Rob Cushing
Shows

Previous events

  • Friday, May 14, 2010
  • Drew English show (on bass)
  • TT The Bears: 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA (MAP)
  • On bass with Drew English, headlining the show! TT The Bears is located behind the MIddle East Club, just off Mass Ave in Central Square Cambridge (public transit, take the Red Line to Central).

    Also performing are;
     Shadwell (CD release party)
     Me and Joan Collins
    The First Annual


    This show is sponsored by Team Shred.
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  • 21+
  • Thursday, May 6, 2010 8:00 pm
  • Solo show (all new material!)
  • Tommy Doyle's : 334 Main Street, Hyannis, MA (MAP)
  • First Cape solo show in a few years, and will be featuring all-new material! Located at Tommy Doyles on Main Street in Hyannis (corner of Main and Barnstable Road), see site link for directions.

    This show is sponsored by The Cheap Seats. No cover, 21+, other acts TBA, kicks off at 8:30pm!
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  • 21+
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Drew English last show before he moves to LA!
  • Hennessey's Boston (Upstairs): 25 Union Street, Boston, MA (MAP)
  • This will be the last show with Drew English as he is moving out to LA and to bigger things!
  • 21+
  • Friday, July 24, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Double Duty! Show w/ Drew English and Dana Labb
  • Wellfleet Beachcomber: Wellfleet MA, MA (MAP)
  •  Rob's first show on his native Cape Cod in 3 years! Double duty w/ Drew English (formerly No Casino) on bass, and w/ Dana Labb on keyboards. CBS Records artist Will Dailey & The Rivals headlines.
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  • 21+
  • Sunday, July 19, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Show w/ Drew English
  • Oliver's @ Cask n Flagon: Boston MA, MA (MAP)
  •  w/ Drew English on bass.
  • Sunday, July 5, 2009 6:00 pm
  • Rob live on 101.9FM show "The Cheap Seats"
  • I'll be on live with host Cat for "the Cheap Seats" on WCIB 101.9FM in southeastern MA (or the rest of the world can listen online at www.cool102.com). This will be from 6pm-8pm EST.

    This is also Cat's birthday show so call in on the request line to wish her a happy birthday at 877-COOL-102.

    I'll be discussing and playing selections of artists from my past and present collaborations and *maybe* even a suprise live song or two...
  • Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Show w/ Drew English
  • Hard Rock Cafe : Boston MA, MA (MAP)
  •  with Drew English on bass
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:00 pm
  • Show w/ Drew English
  • Great Scott's Boston: 1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston MA, MA, 02134 (MAP)
  •  show with Drew English on bass
    18+ show, tickets $9, starts at 9pm

    w/ Shanghai Thrills, Lion of Ido (from NYC), and The Zero Four
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  • 18+
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Debut show with Drew English (aka No Casino)
  • Oliver's @ Cask 'n Flagon: 62 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA, MA, USA (MAP)
  •  performing on bass with the Boston band No Casino (featuring former members of Averi and The Charms)
    w/ I, Pistol and Soap Stars
    9pm, 21+, $9 cover
    club is on the corner of Brookline and Landsdowne Streets, across from Fenway Park
    directions here:
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  • 21+
  • Saturday, March 21, 2009
  • TBD
  • Iowa, Iowa (MAP)
  • Upcoming solo show in central Iowa to be determined.
  • Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:00 pm
  • Harpers Ferry
  • 158 Brighton Avenue, Allston MA, MA (MAP)
  • Sat. Feb 14th show
    Harpers Ferry
    playing keys as part of the Dana Labb band
    opening for CBS records recording artist Will Dailey & The Rivals
    doors open at 8pm, 18+
    $12 in advance, $15 at door
    select link above for Harpers Ferry to purchase tickets!
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Coffee Underground
  • 1 Coffee Street, Greenville, SC (MAP)
  • Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:00 pm
  • HK On The Bay
  • Virginia Beach, VA (MAP)
  • Friday, November 14, 2008 8:00 pm
  • Dana Labb CD Release Party
  • Bill's Bar: 5 Landsdowne Street, Boston MA, 02215 (MAP)
  • Playing with Dana Labb for his official CD release party at Bill's Bar (as seen in the movie "Fever Pitch"), right by Fenway Park in Boston. I'll be performing with Dana on keyboards for this event.
  • Saturday, August 9, 2008 3:00 pm
  • International Pop Overthrow showcase in LA
  • Fais Do Do: 5257 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles CA, CA, US (MAP)
  • (Filling in on bass for Topheavy for their California mini-tour).

