Bach Birthday March 21, 2026

GLOUCESTER BACH BIRTHDAY CONCERT MARCH 21ST!!!

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is delighted to present Brandenburg and Beyond, a neo-baroque ensemble featuring a combination of flute, oboe, harpsichord, and strings, performing in our annual Bach Birthday Concert on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.

The ensemble performs classic baroque works as well as contemporary music written in this century. The resident harpsichordist, Chris Gantner, is a composer who frequently premiers new works specifically for the group. These New England-based artists perform all over the world and hold teaching and performance positions at various orchestras, colleges, and universities.

The program entitled “Bach and His Sons” will feature the following pieces:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach

Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor by C.P.E. Bach

Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ by J.S. Bach

The Short Tempered Klavier by P.D.Q. Bach – arranged for this occasion and unique instrumentation by Chris Gantner

Tickets will be available at the door and in advance (strongly recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free

The historic 1806 Meetinghouse, listed on the National Historic Register, was built for the first Universalist Church in America and is the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street).  Parking is available on the green, entered between two granite posts on Middle Street, and around the historic district. The side entrance at 10 Church Street has an elevator to the main level, if needed.

Music lovers, please join us for this annual Bach celebration!

This Week at The Cut – Including NEW Sunday Sessions!

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Wednesday our weekly Celtic SeisiĂşn in the restaurant starting at 6pm. This is intended to be a collaborative music experience so come grab a Guinness and enjoy the cozy neighborhood pub vibes! No cover. 

Thursday it’s a double header in the venue – Vocal Gumbo at 6pm (doors at 5:30pm) – 18+. Then our usual Third Thursday (music) Therapy FREE SHOW is a little later this week at 8:30pm (doors at 8pm) with Chip Rockers & Dog Town. 21+ 

Friday we have Altan all the way from Ireland and up on The Cut stage for the first time! Seats are sold out but there are still a limited number of GA Standing tickets left to see this incredible night of traditional Irish music. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 21+. 

Friday night there will also be live music in the restaurant with Dennis Dulong Jr from 7pm-10pm. No cover.

Saturday is a magically intimate night of nostalgic music with Story Songs of the 70’s! There are still some tickets available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. 18+.

Plus, DJ Vito & Friends will be throwing it down in the restaurant from 9pm – close. No cover.

Sunday Sessions in the restaurant this Sunday with 50 cent wings, free pool, live music from Christine Lucas and Amaro Lima (2-5pm) and more! No cover. Come enjoy the neighborhood bar hang vibe!

BRAVO2 is serving their killer Detroit Style pizzas along with a full menu of other delicious salads, sides, and mains. Come on by and check them out! Updated hours are below. 
Their winter hours are: 
Wed 5pm – 9pm
Thu 5pm – 9pm
Fri 5pm – 10pm
Sat 5pm – 10pm 
Sun 12pm – 9pm
Closed Mon & Tue

VOCAL GUMBO TICKETS

ALTAN TICKETS

STORY SONGS OF THE 70’S TICKETS

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Proper Irish Coffee at Mile Marker

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It seems only “proper” that we should wrap up the occasional and random Irish Coffee tasting series with a Proper Irish Coffee from Mile Marker on Essex Ave. As always, we were greeted warmly when we arrived with Irish Coffee on our minds. It is indeed the proper Irish Coffee served hot with lightly whipped cold cream and (I believe) Proper Irish Whiskey. My cup overflowed! Thank you Mile Marker! Slainte to all! See you around town today!