Kittery, ME- The Seacoast's favorite New Orleans flavored jazz octet, The Soggy Po Boys, makes their debut performance at The Dance Hall on Friday, April 4 at 8:00 p.m., kicking off a month of events celebrating the three year anniversary of the Hall. With a repertoire of New Orleans standards, spirituals, contemporary music, and swing tunes, the Po Boys offer a lively blend of fun and insanity.

The Soggy Po Boys feature: Eric Klaxton-Saxophone; Colin Mainella-Trumpet; Zach Lange-Trumpet; Nick Mainella-Saxophone; Mike Effenberger-Piano; Stu Dias-Guitar and Vocals; Jim Rudolf-Drums;l Claude Fried-Sousaphone.

"I can't think of a better way to send this long, cold winter out the door than with the rich warm sounds of new Orleans" says Dance Hall director Drika Overton. "It's also a great way for us to kick-off a full month of fantastic music, dance and song."

The following night, Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m., Portland's MicroMasse, a new trio of veteran musicians, brings on the funk. Inspired by the great organ trios of the 1960's and 70's but with an ear towards the future, MicroMasse carves a deep groove to please the soul with intricate arrangements to thrill the heart. 

Organist Peter Dugas, guitarist Max Cantlin and drummer Chris Sweet combine their love of American Jazz and European improvisation with traditional and contemporary poly-rhythmic influences from Africa and Latin America. A truly unique musical experience to set foots tapping and faces smiling. 

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased at RiverRun Bookstore or at BrownPaperTickets.com

To find out more about coming April anniversary events at the Dance Hall visit www.TheDanceHallKittery.org