Long Island-based singer-songwriter Roger Street Friedman has earned a national following for his
heartfelt storytelling and finely crafted Americana sound. His music blends folk, rock, and roots
influences with lyrics that resonate with emotional depth and lived experience. Joining him is Grammy-nominated Garrison Starr, known for her powerful vocals and deeply personal songs. With a career spanning more than two decades, Starr has collaborated with artists across genres and captivated audiences with her raw honesty and radiant stage presence. This special double bill promises an evening of authentic, moving performances from two standout voices in contemporary music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their work, this is a night not to be missed. Join us for a memorable night of music that speaks to the soul.
Roger Street Friedman is a critically acclaimed artist who has garnered features, album reviews, and video premieres in esteemed outlets such as Relix, American Songwriter, Goldmine Magazine, Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, The Boot, No Depression, Consequence of Sound, American Blues Scene, Americana UK, and Elmore. He is a literate lyricist with an empathic and insightful perspective that reveals the magic in the mundane aspects of everyday living. Over the past decade, and during the course of four critically acclaimed albums, the modern Americana singer-songwriter has become a prominent voice in addressing issues both societal and personal in ways that recall the leading music lights of the 60s and 70s.
Garrison Starr is a celebrated singer of such remarkable reputation that music icons go out of their way to praise her. Glen Phillips declares, “Garrison’s voice goes straight to the gut. She reminds you of what it means to be human.” Mary Chapin Carpenter adds, “She just writes and sings her heart out. In the American Idolized landscape that constitutes today’s music business, she is someone to be thankful for.” Her frequent collaborations with other artists have been both in the studio and on stage – Starr
has toured with the likes of Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Patty Griffin, Mindy
Smith, Glen Phillips, and The Indigo Girls, to name a few, logging hundreds of thousands of
touring miles across the country and around the world.