Ali Ippolito May 8, 2008

Multi-instrumentalist Ali Ippolito is is the pianist, accordionist, clarinetist and backup vocalist in Portland bands Heroes and Villains and The Nick Jaina Band. She also writes hauntingly beautiful & melodic songs and performs solo accompanying herself on the piano, accordion, or banjolele. Portland native, Andy Tabb performs with singer/composer, Moira Smiley (of VOCO, Molly's Revenge, KITKA). The duo writes original songs with finger-style guitar, dobro, banjo & accordion. Their music is derived from art music, Americana, eastern European, and Irish forms.