Newton resident and former Franklin parent Rob Siegel (robsiegel.com) is well known in Boston folk music circles as an innovative songwriter who produces memorable, intelligent, well-crafted songs rooted in his suburban existence. Whether probing the mysteries of religion, the awkwardness of running into an old flame who didn't remember him, or fantasizing about running into his 21-year-old self and drinking him under the table, Rob's songs provide both funny and serious vectors to connect with an audience. Sing Out magazine says "Siegel's talents run far wider than great writing; he is uniquely entertaining and thoughtful." Rob has opened for Bill Staines, Vance Gilbert, Jack Hardy, and others. His recent CD "Voices from the Right Brain: Rob Siegel Live at Club Passim" reached #52 on the Folk DJ charts.