Lulu's Fate brings their unique blend of old-time Appalachian, early swing, country blues and more to The Loft! You may have seen them locally at the 2024 Heritage Days Festival or the Allegany County Historical Society's Gatsby Gala. Mandolinist/guitarist Tom Espinola is also a frequent performer at the Historical Society's events.

Lulu’s Fate is a trio performing a variety of traditional American music as well as original and “new traditional” songs and tunes. The group is comprised of Tom Espinola (guitar, mandolin & vocals), Kristen Jones (cello & vocals) and Kara Bolling (vocals). Lulu’s Fate combines virtuosic instrumentals with tight three-part harmonies to create new interpretations of traditional Appalachian music. They also mix in a variety of country blues, Dixieland, sea chanteys, southern string band tunes, covers ranging from Hank Williams to Tom Waits, and original songs and instrumental tunes by Tom Espinola.

Since 2013, Lulu's Fate has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, Washington Folk Festival, Takoma Park Folk Festival, Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival, Institute of Musical Traditions and numerous coffeehouses and house concerts throughout Maryland, DC and Virginia. Their album "The Blackest Crow" was voted Best Debut Recording by the Washington Area Music Association in 2014.

Tickets only $15

Lulu’s Fate