Thursday, February 11

Merrily James :: 8pm
Merrily James grew up in Seattle where she developed her sound by touring with the Total Experience Gospel Choir. She was picked up by "Showtime at the Apollo" when she was 15 years old and has gone on to perform for Smokey Robinson and Linda Ronstadt, as well as with members of Earth, Wind, & Fire and Tower of Power. She has just put out her debut CD entitled "Words For Everything."
Genre: Soul
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Darlingside :: 9pm
Darlingside is a string-rock quintet recently settled in Northampton, MA. The band formed at Williams College, where they released their first studio EP and shared the stage with such acts as Guster and The Format. Now in its third incarnation, Darlingside's musical influences range from Radiohead to Loudon Wainwright, Mozart to Earl Scruggs. Elegantly crafted cello-violin duets, soaring harmonies, catchy hooks and compelling beats are all part of Darlingside's evolving sound.
Genre: Chamber Rock
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