52 Sumner Launches Blue 52 Series, Bringing Standout Blues Artists to Springfield

Springfield, Mass. – The blues are coming to 52 Sumner. Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. is launching the Blue 52 Series, a new live music series featuring acclaimed blues artists performing at the Springfield venue throughout the fall and winter.

The inaugural series kicks off Friday, November 6 with powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker, followed by five-time Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge on December 4 and acclaimed harmonica player and vocalist Brandon Santini on January 2, 2027.
The Blue 52 Series expands 52 Sumner's growing live music programming while creating a new destination for blues fans throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond.

"We're always looking for ways to bring new and exciting live music experiences to Springfield, and the Blue 52 Series gives us an opportunity to showcase some truly incredible blues artists," said Angela Park, Executive Director. "We want 52 Sumner to be a place where audiences can discover artists, experience exceptional live music and keep coming back to see what's next."

The inaugural Blue 52 Series lineup includes:

• Kelli Baker – Friday, November 6, 2026: The series kicks off with Kelli Baker, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter known for her soulful, blues-infused sound and commanding stage presence. Blending blues, rock, soul and Americana, Baker delivers raw, emotionally charged performances driven by her distinctive voice and authentic storytelling.
• Tom Hambridge – Friday, December 4, 2026: Five-time Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge takes the stage for the second installment of Blue 52. The acclaimed drummer, singer, songwriter and producer has built an extraordinary career in blues and roots music, both as a performer and through collaborations with some of the genre's most celebrated artists. The 52 Sumner performance puts Hambridge out front for an evening showcasing his own musicianship, songwriting and unmistakable blues sound.
• Brandon Santini – Saturday, January 2, 2027: Blue 52 rings in the new year with Brandon Santini, an acclaimed vocalist and harmonica player known for bringing a contemporary energy to traditional blues. Santini's dynamic performances and modern approach to the genre have earned him recognition on the blues circuit, making his January appearance an energetic way to kick off 2027 at 52 Sumner.