CONSPIRACY: Live! (21+)
2023-08-12 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Rockwell
Local comedy legends, CONSPIRACY finally return to the stage with a brand new live show joined by the best local comedy and music talent!
After a sold-out start to 2023, local comedy supergroup CONSPIRACY is back with an even more outrageous live show! Every show features all new sketches, stand-up, and musical acts from awesome local bands!
“The show to see” – Vanyaland
Audience Testimonials:
“Loved them! These guys are never afraid to make complete idiots of themselves, and the sketches never cease to be wildly creative.”
“I love their shows. Deeply funny, unique, and quirky. I always come away from their shows with a new catch phrase that I shamelessly steal from them”
“My wife literally died during the show and I was still in a good mood from how funny the sketches were”
Not able to make any of our show dates? Check out our sister show: Improv Apocalypse
*****
Doors at 8:00pm
Show at 8:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 Advanced / $15 Student Special | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Nora Meier with Brady Dallas Jones and Arden Lloyd! (21+)
2023-08-17 20:00 - 23:00
Nora Meier with Brady Dallas Jones and Arden Lloyd – Live at The Rockwell!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 advanced / $15 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue (21+)
2023-08-19 21:30 - 23:30
Beyond the bright marquees and dim speakeasy, there is a timeless place where bouncy vaudeville meets soulful sounds and fresh comedy meets the glint of rhinestones.
Smoke & Shadows is the Rockwell’s monthly burlesque and variety show that defies decade and genre, each time offering a new mix of performers from near and far.
Join us next on August 19!
With burlesque by Mistress Leona Starr, Fonda Feeling, and Kinky Slippers.
Music by Pelaiah Auset.
Hosted by Sindy Katrotic.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | **Save $5 with Early Bird Code AUGHEAT** (exp. 8/9) | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

COMEDY X MUSIC (21+)
2023-08-25 21:30 - 23:00
COMEDY X MUSIC is the perfect mix of the two best mediums – COMEDY and MUSIC! DUH!
Comedians, musicians, and comedian-musicians perform together on the same stage for a night of cathartic, feel-good, ecstasy.
AUGUST LINEUP FEATURING:
Andi Van Dyke @andivandyke
Andy! @andyheckya
Carolina Montesquieu @carolinamontesquieu
Deby Xiadani @debyxiadani
Ira Claybourne @ira.claybourne

HEADLINER!! Lizzie Sivitz @lizzie_sivitz

*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced /$20 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Mobius Trip: A Sonic Adventure 2 Tribute (ALL AGES)
2023-08-27 17:30 - 21:00
Mobius Trip: A Sonic Adventure 2 Tribute.
With Magnificent Danger and Battlemode
*****
Doors at 5:00pm
Show at 5:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 | All Ages
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

A Night of Tomfoolery (21+)
2023-08-31 20:00 - 23:00
Join us for a special evening with musical artists Gavin Sultan, Bricklayer, Coco Smith, & Trophy Wife. This rare line-up is not to be missed!
Artist Bios:
Gavin Sultan
Whether curating electrifying DJ sets at Home Sweet Home during his weekend residency, or crafting soul-stirring melodies on a weathered parlor guitar, Sultan’s artistry knows no bounds. Embracing fluidity and rejecting the notion of a singular style, his music is a captivating tapestry that weaves together diverse influences like ESG, The Stranglers, Rumi’s poetry and Arthur Russell. In a world where the industry demands artists to conform to a defined sound, Sultan finds inspiration in spontaneity, embracing the beauty of impermanence. From the haunting Dark Wave tones of Veil of Affection to the compelling blend of Psych-Rock and Post-Punk showcased in his forthcoming single Polyester Lies, Sultan’s sound continuously evolves, revealing new dimensions with each creation. Sultan was a semi-finalist in Tribeca Film Festival’s Battle of the Bands and has played at venues like Nublu, Pianos, China Chalet and the Knitting Factory. His music has been featured on blogs such as Disco Naivete and Indie Shuffle.

Trophy Wife
Unapologetic indie rock band Trophy Wife is based in Brooklyn, NY. Fronted by McKenzie Iazzetta, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist uses her songs as confessions to you through gritted teeth. Establishing themselves within the Brooklyn indie rock scene, the band has received press from Penny Mag, The Boston Hassle, and Wack Mag. Trophy Wife has also opened for touring bands at venues such as Brighton Music Hall, The Mercury Lounge, and Paradise Rock Club.
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 ADV / $18 DOS | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Strega Strega, Paper Tigers, Dalton Moon, Eleanor & The Pretty Things (21+)
2023-09-01 19:30 - 23:00
Presented by ONCE Somerville:
Strega Strega, Dalton Moon, and Eleanor & The Pretty Things … with special guest PAPER TIGERS!
*****
Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 advance; $15 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Queer Prom (18+)
2023-09-07 19:30 - 23:00
Presented by ONCE…
Did you feel super uncomfortable at your icky straight prom?

