Founded in 1984 by José Manuel Cachimuel and Rosa Elena Amaguaña, Yarina continues to lead the way in the world of Ecuadorian music. Their songs of love, community, and social justice feature a variety of traditional Andean instruments, including the bandolín and charango (small box lutes), rondador / sampoña / pakllas (a variety of South American reed pipes), and kena (end-blown flute). Along with guitar, violin, bass, drums, and vocals, Yarina’s music unapologetically radiates into the world as a wash of sonic sunshine. They have received countless awards and accolades for their work and have performed at major festivals in front tens of thousands of people across the US and Ecuador.

Join your co-hosts Felipe and Patrick every other week for their signature high-energy karaoke shenanigans. They bring the vibes, effortlessly switching between English and Spanish, creating nights filled with singalongs, laughter, and a true sense of community. Felipe and Patrick have collaborated for years to bring a wide range of exciting events to the local scene, but their shared passion for karaoke takes things to a whole other level — making their karaoke nights truly unmissable. The spotlight awaits!

One of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” Cheryl Arena brings the sound of authentic American blues music to audiences in the US and Europe. She plays everything from the urban electric blues of Chicago to the soulful Delta sounds of the Deep South — and everything in between. She has shared the stage with such luminaries as James Cotton, Junior Wells, Charlie Musselwhite, Pinetop Perkins, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, Lazy Lester, R.L. Burnside, among many others.

Mike DiBari — Jazz/Blues guitarist Mike DiBari is inspired by B.B. King and Freddie King, among others. He performs with many local and national blues and R&B artists including Mud Morganfield (Son of Muddy Waters) and Boston’s own Toni Lynn Washington.

Think you’ve got the brains to reign? Prove it every other Tuesday at Rapscallions — where brains meet brews and the trivia gets ferociously fun! Grab your cleverest crew, fuel up on mouthwatering eats and killer beers, and battle it out across wild rounds of general knowledge, pop culture, music, and more. Prizes, glory, and eternal bar-hero status await! Free to play. Weekly prizes. Bragging rights included. Bring your A-game. Leave your ego at the door. Trivia night just got rowdy at Rapscallions.

A Boston area singer/guitarist, Chuck performs solo and with his band, The Butler Frogs and has opened for touring bands America, The Wallflowers, and The Gin Blossoms. He was also a founding member of Northern Point (2005–2010), an acoustic trio from the NY/NJ area that released three albums (November, Northern Point: Live at St. James’ Gate, and After The Frost). In 2016, Chuck founded and hosted the award-winning podcast “Above The Basement — Boston Music and Conversation” which won a 2020 Boston Music Award for Podcast/Radio Show of the Year. After 200 episodes, Chuck shuttered the podcast and set out on his solo musical endeavor. He currently performs in the New England area and is always on the lookout for the lost songs that have influenced him over the years.

Join your co-hosts Felipe and Patrick every other week for their signature high-energy karaoke shenanigans. They bring the vibes, effortlessly switching between English and Spanish, creating nights filled with singalongs, laughter, and a true sense of community. Felipe and Patrick have collaborated for years to bring a wide range of exciting events to the local scene, but their shared passion for karaoke takes things to a whole other level — making their karaoke nights truly unmissable. The spotlight awaits!

Danielle comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. She pays homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and more. “Americana and blues practitioner Danielle Miraglia wisely avoids fuss and clutter . . . . A charming voice and fluid guitar prowess are all an artist needs to keep a listener rapt.” — Bobby Reed, Downbeat Magazine

Matt Borrello is a traveling singer and guitar player with a repertoire of traditional folk, classic rock, and contemporary original songs. He performs his own songs and also offers energetic interpretations of classic folk, rock, and blues from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. He’s equally comfortable playing on coffeehouse stages, a rowdy bar, an intimate house concert, or an outdoor festival. (Photo: Ryan Spaulding)

John “Fitz” Fitzsimmons sings classic pub songs, timeless Celtic melodies, irreverent sing-a-longs, and some of the best, most eclectic, and sometimes just-plain-old-fun music and vocal harmonies you’ll ever hear. Fitz and his music partner of many years, harmonica wizard Hatrack Gallagher, are an award-winning staple of the New England folk music scene and between them have a repertoire of hundreds of traditional folk, country blues, classic rock, Celtic, and original songs that make every show fun and homey. A few of Fitz’s accolades: “A Master of Folk” (The Boston Globe). “The Nobel Laureate of New England Pub Music” (Scott Alaric, Globe Magazine). “Massachusett’s best kept secret.” (Patty Larkin). “An absolute treasure of American songs and stories” (Doris Kearns-Goodwin).

Think you’ve got the brains to reign? Prove it every other Tuesday at Rapscallions — where brains meet brews and the trivia gets ferociously fun! Grab your cleverest crew, fuel up on mouthwatering eats and killer beers, and battle it out across wild rounds of general knowledge, pop culture, music, and more. Prizes, glory, and eternal bar-hero status await! Free to play. Weekly prizes. Bragging rights included. Bring your A-game. Leave your ego at the door. Trivia night just got rowdy at Rapscallions.

Seth Connelly is a one-man band, just singing along with his guitar. A master of his craft. A guitarist and singer/songwriter who first picked up a ukulele at four then a guitar at six — Seth has shared the stage with bands and members of America, Little Feat, Roy Buchanan, Orleans, Jonathan Edwards, Judy Collins, and the Pousette-Dart Band. He’s been performing in the New England area all his life and has worked on recordings as an engineer and producer for 25 years in his own studio and other studios throughout New England. He plays solo, in duos, in trios and is regularly invited to sit in with bands and recording clients who are traveling through the area, accompanying them on a multitude of string instruments, piano, percussion, and more.