May 20, 2012 7:30 PM
Red Molly
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Day of show suggested contribution:
$17
65 or over: $11, under 18: $5, family: $34
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The
dynamic female trio that began as a happy
accident around a campsite (at the 2004 Falcon
Ridge Folk Festival) is now drawing invitations
from renowned historic national events like
Merlefest, and is winning over audiences around
the country. Spurred onward by an ever-growing
and devoted fanbase, and the desire to commit
themselves to touring farther from home, Red
Molly is at the start of a new and exciting
musical chapter. After six years of touring, the
band announced that guitarist/bassist Carolann
Solebello will leave the group in August 2010 to
spend more time with family and pursue solo
opportunities. Remaining founding members Laurie
MacAllister (bass, banjo) and Abbie Gardner (Dobro,
guitar) welcome the newest "Molly", Austin-based
singer/songwriter Molly Venter, to fill out
their lush, distinctive three-part harmonies.
Over the last month of rehearsals and impromptu
live performances in Hamilton Park, near their
rehearsal space in Jersey City, the three women
quickly nailed the essence of the Red Molly
sound, while hinting at inspiring new musical
possibilities in the months of touring that lie
ahead. "We are busily reinventing fan favorites
from our current recordings, while adding new
material and collaborating on songwriting for
the first time," says Gardner. "This is an
exciting time for the band; we're so thrilled
that Molly has joined us," adds MacAllister.
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