Eli Lev

Award-winning singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev's empathic writing and infectious folk-based sensibility has been his universal passport into our collective hearts.

Over the last five years, the Maryland-based artist released his epic debut, Four Directions, which compiles four conceptual EPs (All Roads East 2017, Way Out West 2018, Deep South 2019, True North 2021) into one 20-song statement. The indigenous traditions he learned during his time as an eighth grade English teacher on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona were his inspiration for the critically-acclaimed tune tome. Together, the series imaginatively and intrepidly connects spheres and generations within a body of work that is irresistibly uplifting, emotionally resonant, and down-to-earth authentic.

Eli grew up in the diverse suburb of Silver Spring, Maryland, where a blending of incongruous backgrounds made an indelible impact on his pan-culture perspective. Prior to music calling Eli, he studied in Bloomington, Indiana, taught in the US, and lived in Tel Aviv and Andorra, before returning to the US to get a Master's Degree in English Education.

Now, Eli is setting out on new adventures. His latest release, Walk. Talk. Dance. Sing., is an inner travel monologue from the pandemic and beyond. It vibrantly blends Eli's classic acoustic guitar and upfront vocal aesthetic with refreshingly diverse sounds, spanning pop, lo-fi rock, electronic, indie, folk, and Caribbean-kissed musicality. The refreshing five-song collection compiles his songwriting during the pandemic, capturing the highs, lows, and all the emotions in between during our global crisis. The new EP's eclectic flair is also an homage to the life-changing power of classic mixtapes, and how a broad array of exposure to new sounds can send someone on a lifelong journey.

Martin Decato

Martin Decato started playing music in 5th grade when he decided to try his hand at the violin. He played in the school orchestra until 9th grade when he started taking fiddle lessons, and started playing guitar at age 13. In 1987 while playing in Cross Country Bluegrass; they won the Florida State Bluegrass Championship. He and the bands he played in were members of the Florida Country Music Association and earned such titles as Band of the Year in 2001 for Polk County, Instrumentalist of the year in 2001 for Polk county, Band of the Year runner up for the State of Florida in 2001, and Instrumentalist of the Year runner up for the State of Florida, and in 2002 earned Band of the year for Polk County, and Male Vocalist runner up for Polk County. In the summer of 2001, he toured with Grand Ole Opry Legend Charlie Louvin. Martin moved from Florida to New Hampshire in 2003, and has found his niche with the Stovepipe Mountain Band, and is also available for solo work.

 

Andrew Brozek

Andrew Brozek is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Andrew has been playing guitar for over half of his life — starting at the age of 11 — and he's been singing for even longer. Andrew's currently studying music at Dartmouth College, with a focus on songwriting and performance.

Although he was raised on classic rock and pop-country, he eventually found his passion for Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass. He loves the elegance and simplicity of acoustic music, and is dedicated to making his instruments an extension of himself. Though he no longer identifies with the genres of his youth, this past exposure has resulted in his unique perspective on music. And while he is only beginning to establish himself as a songwriter, the fingerprints of songwriters who came before him can be found all throughout his music.

Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards

Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States and Canada since 2010. Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young – combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own.

“The best part of their performance is the undeniable chemistry Mark and Raianne have together; they play with a comfortability and trust that can only come with years of partnership. They allow enough space in their musical bond to for us to settle in and witness some serious songwriting and playing.” – Fred Knittel, WXPN (Philadelphia)

Jake McKelvie

"McKelvie has carved himself a niche as a songwriter, combining a rapid delivery with stream-of-self-consciousness writing in a manner so singular that it is never in question whose songs are being played." — Impose

"McKelvie very clearly knows how to write a pop song and has decided to fill his with all sorts of unexpected magic." — Independent Clauses

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Thanksgiving

(early)

Holiday Open Mic

Come sing and play with us for a musical magical night

All songs welcome

Holiday and secular alike

Play what moves you

We really love original songs but covers are fine, and if you'd care to lead us in a singalong that's terrific too.