A remarkable guitarist, incisive songwriter, richly textured singer, and hilarious performer all rolled into one, Patty Larkin rivets audiences with her uncompromising, poetic songs full of wordplay and painterly detail. Born in Iowa and raised in Milwaukee, Patty studied at the Berklee College of Music and launched her career in Boston in the late 1980s. Playing the subways and streets and in a succession of rock, jazz, and folk bands before striking out on her own, Patty has steadily developed and expanded her talent, pulling ever-growing hordes of fans along with her for the ride.

A string of superb albums like Angels Running and Red=Luck attest to Patty's continuing evolution as a witty and passionate explorer of the intersection between folk and pop music, and have won her critical acclaim and an unprecedented 11 Boston Music Awards. Patty's new CD, Watch the Sky (Vanguard), is currently gaining attention for its raw, intimate sound; it has been described as "riveting" (Chicago Tribune), "hypnotic" (Entertainment Weekly) and "drop-dead brilliant" (Performing Songwriter).

Joining Patty tonight is a fellow Wisconsin singer-songwriter, Peter Mulvey. A master at distilling funk, folk, and rock influences into gripping songs that are dark, lyrical, and ethereal, Peter is also known for his unique, bass-heavy tunings and his smooth, husky voice.