Performing Arts
Afternoon: Local Artists Showcase
12:00–12:30 PM
Box of Birds
Alternative Folk
Steph Durwin and Charles Gargano
Box of Birds is a Boston-based contemporary folk duo lead by Charles Gargano and Steph Durwin. Acoustic guitars and vocals are the primary drive behind the music, but it is also supported by other melodic instruments including harmonica, melodica, and keys.
12:45–1:45 PM
Addy & Julia Band
Folk/Pop
Addy & Julia
Marbleheaders Addy & Julia are a singer/songwriter duo featuring well-crafted songs, smooth harmonies, and intricate guitar and piano melodies which add another voice to their arrangements. Addy Sleeman & Julia Taliesin recent winners of the “Marblehead’s Got Talent” Contest have been performing in small coffeehouses, competitions and fundraisers, area concerts, and at private events. This young duo is captivating their growing following with their striking vocal harmonies, compelling melodies, and impassioned lyrics. Rounding out the band today is Julia’s brother Ben Taliesin on bass and mom Marianne Murphy on drums and vocals.
2:00–3:30 PM
Lee Hawkins Trio
R&B/Rock
Leo Rizzotti
Lee Hawkins Trio delivers a bluesy soulful acoustic/electric take on current and past standards...and originals blending many different styles of music. It’s Leo Rizzotti on vocals and guitars joined by Cliff Goodman on percussion and David Papa on guitar. All of the members of the trio are seasoned musicians who love their craft! Their music is from the heart and played from deep in the soul!
July 4
Evening Performances
6:00–7:30 PM
Squeeze Box Stompers
Cajun/Zydeco/Blues
A blend of Cajun, Zydeco Roadhouse Roots & Blues melted into an explosive 4th of July dance grove! Squeeze Box Stompers are Ralph Tufo on piano and Cajun accordions and keyboards, Larry Plitt on acoustic and electric guitar, Paul Tagliamonte on electric bass Steve Latanision on fiddle, mandolin, and banjo with Mike Migliozzi on drums. It’s definitely going to be a Ragin’ Cajun Party on the 4th of July!
8:00–10:30 PM*
Big Ol' Dirty Bucket
Funk/Soul/Hip Hop/FUN!
Parliament-Funkadelic meets Aretha Franklin at a Jay-Z concert. There ain’t no party like a bucket party, because a bucket party just don’t stop! Its 70's Funk and Soul music spiced with touches of Latin rhythms and seasoned with a touch of Hip Hop to create a uniquely funky and fresh listening experience. The 10-piece band complements its seamlessly tight hooks and dance grooves with bouts of over-the-top musicianship, and the result is a sound and performance that is musically intricate and complex yet accessible to even the most casual music fan. These cats can play!
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