Hello one and all! Just a quick heads up that the venue for Mary’s June 2nd show will be CHANGING, we have been asked to merge our concert with another event and will now be performing at the Cloud Club in Saturday, June 2nd! We should have more details very soon (start time, suggested donation price, etc), and will post them right here as soon as they are received!

The event will still include Andrew Lipke and Girls So Loud, and will also feature additional acts to be announced shortly.

Oh, also! The Cloud Club is an invite-only venue, but if you send Mary and email she will try her darndest to obtain you an invitation!

Thanks and we’ll be back with more info soon!

Cheers and hugs,
BOX FIVE <3

(PS - Just to be thorough, this June 2nd show change will NOT affect our scheduled June 1st show in NYC at Googie’s in any way — so we’ll see you there, New Yorkers! )

Lovely friends, how have you been? Just a heads up that Box Five’s Mary will be playing not one, but TWO very special solo shows in the month of June, alongside Philly-based singer/songwriter Andrew Lipke, who freakin’ rules! June 1st will find them both at the wonderful Googie’s Lounge in NYC, joined by the magical Marigold Opera; and on June 2nd they’ll perform at The Cloud Club in Boston, MA alongside the rad-tastical duo WHY ARE THOSE GIRLS SO LOUD it’s ‘cos we’re jewish! A gorgeous time is sure to be had, so we do hope you shall join us!

Just a note: the Cloud Club is an invite-only event space, but if you send Mary an email she will do here darndest to obtain you an invitiation! <3

Here are le details!:

BOX FIVE, LIVE @ GOOGIE’S LOUNGE 06/01/12
When: Friday, June 1st @ 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Where: Googie’s Lounge (154 Ludlow Street, New York NY)
Cost: $12.00 (21+ w/ ID)
Line-up: Mary Bichner (diva!)
Starring: Andrew Lipke and Marigold Opera

BOX FIVE [MARY SOLO], LIVE @ THE CLOUD CLUB 06/02/12
When: Saturday, June 2nd; Time TBA (*PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND START TIME CHANGE!*)
Where: The Cloub Club (Invitation only, please email Mary for info!)
Cost: TBA (all ages)
Line-up: Mary Bichner (diva!)
Starring: Andrew Lipke and WHY ARE THOSE GIRLS SO LOUD it’s ‘cos we’re jewish, and more!

Can’t wait to see you there, woohoooooooo!

Much hugs,
BOX FIVE

Psst! Hey you! Yes you!

Mary will be performing a special solo set at a super-secret house party in Allston MA on Friday, April 13th!

The show starts at 8pm, and features wonderful acts like Jared Saltiel (NYC), Kara Kupla, Kristen Ford, and more!

Since the event is invite-only, Mary can’t post the address. But if you send her an email at mary [AT] boxfive [DOT] org, she’ll send you the address right to your inbox!

Thanks, and hope to see you there!

Hugs,
BOX FIVE

(PS – Shhhhh….)

Hello dearest friends, both near and far! Just a gentle reminder that Mary will be performing TOMORROW, Sunday February 26th, at the lovely Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. The concert is entitled “Winter”, is hosted by the amazing Brian King What Time is it Mr. Fox?, and will also feature a performance by Singer Mali and Jaggery. Prepare for awesomeness!

Locals can check out the show by heading over to good old Club Passim in Cambridge MA, and non-locals can purchase a live stream of the show viewable from ANYWHERE via ConcertWindow.Com! Technology is the bestest!

Hello dearest friends, both near and far! Just a gentle reminder that Mary will be performing TOMORROW, Sunday February 26th, at the lovely Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. The concert is entitled “Winter”, is hosted by the amazing Brian King of What Time is it Mr. Fox?, and will also feature a performance by Singer Mali and Jaggery. Prepare for awesomeness!

Locals can check out the show by heading over to good old Club Passim (47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA, www.clubpassim.org), and non-locals can purchase a live stream of the show viewable from ANYWHERE via Concert Window! Just visit www.concertwindow.com on February 26th at 8PM EST. You will be charged a $3 fee for the live stream, most of which will go directly to us artists. Yay, technology is the bestest!

Here are the details again, just in case you need ‘em!:

MARY SOLO @ WINTER (CLUB PASSIM)
WHEN: Sunday, February 26th @ 8pm (doors at 7:30pm)
WHERE: Club Passim (47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA)
COST: $15 for non-members / $13 for members (all ages)
BUY TICKETS: Here!
STREAM CONCERT LIVE: visit www.concertwindow.com on Feb 26th at 8pm EST (you will be charged a $3 fee, most of which will go directly to us artists. Yahoo!)
FEATURING: What Time is it Mr. Fox, Singer Mali [Mali Sastri], and Mary Bichner
NOTES: “A reprise of the successful Winter show from 2011, three singer/songwriter/pianists/friends join voices to honor Father Winter and his Snow Queen through original songs and famous odes to ice by artists including Annie Lennox, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, & Arcade Fire. A great way to transition from the introspective dead of winter to the rebirth of spring.” (Brian King)

Can’t wait to see you soon, lovely friends!

Much hugs,
Mary and BOX FIVE

Lovely friends! Has the chilly weather got you down? If so, come check out WINTER, a gorgeous themed concert curated by the wonderful Brian King of What Time is it Mr. Fox! Mary is delighted to have been asked to perform, and looks forward to serenading you with icy, snowy, glitter, shimmery songs about l’inverno!

