![]() ![]() ![]() An aspiring musician, called The Boy and played by Errol Service Jr., goes on a journey through time and space with the spirit of a bandleader named J Sonic (Martinez McNeil). Russell IV, “The Boy Who Kissed The Sky” is inspired by the early life of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. 41, THE BOY WHO KISSED THE SKY With a script by Idris Goodwin (”How We Got On,” “Hype Man: a break beat play”) and music by Divinity Roxx and Eugene H. Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University, Waltham July 15, Saint James Place, Great Barrington. 97, ASTON MAGNA Wait, what month is it? Beat the heat with Aston Magna Music Festival’s first of two “Baroque Celebration” concerts, featuring (among other things) Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and “Winter” from Vivaldi’s classic “Four Seasons.” Countertenor Ryland Angel appears in Bach’s cantata “Widerstehe doch der Sünde.” July 13, 7 p.m. Saturday evening features a recital by violinist Paul Huang and pianist Roman Rabinovich (July 8), and Sunday’s closing night all-Schubert concert brings an all-star chamber ensemble to the stage for the Octet in F Major. ![]() Friday evening, Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion presents a program of modern music by composers including Jlin, Devonte Haynes, and Missy Mazzoli afterward, there’s a cabaret-style concert of film music by the trio of clarinetist Todd Palmer, violinist Danbi Um, and violist/festival artistic director Barry Shiffman (July 7). 88, ROCKPORT MUSIC The bulk of the 2023 Rockport Chamber Music Festival comes to a close this weekend. TANGLEWOOD The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops throw the gates open for the summer season in Lenox this weekend first, the BSO and music director Andris Nelsons play a Russian program with a side of Wynton Marsalis (July 7) the Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart take the stage for a bespoke concert adaptation of the musical “Ragtime” featuring Broadway’s Alton Fitzgerald White and Elizabeth Stanley in leading roles (July 8) then the BSO is back at the Shed for a Sunday afternoon of music by Iman Habibi, Jessie Montgomery, and Brahms featuring violinist Hilary Hahn and soprano Julia Bullock. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point. Free admission, advance registration requested. 61, BEANTOWN SWING ORCHESTRA The JFK Museum’s “Late Nights at the Library” series presents an evening of music and dance, as well as an educational presentation on Swing Era music and its significance in World War II, complementing the museum’s current exhibit “Service and Sacrifice: A Shared Experience.” July 12, 5-8 p.m. The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. In addition to his own bands, he’s played with everyone from Kenny Barron and Herbie Hancock to Ambrose Akinmusire and Julian Lage. 50, DAYNA STEPHENS QUARTET Multi-saxophonist and composer Stephens is known for his soulful, songful, and surprising melodicism. The Center for Arts in Natick, 14 Summer St., Natick. And his just-released fifth album, “Exorcist,” is his most focused and compelling yet. His band features Regi Oliver’s powerful baritone sax in addition to keys, bass, and drums. SELWYN BIRCHWOOD The young blues visionary is a gritty singer and galvanic guitarist.
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