Lizard Lounge Club

MC Kabir Sen with Krush Factory Monthly Residency
2024-03-02 21:00 - 2024-03-03 00:00, 2024-02-03 21:00 - 2024-02-04 00:00 (America/New_York) | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
MC Kabir Sen continues his monthly residency at the Lizard Lounge with the Krush Factory

Britt Connors with special guest James Rohr
2024-03-01 21:00 - 2024-03-02 00:00
Lizard Lounge presents a single release party for Britt Connors with special guest James Rohr

Britt Connors grew up surrounded by music of all kinds: the folk, rock, and jazz of her parents, the classical of her grandparents, and the pop of 80’s and 90’s radio. As such, the music she writes and plays is as eclectic as her background. After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in vocal performance, she devoted herself to learning guitar, crafting her first songs, and finding her place in the Boston music scene. Along the way, she met and married celebrated drummer Mike Connors, who has played in her band since 2008. Her three albums, The Bad Side of Good (released under her maiden name of Sawdon), Warmer Season (under Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal), and Longitude have celebrated her wide-ranging interests and influences, slipping nimbly and authentically between soulful ballads, pop-rock, and gospel-infused Americana. She’s currently recording her fourth album (to be pressed on vinyl) and is celebrating her first pop/rock single release (“Take Your Own Ride” – out Feb 23) with her stellar band of Boston greats, including Mike Connors, Andrew Stern (guitar), Ed Lucie (bass), Bethany Weiman (cello), James Rohr (keys), and horn section led by Jerry Sabatini (trumpet). When she’s not playing and singing, she can be found teaching Pilates in the restored carriage house she shares outside Boston with Mike and Ringo the Wonder-Cat.
https://www.brittconnors.com/

Tom Anello/RD King
2024-02-29 20:00 - 23:00
Tom Anello and R.D. King come together for a night of instrumental music in celebration of the fingerstyle guitar tradition.

Tom Anello is a fingerstyle guitarist and composer of solo guitar music. His rhythmic, groove-oriented approach to acoustic guitar is inspired by the work of guitarists like Andy McKee, Don Ross, Antoine Dufour and the late Michael Hedges.
He is a graduate from the Berklee college of music in Boston, MA, where he resides today. During his time at Berklee, he studied the fundamentals of jazz and contemporary music and explored genres of guitar ranging from bossa to country; elements of which make their way into Tom’s playing and composition today.
https://www.tomanello.com/

R.D. King is an award-winning composer and performer of instrumental acoustic guitar music. Captivating and energetic on stage, he blends traditional fingerstyle techniques with guitar pyrotechnics to create cinematic and evocative music. King has placed in numerous competitions for songwriting and performance, including as the winner of the 2017 Canadian Guitar Festival’s International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition and as a finalist for the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards (Instrumental Category). King draws inspiration from his educational work as a UMass Boston Associate Lecturer, JamPlay.cominstructor, and TEDx Cambridge performer. Listen to his music at rdkingmusic.com.

Poetry Jam Featured Poet-Carla Schwartz
2024-02-25 19:00 - 22:00
Poetry Jam Featured Poet-Carla Schwartz

Carla SchwartzFilmmaker and photographer Carla Schwartz’s poems have been widely published, including in The Practicing Poet (Diane Lockward, Ed) and in her collections “Signs of Marriage,” “Mother, One More Thing,” and “Intimacy with the Wind.” Her CB99videos youtube channel has 2,400,000+ views. Learn more at carlapoet.com, or wakewiththesun.blogspot.com or find her on Twitter (https://twitter.com/cb99videos), Threads (https://threads.net/cb99videos), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/cb99videos.bsky.social), YouTube (https://youtube.com/cb99videos), or Instagram (https://instagram.com/cb99videos). Recent publications and acceptances include Banyan Review, The Ear, Channel, California Quarterly, Cutthroat, Gone Lawn, The Poet’s Touchstone, Ibbetson Street, Inquisitive Eater, Paterson Literary Review, New-Verse News, Remington Review, Triggerfish Critical Review, The MacGuffin, Verse-Virtual Online, and Leon. Carla Schwartz is a 2023 recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant. Her poem, “Pat Schroeder Was Our Mother,” won the 2023 New England Poetry Club E.E. Cummings Prize.

Kimaya Diggs/Jill McCracken
2024-02-24 21:00 - 2024-02-25 00:00
Kimaya Diggs with Jill McCracken live at the Lizard Lounge!

