Musical groups

• Damone, an American rock Band, originated in Waltham. and consisted of Noelle LeBlanc (vocals/guitar), Mike Woods (guitar), Michael Vazquez (bass guitar) and Dustin Hengst (drums). The band was originally known as Noelle, and released an album called This Summer under that name, which was later re-recorded as From the Attic. Damone released their first album, From the Attic, on RCA in 2003. In April 2019, Damone announced they would reunite for two shows in Boston that July.
• The McMurphy's retired in 2024
• Moody Street String Band - Contact: Jerry Weene - 781-647-3773, 781-894-4292
  This amateur band performs Celtic, bluegrass and old-time music. All musicians are welcome to the monthly practices.
• tiny HUGE recorded 2 albums, WouldaCouldaShoulda (1999) and Once Upon A Time (2000).
• Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra - PO Box 541188, 02454-1188 WPO ticket line: 857-919-1385
  Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra, a community orchestra of the MetroWest, conducted by Michael Korn, meets Mondays 7:30-9:30 at Waltham's Government Center. (2009/06/21)
• Waltham The Band have not performed since 2019.
• The Wherehouse, officially titled A. Wherehouse, is a warehouse located at 55 Pond Street in Waltham, behind Moe Black's.. It was rented out by the rock band Aerosmith, starting in 1975 and continuing into the 1980s. The warehouse featured a garage where the band members would park their cars, upstairs offices for the band's personnel, and a ground-level recording studio and stage where the band would often rehearse, write, and record music. The band would also hold meetings here and use the building to party. Steve Leber and David Krebs, managers for Aerosmith during the 1970s, also managed Ted Nugent and Mahogany Rush. Those artists also used the Wherehouse as a practice and tour rehearsal site when they were in Boston.

Musicians

• Gerry Beaudoin is an award winning jazz guitarist.
• Gail Finnie Rundlett performs with Taproot, and as a solo act.
• Brad Faucher plays guitar in a local band called Session450.
• Scott Tougas has written some excellent songs.
• Michael Williams
• Scott Shurr

Places in Waltham to hear live music

• Restaurants & bars
  • John Brewer's Tavern & Restaurant - 39 Main Street - 781-894-9700
  • Joco's bar and kitchen
  • Brewer's Tap and Table
  • Tempo Bistro.
• Other venues
  • The Waltham Farmers Market has a seasonal series of free concerts Saturdays at 11:00, during the market season.
  • The City of Waltham sponsors Concerts on the Common during the summer.
  • Brandeis University's Professional Music Series offers Wednesday noon concerts, student performing ensembles and evening professional concerts, most of them free. - 781-736-3331
  • Temple Beth Israel hosts a coffeehouse

Waltham Radio Stations

• WBRS-FM - is a community radio station on air at 100.1 FM 24 hours a day. The station provides a variety of programming, including locally hosted shows, and will train potential producer/announcers. Send public service announcements to publicize local events.