Fall 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring BT ALC Small Band

Artist: BT ALC Small Band

Spawning from BT ALC Big Band, BT ALC Small Band is a unit smaller in size, that packs the same punch of hard hitting grooves and virtuosic solos that keep the audience mesmerized! Their repertoire has been reimagined to fit the 7 piece lineup allowing for more possibilities to explore and improvise.

Since the group’s formation in 2010, BT ALC Big Band, led by trombonist Brian Thomas and trumpeter Alex Lee-Clark, have gained a reputation for hard grooving original compositions featuring the most talented jazz and funk musicians in Boston and beyond. BT ALC Big Band draws from the big band traditions of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Thad Jones and infuses music from funk legends like James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, and The Meters, creating an undeniably unique sound, Big Band Funk.

Brian Thomas – trombone

Alex Lee-Clark – trumpet

Jared Sims – tenor, alto and soprano saxophones

Ben Whiting – bari sax

Steve Fell – guitar

Sam Gilman – organ

Dean Johnston – drums

Admission: Free & Open to the Public – Registration Requested

Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch!

Time: Doors 11:30am | Show at Noon

Audience: All Ages

The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm.

Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. Please note, there is no elevator access to the balcony. All concerts take place in the Great Hall on the third floor. If you need assistance, please contact Mechanics Hall at 508-752-5608.

Whenever possible, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM, and streamed live on WICN.org.