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SUMMARY:Monica Rizzio - Jan. 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:A bonfire on a beach. A couple of days with the one you love. Simply doing…nothing. The little joys in life. Americana singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio’s new album\, Sunshine Is Free\, is all about the simple things that make it all worth it. The concept for Sunshine Is Free was born on the road\, as Rizzio spent time under open skies while touring. Realizing she needed to step outside of a New England winter to write the follow-up to 2016’s Washashore Cowgirl\, Rizzio spent the fall of 2018 traveling from her home in Cape Cod to Nashville for writing sessions. Over a week in April at Skinny Elephant Recording\, she and producer Michael Rinne (Caroline Spence\, Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles\, Kelsey Waldon) as well as a stacked lineup of guest musicians including Mindy Smith\, Maya de Vitry\, Gwen Sebastian\, Joe Pisapia\, Will Kimbrough\, and Eamon McLoughlin\, Rizzio created a collection that focuses on finding joy in simpler things and looking for the silver lining of difficult situations. \nTitle track “Sunshine Is Free” is an upbeat number\, expanded by an infectious bass line and a rollicking banjo. The Boot says the song is “a reminder of the beautiful\, happiness-inducing parts of life\, from the free to the pricey\, the minuscule to the massive.” “Nothin’” romanticizes a perfect day without a to-do list\, spent reading Hemingway and sipping on a glass of wine. Billboard noted the track’s “delicate acoustic guitar\, steady percussion\, soaring electric guitar parts and warm vocals.” The upbeat rocker “Story of My New Year” showcases Rizzio’s versatility as a singer and declares that as a new year rolls in\, the future is boundless. Wide Open Country shined an early spotlight on “My Sweet Heart\,” a love song advising a younger self whose heart is aching. \nRizzio collaborated with longtime friend Mindy Smith for the first time on “While With You\,” with PopMatters noting that the “love song [sinks] into its soothing groove early\, with beautiful mandolin-driven instrumentation filling the spaces between the layered serenity of Rizzio and Smith’s vocal performance.” Featuring a Jerry Garcia-esque electric guitar\, “The Shire” perfectly captures the ethos of The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts\, where it was written. Growing up in a small town in East Texas\, Rizzio did what many people do in such settings: she learned to sing gospel hymns in church and received an education in classic country music\, listening to Willie Nelson\, Buck Owens\, Connie Francis and Dolly Parton. “Don’t Keep Me Up Waiting” is a waltz inspired by years of endlessly spinning Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger album\, premiered by The Bluegrass Situation. “Little Bit of Truth” centers around an eye-opening 30 days during Washashore Cowgirl’s album release tour\, which found her reconciling evangelical childhood lessons with her current beliefs. On “Sunday” she examines the intricacies of a relationship gone wrong — the track focuses on her faith and how that’s changed since she was a child. \nThroughout Sunshine Is Free\, it’s clear Rizzio has a keen ability to connect; her songs are often autobiographical\, yet delivered through a fictional approach that creates a universal experience for the listener — whether expressed using her trademark sense of humor or with such striking honesty that the pain in her voice is tangible. \n“Left with no choice to go my own way\, out here looking for a little bit of truth\,” she sings\, and you can bet she’ll be happy to share the lessons she’s learned soon.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/monica-rizzio-jan-17-2026/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Susan Werner
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of her twenty five year career\, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz)\, along with a graduate degree in voice performance\, her shows are a one-woman master class in musicianship. Although best known as an acoustic songwriter that came up through coffeehouses and folk festivals\, the Chicago-based artist has written songs in the style of Gershwin and Cole Porter\, gospel music\, traditional Cuban “son”\, and New Orleans junk piano. \nLexi Ugelow will open
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/susan-werner-3/
LOCATION:Follen Folk Nights\, Lexington MA\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Folksinger,Multi-instrumentalist,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000
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SUMMARY:The Kennedys - Nov. 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Kennedys release their first CD of all newly minted original songs in five years! \n“If you get a charge from a rich folk rock vibe\, love a super sharp guitar lick\, or appreciate a moving story song\, you will find all of that on The Kennedy’s Headwinds. Pete Kennedy’s astonishing range on any guitar he touches deftly underpins every mood of Maura Kennedy’s warm\, lyrical voice. You’ll get no resistance from these Headwinds\, only pleasure.” \n– Marilyn Rea Beyer\, Host\, WFMT’s The Midnight Special & Folkstage \nSongwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a strong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-streamed lockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic songwriting in depth\, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic. That vast overview strengthened and refined their own writing and laid the foundation for this new collection of original\, socially-conscious songs. \n“After such a deep dive into American roots music\, we felt like we had a new set of writing tools. We were ready to create this body of work\, and there’s just SO much to write about\,” says Maura. “During our five-year hiatus from writing and recording\, America changed in massive ways\, divisive ways that have shaken our whole foundation. That has to be addressed by creative artists\, those of us who have a voice to speak for others. Our love of the great things about this country\, things that are under threat\, is the reason we decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of the CD. