Palmer Street Series

Summer Series

Club Passim in partnership with Berklee College of Music brings FREE live music to Palmer St. in Harvard Square weekly on Thursday from June 12th to August 14th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

All concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Artist Lineup

Passim Presents
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Maren DoughtyCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Maren Doughty is a Boston-based folk singer-songwriter originally from Northern Michigan, where she grew up by the shores of Lake Superior. Surrounded by a landscape of forests and water, she found early inspiration in the way the natural world reflects inner growth and change, an influence that continues to shape her reflective, acoustic-driven sound. Doughty began singing, songwriting, playing guitar, and self-producing at a young age, always drawn to the joy of creative collaboration. She now performs solo, as part of the vocal trio Stereo Three, and with a full band of close friends.
ThursdayJul 31
Show5:30PM
Free
Passim Presents
Valerio ApuzzoValerio Apuzzo is a trumpet player, composer, and educator from Rome, currently active between Italy and the United States. After graduating from Siena Jazz and collaborating with renowned artists such as Miguel Zenón, Ron Carter, and Joe Lovano, he was awarded a full scholarship to pursue his studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston. His musical work ranges from contemporary jazz to creative improvisation, bringing a distinctive and evolving voice to stages across Europe and the U.S.
ThursdayAug 7
Show5:30PM
Free
Passim Presents
ZARAZara is an Armenian-Canadian jazz and folk singer-songwriter who blends introspective storytelling with rich harmonies and experimental textures. Influenced by artists such as Maro, Madison Cunningham, and Lianne La Havas, she brings a fresh and thoughtful voice to her genre. Now a senior at Berklee College of Music, Zara first gained wider recognition as a participant on the popular French-Canadian TV show Star Académie in 2021. Set to release her debut album in 2025, Zara’s music explores themes of vulnerability, self-discovery, and emotional depth. With a growing presence across the US and Canada, she has already captivated audiences from Montreal to Los Angeles.
ThursdayAug 14
Show5:30PM
Free
Passim Presents
Gabe KuchanGabe Kuchan is a genre-blending guitarist, songwriter, and artist from Chicago, Illinois, crafting a warm, soulful sound that fuses funk, jazz, neo-soul, rock, and folk. His latest release, Just Whatever: Live Session, marks his biggest leap of faith yet as a songwriter and artist. Whether performing with a full band, grooving through a solo acoustic set, or collaborating with a wide range of musicians, Kuchan strives to capture the subtle, powerful moments that make each performance meaningful. His music serves as a soundtrack to his journey—shaped by the energy of Chicago, refined in Boston, and constantly evolving.
ThursdayAug 21
Show5:30PM
Free

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The Henry Girls play the Club Passim stage tonight

Valerio Apuzzo performs on Palmer Street tomorrow

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Stillhouse Junkies plays the Passim stage tonight

Catch Adam Hendy and Leland Martin tomorrow in Dan

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