From inside the belly of Boston's music scene comes a new feature highlighting local acts making some noise on and off the stage. Along the banks of the Merrimack River just north of the city, a five-man band by the name of Averi jams in some homegrown space. Here is their story.

Listen and watch the making of Averi: How they meet, building a band from the foundation up, and playing a small blues club in the heart of funky downtown Portland, Maine.

Boston.com sits in on a practice session with Averi. Get a flavor of the band's sound with a tune off their sophomore effort, "Drawn to Revolving Doors."

4/7: Red Hook Brewery, Portsmouth, N.H. 4/8: The Call, Providence, R.I. 4/9: The Sad Cafe, Plaistow, N.H. 4/27: Grape Street, Philadelphia, Penn.  Averi Website

Are you a fan of Averi? Discuss the band here.  Best spot around Boston to catch local music?  Which local bands are you following?  More music boards

"For Better or Worse" (recorded in studio by Boston.com)  'The Way We Go Out' ('Drawn to Revolving Doors')  'Everything With You' ('Drawn to Revolving Doors')

Local acts to watch Averi is one of 10 acts listed as the Globe's bands to keep an eye on.

Content produced by Chris Rattey and Bob Finn, Boston.com Staff.