SHK is Frank Sullivan, Jim Haggerty and Steve Kitay. We’ve been arranging events featuring greater Boston’s finest musicians at Boston Harbor Distillery in Dorchester since 2021.
Great things are happening at the Distillery - check back often as we build out our 2026 schedule!
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The Delta Generators
SATURDAY If you are not familiar with the Delta Generators, you really owe it to yourself to check these guys out. They have sold out shows throughout the Northeast US and Europe with powerhouse front man Brian Templeton (Radio Kings, The Proven Ones) at the helm. Their music brings together their diverse musical influences, drawing on the traditions of Blues, Roots, R&B, Americana, and Rock to create a soul-filled funky sound uniquely their own. This is a reprise of their previous shows at the Distillery where they had the sell out audiences on their feet most of the evening. “Don’t Hand Me Down”
The BT-ALC Big Band
FRIDAY Get ready for a night of High-Octane Funk as the 18-piece big band known as BT-ALC takes over our historic Boston Harbor Distillery. This isn't your standard big band ensemble—this is a powerhouse collective of Boston’s most elite session players, brass heavyweights, and groove masters coming together for one night of pure, unadulterated rhythm and funk. You’d have to go Symphony Hall and a full orchestra to find more talent on one stage - but you get to experience their incredible sound at our intimate Dorchester refuge. An event not to be missed. “All Aboard The Soul Funky Train” “That Sound”
The Debo Ray Experience
SATURDAY Award winning powerhouse vocalist and performer Debo Ray is returning to the Distillery with her great band, AND, special for this performance, Debo will be backed up by a trio of phenomenal singers - all headliners in their own right. They’ll be providing us an extraordinary night of contemporary R&B, rock, jazz, and funk - performing tracks from Debo’s debut album alongside previews from her upcoming EP. You can also expect powerful covers of legendary artists like Chaka Khan and Tina Turner. This event promises more than just a concert; it is designed to be a "deep emotional experience." A sample original: “Feeling Lucky" - A cover from a recent BHD show: “Heartbreaker"
The Musella-Cote Band’s Tribute to The Who
FRIDAY This is no ordinary tribute band! Joe has been Berklee’s classic rock guitar prof for over 25 years. Chris Cote (of Duke Robbilard, Giant Kings and many other collaborations) is a much sought after amazingly versatile frontman. Backed by their all-star crew, SHK’s Jim Haggerty on bass, Marty Richards on drums, and Andrew Beckman on keys, they have packed the Distillery a number of times with their amazing Led Zeppelin Tributes - and it’s been over 2 years since they blew us away with their WHO show - so it’s long overdue. This is gonna be a blast!
Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers
SATURDAY Erin Harpe has been called “one of the most dynamic, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene” by Living Blues Magazine. Erin and her band have won or been nominated for many awards and tour the US and abroad sharing their unique brand of blues-inspired dance music that evokes a wild southern juke joint where the whiskey and gin are flowing and everybody’s dancing. As a special treat for this show, their Country Blues duo featuring Erin and husband Jim, will open the evening with a sampling their latest, widely acclaimed new tribute album to the great Mississippi John Hurt and the full band will come out to rock the Disitllery for the 2nd set. “Big Road”
Terraplane Lane + The One Dime Band
SATURDAY These two bands return together after putting on one of our favorite shows of 2025 . Opening the evening this time will be the award winning One Dime Band, who has represented New England twice at the annual International Blues Competition in Memphis. Their engaging straightforward take on the blues has thrilled audiences at the the Distillery in their several previous appearances - returning this time as a trio. And then the stage will be taken over by Terraplane Lane (f/k/a the Speakeasies) one of most exciting, coolest up-and-coming bands around. They share their wonderful blend of blues, rock and soul thru through unique, engaging interpretations of classic tunes and a growing catalog of inspired originals. They are becoming one of the most reliably fun bands in greater Boston. ODB: “Babylon Cloud” TL: “Speak Easy”
Sarah Borges + Stan Martin
