Thursday, June 16

And The Kids in the 9th Ward with Jess Best and dreambeaches

Tickets: $10 advance / $13 day of show at Ticketweb, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), or charge by phone 866-777-8932

7pm Doors 8pm Show

Recently called one of “the Western Mass. indie scene’s brightest creative lights” by Pitchfork, Northampton, Massachusetts’ And The Kids recently released their debut full-length album, Turn to Each Other (Signature Sounds). Turn to Each Other is more than an album title: it’s a statement of fact for the band, whose bond — as musicians, friends and creative foils — is as tight as they come. The album features 11 tracks full of ringing guitars from Hannah Mohan, knotty rhythms from drummer Rebecca Lasaponaro and bold accents from synthesizers and percussion by Megan Miller. Together, they create “apocaplyptic pop”, a dizzying stop-start ride with lush, intricate soundscapes that frame Mohan’s lively lead vocals.

NPR Music recently raved, “Guitarist Hannah Mohan’s striking vocals rival the vibrato and boldness of Siouxsie Sioux… [And The Kids] make music that’s both fearless and entertaining.”  An ongoing struggle with border issues  for Miller, a Canadian citizen, initiated the addition of bassist Taliana Katz to the touring ensemble.  Katz made her debut as part of the band at their NPR Tiny Desk Concert and continues to carry the energy of the album to the stage.

Jess Best is a 23-year old living in Manhattan. The young songwriter moved to NYC shortly after graduating college and seized every opportunity to perform her own songs. Check her out here.

dreambeaches are a local indie-rock band lead by Corey Bzibizik. Their latest release “Graduation Day” is the first track from their upcoming album Habits. Check them out here