Alive In The Root + Catnip Junkies

Alive in the Root is a roots band from southern Maine that performs original music – a mix of bluegrass, folk, blues, jazz – and covers. AITR focuses on vocal harmonies and eclectic instrumental arrangements with guitars, mandolin, upright bass, and three-part harmonies.

And shenanigans.

Alive in the Root is

• Jessie Kessler – songwriting and arranging, lead and backing vocals, guitar, shakers, fervor, crowd control

• Dan Broder – songwriting and arranging, lead and backing vocals, guitar, mandolin, emceeing, quality control

• Leonard Commet Krill – acoustic bass, backing vocals, wisdom