Singing For Trans Rights
- Benefit
We’re coming together on this special collaborative night of music to raise our voices and raise funds for the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition in their mission to “ensure the wellbeing, safety, and lived equity of all trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members in Massachusetts.” We invite you to come be with us in protest and in solidarity for this cause and community. All proceeds go to the MTPC: https://www.masstpc.org/
Since this is a benefit show, no Passim member comps will be available. A $2 discount is still offered to members.
Jessye DeSilva
- Folk Rock
- Singer/Songwriter
Jessye DeSilva seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with traditional folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound. She infuses hope into songs about religious alienation, mental health struggles, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s latest album Renovations (July 2023) follows her ‘70s-rock-influenced 2022 release Landscapes, which earned them a nomination for Americana Artist of the Year at the 2022 Boston Music Awards. No Depression says “Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy — DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols, anchoring [her] songs in pop melody juggernauts, gauzy textures, and vocal bravado.” American Songwriter has said Jessye’s “catalog doesn’t skimp on razor-sharp lyrics, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocal,” and Nashville Scene named her a 2023 Artist To Watch, saying “DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.”
Hawk in the Nest
- Singer/Songwriter
Avi Jacob, known as Hawk in the Nest, is not your average musician. In the current landscape where artists often chase fame and fortune, Avi stands out as a refreshingly authentic voice. His music is a raw, honest expression of their innermost thoughts and feelings.
Avi’s love for music started at a young age, with him writing songs as a child simply to express himself. For Avi, music was never about seeking the spotlight or wealth; it was a means to connect with others. Beyond music, Avi is a neurodivergent individual, a devoted father, a staunch vegan, and a passionate advocate for social justice.
The name “Hawk in the Nest” may seem mysterious, but it’s a reflection of Avi’s fascination with birds and his longing for the freedom that these creatures embody. To Avi, birds symbolize a break from societal constraints like capitalism, patriarchy, and heteronormativity.
Don Mitchell
- Folk
Don Mitchell is a songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Waltham, MA. Over the last decade and change, he’s recorded and toured extensively with indie-folk band Darlingside and in the past few years has been focusing on producing/engineering records for others. Don grew up singing in children’s choirs, started writing songs and forming bands in high school, studied music theory and creative fiction at Williams College, and other than a three-year sidequest as a field biologist/ornithologist in his early 20s, has been making music in one way or another ever since.
Almost Olive
- Alt Folk
Drawing from many musical traditions, Almost Olive explores heartfelt themes through their catalog of original music balancing groove and heart. Fresh off the release of their debut EP, award winning fiddler and multi-instrumentalist Jacqui Armbruster and multi-style cellist Karl Henry create a dynamic and lush tapestry of sound and voice any listener will enjoy.
