Scottish Fish are a powerhouse on the Boston Celtic music scene, amazing sold-out audiences with their fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. The PCA presents Scottish Fish in a year highlighted by a second European tour, exciting collaborations, and the release of their latest album “Currently”. These five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances.
Seasoned touring musician and Chapman Stick innovator Mark Hardt joins forces with his wife, award-winning vocalist and Berklee professor Kaye Kelly, to create elevated duo music that’s both soulful and sophisticated. With over 30 years in the industry, they bring powerful original songs and masterfully re-imagined covers to life with deep musicality and undeniable chemistry.
With 10 albums under his belt, Cliff Eberhardt is considered one of today’s most respected songwriters. He is joined by Louise Mosrie Coombe who is being recognized as a new, vibrant voice of Americana and soulful Southern folk.
“Eberhardt is better than ever…, kicking ass with fresh insight and new ways to lament old yearnings” — Philly Rock Guide
“Louise Mosrie Coombe’s voice is a gift from the gods, and how she uses it is a gift to us” — Christine Lavin
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.
Joe Jencks is an 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks was also co-founder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.
