Natasha Alexandra

The first extended residency, in 2005 at Caffe Vivaldi, launched her career. She emerged from it with a large following and established herself as major singer/songwriter on the New York scene and beyond.  NLX's second(2006) residency  "The Spring"- continued into Summer, Fall and Winter at Vivaldi, as her fans wanted more. And she is back with "more" new and exciting stuff in 2007.

"NLX traffics in unschooled, confessional, piano ballads."  - NYTimes

The Jody Grind

 

Blending elements of folk, funk, rock, and country, The Jody Grind is one of the most exciting banads emerging in the Boston area.  Fronted by singer Sara Colb, whose powerfully soulful voice combines with a versatility formed by a passion for the great female singers of past and present, deeply steeped in blues and traditional rock, The Jody Grind’s songwriting is fueled both by intensely personal experiences as well as a genuine poetic sensibility.  Influenced by both the great lyrical and melodic songwriters of the past, the group’s material sets them apart from the pre-packaged fluff of modern rock radio. These elements come together on stage in a live performance that compels toes to tap, feet to dance, and crowds to come back for more.

Sara Colb and songwriter/guitarist James Houlahan form the core of The Jody Grind Band, which includes a key board player, a drummer and a bass player.

Once a month, The Jody Grind delivers a stunning sonic experience in a naturally live room at Caffe Vivaldi.

Josh Taylor

 

 

Keys Please!
Featuring Kristin Hoffmann & Natasha Alexandra

 

Keys Please showcases the talents of two emerging artists Kristin Hoffmann and NLX: Natasha Alexandra. Together, Kristin and Natasha create a unique sound, weaving traditional piano-based melodies with electronic instrumentation and effects.

The combination of their respective musical styles on keyboards, the use of laptop-based tracks and a midi controller plus the layering of expressive vocals on top of the rich musical tapestry provides a diverse and unique musical performance at each show.

Bill Toms
 

Thea Hopkins

 

Peter, Paul & Mary have recently written that "Thea Hopkins is one of the most poetic, literate and powerfully moving of the new singer/songwriters to emerge on the scene in the last few years. Her song, 'Jesus Is On the Wire' is a compelling composition with a riveting story-telling style.  This is one of the most important songs we have sung in recent years." In February of 2005, the nationally syndicated radio program "Acoustic Café" selected Thea's music for their monthly feature devoted to a new artist, "One To Watch."  

Natasha Alexandra

The first extended residency, in 2005 at Caffe Vivaldi, launched her career. She emerged from it with a large following and established herself as major singer/songwriter on the New York scene and beyond.  NLX's second(2006) residency  "The Spring"- continued into Summer, Fall and Winter at Vivaldi, as her fans wanted more. And she is back with "more" new and exciting stuff in 2007.

"NLX traffics in unschooled, confessional, piano ballads."  - NYTimes

Fellaheen
Indie/Alternative/Experimental

 

A mélange of alternative rocknroll, scratchy blues, junkyard noise, downbeat jazz, and murky existential wit that betrays a secret pop heart. Slightly off-kilter original songs about dogs, particle physics, shady characters, luvnhate, and works of art in the age of mechanical reproduction.

Tracy Thorne

Matt Diff