Rachel Sumner

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Rachel Sumner

School of Music Manager

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Last week our upstairs staff finished sealing over

Last week our upstairs staff finished sealing over a thousand letters for the kick-off of our December fundraiser #discoverpassim. Check your mailbox this week to see if you got a letter from our Executive Director, Jim Wooster encouraging you to help folks continue to “Discover Passim” by making a donation or becoming a member. You can send back a check or visit passim.org/support to do so today.
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Share with us this month your favorite memories of who you’ve discovered at Passim by using the hashtag #discoverpassim

The Rough & Tumble aren’t casual road dogs, but

The Rough & Tumble aren’t casual road dogs, but they aren’t letting on, either. From their upbeat, commanding stage presence and sharp banter, to their earworm-inducing melodies and heartstring lyrics, this dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana duo refuses to bring the haggard road-worn stereotype to their audience– even though they’ve earned it. In fact, The Rough & Tumble have been elbowing out of most stereotypes. We're thrilled to have them here tonight @ 8pm.
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Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: $15/$10
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Livestream available for $5/free to members. Register to receive the one-time link.
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Garnet Rogers is taking to the Passim stage this e

Garnet Rogers is taking to the Passim stage this evening for an early show @ 5pm. Garnet has established himself as ‘One of the major talents of our time”. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer”, Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere.

Proof of vaccination is required for this show. Please be ready to show proof of vax at the door.
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Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: $30/$28
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Livestream available for $5/free to members. Register to receive the one-time link.
passim.org/live

“Of A Winter’s Night” is Tony Trischka’s b

“Of A Winter’s Night” is Tony Trischka’s banjo-driven celebration of the season where he turns his considerable melodic inventiveness loose on Bluegrass and Americana music for the holidays. With the backing of his band of extraordinary musicians, Tony is joined by shape-note singer and multi-instrumentalist Tim Eriksen, Hannah Read on guitar and vocals, Jared Engel on bass and vocals, and Sean Trischka on percussion. A diverse, highly textural seasonal collection, Trischka also revels in songs long forgotten and little known. Truly a sumptuous feast for the ears presented as only Tony Trischka can. Come join the fun tonight @ 8pm.
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Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: $30/$28
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Livestream available for $5/free to members. Register to receive the one-time link.
passim.org/live

We are so excited to share with you the artists at

We are so excited to share with you the artists at 2023’s BCMFest and we are starting off strong with Copley Street! You can hear Copley Street in Club Passim on Thursday, January 12th, 2023.
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Boston based Uilleann piper Joey Abarta and fiddler Nathan Gourley are two of America’s great young trad musicians, who have been playing music together daily since 2013. Their debut duo album, Copley Street, featuring Owen Marshall on Greek bouzouki, has an undeniable chemistry and demonstrates a nuanced understanding of each the other's playing. Their music includes offbeat settings of well-known tunes and beautiful pieces that seem to languish in obscurity. "Copley Street" is a wonderful album from two stunning young players that adds to Boston’s rich history of traditional Irish music.
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Find tickets and full lineup for BCMFest 2023 at passim.org/bcmfest

In honor of our December fundraiser "Discover Pass

In honor of our December fundraiser "Discover Passim" we have some exciting new merchandise items! First up to share with you is our new Passim mini keychain flashlights - great for discovering lost items, finding your way to the club at night or anything you need to shine a light on. They also act as great Christmas tree ornaments, as seen here!
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Order yours today on our Bandcamp page, or better yet come into the club to get yours today! https://clubpassim.bandcamp.com/
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We're still in the process of hiring two positions

We're still in the process of hiring two positions here at Passim. Check out the full job descriptions at passim.org/jobs
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The Club Passim Box Office Coordinator will primarily act as the front-of-house at Club Passim concerts. They will assist the Performance Manager and manage the lobby space of Club Passim. The major duties are as follows: Act as the on-site box office contact for Passim. Handle the selling of tickets to that evening’s performance as well as any future performances. Manage will-call for the evening. Oversee membership processing and requests for patrons. Sell merchandise for Passim as well as any merchandise available for the evening’s artist. Provide all customers with the necessary information to streamline and better their experience in the space.
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The performance manager will be required to work 7-21 hours a week, translating to 1 to 3 shows per week. A flexible schedule is required, as well as the ability to work some weekends. Shifts generally run 4pm-11pm. Before the show begins the performance manager will: set up the venue for the show, greet and sound check musicians performing, supervise box office coordinators, and manage the space. During the show, the performance manager will engineer sound and ensure that all aspects of the performance run well. After the show, the performance manager will be required to break down the stage, reconcile that evening’s sales, handle artist payout, and prepare the venue for the next day’s performance. The ideal candidate will have experience managing events, working with live music, and great customer service skills.

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