Songwriters in the Round 11/5

[David Scott]

Songwriters in the Round at Arts at the Armory on November 5 is going to have a slightly different slant. Mira Goto is back, bringing her Laurel Canyon-goes-to-Nashville sparkle. Up-and-comer Steve Rondo will perform his powerful coming-of-age anthem rock. Hayley Sabella is like your cool aunt, if your cool aunt was slinging a hollow-body 1965 Gibson guitar. And Lindsay Foote comes all the way from the deep south (of Somerville) to host this group with her characteristic warmth and wit, while rocking you with a steady groove.

Want to join the ranks of sponsor? Sponsorships keep us humming because they provide the four songwriters and sound engineer a base fee of $40 each, regardless of how much we earn in tips. It may not sound like much, but that bit of appreciation can be the difference between a performer coming to share joy with our community, or deciding to stay home and watch Netflix. Please get in touch if you can help.

Songwriters in the Round
Wednesday November 5, 7pm-8:30pm
Arts at the Armory Café
free (suggested donation $10-$20
https://artsatthearmory.org/events/songwriters-in-the-round-2-2025-11-05/

The Armory Café is a warm, welcoming place where people can enjoy food and drink as well as chance meetings and conversation. But everyone becomes quiet when four songwriters take the stage to take turns playing songs, occasionally joining each other on harmony vocals or guitar licks. In between songs, the audience listens while the performers discuss music and life in general. “I was inspired by the ‘guitar pulls’ of the Bluebird Café in Nashville,” host David Thorne Scott says, “but with a wider variety. There is folk and country, but also rock, R&B, soul, jazz, and musical theater.”

Held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This program is supported with a small grant from the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The event is free but you may want to donate $10-$20 for the performers.

Part of the ROOTED Armory Café Series. Food, snacks, coffee, tea, beer and wine available!

You might hear a young up-and-coming pro, an established mid-career performer and mentor, and a cherished elder of the scene -- all sharing music. The growing relationships will warm your heart and enrich your soul. Come every week as the lineup shifts and new friends are made.

All ages welcome.

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Our songwriters this week

Steve Rondo is a songwriter for his indie-rock band from Boston, MA. They released their debut Fate Loves the Fearless, featuring Matches (described as “stadium-ready Americana” by 92.5 FM The River and Afternoon Rebellion (featured on Spotify's editorial playlist Fresh Finds Indie). Their songs attempt to tackle coming-of-age stories channeled through rock anthems that anyone in their 20s can relate to. The group formed in 2017 just after graduating college when they thrusted themselves out into the real world, playing four nights a week at every bar and club nestled between the neighborhoods of Boston all the way down to the far reaches of outer Cape Cod. https://steverondomusic.com/

Hayley Sabella's music is just shy of fitting in. Massachusetts-born but Nicaragua-raised, Hayley mixes gripping melodies with honest, intimate lyrics to create sonic landscapes both spare and lush, all delivered with unabashed earnestness. Hayley’s distinct style has led to invitations to support legendary artists including Emmylou Harris, Ry Cooder, and Ryley Walker, to name a few. Her music has garnered acclaim from Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, and The Bluegrass Situation, among other publications. https://www.hayleysabella.com

Country music pulses through the veins of Mira Goto, an undeniable part of her musical DNA long before she made the move to Nashville. Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, this singer-songwriter has seamlessly woven her enchanting blend of country and pop into the fabric of the vibrant Nashville music scene. With a compelling personality, exceptional musicianship, and undeniable charm, Goto stands as the total package. https://www.miragoto.com/

Your host, Lindsay Foote, writes music of the heart. Combining folk traditions, modern pop, and an Americana edge, her sound is at once familiar and fresh. The 2nd place winner of the Songwriter Serenade Competition has been featured on CBS and recognized in several national songwriting competitions. When she’s not songwriting, Lindsay spends her time rock climbing, hosting dinner parties, and trying to keep her house plants alive. She is doing a full band show at Club Passim soon, so here’s your chance to hear her first in a more intimate environment. www.lindsayfoote.com