05/04/2024
Partial Seating and G.A Standing 6:30p doors / 7:30p show
18+ show – under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent $30-35
Chelsea Berry is a powerhouse vocalist and performer based out of New England. Dubbed “the Pink of folk music” by acclaimed singer songwriter Susan Werner, Chelsea’s shows are driven by her dynamic stage presence, heartfelt lyrics and stories, and masterful writing. She has released 10 original albums over her 25 year career and has collaborated on projects with dozens of other writers and performers. Her music is played regularly on Sirius XM’s The Loft and has been featured on local radio and TV stations from Modesto to Manhattan.
A favorite among venues up and down the East Coast, Berry’s beautiful voice and commanding stage presence have taken her on the road as support for Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, Shawn Colvin, and many others.
Berry’s newest original album, “Peace Love & Happiness”, was released in 2022. It was created with the founder of Foundation Joy, a nonprofit in New Hampshire which channels funds into helping drug addicts through rehabilitation.
Chris + Joe (Chris Langathianos and Joe Wilkins), a Cape Ann, Massachusetts-based duo with deep roots in the Greater Boston music scene, and winners of the 2020 New England Songwriting Competition, are known for their tight harmonies, thoughtful songs, and engaging banter. Joe, a multi-instrumentalist, expert songwriter, and producer, teamed up with vocalist and live event producer, Langathianos, 10 years ago, and they have continued to capture audiences with their easy and melodic, yet diverse, style and approachable sets.
It’s a Family Affair (with a nod to Sly and the Family Stone)
For musician Chelsea Berry, her return to Gloucester is indeed a family affair. Chelsea reconnects with America’s oldest seaport on Saturday. May 4th, to perform at Gloucester’s newest entertainment venue, The Cut.
After spending her childhood in Alaska (skiing, kayaking, hiking–and oh yes, writing and playing music), Chelsea set out on new adventures, including studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she honed her remarkable musical talents. But Chelsea wasn’t into the city “scene” and took to the road, a road that eventually led her to Gloucester. She quickly became an integral part of her extended family of musicians, friends, and fans.
“What attracted me to Gloucester? Art, music, the ocean, the woods, and people who love to work and play outside during the day, and play music at night.” Chelsea felt the love, connections, and culture of Gloucester so deeply she decided to stay awhile–and spent about ten years soaking it up. And this Saturday, she’s back in town.
“This show feels a lot like old home week. The Cut is an awesome by-musicians-for-musicians type venue in a place I called home for a decade. Warren Babson engineered and produced my last record at Bang-a-Song Studios (now located under The Cut), and he’ll be running sound. Everyone in the band–or is working the show–is a friend and someone I’ve collaborated with before. They are all great humans and I’m thrilled they wanted to be part of this.”
Chelsea’s date at The Cut will showcase songs from her repertoire, spanning 25 years and 11 albums. Here’s more info about the band.
Chelsea Berry, vocals, guitar, piano
Dennis Monagle, drums
Kristin Miller, cello and vocals
Brendan Burns, lead guitar
Adam Saylor, bass
Special guests: Kiva Trumbour and Emma Marino (she really is family–Chelsea’s niece)
The show opens with Gloucester favorites Chris and Joe (Chris Langathianos, vocals and guitar, and Joe Wilkins, vocals and guitar)
Chelsea now make her home in a woodsy part of Maine, but ever the troubadour, she is often, as Willie Nelson sings, “On the Road Again.”
“I’m lucky that touring allows me to travel as much as I do and experience different kinds of places and people, but some places will always be more special to me than others.”
See you Saturday night at The Cut!
The Cut, 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, 7:30 show
Tickets: thecutlive.showare.com
Good Morning Gloucester 