August 13

Kangaralien

Kangaralien is a really stupid name for a band. I mean, uhh . . . *ahem* . . . Kangaralien is a Boston-based acoustic guitar duo. It shouldn't be surprising that their music calls to mind traces of progressive rock bands like Rush and Porcupine Tree, as its two members, Eric Clemenzi and Steve Belleville, met playing in a Dream Theater tribute band. But anything more than a passing listen displays a range of influences including bluegrass, jazz, and classical. If you sit close enough to your speakers, you may even hear the faint smells of a kangaroo thinking of a spaceship.

Since their formation in 2004, Kangaralien has released four full-length albums; their self-titled debut (2006), Inspired by Humans (2009), The Ice Cream Album (2012), and Moose Cookies&Milk: An Acoustic Guitar Christmas (2013). They've supported these recordings by playing at all types of venues. No, really; rock clubs, apple orchards, ice cream parlors, homeless shelters, libraries . . . you name it. As a duo, Kangaralien plays concerts, visits schools, and sets up clinics for aspiring musicians. As individuals, Eric hones the craft of the brain-melting guitar solo and still finds time to be a dad and teach 80 students every week. Steve finds time to do less and less as his gigging schedule and Wii Bowling schedule become increasingly demanding.

Saturday, August 13, 7:30 PM

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