Free Boomtown Festival Taking Place in East Cambridge on July 16-19

The Boomtown Festival! 2012 is taking place at the Multicultural Arts Center of Cambridge on July 16-19, 2012 in the outdoor Cantanni Courtyard next to the Center.

The event is free and open to the public and features four days of art, live music and cultural activities.

Among the jazz bands performing are Fernando Brandão, the New World Jazz Composers Octet, Rhythmic Explorations and The Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band.

To see a full schedule, click here.

You can find year round details on jazz, blues and world music by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Free Outdoor Summer Jazz Concerts in Boston and Across Massachusetts This Summer

MassJazz has compiled a list of dozens of free outdoor music concert series taking place across Massachusetts from now through Labor Day.

See the 2012 Summer Concert Series listings here.

The schedule includes annual concert series taking place in greater Boston and from Cape Cod to the North Shore.  Berklee College of Music has over a dozen series in various parks, plazas, shopping areas and even on Boston Harbor Island.

You can also find a schedule of outdoor jazz festivals taking place in the Bay State this summer and fall.

For year round details on jazz concerts, festivals, campus events, jazz organizations, radio programs and educational opportunities, visit MassJazz.com.

To find visitor information, go to Massvacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Win Free Tix to Chris Botti Concert at South Shore Music Circus on August 2

MassJazz is giving away a free pair of tickets to hear jazz trumpeter Chris Botti in concert at the South Shore Music Circus on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

The lucky winner also gets a $100 gift certificate to dine at acclaimed Bia Bistro in Cohasset the night of the concert.

Click here to enter the contest and submit the form.  You can also reserve tickets to the concert directly through Ticketmaster.

Botti's 2004 album, When I Fall in Love, has made him world's most popular jazz artists. His newest album, released in 2012, is Impressions. He has won numerous Grammy Awards and other awards for his albums and concert performances.  In 2008 Botti recorded a live album at Boston Symphony Hall that became a best-selling CD and DVD. 

On Friday, August 10, Botti is performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis.  To order tickets to that show, click here.

Find a full schedule South Shore Music Circus concerts this summer, and a full schedule at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. 

You can find year round jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For information on visiting Massachusetts, go to MassVacation.com.

Goupo Fantasma and Debo Band Playing at Brighton Music Hall on Wednesday, July 11

Grammy Award winning Latin band Grupo Fantasma is performing live at the Brighton Music Hall in Boston on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  They're joined by the Debo Band, an Ethopian pop band.

General admission is $15.00 and can be purchased online, or $18 the day of the show.

See a schedule of upcoming events at Brighton Hall.

For details on jazz festivals, concerts, campus events and other music activities in Massachusetts year round, visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information to to MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.

Jazz Guitarist John Pizzarelli Performs at Rockport Music Series on Sunday, July 8

Rockport Music is presenting world-renowned jazz guitarist, singer, composer and bandleader John Pizzarelli in concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are $41, $51 and $61 and can be purchased online or at the Center on concert day.

The son of another legendary guitarist, Bucky Pizzarelli, John was hailed by The Boston Globe for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.”

Since 1981, Rockport Music has been committed to one enduring purpose: enriching lives through great music. To see a full schedule of concerts presented by Rockport Music this summer, click here.

For details on round jazz activities in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and NorthofBoston.org.

Jeremy Pelt Quintet Featured at Marblehead Summer Jazz Series on Saturday, July 7

Jazz trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and his quintet perform at the 28th annual Marblehead Summer Jazz season on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $26 to $35 and can be purchased online or at the door.

The concert takes place in the Unitarian-Universalist Church on 28 Mugford Street in Marblehead. Directions here.

You can find year round jazz activities in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and NorthofBoston.org.

Yoko Miwa Performing at Post Office Square Concert Series in Boston on Monday, July 2

Jazz pianist Yoko Miwa performing at Post Office Square Park in Downtown Boston at noon on Monday, July 2, 2012.

The free, outdoor concert is part of the Live Concert Series hosted by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District.  To see a full schedule of events click here.

For a full schedule of jazz concerts, jazz clubs, campus events and jazz brunches, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information, visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.