UPCOMING SHOWS

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STL GLD w/ ToriTori & The Maddoc Johnson Band

February 7 @ 8PM | DOORS 7PM | UPSTAIRS

Award-winning hip hop champs STL GLD return to the Press Room w/ Award-winning r&b artist Tori Tori!

Formed in 2014 by Moe Pope and producer The Arcitype, STL GLD’s powerful message and exhilarating live show has quickly earned them the reputation as one the most exciting bands to come out of New England.

On the surface, they are a Hip Hop band. However, through their captivating performances, STL GLD (pronounced STILL GOLD) blends elements of Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and Cinematic Orchestra together for an unforgettable experience.

Because of this, STL GLD were crowned winners of “Live Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Boston Music Awards and “Boston’s Best Band” by Improper Bostonian in the same year.

Their sophomore album ‘Torch Song’ (BMAs “Album of the Year” in 2017) paved the way for an exciting year for the band, getting to share the stage with the likes of Eminem, Khalid, and The Roots.

Their third studio album, ‘The New Normal’ continued the band’s evolution, allowing them to set new precedents by building collaborations with the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

When the pandemic struck, the band was knees-deep into creating their fourth studio album. With the inability to share the same space together for some time, and the world changing around them so dramatically, so did their album. Inspired by the fierce and emotional determination exhibited by John Boyega following the murder of George Floyd, Pope found a kindred spirit in the actor, sharing the same anger and frustration with the world’s continual mistreatment of people of color. The toll this takes on his mental health became the centerpiece of this album, and the inspiration from Boyega fueled his will to fight for balance; the title ‘Rock Boyega’ was born.

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THE ACCIDENTALS

The Accidentals w/ Tin Palace

February 8 @ 6PM | DOORS 5PM | UPSTAIRS

Seacoast rock!

Determined to play homage to their favorite artists and songs as well as rock their originals, the NH Seacoast-based band The Accidentals take an eclectic approach to performing that make the songs sound both familiar and original. You will be inspired to sing and dance throughout their takes on such bands as: Tyler Childers, The Clash, Violent Femmes and Sublime.

Born out of the Seacoast of NH, Tin Palace brings eclectic sound with its mix of rock, blues and funk.

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NIGHT RIDERS POSTER

Jay Sync x DJ Chad Banks

February 8 @ 10PM | DOORS 10PM | UPSTAIRS

Chad Banks & Jay Sync are Night Riders.

As you drive down the city streets late at night, there’s no room for looking back. The past fades away leaving only the rhythm of the music to move you. Chad Banks and Jay Sync are Night Riders.

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SAM VLASICH

Sam Vlasich (DOWNSTAIRS)

FEBRUARY 9 @ 1PM | FREE | DOWNSTAIRS

Join us for a hearty lunch and a little pre-gaming before everyone locks themselves away for the Super Bowl! The incredibly talented Sam Vlasich from Feverslip & Red Sky Mary will be playing downstairs for free.

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Myles Burr Presents: An Evening of Poetry & Music

February 10 @ 7PM | DOORS 6:30PM | UPSTAIRS

Come kiss Myles goodbye (for a little bit).

Featuring: Thou Merciless Graves, Diannely Antigua, Maria K. Crawford, G. Ferragamo. G, Jason O’Toole, John Succi, And Myles Burr & The Last Straws.

Thou Merciless Graves:
Spooky, synth-y sea shanties out of Boston. Sometimes with storytelling and staging. Always with reverb.
Thou Merciless Graves is a two-woman band: Growler Graves [vocals, tenor resonator guitar and songwriting] and Mizzen Graves [backing vocals, synthesizer and production]. Drawing inspiration from classic maritime folk by the likes of Stan Rogers and Gordon Bok, gothic folk doom artists like Chelsea Wolfe and Emma Ruth Rundle, and Growler’s childhood growing up on a small sailboat in the North Atlantic, Thou Merciless Graves seeks to tell stories of the horrors and wonders of the ocean with doomy synths, unconventional guitar stylings and emotional, powerful vocals meant to be heard over the waves.