Then this is the night for you. It’s time for Queer Prom!
Olivia Sisay and Sweet Petunia are your hosts, alongside a drag show, costume contest, and a set by DJ Chelita.
Dress up. Dance. Win prizes. Go home happy.
*****
Doors at 7pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 advance; $15 day of show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

DJ WhySham: A Survivor's Prayer II (18+)
2023-09-10 19:00 - 23:00
Presented by ONCE…
Returning to The Rockwell for a second year…A Survivor’s Prayer II!
Brought to you by DJ WhySham and a community of performing friends.
DJ WhySham explores harmony, healing, and honesty through R&B, Neo-Soul, being raw and open about love, death, hurt, and mental health.
*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 ADV; $25 DOS | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue
2023-09-16 21:30 - 23:30
It’s an exciting live music edition of Smoke & Shadows!
The showgirls are joined by brass band Annie and the Fur Trappers, a 1920s and 30s jazz sensation originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Join us for wailing trumpets, fiddles, washboards, banjos, and more – not to mention the bump-and-grind by some of Boston’s top burlesque personalities!
Burlesque and Drag by:

Elsa Riot
Aglam B
Sherman
Hazel Hellcat
Francine “The Lucid Dream”

More TBA!
PLUS comedy by one of our favorite returning comediennes: Tooky Kavanagh, whose wit and charm are razor-sharp and ineffable. She has performed coast to coast in NYC, San Francisco, and all over New England, speaking her mind with edge, charisma, and style.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Jeffrey Foucault
2023-09-17 19:30 - 22:30
Jeffrey Foucault…live at The Rockwell!
In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power, a decidedly Midwestern amalgam of blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, and folk.
He’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career on multiple studio albums, countless miles, and general critical acclaim, being lauded for “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), and described as “Quietly brilliant” (The Irish Times), while catching the ear of everyone from Van Dyke Parks to Greil Marcus, to Don Henley, who regularly covers Foucault in his live set. BLOOD BROTHERS is the sixth collection of original songs in a career remarkable for an unrelenting dedication to craft, and independence from trend.
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $22 ADV / $25 DOS | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

NYX, Simon Amaya Price, Bodega Fire, & Molly Mitchell
2023-09-24 19:00 - 22:30
Join Boston-based and Berklee-educated artists/bands NYX, Simon Amaya Price, Bodega Fire, and Molly Mitchell for a night of cutting-edge performances at The Rockwell in Somerville’s Davis Square! Enjoy a beer from the bar while listening to original music which will make you think, feel, dance, and headbang. Come out and support local emerging musicians – we’ll make it worth your while!
*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 ADV / $25 DOS | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

T: An MBTA Musical
2023-09-29 09:30 - 23:00, 2023-10-06 21:30 - 23:00
“T” is the journey of three struggling Bostonians whose lives have been derailed by the MBTA’s shortcomings. When they discover a secret map that will let them conquer the T once and for all, they set forth on a colorful journey that is part love story, part melodrama, part scavenger hunt – but mostly underground.
Since 2021, “T” has been delighting audiences with their musical “love letter” to the city of Boston. Join them in Season Five as they dance their way around everything we love to hate about the MBTA.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $32 (GA); $25 (Students & MBTA employees); $39 (On the Train) | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Ezra Furman
2023-10-03 19:30 - 22:30
Presented by ONCE…
Intimacy part II. A rare night with Ezra and her new band.
*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission| $15 ADV; $20 DOS | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

E-Los & Friends Live Music Showcase (18+)
2023-10-12 22:00 - 23:30
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live performance as we bring together talented musicians to create a soulful melodic experience.
Get ready to be captivated by powerful vocals, smooth harmonies, and mesmerizing songs that will transport you to a world of sonic bliss.
This event is not to be missed for music enthusiasts and fans alike.
Doors at 9:30pm
Show at 10:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Phantom Ocean, Miss Geo & Friends
2023-10-15 19:00 - 21:30
Presented by ONCE…
Phantom Ocean, Miss Geo, Honey Cassette and Galaxy Cake.
Miss Geo is an electronic dance pop band founded by Abby and Paz in 2013 with support from Sarah (vocals) and Alex (bass).
Their music has been described as electro dance grooves and “a mixtape ready for any dance club or long twilight drive with the windows down” by Paste Magazine.
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 in advance; $18 day of show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Songwriters in the Round Open Mic
2023-10-17 19:30 - 22:30
Join us for an open mic songwriters night brought to you by Brian Walker of A Day Without Love.
5 Rounds. 15 Musicians. $5 Donation Suggested.
Featured Artists Include:
A Day Without Love
Charlie Jay
Forest Romm
Nicole Lepre
Sarika Rao
Meg Smith
Monica Whitlock
Morgan Stable
Michael Boezi
Conor Hennessy
Michael Boezi
Montanaro
Shannon Davis
Justin T Davis
Jacob Baron
Tea Renee
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $5 donation | All Ages
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

