Music for MDA 2014
Grace Morrison and the RSO
Grace Morrison and the RSO are an Americana indie-folk quintet. The Boston-based band consists of Grace Morrison (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, accordion), followed by Benjamin Moniz (guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Max Judelson (vocals, bass), Marta Rymer (violin, vocals), and Nate Tucker (cajón, percussion).
The band formed in 2010, emerging out of the fertile New England music scene. All five musicians are classically trained. Their debut self-titled CD was released in the fall of 2012 and is now available on ITunes and CD Baby.
Grace and the RSO use folk and bluegrass instrumentation to tell the stories of early Ireland and England, songs of heroes and villains, kings and queens and the legends that follow. Their vocal harmonies organically blend together with a down to earth and refreshing sound, as evident in the lead single ‘Stuck on You’. Much of Grace’s lyrical content is taken straight from the pages of history, she playfully tells these stories and more during their live performances and the fans enjoy it!
The band formed in 2010, emerging out of the fertile New England music scene. All five musicians are classically trained. Their debut self-titled CD was released in the fall of 2012 and is now available on ITunes and CD Baby.
Grace and the RSO use folk and bluegrass instrumentation to tell the stories of early Ireland and England, songs of heroes and villains, kings and queens and the legends that follow. Their vocal harmonies organically blend together with a down to earth and refreshing sound, as evident in the lead single ‘Stuck on You’. Much of Grace’s lyrical content is taken straight from the pages of history, she playfully tells these stories and more during their live performances and the fans enjoy it!
Echo & Drake
Echo & Drake is an acclaimed indie/alternative rock band from Hartford, Connecticut.
At the end of 2011, their highly anticipated debut album, “Sundrenched Elsewhere,” was dubbed the #1 Connecticut Album of 2011 by America’s oldest continuously running newspaper, The Hartford Courant (Eric Danton).
On September 12th, 2012, Echo & Drake was named “Best Overall Band” at the statewide 1st Annual Connecticut Music Awards.
At the end of 2011, their highly anticipated debut album, “Sundrenched Elsewhere,” was dubbed the #1 Connecticut Album of 2011 by America’s oldest continuously running newspaper, The Hartford Courant (Eric Danton).
On September 12th, 2012, Echo & Drake was named “Best Overall Band” at the statewide 1st Annual Connecticut Music Awards.
Becca & Bob Miller
Bob Miller started life as a drummer and pianist, but was soon seduced by the guitar. Although still a multi-instrumentalist, guitar remains his instrument of choice. He has played in numerous bands - continuously- throughout high school, college, and now well into old age! In more recent years, Bob has frequently been performing on solo guitar.A lifelong songwriter, much of his repertoire is original. His influences are wide-ranging, with finger style acoustic blues perhaps most prominent.
Becca Miller has been playing piano and singing since as long as she can remember. She has learned to play guitar and continues her musical passion by playing solo and with her dad. She currently sings with and is the musical director for an a Capella group, Up the Octave, at Brandeis University where she studies social policy
Becca Miller has been playing piano and singing since as long as she can remember. She has learned to play guitar and continues her musical passion by playing solo and with her dad. She currently sings with and is the musical director for an a Capella group, Up the Octave, at Brandeis University where she studies social policy
The Rick & Mark Duo
Rick Santos is President of Rick’s Music World, Ltd. in Raynham, MA, a family-owned business that has supported the local music community for 29 years. Rick began playing professionally at age 12, and led a successful and very popular band, The Nobelman, for 22 years.
Mark Gorman joined the Noblemen in 1973 so started a lifetime friendship and music partnership. Besides playing with Rick, Mark plays in his hometown of Newport with the Elderly Brothers
Mark Gorman joined the Noblemen in 1973 so started a lifetime friendship and music partnership. Besides playing with Rick, Mark plays in his hometown of Newport with the Elderly Brothers
Splash of Blues
This band plays from New Hampshire to Cape Cod, ripping it up with an edge and collecting new fans. Splash of Blues performances are ledgendary.
All together, this band can bring it, you are not going to believe the riffs and the solo`s that come out of all these professional musicians,as together they span the ages with a huge repertoire of music, R&B, Blues, Classic Rock,Funk and Soul, that will keep you on the dance floor all night long!!!
All together, this band can bring it, you are not going to believe the riffs and the solo`s that come out of all these professional musicians,as together they span the ages with a huge repertoire of music, R&B, Blues, Classic Rock,Funk and Soul, that will keep you on the dance floor all night long!!!
Donnie Wilson
Donnie Wilson at 40 years old is making his first return to writing, recording, and performing in over 13 years. Wilson's mission with his music is now defined by the birth of his son, Jacob in 2009 when he was born with CHD (a Congenital Heart Defect). This inspired the final track on SEDATED ECHO that is being acclaimed by many as the anthem for CHD awareness, especially in the world of heart families.
Wilson created Jacob’s Fund, which donates the profits and other fund-raising activities to CHD research at Boston Children's Hospital.
Whether Wilson is performing solo, as a duo, or as a full rock band, he will always use the name SEDATED ECHO, and it will always mark Wilson's desire to help others who are following the same path as his son.
Wilson created Jacob’s Fund, which donates the profits and other fund-raising activities to CHD research at Boston Children's Hospital.
Whether Wilson is performing solo, as a duo, or as a full rock band, he will always use the name SEDATED ECHO, and it will always mark Wilson's desire to help others who are following the same path as his son.
Alan Smirnoff
Special guest Alan Smirnoff will be performing with us tonight.
Alan is a well known saxophonist who has played and toured throughout the eastern United States
with several of the hottest rhythm and blues and funk bands on the road.
We are honored to have him join us for this event.
Alan is a well known saxophonist who has played and toured throughout the eastern United States
with several of the hottest rhythm and blues and funk bands on the road.
We are honored to have him join us for this event.