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back “home’ to our greatness as a nation. We want to push back in a positive way against those winds.” \nIn addition to singing and writing\, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that draws from the classic canon of American roots\, in keeping with the theme of getting back “home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitars\, a vintage steel guitar\, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix\, and even a slide ukulele all add colors to a songbag of sounds that have drawn us together during hard times. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds still have the power to pull us through again. \nThe Kennedys began their writing and touring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra\, developing their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s tours across America\, Ireland\, Scotland and England. Collaborations with Nanci continued\, culminating in Pete and Maura producing her final album\, “Intersections.” Along the way\, they hosted a nationwide radio program\, “The Dharma Cafe” on Sirius/XM\, wrote and released sixteen CDs of original music\, and have been core artists on folk radio\, expanding their audience further with the inception of the AAA and Americana formats.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-kennedys-nov-15-2025/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:House of Hamil - Upcyled Celtic Folk
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania-based House of Hamil is a fixture on festival stages across the US\, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages.  Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting Contest\, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook\, where it was shared over 400\,000 times. \nThe band’s newest release\, “Wildfire” marks House of Hamil’s most compelling work to date.  Featuring their strongest and most exciting songwriting\, “Wildfire” is filled with lyrical depth\, sophisticated vocal and instrumental arrangements\, and hooks that are simply irresistible.  This album captures the vibrant energy and creativity that have become the hallmarks of a House of Hamil live show. \nWhether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels\, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads\, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road\, House of Hamil puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. \n“Great hooks\, eclectic arrangements and tuneful melodies that will certainly reach listeners from all walks of life.” – Jeff Goble\, Folk N Rock \n“Their songs are always on the edge of tradition and innovation… their performances are electrifying.” – Sarah MacArthur— Highlander Radio \n  \nSee houseofhamil.com for more information. \nTickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the concert. Doors open at 7:00 and the show begins at 7:30.  Go to Eventbrite to purchase tickets. \nClick to buy tickets now.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/house-of-hamil-upcyled-celtic-folk/
LOCATION:New Revival Coffeehouse\, Stow MA\, 353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Concert,Folksinger
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SUMMARY:Naomi Westwater
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URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/an-evening-with-naomi-westwater/
LOCATION:Live from the Living Room\, Melrose MA\, 647 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen
DESCRIPTION:$20 at the door ($5 for students)\nReservations required: HouseConcerts@fssgb.org \nYou can pay with cash at the door\, or purchase tickets in advance. \nSally Rogers and Howie Bursen have been a performing duo since they met in 1981 in a Greenwich Village coffeehouse. They play both traditional American and original songs and tunes to delight audiences from their home in Connecticut to far reaching places like Hungary and …Israel! Howie is also an award-winning winemaker and Sally is a Master Teaching Artist in Connecticut schools. \nFolk singer\, songwriter and educator Sally Rogers has performed from coast to coast for forty years. She has performed for audiences around the world at festivals\, concerts\, schools\, and most any other public place you can imagine. Sally is equally talented at stirring a crowd to sing\, or at using music to draw out even the shyest child in a classroom to become an active and enthusiastic participant. Widely known for her crystal clear voice\, Sally accompanies herself with guitar\, banjo and mountain dulcimer. Many of these instruments are used in her solo performances. \nHowie Bursen is best known for his gravity-defying\, triplet-filled\, fiddle-tune variations and is certainly one of today’s foremost practitioners of clawhammer banjo style. He has taught clawhammer at the Maryland Banjo Academy\, Common Ground and the California Traditional Solstice Festival\, and his eclectic recordings contain quite a number of stellar clawhammer solos. Speaking of eclectic\, Howie is also an excellent singer\, song-writer and guitarist\, and he makes his living as manager and head wine-maker for a Connecticut vineyard. \nTogether they present a fun-filled evening of entertainment that’s not to be missed!
