Songwriters in the Round

Wed. Feb. 04, 2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

1st & 3rd Wednesdays at ROOTED Cafe at 7 PM

Four songwriters take the stage, seated in a comfortable semi-circle. They take turns playing songs, occasionally joining in with each other on harmony vocals or guitar licks. The format encourages conversation between the writers, which gives the audience an opportunity to hear these creative people talk as if in their own living rooms. Inspired by the “guitar pulls” of the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville.

You might hear a young up-and-coming pro, an established mid-career performer and mentor, and a cherished elder of the scene — all sharing music. The growing relationships will warm your heart and enrich your soul. Come every week as the lineup shifts and new friends are made.

Our songwriters this week

Evan Joseph Ringle is the vocalist and primary songwriter for Watson Park, an indie rock group based in Somerville, MA. Originally from southern New Hampshire, Ringle began writing songs in high school with the help of childhood friends, and current bandmates, Troy Hartmann and Ryan Sinclair. Since their formation in 2017, Watson Park has released four full-length records and two EP’s. Their most recent record, Laurel, was released in July 2024. The group plans to release their fifth album in the spring of next year. https://watsonpark.bandcamp.com/track/boxes https://www.instagram.com/watson_park/

Boston musician Sam Bayer is your literate, exuberant guide to an imaginary world where housewives win the Nobel Prize in physics, poker-playing children gamble over their bedtimes, and metaphorical elephants pirouette in the den, four and a half minutes at a time. His latest studio CD, Bad Apple, brings 11 gems from his universe to yours. https://sambayer.com

Siha Han is a musician who tells stories through songs. Her music is rooted in jazz, but also shaped by film, literature, visual arts, and personal memories. Tonight’s performance includes one song from her 1st EP, The Girl from the Earth, alongside unreleased pieces still taking shape. https://www.instagram.com/seeherseaareshe and https://linktr.ee/sihahanmusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=12a5d539-e84a-4819-bf0b-6bc6e623428a

Hosted by Somerville singer/songwriter David Thorne Scott. Held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Donations welcome.

Part of the ROOTED Armory Café Series. Café menu is available here. Beer and wine also available!

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