Red Molly In Concert at Friday Night Folk At All Souls

RED MOLLY: CARAMEL HARMONIES, FOLK WITH A TOUCH OF JAZZY WESTERN SWING 

The Boston Globe praised Red Molly’s crystalline vocals, tight arrangements, and “caramel harmonies," while John Platt of WFUV declared, "Make room, Roches and Wailin' Jennys, Red Molly has earned a place among the elite female trios." If you had to describe Red Molly in one word, “joyous” would be the one to choose.

Red Molly knows about good cheer. The band's fans, referred to as "RedHeads," respond to the sense that the band is a group of friends, sharing songs in their living room. Laurie MacAllister (guitar, banjo, bass), Abbie Gardner (dobro, guitar) and Molly Venter (guitar) are something extraordinary. They sing gorgeous a cappella ballads, bluegrass-tinged folk and a bit of jazzy western swing, all served up with three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements

Red Molly has opened a number of shows for music legend Willie Nelson. The Boston Globe praised their "tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies." Their CD Light in the Sky spent 20 weeks on the Americana Music Association's Top 40 radio chart. In 2013, the band toured in Australia and Europe. After the Rhythm and Roots Reunion in Virginia, the Bristol Herald Courier declared that the three women, "lit up the stage, as a massive crowd of adoring fans sat mesmerized by their silky smooth harmonies and superb musicianship."

The concert begins at 7:30 in Unity Hall at All Souls at 19 Jay Street in New London. Doors open 7 p.m. For advance tickets, see fridaynightfolk.org. Ticket prices: $20 at the door; $17 in advance; $10 students w/ID in advance or at door.