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Songwriters in the Round

Songwriters in the Round at Somerville's Rooted Cafe

Songwriters in the Round

Wed. Oct. 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Songwriters in the Round at Somerville's Rooted Cafe

Hey Armory regulars, what do you mean you’ve never seen Jen Kearney perform before?

OK, there was Covid so nobody was really performing much. And then before that she was on tour in Europe for a couple of years. But now? You have got absolutely no excuse. She’s Boston born and bred, she’s been up for various Boston music awards, and she’s opened for huge funk acts all over the place. Get thee to the Rooted Café and enjoy her searing soulful music.

To boot we’ve got a veritable sampler platter of New England performers: Dave Alves from Rhode Island brings his storytelling to illuminate our shadow emotions and Glori Wilder from Connecticut bringing her soul-baring intimacy to catchy R&B ballads. Mmmmmm, sampler platters… that reminds me— have you tried the empanadas from the Rooted Café? Yum… Oh, and your host David Thorne Scott will be back to sing for you after a hiatus while he completed the first draft of his new musical play Animal Spirits. Keynesian economics never sounded so good.

Our songwriters this week

Dave Alves is a Providence artist who’s background in various musical genres lends itself to create a song-writing style that defies singularity. In writing his recent album “widdershins”, Dave pulled from his jazz & classical piano roots for layering and arrangement, and covered it in a blanket of Americana styled story-telling decorated with lyrics that ruminate into the darker parts of our emotions and interactions. Dave has been playing music his entire life, and in most recent years bringing entertainment to the bars & clubs of New England, but this collection of his own works starts a new chapter by showcasing his most personal writing to the audience, with whom he’s excited to share. www.davealvesmusic.com

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Jen Kearney has spent some time seasoning her particular style of original music. Her sound is truly an amalgamation of musical styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin. Kearney’s music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally and internationally. Kearney released an EP entitled “Atlantic” in March of 2022. She has recorded and released six studio albums and has done session work on many other projects. She is a 2022 New England Music Award nominee for soul/r&b act of the year. Kearney tours both as a solo act and with a full band. She spent 2018-2020 living in London touring the UK/ Europe with her own act and with a 9-piece Latin band called Snowboy & the Latin Section. She has shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Los Lobos, Daryl Hall, Mavis Staples, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Derek Trucks Band and more.
https://jenkearney.com

Glori Wilder is a soul, pop, R&B singer-songwriter from the woods of Connecticut. During her solo performances you’ll be immersed in a heart wrenching soulful story. Songs backed by raw powerful vocals, lightened with witty remarks.
https://www.gloriwilder.com/ 

David Thorne Scott is a singer and songwriter in jazz and Americana styles. A longtime resident of Somerville, he organized Songwriters in the Round to foster a creative, dynamic music scene here. He believes that music can bring a community together like nothing else. “At a time of great conflict in our country – when words often fail us – music has the power to bridge divides… David Thorne Scott explores the intersection of Jazz and Americana, city and country, instrumentation and lyrics to create lush compositions and covers that are unifying, and healing, in their beauty.”
– Laurie Fanell, Eponymous Review
www.davidthornescott.com

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.

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!

Upcoming Events

Songwriters in the Round

Songwriters in the Round at Somerville's Rooted Cafe

Songwriters in the Round

Wed. Oct. 16, 2024 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.

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!

 

Upcoming Events

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