On Saturday, March 19, Vermont-native Justin Levinson will take the stage at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Levinson offers up a catalog of songs covering everything from hooky piano-pop to soul-baring alt-country. With lyrics that range from lively to brutally honest and an undeniable passion for his craft, he has won steady praise from audiences and critics alike since his 2005 debut.
Five years and three acclaimed albums later, Levinson maintains a solid presence that has seen him share the stage with acts as diverse as Apollo Sunshine, Serena Ryder, and Band of Horses. He has also made several major network television appearances and been nominated for several awards.
Levinson’s most recent release is 2009’s "Predetermined Fate," a full-fledged dive into alt-country. The album brought him his strongest reviews to date, bolstered by the success of Sirius radio staple "Waiting For Someone To Love Me"; the song has gone on to win Justin a nomination for Sirius’ "Singer-Songwriter Discovery of the Year".
Also performing are Brooklyn’s Nini+Ben. Having spent years performing all over the US, Europe, and Australia, in 2009, they self-released their debut full-length LP, “The Reasons we Try”. They are an innovative band with up-tempo music that’s energetic, folksy and bluesy. They are currently working on new material and touring the East Coast.
Sat. 3/19. 21+.
Doors: 8:30. Show: 9
The Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
–Chrissy Prisco