Neo-Americana Duo, The Ballroom Thieves, to Perform at Caffe Lena, May 18th

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Coming to Caffe Lena‘s historic stage on May 18th is the duo The Ballroom Thieves. The Boston indie neo-Americana act recalls the gorgeous, folksy, intimate, lush duets of Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan. They are currently on tour in support of their latest release, Clouds.

The Ballroom Thieves are known for their energetic and dynamic shows, filled with soul-stirring strings, electric guitars, drums, and harmonious vocals. They have a knack for inserting brief, melodic guitar riffs between vocal passages that digest the theme. (Sound of Boston)

The newly paired-down duo are Callie Peters, vocalist, cellist, and bassist, and Martin Early, vocalist and guitarist. Their latest release, Clouds, is a song cycle born of mixed experiences and fueled by the power of imagination. It’s a lush meditation on longing to return to touring – to see different sunsets and cities, and this became an opportunity for the band to mine the challenges of the past three years for creative inspiration. “We were able to step away from a lot of the big three-part harmonies, and for the first time, we recorded most of the album live,” says Earley. “We try to let change inspire us, even with difficulty.” The project is an artistic statement that doubles as a life mission. The pair both emphasize that they’ve learned to navigate complicated situations, including their struggles with depression, which often colors their songs. If they can impart anything to listeners, talking about mental health is not a weakness – and sharing any of life’s trials can be a source of strength.

They command a room with their vigor and passionate lyrics – calling light to the dark, cracking parts of our world.

– WTBU Boston

TICKET INFORMATION:

Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm show. Tickets are $30.00 for general admission, $28.00 for members, and $14.00 for students and children. To purchase your tickets, please click here. For those that wish to catch the show via live stream, they may purchase access for $5.00 by clicking here.