Otis Grove
Live Album Sessions with the Power Funk Organ Trio
Fri, May 15, 2026 7:00pm
Boston’s powerhouse funk trio Otis Grove brings its gritty, groove-driven sound to The Fallout Shelter for a live album recording. Forged in the city’s underground funk and rock scenes, the band has earned a reputation for deep-pocket rhythms, blistering guitar, and a Hammond organ that never quits. After more than two decades on stage together, they’re now capturing their sound the way it was meant to be heard: raw, live, and in the moment.
Open Mic Night
15 Minute Sets - All Welcome!
Wed, May 20, 2026 7:00pm
Open Mic Performers will have 15-minute sets. Doors open at 6:30 PM for viewers, and the festivities begin by 7:00 PM. There's a $5 cover for viewers, while performers get in free! There is 12 performance slots and we'll use a lottery system to determine line-up. Names will be collected for the lottery at 6:15 PM. Every performer present by 6:15 PM will have an equal chance to secure a slot. If more than 12 performers enter the lottery, the first 12 names drawn from the lottery will get a slot. We also offer optional professional filming for all musicians. For $150, we will professionally film, mix, and edit your 15-minute set, providing you with a high-quality finished video. Please let us know before your performance if you would like your set to be filmed. All are welcome, and the event is open to all ages!
Debo Ray
Album Release Show for Echoes & Embers!
Sat, May 23, 2026 7:00pm
The Fallout Shelter is honored to host Grammy-nominated Debo Ray for an album release show celebrating her bold new project Echoes & Embers. The powerhouse vocalist and charismatic storyteller masterfully blends R&B soul with jazz and world influences, creating a sound that's both innovative and deeply moving. Don't miss this evening of authenticity with Boston’s rising star and her all-star band.
No Static Presents -
'Steely Hang'
A Deeper Dive Into The Music Of Steely Dan!
Wed, May 27, 2026 7:00pm
This event is sold out. Please join us for a free live stream on YouTube & Facebook at 7PM EST! No Static returns for the fifth installment of ‘Steely Hang’, a new monthly series at The Fallout Shelter featuring Boston's premier Steely Dan interpreters. This version of No Static features keys, guitars, bass, and drums, with surprise guest performers from Boston contributing to every show for an ever-changing live music experience. The early music of Steely Dan will be front and center, so come hang!
Jeffrey Gaines
The Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Returns!
Fri, May 29, 2026 7:00pm
Jeffrey Gaines returns to The Fallout Shelter for an intimate night of soulful songs, magnetic storytelling, and quick-witted charm. For more than three decades, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has captivated audiences worldwide with only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment. Don’t miss this special evening with one of The Fallout Shelter’s favorite vocalists!
Will Dailey
And The Will Dailey Band!
Thu, June 4, 2026 7:00pm
Will Dailey returns to The Fallout Shelter for an evening that reminds us why he’s one of Boston’s truest musical treasures. Alongside his fabulous band, Will brings a powerful mix of soul, spirit, and songcraft that blurs the line between intimate storytelling and rock-and-roll energy. Expect a night of rich vintage vibes and genuine connection from one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana.
Billy Dodge Moody Band
Sat, June 6, 2026 7:00pm
Boston songwriter Billy Dodge Moody digs deep into the human condition, weaving stories of love, loss, identity, and resilience with uncommon honesty. Blending the grit of rock with the warmth of Americana, he strikes a rare balance of lyrical candor and uplifting musicality. Don’t miss this full band show from one of New England’s most sincere and quietly powerful voices.
The Back Burners
Featuring Danny Kortchmar
Fri, June 12, 2026 7:00pm
The Back Burners are a groove-driven electric blues band shaped by decades of collective experience on major stages, sessions, and tours. Led by legendary guitarist Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar and featuring guitarist and vocalist Rocco DeRosa, bassist Marty Ballou, drummer Vinny Pagano, and harmonica player Joel Latulippe, the group shares a musical language built entirely on feel, tone, and conversation. Don’t miss this rare convergence of talent, history, and genuine musical chemistry up close.
