Aeronaut Allston: The Promise Is Hope, The Old North, Praxis Stage's Henry IV [06/27/18]

AERONAUT Allston is back!!!

It's our third season of free, outdoor, family-friendly musical beer gardens at Zone 3's hub of activity, 267 Western Ave in Allston.

The series features live music and performance by emerging local artists, the best local food trucks, and great beer! This year AERONAUT will help Zone 3 open its awesome new outdoor community program and performance space. It's an upgrade from the blacktop parking lot of the past two years – but it still feels like home!

AERONAUT Allston takes place every WEDNESDAY (5-9:30pm) and FRIDAY (5-11pm), June 1 to September 28 at Zone 3 (267 Western Ave).

This season will highlight...
--community collaborations!
--exclusive, only-in-Allston beers!
--a rotating lineup of Boston's top food trucks!
--the best of emerging and established Boston-area performers and bands!

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

FEATURED MUSICAL ACTS for WED JUNE 27

The Promise is Hope (6pm)
“A match made in heaven” may be fanciful, but the blended musicality of Ashley and Eric L’Esperance comes close to validating this old saying. The pair first felt the electricity of their undeniable chemistry at an impromptu song swap. A year and a half later they were married and released their debut album Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going. Jessica Phaneuf, MVY Radio, said “I listen to A LOT of music, and this [album] would be at the top of the pile” and Sound of Boston said the set “offers something for romantics and realists alike.” In the years following this release, The Promise is Hope began to earn their place among New England’s finest emerging acts, with a live performance that is often described as beautifully moving, inspired, and connected.

Their music marries two distinctly talented songwriters whose sound is shaped by tastes of folk, acoustic and pop. Ashley performs subtle yet stunning melodies with a classically-trained, but often folksy voice. Her poetic lyrics explore the deep mysteries within nature and human relationship. Eric’s obvious reverence for the beloved songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s shines through his sweetly deep voice. His prose-like lyrics unravel the joys and struggles of life’s journeys, and take what appears to be freeform and make it flow beautifully into well-crafted pieces. Together, the two artists complement each other in every respect. PopMatters says, “It is folk music, but folk that doesn’t find any quick or easy comparisons. Instead, it might be said that the L’Esperance’s have found their unique path within the storied tradition.” Red Line Roots says “I am awestruck with the harmonies that Ashley & Eric L’Esperance are able to blend and spin together. Truly beautiful and moving…”

Every Seed Must Die was created to weather a slate of life’s toughest moments, and that has become a driving force of The Promise Is Hope: to make music that helps others work through stormy seasons and see a way forward. The songs are being met with positive critical reception. Mother Church Pew says, “with spare,acoustic instrumentation enhanced by crisp and focused production, the pair’s delicate harmonies are allowed to soar,a testament to their true musical talent;” and Don Crow, Nashville Blues Society has called the album “breathtakingly stunning.”

https://www.thepromiseishope.com/

The Old North (7:30pm)
The Old North is made up of singer/songwriter Andrew O'Keeffe, drummer Andy Buckley, lead guitarist Hayes Cummings, and bassist Max Liebman. A lively four piece folk band, The Old North plays an upbeat style of traditional American music that blends the singer/songwriter genre with jazz, bluegrass, and blues. Often described as the vocal tones of Ray Lamontagne mixed with lively bluegrass musicianship, The Old North emanates soulfulness and skill with every live performance.

Prior to forming the band, O'Keeffe released a self titled debut album in early 2016 and a single titled "Caught" in September 2017. Plans for an EP are in the works for winter 2018 which will be the first release under the band name The Old North.

https://www.theoldnorth.net

POP-UP SHAKESPEARE
Praxis Stage will present excerpts from their upcoming production of Shakespeare's HENRY IV directed by Jessica Ernst.
https://www.praxisstage.com/

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CommonWheels Bicycle Collective

CommonWheels Bicycle Collective is a non-profit, volunteer-run collective based in Allston, MA. We encourage participation and support from all who share our vision for better bicycling, in Boston and beyond.

Join CommonWheels for bike repair demos, helmet decorating and more!

Commonwheels Bicycle Collective

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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