August 21 – 28

She got her start with weekly appearances at our Open Mic Night 20 years ago. She went on to pop fame, earning 2nd place out of thousands on Platinum Hit and singing backup for Enrique Iglesias. Tonight she celebrates a new album with her full band. Her passionate alt-pop, led by stellar vocals and keyboard, takes a deep dive into rarely seen corners of the human heart.

Soul stirring cello, electric guitar, harmonious vocals. Calen and Martin command a room with their vigor and passionate lyrics – “calling light to the dark, cracking parts of our world.” (WTBU Boston). Their latest release, Clouds, is a lush meditation on longing. Their artistry navigates complicated situations, including their struggles with depression, which often colors their songs. If they can impart anything to listeners, it’s that talking about mental health is not a weakness – and that sharing any of life’s trials can be a source of strength.

Renowed for her velvet, octave-jumping voice, this major jazz artist tours with Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon and Jackson Browne, among others, has appeared on over 200 albums, and plays with her trio on stages around the world.  “Russell is a tiny woman, and while her voice is enrapturing, it’s not brassy or huge. Still, as she dances and moves her hands to match the shape of the music, her voice has a command and assurance that belies her stature. She is so at home in all the music that she seems like a jukebox for a century of the coolest music ever.” – PopMatters