Upcoming Shows



May 2012

May 26 Saturday
Lexington, MA - Town Day - 10:45am - We'll be on the flatbed truck in the parking lot behind Michelson's Shoe Store, 1780 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA.



Ben and NRPS Pedal Steel Guru, Buddy Cage, at BR&F's Tenth Anniversary Show



BR&F at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA



Our Alien Friend, Trip



Ben's Baby Taylor with strings.


Jared's Tie-Dye
Ben's Midnight Blue Tie-Dye


Jared's Tie-Dye
Yet Another Tie-Dye
Jared's Tie-Dye
Mindy's Tie-Dye


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


June 2012

June 1 Friday
Winchester Town Day Block Party - 6:30pm > 9:00pm - 30 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA - For the past couple of years this has been an unbelievably fun show. On the eve of Winchester Town Day, we set right in front of the Fire Station in downtown Winchester. It's early June, the mood is fantastic and lots and lots of people dance in the street. Plus we get to play two long sets. This is highly recommended!

June 2 Saturday
Salem, MA - Salem Arts Festival - 11am

June 3 Sunday
Tico Restaurant - Boston , MA - Family Works! birthday bash event from 12-2pm - We're going to be outside in Tico's tree'd in, fenced in, really cool patio space. This should be fun. We'll play a couple of sets between 12pm and 2pm.

WHAT: BR&F Family Works Event and Concert
WHERE: TICO Restaurant, 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA
DATE: Sunday, June 3
MUSIC FROM: 12pm - 2pm
TICKETS: FREE.
COMPLIMENTARY: (Great) Coffee and juice.
BRUNCH: Brunch will be available for purchase.

Family Works!FAMILY WORKS!
The Family Works! event time will be verified.
....will benefit: Newton Wellesley Hospital.
...please bring: We are collecting new Teddy Bears.
...activity will be: Catching Joy! will lead an activity table where kids can use their crayons, creativity and care to make birthday cards to go along with the donations.

TICKETS: The only charge is for brunch if you choose to order it.
PHONE: (617) 351-0400
WHAT ELSE: TICO is the winner of Esquire Magazine's Best New Restaurants in America 2011! The food is very, very, very good!

June 8 Friday
Wayland, MA - BEACH PARTY! - Wayland Town Beach - 25 Parkland Dr, Wayland, MA 01778 - 5pm - 8pm - I've heard that this is a B*L*A*S*T. If you are a Wayland or surrounding town resident, I believe this is a free event. There is a small fee for non-residents. We'll be playing two sets. Here's a little info about the beach from Boston Central.

June 9 Saturday
Private party. At a TIKI BAR. Hoot!

June 10 Sunday
Boston - DCR HATCH Shell - 1:00pm - NSTAR'S Walk for Children's Hospital Boston - This is the fourth time we'll be playing this event and it's just all kinds of wonderful. Besides the good will behind the event, we get to play on the Hatch Shell! That's just cool. This is the NSTAR Walk's Tenth Anniversary; cause for extra celebration!

June 23 Saturday
Verril Farms - 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA - Strawberry Festival! - This show was an absolute highlight of last year. We're looking forward to a return blast.

June 24 Sunday
Granite State Music Festival - Concord, NH - 10am - This looks to be a GREAT festival at a beautiful location in Concord, NH. More details to be announced as they develop.

June 30 Saturday
Marlborogh, MA - 11AM - Sponsored by UpWithArts - Union Common which is at 91 Main Street, the corner of Main and Bolton Streets. Free to the public If rain we'll be at the Marlborough Senior Center just a few blocks away at 250 Main Street.


July 2012

July 9 Monday
Burlington, MA - 6:30pm - Gazebo in front of Town Hall. One set. We really like this gazebo. It's a relaxing place to be and we settle right in.

July 10 Tuesday
Rockville, MD - 6:30pm - Rockville Town Square Kids Night Series - Trio for two sets. -

July 12 Thursday
Frederick, MD - Baker Park Bandshell - 200 East Middle Lane, Frederick, MD - 10:30am - Trio for one set.