SATURDAY A great mixed rock/country co-bill featuring the Sara Borges Band and the Stan Martin Band. Taunton raised Sarah Borges is a singer/songwriter/entertainer who has thrilled audiences across the US and Europe with her unique rock sound. She’s bringing her full all-star band with her for this event - including Keith Voegele (Bottle Rockets, Marshall Crenshaw), Kenny Soule (Nantucket, PKM, Walter Trout) and Mike Oram (Juliana Hatfield, Abbie Barrett, Andrea Gillis),. Stan Martin is “a skilled writer and musician who is unabashedly, unapologetically country” and “a fixture on the small but authentic Boston Country Music scene for over a decade with a California flair and an east coast swagger. And it's good...damn good.” Borges: “Lucky Day” “House on a Hill” Martin: “El Tarantino”, “@BHD”
Samantha Farrell’s “Blue Christmas” Holiday Extravaganza
Sunday: Please join us for the 2nd annual Samantha Farrell’s "A Blue Christmas" - a joyful holiday extravaganza at Boston Harbor Distillery! This unforgettable night will be hosted by Samantha, one of SHK’s all-time favorite performers, and features a stellar lineup of her most talented friends: soul & R&B singer songwriters Jesse Dee and Jen Kearney, the masters of 3 part harmony, the Brothers McCann plus another exciting surprise guest or two. Backing these amazing singers will be Chris Hersch and the MoonRaiders – a band of veteran musicians who were nominated for New England’s Best Roots Act of the Year.. Come embrace the spirit of the holidays with Samantha Farrell and her friends, while sipping on the Distillery’s craft cocktails and seasonal offerings. Make this Blue Christmas one to remember! a taste of Holiday Samantha
The Debo Ray Classic Rock Show + the Kemp Harris Duo
Saturday: Two of the most talented singers and engaging performers that you’ll ever see in a small, intimate venue like ours. Grammy nominated Debo Ray has appeared at Carnegie Hall with Teri Lynn Carrington, as a lead in an opera with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and as the headliner with her own all-star bands on many different stages. She is a powerhouse vocalist with incredible range, passion and stage presence - and she is bringing her “Band of Bros” to entertain us with her very special selection of classic rock covers. Debo’s "Since I've Been Loving You." NPR described Kemp Harris as a singer who will “take your breath away” - Blues Revue said he “he writes with an understanding of what our lives lack. He delivers this wisdom with a timeless voice”. These are 2 of our favorite performers on any stage and we cannot be more excited that both of them will be performing on ours. Kemp’s “Love the One You’re With”
The Musella/Cote Band does Zeppelin
Friday: If you have joined us for any of their previous shows, you know this is no ordinary tribute band and that they do a phenomenal Zeppelin! Joe Musella has been Berklee’s classic rock guitar professor for some 30 years and is a master of Jimmy Page’s sound. Much sought after Boston vocalist Chris Cote (of Duke Robillard, the Giant Kings and many other collaborations) nails Robert Plant’s style like few others. Together w/ SHK’s Jim Haggerty (bass) and Bill D’Agostino (drums), they will be playing a selection of your favorite Zeppelin classics. a taste: Lemon Song
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Sunday: Rooted deeply in the blues, this band has a distinctive sound that also incorporates rock n’ roll, New Orleans, some Country, funk… A great band that has traveled the world for nearly 30 years, Johnny’s gripping voice and harp playing is wonderfully complemented their guitarist and singer, Delanie Pickering, and Jeremy Berlin on keys. These guys truly kick ass - as entertaining a dance party blues band as you’ll find around. Note the early start time - 4pm doors, 5pm showtime. She Belongs to Me . Hip Shakin’:
The Racky Thomas Band
Saturday: Racky Thomas lives and breathes the blues. Inspired by the likes of SRV, Taj Mahal, Mississippi John Hurt, Johnny Shines, Robert Johnson and Paul Rishell - Thomas formed the Racky Thomas Band in 1995 soon after graduating from Berklee. The band features Pete Henderson on guitar, Michael Avery on drums, Matt McCabe on piano, bassist Russell Keyes, with Thomas leading the charge on vocals and harmonica. This group of veteran musicians have drawn on a wide range of influences to develop what has evolved into a delicious musical ‘gumbo’ of blues, gospel, country blues, boogie, and fifties rock and roll. These guys are pure entertainment! “Biscuit Makin’ Woman”
The A-Beez ft Debo
Saturday: This is a reprise of perhaps our favorite show of 2025. The A-Beez are literally one of the funkiest bands around. Amy and Aaron Bellamy have toured internationally and have backed such stars as Chaka Khan, Terri Lyne Carrington, and G Love in addition to many others. Their ensemble, the A-Beez, always features the area’s finest musicians, and the line-up for this show is truly top-shelf with their longtime drummer Muu WIlliams, virtuoso guitarist Lyle Brewer (Neighbor, Ryan Montbleau, Lori McKenna), saxophonist Greg Blair (Frankie Valli, The Temptations, The Four Tops, etc ), trumpeter Maz Maher (Snarky Puppy with whom he's won 5 Grammys) and Grammy nominated vocalist Debo Ray (Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Bobby McFerrin, Screaming Headless Torsos). A show not to be missed! “Better Way”