T: An MBTA Musical (21+)
2023-10-20 21:30 - 23:00, 2023-11-03 21:30 - 23:00, 2023-11-17 21:30 - 23:00

T: An MBTA Musical
2023-10-22 07:00 - 20:30
“T” is the journey of three struggling Bostonians whose lives have been derailed by the MBTA’s shortcomings. When they discover a secret map that will let them conquer the T once and for all, they set forth on a colorful journey that is part love story, part melodrama, part scavenger hunt – but mostly underground.
Since 2021, “T” has been delighting audiences with their musical “love letter” to the city of Boston. Join them in Season Five as they dance their way around everything we love to hate about the MBTA.
*****
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $32 (GA); $25 (Students & MBTA employees); $39 (On the Train) | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Fletcheros Halloween Spooktacular! (21+)
2023-10-27 21:30 - 23:00
Fletcheros is the long running cover band based out of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts, proving that diplomacy nerds can also rock out. From Ariana Grande to Nirvana to The Police, they play it all. Members may be transient, but Fletcheros transcends the test of time.
Join us for a spooktacular evening of music, dancing, and costumes! It’s going to be a hauntingly good time!

Doors at 9:30pm
Show at 10pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 in advance; $15 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Stephen Steinbrink (18+)
2023-10-30 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a night with Oakland singer-songwriter, Stephen Steinbrink, as he comes to Somerville for one night only!
Featuring Paul Frunzi, Cole Pulice, and Taylor Vick.
Listen to Steinbrink’s Bandcamp here
Doors at 6:00pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced; $18 day of show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Skalloween! (21+)
2023-10-31 19:30 - 22:30
Presented by ONCE…
It’s SKALLOWEEEEEEN!!
The New Limits as The Pie Tasters.
Sorry, Ma! as The Clash.
Pink Slip as No Doubt.
Battlemode as Gorillaz.

Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 in advance | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

West Bound with The Killing Devils (21+)
2023-11-01 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Chas West of West Bound. With support from The Killing Devils.
West Bound is an in-your-face five-piece hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses powerful bluesy vocals, hard-hitting guitars, a tight rhythm section, and a touch of keyboards which has had them compared to classic bands like Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, and modern rock bands like Rival Sons!
The band came together after vocalist Chas West (the Jason Bonham Band, Foreigner, Lynch Mob, Tribe of Gypsies) was contacted by Serafino Perugino, President of Frontiers Music srl, about doing a solo album. Perugino loved Chas’s vocals/ideas on the self-titled Resurrection Kings record (with Vinny Appice, Craig Goldy, and Sean McNabb) and wanted to do a solo record with him the following year.
Official Website
The Killing Devils is a four piece modern rock band from the Eastern United States. The band has headlined and played all over the United States including such venues as the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, The Mint in LA, The Orpheum Theatre in St. Louis, The Roxy in Boston, House of Blues in Boston (Foundation Room), Kenny’s Castaways Greenwich Village NYC, The Sheldon Music Hall in St. Louis, the Grove Theatre in Anaheim, the 777 Theatre in Times Square NYC and numerous others. The band has played internationally in places such as Izmir, Turkey. and expects to be continuing international touring post pandemic in 2024. The band is currently doing several dates on the Kicking Ass With A Smiile Tour from Coast to Coast in the US.
Spotify
*****
Doors at 6pm
Show at 7pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 in advance; $25 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Beeef w/ Ski Club & Main Era - Single Release Show
2023-11-04 21:00 - 2023-11-05 00:00
You are cordially invited to join Beeef for the single release from their upcoming third album with special guests Ski Club and Main Era.
Listen on Spotify:
BEEEF
SKI CLUB
MAIN ERA
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 in advance; $15 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Ezra Furman First Tuesdays (18+)
2023-11-07 19:30 - 22:30

Common Sage & Latewaves (21+)
2023-11-11 22:00 - 2023-11-12 01:00
Don’t miss Common Sage and LATEWAVES – in Boston for one night only, at The Rockwell!
Common Sage is an Emotional Post Hardcore band from Brooklyn, NY.
The group is currently writing their follow up to 2021’s It Lives and It Breathes with Brett Romnes (Hot Mulligan, Save Face, I Am The Avalanche)
LATEWAVES formed on the beaches of Asbury Park, NJ in 2016. Latewaves is Mike Pellegrino (guitar/vocals), Shawna Grabowski (drums/vocals) and Howie Cohen (bass/vocals).
In December of 2022, the three returned to the same studio with Romnes and Caruana to embark on recording LP2. LATEWAVES second full-length will be released via Open Your Ears Records.
With local support from Robo Pumpkin.
*****
Doors at 9:30pm
Show at 10:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $10 in advance | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Razor Braids (18+)
2023-11-14 19:00 - 22:00
Presented by Get to the Gig Boston…
Razor Braids!
On tour with Mint Green & Matilde Heckler.
Listen to Razor Braids on Spotify here.
*****
Doors at 6:00pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced; $18 day of show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.
