Adam Ezra, vocals, guitar | Corinna Smith, fiddle |  Alex Martin, drums |  Poche Ponce, bass

The Boston-based roots rock veterans, whose energetic, passionate live shows have forced comparisons to juggernauts like the Dave Matthews Band and O.A.R., returns to Rockport!  Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his – built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination, regularly performing hundreds of shows a year for the past two decades without any major label or mainstream radio support.

Fusing folk intimacy and rock energy with soul power and pop charm, the band first emerged from Boston in the early 2000s and quickly garnered widespread acclaim for their bold, insightful songwriting and interactive, euphoric performances. It’s difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin’ essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but frontman Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: community.  Community is epitomized by a belief that has long doubled as a mission statement for the group: namely, that making music together is itself a form of grassroots organizing, capable of nothing less than changing the world.

Talk to any Adam Ezra Group fan around the country and they’ll tell you that each AEG performance is a one-of-a-kind, community-driven experience, propelled by the spirit of the people in front of the stage. For both fans and band members alike, an AEG concert is a rally to live life with intensity and soak in the moments we share with one another.

The musicians who make up Adam Ezra Group are all believers in the power of real-time connection with their audience, explaining their non-stop touring schedule throughout the year.  Their Bootleg Series is Ezra’s attempt at delivering recordings that have the energy and spirit of their live show, while also showcasing studio quality sound.

OPENING ACT:
MISS EMILY

She specializes in overcoming insurmountable challenges and scaling metaphorical mountains. Her work ethic was forged in the foundries of southern Ontario, Canada’s bars and nightclubs. Her resilience is a product of 20 years in an industry that can be, at best, “unfriendly” towards women. She has an innovative spirit and creative force born out of necessity, and her incomparable vocals are surpassed only by her electrifying, roof-rattling performances. Prince Edward County native Miss Emily has now called Kingston, Ontario home for nearly two decades. Nominated for her first Juno award in 2022 (blues album of the year), Emily has has been the recent recipient of Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year (2019 & 2021) and NewAartist of the Year (2019). Her latest album ‘Defined by Love’ was released in late 2022 to rave reviews and with dates in Canada, the US, UK and Europe in 2023, the future is looking very bright for this seasoned music industry veteran. 

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