December 2024 music w/ John Baboian
Hi friends, welcome to the holiday season. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving yesterday. It’s an odd one this year because of how little time there is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it’s all coming up so quickly. I’m just not ready for any of it yet.
And, of course, we have had some losses in our family this year. If you remember from my last newsletter, we lost my Mom in October at age 97. She would have been 98 on Dec 16. And we just passed the 100th anniversary of my Dad’s birth. He would have been 100 on Nov 25. They both lived long and fruitful lives.
And our long haired Dachshund, Jazmine (Jazzy), left us in July at age 15 1/2. She would have been 16 on December 29.
Thanks to all who sent messages to me in response. Much appreciated.
In sports, what can we say about the Pat’s? The kid looks like he can play QB, so we just need to put a reasonable team around him. Right now, he’s got very little to play with. Let’s get some decent draft picks.
Celtics start their run for two in a row.
Bruins are trying to figure things out with a new coach.
And the Sox are lounging around waiting for February.
A little bit of an early newsletter this month because it’s a very busy December this time around. Lots of fun gigs to be had, including a couple this weekend. Hope you can join us for a gig or two.
Thanks, Johnny B!!!!!
www.johnbaboian.com www.bebopguitars.com
Saturday, November 30 3:45 - 4:15 (approximate)
The Waltham Legion Band Brass Choir playing Christmas Carols
I’ll be on trombone
Waltham Town Common, Main Street., Watltham, MA
Santa will be arriving!!
Saturday, November 30 6:30 - 9:30 PM
(this one was added after the Nov newsletter went out)
Akiko Aoki (voice) & JB (guitar) Duo
Sakura Organic Asian & Sushi Restaurant
397 Main St., Wakefield, MA
www.sakuraorganicmass.com 781-224-3479
Sunday, December 1 doors open at 4:00 for a 4:30 show
Akiko Aoki “Coming Home” live in Boston
Akiko-voice, JB-guitar, Russ Hoffmann-piano,
Bruce Gertz-bass, Gary Fieldman-drums
Lily Pad Jazz Club
1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge
www.lilypadinman.com 617-955-7729
Tickets $15
Saturday, December 7 doors open at 7:00, performance 8:00 - 10:30 PM
“Sanctuary’s” Big Band Christmas
Compaq 19 piece Big Band directed by Al Saloky, JB-guitar, Aviana Gedler-vocals
Sanctuary (Events, Music, Bar & Lounge), 82 Main Street., Maynard, MA
Advance reservations strongly recommended
Tickets: Reserved Cabaret Table Seats - $25
Reserved high-top table seats - $30
(walk ins welcome as space permits)
Sunday, December 8 10:30 AM
Sunday School Christmas Pageant
First Armenian Church
380 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA
facbelmont.org to watch the FB livestream
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Sunday, December 8 4:00 PM
The American Legion Concert Band Holiday Concert, Party and Dinner
I’ll be playing trombone, and a solo guitar feature during the concert
Post 156 American Legion Hall, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA
Free Admission to the concert, donations gratefully accepted.
If coming for dinner, $15
Tuesday, Dec 10 7:00 - 8:00 PM
The Be-Bop Guitars student Group
Recital Room 1W, Berklee College Of Music
1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA
7:00 - 8:00 PM Free admission
https://vimeo.com/berkleeboston/albums
Friday, Dec 13 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wendee Glick (voice) & JB (guitar) Duo
Bamboo Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar
1 Lan Dr., Westford, MA
www.bamboowestford.com (978) 589-9666
Saturday, Dec 14 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, Dec 15 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, Dec 18 7:30 - 9:00 PM
The Art of Jazz, featuring Berklee faculty artists
I will be hosting "She Grooves”, led by Kaye Kelly
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA
www.mosesianarts.org 617-923-0100
Tickets: $35, $25 12 & under
Tuesday, Dec 24 (Check web site for evening time)
Brass & Reed Choir at the Christmas Eve Service
Armenian Memorial Church
32 Bigelow Ave., Watertown, MA
www.armenianmemorialchurch.org
Friday, Dec 27 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wendee Glick (voice) & JB (guitar) Duo
Bamboo Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar
1 Lan Dr., Westford, MA
www.bamboowestford.com (978) 589-9666
Sunday, Dec 29 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
Monday, Dec 30 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Scot Albertson (voice) & JB (guitar) Duo
Jazzin’ In The New Year, Pre-NYE event. Dinner & Show
Pearl St. Station, 53 Summer St., Malden, MA
$60 includes Buffet Dinner
Eventbrite Ticket Link - http://www.eventbrite.com/.../scot-albertson-john-baboian...
www.pearlstreetrestaurant.com 781-322-6410
Tuesday, Dec 31 7:45 - 12:15
New Year’s Eve w/ Sandi B and ensemble
Sandi Bedrosian-vocals, JB-guitar, Jim Repa-sax,
Steve Aubert-keyboard, Fabio Pireozzolo-drums
Ken's Steak House lounge
95 Worcester Rd. (Route 9 west), Framingham, MA
www.kenssteakhouse.com 508-875-4455
No cover charge