Cassandra Lee and the Acoustic Project

Cassandra Lee and the Acoustic Project

by | Jan 14, 2020

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Cassandra Lee and  the Acoustic Project

ACOUSTIC | SOUL | FUNK | BLUES

Cassandra Lee & the Acoustic Project is comprised of musicians with decades of combined performance experience. Their five-piece design makes for a gorgeous sound, saturated with rich vocal harmonies over warm acoustic guitar, violin, and piano. The addition of light percussion creates the perfect blend of softness and strength.

With a large range of influences, including Amos Lee, Susan Tedeschi, Lake Street Dive, and Bill Withers, their performances span multiple genres and their music is a great fit for many types of weddings and events. When it comes to blues-centric folk, soul, and jazz music, Cassandra Lee fits the bill in the most incredible way.

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Nothing But The Water

Dock of the Bay

Chill in the Air

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Cassandra Lee and the Acoustic Project managed to get 30 young people, ages 12-19 up and dancing, as well as 12 adults of varying ages doing the same. The music was sometimes interactive, and always absolutely beautiful, skillful, and captivating. Would rehire and recommend every time.”

- Miriam B.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“You're in for some fantastic listening pleasure when you hear Cassandra Lee and the Acoustic Project. The music is poetry to your ears and the harmony is so phenomenal you have to experience it to believe it. For a great musical experience, I highly recommend you go and hear them, you won't be disappointed.”

- Ira S.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Seen [the band] twice and loved the show! Very, very professional and sounds fantastic. [I] have already told lots of friends.”

- Dave R.

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Claudia B. Swope

Claudia B. Swope

by | Nov 5, 2019

Claudia B. Swope

POP | R&B | SOUL | NEO-SOUL

Claudia B. Swope is a pop and neo-soul artist from the D.C. area. A singer and keyboard player for upwards of ten years, Claudia now performs her own music as a solo artist and with various bands. Having studied at Berklee College of Music, she describes her sound as “Kehlani meets Norah Jones,” citing influences from artists such as Stevie Wonder and Amy Winehouse. With countless live performances under her belt, most notably at The Fillmore Silver Spring, on Fox 5 Good Morning DC, and at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the singer has made it clear that she’s here to stay.

In early 2016, Claudia released her first EP, “Chances” which represents her “blue-eyed soul” style. After a successful campaign to launch her debut album, Claudia was delighted to share her newest personal work, “Yours” with the world. She is currently playing shows in the Boston area and promoting her single, “Jupiter”. Claudia is a fantastic choice for all types of events, especially where a more classy pianist with gorgeous vocals would fit the bill.

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Joe Sparkes

Joe Sparkes

by | Nov 5, 2019

Joe Sparks

Joe Sparkes

SAXOPHONE

Joe Sparkes has been surrounded by music since he was a small child. In school, he played piano and oboe and enjoyed playing classical music in bands and orchestras, as well as competing at the state level. During the twelfth grade, he picked up the saxophone, started playing in a jazz band, and fell in love with the freedom of improvisation. He continued playing in bands throughout college, which helped him further develop as an instrumentalist and a musician. It didn’t take long before people took notice and began hiring him to play different types of gigs at restaurants, private events, sporting events and more.

Joe plays his saxophone over backing tracks of popular songs that everyone knows and loves. He considers himself a “vocal-style instrumentalist” because he generally plays the melody of each song, which is what would otherwise be sung. In addition to vocal melodies, Joe also provides melodic improvisation, which brings a lot of texture and emotion to his music. He is available for studio sessions, weddings, clubs, bars, restaurants, private parties and more.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“We had a small beach party during labor day weekend and wanted to end it on a high note. Joe came over with fairly short notice and got right to it. It was great to see his energy & passion for what he does, and he exceeded expectations for our beach BBQ. We’ll certainly be using him again for local block parties, events, etc. and have already referred him to our friends and family.”

– Seth

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“Playing an array of recognizable songs, Sparkes never fails to elicit excited reactions from passersby. After finishing his day job, he turns into a one-man jukebox outside the Garden, helping to hype the crowd before and after concerts, as well as Bruins and Celtics games.”             

– Boston.com

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Thank you so much for making our wedding day extra special! It was truly an honor to walk down the aisle while you played. Not to mention all the rave reviews we got from our guests!”

 – Sara and Alex

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Mary Casiello

Mary Casiello

by | Nov 4, 2019

Mary Casiello

POP | FOLK | SINGER-SONGWRITER

Creative, quirky, and cathartic, Mary Casiello’s genre-bending piano-pop offers something for everyone. Her music has received favorable comparisons to that of Sara Bareilles, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, and Carole King. Mary has been a frequent face in the Boston-area music scene, sharing stages with Olivia Brownlee, Kristen Ford, Abbie Barrett, Gretchen and the Pickpockets, and Jugghead Band. She is also one half of the Boston-area rock duo, Three At Home.

In addition to being a favorite in the Boston area, Mary’s songwriting has also taken her into the world of theater, including a collaborative effort with author and playwright E. Christopher Clark and arrangement work for playwright Cee Campbell on her apocalyptic musical, Fire and Ice. Mary is available for all types of events.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Mary Casiello should be a famous songwriter for Disney or Pixar…. Positive energy in spades… a wonderful voice… just plain likeable.”

– Brian C., Red Line Roots

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“[Mary’s] musical vocabulary is insane!”

– Will D., 2014 Artist of the Year Winner, Boston Music Awards

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Melissa Wasserman

Melissa Wasserman

by | Nov 4, 2019

melissa wasserman

Melissa Wasserman

FOLK | POP | ACOUSTIC

Melissa Wasserman has been writing songs since she was twelve years old and has been singing even longer. She currently dabbles in multiple genres of music, including folk, pop, acoustic, and even a bit of country. Melissa is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a dual degree in Songwriting and Music Therapy. In addition to performing all over the country, she is also pursuing a career in both her fields of study.

Among many other places, Melissa has graced the stage in Boston, Nashville, Fairfield, Los Angeles, and Burlington. She hopes her music can reach other people and would love to provide an outlet for those who need it. Melissa’s debut single “No Yesterday” can be found on most platforms including Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and YouTube.

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No Yesterday

Miss You

Don't

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