Songs & Whispers: "Passerine" - im Foyer

Passerine’s music occupies a zone somewhere between modern folk, progressive bluegrass, and what is loosely called “Americana” – a genre of music that explores diverse American “roots” music, combining these influences with more contemporary rock. Founded in 2009 by singer/songwriter, Carmela Pedicini, and David Brain (dobro), Passerine has played every sort of venue from coffee houses to pubs, from intimate listening rooms to big festival stages. Sara Stovall (vocals, violin) combines classical training with her western Kentucky roots to achieve great versatility across musical genres from punk and psychedelic rock to Passerine’s version of Americana. Originally recruited only as a violinist in 2011, Sara has stretched her wings as a vocalist and a songwriter in her own right. Doug Conroy (bass, vocals) joined up in 2014, bringing his years of experience playing everything from rock and ska to bluegrass, and earning his Passerine wings on the band’s third national tour.