The Coalboilers

Upcoming Shows

Wed March 26th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Wed April 30th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Thurs May 22nd
Newburyport Brewing Co. Newburyport, MA
6:00pm

Wed May 28th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Wed June 25th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Mon July 14th
Rockport Summer Concert Series Rockport, MA
6:00pm

Fri July 18th
Framingham Summer Concert Series Framingham, MA
6:00pm

Wed July 30th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Fri Aug 1st
The Tap Cumberland, RI
7:00pm

Wed Aug 27th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Thurs Aug 28th
Newburyport Brewing Co. Newburyport, MA
6:00pm

Sat Sept 13th
Dana Farber Benefit Princeton, MA
6:00pm

Wed Sept 24th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Sun Oct 19th
Hollis Hills Farm Fitchburg, MA
1:00pm

Wed Oct 29th
Sanctuary Maynard, MA
Last Wednesday of the Month Residency
7:30pm

Thurs Dec 4th
Newburyport Brewing Co. Newburyport, MA
6:00pm

About Us

The Coalboilers are an acoustic duo from Boston's North Shore area however unlike any other "acoustic duo" you may have seen or heard. Gary Backstrom and Charley Carrozo have developed a near telepathic bond in their musical expression where they are able to move seamlessly through improvisational instrumental and vocal jams, sometimes playing two hour sets one song into the next without stopping or ever planning the set list. Gary is a true virtuoso on guitar and creates magic every time he plays a solo. Charley's rhythm guitar playing holds down the grooves but also allows for spur of the moment reinterpretations of whatever song they are playing. The chemistry between Gary and Charley is the result of over two decades playing shows together but was also there from their very first show at The Attic in Newton, MA in 1996 in the building they are named after. There is nothing out there quite like The Coalboilers and their shows have to be seen to be believed.