Brown cut the album live in just three days with an all-star band that included Carey, bassist Mike Lewis (Bon Iver, Andrew Bird), and guitarist Jeremy Yivisaker (Andrew Bird, Alpha Consumer), and the resulting recordings reflect the foursome’s seemingly telepathic bond, a deeply organic chemistry fueled by a shared passion for emotional exploration and sonic discovery.
Carey, Brown’s lush new album, Freeway, is an utterly mesmerizing collection, a delicate yet forceful reckoning with change that’s marked by the push and pull of unabashed intimacy and a slow-burning intensity. Recorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio and co-produced by Bon Iver drummer and acclaimed solo artist S. I’ve been hovering at a crossroads, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.” “The songs mirror so many transitions: in my musical life, in my home life, in my creative life, in my country. "The arts are a bustling industry that supports a plethora of diverse jobs, generates significant revenues for local businesses and to federal, state, and local governments, and provides quality of life that positions communities to compete in our 21st century creative economy" - ROBERT L.“This record marks a major shift for me,” says Pieta Brown. It is estimated that the Opera House generates upwards of $787,000 in revenue for the businesses within town of Stoughton. Non-local attendees spend significantly more than local attendees. In addition to the $600,000+ generated by ticket sales at the Opera House each year, studies show that event-related spending by arts patrons averages nearly $20 per person in additional spending for hotels, restaurants, parking, souvenirs, refreshments, and more. This influx of visitors brings substantial revenue for Stoughton's economy. These visitors not only attend shows, but also patronize local businesses in Stoughton.
The Opera House draws over 20,000 visitors to Stoughton's vibrant downtown each year. The Stoughton Opera House is the heart of the creative economy in Stoughton.
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