Havard Square Business Association

Jazz Neo-Soul, Safiya Leslie in the performance space
2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lou’s, 13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Safiya is a Boston-based jazz, neo-soul, and reggae vocalist blending Afro-Caribbean roots with rich jazz influences to create globally inspired, high-energy performances. A Boston Music Award–nominated artist, she has performed internationally and opened for Grammy Award winner Keznamdi and Caribbean stars including Konshens and Glen Washington. With her debut album set for release in 2026, Safiya continues to fuse culture, storytelling, and groove into a sound that moves audiences worldwide.

Ken clark organ trio, in the performance space
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00
Ken is internationally known as one of the world’s greatest jazz organists. He has also been *Winner of New England Blues Society, Keyboardist of the the Year* in “2006”, “2009”, “2011” & “2015”. Ken’s technical ability joined with his natural feel for funk and soul makes a night with the KKOT an authentic, special one indeed.

Blues, Strat Cat Willie and the Strays Feat. Zoe Knight in the performance space
2026-03-28 11:30 - 14:00
StratCat Willie is a seasoned bluesman whose latest project, StratCat Willie & the Strays, brings together top musicians to celebrate and explore the roots of the blues. Always high-energy and crowd-pleasing, their shows are a guaranteed good time.
For this performance, StratCat Willie is joined by some of Boston’s finest: Jesse Hayes on drums, Mike Gruen on bass, and featured “Stray” Zoe Knight on keys and vocals.

R&B Soul, Lisa bello in the performance space
2026-03-29 11:30 - 14:00
Lisa Bello is a Boston/Brooklyn vocalist and songwriter with a sound rooted in jazz, soul, and late-night storytelling. A proud member of the Recording Academy, she blends rich vocals with an improvisational spirit and timeless emotion. Her performances feel intimate, cinematic, and made for low lights and close listening.

Dinner Jazz, Mike Mele & Joe McMahon DUO in the lounge
2026-03-29 18:00 - 21:00
Guitarist Mike Mele has been a mainstay of Boston’s jazz scene for over 30 years. Praised by The Boston Globe for his “unerring sense of swing,” he has worked with Roy Hargrove, Melvin Sparks and Tony Monaco.
Known for his melodic phrasing and rhythmic subtlety, bassist Joe McMahon has performed with many of Boston’s leading jazz artists. Cambridge Day called his playing “deep in the pocket and quietly compelling.”

R&B Soul, Lisa bello in the performance space
2026-03-30 14:00 - 16:30
​​Lisa Bello is a Boston/Brooklyn vocalist and songwriter with a sound rooted in jazz, soul, and late-night storytelling. A proud member of the Recording Academy, she blends rich vocals with an improvisational spirit and timeless emotion. Her performances feel intimate, cinematic, and made for low lights and close listening.
