Old Tom & The Lookouts:

Old Tom & the Lookouts, spear-headed by Alex Calabrese, is a Boston-based indie-folk band. Through brooding lyrics and wistful melodies, Old Tom’s projects culminate to cast a lens on mental health. Alex’s striking vocals pay homage to influences such as Tom Waits, Phoebe Bridgers, and Frightened Rabbit.

The band’s latest original record, a co-creation with violinist and vocalist Cecilia Vacanti, Just For Beasts, depicts a story of non-linear progress and perseverance. Old Tom & the Lookouts have been seen on Sofar Sounds stages throughout the U.S., as well as iconic venues such as Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), City Winery (Boston, MA), Pete’s Candy Store (NYC, NY), and Skylark Lounge (Denver, CO).

Toby McAllister:
Known primarily as the founding member of Sparks The Rescue, Toby has been playing music since he was old enough to hold a guitar. He spent his 20’s touring the world in a 15 passenger van with his best friends. When Sparks started to slow down, he settled back in Maine with his family. The pandemic brought on an unexpected source of inspiration, which led to the first solo EP for McAllister titled, Daydreamin. Since then, he has shared the stage with acts such as Drake White, Kasey Tyndall, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, Dalton & The Sheriffs, The Mallett Brothers Band, Eddie Montgomery, Eli Young Band, Carly Pearce, and supported Rhett Miller & The Old 97’s on a tour in Spring of ’22. He is gearing up for his third release in the fall of 2024.