A varied array of covers by the likes of Lucinda Williams, Son Volt, the Rolling Stones, and Robyn Hitchcock by the local duo of Black Train singer-guitarist Vicki Dischler and cellist Tom Lyon.

December 6: Christine and Jon

Historically accurate renditions of classical American popular songs, ballads, and torch songs by the local duo of vocalist Christine Schinker and pianist Jon Milan. They are sometimes joined by members of the Royal Garden Trio, who are featured on the duo's CD, High Tea in Tin Pan Alley.

December 12: Tyler Devos

Singer-songwriter from Maine who writes wryly humorous, often harshly self-analytical songs about love and other personal themes and whose music draws on a range of influences from Ellis Paul and Vance Gilbert to Wilco and Bog Star. He is accompanied by his band, the Dry County Boys.

December 13: Jim Smith & Friends

Local singer-songwriter Smith is joined by vocalist Sophia Hanifi and local acoustic musicians Mike Caswell and Dave Keeney for an evening of country-folk.

December 19: Muruga & Free Funk

Versatile local worldbeat jam band led by Muruga Booker, a renowned percussionist who has played with the likes of George Clinton, Jerry Garcia, and Weather Report.

December 20: Joe Summers Gypsy Jazz Trio

This local trio led by guitar virtuoso Summers plays the music of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, and Lenny Breau. With guitarist Chris Moyer and bassist Dave Sharp.

December 26: Sari Brown

Local singer-songwriter who writes reverent yet unconventional spirituals, late-night traveling songs, and folk-style story songs with poetic lyrics and a strong political sensibility.

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