If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From soaking up career advice from a recording artists who has sold out stadiums to hopping aboard a jazz cruise, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Get career advice from singer-songwriter Ingrid Gerdes
This Thursday evening, grab a seat to hear soul singer-songwriter Ingrid Gerdes discuss how she's made a living as a recording artist, voice-over artist and lead vocalist.
Over the past 18 years, Gerdes has toured the world, performing in sold-out stadiums and intimate settings, and released three studio albums. Thursdays conversation — hosted by Women in Music, Green Line Records and Northern University Department of Music — will also include a Q&A session.
When: Thursday, Nov. 29, 7-8 p.m.Where: Northeastern University International Village, 1155 Tremont St., Room 019
Price: Free
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Celebrate a retired force behind music and arts education programs in Boston Public Schools
Help the Community Music Center of Boston celebrate the accomplishments of its retired school outreach director. The evening will feature a ceremony and concert honoring Lucy Joan Sollogub for her work building music and arts education programs that enriched the curriculum of classrooms throughout Boston Public Schools for more than three decades.
When: Friday, Nov. 30, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Allen Hall, 34 Warren Ave.
Price: Free to attend; $50 suggested donation
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Catch Ireland's Nathan Carter at Florian Hall
Irish country star Nathan Carter brings his chart-topping blend of Celtic, country, and pop music to Florian Hall this Friday night. Accomplished with the guitar, piano and accordion, he boasts four number-one albums, two number-one singles, and three number-one live performance DVDs on the Irish charts. Carter and his Irish band will play traditional country favorites, Irish folk songs and contemporary classics.
When: Friday, November 30, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St.
Price: $65
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