Red Room at Cafe 939

Red Room at Cafe 939 is a state-of-the-art, all-ages, student-run music venue and coffee house. Located at 939 Boylston Street, the 200-person capacity concert venue showcases Berklee's emerging student talent, local artists, as well as national acts seeking a more intimate, personal space in which to perform and connect with their fans. 

 

The Fin.

The fin. 

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The fin. / tambr
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Formed in 2012 by Yuto Uchino and Kaoru Nakazawa, the fin. blends indie, psychedelic pop, and soul into a dreamy, immersive sound—driven by Uchino’s ethereal vocals and production—delivering captivating live performances that have enchanted audiences around the world.

 
Belle Blue

Belle Blue 

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Belle Blue / frameless.
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Brooklyn-raised teen prodigy Belle Blue brings her raw, modern rock sound to the stage, joined by opening act frameless., a Boston indie band blending dreamy soundscapes and introspective storytelling in releases like “Incomplete” and their upcoming EP, I’m Nearing a Good Place.

Neoni

Neoni

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Neoni: How to Kill a Fairytale Tour
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Neoni is an American independent alternative pop/rock sister duo formed in 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, by Caitlin and Sidney Powell. 

Chinese American Bear

Chinese American Bear

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Chinese American Bear / Layton Wu
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Seattle’s Chinese American Bear is a lighthearted, quirky Mandopop duo blending bilingual English/Chinese ear candy—somewhere between the Flaming Lips, the B-52s, and MGMT—with tens of millions of streams, international tours, and a new album arriving May 2026. Layton Wu opens. 

Bar Bad

Bar Bad

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Fresh Prospects Series Presents
Fresh Prospects: Bar Bad / Jazz Cuti
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Red Room at Cafe 939 proudly presents Fresh Prospects, a free concert series spotlighting emerging artists. Curated by Berklee students with an ear for talent, this series offers an intimate glimpse into the music scene’s future, featuring local performers making waves and capturing attention.


 

Admission
Free
A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Ian Victor Lim: Cooking with Ian
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Drum set principal Ian Victor Lim, alongside fellow instrumentalists, presents a performance reflecting on memorable experiences and musical moments from his time at Berklee College of Music. 

Admission
Free
Aaron Kan

Aaron Kan

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Aaron Kan's Senior Recital
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Aaron Kan presents a performance of jazz arrangements and original compositions that reflect his musical journey at Berklee College of Music.

 

Admission
Free
Soda Blonde

Soda Blonde

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Crossroads Presents
Soda Blonde
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Rising from the remnants of Little Green Cars, Soda Blonde is a Dublin-based four-piece band crafting bold, cinematic alt-pop that fuses Faye O’Rourke’s striking vocals with atmospheric hooks and emotionally charged, genre-defying production.

Vwilz: The Long Story Short Tour

Vwillz

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Vwillz: The Long Story Short Tour
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Vwillz is an independent artist and songwriter blending hip-hop, pop, alternative rock, folk, and country into a sound that feels both nostalgic and modern. 
 
Emma Harner

Emma Harner

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Emma Harner
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Boston-based singer-songwriter Emma Harner blends intricate guitar work with emotionally direct songwriting, earning early buzz from tastemakers and building momentum with her debut EP, Taking My Side.