The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis has no upcoming Boston-area shows listed. They last played June 28, 2026 at MASS MoCA.

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis is a collaborative project pairing the instrumental trio of Fugazi's Joe Lally (bass) and Brendan Canty (drums) with guitarist Anthony Pirog alongside acclaimed jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Their music fuses post-punk energy with jazz improvisation, expanding on the Messthetics' blazing instrumental style with Lewis's fierce, tradition-transcending tenor saxophone.

Recent setlists

See what The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis has been playing at recent shows, song by song.

Past Shows in Boston

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis has played Boston 3 times on foobos since June 2026.

Jun 28, 2026 — MASS MoCA, with Wilco, The Breeders and Gang of Four
Jun 27, 2026 — MASS MoCA, with Wilco, The Breeders and Gang of Four
Jun 26, 2026 — MASS MoCA, with Wilco, The Breeders and Gang of Four

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