Soggy Po' Boys, Celia Woodsmith will bring jazz, soul to North Andover

Beth McDermott, Wicked LocalTue, May 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM UTC

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The Soggy Po’ Boys, a New England band known for its lively blend of New Orleans jazz, blues, R&B, and funk, will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Crossroads Music Series in North Andover, according to a community announcement.

They’ll be joined by Celia Woodsmith, the Grammy-nominated lead singer of the all-female string band Della Mae.

The Soggy Po’ Boys have built a reputation for channeling the sounds of New Orleans while adding their own twist, according to the announcement. Their repertoire includes New Orleans jazz, Caribbean tunes, soul and brass band street music, according to the announcement.

The Soggy Po’ Boys are performing Saturday, May 9, at at Crossroads Music Series in North Andover.

Woodsmith is expected to bring a bold, soulful voice to the stage. Besides fronting Della Mae, she leads the Boston-based rock band Say Darling. Her vocals have been described as “bold and brazen” by The Bluegrass Situation, according to the announcement.

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Crossroads Music Series is a volunteer-run program of the North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. It presents live performances from local, national and international musicians.

Tickets are available at www.crossroadsmusicseries.org.

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