One Dime Band + The Speakeasies
Saturday: This will be one helluva double bill. The award winning One Dime Band has represented New England twice at the annual International Blues Competition in Memphis. Their engaging straightforward take on the blues has thrilled audiences at the the Distillery in their several previous appearances Their album “Live Hustle” was recorded at the Distillery a little over a year ago - this is one cut from that recording “Soul to Keep” And opening the evening will be one of the most exciting new local bands we’ve seen in quite a while. The Speakeasies take their bluesy approach to their own originals and a truly fun selection of classic rock and funk tunes. “Player”
The Dogmatics + The Carnivals
Saturday: One of the city’s most legendary rock ’n’ roll bands, The Dogmatics makes their Boston Harbor Distillery debut. They got together in 1981 and quickly became known as Boston’s House Band with their raw, high-energy mix of garage rock, punk, and rockabilly and these guys are still going strong. “Nothing to Be Learned” “Think Twice” Opening the evening will a great new-ish rock n’ roll band, The Carnivals - a 2025 New England Music Award nominee for Best Live Act of the year. “Greasy Pole” Expect a night of sweat-soaked rock ’n’ roll that moves from New Orleans shuffle to Boston garage grit—two great bands, one unforgettable show.
Seconds Out - a tribute to Genesis
Saturday: Seconds Out returns to the Distillery with their Tribute to the Music of Genesis. They are a five-piece band that focuses on both the Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel eras. Founded in 2023, Seconds Out endeavors to play faithfully not only the more rock-driven songs (and some pop hits!) under Phil Collins’ term, but the rich and complex musical pieces from the Peter Gabriel era as well. They’ve been a huge draw in greater NYC and we’re thrilled they are coming back to our Dorcheter refuge after their fantastic debut a year ago. Phil-era reel Peter-era reel
Listen to This
Friday: Miles Davis’s early electric music was an enthralling, groundbreaking, funk and rock infused jazz style that never grows old. This octet stacked with great local talent recreates that sound in a way that is pretty much guaranteed to blow you away. “Listen to This”, featuring the likes of bandleader Jerome Deupree (Morphine), Dave Bryant (Ornette Coleman) and Russ Gershon (Either/Orchestra, Lookie-Lookie), have inspired standing ovations at all 4 of their previous appearances at the Distillery. => In A Silent Way
Ward Hayden & the Outliers + Other Brother Daryl
Saturday: Well - this is gonna be one helluva evening! Headlining will be Ward Hayden and the Outliers who are squeezing their brief return to the States (and the Distillery) in between an extensive Scandinavian tour and a tour of Belgium, France and Spain. Their "distinctive take on C&W with a rock’n’roll kick" takes many forms - recently on a great album celebrating Ward’s South Shore upbringing and another displaying the band’s interpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s music. This evening will be the official album release show for their latest recording of original tunes called "Little by Little". Glory Days. Opening the night will be a relatively newly formed group that is most worthy of headlining on their own. Other Brother Darryl, a seven piece, Boston-based alt-country supergroup, were the winners of the 2024 Boston Music Award for Country Artist of the Year and have been blowing away audiences and critics alike with how polished they are. Until I do, Drive
Wall of Grass Benefit to Support Breast Cancer Research
Thursday: The Wall of Grass is an informal ensemble of some of the finest Boston area folk and rock musicians who get together periodically to support important causes. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and 26 of these wonderful and talented folks are returning to the Distillery (check ticket link for who) - this year to support Susan G Komen and its funding of research contributing to a cure for breast cancer and better treatment and support for breast cancer patients. This is an incredible event - the musicians gather in a large semi-circle and in varying clusters, they perform many great songs, most of which you will likely know. And all to support an organization that is looking to cure a disease that undoubtedly has affected all of us in one way or another.
