Penni Layne & the Wonder Boys is a nine-piece R&B / Soul / Jazz band. With original songs featured on 92.5 the River and performances in clubs and festivals around New England, they have fine-tuned a “soul” sound all their own. Layne’s vocals, the tight rhythm section, and slick horn arrangements have made many compare them to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, and Aretha Franklin. They have multiple releases across all major streaming formats, as well as highly produced music videos that have garnered world wide attention.  

Penni began her professional career as a teen performing all over the Washington, DC area, including the White House, the Pentagon, and Mt. Vernon. She performed at The TD Garden, The Wang Center, The Hynes Convention Center, and Boston Symphony Hall as well as a number of regional clubs. The Wonder Boys, also all Berklee College grads, have collectively performed for many years and in a variety of settings together.  

Penni Layne (vocals), Larry Jackson (bass/vocals),  Ryan Claunch (keys), Nick Grondin (guitar), Steve Bankuti (drums), Alejandra Gomez (trumpet), Ben Berriro (sax), and Benjamin Romanow (trombone). 

Brian Thomas & The BT All-Stars. Boston based trombonist Brian Thomas has been a crusader for funk, jazz, soul, and reggae music in New England and beyond for over 20 years. His vibrant stage presence and distinctive funky style are on full display whenever he is on the stage. Whether he is co-leading big band funk powerhouse BT ALC Big Band , with nu-jazz sextet Duochrome, or directing the rotating cast musicians that are the BT All-Stars, Brian strives to deliver positive music for your mind and body that keeps your head bobbing and your soul full.

Brian Thomas (trombone), Sam Gilman (Hammond organ), Steve Fell (guitar), and  Tom Arey (drums) 

Door: 7pm • Performance: 7:30pm • Full bar • Tickets