Intimate, inspired jazz featuring unique interpretations of familiar American Song book and jazz favorites plus 1-2 special tunes for St. Patrick’s Day! Get a jump start on your St. Paddy’s Day celebration with some great jazz!

Joe on trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn; Gary Gross on guitar, Rod McCauley on bass.

Tickets:$30

See westfalmouthlibrary.org for more info and tickets.

Legendary blues man George Gritzbach and his all star band bring their rock in’ show to the Cotuit Center. Not to be missed!

Strongly rooted in roots and rhythm and blues music, Gritzbach is known for his innovative original songs. Gritzbach studied under guitar great Rev. Gary Davis early in his career.

Gritzbach has played with such musical greats at B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Dr. John, John Lee Hooker and others in a variety venues: nightclubs, performing arts centers, festivals, and more. Over the years, he has toured the US, Canada, and Europe, and his previous album, “The Sweeper,” was released on labels in Europe.

The Washington Post called Gritzbach an “exceptional songwriter” and described a recent CD as “as good and surprising as he is in person, with wonderful original material and knock-out slide guitar work.” The Boston Globe called Gritzbach a “sizzling hot, no-holds barred electric bluesman” and “one of the finest guitar players in America.” Frets Magazine wrote “exquisitely gritty and gravely on one cut, mellow and clear on the next…excellent vocal style."

See: Cotuit.org for more info and tickets.

Straight from their sold out run at the Cotuit Center last summer, this tribute to the Blues Brothers rocks!

Featuring a ten piece AllStar band, 3 backup singers, Professor Harp on harmonica, and Jake and Elwood Blues playing the original Blues Brothers most popular hits, this one time encore is not to be missed.

Proceeds benefit the Mashpee public schools music program.

Adult tickets: $30

Students: $15

Trish LaRose, Come On-a My House

Cape songstress Trish LaRose and Company bring selections from her critically acclaimed one woman show, Come On-A My House, to First Night Chatham! Inspired by the brilliance of legendary one woman shows from the likes of Bette Midler and Chita Rivera, Trish weaves story and song into a show filled with heart, sass and laughs! Backed by a stellar six-piece band of some of the Cape's finest musicians, and talented cast members Anthony Teixeira and Jess Andra, Trish invites you on a candid, eclectic journey, leaving no stone unturned with a diverse song list spanning Tony Bennett to Whitney Houston, Rosemary Clooney to Gloria Estefan. Come On-A My House was originally commissioned and produced by Cape Rep Theatre in Brewster, Ma.

See Chatham First Night 2025 for event details and buttons. Get yours soon - they often sell out!

Come here some of the most iconic and memorable tunes from the Blues Brothers! Hot off their sold-out run of shows at Cotuit Center for the Arts this past summer comes Sweet Home Chicago. featuring Misao Koyama, Michael Dunford, Joe Mongelli, Andy Troyanos, Peter Murray, Rich Hill and others . Sweet Home Chicago is here just in time to welcome music fans to 2025 with the fun, infectious music of the Blues Brothers.

Two shows: 4 PM and 5 PM
See First Night Chatham 2025 for all events and details. Get your buttons early - they often sell out!

Come here some of Billy Joel and Elton John’s greatest hits as featured in the sold out performances at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Hot off their sold-out run of shows at Cotuit Center for the Arts comes The Piano Men, starring Cape theater favorites Anthony Teixeira, John Connelly and Emma Fitzpatrick, featuring pianist Misao Koyama with The All Star Band featuring Michael Dunford, Joe Mongelli, Andy Troyanos, Peter Murray and Rich Hill.The Piano Men are here just in time to welcome music fans back with a fist raising, heart pounding, high energy show you will not want to miss!!!

Two shows: 2 PM and 3 PM

Get up, dance and sing along to all of your favorite Billy Joel and Elton John songs! Spanning 50-years in music making, Billy and Elton have sold over 100 million albums while crafting such iconic hits as Piano Man, Big Shot, I'm Still Standing and Rocket Man. Produced and Directed by Michael Dunford, Encore Music Productions. See First Night Chatham 2025 for all events and details.

The George Gritzbach Band plays inventive takes on classics and a healthy helping of innovative originals offering a great mix of blues, roots, and R&B. The band has appeared at a wide variety of venues and Festivals across North America, including opening for B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray and many others as well as local nightclubs and Performing Arts Centers.

Featuring the soulfulLy hot horns of Joe Mongelli, trumpet, Peter Murray, tenor sax and Paul Ross, bari sax.

More info and tix here: www.cutural-center.org

The George Gritzbach Band plays inventive takes on classics and a healthy helping of innovative originals offering a great mix of blues, roots, and R&B. The band has appeared at a wide variety of venues and Festivals across North America, including opening for B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray and many others as well as local nightclubs and Performing Arts Centers

Tickets $22.50 - $25. Doors open at 7. Show is at 8.

More info and tix here:

https://spirecenter.org/event/george-gritzbach-band/

Featuring Matt Hutchinson, piano, Joe Mongelli, trumpet; Scott Avidon, sax, Mike Ryle, bass and Michael Dunford, drums.

Jazz Giants features meticulous recreations of iconic jazz recordings of the late ‘50s and early ‘60’s. This year’s focus is the music of Horace Silver but there will be favorites from Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Art Blakey, as well. Not to be missed!

Tickets starting from just $13! See https://artsonthecape.org/explore/tribute-horace-silver-at-tangletuit for more information, discount programs and tickets.

Outdoors at the John Weltman Pavilion

Featuring Gary Gross, guitar, Rod McCaulley, bass and Joe on trumpet, flugelhorn and cornet.

Original takes on great American Song Book and jazz classics.

