Art Chowder July | August 2018, Issue 16 | Page 61

July 12
brings Pacific Northwest-
based singers/songwriters, Mandy Fer and
Dave McGraw and their band. This duo
recorded their latest album, “Off-Grid Lo-
Fi,” entirely with solar and wind powered
electricity on a nearly uninhabited remote
island in Washington, resulting in a
twelve-song album drenched with rich
vocal harmonies, poignant songwriting
and excellent guitar riffs. This group
offers a refreshing exploration into the
genres of folk, rock and roots music.
Opening is Jacob Maxwell, a fresh singer/
songwriter who one never tires of hearing.

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July 19
welcomes back Indie-
Americana singer/songwriter, Hilary
Scott, along with her husband AJ Gennaro
on drums. With her extraordinary
voice and songs ranging from soul to
Americana, Hilary displays her profuse
interpretive abilities as she covers other
writer’s songs along with her original
work. Opening for Hilary is Eric
Henderson who has been playing guitar
since he was eight years old, and is
greatly influenced by John Mayer.
July 26
features Nu Jack City, a local
high-energy favorite. Prepare to be moved
as the band shuffles through various
musical styles and genres with soul, rock,
blues and R&B. Highly entertaining, this
band always gets the crowd dancing and
wanting more. Opener Pamela Benton is a
singer/songwriter and amazingly talented
on the electric violin and slide guitar.
august 2
North Point Jazz returns
with their smooth Latin jazz sounds.
Another local favorite provoking the
dance urge features Barry Aiken, NIC
music instructor playing the keyboard,
and Luisa Tabora on vocals in English,
Spanish and Portuguese. Opening is
Syringa Dreams playing classical, world
and Latin jazz.
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