The Ghost of Paul Revere, Second Child, Tanbark, The Poison Orchard

Born of the waters of the Saco River, brothers in all but name, the Ghost of Paul Revere is Maine's holler-folk band. Building their songs around powerful three-part harmonies, energetic performances, and a non-traditional way of interpreting traditional American music, The Ghost draws from a broad array of influences including Elmore James and the Beatles, to Tom Waits and more. The Ghost writes powerful songs, built on melody and energy, designed to be performed with passion. From folk to foot-stomping bluegrass, the songs have unique identities while still remaining undeniably the Ghost of Paul Revere. Their live show has quickly attained legendary status, with fans traveling unholy distances from the most remote corners of Maine to catch the band on their way up. The Ghost was formed around childhood friends Max Davis, Sean McCarthy, and Griffin Sherry. They put the Ghost of Paul Revere together in 2011 with Matt Young. In that short time they have played from Fort Kent to New York City in everything from houses, churches, music halls, and even sail boats. Their critically acclaimed debut EP, "North", was recorded in late 2011, released in the summer of 2012, and quickly became one of the best selling local albums in Maine and New Hampshire for 2013. In August 2013, the group went into the studio with Jonathan Wyman to record their first full length album. "Believe", released in January 2014 quickly went on to hit the Billboard Northeast chart and continues to be the best selling local album in Maine. A live album of their sold out "Believe" release party from Port City Music Hall is slated for release in fall 2014.


At the age of 13, Alex and Alex became fast friends, and have been playing music together ever since. Eight years later, they have joined forces to become Second Child. Drawing inspiration from their love of (almost) all music, ranging from folk roots to grooving soul, they are forging a new path in the indie/folk music realm.


Tanbark began in 2011 as a long-distance songwriting collaboration between Chloe Nelson, who was studying art history in London, and James Jannicelli, who was a drummer/multi-instrumentalist in the local Minneapolis scene. By 2012, they were both in Minneapolis, where their country and folk inspired songwriting and close vocal harmonies began to form the basis of their sound.

In 2014, Tanbark headed to Los Angeles to team up in the studio with Trevor Welch. The resulting 8-track album, "Write Soon," brings together the bareness of the duo's acoustic folk sound with a fuller, pedal-steel-and-Telecaster-fueled country sound.

After relocating to New York City later in 2014, the band began playing and writing with bassist/guitarist/songwriter Chris Kissel. This trio gigs frequently around Brooklyn and Manhattan and has become a part of the city's thriving folk scene.

"Write Soon" will be released August 20 at the Manhattan Inn in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The album will be available online and as a limited edition cassette.