Mark Erelli at Stone Soup Coffeehouse January 5, 2008

Mark Erelli proudly wears his heart on his sleeve, weaving tales of honest and true passion. But unlike the flotilla of "emo" currently controlling the airwaves, Erelli is not afraid to turn his eyes outward. He is a committed artist responding to the questions and worries familiar to all of us today, and he shares a passionate declaration of life in post-9/11 America. Maybe it's not cool to be earnest, and hope might not be hip. But as we all walk through our own lives, ignoring a subway bombing or a hurricane or a war until the next newscast, sunk deep in our jobs and relationships-beyond all the celebrity bling, reality TV, and other commercial distractions-Mark Erelli speaks to us in our solitary, scared, shared selves.
Opening for Mark Erelli will be Ben Pilgrim. Tickets: $15

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