BandwagonSummerSeries

Kotoko Brass Closes Out the Bandwagon Summer Series in Putney

by hahrenholz | Music

Next Stage Arts wraps up its 2026 Bandwagon Summer Series with Kotoko Brass on Saturday, September 26, at Putney Inn Field, 57 Putney Landing Road in Putney. The final show of the series begins at 3:00 pm, with gates opening at 2:00 pm.

Described by The Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music,” Kotoko Brass delivers an electrifying sound that bridges continents and traditions. The band blends the intricate rhythms of Central Ghanaian drumming with the deep grooves of Caribbean bass and keys and the exuberant punch of New Orleans-style horns.

Formed by brothers Ben and Brian Paulding, Kotoko Brass brings together master Ghanaian percussionists Attah Poku and Kwame Ofori alongside a powerhouse rhythm and horn section. Every musician plays an essential role, but the heartbeat of the music lies in the drums. Rooted in the Asante tradition, where rhythm and dance are inseparable, the band’s performances invite audiences to feel the music as much as hear it.

Bywater Call Brings Southern Soul and Roots Rock to Bandwagon Summer Series

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY—The Bandwagon Summer Series continues on Friday, Aug. 14, with an outdoor performance by Toronto-based Bywater Call, a powerhouse seven-piece band whose electrifying blend of Southern soul, roots rock, blues, and Americana has earned them an international following.

The concert begins at 6 p.m. at Putney Inn Field, 57 Putney Landing Road, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Tickets are $24 in advance, $28 at the gate, and free for children under 12. Advance tickets are available at nextstagearts.org.

Rev. Vince Anderson Brings Electrifying “Dirty Gospel” to Bandwagon Summer Series

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY — The Bandwagon Summer Series continues on Friday, June 26, with an unforgettable evening of music from Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, whose high-energy blend of gospel, blues, psychedelic soul, and rock has earned acclaim from audiences around the world.

Proclaimed an “institution” by Questlove, Rev. Vince Anderson has spent more than three decades developing his signature style of “Dirty Gospel” — a joyous, revival-style musical experience that transforms every performance into a full-on celebration. Leading from the piano, Anderson and his five-piece Love Choir deliver a powerful mix of soulful grooves, spirited improvisation, and infectious energy.