7:00 PM to 7:25 PM
Opening mini-set
- Singing
- Hendrik Gideonse, Paul Gallucci
- Guitar
- Johnny Williams, John Brauchler
- Bass
- Hendrik Gideonse, Chris Sublette
- Drums
- Tom Gallo, Ken Tolman
- Keys
- Mark Donohue
- Horns & Harp
- Mike McLaughlin, Paul Gallucci (harp)
Blizzard of Blues III
The Johnny Williams Band, Steve Koulalis/Dan Lawson, Mark Hobbs/Lexy Lattimore, One Dime Band/Coywolf Johnson and friends
- Saturday, December 12, 2026Live music from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Arts Collaborative Medford
- 162 Mystic Ave, Medford, MAGet directions
- From $15Early bird pricing until Oct 16
-- days until the show
A Night of Blues, Soul and R&B
Live blues, shared food, and real conversation. Blizzard of Blues III is a fundraiser hosted by Down by Riverside Inc., and 100% of ticket proceeds support their mission.
Schedule and lineups
The night features a series of mini-sets and full band performances, with musicians coming together to create an unforgettable musical experience.
7:35 PM to 8:15 PM
Set 1: Mark Hobbs/Lexy Lattimore
- Singing
- Mark Hobbs, Lexy Lattimore
- Guitar
- Mark Hobbs, John Brauchler, Dan Lawson, Johnny Williams, Steve Koulalis
- Bass
- Steve Potts, Chris Sublette, Dan Janis
- Drums
- Buzz Sylvester, Ken Tolman
- Keys
- Bobby Wessa, Mark Donohue
- Horns & Harp
- Tyson Kamikawa, Mike McLaughlin, Karl Bryan Jr., Paul Gallucci (harp)
8:25 PM to 9:05 PM
Set 2: Steve Koulalis/Dan Lawson
- Singing
- Steve Koulalis, Dan Lawson
- Guitar
- Steve Koulalis, Johnny Williams, John Brauchler, Dan Lawson
- Bass
- Steve Potts, Dan Janis, Chris Sublette
- Drums
- Tom Gallo, Bob Hodgkins, Buzz Sylvester
- Keys
- Bobby Wessa, Mark Donohue
- Horns & Harp
- Tyson Kamikawa, Mike McLaughlin, Karl Bryan Jr., Paul Gallucci (harp)
9:15 PM to 10:00 PM
Set 3: Johnny Williams/Lexy Lattimore
- Singing
- Johnny Williams, Lexy Lattimore
- Guitar
- Johnny Williams, Mark Hobbs, Steve Koulalis, Dan Lawson, John Brauchler
- Bass
- Steve Potts, Dan Janis
- Drums
- Tom Gallo, Ken Tolman
- Keys
- Mark Donohue, Bobby Wessa
- Horns & Harp
- Tyson Kamikawa, Mike McLaughlin, Karl Bryan Jr., Paul Gallucci (harp)
The players
Twenty musicians coming together to raise money for a great cause!
Singing
- Johnny Williams
- Steve Koulalis
- Mark Hobbs
- Lexy Lattimore
- Hendrik Gideonse
- Paul Gallucci
- Dan Lawson
Guitar
- Johnny Williams
- Steve Koulalis
- Mark Hobbs
- Dan Lawson
- John Brauchler
Bass
- Hendrik Gideonse
- Steve Potts
- Dan Janis
- Chris Sublette
Drums
- Tom Gallo
- Ken Tolman
- Buzz Sylvester
- Bob Hodgkins
Keys
- Mark Donohue
- Bobby Wessa
Horns & Harp
- Tyson Kamikawa (sax)
- Mike McLaughlin (sax)
- Karl Bryan Jr. (sax)
- Paul Gallucci (harmonica)
Tickets
Every ticket includes the full program and all main activities. Prices rise as the show gets closer, so buy early.
Tickets are sold through Zeffy, and you can add an optional donation at checkout. Zeffy is free for donors, so 100% of your purchase goes to Down by Riverside Inc.
Venue
Arts Collaborative MedfordMystic Ave
Medford, MA 02155
Parking, accessibility, and house rules will be posted here once confirmed.
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Down by Riverside Inc. Blizzard of Blues III brings people together through live blues, shared food, and real conversation. Join a room where strangers feel like neighbors and the music makes it easier to be fully yourself.