Musician Kimaya Diggs navigates her world with stories. Penning her first one-woman show as a little kid, she’s published fiction, earned a Callaloo fellowship for poetry, and works days as a speechwriter—not to mention the accolades her songwriting’s earned, including a New England Music Awards nod, gigs at legendary folk haunts like Club Passim, and appearances at Green River Festival, Rubblebucket’s Dream Picnic, and the Emily Dickinson festival. “I’ve always thought of my writing and music as one thing—connective storytelling,” Diggs explains. But while her mother was sick with a twelve-year illness, Diggs felt unable to share the whole truth. Her first LP, 2018’s Breastfed, was largely about her mom, but it wasn’t until her passing that Diggs was free to use songwriting to process. “Sharing my grieving experience has resonated with people; they’re excited to hear something that’s not all good,” notes Diggs. To help cope, Diggs and her husband Jacob Rosazza—also her musical collaborator—rescued an ex-racing dog, Quincy. Though they shared only two years together, caring for the traumatized animal helped Diggs find purpose. “Having him was challenging, but at the same time, he’s why we survived the first year without my mom,” offers Diggs. “It was special to get to love a creature so much—because of, in spite of, and in addition to the challenges he came with.” Losing Quincy gave her greater insight on heartache, so she named her newest album after him.
https://www.kimayadiggs.com/

AS ONE OF BOSTON’S LEADING SINGER-SONGWRITERS, jill mccracken paints with strokes of compassion and warmth, using her long-standing love of songcraft to grip listeners to the soft spots of her heart. her ears are trained to translate tenderness into works of art — and so is her eye for sentimental visuals, thanks in part to her bfa in fine art photography.
Origionally from western new york, mccracken’s obsession with strong songs began at just eight years old, long before she began tinkering on the guitar and drums as a preteen. it wasn’t until she was 19 that the world got to hear her strongest instrument – her voice – but she’s been using it to embrace crowds ever since.
https://www.jillmccracken.com/

Express Checkout with Matt Charette and the Truer Sound
2024-02-23 21:00 - 2024-02-24 00:00
Express Checkout with special guest Matt Charette and the Truer Sound

MUST BE 21+

Express checkout is a 3 piece pub rock n roll band comprised of singer-songwriter Dave Wells, the multi-styling Dylan Sullivan on Bass, and the percussive scene veteran Dave Sardella on the kit. Expect a wave of a set which dips down to slower sentimental songs and crashes with sing-a-long sweaty rock hooks.
Express Checkout

A self-proclaimed “reformed punk,” Matt Charette is one of the most diligent and recognizable members of Boston’s music scene. With his backing band the Truer Sound, he creates hard-hitting rock songs that seamlessly blend alternative, punk, country and Americana.
This is all evident in his album, Lo-Fi High Hopes, which he and his band are releasing on March 10. It’s one of the best local releases to come so far in this young year of 2023 with tracks like “4 x 4,” “Girl From Ontario,” “Wrecking Ball,” and “Going Down Swinging” being highlights.
https://www.facebook.com/mattcharettemusic/

The Blue Ribbons w/ special guests Tyler and the Names.
2024-02-22 20:00 - 23:00
The Blue Ribbons return to the Lizard Lounge with special guests Tyler and the Names

The Blue Ribbons return to the Lizard Lounge 2/22 to bring you their latest batch of recorded songs they call “Forever, But Not For Long”. There will be DL codes available attached to wonderful, and suitable for framing, artwork created by the multi talented Amber Angelina.For this special show they will have the great Rock AND Roll band and very sophisticated fellas, Tyler and The Names, setting the stage aflame to open the evening. Don’t take a chance, get your tickets in advance!
The Blue Ribbons

Tyler and the Names are a band based out of Cambridge, Mass. In recent years they have released three full length albums, the most recent being The Bullfrogs Lamentation. With a sound that can suggest The Rolling Thunder Revue hitched up with Ornette Coleman, they are not to be missed.

Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge
2024-02-21 20:00 - 23:00
Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge hosted by Danny Moffat, February 21st! Two performer slots will be held at the door.

