Oktoberfest in Harvard Square
- Singer/Songwriter
Club Passim in partnership with Harvard Square Business Association presents FREE live music Sunday, October 11th, outdoors from noon – 6pm.
Come celebrate the onset of fall and enjoy some of our city’s best, from emerging singer-songwriters to staple artists of the legendary Boston-area folk scene. Full details at passim.org/oktoberfest.
12pm – Mimi Fang
1pm – Jacqui Armbruster
2pm – Dom The Composer
3pm – Grace Givertz
4pm – Eva James
5pm – Nicolas Emden
All tickets have a $3 processing fee and a $2 preservation fee. The $3 processing fee is waived for tickets purchased at our box office.
Mimi Fang
- Singer/Songwriter
Vermont based “Angsty Power Pop” Singer Songwriter with a sound that borrows a little bit from indie/alt/pop/folk/punk/rock
Jacqui Armbruster
- Singer/Songwriter
jacqui is a violist, violinist, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and improviser based out of boston, ma.
coming from a wide-ranging musical background, jacqui can be found patchworking their passions for classical music, american roots music, and many other genres together through their growing body of original work and collaborations.
Dom the Composer
- Singer/Songwriter
Dom the Composer is a Boston area-based Haitian- American singer-songwriter with a mission: to make music with some rhythm, a little bit of blues, and a whole lotta soul. Starting his musical journey in the All Saints Choir of Men & Boys in Ashmont, Dom draws inspiration from these early beginnings and mixes elements from some of his current favorite artists like Bill Withers, Daniel Caesar, Moonchild, Thirdstory, Lawrence, Mac Ayres, Jacob Collier, and Lizzy McAlpine. He hopes to inspire vulnerability, joy, and self-reflection with every note and every word that he can.
Grace Givertz
- Indie Folk
- Singer/Songwriter
Boston-based indie-folk artist Grace Givertz captivates audiences by blending earworm melodies with heartfelt storytelling. As a multi-instrumentalist, she infuses her music with a diverse array of sounds, weaving folk, Americana, and indie rock into a tapestry uniquely her own. Drawing inspiration from her personal journey living with chronic illness, Givertz’s music resonates with raw emotion and introspection. Her experiences infuse her songs with depth and authenticity, inviting listeners to explore themes of resilience and vulnerability.
Eva James
- Folk Pop
A mesmerizing force in the realm of intimate dark pop, Eva James emerges with a voice that embodies both complexity and strength. Her music conjures a delicate balance of haunting beauty and raw vulnerability, drawing listeners into a world where shadows reveal their own kind of light. Eva’s siren-like allure reflects a captivating mystique, evoking comparisons to legends like Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell while channeling the soul-stirring grit of Bonnie Raitt and Grace Potter.
With lyrics that delve into mental health, anxiety, and the labyrinth of toxic relationships, Eva wields her songs as both confession and catharsis. She transforms personal pain into universal truths, demonstrating an unflinching strength in her vulnerability. Her music is more than a collection of melodies; it’s a dark, introspective journey that invites listeners to explore their own complexities.
In 2023, Eva’s magnetic presence captivated audiences as she won the Gloucester 400th Anniversary Singer-Songwriter Challenge, solidifying her place as an artist to watch. That same year, she traveled to New York to collaborate with Grammy-winning artist Paula Cole, beginning the recording of her debut album. Set to release in 2025, Earth to Eva promises to be a stunning exploration of the human condition, weaving together themes of resilience and self-discovery with an evocative, intimate soundscape.
Released in February 2025, her debut single “Something New” quickly garnered attention, earning praise for its haunting melodies and raw, evocative lyricism. The track has been featured in several press outlets, highlighting Eva’s emotionally charged storytelling & fearless artistry. With a growing audience and an undeniable presence, Eva James continues to carve out a space uniquely her own.
Nicolás Emden
- Latin
- Singer/Songwriter
Nicolás Emden is a talented multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, and songwriter, hailing from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop, rock, and South American folk, creating a distinctive South Americana indie folk rock sound, with evocative Spanish lyrics.
Emden began his musical journey at the age of six, through South American folk and church music, singing and playing acoustic nylon guitar. His early musical career saw him founding the Chilean band Tejado Pimiento (2007-2012), with which he won the national TV contest “Garage Music” and released two albums as the main songwriter of the group, “Triciclo” (2007) and “Sensación de verdad” (2010). In 2014, he launched his solo career with the album “Como Los Pájaros,” accompanied by a YouTube documentary series, “Como Los Pájaros x Chile,” showcasing his new music busking through the streets of multiple Chilean cities.
Since moving to Boston in 2014 to study at Berklee College of Music, Emden has continued to expand his musical horizons, performing and touring throughout the United States, Canada, and Chile. His involvement in diverse artistic projects, ranging from folk and rock to contemporary music theater, reflects his commitment to using music as a universal language to connect people together, globally.
In 2023, Nicolás released two singles, “Sin Ti” and “Todo Volverá,” and won the World Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards (NEMAs). Additionally, he was selected as one of the 2023 Iguana Fund recipients of Club Passim in Cambridge, MA, for recording his second studio album.




