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Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents an evening of music with Phil Henry and Alice Di Micele, with your host Beth DeSombre.The concert will feature a solo set by each artist, followed by a round robin song swap. $15 admission. Free parking on-site.
Singer-songwriter Phil Henry has always believed in making it himself. As a kid, he was never content to only look at art, but instead he had to paint and draw something new. An avid fan of music, Phil studied the masters in music school but was drawn to the DIY pluckiness of folk music. He concentrated on steel-string guitar and writing his first compositions. Phil's songs reflect that same creative drive - he builds detailed worlds and creates characters who speak through his words. His upbeat acoustic rhythm and melodic sensibility is also instead an expression of his individuality and craft. Vermont's Seven Days calls it "vivid lyrical imagery that captures the imagination." Phil's songs have been recognized with concert wins at SolarFest and Susquehanna Music and Arts, a "most wanted" designation at Falcon Ridge, and a showcase set at Kerrville. Henry's music exudes the skills of a craftsman and the authenticity of an artist. More at philhenryband.com.
Alice Di Micele is an Americana/Folk artist, rooted in the natural world, using the earth as her primary source of inspiration. Her connection to nature creates a deep bond with listeners, giving people a safe space to express their emotions and heal in the process. She has released 17 albums, including her latest works Every Seed We Plant and the covers project Interpretations: Vol. 1. Alice weaves a rich tapestry of sounds, from the early days of her folk-inspired songs, through to the sensual influences of jazz and soul, and the energetic pulse of funk and rock. Her kaleidoscopic soundscapes are grounded by her warm, magnetic vocals, ranging from deep tones to Joni Mitchell-esque vibrato inflexions. "Alice's music has that great combination of earthiness and groove that keeps it funky from the inside out. She's for real."–Bonnie Raitt
More at alicedimicele.com.
Beth DeSombre writes songs that are "smart and uplifting...focusing on the quiet meaning to be found in ordinary life" (Sing Out! Magazine), exploring issues from the personal to the political. Her music touches both mind and heart, with insights wrapped in melody and harmony that stay with you after the echoes of the last chorus have faded away. Her newest CD, Holding the Threads (2024), is her most personal album to date, telling stories about family, and crisis, and trying to find hope in dark times. Her previous EP The Sea Beside Us (2023), tells stories of ships and the ocean. Her 2017 EP, Resistance, which was written in response to the political situation after the 2016 election, is a fundraiser for the ACLU. It reached #10 on the folk charts (with two top-10 songs). An award-winning writer in many formats, she has published 8 books. More at bethdesombre.com.
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191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02143
