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Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt and San Diego drummer/vocalist Jules Stewart form a bi-continental queer folk duo known for their rich harmonies, emotional depth, and captivating onstage chemistry. Hunt’s voice – described as “complex coffee” and earning her comparisons to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and even “The Irish Joni” – brings raw honesty and power to […]

As a founding member of the early punk era trio The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured the nation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo. The Nerves single “Hanging on the Telephone,” was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed the Plimsouls, a record-breaking live act in California, recording albums for […]

Emma Cook is a modern folk storyteller, releasing an album for our times. Writing and performing her original music for just about two decades, her recent release Of the Morning offers some of her most vulnerable and finely crafted work to date. Emma is known for her expressive vocal range, jazz-inflected chord choices, and engaging […]

Alice Howe & Freebo have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters. Best known for his ten years playing bass with Bonnie Raitt, Freebo has toured and recorded with some of the greatest artists of his generation, including […]

Nellie McKay has released an eclectic bunch of critically acclaimed albums, her songs and sound ranging from jazz to pop to indefinable, and with her latest, HEY GUYS, WATCH THIS, ably assisted by The Carpenter Ants, she taps into the soulful sounds of West Virginia. Coming soon, the GET AWAY FROM ME demos on Omnivore […]

In the 1990s, before he spent 20+ years as stay-at-home dad, Jon headlined at dozens of folk clubs, colleges and coffeehouses throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Club Passim, The Bluebird Cafe, Eddie’s Attic, Caffe Lena, Canal Street Tavern, Cafe Carpe, The Blue Moon Coffeehouse at Illinois Wesleyan, Skidmore College, WPI, and Indiana University is just […]

The Discovery Series is a monthly event sponsored by Nine Athens Music to bring new artists into the Passim community. Through the Discovery Series, we provide a platform to connect new artists with a music-loving audience. These artists may be brand new to the club or may have performed at our campfire. festivals, but the […]

That’s the BroadBand signature: We create a distinctive treble sound on even the most complex arrangements. BroadBand is a Boston-area group dedicated to delivering a beautiful harmonic blend and an engaging a cappella performance experience for our audiences. We choose arrangements that are snazzy, melodic, unique. Our repertoire includes jazz, pop and contemporary styles of […]

Dan Navarro has enjoyed an eclectic 40 year career as a songwriter, recording artists, singer and voice actor, and activist, spread over 19 acclaimed albums, thousands of concerts, singing in TV (Family Guy, Invincible) & Movies including the Oscar winning films “Encanto”, ‘Coco” and “Happy Feet,” and co-writing Pat Benatar’s Grammy Nominated classic “We Belong”.  […]

Affectionately known as “a band in a body” Zoë plays vintage jazz and world beat  grooves on anything from the piano to the spoons! Originally from the UK, she’s called Provincetown her home for the last 28 years. She’s traveled to over 70 countries picking up musical grooves and stories along the way, released ten albums […]