District Restaurant Singer Songwriter Series Underway

The Music Hall has announced its partnership with The District Restaurant to present this season’s Singer Songwriters Series.

This series highlights up and coming as well as established artists. Set in the Loft, patrons will experience these artists in a truly intimate setting.

DARLINGSIDE

Friday, October 24 • 8pm • Loft • $18

Back by popular demand following their sold out performance and standing ovations! Darlingside delivers a moving blend of subtlety, power, outstanding vocal quality, and contemporary songwriting. The Boston based quartet features four distinct voices clustered around a single microphone, with their tightly-arranged tunes drawing from the unexpected—including strains of bluegrass, classical, and even barbershop. Accompanied by an arsenal of classical strings, guitars, mandolin, and percussion, these four close friends swap instruments from song to song and offer a sound that defies standard genre classifications.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Saturday, October 25 • 8:00pm • Loft • $15

With a refreshing, modern day, indie rock sound, Air Traffic Controller further infuses its compositions with unforgettable pop sensibilities while keeping it honest, with autobiographical lyrics and well-crafted storytelling reminiscent of classic singer/songwriters. The band features Dave Munro on lead vocals and guitar; multi-instrumentalist Steve Scott on lead guitar, keys, and more; big brother Richie Munro on drums; Casey Sullivan on bass, banjo, and backing vocals; with violinist Alison Shipton and Kiara Perico on viola. The band has a warm, rich, full sound that consistently identifies Air Traffic Controller as one of the fastest rising original acts in the country.

MIKE + RUTHY

Saturday November 8 • 8pm • Loft • $15

Returning artists Mike + Ruthy are bringing their pure, spellbinding music back to the Loft stage. With their fiddle, banjo, guitar, ukulele and hallmark harmony singing, their concerts are filled with soulful songs and stories and a timeless sound.

GLEN DAVID ANDREWS

Sunday, November 9 • 7pm • Loft • $30

From making waves headlining the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to his regular gigs at iconic NOLA clubs, Glen David Andrews is part of New Orleans music royalty. Andrews’ music has a presence and sweetness that has long endeared him to audiences and is sure to make him a Music Hall favorite. Get ready for a night of gospel, blues, and jazz music that will transport you right to the Mardi Gras Parades. Don’t miss this unforgettable night.

DAKHABRAKHA

Sunday, November 23 • 7pm • Loft • $24

The Ukrainian folk punk band is one of the most talked about and highly touted new groups on the world music scene. Hailing from Kiev, Ukraine, the quartet bring to the stage a vivid theatricality as well as a mesmerizing sound that ranges from ethereal to fierce. Their live performance is stunning and unexpected, transcendent and thrilling. DakhaBrakha has headlined World Music Festivals around the globe, and were one of the most talked about band at Bonnaroo this year.

THE SWEETBACK SISTERS

Friday, November 28, 2014 • 8:00pm • Loft • $18

The rollicking country swing of the Sweetback Sisters is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Their charismatic charm harkens back to the golden era of both the silver screen cowgirl and the cowboy stars of TV kiddie shows. That whimsical exterior is wrapped around a core of deeply felt love for traditional country music styles and a palpable joy in playing and singing together. They sing country songs in close harmony and of course their signature matching dresses. Their repertoire combines several of the Sisters’ passions—country music from before they were born and new interpretations of those traditions—to create a fresh take on what it means to be country.

SKYLER

Saturday, November 29, 2014 • 8pm • Loft • $12

Returning home after a stint in Nashville, Music Hall fan favorite and York, Maine native Sykler comes back to the Loft. His effortless blend of pop and country lend themselves to his infectious songs. From cutting his teeth performing around the Seacoast of New Hampshire, to sharing the stage with bands such as the Goo Goo Dolls and The Band Perry, Skyler has matured into a talented singer songwriter.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

Saturday, January 24, 2015 • 8pm • Loft • $10

In keeping with the tradition started at The Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival the Music Hall Loft presents a Round Robin with four talented songwriters. Guy Capecelatro III, Mary Lou Lord, Mark Schwaber, and Drew O’Doherty will perform together, swapping stories and songs. The evening will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet.

SINKANE

Saturday, February 21, 2015 • 8pm • Loft • $16

Sinkane’s fresh sound is a melting pot of influences. From Afrobeat grooves with earthy R&B undertones, to doo-wop harmonies, and even a little country music slide guitar they create an upbeat ultra modern feel that will make you want to get up and dance. Fresh off their buzzed about new single How We Be, their sound, unites rhythm and stiles from the world over to help you move, relate, and be.

PLUS, MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS TO COME

Already on sale for the 2014/2015 season are novelist Anne Rice with her new book Prince Lestat: The Vampire Chronicles a Writers on a New England Stage event on Tuesday, November 4th; Legend George Benson on Sunday, October 26, and the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins landing at the Historic Theater from December 10-14th.

For More Information
For more information on all shows, films, and events, go to www.TheMusicHall.org/calendar.

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