Cape Ann Big Band
Friday, September 5th, 2025, 6:00pm, with food service by Meat and Sweet
This diverse 17-piece big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time. Known for operating like a family, Cape Ann Big Band prides itself with having a repertoire that has no boundaries. Their program includes such classics as “Mack the Knife,” “I’ve Got You Under my Skin,” and “Take the A Train.”
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 Gloucester Meetinghouse.
About Gloucester Meetinghouse
Gloucester’s treasured Meetinghouse, an architectural masterpiece listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the center of the Historic District, was erected in 1806 by the First Universalist Society in America. The congregation was founded by Rev. John Murray, who conducted the first service in the Sargent family home on Middle Street in 1774. He was known for his powerful preaching style and fervent Christian belief in a loving, all-forgiving Creator in contradiction to the prevailing Calvinist teachings of the state-sanctioned Congregational Church. Because of Murray’s liberal religious beliefs he was appointed Chaplain to the Rhode Island Regiment under George Washington during the Revolutionary War and was instrumental in bringing aid from the Continental Congress to Gloucester, which was suffering greatly with no fishing industry possible under the British naval blockade.
Learn more about Gloucester Meetinghouse.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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This diverse 17-piece big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time. Known for operating like a family, Cape Ann Big Band prides itself with having a repertoire that has no boundaries. Their program includes such classics as “Mack the Knife,” “I’ve Got You Under my Skin,” and “Take the A Train.”
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Location
Address:
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
