Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band’s global brand. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away” (The Independent), remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times).

The band’s musical alchemy has been described as “another breathless journey in the Texas tardis” (The Times, London), while American Songwriter observed that “the excellent three players of this band could be doing anything but have chosen to honor the greats of jazz and swing with their sound.” The Belfast Telegraph calls the Hot Club of Cowtown “a pretty much perfect country trio at the very top of their game,” and the New York Times, in a live review the trio as armed with “an arsenal full of technique and joy.”

Hailing from the small town of Irwin, PA near Pittsburgh, after college Jenna Nicholls set her sights east to test her wings as a songwriter and performer. Initially trying Boston, she ultimately gravitated to the creative hotbed of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, forging lasting friendships with other like-minded artists and musicians. Nicholls made three albums on her own dime: “Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes,” “The Blooming Hour,” and “Radio Parade.” The albums revealed a restless muse and a theme that would be a constant for Nicholls: a love of vintage music – anything from classic music films like “Singin’ in the Rain” to Bessie Smith.

The title of Jenna Nicholls’ new album “The Commuter” is fitting in every sense – the story of a journey both musical and personal. In Jenna’s words: “The songs curated here represent a time of transition: from residing in NYC to a new home in upstate NY, from life in a corporate world to finding my voice in a creative one.” The recording signals a departure and new beginnings: a new producer – multiple Grammy winner Larry Campbell, new record label – Hudson Valley based Royal Potato Family, a lusher sound with inventive, fleshed-out arrangements and an astoundingly wide-ranging collection of original songs. The constant: Jenna’s unique ability to transport the listener to a different place and time with her writing and inspired singing.

Tickets $30 advance, $35 door