September 2026 music w/ John Baboian
Hi friends, yes, it’s September already. We are, technically, still in Summer, but schools have started (including Berklee) and the weather is starting to play some little tricks on us. Actually wore my jacket into work yesterday. Rain and a bit cool. But, I did ride my bike into work the day before, so it all balances out at this point. But, we know what the future holds for us. More cold, and less light. Have I made you happy yet???
Sox have been really down, and then really up, and then back down again, and then back up again, and then……well you know. It does look like they are headed for the playoffs, but which team is going to show up? The team that won 15 in a row in July, or the team that lost 16-1 to the Yankees last week???
Pat’s season is about to start. As well as the Celtics and Bruins. Best of luck to all.
A busy, and interesting Fall gig schedule ahead. Hope you can join us for a gig or two….
Thanks, Johnny B!!!!!
www.johnbaboian.com www.bebopguitars.com
Sunday, Sept 6 9:30 AM
Jazzy Worship Service
Chris Humphrey-keys, JB-guitar
Blue Point Congregational Church
236 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough, Maine (near Old Orchard Beach)
Thursday, Sept 10 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Special event as part of Berklee Homecoming
Music and Conversation with Fabiola Mendez, accompanied and curated by JB
Fabi is a great Cuatro player. The Cuatro is a Puerto Rican stringed instrument
When she was a young teenager, she came to Berklee during the summer program and studied with me
Later she came as the first full time Cuatro student at Berklee, and again I had the privilege of teaching her.
Since then, she has gone on to great things. We will play some of her music, and talk about her career.
Red Room Cafe at Berklee. 939 Boylston St., Boston MA
Free and open to the public
https://college.berklee.edu/guitar/events/fabiola-mendez-john-baboian-in-conversation-q-a
Saturday, Sept 12 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Signature Series at Greenvale Vineyards
The John Baboian Trto
JB-guitar & voice, Marty Ballou-bass, Larry Finn-drums
582 Wapping Rd. Portsmouth, RI (near Newport)
Saturday, Sept 19 3:00 - 7:00 PM
I’ll be playing trombone with Keith Daddio’s Swingin’ OkPolkaFest Band
Early Oktoberfest!!!
City Tap House Restaurant, 10 Boston Wharf Rd. Boston, MA (waterfront)
https://www.citytap.com/location/city-tap-house-fort-point/ (617) 904-2748
Saturday, Sept 26 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Yas Ishibashi-keyboard & voice, JB-guitar, Mark Pucci-bass
Hanami Sushi Bar & Grille
89 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, MA
www.izakayahanami.com 617-693-8048
Sunday, Sept 27 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
Looking ahead to October:
Thursday, October 8, A Jazzy Halloween at the Mosesian with the JB Ensemble