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/sally-rogers-and-howie-bursen/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church\, West Roxbury MA\, 1859 Centre St\, W. Roxburty\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Concert,Folksinger,Multi-instrumentalist
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SUMMARY:Louise Coombe
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret seating. BYOB & snacks Door open at 7:00 pm \n$20 Members/ $22 non-members in advance ; $25 at the door (if available) \n  \nLouise Coombe grew up on a farm in middle TN with English parents; is a late bloomer; writes lots of Americana-folk songs and tells the stories behind them. Compared to Nanci Griffith\, Emmy Lou Harris and Alison Krauss\, she’s opened shows for America\, Joe Ely\, Jonatha Brooke\, Allison Moorer\, Greg Trooper\, Malcomb Holcombe\, Mindy Smith and Cliff Eberhardt. Her shows are warm\, intimate\, funny and thought-provoking\, as she weaves together narratives between songs peppered with humorous personal stories and historical anecdotes with her unique Southern point of view. \nCabaret seating. BYOB & snacks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/louise-coombe/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts\, Westford MA\, 10 Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Folksinger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
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SUMMARY:James Keelaghan with David Woodhead
DESCRIPTION:Admission: $30 (17 and under free)\nParking can be tricky – check this map!  parking guidance \nYou can pay with cash at the door or purchase advance tickets. \nContemporary folk songs\, at their very best\, offer an insight into the hardships\, attitudes\, and resolve of characters and events that shape our day-to-day lives. You can dress these songs up in inspired arrangements and intricate instrumentation but\, at their very essence\, the archetypal folk song is all about stories. Stories and people. Something such compelling songwriters as Eric Bogle\, Si Kahn\, Ewan MacColl\, and Stan Rogers … all understood and mined so effectively. \nJames Keelaghan\, too\, burrows into that same rich seam with equal ability and comparable conviction. To quote Eric Bibb\, the award-winning American acoustic bluesman\, after listening to Keelaghan perform: “[You’re] a joy to hear\, just beautiful.  Reminded me of the best of the best of another time – Liam Clancy\, Tom Paxton etcetera.” Less colourful but more succinct\, Dave Marsh\, the eminent Rolling Stone critic\, simply described Keelaghan as “Canada’s finest songwriter.” \nTruly\, throughout a career that now spans almost four decades\, the Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award winner has created a repertoire of incalculable importance – a unique body of work\, either inspired by or drawn from the folk tradition. Ten solo albums flush with enduring lyrical relevance. Take the beautiful but heartbreaking ballad\, Jenny Bryce\, for example. From any point of view\, it’s indistinguishable from the numerous traditional tracks covered on his disc A Few Simple Verses. \nWhat’s more\, various other originals from the Keelaghan cannon  must surely enter the domain of traditional folklore. Most notably\, Small Rebellions (highlighting the 1931 slaughter of peaceful striking miners in Bienfait\, SK); Hillcrest Mine (a prelude to the worst coal mining disaster in Canadian history); Kiri’s Piano (a triumph over adversity amidst the shameful\, racist treatment of Japanese-Canadians during WW II); Cold Missouri Waters (a harrowing portrait of the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire in the mountains of Montana) … \nA relentless musical spirit\, Keelaghan has surrounded himself with a variety of crackerjack companions down through the years that have largely included the late\, innovative\, free-spirited fiddler and composer\, Oliver Schroer\, the exuberant\, Chilean\, Latino-fusionist guitarist\, Oscar Lopez (with whom Keelaghan made two albums under the banner of Compadres)\, or the ubiquitous\, former Spirit of the West anchor and multi-instrumentalist\, Hugh MacMillan. Scrupulous audiences from Alberta to Australia bared witness to the sum of these resourceful parts. \nJames Keelaghan grew up in a bungalow in northwest Calgary\, AB\, with six siblings\, an Irish father\, and an English mum. His brother Bob would develop into a noteworthy guitarist with the excellent\, but now defunct\, Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir. From his father\, Jim\, James developed a love of history. The family record collection provided further inspiration. Traditional folk LPs by the likes of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem\, Séan Ó Riada\, and Harry Belafonte certainly caught young Keelaghan’s ear. He still cites Belafonte At Carnegie Hall as a recording that changed his life at age six! \nAppearing on over 250 recording projects\, bass player David Woodhead has worked with many influential artists including Perth County Conspiracy\, Stan Rogers\, Don Ross\, Oliver Schroer\, Loreena McKennitt\, Gil Scott-Heron\, Steve Rodby\, and David Sanborn. David has been described as “that musician who leads from in front and behind as the situation demands and seems happiest planting various challenges and musical surprises in a spirit of playfulness.” (Jowi Taylor\, CBC radio host)
