Instruction in all instruments by conservatory-trained faculty. Featuring the Atlantic Youth Orchestra — open to both Atlantic Music School and non-AMS music students by audition or teacher recommendation. Convenient North Quincy location, Friday afternoon rehearsals, frequent concerts, fast-paced fun.
The Deep State
the Deep State: Brash, Americana-soaked rock.
The trio — Kenyon King on vocals | guitar, Patti Ripton on bass, Tyler Brown on drums, — tells stories about things we used to do, places we used to know, people we used to be.
the Deep State released their debut LP in spring 2023. The production of the album faced some headwinds: a global pandemic and their favorite recording studio burned down.
the Deep State released their acclaimed live EP — Live at 1357 — in fall 2023. In the spirit of their early club days, the songs were recorded live, one take, full bleed. As you read this, the trio is recording their second full-length album.
the Deep State operates out of an undisclosed location in Boston, Massachusetts.
Up the Downs
Up the Downs is a rock band with Irish, Blues and Country influences. Songs by The Waterboys, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Dylan, Petty, Cash ... Up the Downs plays music you want to dance to. Steve Cronin’s impassioned vocals and harmonica wizardry, along with the mastery of Brad Bryan & Steve Trio on guitar, is driven by the force of Chris McCulley on bass and Kenny (Pocket) DeLuca on drums.
Dana and the Teen Sensations
Kinda surf, kinda boozy with a touch of local flair.
Watching It Burn
Watching It Burn came together in the summer of 2015, when local Boston area bassist, Matt Goguen, and local Boston area guitarist, Mike Burke decided to get together for a jam. Matt reached out to friend and local Boston area drummer, Tim Norton to sit in on kit. With no expectations, but to have fun, the trio got together and their chemistry was obvious very early on. Within the first month, several songs had been written and many more were in the works. Having all been in several bands prior, they know that finding reliable musicians can be difficult. Burke, having singing experience and having already written a lot of lyrics for most of the songs, stepped up and the three decided that he should front the project.
The three began solidifying the songs they'd written together and within 6 months had enough material to start recording. During mid February, Watching It Burn entered the studio and began laying basic tracks for what would be their debut album. By the end of April, they had recorded 8 songs. Just barely enough material for an Extended Play, they went back to the studio and wrote and recorded 2 more songs to complete the record. The collection of 10 tracks are a body of work that they are very proud of and even the songs that were written in the studio sit well on the album. This is the result of the musicianship, experience and musical camaraderie of 3 seasoned players coming together at just the right time. Give them a listen and you be the judge.
Adirondack Elvis
Adirondack Elvis returns to Porchfest Quincy with his one-man rock-n-roll revival! The musical and theatric performance of the self-styled “World’s Only ELVangelist” gets bigger, better, and more rocktacular every year! The recipe? Mix rockabilly, garage, glam, gospel, blues, surf, punk, pop, country, soul. Chop coarsely and top with karate moves! This is a celebration of rock-n-roll you do not want to miss!
Sweet Wednesday
The sailor and the dancer, the young girl stranded along Route 66 at dusk, the refugees who turn into ravens...Sweet Wednesday's songs spin tales that allow the listener to peek into the human soul in its most intimate and magical moments.
From the moment singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman met, they knew there was a songwriting, performing chemistry at work. Since forming Sweet Wednesday in 2006, the duo has released four albums to critical acclaim, toured extensively as an acoustic duo and with their full band, and been featured on radio and television programs throughout the U.S. and abroad.
In addition to inspiring fans near and far, Sweet Wednesday has been the recipient of several songwriting awards, including First Place in the Great American Song Contest, First Place in the Dallas Songwriting Competition, and Runner-Up in the John Lennon Song Contest.
An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Dave brings his unique style to the guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, and fiddle, while Lisa sings of long-distance friendships, having a hard day working as a clerk in a bakery in New York City, lost love, and those crazy mermaids you might encounter after being out on the ocean for several days.
Sweet Wednesday’s songs tell wonderful stories, with beauty, humor, and passion. Rock, folk, and americana lovers instantly fall in love with the tunes of these nationally touring troubadours, whose engaging personalities make each listener feel part of a community.
Originally from Boston, Dave Falk and Lisa Housman have toured the country for the past ten years, both as an acoustic duo and with their band.
Lisa Housman sings and plays guitar, and multi-instrumentalist Dave Falk sings and lends his own unique and dazzling style to the guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, and violin.
Awards and honors include First Place in the Great American Song Contest, First Place in the Dallas Songwriting Competition, Runner Up in the John Lennon Song Contest, and many more.
Falk and Housman are joined in full band formation by ace bass player Jose Downes, and amazing drummer Pepe Hidalgo.
“Think about the last time you received an unexpected and totally delightful gift. That’s just how I felt when I heard the music of Sweet Wednesday. You’ll forgive the gushing when you hear the alt-country, folk, roots sound of the Boston-based duo known individually as Dave Falk and Lisa Housman. I didn’t think musicians made music this
addictive anymore.”
- Nancy Dunham, MTV Partner Ourstage & Contributing Writer for Rolling Stone
The Peasants
The Peasants started in 1987 when Pete Cassani moved to Boston from Long Island, NY and started playing at the Gov't Center T Station.
Pete went to open mikes around Allston with songs he wrote. Met Bob Starker at Harpers Ferry one night at a blues jam. After they were kicked off the stage for no good reason they decided to form a band. That's the short version. Hope you liked it. Thanks!!
