Dave Alpert is a singer/songwriter based in Boston, MA. Dave's songs have been heard on Dateline NBC, the Discovery Channel and New England rock radio's WBCN, WAAF and WXRV. Metronome Magazine's Doug Sloan called Dave's Peace of Mind EP, "one of the coolest sounding albums of the year" in 2005. Find out why!
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| THE BAND | |
| Dave Alpert - vocals, guitar Rob Sistare - guitar Mariana Iranzi - bass Chris Anzalone - drums |
| CONTACT | |
| For booking or to contact the band, send email to info (at)davealpert (d-d-d-ot) com! |
| UPCOMING SHOWS | |
| Date: | Tuesday, July 14, 8:45pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA (Central Sq) |
| Details: | Great rock show with Kevin Hearn of the Barenaked Ladies headlining. Also on the bill: The Everyday Visuals. We kick off the show, so come early! 18+. Tickets are $10.
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| RECENT SHOWS | |
| Date: | Saturday, June 6, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | Cantab Lounge (downstairs), 738 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 4 bands. Cello Chix open the show. We go on 2nd. 21+. $8.
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| Date: | Thursday, May 12, 7:45pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 2 early sets with the band. 21+. No cover.
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| Date: | Wednesday, April 22, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 2 rock sets. 21+. No cover.
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| Date: | Friday, April 17, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St, Brighton, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER! 2 rocking sets.
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| Date: | Saturday, March 21, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | Cantab Lounge (downstairs), 738 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Great rock show with Abbie Barrett Band, Allen Devine Band and another band TBA. go on 3rd. 21+.
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| Date: | Sunday, March 1, 8:00pm |
| Venue: | Bull McCabe's, 366 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA |
| Details: | With Audrey Ryan. No cover. 21+.
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| Date: | Thursday, February 12, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Cantab Lounge (downstairs), 738 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 4 bands. Chuck Vath on bass.
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| Date: | Thursday, January 29, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St, Brighton, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER! w/Allen Devine Band and the Peasants. Cool neighborhood bar.
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| Date: | Thursday, January 22, 7:45pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 2 sets. One acoustic set w/Chris Anzalone (Tim Gearan Band / Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish) on percussion and we rock the second set with the full band.
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| Date: | Friday, January 16, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Cantab Lounge (downstairs), 738 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | We open a great rocking night with Reverse, The Weisstronauts and Axemunkee. $8 cover. 21+.
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 6, 8:45pm |
| Venue: | PA's Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA (Union Sq) |
| Details: | Another fun acoustic set w/Chris Anzalone (Tim Gearan Band / Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish) on percussion and (hopefully) Rob Sistare on guitar. 4 bands, 21+, $7 cover
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| Date: | Thursday, January 1, 7:45pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Happy New Year! NO COVER. 21+. w/Chris Anzalone (Tim Gearan Band / Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish) on percussion and Rob Sistare on guitar. 2 sets of acoustic Dave Alpert, so come in and come down after your New year's Eve festivities with some low-key pop.
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| Date: | Thursday, December 18, 8:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+. w/Chris Anzalone (Tim Gearan Band / Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish) on percussion and Rob Sistare on guitar. 2 sets of acoustic Dave Alpert
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| Date: | Sunday, December 14, 2:00pm |
| Venue: | Paper Mill Studios 438 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA |
| Details: | Free acoustic show @holiday art show and flea market. With Chris Anzalone on percussion.
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| Date: | Thursday, November 13, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Cantab Lounge (downstairs), 738 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | $7 cover. 21+ with the Allen Devine Band and 2 other great bands.
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| Date: | Tuesday, September 30, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! Special guests!
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| Date: | Tuesday, September 23, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! Special guests! ----------------------------------------------- |
| Date: | Tuesday, September 16, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! Special guests! ----------------------------------------------- |
| Date: | Tuesday, September 9, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! Special guests! ----------------------------------------------- |
| Date: | Tuesday, September 2, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! Special guests! ----------------------------------------------- |
| Date: | Saturday, July 5, 9:30pm |
| Venue: | Sally O'Briens, 335 Somerville Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ Solo opener for Josh Buckley and the Gilded Splinters.> |
| Date: | Wednesday, June 25, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ We rock! The AWESOME Todd Thibaud plays the early show at 8:00pm. Come early and stay LATE!> |
| Date: | Saturday, June 7, 11:00pm |
| Venue: | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Just $7. 21+ We rock! We're playing with the Zach Hillyard Band |
| Date: | Monday, May 26, 6:00pm |
| Venue: | All Asia, 334 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | LOW COVER.19+ Either solo or with Rob or Ben. Opening for Carbin (http://myspace.com/carbinband) Awesome Sumo Ale! |
| Date: | Thursday, April 24, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Josh Buckley opens the show! |
| Date: | Thursday, April 17, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Maria McNeil opens the show! |
| Date: | Thursday, April 10, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Stephen Brodsky opens the show! |
| Date: | Thursday, April 3, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guest DAve Crespo opens the show! |
| Date: | Thursday, March 27, 7:30pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guests The Liz Borden Band open the show! |
| Date: | Thursday, March 6, 7:30pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | SPECIAL EARLY RESIDENCY! NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Kelsey Bennett opens the show! |
| Date: | Saturday, February 9, 7:45pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Britt Kirk opens the show at 7:45pm, and we finish off this special early show with a rocking band set! |
| Date: | Monday, January 21, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | "Other Side of the Bear" acoustic show. 18+. Low $3 cover. 3 acts. Also appearing: Jamie Treadwell. Other performer TBA. |
| Date: | Tuesday, December 18, 8:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ Special guest Britt Kirk opens the show at 8pm, and we finish off this special early show with a rocking band set! |
| Date: | Tuesday, December 11, 6:30pm |
| Venue: | All Asia, 334 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Singer-songwriter circle "in the round", hosted by Jillian Santella. 4 great singer/songwriters! ALL AGES SHOW!!! NO COVER (but they "pass the hat" and there's a $5 suggested donation). Songs will be sung; fun will be had! |
| Date: | Wednesday, December 5, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. Full band. We open the show! |
| Date: | Wednesday, November 21, 8:30pm |
| Venue: | Kennedy's Midtown Bar, 42 Province St, Boston, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+. Dave plays one solo set! Come on by and hang out. |
| Date: | Sunday, November 18, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+ Dave plays 2 early sets at one of Boston's hidden jewels! First set is solo; the second is with the band! |
| Date: | Wednesday, November 7, 9:30pm |
| Venue: | Kennedy's Midtown Bar, 42 Province St, Boston, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+. Dave plays one solo set! Come on by and hang out. |
| Date: | Saturday, October 13, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays 2 early sets at one of Boston's hidden jewels! 21+. NO COVER. First set is solo with special guests; the second is with the band. |
| Date: | Wednesday, October 3, 9:45pm |
| Venue: | Bill's Bar, 9 Landsdowne St, Boston, MA |
| Details: | 18+. The band is back together for this one and it's gonna rock! Other bands are: Chelsea City Council, That Ish and The Abbey, and The Cups. |
| Date: | Wednesday, September 19, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | LAST MINUTE ADDITION to Dave's "Happy Hour Tour 2007". Dave plays 2 early solo sets at one of Boston's hidden jewels! 21+. NO COVER. |
| Date: | Tuesday, September 11, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays 2 early sets at one of Boston's hidden jewels! 21+. NO COVER. |
| Date: | Saturday, July 28, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. $8. Big rock show with great bands. We go on second. The band Tab is on after us. |
| Date: | Thursday, June 21, 6:30pm |
| Venue: | All Asia, 334 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Low $3 cover. I/We play an early after-work set, opening a show for my frineds in the blues band Bluebird. Come by and blow off some steam! |
| Date: | Tuesday, June 5, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | All Asia, 334 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Singer-songwriter circle "in the round", hosted by Jillian Santella. 4 great singer/songwriters! ALL AGES SHOW!!! NO COVER (but they "pass the hat" and there's a $5 suggested donation). Songs will be sung; fun will be had! |
| Date: | Monday, May 21, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | "Other Side of the Bear" acoustic show. 18+. Low $3 cover. Kelsey Bennett start things off, and Jamie Treadwell closes out the night. Show starts at 8:30pm. |
| Date: | Thursday, May 17, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | MIDDLE EAST (UPSTAIRS), 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. We play an opening set for Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors)! Tix are $10. |
