Top 15 Concerts to Attend in Boston This Fall 2025
out of The Lemonheads since their formation in the mid-1980s. But, the core of the band — guitarist/vocalist Evan Dando — has been a constant. Dando’s charming smile and laid-back vocal style makes the chaos that often ensues at their shows seem minimal. And, since they’re celebrating the upcoming release of a new album, it’s a good bet that Dando’s winning ways will shine through. This promises to be one of those intimate gigs where long-time fans have the opportunity to sing along with every song, whether they’re diving through the band’s history with old hits like “It’s a Shame About Ray” or enjoying new material. Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St., Boston. $38-$187.Best folk concertsNeko Case at RegattabarSome performers steadily make music that fulfills specific audiences’ high expectations, and Neko Case is one of those. When things are rocking, her clear, strong voice soars above the music, while, when things are mellower, the beauty of her songs gets a chance to sink in. Case’s new album, currently in full rotation on radio stations everywhere, is “Night Drawer.” Her standalone concerts are always magical, primarily because her tales are about everything from lilacs to ladies to lighthouses. And even if the essence of her songs occasionally wraps around some deep, dark topics, the overlying effect is mesmerizing. Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Regattabar, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. $61-$303.Best singer-songwriter concertsJohn Legend at the House of BluesIf you’ve heard his songs on the radio, it would be easy to think of John Legend as one of those easygoing crooners who are all about a comforting melody and the mellow sound of a piano. But seeing him perform live tells a different story. Legend has got a stage presence as big as his voice. And, while he can easily have the audience swaying along with something lovely like “All of Me,” as the show progresses, he plays surprise after surprise, showing off his skillful playing and high-energy delivery. Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 22-24, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $132-$875.Get The Big To-Do Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. Enter EmailSign Up_BYLINE_ED SYMKUSBy Ed Symkus, ContributorCONTINUE READING