A beautiful synthesis of neo-folk, pop, and Americana with elements of jazz, tinges of psychedelia and a little bit of mellow rock and roll, The Wild Hymns are the original songs of singer/songwriter Megan Woodland Hewitt (née Donley) and her band.

With a foundation in old-time and celtic music, The Elk River Ramblers also branch out into bluegrass, klezmer, and contemporary pop.

With a foundation in old-time and celtic music, The Elk River Ramblers also branch out into bluegrass, klezmer, and contemporary pop.

With deep lyrical concepts, “dark & holy harmonies”, and dynamic instrumentation, they evoke emotional and meditative moments that often grant healing and release in both the band and the listeners.

With deep lyrical concepts, “dark & holy harmonies”, and dynamic instrumentation, they evoke emotional and meditative moments that often grant healing and release in both the band and the listeners.

“Backpacks & Mason Jars” explores weighty topics such as suicide, drug addiction, lost love, and the absence of hope inherent in small town life

“Backpacks & Mason Jars” explores weighty topics such as suicide, drug addiction, lost love, and the absence of hope inherent in small town life

Poet, philosopher, raconteur, busker, disc jockey, teacher, gardener — all these and more describe Frank Critelli, a tireless advocate and beacon for local music whose voice soars higher and stronger than Castle Craig in his Meriden, Connecticut, hometown.

Poet, philosopher, raconteur, busker, disc jockey, teacher, gardener — all these and more describe Frank Critelli, a tireless advocate and beacon for local music whose voice soars higher and stronger than Castle Craig in his Meriden, Connecticut, hometown.