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05.02.2008 . Ernie Spencer
Ernie is a veteran folk performer who started playing in the late 1960's, appearing at the Turk's Head and other local coffee houses.  He has recently released his first recording, and is once again actively performing on the local folk music circuit.  Ernie's show features a blend of folk standards, original compositions, and traditional New England music.

05.03.2008 . Kirsten & Dave . www.kirsten-dave.com
Kirsten & Dave’s diverse backgrounds are the key to their success at performing a variety of musical styles. Whether they are playing acoustic pop, country, acoustic blues or folk/bluegrass, their love for music is obvious. Playing a variety of instruments, Kirsten & Dave swap off melodies and harmonies as they play a mix of covers and original tunes. They have many decades of performing experience between them and they have been playing together for five years.

05.09.2008 . M T & R Jazz Trio . www.purevolume.com/marcellob & www.tedknowlton.com/music
Marcello B (guitar), Ted Knowlton (piano) and Rob Doherty (bass) play selections from the great composers of all time with a rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary that explores the tonal mosaic of guitar, piano and double bass. Marcello on jazz guitar is joined by Ted Knowlton, who is a treasure of the music scene in the Boston area for several decades now, and Rob Doherty, an upcoming young talent.

05.10.2008 . Craig Sonnenfeld
A Boston based singer-songwriter whose original songs have been broadcast nationally and internationally on over 100 radio stations.  Craig performs both his own original ballads and also older traditional blues-based songs of artists such as Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James.  His vocals and finger-picking guitar style have won him praise from many in the local singer songwriter and music community over the past few years. 

05.16.2008 . Sam Bayer
"Boston musician Sam Bayer is your literate, exuberant guide to an imaginary world where housewives win the Nobel Prize in physics, poker-playing children gamble over their bedtimes, and metaphorical elephants pirouette in the den, four and a half minutes at a time. His latest live EP, Thirds, brings 9 live gems from his universe to yours."

05.17.2008 . The Mill City Trio
Since its formation in 2004, The Mill City Trio has been performing regularly in clubs, galleries and concert venues all over New England. The band features three Boston-area veterans, Jamie Dunphy, Greg Passler and Tony D’Anna, who formed this new group as an outlet for their original compositions. Their unique instrumentation of two guitars and drums also allows them to put a fresh spin on traditional jazz standards. "one of the finest jazz groups on the Boston circuit today." --Douglas Sloan, Metronome Magazine

05.23.2008 . The Transitions . www.myspace.com/thetransitionsband
Combining rock, blues, funk, jazz, folk, and everything in between, The Transitions, a high school band from Chelmsford, MA, have been winning over crowds with their unique talent, playing a mix of originals and both classic and popular covers. At just 16, their songs have reached #1 on local charts, they’ve been on cable television, and they've been on the radio. They released their first CD, Enough Said, in February.

05.24.2008 . Jeff Andrews and the Blessed Unrest
With an acoustic guitar style that blends melodic finger-picking and powerful rhythms, Jeff creates memorable soundscapes which are the perfect backdrop for the lyrical imagery in his songs. Laid back vocals and a comforting style make his music seem as if it's been with you for your whole life. Think George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and Nick Drake, strumming on a front porch while the summer sun is setting.

05.30.2008 . Stephen R. Savastano
With over 15 years of experience performing solo guitar, Stephen R. Savastano has appeared at numerous prestigious hotels and restaurants such as the Ritz Carlton Boston, the Harvard Club, and Mistral-Boston. He has a bachelor’s degree in Guitar Performance and plays classical, jazz, pop, blues, rock, and more.

05.31.2008 . Ken Selcer Group
The Kenny Selcer Group showcases Ken Selcer’s mesmerizing guitar & intimate vocals, Greg MacKinnon’s equally stunning bass and vocal work, Rich Calogerro's amazing psychedelic bluegrass guitar, and Lyall Croft imaginative percussion. "They're a warm, eclectic group that performs a wide range of material: folk rock, blues, country and reggae. They play known classics with original spice, as well as originals that will get you tapping your feet and singing along."


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