The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents…

Busy Signal

Tickets starting at $20

Local – Jazz

Busy Signal is a powerhouse six‐piece local ensemble led by a dazzling female vocalist, igniting the stage with soulful trumpet, sizzling saxophone, and a rhythm section that grooves from the first note to the last. With soaring guitar solos, deep bass lines, and drums that drive the night, this band delivers an unforgettable blend of style, energy, and musical excellence. 

Busy Signal has been a staple in local bars, community events, and private parties, known for their infectious grooves and ability to wow a crowd and pack a dance floor. Now, they’re stepping into the spotlight at one of the region’s premier cultural venues — a move that underscores both their growing popularity and the Firehouse’s commitment to showcasing homegrown talent. Busy Signal is made up of musicians with deep ties to the area, some born and raised in Newburyport, others living in town or nearby communities. The Firehouse Center for the Arts is not just hosting a concert but celebrating the community’s own musicians on a professional stage. The band members are Meg Groff, vocals; Dave Lubick, saxophone; Rick Brown, trumpet; Brahim Dagher, drums; Max Pearl, lead guitar and vocals; and Chuck Walker, bass.

For the past year, Busy Signal has been playing to a packed house the last Saturday of every month at The Thirsty Whale, a bar/restaurant in Newburyport. They’ve also performed at The Bubble Bar in Amesbury and at the Joy Nest restaurant in Newburyport. For the past two years, Busy Signal has performed at the annual holiday party at the Museum of old Newbury, where Bethany Groff Dorau is the executive director as well as the mother of the lead singer, Meg Groff.