Parsonsfield (formerly Poor Old Shine) returns to the A.R.T. after last year’s celebrated run in, The Heart of Robin Hood. For one night only at OBERON, enjoy the amazing sounds of this five-piece Americana band from Connecticut that infuses a rowdy, rock-‘n’-roll spirit into its bluegrass and folk influences, blowing away any preconception of what you think banjos and mandolins should sound like. Catch The Heart of Robin Hood later this spring when it heads to Broadway, bringing the band and their music to the great white way!
Parsonsfield is Chris Freeman (vocals, banjo), Antonio Alcorn (mandolin), Max Shakun (vocals, pump organ, guitar), Harrison Goodale (bass) and Erik Hischmann (drums). They have toured steadily since their debut in 2010. In 2013 they recorded their debut album Poor Old Shine (Signature Sounds Recordings), produced by Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Lake Street Dive). The critics were impressed, with David Vescey from the New York Times noting, “I fully expect to hear more from this band as the years go on.” and the U.K.’s Maverick Magazine calling it “A blistering energetic debut.”
They weren’t always called Parsonsfield. Formerly Poor Old Shine, the new name was born of the inspired experiences recording two albums in beautiful, rural Parsonsfield, Maine, at Great North Sound Society.
“The last few years feel very surreal and it’s hard to imagine what’ll come next,” says Freeman. “We’re just really excited with the opportunities we’ve had and the people we’ve gotten to meet. We just want to keep living this dream.”
https://www.parsonsfieldband.com/
Parsonsfield is joined by special guests And The Kids to open the show. https://www.andthekidsmusic.com/
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