| Date: | Monday, April 30, 10:00pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. We play a loud Monday night rock show with our good friends Adventures in Tourism opening the show at 9pm! More details TBA. |
| Date: | Monday, March 26, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | "Other Side of the Bear" acoustic show. 18+. Low $3 cover. Reva Williams of Gretel kicks off the show, and Jamie Treadwell closes out the night. Show starts at 8:30pm. |
| Date: | Wednesday, January 17, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE (Pub Stage), 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER. Stop by after work for a beer and some stripped down Dave Alpert. Dave's first show of 2007! |
| Date: | Thursday, November 30, 8:45pm |
| Venue: | TT THE BEAR'S, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. $10. Dave and the band open up big Boston rock show! It's Jason Collett (of Broken Social Scene) headlining and local pop favorites Choo Choo Larouge on after us. This one is gonna be rad! |
| Date: | Thursday, October 12, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. $8. We open up a great rock show with The Shills. More details TBA. |
| Date: | Thursday, September 21, 10:45pm |
| Venue: | TT THE BEAR'S, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. $8. We go on 3rd, after two great pop acts: Larissa Maestro opens and The Jealous Girlfriends (Brooklyn, NY) go on before us. Don't miss this one! |
| Date: | Thursday, August 24, 8:00pm |
| Venue: | THE SKYBAR, 518 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. Low cover. Dave plays solo and with the band, opening for great singer/songwriter Sierra. |
| Date: | Saturday, August 19, 7:15pm |
| Venue: | ALL ASIA, 334 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | EARLY All Ages Show. Low cover. Show starts at 6:30pm. 4 great bands, including Sister Sorrow. We go on second! |
| Date: | Saturday, July 29, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | TT THE BEAR'S, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. $8. Dave opens up big Boston rock show with a full band! It's The Teenage Symphonies' CD Release. This one will be a hoot! |
| Date: | Saturday, July 15, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. 21+. Dave plays 2 sets: solo and with a band. |
| Date: | Saturday, July 8, 5:00pm |
| Venue: | All Asia Cafe, 334 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | ALL AGES show. Low $3 cover. Show starts with Hidden Soul Acoustic at 4pm and ends with Sister Sorrow after me. Come early and hang out! |
| Date: | Monday, June 26, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, MA |
| Details: | 18+. Low cover. Dave plays a solo acoustic opener for Seattle band, The Lashes. Also on the bill are local favorites, Baby Boy H. |
| Date: | Friday, June 2, 9:00pm (w/FULL BAND!!) |
| Venue: | TT THE BEAR'S, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | 18+. Dave opens up big Boston rock show with a full band! Hear Dave's songs the way they should be heard. Other bands include Rocketscience, Wide Iris and AM Stereo. |
| Date: | Friday, April 21, 6:45pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER. Dave plays an early solo set on the pub stage. Grab a drink after work and check out some acoustic Dave. Hell ya! It's been a LONG week. |
| Date: | Thursday, March 23, 6:45pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER. Dave plays an early solo set on the pub stage. Grab a drink after work and check out some acoustic Dave. |
| Date: | Monday, March 6, 7:45pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | 21+. NO COVER. Dave plays an early solo set on the pub stage. Sierra opens the show at 7pm and Jack Paradis follows at 9pm. |
| Date: | Saturday, February 11, 7:00pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays a short acoustic opener for the boys in Bergamot. 21+. NO COVER. |
| Date: | Saturday, February 4, 7:30pm |
| Venue: | TOAD, 1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays a solo acoustic set at one of Boston's hidden jewels! Jack Paradis opens the show at 7pm. 21+. NO COVER. |
| Date: | Monday, January 30, 9:00pm |
| Venue: | TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | "Other Side of the Bear" acoustic show. Sierra opens the show at 8:15pm and the GREAT Beth Boucher closes out the night!! 18+. Low $3 cover. |
| Date: | Friday, January 13, 6:45pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | Friday the 13th!! Dave plays a pre-dinner solo acoustic set. Come to the show, and then take dave out for a warm meal! 21+, NO COVER. |
| Date: | Saturday, December 17, 10:30pm |
| Venue: | THE MIDDLE EAST (Corner Stage), 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. Boston's coolest rock club. Dave plays solo acoustic followed by Jack and Bob from Bergamot |
| Date: | Thursday, November 3, 9:15pm |
| Venue: | SALLY O'BRIEN'S, 335 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. Cool bar. One rocking set followed by Bergamot. |
| Date: | Saturday, August 20, 10:30pm |
| Venue: | THE MIDDLE EAST (Corner Stage), 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA |
| Details: | NO COVER. ALL AGES. One set followed by Jack Paradis and Bergamot. |
| Date: | Saturday, July 30, time TBA |
| Venue: | BLUEBERRY JAM ARTS FESTIVAL 2005 Worthington, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays small private arts festival in Western MA for some of the coolest people around. |
| Date: | Monday, June 27, 8:45pm |
| Venue: | ABBEY LOUNGE, 3 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA |
| Details: | Dave plays a solo acoustic set followed by a set by the great Beth Boucher! This will be your first opportunity to pick up a copy of Dave's new PEACE OF MIND EP!!!! 21+, NO COVER. |