Expressions Songwriters Series (April 19th)

Name: Expressions Songwriters Series (April 19th)
Start: 2026-04-19T14:00:00-04:00
Location: New Park Brewing

Schedule

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

New Park Brewing | Hartford, CT

Expressions Songwriters Series returns to The Green Room stage at New Park Brewing on Sunday, April 19th from 2-4pm. Joining host, Michael Sanford Day, will be Still Rivers, Christopher Cavaliere, and Alex Calabrese of Old Tom & The Lookouts!
Still Rivers:
Still Rivers is husband and wife Mike and Chandra Rivers. Their new record “Our Little Life” honors family, love, loss, life, and community. Together, Still Rivers, makes music that sounds and feels like a warm and loving home. A family band in the tradition of the Cowsills or Carpenters, with 21st century sensibilities. Exploring everyday life and the joys and griefs that come along with it in a way that instantly resonates. Their songs explore the human condition, family values, and hopefulness. Their lyrics and arrangements wrap together a familiar yet original bent on the singer songwriter, Americana genre.
Christopher Cavaliere:
Christopher Cavaliere is a uniquely expressive voice in today’s indie and experimental music scenes. As a solo artist, producer, and band leader, he crafts immersive and genre-defying soundscapes—always rooted in emotive storytelling and instrumental nuance. From textured instrumentals to lyrically resonant songs, his evolving catalog is a testament to originality, technical skill, and heartfelt authenticity
His performances are known for their engaging presence,opening for diverse musical acts such as Marc Ribot,Sacatta Quartet,Gabe Dixon,Kaki King,The Stepkids, and Toubab Krewe, among others. Cavaliere’s work extends beyond the stage as he immerses himself in the process of crafting songs that reflect his broad musical influences.
Cavaliere’s presence in the music scene is not limited to his solo work. HIs current music projects include band Symphonic Bodega and multi media group DaDA Mr. As a recording artist he has been featured in national (AlARM Press, Guitar Player Magazine) and local press (Hartford Courant,Fairfield County Weekly’s Best Instrumentalist
Alex Calabrese (Old Tom & The Lookouts):
Led by Alex Calabrese, Boston-based Folk-Rock band Old Tom & The Lookouts blend the introspective grit of Americana with the emotional rawness of indie rock. Known for their brooding lyrics and powerful storytelling, the band explores themes of mental health, love, and resilience. Drawing influences from artists like Counting Crows, Frightened Rabbit, and Phoebe Bridgers, Calabrese’s evocative vocals and poignant songwriting strike a chord with listeners searching for authenticity and emotional depth.
Old Tom & The Lookouts have performed at notable venues such as Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), Music Hall Lounge (Portsmouth, NH), City Winery (Philadelphia, PA), Sleepwalk (Brooklyn, NY), and Skylark Lounge (Denver, CO). Their previous release, Just For Beasts (2021), co-created with violinist and vocalist Cecilia Vacanti, was praised by critics as “hauntingly beautiful” by Lunar Sonar and “essential listening” by Music Mecca. With Northeastern (2024), the band takes a bold step forward, embracing a more rock-driven sound while staying true to their emotionally charged roots.
Indie Pulse Music called Northeastern, "upbeat, tonally deliberate, and lyrically poignant." While Cage Riot called it, "an absolute triumph of sound, storytelling, and emotion." Taking this all in, the band considers this their best work yet and can't wait to play it for all you wonderful people!