Show You Should Know: Krista Baroni, Jake Shane and Jack Dean at Gallery 263 on 5/22

There are few places in this town that you can go to HEAR a show. I mean really go and experience music in an intimate setting where you are more a part of the show than it being background noise to your night out at the bar, or in a large venue where you are just a speck on the floor. Gallery 263 may be a bit off of the beaten path tucked into the neighborhood outside of Central Square in Cambridge, but its damn well worth the effort to get there. Just so happens that a great show is happening there tomorrow (Friday 5/22) evening with a good friend of the Red Line, Krista Baroni, and two other great musicians Jack Dean and Jake Shane from Nashville. More info below on the artists and hit the website for tickets and information: http://gallery263.com/event/jake-shane-jack-dean-krista-baroni/

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Martin Chilton from The Daily Telegraph has written about Jake Shane‘s recent record: “Jake Shane’s album Evening Sounds neatly blends folk, Americana and even some Spanish influences from his time in Madrid in pleasant melodies with some clever lyrics on songs such as ‘Before Winter’ and ‘Seascape’. An enjoyable listen.” Hailing from the midwest, Jake recently returned from two years in Spain where he became immersed in flamenco music and the Spanish language. His crossover style might be referred to as “Flamericana.”

Jack Dean’s style is influenced by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen while his live performances have been noted for his distinct vocal and stage presence. In 2014, he decamped to the mountains of Madrid where he sunk his teeth into symbolism, sacred texts and folklore. Surviving on honey, local wine and the kindness of strangers he penned some of the best tunes of his life. In 2015, he has gigged extensively across London is touring around the U.S. in May and June.

Krista Baroni‘s sophomore album, ‘The Alabaster Girl,’ is raw, vulnerable, and painfully personal. The New England based singer/songwriter’s influences range from her cherished 1960’s and 70’s songwriters’ albums (by artists like Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens) to her favorite modern day folk hero’s (Josh Ritter, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin).