WALDOBORO — The Adam Ezra Group returns to The Waldo on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

"This underground Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere, establishing a connection with their fans unlike any other, and are suddenly selling out theaters throughout the Northeast," said the Waldo Theatre, in a news release. "Known for taking a month out of each year to visit the living rooms of his fans around the country and his live streamed concerts, Adam has built a solid fanbase."

Adam Ezra will joke with you that while the “nowhere” part might be accurate, nothing has ever just “popped” for this folk musician, activist. Without resources, connections, or any kind of clue how the music world works, Ezra began playing shows over 20 years ago. When music venues wouldn’t hire him, he played bars, bookstores, fields, and parking lots, often raising money for causes he cared about; a practice that grew into his nonprofit organization RallySound, that raised $143,000 for homeless veterans in 2023.

Says Ezra of the band’s success, “One person at a time, over many years and thousands of shows, decided to turn their heads to listen. One person at a time decided to share our music with folks they care about. That’s always been our story. It’s no fairytale, but it sure makes me proud and humbled when I look out from the stage to watch theaters full of people singing along to our music.”

These days you’ll find Ezra and his bandmates, Corinna Smith (Fiddle), Poche Ponce (Bass), and Alex Martin (Percussion), constantly out on the road.

"If you look at their tour schedule now, you can buy tickets to see them at festivals, rock venues, and theaters around the country, but you will also see their tour continuously peppered with activism and grassroots events; a testament to an artist who will never forget where he came from, and whose mission is about much more than music," said the Waldo.

General admission tickets begin at $30 for advance sales. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and concessions will be available for purchase.Visit www.waldotheatre.org for more information about tickets, upcoming events, and parking.