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Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts.
Winter 2024 Brown Bag Concert: Trío Búho
November 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
Admission: Free & Open to the Public
Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon
Audience: All Ages
A Latin jazz group featuring pianist José Soto, bassist Greg Loughman, and percussionist Ricardo Guerra. Together, they have forged a new and distinctive voice, rooted both in the rhythms and songs from across Latin America and the improvisational approach of jazz. A unique and irresistible blend, rhythmically infectious, melodically appealing, and peppered with exciting and surprising complexities. Costa Rican pianist José Soto has performed internationally with artists including Luciana Souza, Chico Pinheiro, Danilo Perez, and Cheo Feliciano. Bassist Greg Loughman has performed with artists including Jerry Bergonzi, Mark Murphy, the Rhythm Future Quartet, and Danilo Perez. Cuban-American percussionist Ricardo Guerra has studied with Lazaro “Tato” Alfonso (Irakere), teaches at Belongó Afro Latin Jazz Alliance of NY, and has performed with such varied artists as George Cables, Billy Wylder, and the Boston Lyric Opera
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, 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 the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm, by calling 508-752-0888.
Time: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon
Audience: All Ages
A Latin jazz group featuring pianist José Soto, bassist Greg Loughman, and percussionist Ricardo Guerra. Together, they have forged a new and distinctive voice, rooted both in the rhythms and songs from across Latin America and the improvisational approach of jazz. A unique and irresistible blend, rhythmically infectious, melodically appealing, and peppered with exciting and surprising complexities. Costa Rican pianist José Soto has performed internationally with artists including Luciana Souza, Chico Pinheiro, Danilo Perez, and Cheo Feliciano. Bassist Greg Loughman has performed with artists including Jerry Bergonzi, Mark Murphy, the Rhythm Future Quartet, and Danilo Perez. Cuban-American percussionist Ricardo Guerra has studied with Lazaro “Tato” Alfonso (Irakere), teaches at Belongó Afro Latin Jazz Alliance of NY, and has performed with such varied artists as George Cables, Billy Wylder, and the Boston Lyric Opera
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, 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 the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm, by calling 508-752-0888.
Whenever possible, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM, and streamed live on WICN.org.