OCTOBER NEWS
Greetings All,
Hope everyone had a great Porch-Fest season! By the looks of it on socials, there appears to be a very active music scene in our Greater Boston area.
Here's some fresh updates for us.
Be well, ~ Tim ( www.TIMKOmusic.com )
***Monday, Oct. 27th. Halloween Costume Party at Porter Belly's, Brighton, MA
This is always a good time... also, get 1/2 price wings/tenders from 7-10pm during football season. Yum! Sign up starts 7:15ish, Music starts 8pm, Ends 12am.
***Ward 4 Musicians
Hey, check out the artist spotlight on Ward 4's website! https://www.ward-4.com/events
...It showcases our weekly open mic and features cool images of regular players... Abe Dewing, Nathaniel Bradley, Mike Purtell, Tyler Casavant, Leandro Alonso, Aidan Devine, and yours truly. Every Wednesday. Sign up starts 6:30, Music at 7, ends at 9:45pm. 277 Auburn St., Newton, MA
*** Big Thanks
to Thom Griffin, Leandro Alonso, and Abe Dewing for covering for me at the open mics when I could not be there.
***Our Community is growing and taking to the streets!
It's so great to see our open mic community growing and connecting, from shows at the Midway and Jungle with Thom Griffin, Planet Nine, Julia Nadeau, Hadar, Ethan Mackler, Ben Cooper, etc, plus the Robin-Woodstock, and Abe Dewing's recent who's who porchfest.
Now Satish, of Digit Parka, has put together a later afternoon, all-original-music show in early Dec., which includes yours truly. Hope to see you there for the whole show and after-party!
Saturday, Dec. 6th
"The Digit Trust" ( a songwriter showcase )
at Union Tavern, Somerville, MA
4-5pm - TIMKO
5-6pm - Tyler Casavant Band
5-7pm - Digit Parka
cash at door: $10
> HAPPENINGS
*** Hal Holiday's Singer/Songwriter Night at Warp and Weft.
Note:If you're a songwriter and can bring a few folks to see you in Lowell, check this night out and reach out to Hal. [ https://www.facebook.com/halofatime ] - It may be for you!
Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 7-9pm
Featuring TIMKO and 3 other local singer/songwriters in the round.
at Warp & Weft, Lowell, MA
Hal hosts a monthly Songwriters in the Round at Warp & Weft, in Lowell, MA which features four regional musicians. It's a great spot with stage/sound/lights and yummy food/drink right in historic downtown Lowell. I'm honored to be participating on Tue. 11/18. Hal Holiday:
*** Zedervan Reunion Show
Tues., Nov 11, 5:30-8pm
at House of Blues Foundation Room
Landsdowne St., Boston
before the Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Tribute Show
space can be limited, so check with the band about tickets here:
https://www.instagram.com/zedervan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXRuYXJnZzJyM3R3ag==
Also, that mean Sam Lenney will be in town on 11/10 for Porters Open Mic!
*** NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance)
Nov. 6-9th, Albany, NY
The annual conference consists of networking opportunities with venue operators, radio DJ's, managers, booking agents, performers, and many other people that make up our acoustic music scene from Philly, Montreal, Boston, and Greater New England. Plus, they feature great classes and seminars on how a performer can dial in their music goals and get to the next level.
Register here:
https://nerfaconference.org/
*** New England Music Awards
Sunday, November 16th (winners announced). 4pm-9pm
Six String Grill and Stage – Foxboro, MA
Check out the nominees here:
*** Boston Music Awards
December 17, 2025 at Big Night Live., Boston, MA (winners announced)
The Boston Music Awards (BMAs) is one of the longest-running regional music award shows in the U.S. Since 1987, the BMAs have recognized and celebrated local musicians across all genres.
Public voting runs from October 10, 2025 at 12:00pm until November 14, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Check out the nominees here:
https://bostonmusicawards.com/nominees/
*** Community Calendar
If you're playing a gig or porchfest, let us know by filling out this form to be featured in the Community Calendar.
(only available to newsletter subscribers, this link is only found here, in this letter.)
https://bostonlovesmusic.com/gig-submissions
| Artist Name | Gig Date | Venue Name | Venue City | Start Time | End Time | Cover Charge Price, or FREE? (ex. $10, or ex. FREE) | More Info |
| Costume Party Open Mic | 10/27/2025 | Porter Belly's | Brighton | 7:30 | 12am | free | 1/2 price wings/tenders 7-10pm |
| Zedervan | 11/11/2025 | House of Blues Foundation Room | Boston | 5:30pm | 8pm | ? | Foundation Room at House Blues, Boston. |
| TIMKO | 11/18/2025 | Warp & Weft | Lowell, MA | 7pm | 9pm | free | Singer/Songwriters in the Round presented by Hal Holiday |
| TIMKO, Tyler Casavant, Digit Parka | 12/06/2025 | Union Tavern | Somerville | 4pm | 7pm | $10.00 | all originals showcase |
> RELEASES by OUR OPEN MIC COMMUNITY
***Mahadasha - "Trains"
Jackson Wu has a really cool album out called, "Trains"... it gives me a bit of that Elliot Smith vibe. Plenty of neat guitar parts, chill grooves and words.
He can be found at both Ward 4 and Porter Belly's.
Check it out:
*** Paul Phillipino - "World's Collide"
Links:
- YouTube - unlisted link his friends
- SoundCloud - his page on the musicians' social network
> GIG OPPORTUNITY
*** Don't Forget Your Art!
...is a regular event series designed to give artists and performers of varying experience an opportunity to show their gifts in public. It seeks to raise money for a cause and provide a bit of money to artists and performers for their efforts. Next show is Winter 2026 at Unite Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock, Newton, 02466. Just off the pike. Talk to Eric for future bookings of original singer/songwriter music. https://dontforgetyourart.net/
> OPEN MICs, (Hosted by TIMKO)
*** Mondays at 7:30pm
at Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
*** Wednesdays at 6:30pm
at Ward 4, 277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
*** Thursdays at 7:00pm
at KofC (Knights of Columbus) 23 W. Foster St., Melrose, Hosted by TIMKO (3rd), Mark T (1st), Johnny O.(2nd), TomCat (4th), Mystery Host (5th).
Find more info at: www.BostonLovesMusic.com
Find my music and happenings at:
"The life I love is playing music with my friends" ~ Willie Nelson