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Photo credit: John Solaperto The Russo Brothers- the areas most amazing, funky, top notch jazz band– come to the Frontroom. Join us for a fantastic night of being blown away by these brothers and their band. When you hear the Russo Brothers play, it is immediately apparent they are not a paint-by-number jazz group. The band’s music contains traces of all the music they grew up with, including blues and funk. “The word jazz kind of puts you in a box,” says Jim Russo. “We’re not in that box.” Thes

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Photo credit: John Solaperto The Russo Brothers- the areas most amazing, funky, top notch jazz band– come to the FrontRoom. Join us for a fantastic night of being blown away by this quintet. When you hear the Russo Brothers play, it is immediately apparent they are not a paint-by-number jazz group. The band’s music contains traces of all the music they grew up with, including blues and funk. “The word jazz kind of puts you in a box,” says Jim Russo. “We’re not in that box.” Showtime: Saturday, O

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Evening Sky is a jazz/roots quartet consisting of pedal steel guitar, electric guitar, bass, and drums. This unusual combination gives modern interpretations to jazz, rock, country, and pop tunes as well as soulful and infectious originals that range from atmospheric and contemplative to driving and funky. The band has a knack for combining the classic elements of American music (jazz, folk, R&B, country) to form a unique, spirited sound. Their rhythmic, smooth, and playful approach has been com

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Odacova comes to the FrontRoom. Join us in a costume party for Halloween! Odacova is a six-piece musical force born from the vibrant energy of the festival scene. Forged from a late-night jam session at Electric Haze, their story is one of a shared passion and collective connection for creating music that moves. Their music draws inspiration from the festival world, blending jam, funk, rock, and psychedelic beats into a sound that’s uniquely… Odacova. What began as a chance encounter quickly ign

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Songwriters in the Round happens the first Sunday of the month, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each Songwriters session features original music, storytelling, and Q&A. In addition, there is a monthly workshop discussion topic and open circle sharing time. Hosted by Serena May Kilsmith. The session runs from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Sunday, November 1. More info at mamakilsmith.com. The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the str

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We and the Dawg delivers Funk-tastic soul and R&B from the 70’s to today with non-stop fun, funk and dance grooves! With vocalist Bruce Reed, formally of Big Dawg and Tornado Alley, Johnny Blue Horn on trumpet, Bill MacGillivray on drums, Dan Hunt on guitar, Jim Heffernan on keys, Ririka Masuda on sax, and Gail Hunt on bass. Showtime: Saturday, November 7, 7 pm. Tickets $20 cash at the door. The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across

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This will be a ROCKING show! Brought to you by Darren and WCUW Friday Night Blues. Chris Fitz is a powerhouse of blues- you feel the music coming from his guitar and vocals! Also returning is Ken Clark, a complete master of his instrument the Hammond B3 organ, a true sight to behold with his hands on every key and his stocking feet pumping the foot pedals. And Steven Peobody, their fantastic drummer, will keep everything together. We are so excited to have these guys back! Showtime: Saturday, No

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Mowesby & the Northern Flicker is a post-folk band from Worcester, MA. Their music blends introspective songwriting with atmospheric arrangements and improvisational interplay. Drawing inspiration from artists like Bon Iver, Pink Floyd, Richard Thompson, and Sigur Rós, their folk-fusion unfolds patiently, balancing delicate passages with dramatic full-band crescendos. The project grew out of Matt Sowersby’s self-produced demo album Go Forward (2020) and took shape through a series of chance enco

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Chuck & Mud with Walter Crockett and Peter Allard come to the FrontRoom for a special Thanksgiving show! Chuck & Mud are joined in concert with long-time bandmates Walter Crockett and Peter Allard. Please join us and relax in the sweet harmonies and honest lyrics of our generation’s songs – your presence will make it happen! Showtime: Saturday, November 28, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Light refreshments will be served. Advance tickets are now available at Eventbrite for $23.18 (processing fees inc

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Songwriters in the Round happens the first Sunday of the month, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each Songwriters session features original music, storytelling, and Q&A. In addition, there is a monthly workshop discussion topic and open circle sharing time. Hosted by Serena May Kilsmith. The session runs from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Sunday, December 6. More info at mamakilsmith.com. The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the str

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One Dime Band is a dynamic and talented acoustic band that has crafted their unique sound and songwriting approach by blending influential styles of Blues, R&B and Soul. They have played in and around the Boston/New England area as a duo and as a 4-piece electric band for many years. For this event, they will perform with their full ensemble in the FrontRoom. And a special guest- to be announced- will sit in as well! “One of the best Blues albums of the year ! Bravo.” – Brian Owens, Metronome Ma

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Young Man Winter (YMW) is a Worcester, Massachusetts-based rock band formed in 2019 by singer/keyboardist James Dunseith, guitarist Sergio Marcucci, and singer/guitarist PJ McQuade. Drawing inspiration from classic indie and alternative rock, the trio released their self-titled debut album in 2022. With the addition of drummer Chris Costello and bassist Isabelo Cruz, YMW expanded its sound and entered the studio in 2023 to record its sophomore release, Leading Light. In 2025, the band was named

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Eldon James and The One Eyed Cat is a bar band at it’s best! They cover tunes ranging from Bruce Springstein to Lyle Lovette, Freddie King to Dwight Yoakam. Eldon James is a great vocalist and guitarist, backed by all-pro musicians, creating a great sound and fun night of tunes you’ll love! Showtime: Saturday, February 6, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $20 cash or Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be served. The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the

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Massachusetts-raised, Brooklyn-based songwriter Eliza Edens will be bringing their bold and tender brand of indie folk-rock to WCUW’s FrontRoom. Their 2022 record We’ll Become the Flowers was dubbed “superior singer-songwriter music” by The Nashville Scene. With their upcoming record Death Drive, Edens’ expands their sound to explore grief and queerness through a kaleidoscopic lens of pop, rock, folk, and country. “The Berkshires-born artist, now based in Brooklyn by way of Colorado, is no stran

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The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic guitarist Roger Williams— 20-and 40-year veterans of the New England music scene—joined forces a few years ago to explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. The result is a toe-tapping blend of heartfelt vocals, soaring harmonies and red-hot picking, traditional yet modern and distinct. The two are joined on mandolin and vocals by Roger’s son, Berklee College of Music grad

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The FrontRoom is proud to present Four Piece Suit, a trend-setting Grammy-nominated band based in New England. Best known for their soundtrack work on HBO’s Sex And The City, for 30 years Four Piece Suit have been performing their brand of 1960’s influenced “Spy Jazz” around the world, from festivals, to NYC’s World Trade Center, Boston’s Top of the Hub, and more. Four Piece Suit is Milt Reder (guitar, vocal); Jeff Giacomelli (saxophones: tenor, baritone, soprano); David Becker (bass, vocals); a

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