Hometown Sound: Club Passim

In the pilot episode of Hometown Sound, Sean Perry and Roxie Jenkin talk about Boston's own Club Passim. Sean and Roxie are Emerson College student journalists who both have a passion for music, especially local music. They began "Hometown Sound" as a way to give a spotlight to local venues and artists. (Featured photo via Club Passim's website)

Link to Club Passim's Website: https://www.passim.org/

• The mission of Passim is to provide truly exceptional and interactive live musical experiences for both performers and audiences, to nurture artists at all stages of their careers, and to build a vibrant, inclusive music community. We do so through our legendary listening venue, music school, artist grants, and community programs. (Taken from Club Passim's website.)

Link to Emily Haviland's Website: https://www.facebook.com/emilyhavi

• Emily Haviland has been a part of the Greater Boston music scene for nearly ten years. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music with concentrations in fiddle performance and music therapy, she studied everything from music and how it can alter the brain to American Roots and its rocky history. (Taken from Club Passim's website.)

Link to Gabriella Simpkins Website: https://www.gabriellasimpkinsmusic.com

• Gabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Informed by her vast experiences across many genres and performance settings, her music exists at the intersections of folk, classical, jazz, and indie rock. (Taken from Simpkin's website.)

Link to Naomi Westwater's Website: https://www.naomiwestwater.com/

• Naomi Westwater (they/she) is a queer, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. Their work combines folk music, poetry, and spirituality. They hope that through ritual and storytelling, they can aid nature in the end of capitalism and the return of community, creativity, and collective joy. (Taken from Westwater's Website.)