We are thrilled to welcome Portland-based singer/songwriters Katie Matzell and Cilla Bonnie who have recently put together a new band called Rosa Rugosa.

Katie (lead vocals) and Cilla (bass & vocals) will be joined by Gary Gemmiti (Rustic Overtones) on drums, and Portland singer/songwriter Dominic Lavoie on guitar and vocals.

Katie Matzell is a singer and songwriter from Portland, Maine who released her debut EP at the start of 2018. MaineToday called the debut “fierce and dazzling,” adding that Matzell’s vocals are “sweet, full and gorgeous” with a “richness to them that make the songs burst all the more.” The Deli Magazine said “Matzell’s voice, both effortless and simple, floats above a sea of washy keys and pocket grooves, calling comparisons to not only her influences of the past (Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin), but to her contemporaries — Norah Jones and Emily King immediately come to mind.”

Cilla Bonnie is a working bass player, singer and songwriter. She joined Session Americana at Skål last year, and over the past 15 years she’s played, toured and recorded in numerous projects in Maine, Boston and Los Angeles. Cilla’s music is a blend of R&B-inspired groove and structure similar to Radiohead. In addition to her solo project, Cilla often plays bass for Boston-based soul artist Ali McGuirk.

We are in for a very special evening!