Name: Damn Tall Buildings
Start: 2025-05-17T20:00:00
Location: Blackstone River Theatre

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the realms of folk, blues, and roots music at the Blackstone River Theatre! With a lineup featuring the incredible talents of Breen, Rynne, and Murray, the legendary Eric Bibb, the adventurous House of Hamill, and more, this series of performances promises an unforgettable auditory experience. From the intricate melodies of Irish folk to the soulful blues, these events are set to captivate audiences with their dynamic and eclectic sounds.

A Musical Odyssey: Diverse Melodies at the Blackstone River Theatre

Blackstone River Theatre

Damn Tall Buildings

In their early days as students at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Damn Tall Buildings didn’t rehearse – they busked on the sidewalks. Now, whether live or on record, the trio still radiates the energy of a crew of best friends playing bluegrass on the street. Anchoring that energy is their instrumental chops, their strong songwriting, and their varied influences that stretch beyond bluegrass, even beyond American roots music altogether. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into high-spirited harmony, Damn Tall Buildings is a tight unit that contains more than the sum of its parts. Primary vocalist and lyricist Max Capistran’s singing recalls old blues and The Band-style roots-rock, whereas Sasha Dubyk’s time studying musical theater is evident in her rich vocal tone and soulful flair. Avery Ballotta’s fiddle brings dimension to the churning rhythm section of Capistran’s guitar and Dubyk’s bass. The band’s harmony singing is tight without being too slick – they sound like three individual voices joined together in celebration, not a perfectly polished machine. The band coined the term “guerrilla roots” to describe its sound, which draws on early-20th-century Americana/bluegrass music, repurposed for a modern audience. The Boston Globe calls them “The Carter Family for the millennial generation.” The band has relocated to Brooklyn, NY and tour widely, appearing at festivals like Grey Fox, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Freshgrass, Blissfest and Merlefest. “If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy … Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome edition to your listening rotation. Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness…” – Savingcountrymusic.com .

Damn Tall Buildings

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