The Alternate Routes
Since The Alternate Routes released their debut album, Good and Reckless and True, two years ago, many miles have rolled under their van's wheels and many stages have witnessed their songs. They've morphed into a touring beast with a sturdy backbone of fan support and an impressive repertoire of crowd-pleasing songs.Since forming over seven years ago at Fairfield University in Connecticut, the band has hung on tightly to their music and their ideals. Playing wherever they can, shuttling from temporary homesteads in Bridgeport, Boston, New York and back again, logging trucker's miles between Colorado and Connecticut, hoping to build an audience that mirrors the one they've created in the Northeast.
Their sound - a hybrid vibe of Rock n' Roll grit and ghostly, meaningful balladry - provides the kind of wide-ranging sonic experience that leaves crowds feeling they got more than they bargained for.
A Sucker's Dream, the band’s sophomore release, builds on the diverse, melodic compositional work of the band's debut by adding decibels, power, vision and a collaborative studio effort.
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Truffle
What can you say about a band that’s been together since 1986? Plenty! While many bands come and go within a few years, (Savoy) Truffle is in it for the long haul. They are players and entertainers; it’s what they do!Truffle is David Bailey (bass, vocals), Ned Chase (mandolin, guitar, lap steel & vocals), Mike Gendron (drums), and Dave Gerard (vocals, electric & resonator guitars). Both Dave and Ned have been creating music together since 1986. They have performed in all but ten states across the U.S., playing as many as 275 shows in one year. Mike (still the rookie) joined the band with years of experience in 1996; the only lineup change in the band’s history. Truffle has achieved widespread popularity by headlining many respected venues as well as sharing the stage with international acts as Little Feat, Phish, The Band, Dave Matthew’s Band, David Lindley, The Radiators, and Blues Traveler to name only a few.
Truffle has released five albums and assorted compilations (including “Nervous Laughter”on the November/Sony label) as well as contributing to Gerard’s four solo records; the latest being “The Zoomy Trail”, WSCA’s best local / regional CD of 2009. Their music has also appeared on multiple major motion picture soundtracks. Their latest, “That’s Right” is a collection of songs penned and arranged by all the members with quality song writing, memorable melodies and tasty production, it is by far their most mature record to date.
Their sound, a mix of swampy soul, R&B, Bluegrass, New Orleans grooves, and World music, has been stewing in a pot for years, and is ever changing. Their live show, never dictated by a set list, is eclectic and different every night. You need to experience Truffle for yourself ~
Alli Beaudry
Manchester native and Alumna of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Alli's musical tastes have grown to be as diverse as her vocal talent. Alli is a sought after session singer and performer known for her versatility in virtually all styles of contemporary music. Alli's many recording and performance projects have spanned from jazz to rock, pop, and reggae, but her true niche is R&B flavored Funk with an alternative flair.Alli debut CD, Wicked Webs We Weave, is a mix of reggae, jazz, funk and rhythm and blues. It’s an exciting time of her life; now based in Manchester, NH, Beaudry’s band original & Boston based cover band Incadence, plays frequently in Boston nightclubs and all over New England. Alli's music has been featured on 92.5 THE RIVER & 106.3 Frank FM, numerous times. Beaudry was also voted Best Original Artist in the Hippo Press Magazine "Best of 2009 & 2010". She teaches private voice in Manchester, NH and at her alma mater Berklee College of Music in the summer. Beaudry is in the midst of writing and plans for her sophomore album to be released in 2010. Check out www.allibeaudry.com for upcoming shows & events.
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