Ksenia has been performing live since the age of 12 and has opened for Willie Nelson, The Indigo Girls, Warren Zevon, Marc Cohn, Robert Cray, The Guess Who, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Ferron, Paula Poundstone, Aleka’s Attic, Aimee Mann, and Marti Jones.
In addition she has shared the stage with Patty Griffin, Amy Correia, Catie Curtis, Martin Sexton, Robin Lane, Amy Fairchild, Cosy Sheridan and Laurie Geltman. Currently she is touring throughout the New England area with The Porch Party Mamas.
She has a degree in classical guitar from the University of Connecticut and provides private guitar lessons to students. She hosts guitar jams, open mics, online music lessons and guitar summer camps for her students on a regular basis.
Ksenia Mack has 3 released albums Words, Lost Across America and Letters from the Jalopy. In addition she records and performs with the Boston based band The Porch Party Mamas.
“Ksenia Mack is her own woman, and she makes her own highly individual music. She entertains with an honest, emotional glow.”
“Ksenia Mack’s “Letters from the Jalopy” is an artfully produced collection of beautiful and thoughtful songs with captivating melodies, sung expertly with intensity and at times whimsy.”
“Distinctive… Blends cynicism and comic relief…”
“Captivating… A clear strong voice, fine sense of dynamics…”
“Ksenia Mack is an artist’s model– she captures the spotlight without losing the pure sensuality of her style– a killer blend!”
“Ksenia Mack is one of the most creative, imaginative songwriters I have encountered. Her songs take you on journeys to new worlds. The music is fresh, the melodies surprising and satisfying. Each song is a complete and unique experience, delivered by a voice that can caress as well as deliver a powerful punch of emotion. Definitely one of my favorite singer/songwriters.”
“Mack’s strong, honey-warm voice rolls through, bearing beautiful word droplets, and before you know it, the emotion is pouring all around you. You stand in it, letting it soak you to the bone because it feels so good.”
Ksenia Mack teaches in person guitar lessons to students from Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, Arlington, and Winchester, Massachusetts. Zoom guitar lessons are provided to anyone. She specializes in acoustic guitar and teaches beginner to advanced students. Lessons are tailored to student’s interests and skill level. Emphasis is on playing enjoyable music right away.