Allysen Callery, Michael Tarbox and Bob Kendall in Concert at Paradise Cafe Saturday March 14th 2015 8:30 - 10:30 PM. Free admission, all ages, dinner, beer and wine.

“When she’s not singing with the sumptuous group Haunt The House, Allysen Callery is bringing back to life the delicate and soul-stirring sounds of the folk revival that swept through the UK in the ‘60s and ‘70s. In fact, her lilting voice and heartfelt lyrics are eerily close to the work of the late British songstress Sandy Denny, the highest compliment I could hand down to this brilliant artist. It’s little wonder then that she has gained a welcome audience in Europe, where she will be touring this coming fall. Now it’s time for folks in her home country to sit up and take notice. ” – Robert Ham for Paste Magazine - July 14, 2014

On Michael Tarbox:

“Between the fiddle, string bass, drums and slide guitar, you won’t know what hit you.” –- The New Yorker

“Homemade rock ‘n’ roll with a dose of rattlesnake venom and gospel-drenched howling.” — All Things Considered

“Starkly beautiful textures drenched in sepia-toned images, and black and white newsreels from the focal point of the ravaged human heart.” –- All Music Guide

“Intoxicatingly original… ” –- The Boston Globe

“At the heart of Tarbox’s music is his guitar, as raw as it is charismatic. It creates an electricity that courses through every song.” –– Twangville (Dot) com

“Grimy, thrilling noise” — Mother Jones

“For our money Tarbox is the most evocative and distinctive blues-roots artist to come down the pike in ages.” — Calgary Sun

“A must for those interested in the continuation of traditional music into the present and perhaps a glimpse into the music’s future.” — The Onion

On Bob Kendall:

Bob Kendall – self titled album
11 tracks

It’s a Saturday afternoon; I’m trying to get a head start for once with my Noise reviews, so I slide Bob Kendall’s CD into my computer and I am so unexpectedly taken in by his songs that I have to keep remembering that I’m supposed to be taking notes and writing about it, but instead, I’m just plain happily sinking into each track and thoroughly enjoying the music that’s flowing from my speakers. I want to endlessly rave about this in a more original way than I usually do and while doing complete justice to such a great body of work, but all I can say is this should be on the airwaves (if it isn’t already) so that more people can derive the enjoyment. So what does Bob play exactly, you ask? Okay… he’s a singer/songwriter, who in these 11 tracks beautifully manifests lyrics… meaningful lyrics… into songs that perfectly bring to life his words. Need a genre? Americana, roots, blues, modern/alt rock/pop…. I love how his songs make me feel—they bring out emotions—both the dark and the encouraging songs. Just listen, feel, enjoy. By the way, this recording was produced by the wonderfully talented Paul Kolderie and kudos to the also-talented backing musicians. My picks (though I love them all): “Stay,” “New Day,” “Rage,” “Dazed.” (Debbie Catalano - The Noise)