Sofar Boston is a member of Sofar Sounds, a global network of secret, intimate living room concerts. The team is made up of volunteers, who organize the shows, photograph, and record videos. Articles from Sofar Boston are part of our Community Partner initiative (more info at the bottom of this post) and are written by Eric Shea.

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On November 22, we hosted our 13th show since beginning the Boston chapter of the Sofar Sounds movement in September 2013. This show was hosted by the the Berklee College of Music at their loft space, and featured three acts made up of current Berklee students and recent grads.

First up was the harp and fiddle duo of Jenna Moynihan and Mairi Chaimbeul. Their expert playing and unique instrumentation were the perfect mix for a Sofar show, and the crowd hung on every note as they played through both tradition Appalachian and Scottish tunes while mixing in some original songs.

The second act for the evening was the acoustic bluegrass quartet Damn Tall Buildings. Their loose demeanor and rambunctious playing were a stark contrast from the prior performance, which is a perfect example of how we love to keep its audiences on their toes. Their set culminated in a singalong with the crowd, which only seemed appropriate after a series of songs that induced plenty of foot-stomping and hand-clapping.

The final act of the evening was Night Lights, an indie pop band who could be considered a global all-star band of sorts. With members hailing from Mexico, Japan, Norway, and California, Night Lights’ diverse lineup delivered a set full of catchy melodies coupled with lush layers of sound.

You can listen to music from each of the bands by visiting the links below and make sure to sign up for the Sofar Sounds Boston newsletter so you can be in the loop for future Sofar Boston shows.

http://sofarsounds.com
http://jennaandmairi.bandcamp.com/album/back-forth
http://damntallbuildings.bandcamp.com/
http://wearenightlights.bandcamp.com/

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