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Songs & Stories: Ava Rush, Talia Sporkin, Samantha Kira

  • The Lilypad 1353 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA, 02139 (map)

$10 admission / 10pm doors / 10:30 show / seated & standing

Join Samantha Kira, Talia Sporkin, and Ava Rush for a night of heartfelt songwriting, catchy melodies, and genre-blending sounds. Bringing together roots-rock, pop, country, and folk influences, these three singer-songwriters offer unique perspectives on love, heartbreak, growing up, and everything in between. From powerful vocals and energetic instrumentals to intimate storytelling and cheeky lyricism, this is a show full of raw emotion, relatable lyrics, and plenty of personality.

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Samantha Kira

is a roots-rock singer-songwriter whose overthinking turns into lyrics you can feel, giving you space to exist without an apology. Raised on the Jersey Shore and deeply influenced by classic rock legends such as Fleetwood Mac, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, and Grace Potter, she balances loud, energetic songs featuring electric guitars and dynamic drums with slower, emotionally driven acoustic tunes. She has a love for storytelling and laying her heart on her sleeve during performances, giving audiences a window as much into her life as their own. 

In addition to regularly performing across New Jersey, New York City, and Boston, Samantha is an award-winning songwriter and earned first place in Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey. A semifinalist of the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only Music Contest, this multi-instrumentalist and producer continues to write and perform music that both grooves and soothes.

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Talia Sporkin

is a singer-songwriter whose music seamlessly blends pop, country, and folk influences with a sharp lyrical perspective and thoughtful storytelling. Her carefully crafted songs have struck a chord with a dedicated online following, inspiring and resonating with listeners on a personal level. Sporkin’s social media presence has caught the eye of artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Maisie Peters, Gracie Abrams, and Gigi Perez, who have shared their praise for her work online. While still developing her sound, Sporkin crafts music that turns personal experiences into songs that feel both intimate and universal.

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Ava Rush

is redefining what it means to be a pop-country artist. She carries the storytelling, emotion, and heart of country music—but she didn’t grow up in Nashville. She grew up in Long Island, shaped by New York energy, attitude, and style. Her world is late nights, red lips, heels, and cheetah print, but also writing about heartbreak, love, and growing up.

Through her evocative lyrics and powerful vocals, Ava’s songs demonstrate her raw emotions and ability to stay true to her unique artistic vision. Ava has been working on recording her debut album, which contains songs of various topics such as feeling used and discarded, love and heartbreak, and growing up. Her songs are rooted in country storytelling, while also showing her sense of humour through her cheeky, playful lyricism. Ava is currently working on her debut album which explains her different perspectives throughout her college relationships. Her songs “Fix Him Again”, “Happy Hour”, and “Never Trust A Man”, bring young girls into her world and make her fans feel like they are gossiping with her. Ava wants her audience to feel seen for their struggles, while also making light of her tragic love life.

 As well as recording her album, she has also been playing shows with her band around Boston at venues such as The Middle East, The Lily Pad, The Burren, Caffe Nero, The Red Room, and more. She is excited to release her album soon and to continue to grow her artistry.

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Earlier Event: November 2
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Later Event: November 4
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