Fort Point Concerts
Each summer, the Friends Of Fort Point Channel neighborhood association sponsors a free concert series at Children's Wharf in the Seaport District. Local performing artists are presented, featuring a wide variety of music styles and genres. Children’s Wharf is located between Summer Street and Seaport Boulevard, and parallels Fort Point Channel. The wharf is part of the Harborwalk, a pedestrian path that connects Boston’s historic waterfront from north to south. Music styles can vary from reggae to classical to rock and roll, as popular local bands please audiences at this cozy venue. The atmosphere is relaxed and joyful; countless happy young students visit the Children's Museum each day and stroll the wharf.
In the early 1900s, this portion of the Seaport District was known as the Wool District. Boston was at one time one of the world’s largest marketplaces and gateways for woolen and textile goods. By the 1940s, the industry had migrated to southern states in search of lower costs, and many of the old brick warehouses in the district became vacant. By the late 1970s, local contemporary artists began to lease and subdivide the cavernous empty warehouse spaces, which marked the beginning of urban renewal in what today is known as the Seaport District.
Fort Point Channel is named after Fort Hill. Part of the hill jutted out into the sea from the peninsula of Boston, hence Fort "Point." The hill was an excellent location for defending the town, and cannon were mounted atop it in the 1600s. Fort Hill was cut down in the mid-1800s and used for landfill, with its former apex being located at the intersection of today's Oliver and High Streets.
Fort Point Channel was a canal that connected Boston Inner Harbor to a small bay called South Cove (and other previous names). South Cove was also eventually filled-in, and became part of South Boston and Dorchester.
Stop by and enjoy a free concert at Fort Point Channel. Nearby attractions include the Children's Museum, Institute for Contemporary Art, Rowe’s Wharf, Fan Pier, Design Center, and Boston Convention Center. Also, less than a mile away along the Harborwalk are the New England Aquarium, Christopher Columbus Park, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace attractions.
June, 2009
Thursday June 25, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtuosi Quartet
Fort Point based Chamber Orchestra that performs everything from Mozart to Bluegrass, Tango to Classic Rock
July, 2009
Thursday July 2, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hogan’s Goat
South Boston based band that plays a high energy mix of songs heard in most Irish-American neighborhoods over the past century
Thursday July 9, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An International Quartet
Extraordinary Argentinean guitarist Claudio Ragazzi, pianist Fernando Michelian, Boston cellist Cameron Sawzin, and violinist Gerry Mordis Claudio Ragazzi
Thursday July 16, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Channel Cello Band
With special guest artists Cello Chix
Thursday July 23, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Daniel Bennett Group
A unique bold mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism, with a dedicated following in the northeast jazz and folk scene
Thursday July 30, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Squeezebox Stompers
Fort Point based acoustic band specializing in Cajun Zydeco Roadhouse music that makes you want to dance
August 2009
Thursday August 6, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Winiker Band
Contemporary and classic rock, pop, swing, and jazz, as well as ethnic music from around the world
Thursday August 13, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Alex MacDougall Band
R & B, classic, motown and soul, with a touch of Sinatra
Thursday August 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
New England Brass Ensemble
Features principal trumpet Jay Daly
Thursday August 27, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pan Loco Steel Band
Authentic mixed ethnic musical ensemble consisting of two steel drummers, an electric bass player, and a percussionist
Contact Information & Address:
Friend's Of Fort Point Channel Concerts
Children's Wharf, 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
friendsoffortpointchannel.com