July 14 Saturday
Brighton, MA - 3pm - WGBH Ice Cream Social

July 19 Thursday
Bristol, NH - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Kelley Park, Main St., Bristol, NH - We love playing in Bristol. If it rains we play in the old town hall.

July 20 Friday
Lexington, MA - One of the highlight shows of the year. Every year. Worth the trip.

July 21 Saturday
Martha's Vinyard, MA - The Tabernacle - Martha's Vinyard! More info to be supplied.

July 23 Monday
Nashua, NH - Greeley Park! - 7pm - 8pm

July 26 Thursday
Medford, MA - Town Hall - 7pm - 9pm

July 28 Saturday
Newton, MA - private show

July 31 Tuesday
Holliston, MA - 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Goodwill Park, 416 Green St., Holliston, MA - if rain... we don't play.



Buddy Cage's Speaker Cabinet at Ben Rudnick & Friends Tenth Anniversary Show

August 2012

August 1 Wednesday
Andover, MA - Town Hall - Our biyearly trek to Andover, MA. Always a highlight!

August 7 Tuesday
Bedford, NH - Town Pool - 20 County Road - 7pm.

August 8 Wednesday
Lowell, MA - Boarding House Park

August 9 Thursday
Chelmsford, MA - Farmer's Market - 2pm

August 9 Thursday
Arlington, MA - Robbins Library - 6pm

August 10 Friday
Sandwich, MA - Heritage Museum

August 15 Wednesday
Natick, MA - Town Center

August 16 Thursday
Arlington, MA - Robbins Library - raindate if required



Grass detail from Ben's Baby Taylor


August 2012

August 1 Wednesday
Andover, MA - Town Hall - Our biyearly trek to Andover, MA. Always a highlight!

August 7 Tuesday
Bedford, NH - Town Pool - 20 County Road - 7pm.

August 8 Wednesday
Lowell, MA - Boarding House Park

August 8 Wednesday
Jamestown, RI - 6:30pm - Veterans Memorial Square on the corner of Narragansett Avenue & Conanicus Ave.

August 9 Thursday
Chelmsford, MA - Farmer's Market on Town Common - 2pm - Rain location is the Central Baptist Church which is also on the Chelmsford Common just next to the old Town Hall. Rain location address is 9 Academy St., Chelmsford, MA

August 9 Thursday
Arlington, MA - Robbins Library - 6pm

August 10 Friday
Sandwich, MA - Heritage Museum

August 15 Wednesday
Natick, MA - Town Center

August 16 Thursday
Arlington, MA - Robbins Library - raindate if required



John Zevos


September 2012

September 5 Wednesday
Boson, MA - Titus Sparrow Park - 6pm - Great spot on the south side of Boston with the Prudential Center just a couple of blocks away.

September 16 Sunday
Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA - Family Fun Day - A couple of sets between 11:45am and 2:45pm - We've been invited back to this Trustees of Reservations' slice of heaven and we couldn't be more pleased. This is an absolutely beautiful location. We get to play two sprawling sets. This is a good day. Many other farm type activities are presented including mule rides.

From their website....

What makes Appleton Farms a special place?
Rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, and historic farm buildings are part of this pastoral landscape – a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. A gift of Colonel Francis R. Appleton, Jr., and his wife Joan, Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, established and maintained by nine generations of the Appleton family.

Grasslands here harbor one of New England’s largest populations of bobolinks and meadowlarks. Wetlands provide important spring feeding stops for migrating marsh birds and are home to frogs and salamanders, including the rare blue- and yellow-spotted salamander. Deer, fox, coyote, and mink are found in the fields, while the elusive fisher is common in the woodlands. Fall brings migrating hawks, and pine stands shelter owls in winter.


John's Tie-Dye
John's Tie-Dye


October 2012

October 20 Saturday
Wilmington, DE - World Cafe Live Delaware

October 21 Sunday
Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live Philadelphia

December 2012

December 15 Saturday
Regent Theater, Arlington, MA - Eleventh Annual Holiday Extravaganza - ELEVENTH!

December 28 Friday
Port Washington Public Library, One Library Drive, Port Washington, NY - 11:00am - 516-883-4400 - We're going to help the fine library folks of Port Washington, NY celebrate their 120th Anniversary!