Upcoming Shows

  • March 17: Laughing Boy; Nathan Thompson; Kyle Davis
  • April 7: Ashley Jordan; Rebecca Lynch et al; Robert Cedrone and friends
  • April 21: Laughing Boy; Chris Nauman; Bethel Steele
  • May 5: Arl-Lex Five & Dime; Lenny Solomon; Gary Backstrom
  • May 19: Laughing Boy; Ann & Tom O'Donnell; Howie Newman
  • June 2: Alyssa Zahka; Patti DeRosa; Arl-Lex Five & Dime
  • July 7: Laughing Boy; Ken Selcer; Christiana Gerstner
  • August 4: Stefilia's Stone; Patty Keough; Arl-Lex Five & Dime
  • September 8: Mark Stepakoff; Chuck Clough; Rob Carlson
  • September 22: Laughing Boy; Brent Clark; Becky & David DesRoches; split set: Carter Hochman and Monica Whitlock

Times

Through September 8th, each performer begins on the hour, at 5, 6, and 7pm, in the order listed. Beginning September 22nd, performers play at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, and 7:15.
ALL SHOWS ARE FREE.

Location

Many thanks to our hosts at Starbucks, 60 Bedford Rd. in Lexington Massachusetts ~
just outside the town center near the fire station. Their number is 781-863-1189.


Sunday, February 20, 2011

2 Davids and 1 Nadia (plus a Joe and a Tim)

More good times last night at the Acoustic Showcase.  We featured two familiar performers (both named David) and one appealing newcomer.


We began the evening with impresario David Keevil, who (sans Laughing Boy) played a solo set. 
 High points: an energetic opening song (Grace); an evocative meditation on making choices (The Right Mistake); and a song that he doesn't play often because its just too sad (Walk Away).  Low point: stopping and starting a song over after removing an offending capo.  Love the vest!


Next we heard from the very appealing Nadia, accompanied by guitarist Joe Baer Magnant.  Nadia's new to the Showcase; it's always a pleasure to feature new talent!
Lovely vocal tones, great stage presence, and a nice interplay with Joe. 
The audience liked her so much that they demanded an encore.  Good stuff!


Finally we enjoyed an excellent extended set from Showcase regular David Moore, accompanied by stand-up bass stand-out Tim Fiehler.  
David just keeps getting better and better (and we met him when he was already impressive).  His original material is polished from hours in the studio (and the woodshed).  He played a couple of new ones that were hits right out of the box.
 Tim's bass (and unamplified vocal harmonies) added depth and color -- the songs became greater than the sum of their parts.


Another appealing Acoustic Showcase!  It was lovely to see an attentive audience last night -- people who turned out on a Saturday evening for the simple pleasure of live music in a cozy, casual setting.  Thanks for joining us!