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Gig Watch: November 2026

Gig Watch: November 2026

Shows not to miss in and around Boston for the month of November.

Mastodon played House of Blues – 9/23

Mastodon played House of Blues – 9/23

Prog-sludge metal vets Mastodon made a triumphant return to Boston last month, accompanied by Deafheaven and Alcest.

Cheekface played Brighton Music Hall – 9/20

Cheekface played Brighton Music Hall – 9/20

“America’s Local Band” Cheekface headlined a sold-out BHM with Apes of the State and Sad13.

Perennial played Deep Cuts – 9/19

Perennial played Deep Cuts – 9/19

Mod-punks Perennial played a release-weekend show for their new LP Modernism in Medford with support from Miracle Blood and Sinaloa. 

Shearling played Deep Cuts – 9/17

Shearling played Deep Cuts – 9/17

Sprain offshoot Shearling played a mind-altering marathon show at Deep Cuts with Brother Dragon and A Monolithic Dome.

Gig Watch: October 2026

Gig Watch: October 2026

Shows not to miss in and around Boston for the month of October.

Truck Violence played Deep Cuts – 9/15

Truck Violence played Deep Cuts – 9/15

Montreal outfit Truck Violence made their way to Medford for their first Boston-area show, joined by Deathless Forever and Trophy Hunt.

Gig Watch: September 2026

Gig Watch: September 2026

Shows not to miss in and around Boston for the month of September.

Somergloom took over Deep Cuts and Crystal Ballroom – 8/6-8/7

Somergloom took over Deep Cuts and Crystal Ballroom – 8/6-8/7

Boston’s annual heavy festival returned for another long weekend of high volume and high drama in Medford and Somerville.

Fiddlehead played Lynch Family Skatepark – 8/1

Fiddlehead played Lynch Family Skatepark – 8/1

Post-hardcore heroes Fiddlehead took part in the annual Back To School Jam at the top of the month.