May 30th AT THE RIVER LIVE MUSIC SONGWRITERS SERIES!

The 9th Monthly At the River Singer Songwriters Series will shine on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm. Join us in the intimate, inviting setting at Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Clubhouse with our talented featured songwriters!!

Featured Artists

Deborah Aufiero

Longtime singer/songwriter Deb Aufiero lives in Mansfield, MA with her husband, Mark, and two children, Thomas and Anna. She has been the supporting act for Nashville artist Amelia White at The Fallout Shelter in Norwood, MA. Deb is frequently invited to local songwriter rounds, performs at various open mics across MA and Rhode Island and has been featured at smaller venues such as The Cave in Cohasset, MA. January 19, 2025, Deb will be the headliner at Curtain Call Theatre in Braintree.

Proof; an original, six song EP, was released 1/23/2023. Available on all streaming platforms. This project was a lifetime in the making. Not easily placed within a specific genre, Deb’s music has indie folk vibes with gospel/blues tones and SO much more.

J. Michael Graham

Singer/songwriter J. Michael Graham, has been performing throughout New England since 2015. A 2022 Motif Music Award Nominee in the Best Americana Vocalist, his songs take listeners to places where time, location and feelings blur, creating a familiar folksy tapestry of original, creative artistry woven throughout his songs. We welcome J. Michael Graham to the At the River Songwriters Stage on May 30th!

Mary Pierce: - WOMEN FOLK

Mary Pierce, Singer/Songwriter and Narragansett resident, was inspired early on by Irish and American Folk artists. Mary has written and recorded 4 albums: Miles Away, Dublin Bay, Hideaway, Memory Road and is launching her 5th album "Warrior," which brings a compelling force of the strength and courage of women being warriors of love and hope. Her passion for writing, creative energy and her vulnerability emotes through her music. In 2023, she received the top singer/songwriter award by The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival and WICN Folk Revival Radio for one of her original songs.

Mary is the Founder of At the River Songwriters Seriesand states “I am so excited to see the growth and inspiration filling the room in the At the River Songwriters' Series each month that began 9 months ago. It is such a fabulous venue and we look forward to hearing talented local artists each month. We are also building community and friendships with our neighbors and like-hearted songwriters here At the River!"

Mary has been performing with her sister, Margi (harmony and piano) for several years and recorded the first album together called "Miles Away.” Mary and Margi’s beautiful, unique and seamless vocal blend is often referred to as ‘the third voice” and their sister bond is captured in each song. Margi and Mary perform regularly in the New England area along with the full band (fiddle, guitar, Irish whistle, piano, harmony. As their musical collaboration continues to organically evolve, they feel joy and gratitude each time they step on the stage together.

Margi Gianquinto:

Margi, (Mary’s sister), is an accomplished jazz singer, pianist, music educator, and choir director with a diverse musical background. Her love of harmony and her multiple talents are artfully blended into each of her projects across many genres-from folk to jazz. Margi divides her time between teaching, performing, and residencies with her jazz band in the Connecticut and NYC area. Margi graduated from Providence College with a degree in music (classical piano/choral) and humanities. “It has been a joy to sing/play with my sister, Mary, and see the growth we have experienced together in bringing the songs to their fullest.”

We Can't Wait Too See You AT the RIVER!!