The Folk Project Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio with Don Sarlin

Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves, plus a deep knowledge of American fiddle traditions. He’s also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts, and a consummate songwriter with lyrical depth to complement the instrumental virtuosity.
Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio adds guitar, upright bass, and three-part vocals to the mix, elevating Rob’s eclectic originals with intricate instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and irreverent humor.
Rob Flax is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator whose musical talents know no bounds. From performing with icons like B.B. King and Tower of Power to collaborating with Jacob Collier and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rob’s versatility shines across genres. As a composer, he’s contributed to film, choreography, and original projects. In his “One Man Band” shows, Rob uses a looper pedal to transform his violin into a symphony, alongside guitar, piano, and percussion. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, Rob’s mission is to spread joy and light, inspired by Fred Rogers and his playful, creative spirit.

Don Sarlin, guitarist and songwriter, began his musical career in his late teens and toured with Van Morrison, David Bromberg, Mary Travers, Esther Phillips, Dean Friedman and others. He co-founded The TriSonics, an acoustic trio featuring guitar, dobro and bass, with three genre-jumping instrumental albums to date. He likens his songs to screenplays, capturing characters, a plot, a place and a time, and performs memorable solo guitar instrumentals as well. He’s also been known to share stories of his remarkable and occasionally terrifying adventures as a kid on the road. He is an exceptional guitarist performing captivating original tunes and memorable solo instrumentals.