Alive in the Root

As the entertainment coordinator on the town committee that organized the 2026 Falmouth Fest, I'm very happy to report that Alive in the Root was absolutely fantastic! Their outstanding musicality, stage presence and song selection made them a hit. They are polished and yet great fun. From the little kids in front of the stage to the seniors sitting in the front row -- and everyone in between -- they earned the happy hootin' and hollering applause they received after every song. They're super professional and thus were very easy to work with. I recommend them wholeheartedly!

We had originally selected Alive in the Root for closing out our summer music in the park series. Unfortunately, we had to cancel but were able to reschedule for another event the following week! I greatly appreciated their flexibility for changing dates and still providing an outstanding performance! They played a great mix of covers and originals which fit so well into our event. I would absolutely recommend this talented group of musicians for any event!

Alive in the Root is everything we look for in a band at Andy's Old Port Pub.

Front-woman Jessie Kessler has one of those voices that just stops you in your tracks. She can go from beautifully soft and intimate to gritty, powerful, and absolutely mesmerizing in the span of one song. More than that, she *feels* every lyric—and you feel it too.

Their set lists are one of my favorite things about them. They pull out songs you don't hear every weekend, yet somehow everyone knows every word. It's the kind of music that has people looking at each other saying, "Oh my God, I LOVE this song!" Before long, they're singing along, dancing, or both.

The band's originals are fantastic and I've yet to hear a spin on a cover that wasn't as enjoyable the original recording... or made even better. That being said, I feel their biggest strength is that they know how to read a room. They don't just play a set—they build the night. They know when to bring the energy up, when to let people settle into a song, and how to create exactly the vibe we're hoping for.

As a venue owner, I also can't say enough about how easy they are to work with. They're professional, organized, communicative, show up prepared, and make everything easy on the administrative side—which is worth its weight in gold.

We've had a lot of great bands play Andy's over the years, and Alive in the Root is one I never hesitate to put back on the calendar. They're talented, they're fun, they understand our crowd, and they consistently deliver a great night. That's about the highest compliment I can give a band.

Alive in the Root performed for my husband's surprise 50th birthday party. They brought everything they needed to put on a great show and were very versatile with their set. Vocals were top notch and they went above and beyond by learning his favorite song. Would absolutely recommend!

Alive at the Root has been enthusiastically received several times at Piper Shores! They have performed an energetic well-rounded performance that showed a lot of positive personality and dynamic song selection! Their original songs were excellent as well as their musicianship! I would highly recommend them for any event and expect an excellent show!