How COVID created Coffee to Cocktails

Lisa has been singing for as long as she can remember—gracing wedding celebrations, intimate jazz combos, church services, and performing both solo and ensemble classical and operatic recitals across renowned Boston venues. Jay, though a gifted musician in his own right, played only occasionally. Despite being together for over 20 years and frequently urged by friends and colleagues to collaborate, the two rarely combined their talents—until now.

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When the Covid lockdown brought life to a standstill, Lisa and Jay found themselves in a daily rhythm of morning coffee and evening cocktails—a routine that inspired both reflection and creativity. Somewhere between those two bookends of the day, music began to fill the space. What started as casual rehearsals quickly turned serious: within six months, they mastered 100 songs, invested in a professional sound system, and crafted a sound that captured the full energy and emotion of the music they loved. By August 2021, they landed their first real gig at a local beer garden. The crowd of 250 responded with enthusiasm—cheering, asking for booking info, and filling the tip jar to the brim. The duo had officially arrived.

 

Since their breakout performance, Coffee to Cocktails has become a staple of the greater Boston and South Central Florida music scene—lighting up beer gardens, town concert series, fundraisers, corporate events, and private parties. They've played everything from cozy, candlelit venues to crowds of over 1,500 (on five separate occasions), building a loyal following that even includes a U.S. senator who first heard them at a private gathering.

Blending artistry with versatility, Coffee to Cocktails delivers a genre-spanning setlist that moves effortlessly from country, folk, and easy listening to rock, bluegrass,  and pop. 

Whether you're kicking back with a drink or hitting the dance floor, Coffee to Cocktails brings the perfect soundtrack to any setting—guaranteeing a good time, well spent.