Bossa5
Friday 7/24: Samba dance party with free dance lesson, performance.
Details here!
2026
Summit Street Sounds!
Thursday July 23
5-8 pm at 'Lyric Park': corner of Bank St & Beechwood Rd., on Beechwood near Boxwood Café (17 Beechwood Rd, Summit, NJ 07901).
Felina Steak (Ex Village Hall)
Summer Samba jam!
Dance lesson/performance
Friday July 24
6:00-9:00 pm
Dimmer and drinks on the patio!
Special guests include Abraham Poderoso, dance teacher who will give free lesson;
student performance; and Mestre Malandro (percussionist)
101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Liberty House
Friday July 31
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Millburn Town Hall Plaza
Sat Aug 1
6:30-9:30
Millburn Town Hall Plaza.
Maplewood Community Pool
Wednesday Aug 5
6:30-7:50 pm
187 Boyden Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Bloomfield Steak House
Friday Aug 7
6:00-9:00 pm
409 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
https://www.eatbeefgethooked.com/#home-section
Liberty House
Friday Sept 25
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Stone House
Fri. Oct 2
6:30-9:30
Warren, NJ 07059, USA phone: 908-754-1222.
Liberty House
Sat Oct 10
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Liberty House
Sat Nov 14
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Albion Summit
11/20 Sat.
7:30 - 10:30 pm
Albion Summit is a relaunch of the old Grand Summit Hotel, a new twist on an elegant venue. Stop by for dinner or drinks, or both! 570 Springfield Ave., Summit.
Past gigs 2026
Bloomfield Steak House
Friday July 17
6:00-9:00 pm
409 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
Bossa5 @ Stone House
Sat June 20
6:30-9:30
Warren, NJ 07059, USA phone: 908-754-1222.
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
Bossa5 @ Bloomfield Center
"Dinner Under The Stars" series
Friday July 19
6:00-9:00 pm
Summit Street Sounds!
Thursday June 18
Location in downtown Summit: Lyric Pasrk
WEATHER CANCELLATION: Bossa5 @ Bloomfield Steak House
Friday June 12
6:00-9:00 pm
409 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
https://www.eatbeefgethooked.com/#home-section
Friday June 5
7-10 pm
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Bossa5 @ Bloomfield Steak House
Saturday May 16
6:00-9:00 pm
409 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
https://www.eatbeefgethooked.com/#home-section
Friday March 6
Bossa5 at Albion Summit
Carnival party: From Rio to new Orleans
Celebrate the end of carnival/Mardis Gras season with Bossa5 and great special guests!
7:30 - 10:30 pm
Martin Leys guitar, John Lenis, bass;
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina, vocals/keys; Gavin Davies drums
Albion Summit is a relaunch of the old Grand Summit Hotel, a new twist on an elegant venue. Stop by for dinner or drinks, or both! 570 Springfield Ave., Summit.
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
Saturday March 7
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
Toni Messina, vocals/keys; Martin Leys, guitar; Marc Ferranti, Sax/flute; Masaaki Saito bass.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Felina Steak
Sat. Jan 17
(ex-Village Hall)
6:30-9:30 pm
101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Bossa5 trio with Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Martin Leys guitar; John Lenis bass
Maddy Rose Restaurant at
Liberty House
Fri. Jan 2
7 pm - 10 pm
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
Martin Leys, guitar; Marc Ferranti, Sax/flute; John Lenis, bass;Toni Messina, vocals;
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Stone House
2025
Saturday Dec 6
6:30-9:30 pm
Bossa5 duo: Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Martin Leys guitar
50 Stirling Rd, Warren,NJ 07059; (908) 754-1222
https://www.stonehouseatstirlingridge.com/
Bossa5 @ Bernards Inn
Fri. Oct 3
7:00-10:00 pm
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Nobuki Takamen guitar; Toni Messina; vocals; John Lenis, bass; Gavin Davies, drums
27 Mine Brk Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Reservations recommended
Bossa5 @ Stone House
Saturday Sept. 20
6:30-9:30 pm
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Martin Leys guitar; Toni Messina; vocals; Carl Scariati, bass
50 Stirling Rd, Warren,NJ 07059; (908) 754-1222
https://www.stonehouseatstirlingridge.com/
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
Friday Sept. 12
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
Toni Messina, vocals/keys; Martin Leys, guitar; Marc Ferranti, Sax/flute; John Lenis, bass; Gavin Davies, drums.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
WEATHER CANCELATION: Thursday July 31
Bossa5 returns: Summit Street Sounds!
