Aeronaut Allston: Jason Sibi-Okumu, Erica Leigh, Phil Berman

When:
Friday, Aug 24, 2018 5:00p -
11:00p

Where:
Zone3
267 Western Avenue
Allston, MA 02134-1039

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Alcohol, Art, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Film, Food, Innovation, Kid Friendly, LGBT, Meetup, Music, Nightlife, Party, Performing Arts, Social Good

Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/825247644347344/

AERONAUT Allston is back!!!


We've been packing crowds into the awesome new outdoor community program and performance space at Zone 3's hub of activity, 267 Western Ave in Allston. It's an upgrade from the blacktop parking lot of the past two years – but it still feels like home!


Our 3rd season showcases the best in local bands and musicians, fantastic local food trucks, and great beer!


AERONAUT Allston takes place every WEDNESDAY (5-9:30pm) and FRIDAY (5-11pm), June 1 to September 28 at Zone 3 (267 Western Ave). See our full season lineup here: http://www.zone3westernave.com/aeronaut/


Zone 3 is a Harvard-sparked initiative to further activate and energize Western Ave with creative programs, events, and retail. More info: Zone3WesternAve.com


These events are family-friendly, however, please note that under 21s are allowed in only with a parent or legal guardian.


Read below for details on this evening's featured acts and other details. Bring your friends, neighbors, kids, and your dog, and we'll see you under the string lights!


Cheers,
the AERONAUT Allston team


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FEATURED MUSICAL ACTS for FRI AUG 24


We're sure to have a packed crowd so get there EARLY for the best seats on the lawn.


(7pm)


Jason Sibi-Okumu (6pm)
Born and raised in Kenya, Jason Sibi-Okumu is a soulful singer/songwriter whose timeless melodies and expressive lyrics captivate his audience.
Since graduating from Berklee, Jason has continued to develop his skills as a performer and songwriter. To date Sibi-Okumu has written over 45 songs.
Plans for a 2018 release of his first solo record ‘Closer to the Truth’ are underway, with the the record set to be released this summer.
Although relatively new to the music industry, Jason’s fan base is steadily growing as his dynamic performances, unique voice and honest writing continues to win him fans across around the world.


https://soundcloud.com/jason-okumu


Erica Leigh (7:15pm)
Erica Leigh is an ASCAP & SESAC award-winning songwriter hailing from Boston, MA. Her fans describe her as Paula Cole meets Sara Bareilles, with a soulful voice and powerful storytelling ability.


Her debut album Puzzle Heart is both playful and heart-wrenching at times - Seven pieces to a compelling love story! It is beautifully depicted with layers of background vocals, strings, percussion and delightful surprises like clarinets and toy xylophones!


Erica's voice has been featured on a number of other albums - some of which, were recorded & mixed by 2-time Grammy award-winning Producer Ben Wisch (Marc Cohn, Jonatha Brooke, Diana Krall). These include: backing vocals on David Lockwood's Lucky Me (2010) & Modern Love (2013) (backing vocals + lead vocals on 2 tracks) & lastly, Walter Finley's Walk With Me (2014) which included a duet featuring her lead vocals. Listen Here.


Erica nearly lost her voice permanently to Thyroid Cancer which spread to her lymph nodes in 2012-2013: Watch the brief Documentary Here.


During the last few years undergoing surgeries, radiation and journeying towards full recovery, Erica has deeply involved herself in the the cause to spread cancer awareness. She's been a guest speaker and performer at her hometown's American Cancer Society Relay for Life, a featured performer in the Hallway Concert Series at MGH Boston's Yawkey Center for Cancer Care & has written songs to uplift and support cancer patients and care givers. Her rally song "Calling All Survivors" is a rebellious anthem that stands up to cancer. It was choreographed for dance and performed alongside Erica and her powerhouse backing band at Cambridge's Oberon Theater in 2013.


These days Erica is embracing the urge to make a new album, writing lyrics that dig down deep into the human experience, and experimenting with new sounds. She was recently accepted onto the exclusive roster of Concerts In Your Home and is eager about giving intimate performances at local venues and house concerts to develop these new songs.


https://www.ericaleigh.com/


Phil Berman (9pm)
Phil Berman is a singer-songwriter in Cambridge, MA whose warm melodies and toothsome lyrics concoct a unique pop alchemy at the crossroads of Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, and Benny Goodman. His first record, The Battle of Bunker Hill, transmutes folk to big band with a wink, a nibble, and a quick turn of phrase.


With his honeyed, mercurial voice, Berman creates a musical menagerie of timeless tunes and lush orchestrations hewn from the heart.


http://www.philberman.net/


COMMUNITY PARTNERS
MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition


MIRA works to advocate for the rights and opportunities of immigrants and refugees. In partnership with its members, MIRA advances this mission through education and training, leadership development, organizing, legal assistance, strategic communications, policy analysis and advocacy.


FOOD TRUCKS


GUEST TAPS


ADDRESS
267 Western Ave, Boston (street parking available; MBTA bus: 70, 70A, 86)


SOCIAL HANDLES
@AeronautAllston @Zone3WesternAve


WEBSITE
http://www.zone3westernave.com/aeronaut/


SPOTIFY PLAYLIST of featured acts
https://aer.co/spotify

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