The Cambridge Arts Council is pleased to be bringing nationally-acclaimed indie artist, Caroline Rose, to the Hyde Park Opera House on May 30.

A self-proclaimed “failed scholar and modern-day hobo,” 24 year-old Caroline Rose has broken her long string of short circuits with a live-wire national debut, I Will Not Be Afraid (August 19th / Little Hi! Records) that draws on her roots in rockabilly, vintage country, and blues to capture her unique and distinctive vision. Written and arranged by Rose and co-produced with multi-instrumentalist Jer Coons (with Pat Melvin on bass), I Will Not Be Afraid chronicles Caroline’s wandering years; a disillusioned youth constantly demanding freedom and the most from life. Raised in the Northeast (and currently living in her van), Rose is a rare mix of Northern grit and Southern charm whose musical influences trace back to her family’s Southern roots, running deep into the heart of Mississippi. “You can hear my history in the music,” Rose says. “It’s a bit rough around the edges, a bit wild, but American music through and through.”

Opening support for Rose will be provided by Elmore, VT-based, Christine Malcolm, who released her debut Crickets, Coyotes, and the Big Yellow Moon on April 21, 2015. Malcolm will be joined by The Vermont House Band, a varied collection of experienced local players who helped her construct her debut and who accompany her during live performances.

This event is being presented by Cambridge Arts Council and made possible by the support of Halogen Media Works / Halogen Records. For tickets and information go to https://squareup.com/market/cambridgearts.