AP is a songwriter, guitarist, and bass player from the Worcester area. He specializes in jazz, blues, and folk, but was raised on classic rock; his instrumental arrangements of popular standards (and quite a few lesser-known tunes) are always evolving and improving. Having gone to Salem State University for his Music degree, class of 2015, AP took a long hiatus, but has been active in the local music scene since the summer of 2023. He has since become a regular feature at places like the Hotel Vernon, and was invited to play at the Worcester area’s largest arts festival, START on the Street with his partner, whose stage name is “Mathdad Saxman.” AP is currently working his way up to recording an EP, and can be found on Instagram at ap_composer 

Dylan Jack Trio

Ryan Kowal – Vibraphone

Mark Medeiros – Guitar

Dylan Jack – Drums

Dylan Jack is a percussionist, improviser, composer, and educator participating in multiple genres within the New England music scene. As a performer, Jack divides his attention between playing as a side musician with some of the region’s top improvisers and leading his main creative outlet, the Dylan Jack Quartet. Jack has released six recordings as a band leader or co-leader and one film score (an original version of the 1922 film Nosferatu). As an educator,  Jack teaches Jazz History at Emerson College and is part of the percussion and jazz departments at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, MA where he teaches private lessons, group classes and ensembles.

The trio for this performance features Ryan Kowal on vibraphone, Mark Medeiros on guitar, and Dylan Jack on drums. The music consists of original tunes as well as compositions from some of Boston’s best improvisers.  

My name is Steep Grade and I’m a local musician living in Boston. Originally from PA, I bleed Eagles green and I’m your typical obnoxious Philly sports fan (sort’ve..). I’m a former college lacrosse player and started playing guitar about 5 years ago. I just released my first two singles and I’m hoping to put out a few more this summer! Some of my favorite artists are Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Briston Maroney, Jim Croce, and Mt. Joy. Please check out my socials and see where I’m playing next! Go birds.

• Gender/genre fluid (hence the most fluid band in America!) band with a punk rock approach
• Heavily influenced genre-wise by metal and blues
• Major musical influences: Acid Bath, Arctic Monkeys, Bikini Kill, The Distillers, and Nirvana
• The band initially formed in 2019 when Cliff and Mara were freshmen but the current lineup (Mara, Cliff, Ben) began in 2021, and have continuously played shows with this same lineup under the sole name of OBOY! since the Middle of 2021