More than 100 artists from throughout New England and beyond will gather at Club Passim in Cambridge for four days of live music over Labor Day weekend during the venue’s annual Campfire Festival, according to a community announcement.
Now in its 28th year, the festival brings together emerging artists, established musicians and veteran performers for a marathon showcase of live music. Performances will include songwriter circles, solo acts, small ensembles and full-band sets, highlighting genres ranging from folk, rock and indie to bluegrass, Americana, Celtic and R&B, according to the announcement.
“Campfire continues to amaze me every single time,” said Matt Smith, managing director at Club Passim, in a statement. “It is an all-you-can-listen buffet of incredible talent. Come in with ears wide open — you’re bound to find your next favorite artist”
Founded in 1998 as a way to fill a slow booking weekend, Campfire has grown into one of Club Passim’s signature events and a launching pad for emerging talent, according to the announcement. Originally called “On the Cutting Edge of the Campfire,” the festival was created to connect audiences with up-and-coming artists in an intimate setting.
Festival attendees can move between songwriter rounds and band performances while discovering dozens of new acts. Previous Campfire performers have included Anais Mitchell, Lake Street Dive, Tall Heights, Alisa Amador, Lori McKenna, Josh Ritter, Jenny Owen Youngs, Jake Blount, Mary Gauthier and Regina Spektor.
All performances will take place at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. Music begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and continues at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5-7.
Tickets cost $20 for a single day or $35 for the full weekend, according to the announcement. Student admission is free with a valid student ID. More information is available at passim.org.
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