folk

Duet Sophie et Adam interpret songs from some the most renowned french chanteurs of the 20th century, such as the mythical Edith Piaf, Georges Brassens, Barbara, and Jacques Brel. Native french Singer Sophie Michaux, and Guitarist Adam Simon expand their repertoire to Tangos, inspired by the great Carlos Gardel, Yiddish songs, Flamenco tunes as well as some originals by Adam Simon. For more information: www.sophieetadam.weebly.com

Spotted Tiger is led by the songwriting of violist Laurence Scudder & guitarist Erik White rounded out by a malleable all-star combination of Boston area players. Together they play an inspiring variety of originals & hand-picked covers. Comfortable in many formats, sets include a variety of styles from folk to reggae to country & beyond. Spotted Tiger – sometimes acoustic, always eclectic.

Rebel Darling is the brainchild of songwriter Michael Poulopoulos. Using his original tunes & a changing cast of musicians reveal beautiful soundscapes & haunting lyrical wisdom.

Selector Jah Rich spins strictly reggae vinyl between sets, sure to keep the vibes lively.

Two Bands, One Porch (side yard)

Found Audio

Found Audio is a Grassrock/Psychfolk band from Somerville that makes up its own genres. John Bragg vox/guitar, Tim Brown guitar/vox, Joe Bouchard keys, Peter Omalyev bass/vox, Denny Kennedy drums. www.foundaudiomusic.com

SEBIO

An email in early 2015 about a guitar pedal led guitarist/vocalist Stephan Nordgren to guitarist James Forbes. After recruiting bassist Erica Belden and drummer Brett Pieper, SEBIO (SEE-be-oh) was born.

After forming, SEBIO swung through most of the local venues, where they performed new material and songs off of Nordgren’s 2012 EP, “In Hardwood Groves”.

For more about SEBIO, check out www.sebiotheband.com

Paper Waves is a project based in collaboration. The talented, all-female lineup is well-versed in a variety of instruments and musical backgrounds. The group showcases a diverse instrumentation including guitar, cello, ukulele, keys, drum set, vocal harmonies, and the cajon! The sound can be described as folk, blues, indie rock, garage-rock & pop.

The Vinegar Flies is an old-time string band playing fiddle tunes, western swing, country, and folk. It's not really porch music without a banjo, now, is it?

Ajda the Turkish Queen
https://ajdatheturkishqueen.bandcamp.com
Ajda's music reflects two powerful influences - her birthplace of Texas and her mother's homeland of Turkey, where she has traveled extensively. "Rootsy yet ethereal.” This duo show will include Ajda on vocals/mandolin/guitar, & bass provided by Lorde Buckingham.

Magen Tracy
www.magentracymusic.com
Indie-folk songstress Magen Tracy brings bittersweet ballads and fierce anthems. Soulful vocals, poignant songwriting, & intricate pianos with a strong dash of sleazy swagger & alt-country twang. “It’s like if Tori Amos and Lucinda Williams made out.” This duo performance will feature Eric Donohue on bass!

Jamie Kallestad and Ben Cosgrove started performing as 90-Mile Portage in order to catch a break from their day jobs: Jamie is a nationally touring singer/songwriter (www.jamiekallestad.com) and Ben is an independent pianist/composer (www.bencosgrove.com). The side project was born in 2011 with a handful of recording experiments conducted via email. 90MP came-of-age after the duo installed themselves as regular act at a bar called Toad in Cambridge, MA.

90-Mile Portage released an self-titled EP in 2013 and are slowly and quietly working hard on a full-length release.

"A specially blended melange of upbeat folk rock rhythms conjured upon a strong, sound framework that gives off an air of authenticity to this local band that is beginning to find their groove, and enter the pantheon of great Boston area music acts." - Music Box Pete

A motley collection of reformed band geeks, San Lorenzo has built a following in their Boston hometown fitting onto tiny stages and collaborating with New England folk legends like The Novel Ideas, Jake Armerding, and Adam Ezra looking to put a twist on the traditional. Their genre-bending debut EP Noble Dust is equal parts americana and King Crimson, rounded out with ethereal harmonies and a trombone or two.

From the wilds of western MA comes singer-songwriter, Soul Prophet & the Faithless Few! Lyric-driven jazzy folk, funky Americana, bluesy pop, played on acoustic guitar, bass, and drums. The core members of the group are Bryan on bass, Derrick on drums, and Soul on singing and strumming the six string. Please check out our website for music, photos, and other information.

Kristina Stapelfeld is a songwriter from Long Island, NY currently living in the Boston area. She used to perform in NYC under the name Living In Polaroids from 2007-12. She began actively playing again in 2015.

Scout Somerville says, "This Somerville-based musician plays the kind of stripped-down, heartbreak folk that’s reminiscent of Rilo Kiley or early Waxahatchee—all breathy vocals over sparse, acoustic arrangements."