Join us at Sanctuary with these extraordinary artists: Magen Tracy & the Missed Connections, Airport, and Eric Salt & The Electric City!
Experience an evening filled with exceptional music from three extraordinary artists: Magen Tracy & the Missed Connections, Airport, and Eric Salt & The Electric City!
Magen Tracy & the Missed Connections, a soulful indie pop group from Boston. Led by singer-songwriter Magen Tracy’s powerhouse vocals, this band combines lush harmonies, introspective lyrics, and infectious melodies to create a sound that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Being a veteran of the New England singer-songwriter circuit and a busy side-player in the Boston rock scene (Juliana Hatfield, Band of Their Own, Nate Leavitt Band, St. Helena), Tracy first brought her bittersweet ballads and audacious anthems center stage in 2015 with a solo EP, Fiercely, produced by Nate Leavitt. Since then the band has become a staple of the Boston music scene, featuring such in-demand Boston players as Stud Green (Humble Tripe), Tamora Gooding (Gene Dante & the Future Starlets, Axemunkee), Mike Oram (Abbie Barrett Band, Eric Salt & Electric City, Cujo, Andrea Gillis Band), and Sam Spencer (Sera Del Fuego, Milling Gowns). In 2019, they released their first full-length album, Long Fuse Burning, and received a nomination for Singer-Songwriter of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.
Formed in 2010, Airport features the dynamic and soulful vocals of singer-songwriter, Craig Small, accompanied by a talented group of musicians. Airport has become a beloved staple of the Boston music scene, known for their catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and captivating live performances. Comprised of five talented musicians with roots in the local music scene, including acts like Waltham, Will Dailey, and Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents, Airport brings a fresh sound that draws inspiration from classic 70s rock, K-tel compilations, and more. Their music is characterized by sweet harmonies, jangly guitars, and hooky rhythms, delivering a dynamic live performance that showcases their unique sound.
Eric Salt & The Electric City is a band led by the Boston-based songwriter, Eric Salt, who is recognized for his eclectic, jangly rock sound and well-crafted tunes. His career in the Boston rock scene dates back to the formation of the legendary Abbey Lounge music scene in 1997. Eric Salt & The Electric City has released three records, produced by the award-winning producer, Ed Valauskas, at Q Division Studios in Somerville, MA. Eric’s debut LP, “The Hail Mary,” was met with high praise, and his sophomore album, “Please Say Yes,” earned him a place in the acclaimed 2016 Boston Rock & Roll Rumble, in which he was a semi-finalist. Eric Salt’s latest album, “In Leisure Car,” is a tribute to long road trips in your favorite car, featuring incredible rhythms by drummer/producer Dave Brophy. Eric is a member of Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents and has performed with many notable artists such as Ronnie Spector, Glen Hansard, and John Wesley Harding in venues both large and small, including Boston’s Symphony Hall and Fenway Park.
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
Tickets: $15 advance / $20 door
Join us for a one-night-only concert experience with Roomful of Joy!
Community and music are at the heart of Roomful of Joy’s mission. They have always been passionate about bringing people together through the power of music, and their performances reflect this dedication. The band’s upbeat and lively music is sure to get the audience moving and grooving.
As an added bonus, the Keith Jacques Experience will be playing a short set, giving audiences a taste of his incredible guitar work and songwriting talents. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of Roomful of Joy at Sanctuary!
Doors 7:00 PM / Music 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15 advance / $18 door
The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.
The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music.
“…These guys have done their homework, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”.
There are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound, the outfit is only seven people, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life.
The Soggy Po Boys are:
Stuart Dias (vocals, guitar)
Eric Klaxton (clarinet/soprano saxophone)
Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone)
Josh Gagnon (trombone)
Mike Effenberger (piano)
Scott Kiefner (upright bass)
Brian Waterhouse (drums/percussion)
Tickets: $15 (Advance) $20 (Door)
Doors open: 7 PM Event: 8 PM
Check them out on social media!
Bug Hunter is a critically acclaimed, nationally touring indie band with a deeply loyal cult following across the world. 3 albums, 2 successful kickstarters and 20 million streams on Spotify show just how far this band has come since Bug began playing open mics in the Seattle area in 2014.
Performing as both a solo act with a simple acoustic guitar or as a three-piece rock band, Bug Hunter has played in cities across the country – performing sold out shows from Seattle to Chicago and Nashville to Boston. Fans are struck by the lyrics, which oftentimes invoke deeply personal and emotional reactions — while still maintaining a vital sense of humor. One moment the crowd is belting the chorus, and the next they are silent and transfixed as the story hits home.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Meet-n-Greet until 10:30.
No physical or Digital Tickets will be provided. All Tickets are will-call — we have your name and the number of tickets you purchased. If you can remember your name and you show up with the right number of people, you’ll be fine!
Check your junk mail for the order confirmation, and make sure to add bug@bughunterbug.com to your contact list so no additional instructions/emails get lost!
Tickets are not transferable after purchase. Please email bug@bughunterbug.com if you need a refund before the day of the show.