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/james-keelaghan-with-david-woodhead/
LOCATION:First Parish in Waltham\, 50 Church Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Concert,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Kossoy Sisters with Kate Seeger and Dean Spencer
DESCRIPTION:Newton Corner\, MA\n$20 at the door ($5 for students)\nReservations required: HouseConcerts@fssgb.org \nThe Kossoy Sisters\, Irene Saletan and Ellen Christenson\, performed at the first Newport Folk Festival\, sang in the original Production of Woody Guthrie’s Bound for Glory\, and recorded their legendary Bowling Green for Tradition Records. They are known for their clear belllike harmonies\, which have inspired and influenced other singers. Although they sing mostly southern mountain songs\, they have also adopted other traditional and contemporary songs\, as well as written some of their own. \nIrene and Ellen began singing in harmony at the age of 8 or 9\, singing mostly what they heard around the house: songs of the 20’s and music hall songs. In their early teenage years\, they became immersed in traditional songs and became part of the music scene in Washington Square in Greenwich Village. By the age of 20\, they had performed widely in New York. In addition to Newport\, the Kossoy Sisters performed at many other festivals and coffee houses\, including the Fox Hollow Festival\, University of Chicago Folk Festival\, and the Eisteddfod in eastern Massachusetts. In 1997\, Bowling Green was reissued as a CD by Rykodisc. The Kossoys resumed performing for the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston\, the Folklore Society of Greater Washington\, the Pinewoods Folk Music Club of New York\, and participated in the Truly Acoustic Folk Festival in Cambridge\, MA and the Summer Solstice Festival in southern California\, among others. In 2001\, the Coen Brothers included the Kossoy Sisters’ version of “I’ll Fly Away” in their movie\, O Brother\, Where Art Thou. Their album Hop on Pretty Girls was released in the fall of 2002.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/kossoy-sisters-with-kate-seeger-and-dean-spencer/
LOCATION:W. Newton\, MA\, Given with reservation
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Concert,Folksinger
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000
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SUMMARY:Michelle Saylors / Mike Laureanno ~ A split bill - Oct. 18\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mike Laureanno hails from Fall River\, MA an old mill-town infamous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and famous for its chow mein sandwiches and pork pies.​A passionate performer\, Mike’s songs are visceral and evocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs deal with his gritty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and friends. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower\, TX songwriting contest\, the 2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\, TX finalist. \nMike is also a skilled recording engineer\, producer and veteran sideman. He produced and recorded all of his albums in his home studio and he served twelve years as the bass player for the legendary New York City FAST FOLK Musical Magazine founder\, Jack Hardy. \n​Mike has released four albums to date\, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013)\, Road Signs (2015)\, Tightrope (2017) and I come from Fall River (2021) \nBristol-RI-based singer-songwriter Michelle Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt Tennessee. Early musical inspirations include country\, bluegrass-gospel\, folk and Memphis blues. Michelle performed bluegrass music in the early 90s at festivals such as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Showdown. Michelle moved to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island in 2009 where she became involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open mics on several occasions. Michelle performed at the Providence Folk Festival in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022. \nIn July of 2024\, Michelle released her solo debut album titled “Hit the Creek” which features 10 original songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-received by fans and continues to gain momentum on streaming platforms nationally and recently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically and metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Michelle is currently working on her second album. She identifies her musical style as Nashville blues-country/bluegrass/folk.