BELFAST — Cara & the Crowd, the latest project of Maine songwriter and fiddler Cara Lauzon, will take the stage on Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Underground Lounge, 17 Court Street, in Belfast. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m. 

"The group, best described as a world jam band, creates an outrageous blend of genres," said an Underground Lounge news release. 

Their songs tell the story of Lauzon's life of adventure, joy and trauma, drawing on influences from her travels across 45 countries by hitchhiking, horseback riding and caravanning.

"The band’s fiddle-driven sound tells a story of adventure and healing," said the news release.

The group features acoustic guitar, violin, electric bass, harmonious vocals, and percussion. Their sets pair traditional music from around the globe with fusion originals that incorporate poetry from Lauzon's travels, along with a healthy dose of funk.

The group came together while Lauzon was studying abroad in Valencia, Spain, where she saw an opportunity to bring her travel stories and poetry to life alongside the traditional music she loves. 

For more information and to hear their live sound, visit www.caralauzon.com/caraandthecrowd.

The band strives to bring awareness to mental wellness, pairing the soaring tones of the fiddle with lyrics pulled from the journeys of Lauzon and her bandmates: AnneMarie Shawi, Sofia Hart, Xander Haselmann, Graham Lent, and Connor Merenberg. 

The Underground Lounge is Belfast's volunteer-led, coffeehouse-style DIY music series, held beneath the Basil Burwell Community Theatre and dedicated to bringing Maine-based and regional talent to the stage during the off-season.

The venue offers food and drink by donation. 

Sliding scale admission is $10-$20 at the door, cash only.