River Rock Blues Band

Hosting Blues Open Mic from 8 to 11

Julian Baptista

On the deck from 6 to 9:30

Julian Baptista is a young singer/songwriter from Salem, Massachusetts who performs modern folk rock; acoustic songs with an edge. Julian’s songs tell stories about justice, love lost and gained, and about personal discovery.  Julian began learning guitar at age 11 and was professionally trained to sing both popular and classical opera music. Julian's first album “Lost in the Crowd” was recently released. North Shore area musician and producer Raymond Gonzalez both produced and performed on this album.

Benjamin Road Band

Jazz from 7 to 10:30

River Rock Blues Band

Hosting Blues open mic from 8 to 11

Mike Fritz Blues Band

Blues from 7 to 10:30

Berklee alum and pianist/vocalist Mike Fritz brings his sizzling combination of jazz, blues and funk to the River Rock on a steady basis; in fact, the Mike Fritz  Quartet is the River Rock’s resident house band. Whether burning through a funky Herbie Hancock piece, swinging a Thelonious Monk standard or singing the blues, Mike brings unbridled passion to every performance. Add in his unique work on the harmonica (Mike makes his own customized “harps” for different tunes), the crackerjack rhythm section of Dave Fox (drums) and Tom Sheppard (bass), and the eclectic Tom Yates on guitar, and you’re guaranteed a great night of music.

Peter Smith Trio

Jazz from 7 to 10:30

Mike Fritz Blues Band

Blues from TBA

Filming of the Mike Fritz Blues Band DVD: “Live at the River Rock”

Join us on a special night at the River Rock as we witness the filming of the Mike Fritz Blues Band for the upcoming “Live at the River Rock: the Mike Fritz Blues Band”. 

Mike will perform his originals and unique interpretations of blues standards for the multi-camera high-def shoot.  Whether burning through a funky Herbie Hancock piece, swinging a Thelonious Monk standard or singing the blues, Mike brings unbridled passion to every performance. Add in his unique work on the harmonica(Mike makes his own customized “harps” for different tunes), the crackerjack rhythm section of Dave Fox(drums) , Tom Sheppard (bass), and the eclectic Tom Yates on guitar, and you’re guaranteed a very special night of music that will be captured for posterity. Come witness history at the River Rock!

Calaboose

Hosting Blues Open Mic from 8 to 11

Calaboose has been honing their craft in many bands for years before finding each other and now they are really rockin' the house.  Lori sings with great bluesy gusto, lending her voice to the best tunes by Etta James, Susan Tedeschi, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, and Janis Joplin.  The band also kicks it up, covering Derek and The Dominos, CCR, the Beatles, Jerry Garcia Band, Bo Diddley, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Taj Mahall, and many more.  Andrew's guitar playing, inspired by his heroes from all the above bands, has played all over the area in the Regulators, (then Deregulators) ascap recording artists and a mainstay at the Framingham Blues Festival, also opening for Robert Cray at the Hampton Beach Casinso.  Tom's venerable ivory tinkling embodies the soul of Jerry Lee Lewis and Professor Longhair.  Vinny lays down a solid bottom end which Gordon 's fine drumming complements.  Put 'em together , stir 'em up...it's Calaboose!

Ken Selcer

On the Deck from 6 to 9:30

Kenny is a warm, eclectic performer who performs a wide range of material: folk, rock, blues, country and reggae and everything in between. He has been delighting audiences on the New England club and coffeehouse circuit for years. The stunning guitar work and intimate vocals keep audiences asking for more. He plays known classics with original spice, as well as originals that will get you tapping your feet and singing along.

Innervisions

Jazz from 7 to 10:30

Innervisions has been offering some of the best instrumental jazz, Latin, blues, funk and more at restaurants, clubs and private events around New England since 2003. The group performs a hip blend of music by other composers plus dynamic original material.