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2026-02-16 - 2026-02-17, 2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11, 2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10, 2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04, 2026-02-02 - 2026-02-03, 2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28, 2026-01-26 - 2026-01-27, 2026-01-20 - 2026-01-21 and 5 more dates | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

MC Kabir with Krush Factory
2026-02-07 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
MC Kabir and Krush Factory at the Lizard Lounge for their monthly first Saturday residency!

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sounds Of The 70's
2026-01-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-01-21 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-01-14 20:00 - 23:30
Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sound of the 70’s Return to the Lizard Lounge for three shows January 14th, 21st and 28th!

Doors 7
Take a stroll down the bong-lined sidewalks of Duke Levine’s musical youth. His all-star band is gonna help him travel back to a time when The Lord’s Prayer, Strauss, Isaac Hayes and Charlie Daniels were all on the Top 40. Instrumental arrangements of a bunch of tunes you know, a couple you maybe never heard, and a few you may have wanted to forget.
Duke Levine – Guitar
Kevin Barry – Guitar & Lap Steel
Mike Rivard – Bass
Paul Schultheis – Keys
Yahuba Garcia-Torres – Congas & Percussiom
Dean Johnston – Drums
Duke Levine

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-2026 MVP Most Valuable Poet Finals
2026-01-25 19:00 - 22:30
This is the final slam of our Most Valuable Poet (MVP) Slam events! This often sells out, so reserve your spot!

$10

A yearly tradition at Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam! This is the final slam of our Most Valuable Poet (MVP) Slam events, which take place every January. Four winners from our previous two semifinals will compete for the Lizard Lounge MVP (Most Valuable Poet) title. The first-place winner will receive a $500 cash prize and bragging rights as our 2025 MVP. The runner-up will receive a $100 cash prize.
This event often sells out, so be sure to reserve tickets!

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

Akira's Birthday Bash! Pressure Cooker Live w/DJ Jacques-WBLK Sound
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:30
Pressure Cooker returns to the Lizard Lounge to celebrate Akira’s birthday with special guest DJ Jacques of WBLK Sound Jan 24th!

$15/$20 door
Doors 7
Pressure Cooker is a nine piece reggae/ska/rocksteady band from Boston. The group writes, records, and performs original songs in the styles of 1960s and 1970s Jamaican music. The group formed in 1997.
Pressure Cooker has released seven full-length CDs. Fronted by lead singer Craig Akira Fujita and backed by a core of Boston-area musicians, the band has played to audiences at clubs and festivals spanning from New England to Chicago. Over the years, Pressure Cooker has opened locally for notable artists of roots reggae music including Toots & the Maytals, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, The Wailers, Prince Buster, Derrick Morgan, The Skatalites, Culture, Laurel Aitken, Eek-A-Mouse, Julian Marley, and Sister Carol.

Pressure Cooker

Special DJ Set starting at 7:30 from DJ Jacques
Pressure Cooker will kick off at 8:30!

Chameleon Rift/Daydream
2026-01-23 20:00 - 23:30
Chameleon Rift and Daydrem live at the Lizard Lounge January 23rd at 8!

$15/$20 Door
Doors 7

Chameleon Rift is a jam band out of Boston, MA, featuring Nick Swift and Justin Lopes. The band plays mostly original music with roots in rock, blues, jazz, and funk. With varied setlists and extensive improvisation, no two Chameleon Rift shows will ever be the same.

https://www.facebook.com/chameleonriftband
https://www.instagram.com/chameleonrift/

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.
https://www.daverubinmusic.com/daydream
https://www.instagram.com/daydream_tunes/
https://www.facebook.com/Daydreamtunes

SambaLolo
2026-01-22 20:00 - 23:00
Get ready to dance the night away with the hottest Afro-Latin beats with Sambalolo January 22nd!

Griot singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and storyteller Boubacar Diabate from Bamako, Mali comes from the Mande lineage and has combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create his own style of contemporary Malian Griot music presenting his own compositions and arrangements, singing and playing guitar with his group, Samba Lolo. Singing in Bambara and Manding, Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music from West Africa combined with Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Bluegrass – Bouba sings of our common shared experience of love, life and humanity, giving all an opportunity to hear the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling through song.

