Saturday, July 5
MARIÉ DIGBY

Girls, put this on while you’re getting ready for the prom. Fathers, take note: Teenage girls in America finally have an intelligent musical role model to look up to. Sitting at her baby grand piano wearing summer dresses in colorful hues, the half-Irish, half-Japanese, California-born Marié Digby sings smooth songs about heartache and romance. She conveys genuine emotion and demonstrates musical sensitivity while strumming her acoustic guitar, playing the piano, and singing about matters of the heart. If you’re looking for a fresh, clean sound, this is it. If you are a fan of her artsy folksy interpretation of Rihanna’s “Umbrella”—last year’s YouTube phenomenon—you will be pleased to know that Hollywood Records just released her debut CD entitled Unfold. On “Say It Again,” her vocal chords do not scream powerhouse, nor do they whisper meekly. The song is a smart balance between feminine, flirty, and chic. Her songs have a nice ebb and flow and her laidback lyrics on songs like “Stupid for You” actually put you in a good mood. She might even inspire you to pick up a guitar and write a song of your own. Marié, looks like we will see you on the CD stands at Starbucks, listen to you on i-Tunes, and hear your music in every chick flick this summer. This special concert will be held in the intimate Leopard lounge at the Town Ballroom. Space is limited.

—judy sperry

7pm. Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street (852-3900/townballroom.com).

$10 advance (box office, Tickets.com/888-223-6000) or $12 at door.