



Little Lies
A Brilliant Tribute to The Music of Fleetwood Mac!
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 7:00pm
This show is SOLD OUT! Please join us for a FREE live stream on The Fallout Shelter YouTube & Facebook Channels! Little Lies delivers a brilliant and authentic tribute to Fleetwood Mac, perfectly capturing the iconic band’s soulful harmonies and timeless hits. This Boston-based, eight-piece ensemble brings high-energy performances filled with passion, romance, and drama, capturing the spirit of Fleetwood Mac’s golden era. With spot-on sound and captivating stage presence, Little Lies promises an unforgettable night of classic rock magic.

The Rangemasters
An Electrifying Roots, Rhythm and Blues Quartet
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 7:00pm
The Rangemasters unite four of New England’s finest musicians, Cliff Goodwin, Mike Lynch, Jeremy Moses Curtis and Duncan Arsenault, in a powerhouse band steeped in electric rhythm and blues. With decades of touring, recording and accolades between them, their performances are raw, soulful and charged with energy. This is roots-driven music at its most alive, fiery, unscripted and unforgettable.

Matt Pond PA
A Band That Evokes Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen
Thu, Nov 6, 2025 7:00pm
Matt Pond PA delivers sweet, yearning indie rock that explores love’s jagged edges, the complexities of connection, and the bittersweet pain and joy of memory. Alongside longtime collaborators Chris Hansen and Hilary James, the band remains a living, breathing organism that has evolved through 13 albums and counting. Driven by restless creativity and collaborative spirit, their sound stays rooted in poetic storytelling and emotional truth.

The Knickerbocker All-Stars
The All-Star Orchestra Makes Their Fallout Debut!
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 7:00pm
The Knickerbocker All-Stars are a powerhouse nine-piece band of New England’s finest musicians, reviving the golden era of Rhythm & Blues, Jump, Swing, and Soul. With a lineup that reads like a “who’s who” of roots music, they carry on the legacy of Rhode Island’s legendary Knickerbocker Music Center. The band has climbed to the top of the Living Blues Charts, placed on the Grammy nomination list, and was nominated for Soul Blues Album of the Year by the Blues Music Awards, establishing themselves as premier torchbearers of American roots music.

Joanna Connor
Live From The Fallout Shelter Album Sessions!
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 7:00pm
This concert is SOLD OUT! Please join us for a FREE live stream on YouTube and Facebook Tuesday, November 11 at 7PM. Joanna Connor, one of the world’s greatest slide guitarists, returns to The Fallout Shelter to record a live album that captures the fierce passion and masterful blues technique that defines her sound. With a storied career marked by legendary collaborations and electrifying performances, Joanna continues to redefine modern blues. This special album recording session offers a rare chance to be part of history and experience firsthand the raw emotion and electric energy that have made her a beloved icon in the global blues community.

Barry Goudreau's Engine Room
Featuring Barry Goudreau, Former Lead Guitarist For The Band Boston!
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 7:00pm
This event is SOLD OUT! Please join us for a FREE live stream on The Fallout Shelter YouTube and Facebook channels! Rock and roll legend Barry Goudreau, former guitarist of Boston, returns to the Fallout Shelter with his powerhouse blues/rock outfit Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room. Joined by longtime collaborators Brian Maes, Tim Archibald, Tony DePietro, and a trio of soulful vocalists, the band delivers a tour-de-force of classic hits, deep cuts, and tracks from their newest release. With the unmistakable sound of the man who wrote the songs that defined a generation, this intimate show promises an electrifying night of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia and unfiltered energy.

Billy Dodge Moody Band
His First Fallout Shelter Show Since 2022!
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 7:00pm
Boston songwriter Billy Dodge Moody digs deep into the human condition, weaving stories of love, loss, identity, and resilience with uncommon honesty. His music blends the grit of rock with the warmth of Americana and soul, striking a rare balance of lyrical candor and uplifting musicality. Moody’s songs invite listeners to experience something real and lasting, a connection that stays long after the music ends.

Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish
Triumphant Return of the Blues Favorites!
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 7:00pm
Every past Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish show at The Fallout Shelter has sold out, leaving audiences on their feet and hungry for more. Fronted by Johnny’s gravelly voice and blistering harmonica, with Delanie Pickering on fiery guitar and vocals, Jeremy Berlin driving the keys and bass lines, and rising star Cam Igo on drums, the band delivers nonstop energy from start to finish. The Bluefish are as good as it gets, and this night will be no exception.

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.

The 11th Annual
Holiday Extravaganza
Featuring Connacht - An Irish Christmas!
Fri, Dec 12, 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 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















