08.01.2008 · Two Cat Folk and Jon Swenson · johnferullo.com and elizabethmandrioli.com
Two Cat Folk and Jon Swenson will be playing in the round. Two Cat Folk, the musical partnership of singer songwriters John Ferullo and Betsi Mandrioli, draws audiences in with warmth and sincerity. Their unique styles blend to create subtle rhythms, rich harmonies, and an earthy passion for the music of the people. Betsi’s and John’s songs tell stories of real life, sometimes with humor, sometimes with compassion. They also perform traditional and contemporary favorites from the folk tradition. Jon Swenson is a songwriter with a lot of soul playing original songs on his tenor guitar. His songs range from very funny to very touching. Jon has been playing and writing since the 60’s and delivers his songs in warm tenor voice.
08.02.2008 · Poor Howard
Poor Howard Stith plays classic and original blues and rags on 6 and 12-string guitar, keeping alive the rich and vibrant acoustic blues music of the Mississippi delta. Scott Alarik of the "Boston Globe" says. "Poor Howard’s 12-string guitar has the solid, propulsive groove of a steady-moving freight train."
08.08.2008 · Jean Mancini Gough Jazz Group · jeangough.com
The group is made up of like-minded musicians who believe that music, especially jazz, is a very special way of communicating. Their many years of working together have allowed them to build an extensive repertoire of Jazz standards, and American Songbook classics. The ensemble includes vocalist Jean Mancini Gough, drummer Ed Conley, bass player Tom Grandprey, trumpeter Pete Martin, and pianist Morgan Scott.
08.09.2008 · The DoubleNecks
The group consists of JIM GAUDETTE and MIKE LOCE, two talented guitarists from New England. Both men teach their instrument in different locations in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The DoubleNecks' sound crosses many boundaries, with interests ranging from 1930's gypsy jazz, 1940's swing blues, 1950's twang rockabilly and beyond into 1960's soul and 1970's funk styles. Original compositions based on a mood are prevalent in their performance, as well as traditional instrumental guitar favorites.
08.15.2008 · Stuart Ferguson · myspace.com/stuartgferguson
Stuart Ferguson is an exciting voice on Boston's thriving acoustic music scene. His tenor voice displays broad emotion moving through a lyric to deliver songs that are stories and poems of personal struggle, both his own and those of the people of the landscape of his experience. "Stuart Ferguson writes songs that capture your imagination, and sings them in a voice that is addictive to the ears." -- Ellis Paul
08.16.2008 · 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
08.22.2008 · Morgan Scott
“Pianist/guitarist Morgan Scott received his formal training at Berklee College of Music, graduating in 1993. He teaches private lessons in the Southborough area and teaches at jazz clinics in Vancouver, B.C. and Stanford University. Playing jazz standards primarily, he incorporates free improvisation into his performances. Groups include Spirit Session, a free improvisation unit a la ECM records; the Ed Conley Quartet, and Hip Anonymous, a jazz fusion group.”
08.23.2008 · East Of Shirley
"East of Shirley" is a 7-piece ensemble from the Groton, MA area that plays an eclectic musical mix, from contemporary acoustic to blues and country rock. The group performs both original compositions and covers and recently completed work on their debut album “A Thousand Sarajevos.” Joining Michael Clark on acoustic guitar and vocals are: Lydia Biasi on vocals, Tim Langevin on lead acoustic and electric guitars and vocals, Dan Fassett on harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin, Nate Ranney on fretless bass, Ed Conley on congas and other exotic percussion instruments (the African tongue drum!), and Steve Preston on kit drums.
08.29.2008 · Daniel Chauvin
Born and raised in his hometown of Linwood, Mass, Dan blends his traditional folky New England roots with more contemporary rock influences to create an original ear-catching, almost bluegrass style that is creatively his own. This veteran, finger-style guitarist has performed for audiences all over the East and continues to explore and expand his own musical abilities.
08.30.2008 · David Zaino
For David Zaino, music runs through the family. He was first introduced to the piano by his parents and feels blessed to have inherited both their love of the instrument and their musical genes. A regular and veteran performer throughout the Boston area, he tickles the ivories with his insightful and gentle touch. His repertoire spans many genres of music, from classical to rock.