Lyric Park: 5:00-8:00
Bossa5 featuring Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina keys/vocals; John Lenis, bass; Martin Leys, guitar; Pete Macdonald, drums
Bossa5 @ Rico Rico Fest
Saturday July 26
East Rutherford American Dream, Lot 26, East Rutherford, NJ
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
https://www.ricoricofiesta.us/
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina keys/vocals; John Lenis, bass; Martin Leys, guitar; Yutaka Uchida, drums
Bossa5 @ Rico Rico Fest
Friday July 25
East Rutherford American Dream, Lot 26, East Rutherford, NJ
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
https://www.ricoricofiesta.us/
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina keys/vocals; John Lenis, bass; Martin Leys, guitar; Gavin Davies, drums
Friday July 11
Summit Street Sounds!
Springfield Ave pedestrian promenade 5:00-8:00 pm
Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina keys/vocals; John Lenis, bass; Martin Leys, guitar; Yutaka Uchida, drums
June 21, 7-10 pm
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
Featured guest vocalist: Sarah James; with Martin Leys, guitar; Marc Ferranti, Sax/flute; J Brunka, bass; Gavin Davies, drums.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr Jersey City – 07305; phone: 201.395.0300
Saturday June 14
Bossa5 at Albion Summit
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Bossa5 trio with Martin Leys guitar, John Lenis, bass;
Marc Ferranti sax/flute
Albion Summit is a relaunch of the old Grand Summit Hotel, a new twist on an elegant venue. Stop by for dinner or drinks, or both! 570 Springfield Ave., Summit.
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
June 1, Sunday Brunch
12-3 pm
Fine dining and drinks on Hudson with great views of Manhattan..
Featuring special guest Nobuki Takamen, guitar, with Marc Ferranti, Sax/flute; Yutaka Uchida, drums; John Lenis, bass.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr
Jersey City – 07305
phone: 201.395.0300
Bossa5 @ Bloomfield Steak House
Saturday May 17
6:00-9:00 pm
Bossa5 quintet
409 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
https://www.eatbeefgethooked.com/#home-section
Bossa5 @ Village Hall
Friday May 16
6:30-9:30 pm
101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Bossa5 quartet with Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina vocals Martin Leys guitar; John Lenis bass
Bossa5 at Albion Summit
Friday May 9
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Bossa5 trio with Martin Leys guitar, John Lenis, bass;
Marc Ferranti sax/flute
Albion Summit is a relaunch of the old Grand Summit Hotel, a new twist on an elegant venue. Stop by for dinner or drinks, or both! 570 Springfield Ave., Summit.
Bossa5 @ Liberty House
Sat. May 3
7-10 pm
Bossa5 featuring Toni Messina, vocals; Martin Leys guitar; Carl Scariati, bass; Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Gavin Davies, drums.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr
Jersey City – 07305
phone: 201.395.0300
Fine dining and drinks right on Hudson River with great views of Manhattan!
'Bossa3' @ Ryland Inn
Fri. April 18
6:30-9:30 pm
Bossa5 trio with Toni Messina piano/vocals
J Brunka, bass, Marc Ferranti sax/flute
115 Old Hwy 28,
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Phone: 908-534-4011
'Bossa3' @ Ryland Inn
Fri. March 28
7-10 pm
Bossa5 trio with John Lenis, bass, Marc Ferranti sax/flute
Toni Messina piano/vocals
115 Old Hwy 28,
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Phone: 908-534-4011
Bossa5 + Ivan Max
Valentine's Day @ Meximodo
Friday Feb. 14
6:00-10:00 pm
Bossa5's Toni Messina (vocals/dance) and Marc Ferranti (sax/flute/percussion) team up with Flamenco guitarist Ivan Max and dancer dancer Krystina Cardenas for an evening of Latin and flamenco song and dance at Meximodo, 5 Pearl Street, Metuchen. Make reservations for a prix fixe dinner here: https://www.meximodo.com/
Bossa5 @ Village Hall
Friday Feb. 7
6:30-9:30 pm
101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Quartet featuring Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina vocals Martin Leys guitar; John Lenis bass
Bossa5 at Albion Summit
Friday Jan. 10
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Bossa5 quartet with Martin Leys guitar, John Lenis, bass;
Marc Ferranti sax/flute
Albion Summit is a relaunch of the old Grand Summit Hotel, a new twist on an elegant venue. Stop by for dinner or drinks, or both! 570 Springfield Ave., Summit.
Bossa5 @ Village Hall
Friday Jan 3
6:30-9:30 pm
101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Quartet featuring Marc Ferranti sax/flute; Toni Messina vocals Martin Leys guitar; John Lenis bass