    THIS IS AN ALL-AGES SHOW!

    International Pop Overthrow showcase at Club Fais Do Do in Los Angeles in the heart of the Mid City district. Show starts at 3pm for you early-birds, and cover is $8.

    Make sure to tell them at the door you are there to see Topheavy, NOT Rob Cushing!

    Click on links above for details, or call Club Fais Do Do at (323) 931-4636


  • Friday, August 8, 2008 8:00 pm
  • California show with Topheavy!
  • The Cat Club: 8911 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood CA, CA, US (MAP)
  • (Filling in on bass for Boston band Topheavy for their California mini-tour).

    The famed Cat Club on the Sunset Strip, run by none other than Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, and renowned hangout for members of Guns n' Roses, The Ramones, Alice Cooper, and many others as well as a legendary place to play!

    Be sure to tell them at the door you are there to see Topheavy, NOT Rob Cushing!

    Showtime is 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), $10 cover.

    Click on links above for details, or call the Cat Club at (310) 657-0888.

  • Friday, December 21, 2007 10:00 pm
  • The Middle East (corner)
  • 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA, MA (MAP)
  • Solo show
    w/ Chris Wagner (Topheavy)
    No cover, 21+, show starts at 10pm
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Radio appearance (live)
  • WKKL 90.7FM: Cape Cod MA, MA (MAP)
  • Rob live on the radio on 90.7FM WKKL (Cape Cod Community College radio at Cape Cod, MA). Rob returns to his old alma mater after many years to discuss the Boston music scene, what's become of the Cape music scene and of course to promote his forthcoming album!

    Website for WKKL here (sorry no web streaming)!
  • Friday, August 10, 2007
  • The Middle East (corner)
  • 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA, MA (MAP)
  • solo acoustic show 
    w/ Chris Wagner (Topheavy)
    21+, starts at 10pm, no cover!

    dedicated to the memory of John C. Anderson
  • Friday, July 13, 2007
  • The Middle East (corner)
  • 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA, MA (MAP)
  • solo acoustic show
    w/ Chris Wagner (Topheavy)
    10pm, 21+
  • Saturday, June 30, 2007
  • Middle East Club (Upstairs)
  • 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA, MA (MAP)
  • Final show for the band Pure Fiction (includes members past and present, a band I played guitar/keyboards on for their album From All Sides)
    w/ Topheavy, Prime Movers, and Cheater Pint.

    show starts at 9pm
    $10 at door or through Ticketmaster via www.mideastclub.com

  • Saturday, May 19, 2007
  • The Grog and Tankard
  • 2408 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC (MAP)
  • Filling in on bass for Topheavy.

    Playing at the Grog and Tankard in Washington DC. Details to be announced.

  • Sunday, May 6, 2007
  • O'Shea's
  • 348 Main Street, West Dennis MA, MA (MAP)
  • 2-4:30pm
    No cover
  • Wednesday, April 4, 2007
  • The Abbey Lounge
  • 3 Beacon Street, Somerville MA, MA (MAP)
  • Wed. April 4th
    SOLO SHOW
    Abbey Lounge (Pub Stage), Somerville MA
    w/ Chris Barrett (Gato Malo, Paula Kelley Orchestra) 
    7pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday, November 4, 2006
  • The Skybar
  • 518 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA, MA (MAP)
  • on bass filling in for old bandmates Pure Fiction
    directions to the Skybar can be found HERE
    21+, 9pm, $7 at door
    also appearing are Topheavy, Almada and The Evolvements
  • Sunday, October 8, 2006
  • The Abbey Lounge (Pub Stage)
  • 3 Beacon Street, Somerville MA, MA (MAP)
  • SUN. October 8th
    @
    The Abbey Lounge, Somerville MA (Click link for directions)
    Solo acoustic show
    w/ Ben Connelly (from Minneapolis)
    Ben goes on at 8pm, Rob at 9pm
    21+, no cover
    Ben is an old friend of mine from high school and a terrific musician to boot! This is a rare East Coast performance by him that you do NOT want to miss!
  • Friday, July 21, 2006
  • Wellfleet Beachcomber
  • 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road, Wellfleet MA, MA (MAP)
  • playing bass w/ Rocketscience 
    w/ Scamper and Hooray For Earth (formerly Raymond)
    $8, 21+, doors open at 9pm

    Buy tickets early as this show WILL sell out!
    Go to the above link or call 508-349-6055 to order!

