Philadelphia Songwriter CAI•OLA Brings Soulful Folk-Rock to Club Passim in May

Acclaimed Philadelphia songwriter, musician and producer Jordan Caiola, performing under the name CAI•OLA, will take the stage at Club Passim in Harvard Square on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Best known as the frontman of the indie rock bands Mo Lowda & The Humble and NightSeason, Caiola has built a national following through years of touring and emotionally charged performances. His solo project, CAI•OLA, allows him to lean fully into his folk roots, blending introspective songwriting with a raw, soulful rock edge.

Caiola launched the CAI•OLA project during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, when a break from touring finally gave him the space to focus on a collection of deeply personal songs. That work became his debut solo album, Only Real When Shared. His second release, This Could Be Everything, arrived in August 2024 and marked a more expansive and textural evolution of his sound. Both albums are currently streaming on major platforms.

Fans can get a taste of Caiola’s live energy through performances such as his song “Wolves,” which showcases his dynamic vocals and stripped-down storytelling style.

The May 14 show begins at 7 p.m. at Club Passim, located at 47 Palmer St. in Cambridge. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, and will be available through Passim.org.

Club Passim is a nonprofit music venue with a long history in the Cambridge music scene, tracing its roots back to the legendary Club 47. Since becoming a nonprofit in 1994, Passim has focused on nurturing artists at all stages of their careers while fostering an intimate, listening-room experience for audiences.

More information about the performance and Passim’s full schedule can be found at Passim.org.