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General Admission Tickets
• $15 Advance
• $20 Day of Show
Event Information
• Doors open at 3:00 PM, Music starts at 4:00 PM
• 21+ Event, Valid ID Required
• No Refunds
About Crossroads Calling Mini-Fest
The Greater Boston music scene is gearing up for a dynamic new event, the inaugural Crossroads Calling Mini-Fest, a one-day celebration of rock music, local arts, and community spirit with a vital mission. This year's mini-fest aims to raise money for the Boston Blues Society, supporting the winners of the local Boston Blues Challenge to compete at the prestigious International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee. Set to take place on Saturday, January 4th at 4:00 PM at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, the mini-fest hopes to establish itself as a significant annual event contributing to the regional blues and rock community.
The mini-fest is headlined by local Blues Rock heavyweights, 21 Grams More, who are known for their powerful stage presence and dedication to the classic Blues Rock sound. The band members—Ken Fay, Steve Savoie, Kamal Jackson, Jeff Nilsen, Eddie Goodwin, and Brent Conley—are deeply involved in the event's fundraising goals. "We are incredibly excited to be launching the inaugural Crossroad Calling mini-fest," said 21 Grams More representative, Kamal Jackson. "Our goal is bigger than just one night; we want to create an annual event that directly fuels the next generation of blues talent by helping the Boston Blues Society send their champions to Memphis."
Activities
Crossroad Calling is an immersive experience featuring local vendors and fun activities designed to boost fundraising:
About 21 Grams More
21 Grams More is a Boston-based sextet that delivers high-octane rock and roll steeped in blues and roots, injected with contemporary power. The band features Kamal Jackson (lead vocals) and Jeff Nilsen (rhythm guitar), who co-write most of the songs, along with Eddie Goodwin (lead guitar), Brent Conley (bass guitar), Steve Savoie (keyboards), and Ken Fay (drums). Their energetic live shows have established them as a vital force in regional rock, renowned for their dynamic blend of soulful lyrics and powerful, riff-driven musicianship.
About Sons Lunaris
There are artists who insist they were born in the wrong generation, pining for the rebellious rock of yesteryear – and then there are artists like Sons Lunaris, who prove those so-called “vintage” sounds never went anywhere. The Boston band spins a kaleidoscope of 60s- and 70s-steeped rock, melting psychedelia over hard-bodied blues and crafting liquid light shows that hurtle performances back to the decades that inspired them.
Just how authentic can that experience be in 2024? Let’s put it this way: Yardbirds producer Bruce Macomber is a fan.
Sons Lunaris formed in Lowell 2016, merging the talents of Justin “Jabbo” Martin (guitar), Alex “Youngblood” Simpson (bass, vocals), and Jeremy “Thunder Fist” Thorpe (drums). Bonded by a sonic palette that spans Howling Wolf to Pink Floyd, their mutual inspirations shine in their cohesive live performances, which are often drenched in swirls of color, projected through the rare art of liquid light shows. The immersive experience impressed Sons Lunaris’ peers across New England before the trio could even release an album; they’ve netted six award nominations based on grit of their live performances alone, securing nods like “Blues Artist of the Year” at the Boston Music Awards and “Live Act of the Year” at the New England Music Awards.
Now based in Boston, the band enters a new era with the release of their debut LP Dead Man Groove, a 10-track odyssey that bridges decades-old tones and a modern appreciation of rock’s rugged golden age. The collection arrives with a stamp of authenticity from album producer Bruce Macomber, who the band first connected with when crafting a liquid light show for the Yardbirds. The English rock legends aren’t the only fans of Sons Lunaris’ liquid handiwork – other collaborators include Neighbor, The Gravel Project, and Ghosts of Jupiter.