dayes/Brendan Cleary/Russell Jamie Johnson

dayes, Brendan Cleary and Russell Jamie Johnson live at the Lizard Lounge August 20th! dayes is an independent alternative folk band based in Boston, MA, led by songwriter and vocalist Patrick Morelli. Morelli blends his love for the free-spirited energy of modern jam bands like Dispatch and Mt. Joy, along with the intimate storytelling of folk artists such as Caamp and The Lumineers. Morelli is joined by his wife, Camille Morelli, on bass, and longtime friend Pete Duffy on lead guitar. When not working on music, Patrick and Camille are high school teachers at a small, private school in Boston. dayes has performed extensively throughout New England, including notable venues such as The Middle East and the Midway Cafe. They have continued to expand their reach nationally by performing shows in New York City, Nashville, Washington D.C., Jacksonville, and San Diego. Their music has received airplay on numerous college and independent radio stations including Martha’s Vineyard, MVY station, and WDVX’s Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, TN where they performed live. Additionally, dayes has become one of the newest artists for Sofar Sounds and has performed shows at their Boston, Portland, and Worcester locations. In fall 2025, dayes released their debut full-length album, Up on the Rooftops. Designed to offer comfort and reflection, the record moves seamlessly between alternative rock anthems, introspective singer-songwriter tracks, and intimate political lullabies. This is just the beginning for dayes and they are excited for what is next! dayes “I’ve always had a soft spot for really talented youngsters, and Brendan is one of the most talented I’ve ever encountered.” — Tom Rush, Folk Legend In 2019, Brendan Cleary hit the bottom — and his life restarted. After years of struggling with addiction while fighting to maintain a career as a live musician in Nashville, the world finally came crashing down around him. It was the beginning of the road back to finding his…