EVENT IS 21+
Lizard Lounge Monthly Open Mic returns hosted by Dan Moffat with this month’s judges Christine Varriale and Harry Gustafson!
Dan Moffat is a Cambridge based audio engineer and musician in the band The Collect Pond. You can usually find him teaching audio engineering lessons with Boston Audio School, which he teaches out of The Record Co., or writing and taking pictures for music blog Allston Pudding.
Christine Varriale
Christine is the editor-in-chief at Allston Pudding and a marketing manager at The Bowery Presents. Catch her down a deep rabbit hole of Taylor Swift conspiracy theories or lying on the couch watching The Sopranos with her dog.
Harry Gustafson
Harry is a journalist, photographer, podcaster, and electronic musician who serves as the managing editor at Allston Pudding. If you ever need him, he likes to hide in the library.
$8 performers/$10 audience
we will be holding two slots at the door
performers will be given a code for online purchase

Lizard Lounge Open Mic
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-22
Host

Dan Moffat is a Cambridge based audio engineer and musician in the band The Collect Pond. You can usually find him teaching audio engineering lessons with Boston Audio School, which he teaches out of The Record Co., or writing and taking pictures for music blog Allston Pudding.
sign up sheet is now live!!!!🦎
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E44ABAF22A6FCCE9-47065598-open

tickets $8 performers/$10 audience

Poetry Jam- Featured Poet Omoizele"Oz" Okoawo
2024-02-18 19:00 - 22:00
Poetry Jam Anniversary—Celebrating the Life and Work of Omoizele “Oz” Okoawo

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Anniversary—
Celebrating the Life and Work of Omoizele “Oz” Okoawo
This year marks our 27th anniversary at Lizard Lounge!! Many wonderful poets have graced our stage and become members of our “Lizard Family.” One of those poets, Omoizele “Oz” Okoawo, died suddenly in October. He, along with his sister, Iyeoka, were important early performers at Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. He read publicly for the first time at the Lizard Lounge in the first weeks of our tenure and was a fixture for many years following. He coached the Lizard Lounge National Poetry Slam team from the slam’s inaugural year in 2001 until 2007, competing as a team member for five of those seven years. Though we hadn’t seen much of him in the past few years, he remained an enduring and legendary figure in the Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam story.
Tonight, as we commemorate 27 years of spoken word and music at Lizard Lounge, we will also celebrate Oz’s life and writing with family, friends, and many of the poets he worked with, inspired, coached, and loved.

Levi, Dave and KR
2024-02-17 21:00 - 2024-02-18 00:00
Join us for a kickass night of music and pure awesomeness with Levi, Dave, and KR on Feb 17, 2024, at 9:00 pm- be there or be square.

Levi (Big Party Orchestra), Dave (The Beat Drops) and “KR” (The KR Show) have been successful in the Boston Cover Band scene for many years individually and respectfully. February 17th marks the first time all three will hit the stage together with original music at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA. Come out and support what is expected to be a pivotal moment in the careers of these artist as they introduce a new era for their artistry. This show promises to not only deliver from an entertainment perspective, as these men are seasoned in their craft as it pertains to performing in front of various audiences around the Boston area and abroad, this show will prove that they are also creatives above all else. Please come out and support what is to be beyond an amazing show and an experience to be remembered for this still young new year.

Julie Rhodes, Sinnet and Jon Nolan live at the Lizard Lounge
2024-02-16 20:30 - 23:30
Sinnet and Jon Nolan live at the Lizard Lounge!

Medford residing graphic designer Aaron Spransy might just be feeling a little lucky. With a couple connections and a collection of demos, Spransy finds himself entering the music community with ease. Having formed the band Sinnet, named after his late mother’s license plate, he is now gearing up to release their debut album Island Town. A blend of easy vibes dad-rock and indie punk.
http://www.sinnetsongs.com/

Jon Nolan lives in NH, where summers are a precious reprieve from months of bitter cold and a few muddy weeks in between, but also where fall is a consolation prize to the end of summer. A longtime frontman of New England alt-country pioneers Say ZuZu, Jon explores the dreamier, pop-infused parts of his Americana sensibility in his solo material. Geoff Taylor (bass), Zach Tremblay (guitar) and RIck Habib (drums) —- longtime friends —- formed Good Co. behind a new batch of Nolan songs in a barn in the summer of 2022, focused on infusing the songs with the connection the bandmates found in each other while reconnecting as friends, and with music. Say ZuZu’s newest release ”No Time to Lose” (Strolling Bones Records) is due March 10, 2023. A third solo album backed by his band (Jon Nolan & Good Co.) is expected for release soon after.
https://jonnolan.net/home

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.
https://www.julierhodesmusic.com/

Eliza Edens,Louisa Stancioff and Molly Parden
2024-02-15 20:00 - 23:00
Eliza Edens, Louisa Stancioff and Molly Parden live at the Lizard Lounge!

Songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Eliza Edens, Molly Parden, and Louisa Stancioff are teaming up to bring a tour de force of alternative folk to listening rooms from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA this winter. Stancioff, a recent signee of North Carolina-based label YepRoc Records, will have her buoyant rock songs in tow that mythologize her rural Maine upbringing. Molly Parden, also a touring member of Darlingside, writes kaleidoscopic folk-pop songs that peruse heartache to find glimpses of hope. Brooklyn-based Eliza Edens rounds out the line-up with a glowing collection of songs that transform despair into opportunity. The trio will be accompanying each other on guitar, bass, fiddle, and backing vocals to conjure up a mesmerizing evening of masterfully-crafted art-folk.
http://www.goodgoodbookingco.com/eliza-edens
https://www.goodgoodbookingco.com/molly-parden
http://www.goodgoodbookingco.com/louisa-stancioff

Wolf’s Fat Ash Valentines Day Massacre: A Slightly Tardy Mardi Gras Ball
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:30
Wolf’s Legendary Vudu Krewe returns to the Lizard Lounge!

Wolf barely survived 2023. He beat cancer, his wife left him, he moved to England, long-time drummer Ducky died.

But it’s time to bring back the fun. The Lizard Lounge for a Mardi Gras party. Feb 14. Wait, that’s Valentine’s Day. And Ash Wednesday, how wonderfully ironic. Maybe “The Big Ash Valentine Massacre”?

https://mardigrasballs.com

Poetry Jam Michael "Warrior" Bonds
2024-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
The Poetry Jam with Michael Warrior Bonds

Michael “Warrior” Bonds
Michael Warrior Bonds is a multiple award winning veteran performance poet, author and a Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Hall of Fame Inductee from Roxbury/Boston MA.
Mr. Bonds is the founder and creator of POEMSBoston.
POEMSBoston is a poet management, promotion and booking agency created to give poets the support, exposure and respect they deserve.
Mr. Bonds is the self published author of two books of poetry. Gunz, Poems & Rosez and The Write can be found online at Amazon Prime.
When he is not performing poetry he can be found in his community, Boston’s inner-cities, working as a proven risk youth engagement specialist, an outreach community coordinator and a non profit organization consultant.
He is also the host of “Just Spit” an open mic in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
He can be reached for booking and consultation inquiries he can be reached @poemsboston on IG.

Void Union Featuring Dave Hillyard of the Slackers wsg The Euphoralites
2024-02-10 21:00 - 2024-02-11 00:00
Void Union live at the Lizard Lounge with Dave Hillyard of the Slackers

Event is 21+

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/

Brian Dunne with Jessye DeSilva the Lizard Lounge
2024-02-09 21:00 - 2024-02-10 00:00
Brian Dunne performs live at the Lizard Lounge!

Brian Dunne is not your grandma’s antiseptic, pseudo baby boomer singer songwriter. Known for his laugh-to-keep-from-crying, darkly humorous lyrics, Dunne’s work reconfigures the limiting nature of the genre into something less cotton candy young love, more burn down the banks. This DIY ethos, born from a healthy New York cynicism self-conceptualized, funded, and dragged to every willing venue, found an easy home at Kill Rock Stars along the likes of The Decemberists, Jeff Hanson, and Sleater- Kinney. Releasing his fourth album in early 2023, his first on KRS, Dunne is bending the sounds of American rock into masterfully composed, existentially poignant, wildly catchy renderings of being alive.
https://www.briandunnemusic.net/

Jessye DeSilva (she/they) seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound. They infuse hope into songs about religious trauma, mental health struggles, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s latest album Renovations received press from No Depression, Rolling Stone, The Boot, and NPR. No Depression has said of Jessye “Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy — DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols, anchoring their songs in pop melody juggernauts, gauzy textures, and vocal bravado.” American Songwriter has said that her “catalog doesn’t skimp on razor-sharp lyrics, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocal,” and Nashville Scene named Jessye a 2023 Artist To Watch, saying “DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.”
https://jessyedmusic.com/

Uncle John's Banjo
2024-02-08 20:00 - 23:00
Uncle John’s Band is a four piece outfit that puts a Bluegrass spin on the music of the Grateful Dead.