Sambalolo

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Regie Gibson
2026-01-18 19:00 - 22:30
The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Regie Gibson Jan 18th!

$10
Literary performer & educator, Regie Gibson, is the Inaugural Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has lectured & performed in the U.S., Cuba & Europe. Representing the U.S., Regie competed for & received both the Absolute Poetry Award in Monfalcone, Italy & the Europa en Versi Award for performance poetry in LaGuardia di Como, Italy. Himself & his work appear in “love jones”: a feature-film based on events in his life. He is a former National Poetry Slam Champion, has featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, On Point, Radio Boston, & other NPR programs. Regie has presented at several TED X events & has been nominated for a Boston Emmy. He’s received the Walker Scholarship for Poetry from the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, several Mass Cultural Council Awards, the Lexington Education Foundation Grant, a YMCA Writer’s Fellowship & the Brother Thomas Fellowship from The Boston Foundation. He served as a consultant for both the National Endowment for the Arts & the “Mere Distinction of Color”: an exhibit at James Madison’s Montpelier home. Regie has performed with & composed texts for, The Boston City Singers, The Mystic Chorale & Handel+Haydn Society. Regie has performed with & composed texts for, The Boston City Singers, The Mystic Chorale & Handel+Haydn Society. He’s been published in Poetry Magazine, Harvard’s Divinity Magazine, & The Iowa Review, among others. His volume of poems, “Storms Beneath the Skin” has received the Golden Pen Award. He is the Co-Artistic Director of Arts for Social Cohesion (ASC) employing artistic and pedagogical techniques to strengthen relationships within & between communities. Regie is an instructor at Clark University (Worcester) & an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music (Boston).
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

The Lo-I / Miss Christine / See You At Rogers
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:30
Rock out with The Lo-I, Miss Christine, and See You At Rogers in an unforgettable live music experience live at the Lizard Lounge Jan 17th!

$18/$23 door
Door 7

The Lo-i (formerly Morning Is Rising) are Chloe V. Green (Vocals, Bass, Guitar) and Iarla Ó hAllmhuráin (Vocals, Guitar, Bass) with Chuck Hargreaves (Drums). Longtime songwriters and performers with a deep collective catalog of songs, they formed The Lo-i to write new songs and refashion their old ones around driving rhythms and tight vocal harmonies, drawing from folk-rock, post-punk and soul.
Their most recent release is “Live at The Burren & Lizard Lounge”.

The Lo-i

Christine Moad (they/them), a bassist and singer-songwriter recording under the moniker Miss Christine, blends indie rock with blues and soul influences, delivered with a defiant punk attitude to open listeners’ minds to possibilities beyond the gender and sexual binary. Their exploration of their own genderqueer and asexual identity inspires their lyrics, resulting in songs that are both intensely personal while simultaneously challenging the harmful stereotypes and expectations associated with gender and sexuality.
Miss Christine released their debut solo album, “Conversion”, in 2019 and their sophomore album, “Bittersweet” in 2023.
https://www.misschristinemusic.comhttps://misschristinemusic.bandcamp.com@misschristinemusic

Born from a shared love for catchy rock songs, See You At Rogers blends driving riffs with infectious hooks to create their punk-tinted power-pop sonic fingerprint. See You At Rogers is Clay, Olivia, Alyssa, Gavin, and Daniel.
https://seeyouatrogers.bandcamp.com/@seeyouatrogers

Void Union feat Dave Hillyard of the The Slackers
2026-01-16 20:00 - 23:00
Void Union live at the Lizard Lounge with Dave Hillyard of The Slackers January 16th!

Event is 21+
$20/$25 Doors
Doors 7

Boston’s Void Union has spent the past 15 years unassumingly building a reputation as one of the best ensembles in the Ska/Reggae genre. Initially conceived as an instrumental project, with occasional vocal guests, the band has morphed into a showcase of Jamaican Jazz expertise but with the powerhouse soul/reggae vocals of, longtime local workaholic, Riki Rocksteady. For their one night engagement at Lizard Lounge, VU enlists David Hillyard; founding Saxophonist of Brooklyn’s legendary The Slackers, and auteur of his own Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7. Dave has one of the most recognizable tones in any genre, but also brings a unique compositional voice to his own instrumental tunes, which will pepper the set list of Void Union originals and Jamaican standards with an extra dose of NYC cool.

http://voidunion.com/

Legends of Mary Live at the Lizard Lounge
2026-01-15 20:00 - 23:30
Legends of Mary, an all star Jerry Garcia Tribute return to the Lizard Lounge January 15th at 8!

$15 adv/$20 door
Doors 7
Legends of Mary is an all-star tribute to the Jerry Garcia side project: Legion of Mary. The group brings together some of the foremost Grateful Dead musicians in the Boston music scene to pay tribute to the fiery spiritual predecessor of the Jerry Garcia Band. Legends of Mary features: David Rubin of Diamond Blues, Dan Crea of the Garcia Project, Justin Lopes of Dead Ahead and formerly of Bearly Dead, Kade Parkin of Bella’s Bartok and Chris Belden of Diamond Blues. With a deep love of the repertoire and many years of experience under their belt, this crew will deliver an incredible night of music for fans of the Grateful Dead and Legion of Mary!

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam 2026 MVP Most Valuable Poet Slam Semifinal #2
2026-01-11 19:00 - 22:30
The second of our MVP Semifinal Slams and a Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam tradition!

$10
The second of our MVP Semifinal Slams and a Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam tradition! Slam poets have competed from September through December to qualify for the Most Valuable Poet (MVP) Slam events, which take place every January. Sixteen Poets qualify for the two semi-final slam events, followed by the MVP Finals.
We will announce the poets who’ve qualified for this first MVP Semifinal Slam soon!These slams are super-popular and always showcase phenomenal spoken word talent. These slams are super-popular and always feature extraordinary spoken word artistry. The top four poets from tonight, along with the top four poets from the previous semifinal, will move on to the finals on 1/25/26.Not to be missed!!
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

The Macrotones and Miss Fairchild!
2026-01-10 20:00 - 23:30
The Macrotones return to the Lizard Lounge with Miss Fairchild Jan 10th at 8 oclock!

Event is 21+
$15/20 door
Established in Boston in 2007, The Macrotones are a 10-piece unit steeped in off-beat funk & soul rhythms from all over the globe. Blazing horns meet mighty hooks for a progressive mix fit to fill any dancefloor.
The band’s tightly-honed grooves and infectious sound has shared the stage with like-minded practitioners such as Lee Fields & the Expressions, Durand Jones & the Indications, the Budos Band, Grupo Fantasma, Orgone, Ikebe Shakedown, and Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Since typical genre descriptions fail to fully capture the scope of the Macrotones sound, new monikers need exploration: imperial funk, astrobeat, or even “a soundtrack for spies” all fit.
After numerous instrumental LP’s and EP’s released on Music ADD, a new era for the band began in 2019 when friend and occasional guest vocalist Phil Desisto joined full time. Phil’s commanding and gritty vocals, a bit like Bobby Womack meets Mike Patton, saw the band embrace more classic soul sounds from the ‘6os and ’70s, while retaining their edgy funk.
June 2024 finally saw the release of ‘From The Void’, their new LP with Phil on all 10 tracks. A feature on WBUR’s album guide remarked that “the LP showcases soulful lead vocals along with the psychedelic grooves the Macrotones have mastered.”
Macrotones

For the last two decades under the stage lights, New England’s Miss Fairchild has built a reputation on spectacle, musicianship, awe, and entertainment. Capably combining “juicy bass, slick grooves, and that peaches-and-cream brand of rhythm and blues” (Dig Boston) the band’s live performances have come to resemble one of Prince’s storied aftershows: a melange of original-song staples, b-side cover tunes, and extended jams that would make even the Purple One smirk and bat his lashes with approval.

