Boston bluegrass band, Mile Twelve, plays Marblehead!

Mile Twelve continues to impress music fans, especially bluegrass fans, and their show on Friday, November 9 will be no exception. Their music has been met with critical acclaim and earned the band time at the top of their bluegrass charts as well as an IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) nomination for the 2018 Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year. Mile Twelve will be offering up two full sets of lively and imaginative music at this special show. The me&thee coffeehouse is at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead. The show begins at 8:00 p.m.

John Lawless of Bluegrass Today says, “The Boston-based group has been making noise in bluegrass with their virtuosic approach to the music, clever songwriting and arrangements, a nose-to-the-grindstone attitude, and a youthful energy that appeals to all age groups.” The band consists of Evan Murphy on guitar and vocals; New Zealander, Catherine Bowness, on banjo; Berklee graduates, Nate Sabat, on upright bass and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on violin; and David Benedict on mandolin. This band is filled with talent, energy, and the ability to draw audiences into their musical world.

Paul Schiminger, President of The IBMA says, “What I and so many others love about Mile Twelve is their musicianship, material, and energy. Their sound isfresh and innovative, yet rooted in a solid foundation of bluegrass. They move easily among traditional bluegrass classics, terrific original material, and interpretations of pop music classics while knocking you over with their strong instrumentals and harmonies.” Acclaimed bluegrass picker, Tim O’Brien, calls them “a group to watch in the coming decade.” Another virtuoso in the bluegrass field, Tony Trischka marvels at Mile Twelve as well: “The arrangements often surprise with subtle twists and turns... delicious false endings, dropped beats, bass and fiddle duets, and on and on. Mile Twelve is carrying the tradition forward with creativity and integrity."

Tickets for the Mile Twelve are $18 in advance and $21 at the door. Student tickets are $10. Tickets are available online at www.meandthee.org and can be purchased in person at the Spirit of ’76 Bookstore or the Arnould Gallery in Marblehead. As at all me & thee coffeehouse events, refreshments are available, including homemade pastries, coffee, and teas. The me & thee has a handicapped-accessible entrance and an accessible bathroom is a smoke-free environment and is easily reached by MBTA bus.

The me & thee is one of the oldest continually running acoustic coffeehouses in New England, and probably the country. It has been and will always be a volunteer, non-profit organization sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead. For information and directions, call 781-631-8987 or check the website at www.meandthee.org.

Next concert: Friday, November 16, 2018: Super female trio, Nobody’s Girl featuring Rebecca Loebe, Grace Pettis, and Betty Soo.

CALENDAR/PSA: Friday, November 9, 2018: Bluegrass band, Mile Twelve. Tickets are $18 in advance and $21 at the door. Students are always $10. The coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Call 781-631-8987 or go to www.meandthee.org for information and directions.