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April 25 brings the Porch Party Mamas, a Boston-based sisterhood of song that mixes Folk, Country, Celtic, and Blues into a rollicking, heartwarming brew. These five women (all seasoned musicians and songwriters) first started making music together at informal “porch parties,” and that easygoing charm still radiates through their performances. On stage, the Porch Party Mamas swap instruments and lead vocals, delivering “beautiful arrangements of lovely and whimsical songs” with tight, soulful harmonies and a playful flair. One moment you might hear an Irish fiddle tune or a Celtic ballad, and the next a cheeky country blues number or an original folk song about life’s little victories. Their sound is a rich mosaic: accordion and guitar strum in harmony, piano lines dance with banjo twang, and percussion adds a foot-stomping groove. It’s no wonder audiences often find themselves clapping and singing along – this band creates an atmosphere as warm and welcoming as a front-porch jam session.Don’t let the casual name fool you: the Porch Party Mamas are powerhouse performers with serious credentials. Between them, they’ve played with or opened for the likes of Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, The Indigo Girls, and even rockers like Lynyrd Skynyrd. They’ve sold out folk venues from Northwest Park (a homecoming of sorts!) to Club Passim in Cambridge and The Burren in Boston, winning over crowds with their joyfully blended “urban folk” sound. Reviewers praise the band’s “magnetic” stage presence and the “clever arrangements and repartee” that make their concerts so engaging. At Northwest Park, expect laughter, maybe a few stories behind the songs, and definitely top-notch musicianship – all delivered with the Mamas’ trademark camaraderie. It’s a show guaranteed to leave you smiling and humming, feeling like part of the family.
Tickets: $20 General Admission / $18 for Members
Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Nature Center Office at (860) 285-1886
Website: https://www.porchpartymamas.com/
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145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT, United States, Connecticut 06095
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