Great music and wonderful out door setting! More info here: https://www.ccmoa.org

Joe Mongelli & The Cape Jazz Crew

The iconic music of Horace Silver, composer and pianist is presented by the Cape Jazz Crew in this year’s installment of Jazz Giants.

The Jazz Giants series features meticulous recreations of iconic jazz recordings of the late ‘50s and early ’60’s. Horace Silver was perhaps the most influential jazz composer and pianist of this era.

The Cape Jazz Crew is Joe Mongelli, trumpet; Peter Murray, saxophone; Matt Hutchinson, piano, Michael Ryle, upright bass and Christian McCarthy, drums.

Experience, once again  - or maybe for the first time, this great music. One night only.  Not to be missed!

Free on the Library lawn!

Joe Mongelli and The Cape Jazz Crew

For many, the years from 1955 to 1965 represent the most compelling era in jazz.  Iconic recordings were being made by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Horace Silver and many others too numerous to mention. Their music continues to influence musicians today and represents some of the most beloved, popular and infectious jazz ever recorded.

This concert pays tribute to some of the greatest hits of Miles, Coltrane, Blakey and Silver from the period 1955-1965. The Cape Jazz Crew meticulously recreates the original recordings and arrangements so audiences can experience this great music as initially conceived and recorded.

While the presentation recreates the original recordings, inspired, fresh improvisation is provided by some of the Cape’s best jazz musicians: Joe Mongelli, trumpet; Scott Avidon, saxophone; Mark Borgmann, piano, Michael Ryle upright bass. and Michael Dunford, drums.

Experience, once again  - or maybe for the first time, this great music. Not to be missed!

Tickets: $40 Reserve at www.westfalmouthlibrary.org or call 508 548-4709

Brentwood Brass play Dixieland favorites in a Mardi Gras celebration. Join us for some great familiar tunes performed in special arrangements for brass quintet. Featuring Joe Mongelli and Paul Chatelain, trumpets, George Fichter, French Horn, Chuck Katuska, trombone and Tom Borber, tuba.

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Meticulous recreations of the most widely acclaimed music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Art Blakey - all of your favorites from 1955-1965 and inspired playing by local artists:

• Joe Mongelli, trumpet/flugelhorn/arrangements

• Scott Avidon, saxophones

• Matt Hutchinson, piano

• Michael Ryle, upright bass

• Michael Dunford, drums

Tickets: $35 See the library’s website at: https://www.westfalmouthlibrary.org for more information.

Smoking 17-piece big band music outside on the lawn. Free to all! Joe plays trumpet jazz solos.

Joe and the Crew explore all the combinations that are possible with 4 players and 10 instruments - solos, duets, trios and quartets.

This intimate concert features American Song Book classics, jazz standards, Paul McCartney’s Blackbird in a great new arrangement and some classical cross over pieces, as well,  Among the styles you’ll here will be West Coast cool, moving ballads, ‘60s soul jazz, funk, Dixieland and driving bop. Don’t miss this unique evening of intimate jazz.

The Cape Jazz Crew is:

- Joe Mongelli:  trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet

- Scott Avidon: tenor & alto saxophones, flute

- Mark Borgmann:  keyboards

- Michael Ryle: acoustic and electric bass

Come enjoy inspired improvisation, unique arrangements of classic tunes, plus a few surprises - all in a creative format featuring solos, duos, trios and quartets.  Find out what 4 of the Cape’s best jazz musicians can do with 10 instruments!

Contact 508 394-7100 or https://www.cultural-center.org for tickets

Smoking 17-piece big band music outside on the lawn. Free to all! Joe plays trumpet jazz solos.

Church info: https://www.stbfalmouth.org

Website: 508-548-3863 
office@stbfalmouth.org

Come join us for a fun program featuring favorite pop hits specially arranged for brass quintet. Iconic popular tunes from Broadway, top-40, films, jazz, rock, soul and R&B will be featured. Brentwood Brass includes two trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba plus two in-house arrangers who create unique renditions of great music you know and love. The setting is literally divine, too, with wonderful acoustics!

Brentwood Brass members are:

Michael Donovan, trumpet

Joe Mongelli, trumpet & flugelhorn

George Fichter, French horn

Chuck Katuska, trombone

Thom Borber, tuba

See the church’s website for information: https://www.capecodcovenantchurch.com

Joe and the Crew explore all the combinations that are possible with 4 players and 10 instruments - solos, duets, trios and quartets.

This intimate concert features American Song Book classics, jazz standards, Paul McCartney’s Blackbird in a great new arrangement and some classical cross over pieces, as well,  Among the styles you’ll here will be West Coast cool, moving ballads, ‘60s soul jazz, funk, Dixieland and driving bop. Don’t miss this unique evening of intimate jazz.

The Cape Jazz Crew is:

- Joe Mongelli:  trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet

- Scott Avidon: tenor & alto saxophones, flute

- Mark Borgmann:  keyboards

- Michael Ryle: acoustic and electric bass

Come enjoy inspired improvisation, unique and classic arrangements of familiar tunes, plus a few surprises - all in a creative format featuring solos, duos, trios and quartets.  Find out what 4 of the Cape’s best jazz musicians can do with 10 instruments!

Wellfleet Preservation Hall for tickets: 508 349-1800 or https://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org

Smoking 17-piece big band music outside on the lawn. Free to all! Joe plays trumpet jazz solos.

Smoking 17-piece big band music. Free to all! Joe plays trumpet jazz solos.

The sequel to last year's sold out hit PIANO MEN. This rocking event features electric performances of hits by Billy Joel and Elton John, sung by some of your favorite Cape voices and backed by a Hot Band including the Harwich Horns - Joe Mongelli on trumpet and synthesizer and Scott Avidon on saxophones. More info and tickets @

https://artsonthecape.org/explore/piano-men-2