What others are saying about Session Americana: “The group, whose members have played with a variety of acts including Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and the J. Geils Band, expertly blends vintage American roots music styles — from country to jazz to rock — in a rowdy but deft fashion.” – Rolling Stone

“Session Americana has developed into a traveling medicine show which eschews snake oil in favour of an ongoing grail quest for the perfect collaborative experience.” – Hot Press Ireland

Since their first jam around a table in the back of Toad in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2003, what became the group Session Americana has had a natural evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Fresh off their most recent European tour, they arrive in Boothbay Harbor to play the Opera House on Friday, Aug. 15.

The band has nine records to their name and has played clubs and festivals throughout the US and Europe. It’s been said that they’ve avoided music business “should” and instead have followed a quirky path through the music world. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations.

Maine native Eleanor Buckland, touring with the band when they come to Boothbay, brings a wealth of experience performing and collaborating, a powerful rhythm guitar, great fiddle chops, and soulful singing.

Tony and Grammy award-winning Anais Mitchell joyfully shares, “I’m ever in awe of Session Americana, individually and as a band. They’re so finely in tune with each other, with their audiences. I’m in awe of their bond, their easy laughter, their intuitive musical conversation…”

The band’s Aug. 15 appearance at the historic Opera House marks their first appearance on this beloved Midcoast stage. Advance discounted tickets are $25 and available only directly from the box office at 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor or by calling 207-633-5159. The box office is open Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular tickets - $30 - available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and on the day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Session Americana goes on stage at 7:30.