambiance of time and space, FauxMenco strives to create exciting and timeless guitar dreamscapes.

Daydream EP Relase/Jay Faires
2025-07-18 21:00 - 23:30
Daydream celebrates their upcoming EP release with Jay Faires July 18th!

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors 8
Daydream is a Roots Jam Band that blends Americana, soulful songwriting, and hard-driving Rock n’ Roll with the free improvisation of Jam pioneers like the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. Since 2023, Daydream has been honing a sound that harkens back to these formative influences, while carving a new path wholly its own.
After a long period in the Boston and New England jam scene playing covers with various groups, bandleader David Rubin started Daydream as an outlet for his own original music. David has won over audiences with his prowess and by playing with the some of most recognizable acts in the scene, including his own band Diamond Blues, at residencies, tour dates, and festivals in the Boston area. He’s played with Members of Hot Tuna, Ryan Montbleau, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Dark Star Orchestra, Guerilla Toss, Marble Eyes, Swimmer, Brown-Eyed Women, and Bearly Dead.
The band, along with David Rubin on guitar/vocals, is rounded out by on-the-rise powerhouses Liam Oulton on bass, Cal DiGiovanni on keyboard, and Robbie Parrish on drums/vocals.
Daydream

Born in Tennessee, Jay Faires grew up playing acoustic guitar, wishing it was an electric – exposed at age 7 to the east TN bluegrass scene via barn and parking lot jams, bluegrass camp, and most importantly, learning fiddle tunes from a man named Randy Terry in a half-demolished baptist church, Jay was initially hesitant to embrace the acoustic nature of bluegrass instruments. But due to the deep love of playing and performing music with others, he found his footing as a young flatpicking guitarist. As soon as possible, electric guitar came into the picture In high school and college, and his musical journey throughout Tennessee and North Carolina exposed him to what he calls “feel good” music – old gospel songs, old time tunes, classic and modern bluegrass, jazz jams, Garcia/Hunter and Weir/Barlow tunes, and songs written by friends he’s made along the way. While he is just now finding his footing as a songwriter, his solo shows have lately been focused on reciting the songs from long ago – 1800s and early 1900s folk and other roots songs have such beautiful traditions and stories of being passed down through generations, and with a particular love for the songs and guitar work of Jerry Garcia, Jay performs a (mostly) acoustic set of tunes that he feels hit a frequency that transcends time. Jay typically brings an acoustic guitar, a banjo, and an electric guitar, and what happens after that – that’s up to the audience.Jay Faires is the creator of Jerry Tone Store, inspired by his lifetime love of the sound and tone of Jerry Garcia. His dad, Eric, was a taper from 1981-1983 – Grateful Dead music playing throughout the house as a kid left a lasting impact on his musical tastes and more. The first song Jay ever heard was “I Will Take You Home” off the “Built to Last” album on the way home from the hospital, thanks to his deadhead father. Through his work with Jerry Tone Store, Jay modifies people’s guitars to help them recreate the magic that Jerry felt when he played onstage.Check out his website here! https://jerrytonestore.com

Ohm Foam/Quantum Moon
2025-07-17 20:00 - 23:30
Ohm Foam returns to the Lizard Lounge July 17th with Quantum Moon!

Doors 7
$15/$20 door
Ohm foam is psych rock from the cosmos, fed through three humans from Boston, MA.“Their music ranges from heavy progressive rock to chill, groovy psychedelic, and they list Khruangbin, early Pink Floyd, and Radiohead as influences. With hard rock-inspired riffs and expansive soundscapes constructed from guitar loops, Ohm Foam’s music invites you to climb aboard and hang on for the journey.” – Jeff Williams, Sound of Boston

Ohm Foam

“Quantum Moon, a four piece outfit headed by local trumpeter Matt Kelly, isn’t easily pinned to a genre. Fusing elements of free jazz, funk, rock, and more the band navigates deep waters and celestial planes while keeping a pulsing undercurrent of steady groove. The musicians set up a delicate interplay which leads to surprising and spontaneous moments which make each show unique. Keep an eye out and your ears open and you might get pulled into their orbit.”

Quantum Moon

Ward Hayden and Greg Hall Duo/ZG Smith
2025-07-16 20:00 - 22:30
Ward Hayden and Greg Hall Duo with ZG Smith live at the Lizard Lounge July 16th at 8 pm!

$15/$20 door
Doors 7
Ward Hayden and Greg Hall will be familliar to our Lizard Lounge regulars as a solid core of the band Ward Hayden and the Outliers. Their ongoing tradition of New Years Day tribute to Hank Williams sells out at the Lizard Lounge every year, and sold out two nights in May to celbrate the release of their latest effort “Little By Little” a tribute to Bruce Springsteen. They have won Boston Music Awards as country act of the year in 2023, 2021 and 2019. They tour extensively in Europe and Scandanavia and were a featured act at the Boston Calling music festival in 2024.

