On Saturday night, Nina Violet celebrated the release of her new CD, We’ll Be Alright, at the Pit Stop on Duke’s County avenue in Oak Bluffs. Catty-corner to Tony’s, in the town’s Arts District, the place has been a garage, a jazz joint, a consignment shop for art, a recording studio and more, so it has a homey industrial feel to it — a spot for getting all kinds of creative things done. It’s owned by Nina’s father, Don Muckerheide, who hosted the celebration.

Chairs were set up around a central stage, lit by simple clip-on work lamps and littered with a tangle of cords and mic stands. The guests were fellow musicians and longtime Nina Violet supporters who had contributed funds to help get the CD produced, so the vibes were inclusive and warm. It was definitely a family affair — joining Nina on stage were two of her sisters, Marciana Jones and May May Oskan and, for at least one song, her mother Michelle Jones.

I have attended Nina’s concerts at the Katharine Cornell Theatre and the Chilmark Potluck jam and never know exactly what to expect, or who. She plays with Marciana a lot, Jemima James may sit in, or sometimes Milo Silva will unleash his morin huur (horsehead fiddle) from the Mongolian steppes to underline Nina’s mournful side. Or perhaps, as here at the CD party, Bridget Conlon will lend her voice and old friend Willy Mason may sing a number of his songs. Here too, were Dan Waters, Stu Gardner, Ezra Lowrey on guitar, Shawn (Bones) Barber on bass, Zack Sawmiller on drums, Geordie Gude on harmonica, keyboardist Adam Lipsky and Gregg Harcourt mixing.

The music? Nina’s sensibility brings me back to the sixties when folk musicians were sinking deep roots in both their country’s soul and their own psyches. But her folk sensibility is tinged with a devil-may-care attitude for categories and blends a boho, punk, post-modern style with good old rock. When I listen hard I find myself thinking of e.e. cummings. It’s difficult to explain but easy on the ears and deeply involving.

A CD release party on Martha’s Vineyard in December — what could be better? It’s a time when talented musicians break from touring or playing crowded venues to celebrate the long-term friendships that support a uniquely creative Island community. The event was such a success that more are planned for this Oak Bluffs venue. Stay tuned.

— Sam Low