Here are le details!:

MARY SOLO @ WINTER (CLUB PASSIM)
WHEN: Sunday, February 26th @ 8pm (doors at 7:30pm)
WHERE: Club Passim (47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA)
COST: $15 for non-members / $13 for members (all ages)
BUY TICKETS: Here!
FEATURING: What Time is it Mr. Fox, Singer Mali [Mali Sastri], and Mary Bichner
Notes: “A reprise of the successful Winter show from 2011, three singer/songwriter/pianists/friends join voices to honor Father Winter and his Snow Queen through original songs and famous odes to ice by artists including Annie Lennox, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, & Arcade Fire. A great way to transition from the introspective dead of winter to the rebirth of spring.” (Brian King)

See you thennnn! <3

Hugs you!,
BOX FIVE

Hooray hooray, at last we can tell you! Mary is delighted to announce that she will be playing a special solo set at “Calling All Angels 2: A Benefit for Friends of Emilia” TONIGHT at Club Radio! This event will benefit the wonderful non-profit Friends of Emilia, and feature the musical stylings of Jessica Sun Lee, Black Thai, Aloud, and more!

Here’s that info for ya!:

MARY SOLO @ CALLING ALL ANGELS 2
WHEN: Saturday, Dec 3rd @ 6pm (please note early start time!)
WHERE: Radio (379 Somerville Ave., Somerville MA)
COST: $10.00 (21+ w/ ID)
FEATURING: Jessica Sun Lee (6:30), John Powhida (7:10), Mary Bichner (8:00), Aloud (8:50), Full Body Anchor (9:45), Black Thai (10:45), and Age Rings (11:45)

SEE YOU THERE, LOVELY PEOPLE!!!!!

Hugs,
Box Five!!

Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving, Boston pals! Hope you had a delicious day filled with friends, family, fun, and food!

Just a tiny reminder that Box Five will be opening for Sarah Rabdau & Self-Employed Assassins and Pearl & the Beard on Wednesday, November 30th at Radio. We are SO excited for this show — Sarah Rabdau/S.E.A and Pearl and the Beard are two of our favoritest bands ever, we can’t WAIT to share a stage with them! Be prepared for a magical night of indie pop AWESOMENESS! <3

Here are those details for ya!:

PEARL AND THE BEARD, SARAH RABDAU/S.E.A AND BOX FIVE @ RADIO 11/30
When: Wednesday, November 30th @ 8pm (doors @ 7:30pm)
Where: Radio (379-381 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA)
Cost: $7.00 (21+)
Program: Box Five (9pm), Pearl and the Beard (10pm), Sarah Rabdau and S.E.A. (11pm)
Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250387785014584

Love you so so much!!!

Hugs,
BOX FIVE

OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH!! You will never guess!! Box Five is DELIGHTED to announce that we have been asked to open for the AMAZING Brooklyn-based trio, Pearl in the Beard! Mary has been in love with them ever since viewing THIS several years ago (she’s a Philly girl at heart, after all!):

Now the magic is coming to YOU, fair Boston! We’ll also be joined by smoldering piano songstress Sarah Rabdau and Self-Employed Assassins, who you will absolutely fall in love with if you haven’t yet had the pleasure of seeing them play.

Originally Box Five was going to refrain from doing shows for a bit, but when this line-up opportunity came along we could NOT say no — could you?!?!

Here are the details!!:

PEARL AND THE BEARD, SARAH RABDAU/S.E.A AND BOX FIVE @ RADIO 11/30
When: Wednesday, November 30th @ 8pm (doors @ 7:30pm)
Where: Radio (379-381 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA)
Cost: $7.00 (21+)
Program: Pearl and the Beard, Sarah Rabdau and Self-Employed Assassins, and Box Five…AW YEAH!
Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250387785014584
Projected Awesomeness Level: OVER 9,000 <3

Thanks and see you there!

All the hugs,
BOX FIVE!! <3

Sexy Boston friends! <3

Just a lil' reminder that Mary will be performing a special set TONIGHT, Sunday October 30th, at The Burren. (247 Elm St, Somerville MA). In addition to Box Five tunes, Mary will also be performing covers of some of her favorite contemporary artists including Radiohead, Arcade Fire, MGMT and Vampire Weekend, among others She’ll be joined by opener Chris Keating who will go on at 8pm, and Mary will take the stage at 9pm. The whole show will be over by 10pm, so you can still be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for work Monday morning!

Detailz!:

BOX FIVE @ THE BURREN OCT 30TH: SOLO SHOW
When: Sunday, October 30th at 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Where: The Burren (247 Elm St, Somerville MA)
Cost: pass-the-hat/by-donation
Program: Chris Keating (8pm), Mary of Box Five (9pm)
Le Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=310482512298661

Hugs and hope to see ya!

Luv,
Mary and BOX FIVE

Hello guys and gals of the Boston area! Hope you are having a wonderful ROCKtober and sipping on warm beverages with cinnamon in them and all of that good stuff!

We wanted to let our Boston friends that Mary will be performing a special solo show on Sunday, October 30th at The Burren (247 Elm St, Somerville MA). In addition to Box Five tunes, Mary will also be performing covers of some of her favorite contemporary artists including Radiohead, Arcade Fire, MGMT and Vampire Weekend, among others Also, this will be the last show Box Five plays for a LONG while — we’ll be taking a bit of a hiatus to write new songs over the winter — so be sure to stop by!

Here are the details!

BOX FIVE @ THE BURREN OCT 30TH: SOLO SHOW
When: Sunday, October 30th at 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Where: The Burren (247 Elm St, Somerville MA)
Cost: pass-the-hat/by-donation
With: one more band TBA

Thanks and hugs and hope to see you there!

LOVE!,
Box Five…OF LOVE