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July 28, Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse Features Ric Allendorf
Expresso Yourself is held the last Saturday of every month at 7pm at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Medfield.
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The July 28th Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse features singer/songwriter Ric Allendorf, plus open mic performances by poets, storytellers, musicians, and/or singer/songwriters.
Expresso Yourself is held the last Saturday of every month at 7pm at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Medfield. Open mic readers have 6 minutes to share original or non-original performances. Sticking to this month’s theme, “By Example,” is encouraged.
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Teens and adults are welcome. Refreshments are served. $10 suggested donation ($5 for open mic participants, $3 students).
Award-winning songwriter, artist/art educator, and sourdough breadsmith, Ric Allendorf, was hooked by the Boston acoustic music resurgence of the 80’s, and Canadian, Celtic & British fingerstyle players. He spent his college years in echoing stairwells throughout Boston, honing his guitar skills (phrasing, tunings, and frailing) long before emerging as a songwriter.
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In 2014, after attending a song retreat on Cape Cod, Allendorf finished his first song, ‘Take It All In’ – the title track of his debut CD – garnering attention at open mics in Southeastern MA, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island. Four years and dozens of songs later, his music made him a finalist in two national songwriting competitions, featured sets across New England, and opening slots for Archie Fisher, Susan Cattaneo, The LiedTo’s and Abbie Gardner. “Listening to Ric’s music is like reconnecting with an old friend. His sound is instantly familiar, his lyrics thoughtful, his melodies pulling you in,” said the host of another coffeehouse. “From lyrical tinges of life in New England to images of hope, Ric’s music is uplifting, his songs offering a bit of comfort from any storm that life might be throwing your way.” Allendorf has performed at Club Passim, Amazing Things Art Center, Victoria Station Café, the Spire Center for Performing Arts, and many other venues.
Host Thea Iberall said, "It's been great how more and more people are finding out about Expresso. Especially during the summer, it’s a really entertaining and relaxing evening. Plus we serve great refreshments.”
