East Side Acoustic Ensemble Summer Showcase

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Friday, July 19, 2019
8:00 pm

The East Side Acoustic Ensemble (ESAE, pronounced "easy") is a local pop-up orchestra featuring just under twenty seasoned East Side musicians who get together twice a year for an eight-week season, leading to a live show of tunes.

Every season show is different, and songs range from country duets to full-ensemble orchestrations of Wilco.

This summer, ESAE rounds up hits from its last several seasons, plus a few never-performed tunes, in this intimate listening-room show