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SAY DARLING
THU, FEB 09 I 7:30PM
$15
In 2016,old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch found
themselves taking a temporary step back from their international
touring projects.
Grammy-Nominated singer and songwriter Celia Woodsmith – of
the acclaimed bluegrass band Della Mae – and critically lauded
guitarist Chris Hersch formerly of the alt. country rock band Girls
Guns & Glory, had each independently decided to relax their
rigorous schedules, both ending up back home in New England
with time on their hands.
These two road warriors and workaholics didn’t last long before
delving into a new and exciting project: Say Darling.
Blending distinctive original songs with classic tunes that pay
homage to a shared musical heritage, Say Darling evokes the funky
drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt and the
instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band.
" ...a brutal force of badass bluesy goodness" - Red Line Roots
"Between Woodsmith's smoky vocals, Hersch's guitar, the Hammond
organ, and powerful bass and drum lines, Say Darling tends toward a
big, groovable, movable sound" - The Boston Globe
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THE BALLROOM THIEVES
FRI, FEB 10 I 8PM
$28
While never shying away from topics and ideas they are
passionate about, The Ballroom Thieves – Martin Earley and
Calin Peters – have charmed fans around the country. Their
catalog has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, garnered WINTER 2023
key press (NPR Music, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post)
and radio support, and gained a loyal live following, with sold-
out shows and festival spots at Boston Calling, Newport Folk,
and Calgary Folk. After a major car accident, the onset of the
pandemic, and the departure of a band member, the duo have
been learning to roll with the punches. "We were able to step
away from a lot of the big three-part harmonies and for the
first time we recorded most of the album live. We try to let
change inspire us, even when it comes with difficulty.“ It’s an
artistic statement that doubles as a life mission. The pair both
emphasize that they’ve learned to navigate complicated
situations, including their struggles with depression, which
often color their songs. If they can impart anything to listeners,
it’s that talking about mental health is not a weakness—and
that sharing any of life’s trials can be a source of strength.
MOONDANCE – TRIBUTE TO
VAN MORRISON
SAT, FEB 11 I 8PM
$30
Moondance is the ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert. This
incredible show captures the Van Morrison concert experience
like no other. You’ll hear classic tunes – Brown Eyed Girl,
Moondance, Domino, It Stoned Me, Tupelo Honey, Wild Night,
Into The Mystic, Caravan – just to name a few. The show is packed
with one VM classic after the next.
“An incredible recreation of the Irish legend.” – LA Times
TALISK
FRI, FEB 17 I 8PM
$40
Mohsen Amini (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Musician of the
Year), Graeme Armstrong and Benedict Morris (BBC Radio
Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year) fuse
concertina, guitar and fiddle to produce a truly innovative,
multi-layered signature that has captivated audiences around
the globe. At its core, three seemingly acoustic instruments -
but in the hands of three master craftsmen; one unmistakable,
bold sound and a captivating live show.
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