SOGGY PO’ BOYS

The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.  

The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music.

There are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. In line with the scope of its sound, the outfit is eight people and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life.

“Although New Hampshire isn’t the most obvious home for a group so devoted to the culture of The Big Easy, the Soggy Po’ Boys seem genuine in their ambition to spread the word about jazz New Orleans style, and they’re creating an accessible and fun way into this world.”  – London Jazz News    

 

The Soggy Po Boys are:

Shaina Schwartz : Vocals

Jim Dozet : Vocals + Guitar

Eric Klaxton : Clarinet + Saxophones

Nick Mainella : Tenor Saxophone

Josh Gagnon : Trombone

Mike Effenberger : Piano

Scott Kiefner : Bass

Brian Waterhouse : Drums

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FEST SELECTS TOUR – BENEFIT FOR ARUNDEL CONSERVATION TRUST

Join us for a special evening with the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Vinegar Hill, featuring a curated selection of short films that celebrate outdoor adventure, environmental connection, and the human spirit. Held inside our historic barn, this inspiring night of storytelling will showcase films from Maine and around the globe. The lineup of films will be announced in mid-June.

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. They believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arundel Conservation Trust, supporting their mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty of our local community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy powerful films that highlight the wonder of the outdoors — and the importance of protecting it.

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.