Rat Tally + Morpho w/ Kate Possi – Portsmouth, NH

Rat Tally + Morpho
w/ Kate Possi
Monday, October 28
Doors 6pm / Show 7pm
All ages / Standing
$13 Member / $15 General Admission Advance/ $18 GA Day of Show

About Rat Tally:
Rat Tally is the project of singer-songwriter Addy Harris, who is based in Chicago but also has roots in Boston and Los Angeles. After emerging in 2019 with her self-released When You Wake Up EP, Harris returned in January 2021 with the single ‘Shrug’ and the announcement of her signing to 6131 Records, which has launched artists such as Julien Baker and Katie Malco. In 2022, the label released Rat Tally’s debut full-length, In My Car, existing in a similar lane of pensive indie rock but also highlights Harris’ unique knack for melody and evocative lyricism. Produced by Max Grazier, who also plays guitar in the band, the album feels equally lived-in and reflective, speaking in metaphor as much as it addresses its subjects directly.

The Alternative describes In My Car as “full of small and subtle moments,” noting its ability to create beauty through the interplay of guitar lines and vocals, and the evocative landscapes Harris builds around her lyrics. “It’s a record that feels like those odd times spent alone—a few minutes in your car before you walk into work, a cup of coffee on a weekend morning, a step outside for a late night smoke—perfectly soundtracking any one of them.”

About Morpho:
Chicago-based guitarist Kristyn Chapman will release her debut EP as Morpho on November 15, titled Morpho Season — out via Hit the North Records. The record was mixed by Slow Pulp‘s Henry Stoehr, mastered by Greg Obis of Stuck, and co-produced by Kristyn alongside Alex Burns, Will Erickson, and Joey Lemon.

While Morpho is Kristyn’s main project, she has also cut her teeth in multiple bands around Chicago, including recording and touring nationally in Waltzer. Out of this came her collaboration with Kelly Hannemann (Aunt Kelly) and Sarah Weddle (Sarah Weddle, bnny), who fill out the sonic picture of the record with bass and drums, respectively. This integration with the larger Chicago scene and a penchant for  touring bleed into the Morpho sound. There’s a grittiness tucked into the corners of Morpho Season, a sound dragged from the road that is nestled in the grooves of this record; all bruised guitar and surly tones. 

With a busy run of shows and tours planned for late 2024 and into 2025, Morpho is emerging from her cocoon.

About Kate Possi:
Kate Possi, a Boston native, has been playing around the Seacoast New Hampshire music scene for a couple of years now. Starting with the cello at 9 and later transitioning to guitar at 13, Possi has captivated audiences across New England with her indie-folk sound, both solo and with her band. Through her live performances, she shares her music with its themes like loss, heartbreak, and love. Thank you for being a part in this musical journey!

Funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation – Rutman Family Fund.

3S Artspace is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thank you to our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Portsmouth, The Brook Casino, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, and Raka.