The Dennis Brennan Band
Wednesday: The original Dennis Brennan Band makes its return to the Distillery - featuring Boston’s treasured singer / songwriter / guitarist / mouth-harpist Dennis Brennan backed by Duke Levine (Bonnie Raitt, Peter Wolf) and Kevin Barry (Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf), truly one of the country’s best guitar tandems, and the phenomenal rhythm section of Richard Gates and Billy Beard. Tickets just went on sale and this show always fills up quickly so get your tix now.
The Nightflies
Saturday: The Nightflies are a fantastic collaboration of 10 musicians dedicated to recreating the music of Steely Dan. Their 5 vocalists, 2 guitarists, 2 sax players, pianist and rhythm section will bring you back to some of the best music of the 1970’s. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen brought wonderfully hip sounds that to the world thru Steely Dan - including hits like Reelin’ In the Years, Kid Charlemagne and Bodhisattva and this band really brings that sound alive. This septet octet nonet dectet is truly wondeful - it’s always a cool evening when they play the Distillery.
The Love Dogs
Saturday - Inviting the Love Dogs to play the Distillery has been long overdue. They are one of the most high-energy, musically engaging, and totally fun dance bands around! As Blues Review once noted: “If there was a Superbowl for crowd pleasing Rhythm & Blues, a photo of The Love Dogs would be on every Wheaties box in America.” The Love Dog recipe: take a red-hot horn—down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour that over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called “the best in the business,” and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Then season it with years on the road, tearing up juke joints, festivals, and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. And voila - as tasty an evening of music as you could hope for. Keep On Lyin'
The Gravel Project + Peter Prince
Friday - The Gravel Project delivers blues-rock at it’s best - embodying the spirit of Santana combined with the classic raw energy and moving songwriting of The Allman Brothers and Tedeschi Trucks Band. They have shared the stage with a number of great bands including Tedeschi Trucks and Dave Matthews have headlined many shows around New England, including several previous killer shows at the Distillery. Find What You Need. Opening the evening will be a rare solo appearance of Peter Prince - who either solo or with his full-throttle, rocket-soul band "Moon Boot Lover," delivers a one-of-a-kind mix of rock, funk and soul, with dynamic versatility and range. He has toured the country multiple times in multiple guises and shared the stage with Derek Trucks, Grace Potter & Tim Reynolds to name a few, Part of a Man. This will be one helluva evening of great music.
The Musella-Cote Band
Friday - This is no ordinary tribute band! Every one of their previous Distillery shows has been an old fashioned rock-fest. Joe Musella has been Berklee’s classic rock guitar prof for some 30 years and much sought after Chris Cote (of Duke Robillard, the Giant Kings and many other collaborations) is as versatile a vocalist as you’ll find around town. Together w/ SHK’s veteran bassist Jim Haggerty, powerhouse master drummer Marty RIchards, Berklee’s Piano Department Chair Dave Limina on keys, and Kevin Belz on co-lead guitar - these guys will be wow’ing us with a tribute to the “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” album from 1970 - a landmark of blues-rock passion, famed for its searing guitar interplay between Eric Clapton and Duane Allman and its deeply emotive songwriting. Among other classics, this album features the title song “Layla” and “Bell Bottom Blues”. A not to be missed event!
Canyon Lights + Jesse Ahern
Thursday - Fronted by Tim Carman and Pat Faherty, both formerly of GA-20, Canyon Lights are a blend of throwback rock n’ roll, swampy Americana, and heavy blues. While they only came together as this band less than 2 years ago, they have already made a big name for themselves. Most recently, they toured nationally opening for George Thorogood and the Destroyers. This show will be a celebration of their debut album: this is the title song Breathe Easy Opening the evening will Jesse Ahern who WBUR described as a “Rabble-rousing troubadour [who] has earned an international following for his politically charged working-class roots rock". He has toured internationally opening for the likes of the Dropkick Murphys. Straight to Hell. We are thrilled to have both Canyon Lights and Jesse back at the Distillery!
FIGMENT
POSTPONED - this will be rescheduled for the fall. We a
Saturday - Figment is a high-energy collective that merges blues and electronic funk with the improvisational spirit of jazz fusion. Born out of jam sessions at Northeastern University in 2024, the band has quickly developed a tight, playful sound inspired by artists like Vulfpeck, Snarky Puppy, and Herbie Hancock. Don't let their youth fool you - these are very talented musicians who focus on creating engaging and dynamic music while balancing complex harmonies and rhythms with a groove that gets people moving. They have a great vocalist - but here is an instrumental sample of their sound from a recent rehearsal Red Baron
2nd Annual Blues Fest
Sunday afternoon - We at SHK Music are thrilled to be co-sponsoring the return of this special event with the Boston Blues Society. The featured acts will be Brian Templeton and The Delta Generators, Canyon Lights and The White Owls PLUS Boston Blues Society award winning One Dime Acoustic Duo playing between sets (weather permitting, they’ll be playing outside). PLUS a Food Truck will be on site. Last year’s Fest was a wonderful experience and this one is set up to be even more entertaining. Get your tix early for this one.
