Songwriters in the Round featuring:

Jim Lough

Old Town Crier is the solo project of multi instrumentalist Jim Lough. Jim is a veteran of the Boston music scene, performing locally for over a decade with his bluegrass band, Riley Coyote. During the pandemic, Jim began recording his first solo EP under the name Old Town Crier. The resulting album, I'm Longing for You Honey in Middleboro, Mass, showcases Lough's ability as a multi instrumentalist as well his distinctive voice and songwriting mastery. Combining elements of rock, blues, country, and soul, Old Town Crier delivers a unique and emotive sound that is sure to please roots music fans everywhere.

Roberta Lamb

A singer songwriter with unique influences, Roberta Lamb draws on her classical vocal training, her love of blues and pop, and her appreciation for a timeless tune to entertain at a variety of venues. A native Texan, she’s based out of Rhode Island, and she can be found performing gigs at cafes, folk festivals, farmers markets and wherever artists share their voices in New England, New York City and now, since Covid-19, in Israel, the UK and Germany, so far. Her music, including her album, Not Your Mama’s Blues, is streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and available for purchase at Bandcamp.com.

Roberta’s songs range from funny with a lively beat to impassioned ballads that touch close to the bone. No matter the song, she brings it straight to the heart with her clear, strong voice over her clean guitar picking and strumming and her strong stage presence. Roberta’s fans describe her music as sophisticated and varied- and always beautifully performed.

Daniel Davidson

Daniel Davidson is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the "The Bounds," who are based in Boston, MA. His music borrows from many 20th century influences and he writes songs stemming from the human experience.