    BOSTONIANS: If you want to take the bus down to the show, it leaves from the Stop & Shop on North Beacon Street in Allston at 12 noon Friday and then heads for home again from the Beachcomber at 1:30am after the show. Bus is $40 and includes transportation and a ticket to the show. To purchase, go to http://shop.briggsbrosentertainment.com/
  • Saturday, June 3, 2006
  • Harpoon Brewery "Brewstock 2006"
  • 306 northern avenue, Boston MA, ma (MAP)
  • playing bass for Rocketscience
    @ the famed Harpoonfest "Brewstock 2006"!
    on the main stage at 7:30pm
    $12 at door, 21+, festival starts at 2pm

  • Sunday, May 28, 2006
  • Private Party
  • Hyannisport MA, MA (MAP)
  • Solo show, private party (closed tothe public).

  • Friday, February 17, 2006
  • Middle East Downstairs
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • on bass with Rocketscience
    w/ Alchemilla, 25Affair and Mike Previti
  • Thursday, December 29, 2005
  • Inner Town Pub
  • Chicago IL (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Tuesday, December 27, 2005
  • The Green Room
  • Iowa City IA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Monday, December 19, 2005
  • House of Blues
  • Cleveland OH (MAP)
  • solo show
    w/ John Grof & other guests
  • Sunday, December 18, 2005
  • Marysville Tavern
  • Harrisburg PA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Sunday, November 27, 2005
  • Breakers Pub
  • Jonesboro GA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Saturday, October 22, 2005
  • PA's Lounge
  • Somerville MA (MAP)
  • w/ Heather Delbalso on guitar (Fist City USA)
    also w/ B is for Brontosaurus, Senator Whatley, Paul Lebel Orange, and others
    "TMBG Tribute show"
  • Thursday, March 10, 2005
  • Middle East Downstairs
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • on bass w/ New Blood
    w/ Bleu, Rubikon and others
  • Sunday, March 6, 2005
  • All Asia Cafe
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • solo show
    also on bass w/ Juniper's Daughter
  • Friday, March 4, 2005
  • Chit Chat Lounge
  • Haverhill MA (MAP)
  • solo show
    w/ Blizzard of '78 and Pure Fiction
  • Sunday, February 27, 2005
  • O'Briens Pub
  • Allston MA (MAP)
  • on bass w/ Juniper's Daughter
    w/ Cahill and others
  • Friday, December 10, 2004
  • Middle East Upstairs
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • performing backup vocals for Bleu
    w/ The Rudds, Mike Viola and The Unbusted
  • Thursday, December 9, 2004
  • Middle East Upstairs
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • performing backup vocals for Bleu
    w/ The Rudds, Mike Viola and The Unbusted
  • Friday, October 22, 2004
  • Bramhall Pub
  • Portland ME (MAP)
  • solo show for University of Southern Maine students
  • Thursday, October 21, 2004
  • University of Vermont
  • Burlington VT (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Thursday, August 19, 2004
  • Main Street Festival
  • Hyannis MA (MAP)
  • solo show
    w/ Bowman
  • Saturday, August 7, 2004
  • The Skybar
  • Somerville MA (MAP)
  • on bass w/ Juniper's Daughter
  • Tuesday, July 13, 2004
  • Roggie's Pub
  • Brighton MA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Monday, July 12, 2004
  • McNamara's Pub
  • Cleveland OH (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Wednesday, July 7, 2004
  • Saint's Rest Cafe
  • Grinnell IA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Wednesday, June 30, 2004
  • Rodney's Pub
  • Highland IN (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Tuesday, June 29, 2004
  • Broadway Joe's
  • Buffalo NY (MAP)
  • solo show for SUNY (summer session)
  • Monday, June 28, 2004
  • The Cantab Lounge
  • Cambridge MA (MAP)
  • solo show
  • Tuesday, June 15, 2004
  • Paradise Lounge
  • Boston MA (MAP)
  • on bass w/ Juniper's Daughter
    w/ James O'Brien Band