Since moving to Music City in his mid-twenties, ZG Smith racked up a formidable cache of musical successes including touring extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, being frontman, primary songwriter, and founding member of Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith, and sharing stages with acts like The Chicks, Trombone Shorty, Collective Soul, and Devon Gilfillian. His poignant and ethereal debut EP, Nighttime Animal, was released in February of 2023 and has garnered airplay and attention from musical curators and press outlets alike, not the least of which include Minneapolis’s The Current, NPR’s World Cafe, Nashville’s Lightning 100, PopMatters, The Bluegrass Situation, NashvilleSCENE, UnderTheRadar, and more.
https://www.zgsmith.com/

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Christopher Johnson
2025-07-13 19:00 - 22:00
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Featured Poet Christopher Johnson July 13th

$10
Doors 7
Christopher Johnson is an artist and educator based in Providence, RI. His passion for performance art began with winning numerous awards as a Slam Poet. Christopher’s spoken word poetry has been influenced by artists such as Yusuf Komunyakaa, Amiri Baraka, Sonya Sanchez, Nikki DeGeovanni, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg, Jack Kerouac, and Charles Bukowski. Over the years, his performances have grown to included storytelling, music, and dance. They have become theatrical experiences exploring issues such as race, incarceration, and mental illness. Most recently, Christopher was a collaborator in the creation and performance of Freedom Project, a devised performance focusing on the affects of mass incarceration. His current project, New and Dangerous Ideas, tackles race and police. New and Dangerous Ideas is in development, with the goal to put everyone on the level of human. In other words, Christopher seeks to decriminalize race and humanize the police. Community building and education are at the center of all of Christopher’s work. Expression is his activism.
https://www.lizardloungepoetryjam.com/

Invincible Casuals/Sidewalk Driver
2025-07-12 20:00 - 23:30
The Invincible Casuals and Sidewalk Driver live at the Lizard Lounge July 12th at 9pm!

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors 7
Founded by Chandler Travis, Steve Shook, and Rikki Bates in 1980, the Incredible Casuals were something of a New England legend until they disbanded in 2013. Their first full-length album, “That’s That”, was released on England’s Demon label in 1986 and on Rounder in the U.S. the following year, and was followed by five more “official” full-length releases, along with a score of homemade efforts and a 2007 “Best Of” collection, and toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and in Japan, where many of their albums have been re-released.
After about ten years of turning down requests to regroup, Travis, Bates, and longtime Casual Steve “Woo Woo” Wood got back together in the summer of 2023, and enjoyed reviving their repertoire so much that they decided it might be something that somehow really still needs doing, and voila, the Invincible Casuals were (re-)born, much to the delight of a surprisingly large flock of fans who never gave up (including a goodly throng of “Casualties” who never missed a Sunday of their thirty-plus year run at the Wellfleet Beachcomber, their home bar on Cape Cod.)

“The Casuals make a vintage guitar-driven noise laced with cool Brit-pop hooks and harmonies not unlike NRBQ but with a hint of Replacements-style corrosion…”– David Fricke, Rolling Stone
This ravishing record is a stark reminder of rock’s basic power and simple pleasures. Boy, do we need it now!”– David Hiltbrand, People

Invincible Casuals

The music of Sidewalk Driver is high energy, highly-infectious, hook-driven, Rock with a capital ‘R.’ The sound is modern but the heart of the band seems to be more in line with 1970s rock culture… the Bowies and the Belushis of the world. Lead singer Tad McKitterick’s voice has power and clarity, is expressive without falling off the pitch and is forceful without losing subtle moments. Guitarists Kate Murdoch and Jared Egan seamlessly weave crunchy rhythms with soaring solos while bassist Jonn Smith and drummer A.J. Locke hold down the bottom end. The songs always come with some odd bent but not one that repels; rather, they welcome you to join in the celebration like a carnival barker hyping a freak show.
Sidewalk Driver has provided direct support for an eclectic blend of national acts—including Bon Jovi, The B-52s, Spacehog, Twenty One Pilots, Andrew W.K., and Electric Six—winning over a wide variety of audiences with each performance by injecting humor and fun into their high-octane rock show.

Sidewalk Driver

The Mail Band/The Quahogs/Wisterio
2025-07-11 20:00 - 23:30
The Mail Band, the Quahogs and Wisterio live at the Lizard Lounge July 11th at 9pm.

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors at 7
The Mail emerged from the vibrant music scene of Boston in 2016, born out of a shared passion for sonic experimentation and storytelling. Composed of members Jeremy Van Cleave, Joe Campbell, Nathaniel Diamond-Jones, Matt Hines, and Curtis Hartshorn, this ensemble quickly made waves with their distinct blend of folk rock and alternative influences.
Driven by a mutual desire to carve out their own musical niche, The Mail’s sound is characterized by Jeremy’s introspective lyrics, Curtis’s unique drumming, Matt’s creative chord voicings, Joe’s deep bass pocket, and Nathaniel’s distinctive approach to fiddle. Together, they create a sonic landscape that is both emotive and immersive, weaving together layers of sound to evoke a range of emotions.
Since their formation, The Mail has been a fixture in Boston’s music scene, captivating audiences with their electrifying live performances and dynamic stage presence. Their debut album, “Lights On,” released in 2018, received widespread acclaim for its poignant lyricism and infectious melodies.
With each release, The Mail continues to push the boundaries of alternative music, exploring new sonic territories while staying true to their roots. As they embark on their musical journey, The Mail invites listeners to join them on a voyage of self-discovery and sonic exploration.
The Mail Band

The Quahogs are DelMonico on vocals and guitar, Steve Donovan on lead guitar, Mike Murdock on the drums and Joe Princepe on bass. “It’s difficult to define a band like The Quahogs by a genre,” the band writes today. (We’re) equal parts tender and heavy rock.”
“Providence rock act The Quahogs walk a fine line between a variety of styles. Some of their songs showcase the sensibility and intimacy often associated with folk. Some have a rough and rowdy garage rock vibe. Still others have a country twang.”-Rob Duguay, Warwick Beacon
The Quahogs
