September 2024 music w/ John Baboian
Hi friends, wow, this summer really went by quickly. Some of the cooler weather has already been showing up this past week. The nice part is that I can turn off the AC. The down side is that we know what is in store for the future. Heat will be turning on not too far off. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s enjoy what’s left of the warmer weather. After all, we are technically still in summer for a few more weeks.
The Berklee semester starts up this week. My 45th year at the school. “I’m going to keep doing it 'till I get it right!”
In sports, the Sox are trying real hard to get into the last wild care spot in the playoffs. They seem to keep taking one step forward and one step backward. Not sure if they’re going to get there. If they don’t make it, the positive for me is that I won’t have to put up with Berklee/Fenway parking woes when they are in town. I luv ‘em, but when they are in town on one of my teaching days, parking is a chore. Still biking in when I can.
The Patriots start up next week, and there is a pseudo QB controversy. Do we go with the 2nd string veteran, or the high level rookie? And what about the offensive line to protect whoever will be back there? And, is there even anyone to throw to??? Hey, remember those days with Brady and Belichek, and making it deep into the playoffs every year?? Well, things average out don’t they………..
A few interesting gigs this month. Not too busy, but that will give me a chance to start up the semester without being overworked.
Hope you can join us for a gig or two.
Thanks, Johnny B!!!!!
www.johnbaboian.com www.bebopguitars.com
Saturday, September 7 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM
The Berklee Professors of Belmont at Belmont Porchfest
Our annual get-together to play some tunes in my driveway/side yard
JB-guitar/voice, Fernando Brandao-flute, Phil Wilson-keyboard
Mark Pucci-bass, Mark Kohler-drums
122 Cross St., Belmont, MA 02478
I will have some chairs out, but you might want to bring your own, or a blanket
There will be many acts performing in many sites throughout the day.
Here is the website to check out the full schedule: www.belmontporchfest.org
Sunday, September 15 3:00 - 5:00 PM
“A Swinging Sunday in September"
The Sandi Bedrosian Trio
Sandi-voice, JB-guitar, Steve Higgs-keyboard
The Deane Winthrop House Lawn
40 Shirlety St., Winthrop, MA
in case of rain, we will be inside the Winthrop House Barn
Free admission - bring your chairs and/or blankets
Saturday, September 21 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Sandi B Trio
Sandi-voice, JB-guitar, TBA-keyboard
Ken's Steak House lounge
95 Worcester Rd. (Route 9 west), Framingham, MA
www.kenssteakhouse.com 508-875-4455
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Wednesday, September 25 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Berklee Guitar Department Faculty Solo/Duo Concert
David Friend Recital Hall
921 Boylston St., Boston, MA
https://college.berklee.edu/guitar/events/solo-duo-faculty-guitar-night-xxii-convocation
Sunday, September 29 4:00 PM
“Rhapsody In Blue”
I will be playing the banjo part to this great Gershwin orchestral piece
with The Worcester Symphony Orchestra
Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street., Worcester, MA
Tickets: $35-$55