Bonnie Paine (unplugged), Laura Newman @ THE PALINDROME, PT TOWNSEND

Bonnie Paine: www.bonniepaine.com

Laura Newman

https://www.abracadabratrip.com/mamaearthbio

Bonnie Paine is a luminous force in contemporary roots music, known for performances that feel both intimate and electrifying. Celebrated as the ethereal voice and multi-instrumentalist behind Elephant Revival, Bonnie has captivated audiences with her unique songwriting on cello, musical saw, guitar and various percussion instruments; from big calf skin bass drums to djembe, to her signature snared electric washboard and stomp box. She has shaped a sound that blends Americana, Indie Art Rock, Acoustic Folk, Alternative and Celtic influences into something deeply transportive and soul-stirring.

On May 8, 2026, Bonnie steps into a new light with the release of her highly anticipated debut solo album, Unseen, weaving together an intimate collection of melodies that are as haunting as they are restorative.

Her songs carry a rare kind of authenticity- earthy yet ethereal, grounded yet expansive. Her voice moves effortlessly from tender vulnerability to soaring, spine-tingling power. There’s a natural, almost elemental quality to her singing, as though it rises from the landscapes that inspire her. Whether delivering a hushed ballad or an impassioned anthem, she invites listeners into a space of reflection, connection, and awe.

Born in the Oklahoma countryside and rooted in the mountains of Colorado, Bonnie’s songwriting is deeply influenced by the geography of the heart and the natural world. Her sound isrichly layered yet beautifully uncluttered, allowing harmonies and acoustic textures to breathe. Lyrics unfold poetically, creating music that feels like a journey through both inner and outer landscapes. In every note, Bonnie Paine radiates sincerity and creative courage. Her artistry doesn’t just entertain, it uplifts, awakens, and remindslisteners of the quiet magic woven through everyday life. As a multi-instrumentalist, her performances feel alive and organic. There's a sense of joyful spontaneity in the way she inhabits the stage balancing playful charisma with deep emotional presence. Bonnie’s concerts move like a living soundtrack: part strippeddown vulnerability, part slow-burn crescendo, part rhythmic propulsion.While she has long been a collaborative force in the indie-folk scene, she has shared that her most fleshed-out musical concepts come to her in solitude. Now, that inner world takes center stage. Marking a major milestone in her career, this new chapter finally find a home of their very own.

About Laura:

"Mama Earth" Laura Newman is a voice of liberation and a prolific singer and songwriter who has opened 6 times for Neil Young at the Greek Theater in Berkeley (CA), Jones Beach (NY) and stadiums across the West Coast.

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In 2017 she founded the ABRACADABRA TRIP with Tycho Dan and a team of global musicians in NYC.  They has created hundreds of unforgettable rock n' roll flash-mobs in the street, bringing people together in a celebration of unity.

The Abracadabra band recently recorded an album with John Medeski and in 2022 the toured to Ukraine on a mission of peace and healing through music. 

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For 16 years she was the Lead Soloist and a Composer for Reverend Billy's Church of Stop Shopping, playing the Latitude Festival (UK), Conway Hall (UK), Burning Man with Joan Baez (NV) Castro Theater (CA), and sang over 50 shows at Joe's Pub (NY).  She is also a featured vocalist on DayBreaker, opening for the Weather Girls on a national broadcast and performing at Sony Hall (NYC).

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Mama Earth is a master freestyle singer, creating spontaneous improvised jams with global musicians and solo.  She's studied with Bobby McFerrin & Rhiannon at the Omega Institute as well as with Freestyle Love Supreme.  She has led thousands of group freestyles and circle songs around the world, at campfires, protests, festivals and on international stages.​

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Mama Earth is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts."

@ The Palindrome

6:30p doors, 7:00p show

All ages, some seating available, bar w ID (local wine & cider!) 

This may be an acoustic unplugged style music show, please silence all devices

Thank you to our hosts www.eaglemountwinery.com! 

Consider booking The Palindrome for your special event this Spring or Summer!

EVENT & VENUE INFO:

• This is a small venue and may be quite cozy

• Enter through the tasting room deck entrance

• Free parking on site

• The Palindrome is partially ADA accessible. Please email boxoffice@fremontabbey.org with questions and for accommodations.

• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

• Seating is not guaranteed or reserved unless noted.

• Standing room in back

• To respect the performing artists and your fellow attendees, please refrain from talking and texting during the performances

• No professional cameras or cameras with shutters allowed in the venue.

• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.

• Phone and video may be permitted for some shows, from the standing area only please.

• Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.

• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted. Please request by emailing boxoffice@fremontabbey.org.   Kids tickets do not include a chair at this venue. 

• Equity & Inclusion - Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome. fremontabbey.org/respect