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The Local & NH Music Collective present Willy Chase live @ The Local! Willy is a singer-songwriter with roots in Connecticut's sprawling countryside. Raised on a 600-acre family farm, he draws inspiration from picturesque landscapes, his deep bonds to loved ones, and the simple joys of rural life. Willy's poignant lyrics reflect personal struggles and connections, shaping his heartfelt songs. In 2022, after six determined attempts, he triumphed in a Gilford singer/songwriter contest, capturing hearts with raw talent and perseverance. Willy Chase's life is a testament to resilience, creating soul-stirring music that celebrates enduring connections and the power of perseverance. His melodies touch the souls of listeners, leaving an indelible impact. INSTAGRAM: @willychasemusic FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/willychasemusic SOUNDCLOUD (audio): https://soundcloud.com/willy-chase

The Local & NH Music Collective Present Zak Trojano Live @ The Local! "… supple but assured, reflecting a blend of humility and bravado -- rich, resonant, and resolute in ways that set him apart and make an immediate impression." - Acoustic Guitar Zak Trojano is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, a finger-style guitar player, a fly-fisherman, and a beer drinker. He watches more than he talks, the guy at the end of the bar nursing a drink while the afternoon light angles in, letting the conversation pile up around him like snowfall. He grew up in New Hampshire, outside of town in a cabin built by his parents. His father was a drummer who held down a regular country gig, and nights after work he would loosen his tie and show his son the finer points of Ginger Baker and Elvin Jones. In New Hampshire they drove around in trucks, and Prine and Dylan cassettes showed up in most of those trucks. Zak made Eagle Scout, got his knots down. Then it was college and out, wandering the country from the desert Southwest to Great Plains until he ran out of money, washing windows to work up the bus fare home. After a while it seemed like he ought to write some songs, and he did: heavy songs with a light touch; an AM radio throwback voice and an intricate finger-style technique framed by a drummer’s rhythm. Since then, Trojano has found a variety of outlets for his diverse musical interests: co-founding the much acclaimed folk trio Rusty Belle in 2006, appearing on records by Chris Smither (Time Stands Still, Still on the Levee), Jeffrey Foucault (Shoot the Moon Right Between the Eyes), Peter Mulvey (Letters From a Flying Machine) and Chris Pureka (How I Learned to See in the Dark). All while touring and releasing his solo records (Two Lines, Yesterday’s Sun, I Took Molly to See the Butterflies). In recent years, Trojano’s solo work has found the spotlight with discerning listeners everywhere. Stage by stage, in clubs, music halls, bars, and coffeehouses across the country, he has honed a live show that keeps audiences glued to the stage, like a rare conversation with an old friend who doesn’t usually say much, but plays a mean guitar. INSTAGRAM: @zaktrojano FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/zaktrojano WEBSITE: http://www.zaktrojano.com SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EzsQr54GYwIBS4n3Yfryc... YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@zaktrojano