Craig & Aislinn Bickhardt and Jesse Terry at Burlap & Bean

Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such ‘60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. “I admire songwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert Frost because they created functional art,” he says. “Too much music today is just for the singer, not for Everyman. To listen to samples, visit www.craigbickhardt.com

The Buzz about Jesse continues to grow with tours taking him to Europe and New Zealand and his music featuring in major TV series. Person-by-person, state-bystate, country-by- country, his fans, supporters, and colleagues have grown exponentially in the past few years. No wonder John Platt from WFUV/New York calls Terry “a force to be reckoned with”. Stargazer, the fourth LP from the renowned New England-based singer/songwriter, was forged in the crucible of his engagement with a chaotic, often confusing world. Drawing inspiration from a diverse pool of influences — from vintage Jeff Lynne-produced pop to the Roy Orbison of “In Dreams” to The Man Who-era Travis — Stargazer is an album commensurate with its moment, imbued with an unconquerably sunny perspective for these dark and turbulent times. To listen to samples, visit www.jesseterrymusic.com