North Central Mass Events

The Robin Lane Band @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Don't miss the riveting and shiver-inducing Robin Lane showcase her musical artistry with her band at the Bull Run on March 10. Robin’s new album, Dirt Road to Heaven is available on Boston’s Red on Red Records. The album’s theme, writes Boston Herald’s Brett Milano “is she’s still the musical friend who’ll join you walking that dirt […]

Yoke Shire’s St. Patrick’s Day Show @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some delicious corned beef, Guinness, and don't forget New England's Premiere Irish Music Group Yoke Shire too. Be there at the Bull Run on March 17 for some authentic Celtic fun. "Yoke Shire know how to throw a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!” declared Bill Copeland’s Music News in their review of […]

James Montgomery April Fools Day Show @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

No, it's not a prank. James Montgomery really is performing at the Bull Run on April 1. So, don't be a fool. Come & party with the band that knows what Blues/Rock is all about - The James Montgomery Band. Whether it's sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, James Montgomery always […]

Kofi Baker Drums Some Cream @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Kofi Baker, along with his dad, Ginger Baker, form one of the most talented familial legacies in drumming history. Channeling his multi-generational talent through the music of Cream and Blind Faith, Kofi plays at the Bull Run on April 2. Son of legendary drummer Ginger Baker, Kofi Baker is a name synonymous with drumming excellence. Without question, Kofi […]

Wildly Fun Rick Estrin & the Nightcats @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Experience the award-winning harmonica virtuoso Rick Estrin and his high-energy musical cohorts, the Nightcats, at the Bull Run on April 6. “Powerful, rollicking and magical…virtuoso harp, wildly eccentric guitar, sly, streetwise vocals and great songs” – Blues & Rhythm “These are serious musicians having a hotter than hot good time. It’s tough to stay in your seat […]

Rachael Kilgour @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Rachael Kilgour's deep lyrics and emotional musical delivery will be on stage at the Bull Run on April 8. Rachael Kilgour is a Minnesotan songwriter and singer whose lyric-driven work and intimate performances have been called both brave and humane. The 2015 grand prize winner of the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition and winner of the 2017 Kerrville New Folk Contest, […]

Whistlin’ Wonderland and Alt Country @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Take a journey through a musical wonderland with Carolyn Wonderland's uniquely enchanting whistling and multi-instrumental talents at the Bull Run on April 14. In addition to recording and touring the world with John Mayall since 2018, Carolyn Wonderland has recently signed to Alligator Records and has been on the top of the Blues, Americana, and Alt Country charts, gathering critical acclaim […]

Phriends with Phlair: Tribute to the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh & Friends

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Tribute band the Phriends of Phil go on a musical Phish-ing expedition at The Bull Run on April 15. This phantastic assembly of musicians called together by Jim Stevens is inspired by the legendary Phil Lesh & Friends shows from San Francisco’s Warfield Theater in April of 1999. In case you didn't know. Phil Lesh is a […]

Elvis-Meets-Marvin Acrobatics: Rising Star Dwayne Haggins @ Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Feast one's eyes and ears on the "fusion of Elvis Presley and Marvin Gaye." Massachusetts' own Dwayne Haggins wows with his vocal and musical acrobatics at the Bull Run on April 15. Dwayne Haggins has been described as “the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And even, “the ‘what-took-you-so-long?’ […]

Blood Brothers Showcase Rock & Blues Roots

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Winners of the 2022 Blues Music Award for “Blues Rock Album” and the BMA for “Blues Rock Artist” respectively; Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia will be at the Bull Run as "Blood Brothers" on April 20. In addition to their own rock, blues and roots individual tunes, the set will feature a number of songs […]

Buskin & Batteau Match Wits and Riffs

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Buskin & Batteau and Friends will be having some fun in a comedy-filled musical jamboree on their April Fools Tour at the Bull Run on April 21. Multiple award-winning singer/songwriters David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, Shanna in a Dress and John Forster are set to perform funny songs in-the-round for the month of April, in the first ever "Buskin & […]

Roots Rocker and “Cowpunk” Sarah Borges at Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Her newest album recorded with the same producer of Joan Jett, expect similar musical mastery from Sarah Borges at the Bull Run on April 22. Sarah Borges’ unbridled joy at making music two decades into a storied career comes through loud and clear with her newest album "Together Alone." Recorded remotely with longtime producer Eric “Roscoe” […]