Uncle John’s Banjo is a four-piece group from the Boston area that puts a bluegrass spin on the music of the Grateful Dead! With a decade-long residency on Court Street in Plymouth MA, from The Driftwood Public House on down to the New World Tavern, UJB quickly gained a reputation on the South Shore for putting a high-energy, exciting, and fresh spin on the vast Grateful Dead catalogue. UJB features Ethan Robbins on guitar, Conor Smith of fiddle, Paul Chase on bass, and Rob Megna on drums.
https://www.facebook.com/unclejohnsbanjo/

Fall Raye
2024-02-07 20:00 - 23:00
Fall celebrates the release of “Fall” collection of improvised music and original compositions which explore the themes of being transgender

Fall Raye (they/them) is a trans/non-binary saxophonist, improviser, and composer living in Boston MA. Their work revolves around the trans experience in the US, interpersonal relationships, and opposing oppressive global systems. Fall grew up in Las Vegas, NV, and began studying music at 12 years old, playing woodwinds, piano, and drums. They began playing professionally in the area at 16, eventually leaving to study at the Eastman School of Music from 2018-2019, transferred to Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2023. Fall has appeared on multiple albums, including Naomi Nakanishi’s ‘Hear Me Speak’ and Raul Molina’s ‘Matria.’ Fall has had the mentorship of many incredible musicians, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Godwin Louis, Tony Malaby, Leo Genovese, Walter Smith III, and Miguel Zenon. Fallhas also performed concerts with Miguel Zenon and Elena Pinderhuges, as well as spent a month in Italy performing concerts for the Sounds of Freedom music residency. Fall’s self-titled debut album will be released January 18th on Boomslang Records.
In Fall’s artistic vision is to create work that speaks from their own experiences as a trans person, as a person healing from their own traumas, and through their interpersonal relationships, to create a listening experience where the audience can feel less alone, seen, and in community with others. Through vulnerability through creative and improvised music, Fall aims to create a unique musical experience every time they play, to explore new avenues in music and to reflect the improvisatory nature of living on Earth. Fall’s music connects to their breath, heartbeat, and nature, making every spontaneous composition a living body of sound. Fall’s work is a direct call to dismantle systems of oppression and exploitation, and provides a lens through which we can see a vision of a society where we all are truly valued and taken care of.
https://fraye2.wixsite.com/fallraye

Poetry Jam Phil C. Alexander
2024-02-04 19:00 - 22:00
The Poetry Jam, Featured poet Phil C. Alexander!

Event is 21+
Phil C. Alexander
Phil C. Alexander is a spoken word artist from Bridgeport, CT. He has conducted motivational speaking engagements as well as performed poetry at middle schools, high schools and universities across the tri-state. Some of the venues he’s had the opportunity to perform at include Nuyorican Poets Cafe (NY), The Cutting Room (NY), The Bijou Theater (CT), Dewey’s Lounge (MA), Yale University (CT) and Post University (CT).

Back to Black Amy Winehouse Tribute
2024-02-02 21:00 - 2024-02-03 00:00
Back to Black an Amy Winehouse tribute returns to the Lizard Lounge featuring Megan Wolf!

Back to Black Amy Winehouse Tribute
Join us for a night of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we pay tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse. Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden era of jazz and R&B.
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring music of Amy Winehouse, performed by talented musicians who share her passion and artistry. From her iconic hits like “Rehab” and “Back to Black” to lesser-known gems, expect an evening filled with unforgettable renditions.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply appreciate great music, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Gather your friends and come ready to groove to the infectious rhythms and powerful vocals that made Amy Winehouse a true icon.
Don’t miss out on this incredible tribute to one of the greatest voices of our time. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of soulful nostalgia at the Back to Black Amy Winehouse Tribute.
FEATURING:
Megan Wolffe – Vocals
Renee Dupuis – Vocals
Jeff Buckridge – Guitar
Sam Gilman – Keys
Pete Maclean – Drums
Matt Giannaros – Bass
Dave Szbeda – Trumpet
Melanie Howell-Brooks – Bari

Baker Thomas Band w/ Special Guest Sarah Borges and Keith Voegele
2024-02-01 20:00 - 2024-02-02 00:00
A longtime TOAD favorite, the Baker Thomas Band live at the Lizard Lounge!

