Since it was a Tuesday, and a super busy week for me, I was thinking of leaving in between sets. That's when I started talking to the guys sitting at the table next me (fyi- the tables are super close at Passim and you will inevitably start talking with your table neighbors.) The table to my left was basically jumping out of their skin at getting to see Ali McGuirk and the table on my right asked me how many of her shows I had been too. The place had really filled up and so I made the executive decision to stay for the headliner, and I'm so glad I did.
Since I really had no idea what kind of music to expect I was super surprised when Ali took the stage with her electric guitar and a jazz band (upright bass, guitar, and a cajon.) When she started singing I was blown away. I texted JO later and described her sound as a cross between Norah Jones and Joss Stone. I can't stress enough how amazing Ali McGuirk was! Pick up your phone, open up ITunes, and buy her album Slow Burn (it's also available on other platforms but this is an album you should own!) After the show, one of my table neighbors told me that she has been playing with some of the best guitarists in Boston (the guy who played with her on this night was incredible) and that she plays a monthly residency at Bull McCabe's in Union Square. I'll definitely be checking that out, along with any other shows she does in the area.
Check out some videos here
(Wondering what a cajon is? It's the drum that this guy is sitting on)
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