bars over bars presents an artist showcase!
This Friday at Tescobar we’re having an artist showcase hosted by Cyan Sueño! There will be vendors, multiple talented artists, and music you won’t want to miss!
Not Bad Pretty Good received the award for Best Band in New England in 2024, voted for by the Bars Over Bars community. They are a funky, hip hop inspired, jam, cover, and original band. They mesh multiple genres from different eras into a fun and energetic performance.
Price and Grafite aka Pens & Pencils is a rap/hip hop duo from Brockton, MA who mastered the craft of the old school culture with a new school edge. If you appreciate true lyricism, creative flows and heavy bars that will keep you on your toes and wanting more!
Julian Mendoza is amorphous. Floating gracefully through the space between Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz, and much more, the Massachusetts singer-rapper-songwriter has been likened to boundary-pushers such as OutKast, Saba, Smino, and Anderson .Paak.
While these comparisons alone paint an eclectic picture, Mendoza’s versatility may be best represented by his wealth of genre-bending collaborative work. Artists he has shared songs with include Rei Kimura of Indie Pop-Rock band Moxie, Netflix’s “Rhythm + Flow” standout SeeFour, Grammy-nominated Dreamville affiliate DaVionne and underground Hip-Hop rising star Blvck Svm. His own latest body of work, the 14-track “Beneath My Wings,” features contributions from more than 40 musicians, writers, and engineers.
Tearfulwhisper is the sound of heartbreak turned into art — blending vulnerable lyrics, ambient melodies, and raw energy. His music speaks for the quiet moments we all feel but rarely express.
Maxedout is a rapper and writer delivering sharp lyricism and raw emotion with every verse. His music cuts deep, tackling identity, addiction, family, and real-life pressure with zero sugarcoating. His latest album Said It = Meant It showcases a sound that’s personal and unapologetically real. On stage, Maxedout brings energy, honesty, and presence you feel in your chest.
Enjay of Mourning Run is a Lowell-based rapper and producer known for his unique, abstract and often verbose lyrical style.
His writing often blends sharp social analysis and dry humor with a positive, soulful vibe. He’s also known for his prolific output, releasing numerous projects such as Magic N Bird, Every Head Must Bow Every Tongue Must Confess and countless guest features throughout the worldwide underground rap scene.
Jimmy LeClaire is a hip hop artist with a sharp pen and a raw voice, delivering hard-hitting rap laced with storytelling, groove, and bounce. His sound bridges gritty realism with rhythmic finesse, painting vivid scenes from life with bars that hit as hard as the beats. Whether he’s spitting truth or turning pain into motion, Jimmy brings a voice you can feel — and stories you won’t forget.
Doors open at 8pm. Live music starts at 8:30. Jam until midnight!