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/michelle-saylors-mike-laureanno-a-split-bill/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Terry Kitchen in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Terry Kitchen is a musical storyteller\, and more.  Award-winning Boston singer/songwriter Terry Kitchen pares songwriting to its most essential – a voice\, a guitar\, a story\, a glimmer of hope.  Whether in concert or on record\, Kitchen brings his songs to life with gentle wisdom\, a sharp eye for detail\, and unexpected humor.  Boston Globe critic Scott Alarik states “Terry tackles tough personal subjects with generosity of vision.”  His latest album ‘We All Dream’ is an intimate portrait of who we are at this critical moment\, and why we all need each other.  As the title song says\, we may be tired and beaten up\, but we keep trying\, and we change the world when we all dream!
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/terry-kitchen-in-concert-saturday-october-18-2025/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Concert,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T210000
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SUMMARY:Cosy Sheridan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/an-evening-with-cosy-sheridan/
LOCATION:Live from the Living Room\, Melrose MA\, 647 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
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SUMMARY:Steve Turner House Concert
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge\, MA\n$20 at the door ($5 for students)\nReservations required: HouseConcerts@fssgb.org \nSteve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments\, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms\, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist\, who also accompanies himself on the cittern\, and also plays mandolin and tenor banjo. \nSteve began his career on the Manchester\, UK folk scene at the end of the ‘60s\, with the Geordie band “Canny Fettle”\, touring with them for eight years and making two albums with them. \nIn 1979 he won the UK Melody Maker’s national “Stars of the 80s” competition\, which persuaded him to turn professional\, and for the next 12 years he toured solo\, nationally and internationally\, releasing four albums with Fellside Records during this period (Out Stack\, Jigging One Now\, Eclogue and Braiding). \nAfter 13 years away from the folk scene he made a welcome return in 2004 performing in folk clubs and festivals\, and in 2008 producing his 5th album\, the highly acclaimed “Whirligig of Time” which featured UK luminaries Martin Carthy\, Nancy Kerr and Miranda Sykes. \nSince then he has released further albums\, “Rim of the Wheel” \, “Spirit of the Game” and “Late Cut”\, and his latest much anticipated 9th album “Curious Times” featuring Martin Carthy was be released in Spring 2023.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/steve-turner-house-concert-2/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, MA\, Given when reservation is made\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folksinger,House Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250702T011202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T012322Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Andersen - Sept. 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:In addition to general admission\, we’re offering a limited number of meet-and-greet tickets. Meet-and-greet guests are invited to arrive at 6:30 pm to chat with Eric before the show — and we’ll reserve premium front-row seating just for you! \nERIC ANDERSEN’S voice\, songs\, guitar and piano playing created a career that has spanned over 45 years. He has recorded 25 albums of original songs\, and made numerous tours of North America\, Europe\, and Japan. \nHis songs have been recorded and performed by world renown artists such as Ricky Nelson\, Judy Collins\, Sandy Denny\, Fairport Convention\, The Kingston Trio\, Peter Paul and Mary\, Linda Ronstadt\, Johnny Cash\, The Grateful Dead\, Linda Thompson\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, and Francoise Hardy\, plus many others in Europe\, Australia\, England\, and Japan.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/eric-andersen-sept-20-2025/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250629T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Gauthier w/special guest Jaimee Harris
