The John Baboian Guitar Ensemble
Friday, July 11th, 2025, 6:00pm, with food service by Markup Bread
The John Baboian Ensemble with vocalist Sandi Bedrosian. Well known as an accomplished guitarist and composer in jazz and swing circles, John Baboian is equally at home in the classical, blues, rock, R&B, Latin, and world music traditions. He has performed all over the world and has shared the stage with a who’s who of music industry legends. His work has been featured on a number of popular television series and more than 20 recordings. As an educator for more than 40 years, Baboian has inspired and trained a generation of aspiring musicians. An audience favorite, Baboian and his ensemble, several of whom are fellow faculty members from the Berklee College of Music, have traditionally opened the Music on Meetinghouse Green series. Sandi Bedrosian is well known as a lead vocalist and director in a wide range of musical styles and has opened for some of today’s hottest stars. She has performed coast to coast and throughout Europe and her repertoire includes musical productions, theater, and opera.
Tonight’s non-profit organization
In the spirit of giving back to the community each concert is partnered with a Cape Ann non-profit organization. The public is invited to make a free-will donation (So if you can, please bring cash/check.) This week's organization is TownGreen.
About TownGreen
TownGreen, Inc’s mission is to act as a catalyst in assisting the greater Cape Ann region in becoming a vibrant and inclusive model of sustainability that is fossil fuel free and prepared for the impacts of climate change.
TownGreen is ready to serve Cape Ann by providing climate education to the public, businesses, and municipalities in formats that meet all of our needs. TownGreen is ready to work on meaningful climate policy in Massachusetts. And Towngreen is ready to bring fossil fuel free affordable options to Cape Ann to reduce our region’s reliance on oil and natural gas and move toward electrifcation. We can do this. We can create a carbon-neutral Cape Ann. We can successfully adapt and work together to preserve this beautiful place we call home.
Learn more about TownGreen.Become a summer series sponsor!
We are deeply grateful for grants from the Gloucester Community Preservation Act and the Massachusetts Cultural Council plus the generosity of individual donors. Each concert features talented local musicians and benefits Cape Ann non-profits through free will donations from the audience. Last year we raised over $18K in support of their important work in our community. Delicious food is available from local vendors for dinner on the lawn, making our summer music festival a relaxing way to start the weekends through early September.
Now all we need is your support as Sponsors!
If you would like to become a series sponsor, please scroll down to see the options available.
In thanks, your giving level and personal or business name will be featured on our season card and poster.
We hope that you will enjoy these summer evenings of great music with your family, neighbors and friends in support of our non-profit partners. Thanks for all you do to make Cape Ann such an amazing place to live!
Parking Info
Parking on the Green is limited to vehicles with disability registration plates or placards.
After 6, parking in downtown Gloucester is free and there are several lots nearby. When parking in and around the area, please make sure not to block our neighbor’s driveways.
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The John Baboian Ensemble with vocalist Sandi Bedrosian. Well known as an accomplished guitarist and composer in jazz and swing circles, John Baboian is equally at home in the classical, blues, rock, R&B, Latin, and world music traditions. He has performed all over the world and has shared the stage with a who’s who of music industry legends. His work has been featured on a number of popular television series and more than 20 recordings. As an educator for more than 40 years, Baboian has inspired and trained a generation of aspiring musicians. An audience favorite, Baboian and his ensemble, several of whom are fellow faculty members from the Berklee College of Music, have traditionally opened the Music on Meetinghouse Green series. Sandi Bedrosian is well known as a lead vocalist and director in a wide range of musical styles and has opened for some of today’s hottest stars. She has performed coast to coast and throughout Europe and her repertoire includes musical productions, theater, and opera.
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"Yardbird Suite" Sal DiFusco and John BaboianSal DiFusco and John Baboian at the Berklee College of Music BTOT 2016
Location
Address:
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
