An evening of dark, intimate Americana w/ some local masters.
Jim Rioux, Chris Cote, & Cryin’ Caleb
Mon 5/18
6pm doors/7pm show
All Ages | $15
Jim Rioux is a Kittery, Maine–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans nearly three decades across indie rock, folk, and experimental projects. A co-founder of the band Pale Wallace, Rioux has also released solo albums like Darlings of the Soil (2016) and Yes I Will Yes, while contributing to various collaborations and instrumental projects under different names.
In addition to his music career, he is an active collaborator in the New England scene and teaches creative writing at the University of New Hampshire, bringing a literary sensibility to his songwriting.
Chris Cote is a New England singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose work spans indie rock, folk, psych-pop, and roots music through projects like Almanac Mountain and collaborations with artists across the Boston and Seacoast scenes. Known for blending classic songwriting with experimental textures and homegrown production, Cote has released a steady catalog of solo and collaborative music while also performing with acts including Duke Robillard’s band.
Cryin Caleb is an Auburn, Maine one-man-band artist and self-described “Blues-Punk Prophet of Doom,” blending rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, punk, and gothabilly into a raw, carnival-like live show driven by distorted riffs, crooned ballads, and existential storytelling. Drawing comparisons to The Cramps, Tom Waits, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, his releases—including Night Hoss and Coldheart Vol. 1—pair desperation, dark humor, and armageddon-fueled lyricism with a loud, rootsy DIY spirit.