But who exactly is Miss Fairchild? Think of her as your favorite aunt: flashy, freewheeling, funky as hell, and most importantly not your parents. She was born in 2004 on a spit of land 30 miles out to sea. Only she isn’t a flesh-and-blood person, she’s an idea—a muse for a band.
Songwriting partners Travis Richard and Schuyler Dunlap—along with renowned producer/DJ, Sammy Bananas (Fools Gold Records)—started MF as a recording project at a time where home studio resources were newly available en masse. Tucked away in a basement on Nantucket Island, MA, they developed a unique sound and singular sense of cool, putting their own spin on Pop-oriented Funk and R&B. But the studio could not contain them; Richard was destined to be on the bandstand interacting with a live audience.
Taking his cues from genre-defining heroes James Brown and Sly Stone, Richard applied his care for songcraft and music production to the development of an engaging live show that balances polished arrangements with off-the-cuff vamps and grimacing Funk breakdowns.
Some of the most sought after players in New England were assembled to help realize his dream. Guitarist Dan Thomas, saxophonist Jeff Fennell, and drummer Jimmy Robitaille—all hailing from Western MA—are regularly featured in some of the funkiest and most reputable bands in New England (The Valley Moonstompers Society, Beau Sasser & Friends). Original MF bassist Patrick Johnson returns from hiatus to dress the rhythm section in heart and soul, authenticating the sound.
The year 2021 saw the band emerging from a pandemic-induced creative slump, complete with new material and a renewed sense of purpose; people need Miss Fairchild today. Their new album, Déjà Vu (release date TBD), which reunites the band with songwriter/guitarist Dunlap, rockets through the atmosphere fueled by instant Party-Funk classics (“Tryin’ For The Weekend”) then floats amongst the stars with sexy, slow-burn numbers (lead single “Body Right, pt. I & II”).
“Juicy bass, slick grooves, and that peaches-and-cream brand of rhythm and blues… Miss Fairchild has arrived fresh off the mothership to provide your senses with all kinds of musical sex, placing you squarely on the verge of doin’ it.” – Dig Boston

Miss Fairchild

Ghosts of Jupiter
2026-01-09 20:00 - 23:30
Led by Nate Wilson of Percy Hill fame, Ghosts of Jupiter will delight with a blend of 60s heavy psychedelia.

$18/22 Door
Doors 7

Ghosts of Jupiter is a psychedelic rock band based out of the Boston area, previously known as the Nate Wilson Group. Led by former Percy Hill keyboardist Nate Wilson, the band features a loud, riff-heavy sound inspired by classic rock groups such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Cream.
Nate Wilson: Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Flute
Pierre Aleksi: Guitar
Thomas Lada: Bass, Keyboards
Barrett Goeman: Drums
Ghosts of Jupiter

Coulibaly/Forty Worldwide
2026-01-08 20:00 - 23:30
Coulibaly returns to the Lizard Lounge Jan 8th with Forty Worldwide!

$15 adv/$18 door
Doors 7

Imad Coulibaly is an independent artist hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. He started playing drums at the age of 4 years old. Being surrounded by music at home and in church, Imad became passionate about music. He kick started his music career after winning the Umass Amherst Jazz Festival for “ Best Jazz Trio” and opening for the Chris Potter Quartet. Imad Coulibaly currently plays in his jazz/fusion hip hop group Soul Space. He is also a live/session and touring drummer working with artists such as Rugawd, Martin Gonzalez, David Mrakpor, King Chino, Dave Powell, Rob Araujo and Vooo. Imad’s primary focus is on live/session and touring gigs as well as education in music to inspire drummers of all ages and background.
Coulibaly

Forty is a collective of multifaceted creative mavericks who live and breathe black music.

Forty Worldwide

The Duppy Conquerors
2026-01-07 20:00 - 23:00
The Duppy Conquerors bring their celebration of the music of Bob Marley to the Lizard Lounge January 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/
