ilyAIMY - a fantastic independent folk band from Maryland. Theirs is dangerous music for dangerous times.
The Scratches - innovative acoustic outfit from Hartford, CT.
Lisa Lawrence - Boston-area folksinger who heads southward from time to time.
Duane Woody - the seafaring songsmith from Westfield, MA, also one half of the duo Wound 2 Tight.
Green Phlegm and the Nasty Maggots - a great silly local rock band. Playing shows with them is always quite an experience.
Pete Serge - the angry cowboy of alternative country. Sarah Foley and Dan Xenatro each contributed to his 2004 album Ripple Effect.
New England Music Scrapbook - keep up with local music of all scales, and sign up for their newsletter for updates on live events.
Food Not Bombs - an organization serving hot, healthy food to the needy. Perfect Silence has been involved with FNB benefit shows.