Ballroom Songwriter Series
1-21-2016 (Ballroom)
Each month we will be presenting the best new singer-songwriters in our area.
Hailing from Southern Maine, Hilton Park is known in the Northeastern U.S. for earthy, emotionally expressive and superbly crafted Americana, Folk & Blues. Combining veteran musical & songwriting skill with teen prodigy, father/son team Bruce and Conor Hilton and family friend Gregg Pannier explore intimate musical textures with their sophomore release “Strings”, digging into the roots of American Blues, Folk Rock and Country, while maintaining a contemporary feel that is 100% Hilton Park, and recipient of the 2015 New England Music Award for "Best In State: Maine".
Each month we will be presenting the best new singer-songwriters in our area.
Annie Brobst is currently performing with various local musicians, where she debuts her newest original projects in acoustic and full band form. She's had the wonderful opportunity of opening for country stars such as: Gretchen Wilson, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Craig Campbell, Casey James, Jaida Dreyer, Thompson Square, Krystal Keith, Dustin Lynch, and J.T. Hodges. Most of her original songs are stories from her life, with a consistent Pop/Country sound.
Marina Evans combines strong, sultry vocals, unusual melodies, and clever lyrics into a sound entirely her own. Since her start in her hometown of Rockport, Massachusetts, Marina has has toured and recorded across the United States, in London, and in Florence, Italy, supporting such folk legends as Judy Collins, Jonathan Edwards, Loudon Wainwright III, and Ellis Paul. A dynamic, passionate performer earning two consecutive nominations for Female Performer of the Year at The New England Music Awards
Marina Evans combines strong, sultry vocals, unusual melodies, and clever lyrics into a sound entirely her own. Since her start in her hometown of Rockport, Massachusetts, Marina has has toured and recorded across the United States, in London, and in Florence, Italy, supporting such folk legends as Judy Collins, Jonathan Edwards, Loudon Wainwright III, and Ellis Paul. A dynamic, passionate performer earning two consecutive nominations for Female Performer of the Year at The New England Music Awards
Marty Nestor
Singer-songwriter Marty Nestor has had a storied career in the greater-Boston/New England music scene. Aside from racking up awards and nominations from the Boston Music Awards and other, Nestor’s previous bands played many of the popular nightspots in the 1970s and 1980s. His latest album, Saint of the Highway, showcases the culmination of the hard work Nestor has aspired to over the years.
Hilton ParkSinger-songwriter Marty Nestor has had a storied career in the greater-Boston/New England music scene. Aside from racking up awards and nominations from the Boston Music Awards and other, Nestor’s previous bands played many of the popular nightspots in the 1970s and 1980s. His latest album, Saint of the Highway, showcases the culmination of the hard work Nestor has aspired to over the years.
Hailing from Southern Maine, Hilton Park is known in the Northeastern U.S. for earthy, emotionally expressive and superbly crafted Americana, Folk & Blues. Combining veteran musical & songwriting skill with teen prodigy, father/son team Bruce and Conor Hilton and family friend Gregg Pannier explore intimate musical textures with their sophomore release “Strings”, digging into the roots of American Blues, Folk Rock and Country, while maintaining a contemporary feel that is 100% Hilton Park, and recipient of the 2015 New England Music Award for "Best In State: Maine".