Barry Goudreau's Engine Room
Sat, June 13, 2026 7:00pm
Rock and roll legend Barry Goudreau, former guitarist of Boston, returns to the Fallout Shelter with his powerhouse blues rock band Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room. With Brian Maes, Tim Archibald, and a trio of soulful vocalists, the band delivers classic hits, deep cuts, and new favorites. It’s a nostalgic trip back to the glory days of rock, led by one of its true originals.
The Wolff Sisters
Fri, June 19, 2026 7:00pm
The award-winning Wolff Sisters return to The Fallout Shelter with their genre-defying Americana sound and magnetic chemistry. Raised on musical legends and steeped in sibling harmonies, Rebecca, Kat, and Rachael craft honest, heartfelt songwriting that captivates hometown fans and new listeners alike. Don’t miss this powerhouse Boston band live and up close for an intimate night of haunting melodies and powerful storytelling from one of New England’s most celebrated live acts.
The Tom Hambridge Band
Fri, June 26, 2026 7:00pm
Tom Hambridge has produced 15 Grammy‑nominated albums, won 5 Grammys, and earned countless other awards and honors, with his songs recorded by everyone from Eric Clapton and Van Morrison to Buddy Guy, B.B. King, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Backed by his killer band, he’ll perform songs he’s written and produced for some of the biggest names in music and share the stories behind the hits, alongside music from his own acclaimed solo catalog, including 2025’s Down The Hatch. This is pure, no‑gimmicks, unadulterated rock and roll delivered by one of the most respected voices in American rock, blues, and roots music.
The Luke Curran Band
Sat, June 27, 2026 7:00pm
Boston-based Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luke Curran returns to The Fallout Shelter, bringing his dynamic blend of Midwestern heart and Southern soul to our intimate stage. Fresh off the success of his debut EP, Hymns, Curran delivers the lived-in authenticity and musical depth that have made him one of New England’s fastest-rising voices. Joined by The Fallout Shelter’s own Connor Quigley and Zac Stein, the band captures the heartfelt sound of Americana at its best.
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
The Springsteen Sessions
Thu, July 2, 2026 7:00pm
Ward Hayden & The Outliers have spent the last couple years deep in Springsteen's catalog, and the results speak for themselves. Born from a genuine act of resistance against those who'd use Springsteen's legacy to divide, it's a tribute that doesn't feel like one. The band runs every song through their own country-western sensibility, and Hayden's voice, one of the most genuine in New England roots music, does the rest.
The Nick Moss Band
With Dennis Gruenling
Fri, July 10, 2026 7:00pm
Nick Moss is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation, with a recording catalog that's become a staple at blues radio stations worldwide and a live show built on the idea that no two nights sound the same. Alongside Moss is harmonica virtuoso Dennis Gruenling, backed by a band that can hold its own on any stage in the world. It’s a night of pure blues with no filler on one of New England’s most intimate stages.
I Draw Slow
Sat, July 11, 2026 7:00pm
I Draw Slow have become one of The Fallout Shelter's most beloved returning acts, and for good reason. This Dublin five-piece has toured North America over 35 times since 2013, establishing themselves as one of the most captivating live acts on the international roots circuit. Drawing from Celtic tradition and Appalachian roots, they arrive at something that feels ancient and completely fresh at the same time.
The Vanna Pacella Band
Fri, July 17, 2026 7:00pm
Fresh off winning the 2025 New England Music Awards "New Act of the Year," Vanna Pacella is making a strong case as one of the region's most compelling young artists. The Falmouth native builds sweeping pop rock soundscapes featuring her haunting layered vocals and cinematic keyboard solos. Don't miss this evening with one of New England's most exciting rising talents!
Blues For Greeny
Tribute to The Music of Peter Green
Sat, July 25, 2026 7:00pm
Peter Green remains one of rock’s most undersung guitar heroes, and Blues For Greeny is determined to keep his legacy alive. Digging deep into early Fleetwood Mac, the band captures the red-hot blues and twin-lead guitar fire of the Green era with grit and reverence. Led by Daniel "Dude" Cervantes of MRS. HENRY & Chest Fever, this hard-hitting tribute is built for fans of heavy blues and psychedelic rock at full volume.
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
