Driftwood w/s/g The Mallett Brothers

Lark Hall & Guthrie Bell present Driftwood with The Mallett Brothers on Saturday, 10/24. Doors at 7pm; show at 8pm.

Music has guided Driftwood to hallowed ground many times since founding members Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth started making music as high schoolers in Joe's parents' basement. The Upstate New York folk rock group now also includes violinist Claire Byrne, bassist Joey Arcuri, and drummer Sam Fishman. Whether converting new fans on a hardscrabble tour across the country or playing to a devoted crowd at hero Levon Helm’s Woodstock barn, the band’s shapeshifting approach to folk music continues to break new ground.

One of Driftwood’s biggest differentiators—and perhaps its biggest strength—is the breadth of talent in its lineup, with Claire, Joe, and Dan all contributing as songwriters and vocalists. Each selects songs to share with the group and record together, bringing vulnerability and a collaborative spirit to every recording. “It's at the heart of what we do,” says Dan. “Everybody has a strong love for songs, for songwriting, and we each appreciate everybody else and the way that they contribute to that.”

• Under 18s must attend with a parent or legal guardian
• In person
• Free parking
• No refunds