“Thou Merciless Graves is more than a musician and more than a band. Thou Merciless Graves is an experience. What I can only describe as a nautical themed rock opera filled with storytelling, music, video clips, sound effects, and giant jellyfish.” —Trev Allen for Beyond the Pit

Myles Burr:
Myles Burr is a photographer, poet, and performer based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He has spent the last seven years working on the revival of the poetry scene from Portsmouth, NH to Portland, ME. Burr is a prolific performer with residencies at The Press Room and Earth Eagle Brewings. Burr hosts a series of Poetry events along the Seacoast and fronts the band Myles Burr & The Last Straws. He is the author of seven chapbooks, he is featured in five anthologies and is the author of one full length collection. A beat poet at heart, Myles specializes in freeform poetry and expressionism.

Recently Myles Burr & The Last Straws worked with Leesta Vall Sound Recordings to create some one of a kind direct to vinyl live recordings. Early this year Burr will be heading to Château D’ Orquevaux in France for a stay at their three-week international artist residency. Myles Burr’s live performances blend poetry and music into a theatrical experience often described as entrancing. “Voyeuristic Sun” Myles Burr & The Last Straws first feature length album was released in August of 2024. Their EP entitled “Futuristic Dread And Excitement.” Was released July 2023. Burr is heavily influenced by the Beat Generation, and performers such as Iggy Pop, Peter Murphy, David Bowie, and Nick Cave.
On the road, Burr has toured through most of The United States, performing anywhere from music venues, bookstores, coffee shops, and even the streets of New Orleans. There is beauty in every corner of the world, but what fascinates Myles Burr most of all is people and the human experience.
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The (World Famous) Jazz Jam

FEBRUARY 11 @ 6PM | FREE | UPSTAIRS
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Nick Mainella and Friends Flyer

Nick Mainella & Friends (DOWNSTAIRS)

FEBRUARY 11 @ 9PM | FREE | DOWNSTAIRS
Join Nick Mainella, Nate Therrien, and Mike Walsh as they explore jazz standards and non-standards in a classic cordless trio format. 
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OSHIMA BROTHERS

Oshima Brothers w/ Cold Chocolate

February 12 @ 7PM | DOORS 6PM | UPSTAIRS

Oshima Brothers are back with their amazing harmonies & soulful songs—& they’re joined by incredible bluesy Americana duo Cold Chocolate!

Oshima Brothers, a Japanese-Italian alt-pop sibling duo from the coast of Maine, make open hearted music with smooth blood harmonies and groovy guitar lines. On stage, Sean and Jamie offer keys, bass, drums, looping, dance moves, and magic. Offstage, the brothers enjoy sipping espresso, tinkering with guitar pedals, hosting dinner parties, and writing together in their spare bedroom studio. Embracing a DIY approach, they produce every inch of their songs and videos from scratch, including a 45-minute album film. Maine Public Radio says their “harmonies can’t be beat. They are uplifting and, let’s face it, we need uplifting these days.”

 

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion/banjo), the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the fall of 2023“We’re growing as a band, and I think that shows in our songwriting,” says Robbins. “I see this album as a leaping off point for many more new albums to come, and that’s an exciting prospect,” adds Bernstein.

Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman, and Angelique Kidjo, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal who covered the band’s FreshGrass Festival set noted “there were plenty of magical moments…I will never forget [watching] Cold Chocolate perform.” Kathy Sands-Boehmer of No Depression raved, “[Ethan] feels the music in his heart and soul and it shows when he plays. Ethan becomes the music on stage. There’s an almost mystical connection between his guitar and the notes that flow out of it.”

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S.C.O.B.Y. w/ Megan From Work, & FFO: Chillin

February 13 @ 8PM | DOORS 7PM | UPSTAIRS

Loud. Fun. Be here.

S.C.O.B.Y. is a progressive metal band from Maine, currently based in the greater Portland ME area. They draw influences from modern and classic progressive metal/rock, nu metal, mathrock, hardcore, alt rock, punk, and prog.

