Spring 2027 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring City of Four

Artist: City of Four
City of Four’s Brown Bag concert performance will feature an all-original set of groove-based modern jazz fusion music comprised of new compositions from the band’s recent tour of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. 

City of Four’s original brand of groove-based jazz fusion has been called a “cornucopia of jazz melodies,” (The Big Takeover) where “each member brings something unique to the table.” (Stamish Malcuss, Jazz Sensibilities) The music collective features the original compositions and improvisations of its four members in an electrified instrumental jazz combo format, merging modern jazz, funk, jazz-rock fusion, hip hop, and progressive rock. “When the jazz, funk and progressive styles come together it can be a beautiful thing.” (Rob Duguay, Rock n’Heavy) Mike Caudill (saxophone, EWI) formed the group with fellow Worcester County native Cat Tremblay (keyboards) when both musicians were students at UMass Amherst, and since then the duo has joined forces with top players in the Boston area.

Admission: Free & Open to the Public



Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch!

Time: Doors 11:30am | Show at Noon

Audience: All Ages

The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are free, open to the public, and subject to change.

The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. Please note, there is no elevator access to the balcony. All concerts take place in the Great Hall on the third floor. If you need assistance, please contact Mechanics Hall at 508-752-5608.

Whenever possible, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM, and streamed live on WICN.org.

Experience Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.

Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.