Deon Jones is a musician and artist with one of the most important voices of his generation. Jones created his first recording project—a powerful rendition of “Sunday Bloody Sunday” featuring Academy Award-winning composer Jon Batiste—after being shot by police in the face with a rubber bullet during the 2020 summer protests. The recording, which is included in Glenn Kaino’s In the Light of a Shadow, has been hailed by Rolling Stone & U2’s Bono as “transformative” and by The Boston Globe as “a performance with clarifying power.” Jones brings his transformative energy—and nine-piece band—to the Hunter Center previewing his upcoming debut album REVIVAL, an irresistible blend of soul, rock, and gospel.

Catch a preview of what’s to come when Jones pops up in Kaino’s Building 5 exhibition at 2pm. Then be sure to stop by The MASS MoCA Store at 2:30pm where Glenn Kaino will be signing copies of his exhibition catalogue This Book is a Promise.

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• Capacity will be limited and all visitors age 12 and up must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at entry (accompanied by a photo ID for visitors over 18). As of February 16, the age requirement will change to 5 and older. Read our COVID-19 FAQ here.
• Preferred ticket buyers get the best view in the house and free museum admission on the day of or after the event.
• This performance is general admission and will take place inside MASS MoCA’s Hunter Center. Masks are required for all indoor spaces, except while eating and drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
• No outside food or beverages will be allowed in the venue during the event. Small bites and drinks are available for purchase during the show from our museum cafe, Lickety Split.
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