Megan From Work is a four piece power pop and indie rock band based out of Manchester, New Hampshire. Their music features chugging punk rock guitars and soaring pop rock vocals, akin to Charly Bliss, Letters From Cleo, and That Dog.

FFO. CHILLIN. Alt rock from Manchester NH. For fans of chillin.

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Love in the Club: Adrienne Mack-Davis w/ Becky Krill (NYC), DJ CILLA, The Sound Around Us, & DJ 32French

February 14 @ 7PM | DOORS 6PM | UPSTAIRS

Paramount vibes for lovin’ hearts & a stacked line-up of incredible singers & DJs.

Valentine’s Day is meant for lovin’—come untie your heart strings at Press Room where the good vibes are paramount. This packed bill will get you in your feels & lift you up with the magnetic sounds of Becky Krill, followed by the empowering music of Adrienne Mack-Davis. Tickets to the early show gets you into the dance set by New York City legend DJ CILLA. Let’s celebrate love and sweat it out together!

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DJ CILLA

DJ CILLA

February 14 @ 10PM | DOORS 10PM | UPSTAIRS

DJ CILLA is coming up from NYC to make you fall back in love with the dance floor.

*people w/ tix for the earlier show get in for free

DJ CILLA is an Open format DJ that merges a high-energy stage presence with an intricate mixing style. Every moment is hand-crafted with meticulous timing to build suspense and subvert expectations. Building her career in New York City and a proud Native her passion for music stemmed from the iconic drum patterns of 90s and 2000s musical styles . She is driven by the desire to curate memorable moments through music.

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2000s w/ Tysk Tysk Task, doug., & Retract

February 15 @ 8PM | DOORS 7PM | UPSTAIRS

A party for everyone who hates Valentine’s Day and loves loud guitars.

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Sunday Jazz Brunch: Joe Pino Quintet

February 16 @ 12PM | DOORS 11AM | UPSTAIRS

One of Boston’s best trumpet players makes his return to the Press Room.

Bach Brass Performing Artist, Joe Pino is a New York City / Boston based trumpet player. Joe has performed as a leader and sideman at some of the most elite venues in NYC including Blue Note Jazz Club, Madison Square Garden, Central Park Summer Stage, Club Bohemia, Room 623, Chelsea Table & Stage, Jazz At Kitano Hotel, Swing 46Jazz & Supper Club, and Smalls Jazz Club to name a few. His extensive performance career has led to him playing with The Temptations & Four Tops, The national Broadway tour of Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway, Elf The Musical, and with the multi Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage.

The hard working Boston native stays busy with shows, composing original music for his jazz quartet/quintet, teaching private lessons, and playing in many sessions around NYC / Boston. Joe is part of the trumpet faculty for The Berklee City Music Program at Berklee College of Music. You can follow Joe on Instagram: @joepinomusic, or his YouTube channel: Youtube.com/joepinojazz.

Endorsed Bach Brass Performing Artist, Gard Bags Artist, and Robinson’s Remedies Artist.

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Waylon & Co.: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings w/ special guest Giuliano

February 16 @ 6PM | DOORS 5PM | UPSTAIRS

Waylon & Co delivers the spirit & attitude of a live Waylon Jennings show, defining the persona & sound of classic outlaw country.

Waylon & Co is a collective of musicians throughout the New England country music and rock and roll circuit performing the classics and rarities of Waylon Jennings and other outlaw country legends, blending both the sound of Waylon’s 70 ensemble, which featured pedal steel, harmonica, and an infectious rhythm section.

Waylon & Co delivers the spirit and attitude of a live Waylon Jennings show, defining the persona and sound of outlaw country.

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SMSTPR edition

Seacoast Music Scene Trivia: Night 1!

February 17 @ 7PM | FREE | DOWNSTAIRS

Join a team and get ready for music, fun and friends from the greatest little scene of all. Trivia relating to seacoast musicians, venues, concerts and radio of the past 55 years. Our host for the kick-off event is and could be none other than Bruce Pingree, longtime booking agent for the Press Room and keeper of the stories.

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