Photo by SPRY

SPRY is the latest project from folk-jazz heavyweight Eleanor Elekra. You might know Elektra from her 2020 solo album Exquisite Corpse (one of AP’s best albums that year) and as the guitarist for perennial faves Tuxis Giant since 2022. 

The band came together to record songs for Elektra’s Exquisite Corpse follow up, which they tracked live at the Record Co. back in February. Frequent collaborator Max Ridley (upright bass) is joined by Zosha Warpeha (fiddle), Jacob Hiser (piano), and Tim Wolf (percussion). Together, the group conjures the avant-folk that fans of Hejira will find an easy home in. 

Before they embark on an east coast run, SPRY are inviting Boston fans to an intimate performance at a secret location known only to the band (it’s someone’s house). The show will be Thursday, September 5  at 7PM with support from Miriam Elhajli. 

Find the poster below, hand-made and designed by Eleanor herself. You can DM her or Allston Pudding for the addy.