



The McDonough Band
Annual Saturday After Thanksgiving Rock n' Roll Show!
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 7:00pm
This show is SOLD OUT! Please join us for a FREE live stream on The Fallout Shelter YouTube & Facebook Channels! Kick off your post-turkey festivities with a night of pure, unbridled rock and roll at The Fallout Shelter for the fifth annual Saturday after Thanksgiving show with The McDonough Band! Local legends Paul and Gerrard McDonough, alongside drummer Dave "Smitty" Smith, have performed many sold out shows with Acoustic X, but when they take the stage as The McDonough Band, it’s a whole other electrifying story! Celebrate what music is all about – community, fun, family and rock and roll!

The Luke Curran Band
With Special Guest Jacob Crawford!
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 7:00pm
Boston-based Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luke Curran returns to The Fallout Shelter with his powerhouse band featuring The Fallout Shelter’s own Connor Quigley and Zac Stein, as well as Hazel Royer and Hilary Weitzner. Rapidly emerging as one of New England’s most captivating voices, Curran’s performances are praised for their raw authenticity and depth. Opening the evening is special guest Jacob Crawford, a standout talent discovered through The Fallout Shelter’s Open Mic Night series.

The Yellowhouse Blues Band
Presents First Ladies of The Blues!
With Special Guests Whiskey Saints!
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 7:00pm
The YellowHouse Blues Band presents First Ladies of The Blues, a powerful tribute celebrating the pioneering women who shaped the blues from the 1920s to today. From the groundbreaking sounds of Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie to the dynamic styles of contemporary icons like Susan Tedeschi and Larkin Poe, this tribute honors blues women whose legacies have continually reshaped the genre’s soul. Special guests Whiskey Saints open the night with gritty blues-rock energy, led by powerhouse vocalist Cidalia America.

Mike Benjamin & The Trio Grande
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 7:00pm
Mike Benjamin & The Trio Grande deliver a soulful, infectious mix of Americana, New Orleans funk, Delta blues, and classic rock, led by a frontman whose history stretches from the streets of Cambridge to studios and stages with music legends. With accomplished players whose credits include Susan Tedeschi, Bo Diddley, and The Temptations, the band’s sound draws on years of experience and genuine musical chemistry. Audiences can expect authentic grooves, vibrant horn lines, and creative interplay celebrating the enduring spirit of live music.

The 11th Annual
Holiday Extravaganza
Featuring Connacht - An Irish Christmas!
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 7:00pm
The 11th Annual Holiday Extravaganza at The Fallout Shelter features Connacht’s acclaimed Irish Christmas celebration, merging festive spirit with exceptional traditional music. Connacht’s dynamic blend of musicianship and storytelling promises an evening that’s as lively as it is memorable. Expect great music, catered food, and an all-around excellent night filled with warm community atmosphere!

The Love Dogs
Return to The Fallout Shelter!
Sat, Jan 3, 2025 7:00pm
The Love Dogs return to The Fallout Shelter with their signature fusion of jump blues, New Orleans R&B, and rock ’n’ roll, driven by a blazing horn section, barrelhouse piano, and gut-punching Fender guitar. Boston’s hard-swinging septet ignites the stage with fiery intensity, a charismatic frontman, and a rhythm section that keeps the beat locked tight. Don’t miss this special night of soulful grooves and contagious “tribal love”!

Hayley Reardon
The Critically Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Makes Her Fallout Debut!
Sat, Jan 16, 2025 7:00pm
Critically acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon makes her debut at The Fallout Shelter in Norwood, MA. Raised near Boston and shaped by extensive touring across the U.S. and Europe, Hayley’s songs serve as heartfelt postcards from a life lived fully on the road. Her music offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of life, wrapped in sincere melodies and thoughtful storytelling.


the fallout shelter
IMAGES And insights from the vault
This book contains the definitive history of The Fallout Shelter through breath-taking images and the personal experiences of the artists and staff that make The Fallout Shelter so unique.
The book is a 220 page, 'limited edition' coffee table book, with beautiful full color and black and white photography capturing unforgettable moments of performers, staff and fans.
There were 300 copies printed, signed and numbered by the book's authors Dan Busler and Bill Hurley. The Grass Roots Cultural and Performing Arts Center (GRCPAC) issued the book in May of 2021 as a fundraiser prior to re-opening after the pandemic shutdown. There are still a few copies of the book available.
Buy a copy today to support The Fallout Shelter & The GRCPAC!
$150