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/mary-gauthier-w-special-guest-jaimee-harris/
LOCATION:Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA\, 404 Concord Avenue\, Belmont\, 02478
CATEGORIES:Americana,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250727T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T175208Z
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SUMMARY:Pamela Means
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/an-evening-with-pamela-means/
LOCATION:Live from the Living Room\, Melrose MA\, 647 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250522T011006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T001819Z
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SUMMARY:Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante House Concert
DESCRIPTION:Reservations required: send email to HouseConcerts@fssgb.org.  $20 cash at the door (students $5\, 17 and under free) \nMeneely & van Sante present an evening of music as lively as it is eclectic\, with songs culled from maritime traditions old and new mixed with contemporary ballads about the ways of today’s world. \nJanie Meneely and Rob van Sante began coalescing as a duo in 2015\, with Rob offering support on Janie’s solo gigs whenever he was in the Washington\, D.C. area\, where she was living at the time. As a prolific songwriter of all things Chesapeake\, Janie was a well-known figure around the mid-Atlantic waterfront\, but it was Rob’s brilliant guitar work and harmony singing that really pushed her work into the greater realm of the traditional folk world where Rob had already made his mark. \nWhile Janie had stayed “local” throughout her musical career\, Rob had traveled the world\, first as a touring artist in his own right\, and then as back-up musician/sideman for\, primarily\, Alan Reid (co-founder and chief songwriter of the Battlefield Band from Scotland) and John Conolly (beloved raconteur of songs and stories pertaining to Grimsby\, among them the now-classic Fiddler’s Green). He played for festivals\, concert halls\, private living rooms and pubs in Britain\, Ireland\, China\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Canada\, the United States\, Germany\, Russia\, Japan . . . . this list goes on. Known for his trademark guitar style—primarily using alternate tunings—Rob remains a sought-after accompanist and session musician. \nProbably the most exciting element of the duo is the collaborative aspect of their latest compositions. Janie’s lyrics buoyed by Rob’s arrangements reflect a sensitive and compelling grasp of contemporary concerns\, whether it be anti-immigration policies (Lady Liberty) or the simple reminder that we set an example for future generations (For the Love of It All). But just as often\, their songs—and their on-stage banter\, for that matter—are laced with humor (sometimes bawdy!) and spill out with galvanizing energy (Whitby Ale). \nWhether they sing of long-ago tragedy\, retell a campfire ghost story or offer up a song of social justice\, their music invites audience participation\, and that\, to their mind\, remains the most gratifying aspect of any given performance.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/janie-meneely-and-rob-van-sante-house-concert/
LOCATION:Waltham\, MA\, Private home\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folksinger,House Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250525T153752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T154002Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Stone Soup Coffeehouse Fundraiser - Food & Music $25
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Roots Run Wild and High Planes Trio. Playing our garden stage\, we have Albert Del Rio\, Meera Raphael\, Lainey Dionne\, Andrew Potter\, Margaret Ferri\, Lucy Greenman\, and Ed Dean. Red Bandana Award Ceremony at 1:30pm. \n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/annual-stone-soup-coffeehouse-fundraiser-food-music-25/
LOCATION:Stone Soup Coffeehouse\, 88 Meeting Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folksinger,House Concert,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250516T205313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T205423Z
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SUMMARY:Les Sampou featured performer
DESCRIPTION:The Open Book Coffeehouse in Canton is proud to announce its next live concert on Saturday evening\, May 17\, with singer/songwriter Les Sampou. The coffeehouse is located at the Canton Public Library\, 786 Washington Street\, Canton.  Doors open at 6:45 PM; music starts at 7:30 PM.  Admission is $14 for the general public and $7 for students of any age. Tickets are available that evening on a first come\, first serve basis. (cash or checks). \n\n\nLes Sampou got her start in the Boston folk scene in the 90s and moved on to national prominence and acclaim. On the road for 15 years\, Sampou has performed at Montreal Jazz Festival\, SXSW\, Toronto Blues Festival\, Kerrville Folk Festival (where she won the New Folk Songwriting Award)\, Philadelphia Folk Festival\, Winnipeg\, and Falcon Ridge to name a few. Sampou has conducted workshops at Berklee School of Music and appeared on top syndicated radio programs such as Acoustic Cafe\, World Cafe\, and NPR. Sampou has released seven albums\, five on her own label and two on Rounder Records. Her album\, “Fall from Grace”\, topped the Gavin Americana Charts nationwide. Her release “Lonesomeville” charted number 2 on the US/European Americana F.A.R. charts.\n\n\nEnjoy the relaxing\, warm atmosphere of friendly people\, good music\, coffee\, tea\, and home baked goodies.  The Open Book Coffeehouse is located in the community room of the Canton Public Library at 786 Washington Street\, Canton\, and is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Parking is to the left when facing the library from Washington Street. Enter by the “Special Events” door to the left of the columns\, midway into the parking area. \nFor more information\, visit the Open Book Coffeehouse website at  http://library.canton.ma.us\, send an email to openbookcoffeehouse@verizon.net\, find the coffeehouse on Facebook\, or call 617-922-2551.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/les-sampou-to-play-open-book-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Open Book Coffeehouse\, Canton MA\, 786 Washington St\, Canton\, MA\, 02021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250304T020439Z
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SUMMARY:Anju
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second show in our 2025 Spring Concert Series with Anju! Anju is a songwriter\, producer\, and performer shaped by the people and places in Massachusetts and Minnesota. Their music conjures imaginary lovers\, scents of citrus\, and visions of hairy brown skin under the sun. \nAnju’s work has been highlighted by NPR’s All Songs Considered\, Rolling Stone India\, WGBH\, and Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current. They were recently an inaugural member of Club Passim’s Folk Collective\, an artist-fellow at Antenna Cloud Farm’s Experimental Institute\, and a member of New Amsterdam Records’ Composer’s Lab.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/anju-at-live-from-the-living-room/
LOCATION:Live from the Living Room\, Melrose MA\, 647 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Folksinger,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250214T225424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T225424Z
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SUMMARY:Christine Lavin
DESCRIPTION:Called “wildly entertaining” by The New Yorker\, “the unsung heroine of the latter-day folk movement” by Janis Ian and “a fresh kick in the pants!” by the late Paul Newman\, Christine Lavin performs throughout the US\, Canada and beyond. She is known for her sense of humor and her songs range from poignant observations about love\, history and science to gentle mocking of cultural trends. She has won five ASCAP Composer Awards\, The Kate Wolf Memorial Award\, and Album of The Year from the National Association of Independent Record Distributors. Her 26th solo album\, Drum School Droput\, will be released later this year. 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/christine-lavin/
LOCATION:New Song\, Bedford MA\, 10 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Folksinger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T211500
DTSTAMP:20260421T050818
CREATED:20250206T220701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T220701Z
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SUMMARY:Margaret Ferri Coffeehouse Feature with Mini Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:A musician whose inspiration to play guitar was Buffy St. Marie’s ‘Until It’s Time for You to Go’ Margaret Ferri’s roots are in folk music and lyrics are her passion!  She covers Bob Dylan\, Paul Simon\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell and many others.  She says\, “I play songs that speak to me and my life’s experiences. The emotions you hear in the songs are deep and real.”  Margaret has dedicated her ‘life in music’ to ensure that excellent songwriting from the past is not forgotten and her audience reacts with smiles and positive energy when they hear a song they love. Margaret Ferri considers this to be her gift and offers up these songs up to those who want to listen.  
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/margaret-ferri-coffeehouse-feature-with-mini-open-mic/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Open Mic
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