The Luiza Girardello Band + Flora
Friday - We are thrilled to be be bringing Luiza Girardello and her great band back to the Distillery for the 3rd time. Brazilian-born, Boston-based. award winning Luiza Girardello is a singer-songwriter whose work defies easy categorization, blending the rhythmic pulse of South America with the raw energy of alternative rock, the sophistication of jazz, and the emotional immediacy of Latin-inspired melodies. Flora is a Boston-based instrumental progressive metal band who strives to push forward the boundaries of music by crafting emotive compositions that engage the listener, creating a sound that is as visceral as it is cerebral. Blending dizzying rhythms, lush harmonies, and soulful melodies, GTFO
TAMI-FEST V
A Saturday afternoon in North Quincy - We are hosting a very special outdoor concert to benefit a dear friend of the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville music community featuring 3 great bands:
Magen Tracy and the Missed Connections
The Musella-Cote Band’s Led Zeppelin Matinee
Sunday - This is no ordinary tribute band! Joe Musella has been Berklee’s classic rock guitar prof for some 25 years and is a master of Jimmy Page’s sound. Much sought after Boston vocalist Chris Cote (of Duke Robillard, the Giant Kings and many other collaborations) nails Robert Plant’s style like few others. Along with the H in SHK, Jim Haggerty on bass and Marty Richards on drums, these guys are returning for what will undoubtedly be another great classic rock experience. Lemon Song
The Nightflies
Saturday - The Nightflies are a fantastic collaboration of 10 musicians dedicated to recreating the music of Steely Dan. Their 5 vocalists, 2 guitarists, 2 sax players, pianist and rhythm section will bring you back to some of the best music of the 1970’s - the wonderfully hip sounds that Walter Becker and Donald Fagen brought to the world - including hits like Reelin’ In the Years, Kid Charlemagne and Bodhisattva. These guys truly rocked out the Distillery in their previous appearance last year. This is gonna be a another really cool evening.
Stan Martin Band + Tad Overbaugh & the Late Arrivals
Friday@BHD - This very special country-rock co-bill features the Stan Martin Band and special guests Tad Overbaugh & the Late Arrivals. Stan Martin is “a skilled writer and musician who is unabashedly, unapologetically country” and “a fixture on the small but authentic Boston Country Music scene for over a decade.[who has] a California flair and an east coast swagger and it's good...damn good.” Opening the evening will be the Late Arrivals who are a 4-piece, heartland-inspired, rock 'n' roll band from Boston, MA. Driving down that highway of roots-rock, alt-country, midwestern-tinged power-pop, and classic country/rockabilly influences who have opened for the likes of The Drive-By Truckers, Son Volt, The Bottle Rockets and Cracker. Martin: El Tarantino, @BHD Overbaugh: Open Road and Blue Sky
Lookie Lookie!
Friday@BHD: With a number of previous killer shows at the Distillery under their belt, we happily call Lookie our house band. They always brings an irresistible, infectious Latin energy that has our audience moving and shaking. With echoes of the great Eddie Palmieri, Buena Vista Social Club and other masters of the boogaloo sound, Lookie Lookie shows have the feel of a joyous Cuban street party. 4 percussionists, 1 bassist, 3 horn players, and all 8 sing! Fantástico! Pure fun! ==> “Bugalu Breakdown” “Lookie Two”
Wall of Grass - Breast Cancer Benefit
Thursday@BHD: *** Postponed *** Apologies for any inconvenience but we need to reschedule this event - looking towards this October as the likely timeframe.
Here’s the rest of what we currently have scheduled. More in the works so check back often.
APRIL
Sat 11: Jesse Ahern tickets/details
Sat 25: The White Owls w/s/g Duke Robillard tix coming soon
Sun 26: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish tix coming soon
JUNE
SAT 13: The Musella-Cote Band do Zeppelin tix coming soon
SUN 14: The third annual Boston Harbor Distillery Blues Fest in the planning stage