Local slacker-rock group, Otis Shanty, of Prospect Hill, is set to play a string of local shows as daylight hours add up in Somerville. The band is currently in the studio recording their next album, a double EP. Otis Shanty is Sadye Bobbette, Ryan DiLello, Julian Snyder, and Jono Quinn. The four have played for four years, and hope to play forever.

A few shows of note:

• April 27, 8:00 p.m. – The Middle East, Cambridge
• April 29, 10:00 p.m. – Hamilton College, Clinton
• May 6, 5:00 p.m. – Remnant Brewery, Somerville
• May 11, 9:00 p.m. – The Rockwell, Somerville
• May 12, 7:00 p.m. – EXIT Galleries, Allston
• May 13, 3:00 p.m. – Porchfest, Somerville
• May 20, 9:00 p.m. – Berklee Red Room Cafe, Boston

Find more info and stream music at www.otisshanty.com