Aireene Espitiu
Aireene Espíritu plays a mix of stompin’, swayin’, and timeless Americana reminiscent of front porch storytelling, of ghosts and the living, times of laughter and tears.
She is a singer/songwriter based in Oakland, DA with over 25 years experience covering various genres from folk, blies, gospel, rhythm to world music. Aireene was a soloist with the Glide Ensemble in San Francisco, has toured internationally and across the country, playing intimate venues such as Freight & Salvage to festivals such as Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and more.
Patrick Noel Russ
Patrick’s sound is Celtic-tinged Americana, somewhere between Country and Folk. His music is available worldwide on digital platforms under his full name, Patrick Noel Russ. Patrick’s latest release, My Hometown, includes songs based on or inspired by his hometown of Livermore, California. The song “Seven Sisters” tells the story of the seven hills outside of town that were once a place for people from town to go joy-riding. The song “If or When” was inspired by the sanitariums that once operated in Livermore, and the emotions that people felt when dropping their loved one off to be treated for illnesses such as tuberculosis. One song pays tribute to Livermore’s beloved donut shop, “Donut Wheel”.
Getting ready for a soundcheck with Patrick Noel Russ & Friends
Aireene Espiritu with Karl Sevareid on Upright Bass during soundcheck. It was an absolute honor to meet them. Thank you!