Ali McGuirk (full band)

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BUY TICKETS EVENT FAQs | STAY WITH US Ali McGuirk first came to the Word Barn with Session Americana and immediately knocked our socks off with her powerful, stunning, and buttery voice and heartfelt songwriting. Now, she’s back with her full band and a brand new album ready to do the same. ABOUT ALI McGUIRK WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY “2022’s 50 Best Albums of the Year“— “Ms. Ali gets it. And she can play that damn guitar, too. There’s a history scattered through soul music, and blues, that speaks to this aesthetic. Boston and New England last saw this combination with a gal named Sue [Tedeschi] a couple of decades ago.”– Boston Globe “‘All Back’ feels like it could exist somewhere outside of space and time– it could be on a record in the background of a party in a 1970s bungalow, or it could be on your Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify. Either way, it’s a great listen.” – Consequence of Sound “The result on Til It’s Gone, her debut for Signature Sounds, provides a wealth of sonic enjoyment.” – PopMatters “With all the hooks of LSD but more earthy tenderness and smart introspection, McGuirk will be the Bay State’s next big export.” – Boston Herald “Throughout the album, it’s hard not to think about Susan Tedeschi when you hear McGuirk sing.” – Glide Magazine “‘Til It’s Gone’ is more than just a showcase of musicianship. McGuirk brings a songwriter’s sensibility, and a millennial’s perspective, to her lyrics… In just a few deft strokes, McGuirk paints a devastating and deeply human picture..” – WBUR Ali McGuirk has never been a church mouse. In fact, these days, she’s standing at the pulpit. “I feel like I'm writing lyrics that are preaching,” McGuirk said with a laugh, realizing in real time how much her voice as an artist has evolved while writing and arranging her latest album, Watertop. “I’m actually delivering a message, not necessarily processing my feelings, but delivering my thoughts on the matter. That felt like a different role…