May 2025 Music w/ John Baboian
Hi friends, Happy May. Spring is here, and little by little the weather is getting warmer. The Berklee Spring semester is just about over, and another year in the books. This finishes my 45th year teaching full time at Berklee. I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend all of that time at this great institution. Not retiring yet. Still have a lot of music to teach to students.
In sports, the Celtics are on to the next round in the NBA playoffs. Next opponent, the Knicks. There’s always something special about a Boston vs. NY sports playoff.
The Sox are playing okay. A lot of good young players that have potential to make something happen as the season continues.
The Pat’s had what looks to be a good draft. Hopefully, they can put things together to back up the young QB.
Bruins out and trying to figure out what to do next.
A busy month ahead with some always interesting gigs. Hope you can join us for a gig or two.
Thanks, Johnny B!!!!!
www.johnbaboian.com www.bebopguitars.com
Sunday, May 4 4:00 - 6:00 PM
The Harmony Grove Trio
Willie Sordillo-sax, Zoe Daggett-Krohne-voice, JB-guitar
The Square Root, 2 Corinth St., Boston, MA (Roslindale)
www.squarerootrozzie.com 617-477-3392
Tuesday, May 6 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Guitar Artist Ensemble - The student “Be-Bop” Guitars
Recital Room 1W, Berklee College Of Music
1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA
Free admission
to listen in from home, click on the live link below:
https://vimeo.com/berkleeboston/albums
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Thursday, May 8 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Danny Harrington/John Baboian 50th anniversary tour!!
Danny-bari sax, JB-guitar/voice, Dave Landoni-bass, Les Harris Jr.-drums
The Sahara Club, 88 Oak St., Methuen, MA
www.arthurshouseofjazz.com 617-818-2084
Admission $20
Saturday, May 10 10:30 AM
Berklee Commencement (ticketed event)
I’ll be playing tuba with the commencement band for over 1000 graduates
Agganis Arena, Boston, MA
Sunday, May 11 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
Wednesday, May 14 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Danny Harrington-bari sax, JB-guitar
The Joy Nest Restaurant
50 Water St., Newburyport, MA
www.thejoynestrestaurant.com 978-572-1615
Saturday, May 17 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Moody St. Dixieland Band (members of the Waltham Legion Band)
First Parish Universalist Church
75 Great Rd., Bedford, MA
*****and then*****
Saturday, May 17 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Watertown Porchfest
I’ll be playing with Berklee students of Armenian descent
AGBU House, 247 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA
Sunday, May 18
Playing for the Tufts U grad School of Nutrition commencement,
as I have for more than 25 years!!
Monday, May 26 12:00
Watertown, MA, Memorial Day parade
with the Waltham American Legion Band
I’ll be playing trombone, so to all my old high school friends,
look for me in the “front row”!!
Saturday, May 31 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Carol Leary-voice, JB-guitar Duo
River Edge Restaurant
478 Lowell St., Methuen, MA
www.riveredgema.com (978) 788-9961
Sunday, June 1 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM
Jazz Brunch with Dan Fox-bass, JB-guitar Duo
The Wellington Tavern
75 Leonard St., Belmont, MA
www.thewellingtonbelmont.com 617-932-1750