Ali McGuirk – Music by the River (Rescheduled)

Ali McGuirk (Rescheduled)

Friday, September 9th at 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Lawn opens at 5:00 pm
East End Park
217 Maxham Meadow Way
Woodstock, VT 05091
Rain Location:
Woodstock Town Hall Theatre

Free and open to all.

Can’t get to the concert but want to support Music by the River?

About Ali:

Ali McGuirk has made a career of captivating audiences with her powerful, buttery voice and heartfelt songwriting. Her earliest years as a performer were spent earning residencies across 4 continents, from Santorini to Hong Kong.

In 2016, she was recognized by the Boston Globe as an “artist to hear,” along with Lake Street Dive, Haim and other notable names. Shortly thereafter, she released her debut, self-titled EP and has been riding that momentum ever since. In November 2017, she released her first full-length album, “Slow Burn,” which saw her working with an eclectic mix of artists, including Boston guitar legend Jeffrey Lockhart (Lettuce, D’angelo, Lalah Hathaway), Brandon Mayes (Kendrick Lamar, Soulja Boy), DeShawn D’Vibes Alexander (Marcus King, Eric Krasno) and Cilla Bonnie (Air Traffic Controller). “Slow Burn” was named on multiple year-end lists, including Boston rock critic Steve Morse’s Top Ten Albums of 2017, and contributed to Ali’s current total of 7 Boston Music Award nominations and her 2018 New England Music Award nomination for R&B Act of the Year.

Ahead of new album Til It’s Gone (out September 16th on Signature Sounds), singer-songwriter Ali McGuirk has shared “All Back,” a track that highlights her signature soulful sound. On the bluesy, nostalgic song, McGuirk channels a touch of Amy Winehouse with the natural rasp in her vocals. “All Back” feels like it could exist somewhere outside of space and time — it could be on a record in the background of a party in a 1970s bungalow, or it could be on your Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify. Either way, it’s a great listen. — M.S.

Genre: Neo Soul

Pentangle Arts is pleased to present our annual Music by the River series of outdoor concerts in July and August. This popular concert series features renowned regional artists whose talents will be showcased in the newly renovated East End Park. Truly a magical setting, this outdoor amphitheater showcases a view of the Ottauquechee River. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of a cadre of volunteers, the East End Park features a beautiful riverfront setting and adjacent hiking trail that serves as an inspiration for repurposing land in a thoughtful, innovative way. The relaxed setting is perfect for music lovers of all ages to come together for a happy summer evening of music, food and friends.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnics to enjoy.