Stereogrove, the Boston-based rock/reggae/funk/hip-hop quartet, kick off an October residency at the Precinct tonight at 9pm. In and of themselves, they put on a live show more than worth the cover charge; their music is made for the stage, vocals flying or skatting over rhythms by turn rock, funk, dub, and uptempo reggae. Although it’s dance- and energy-minded, the structures are thoughtful and the juxtapositions of jiving, swinging, and diggin’ into it are more than interesting fare for those who prefer to sit or stand and appreciate instead. But consider this a challenge to not, at the very least, tap your toe along to it.
The band has been working on new music and has apparently written four different sets, one for each night, which is quite a feat on its own and promises for a dynamic residency. And although you’ll surely be drawn to the stage by the magnetism of Stereogrove’s grooves, this residency sweetens the pot with opening DJ and slam poetry sets, art showcases, live art making, some great supporting music, and live jams at the end of each night. Check below to find out who else you can expect to see ripping it up – with bills like these, these should be some jams to remember!
The following information is from the band’s website. Each evening of the residency begins at 9pm, is 21+, and has a cover charge of $7.
10/6
DOORS: 8:30
DJ SET/SLAM POETY SET: 9:00 – 9:20
STEREOGROVE: 9:30 – 10:00 – (Set Picked By Aj)
THE FEW: 10:15 – 11:15 (classic rock/jam band)
JAM SESSION: 11:30 – CLOSE
ARTIST: TONY HOLLUMS – MUSIC ON PAPER AND SURREALISTIC PEN & INK
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10/13
DOORS: 8:30
DJ SET/SLAM POETY SET: 9:00 – 9:20
STEREOGROVE: 9:30 – 10:00 (set picked by Tony)
MODUS: 10:15 – 11:15 (dirty funk/jazz)
JAM SESSION: 11:30 – CLOSE
ARTIST: MEGHAN CHIAMPA – PSYCHEDELIC INSPIRED PAINTINGS AKA “WHAT A UNICORN SEES ON ACID”
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10/20
DOORS: 8:30
DJ SET/SLAM POETY SET: 9:00 – 9:20
STEREOGROVE: 9:30 – 10:00 (set picked by Matt Butler)
KING’S DUB: 10:15 – 11:15 (reggae/dub)
JAM SESSION: 11:30 – CLOSE
ARTIST: ELIZABETH MCBRIDE – RETRO POLAROID PORTRAITURE
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10/27
DOORS: 8:30
DJ SET/SLAM POETY SET: 9:00 – 9:20
STEREOGROVE: 9:30 – 10:00 (Set Picked By Matt Smith)
PIPELINE RIOT: 10:15 – 11:15 (rock/reggae/funk)
JAM SESSION: 11:30 – CLOSE
ARTIST: JOSHUA OLIVEIRA – ABSTRACT CUBISM PAINTINGS
– The Deli Staff