January 2026 music w/ John Baboian
Happy New Year friends. I hope you had a good holiday season. Unfortunately, it was a less than joyful holiday in the local Armenian community as we lost 2 friends in a devastating car accident just 2 days before Christmas. We pray for the Orchanian and Manoushagian families as they deal with the loss of members of their families.
As far as the weather, what the heck is going on?? This is the coldest, and windiest, fall and winter that I can remember in recent years. I can remember winter’s like these when I was a kid, or maybe I just think that was the way it was. But this stretch of bitter cold has been exhausting. I’m ready for Summer…...
How ‘bout them Patriots!!! 13-3 as I write this and possibly headed to the #1 seed in the playoffs. Who could have predicted this at the beginning of the season? Looks like we’ll be watching them on TV for at least a few more weeks.
Get the popcorn ready……
Celtics & Bruins, okay, but the focus has to be on the Pats right now.
Sox still on hold.
Some good gigs this month. Hope you can join us for a gig or two.
Thanks, Johnny B!!!!!
www.johnbaboian.com www.bebopguitars.com
Sunday, January 4 1:45 - 4:00 PM
First Sunday of the year Church service with special music
Anthony Grant-saxophone, Dan Teager-trumpet, John Baboian - trombone
Haitian Baptist Church, 16 Beech St., Cambridge, MA
Wednesday - Sunday, January 7-11
I will be at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in New Orleans, Louisiana
I will be playing a concert with The World Leaders on Thursday afternoon, and
will be adjudicating several talented high school bands throughout the weekend.
For my musician friends who will be attending,
let me know if you’ll be there and I’ll send you my schedule.
Tuesday, January 13 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Berklee Guitar Department Annual “Soiree”
Recital room 1A, 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA
Our faculty play for each other in solo and duo settings
I will be hosting this event and playing a song or two.
Not sure if it will be streamed, but if it will be, I will post it on my FB page.
Wednesday, January 14 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Sounds Global Trio
Bob Sinicrope-bass, Bill Vint-woodwinds, JB-guitar & voice
Milton Council on Aging
10 Walnut St., Milton, MA 02186
Free Admission 617-898-4893
***and then***
Wednesday, January 14 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Danny Harrington-bari sax & JB-guitar Duo
The Joy Nest Restaurant
50 Water St., Newburyport, MA
978-572-1615
Sunday, January 18 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Danny Harrington (bari sax), JB (guitar) Duo
Loretta Restaurant, 15 Pleasant St., Newburyport, MA
www.lorettarestaurant.com 978-463-0000
Sunday, January 25 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Jazz Brunch with Scot Albertson-voice, JB-guitar duo
Pearl St. Station, 53 Summer St., Malden, MA
www.pearlstreetrestaurant.com 781-322-6410