Event

Rosa Rugosa

We are thrilled to welcome Portland-based singer/songwriters Katie Matzell and Cilla Bonnie who have recently put together a new band called Rosa Rugosa.

Katie (lead vocals) and Cilla (bass & vocals) will be joined by Gary Gemmiti (Rustic Overtones) on drums, and Portland singer/songwriter Dominic Lavoie on guitar and vocals.

Katie Matzell is a singer and songwriter from Portland, Maine who released her debut EP at the start of 2018. MaineToday called the debut fierce and dazzling, adding that Matzells vocals are sweet, full and gorgeous with a richness to them that make the songs burst all the more. The Deli Magazine said Matzells voice, both effortless and simple, floats above a sea of washy keys and pocket grooves, calling comparisons to not only her influences of the past (Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin), but to her contemporaries Norah Jones and Emily King immediately come to mind.

Cilla Bonnie is a working bass player, singer and songwriter. She joined Session Americana at Skål last year, and over the past 15 years she has played, toured and recorded in numerous projects in Maine, Boston and Los Angeles. Cillas music is a blend of R&B-inspired groove and structure similar to Radiohead. In addition to her solo project, Cilla often plays bass for Boston-based soul artist Ali McGuirk.

We are in for a very special evening!