Michael Barry - Guitarist for the popular Pogues/Shane MacGowan tribute band, The nÓgs, producer and recording engineer Michael Barry has worked with top New England artists for more than three decades, including more than a 25 years as engineer and co-producer to drumming legend Dave Mattacks.

As a singer-songwriter, Barry was the founder of the bands Pooka Stew, and (with Mattacks) Super Genius, releasing three albums and two EPs between them. Legendary BBC2 radio presenter “Whispering” Bob Harris named the first Super Genius album one of the “Best of the Year,” for 2003.

In 2020 Barry released his first solo album, “Party at the End of the World,” an acoustic record that Goldmine Magazine called, “a rich and riveting set of catchy, classy folk pop songs that resonate even on first hearing.” His second solo album, “Villain Songs,” was released in 2025, and hits on the dark themes Barry has explored throughout his career, once again with the support of an all-star roster of players.

Joining Barry for this McCarthy’s show are Elizabeth Steen, Dan Griffin, and John Fremer. Cambridge. 
https://linktr.ee/MichaelBarry


Highway Hosiery is the duo project of Elizabeth Steen (accordion, keys) and Jude Heichelbech (cello, stompbox). Steen is a seasoned accordionist/keyboardist who has played and toured along Natalie Merchant, Tanya Donelly, and Billy Bragg among others, and Heichelbech is a mostly self-taught multi-instrumentalist and visual artist. Together, they pen catchy tunes about trial, love and other oddities that span pop, jazz, rock and roots, with a slant born out of their deep Pennsyltucky upbringings. Both are the daughters of English professors and musicians and have occupied the same seat at the keyboards for Count Zero. They are at work on an album to be released later this year.

Franc Graham - Boston-based singer songwriter and guitarist Franc Graham is known for her signature “alt-Americana,” sound. Her music is often described as a blend of grit and groove, approaching “low-rock,” but likely landing near “hillbilly hip.” Critics have compared her vocal style and presence to artists like Chrissie Hynde and Lucinda Williams. 

Graham has released two full length albums: 2011’s “Steady,” 2001’s “Sugar Tree,” and her 1999 debut EP, “It Is Good.” In 2024 Graham released the single “Boston,” a love letter to the city’s past and present. 

Graham will be joined by veteran guitarist and producer Chris Rival. 
https://francgraham.com


$15 in advance. $20 at the door.

This Is An All Ages Show

Doors are at 3:30pm. Showtime is 3:45pm.

Dinner and drinks available at all tables.

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES