Sophia Cacciola: Profiles from the Quiet-D Illustrations

Sophia Cacciola, 2011. By Travis Simpkins

     On Quiet Desperation, Sophia Cacciola pretty much plays herself. She's one of the hip musicians that frequent the Jam space and assorted house parties celebrating the Boston music scene. Alongside her husband, Michael J. Epstein, she is working hard to promote their band- Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, and having a good time with it.

Quiet-D Episode 19- "The WBCN Rumble"

      In real life, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is indeed a band Sophia fronts with her husband, Mike Epstein. It is one of many musical collaborations they are working on together... others include The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, Space Balloons and Darling Pet Munkee. A gifted percussionist, Sophia can wail heavily one minute and tap the next with equal ease. She can go from screaming to being demure in a flash, as musical mood dictates. She's a great songwriter, and a unique, creative talent. Their stuff is acclaimed regularly, but most recently, DNFMOMD was honored by TIME Magazine when it placed their video for "Episode One: Arrival" in the Top Ten list. Read more here: http://donotforsake.com/ and here: http://michaeljepstein.com/ And check out the TIME article here: www.time.com

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling- "Episode One: Arrival"

Space Balloons- "The Mustache Song"

Darling Pet Munkee- "X-Ray Specs"

Quiet Desperation #4, 2011. By Travis Simpkins