Whether it’s the infectious grooves, hooks, horns, heartbreakers or anthemic rock finale’s, Baker Thomas Band invokes a spectrum of high spirits and feeds the soul like a night out with good friends should.

Beginning on stage at TOAD in Cambridge, MA in 2009, BTB is an eclectic collection of musicians and good friends getting together to make great music and have a blast!

“After years of being a singer/songwriter/solo bassist, the one thing I missed the most was the raw energy and power of a band. All my roots are from rock and roll…. being a soloist was a serious departure from that,” Tom says. Baker Thomas Band or “BTB” was not intended to be as big as it is now. The original line up was drums, bass, guitar, keyboard and trombone. From that humble 5 we’ve grown and now the band is rarely less than 9 or 10 artists with a full horn section and percussion section as well.” BTB has been a blast and hearing my songs interpreted through so many talented artists is a dream come true!” – Tom “The Baker” Bianchi
Baker Thomas Band

One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it’s with the comrades she’s collaborated with over nearly 20 sparkling years of music-making, or the vivid portraits of people’s lives – and occasionally her own – she’s sketched in scores of emotionally resonant songs. But most of all, Borges has built a loyal following by connecting, through her own charismatic, down-to-earth spirit, with her audience – whether they’re longtime fans from back when she broke through with her terrific “Silver City” debut in 2004, or newcomers just now joining the party.
https://sarahborges.com/

Keith Voegele has played bass as a member of Americana heroes the Bottle Rockets for more than a decade, and has toured with the likes of Eric ‘Roscoe’ Ambel and Marshall Crenshaw. His more than twenty year career spans genres, from metal to pop to outlaw country,

Van Gordon Martin
2024-01-31 20:00 - 23:30
Van Gordon Martin trio comes to the Lizard Lounge!

Van Gordon Martin is a sonic chameleon and deeply creative artist.
Performing a wide range of musical styles.
VGM is a multi-instrumental producer and powerhouse on lead guitar,
an has toured nationally and internationally with a unique mix of artist including;
Current projects Organically Good Trio, Dub Apocalypse
G Love and Special Sauce, Big Daddy Kane, The Skatalites, and many more.
The current line up of VGM trio ft Nate Edgar & Tommy B (JBB)
Van Gordon Martin

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sound of the 70's, Part 3
2024-01-30 20:00 - 23:00
Duke Levine and the Super Sweet Sound of the 70’s Return to the Lizard Lounge!

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sounds Of The 70s

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.
Featuring:
Duke Levine – Guitar
Kevin Barry – Guitar & Lap Steel
Mike Rivard – Bass
Paul Schultheis – Keys
Dean Johnston – Drums
Yahuba Garcia-Torres – Congas & Percussion
https://dukelevine.com/

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sound of the 70's-***FRIDAY LATE SHOW CONT***
2024-01-30 18:00 - 19:00
Duke Levine and the Super Sweet Sound of the 70’s Return to the Lizard Lounge!

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sounds Of The 70s

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.
Featuring:
Duke Levine – Guitar
Kevin Barry – Guitar & Lap Steel
Mike Rivard – Bass
Paul Schultheis – Keys
Dean Johnston – Drums
Yahuba Garcia-Torres – Congas & Percussion
https://dukelevine.com/

***EVENT IS FREE WITH TICKETS FROM FIDAY NIGHT LATE SHOW***

2024 MVP Most Valuable Poet Finals
2024-01-28 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of poetic brilliance at the “2024 MVP Most Valuable Poet Finals” on January 28, 2024 – don’t miss it!

2024 MVP Most Valuable Poet Slam Finals
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. The eight finalists from our two previous semi finals who will compete for the title of Lizard Lounge MVP (Most Valuable Poet) are Art, Jeannie, Kayla, Lexi, Navah, Phifth Mania, Renaissance, and Will C. The first-place winner will receive a $500 cash prize and bragging rights as our 2024 MVP. The runner-up will receive a $100 cash prize.
This event often sells out, so be sure to reserve your tickets!!

No Show Tonight
2024-01-27 - 2024-01-28

Duke Levine & The Super Sweet Sound of the 70's-Early Show
2024-01-26 19:30 - 22:30

The Reckoning Crew
2024-01-25 20:00 - 23:00
The Reckoning Crew pay tribute to the acoustic music of the Grateful Dead

MUST BE 21+

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