This week’s ”First Thursday” at Sanctuary features Danielle Miraglia in a return engagement. She’s a force — both on guitar and vocals. So glad to have her back.
“Straddling the line where folk/roots meets rock/blues, Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt.” — Boston Globe
Danielle Miraglia has toured and played major venues across the United States and beyond, shining in both the Folk and Blues circuits. She comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. She has opened for Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Joan Osborne, John Oates, Colin Hay, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Bettye Lavette, John Hammond Jr., Sonny Landreth, Robert Cray, Rodney Crowell and performed side stages at events with The Black Crowes, Mary J Blige, The Indigo Girls and many more. Danielle was a name the 2021 New England Music Awards “Blues Act of the Year” winner.
Joe Bargar is a veteran of the New England music scene. Having grown up in Providence, RI, Joe had the opportunity to appear with such legendary acts as Roomful of Blues, Scott Hamilton, Duke Robillard, James Montgomery, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Living in New York City for decades, Joe played with performers including Sly &The Family Stone, Robbie Robertson, blues greats Otis Rush, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Son Seals, and John Lee Hooker; and soul masters Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, and Solomon Burke. He can also be heard on several recordings, including those by Diana Ross and “Late Show” bandleader Paul Shaeffer.
Joe Bargar (vocals, keyboard)
Bobby Gus Ledwell (guitar, vocals)
Eddie Scheer (drums,vocals)
Mark Poniatowski (bass, vocals)
Doors Open: 7pm • Performance: 7:30pm
Full bar • You’re welcome to bring snacks and/or take-out. Click here for a list of Maynard’s many fine restaurants.
Tickets: $12/advance, $15/door
The Lola Sweet Band is a dynamic roots, rock, blues, and R&B band performing throughout the Metrowest area — from Boston to Worcester to the Cape — and beyond. They add their own special sauce to the songs you know and love from the 60s to the present, including tunes by The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, Tom Petty, Traffic, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Grace Potter, Ben Harper, and many more. You’ll listen. You’ll dance. You’ll smile.
Lori Zuroff (lead vocals), Paul Greenspan (guitar/vocals), Jim Medvedeff (keyboard/vocals); Jon Golden (drums/vocals), Al Garay (bass/vocals)
Lori Zuroff
Lori — the band’s leader and manager — has been singing with various rock, blues, R&B, and jazz bands for more 25 years. She has performed with both small and large bands in venues in Greater Boston including the Chick Singer Night at Johnny D’s and the Burren in Somerville, and The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge. She also leads The Lori Z Jazz Quintet with whom she recently recorded her premiere jazz CD, “Ladybug.” Lori studied jazz vocals for several years with Boston’s own jazz divas, Rebecca Parris and Dominique Eade, and with Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton in New York.
Paul Greenspan
Paul has been a devoted student of the guitar for almost five decades. He is comfortable playing a broad range of musical styles, from folk to blues to rock to jazz. He has taken inspiration from guitarists such as John Schofield, Joe Pass, Brian May, and Larry Carlton. Paul is currently collaborating with a variety of talented musicians performing throughout Massachusetts.
Jon Golden
Jon had five years of piano and two of clarinet under his belt when, at age 13, he saw a rock drummer performing “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” He bought a pair of drum sticks and never looked back. Progressive rock, jazz, world music — and especially originals — are what keeps his heart, and hands, keeping the beat.
Jim Medvedeff
Jim (aka Santiago) plays keyboard and provides lead and backup vocals. He also serves as the
band’s musical director. Classically trained on piano and organ from childhood through college, his later
influences include Latin music, Gulf Coast R&B, funk, rock, and jazz. Discography includes “Afinen” and
other singles by Grupo Maria (DECA records, 1974–75) and “Gangsters” by the Chicago Gangsters (HEAT
records, 1979)
Al Garay
Al is a seasoned bass player with over 35 years of experience. His intro to music began with early classical piano lessons which later shifted to guitar and bass as he entered his teenage years. Al has performed in a variety of bands which made him the truly versatile player he is today.
Doors open: 7pm • Performance: 8pm
Full bar. You’re welcome to bring snacks and/or take-out. Click here for a list of Maynard’s many fine restaurants.
Tickets: $15/Advance, $20/door
On the heels of their sold out Sanctuary debut last December, this exciting 19-piece band returns with a dance night, featuring swing, but including a number of styles. Or just pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and settle in with a drink.
The Compaq Big Band has a strong connection to Maynard, having started out as the DECbigband at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). In the last two decades they’ve risen to prominence as one of the most accomplished full-size big bands in the area, featuring a cookin’ rhythm section and 14 horns that achieve an ultra-tight sound, with terrific instrumental soloists
Tonight’s show features accomplished jazz vocalist Cara Campanelli out in front, channelin’ Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, and other greats. As if that’s not enough, the band will sprinkle in a few instrumental features from the big bands of Count Basie, Suke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Chris Walden, Tom Kubis, Callum Au, and Sammy Nestico.
