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SUMMARY:CANCELED **Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Kenny White
DESCRIPTION:Reserve early for this very special show with not only the inimitable Cheryl Wheeler but also Kenny White’s  piano accompaniment and his own  superb songwriting. This concert will take place in the larger space and if you reserve at musiconcentre@gmail.com the price is $35.  It will be $40 at the door\, which opens at 6:30. There are no advance sales on line. \nBuilding is wheelchair accessible and there is plenty of free parking nearby. Non-alcohol beverages and desserts on sale during intermission. For more details\, call 617-327-0542. Do not call the church. \n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/canceled-cheryl-wheeler-with-special-guest-kenny-white/
LOCATION:Music on Centre\, West Roxbury MA\, 1859 Centre St\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T193000
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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:20250912T193000
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SUMMARY:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series Presents The Cataldo and Clark Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present an evening with the Cataldo and Clark Quartet on Saturday\, September 12 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM).  The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is located in the Activity Room at the Flint Memorial Library\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA. There is a suggested donation of $10 and seats can be reserved by emailing Nrcoffeehouse@gmail.com.  A portion of the money raised will go to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library to help support the many programs and activities offered by the Library. \nThe Cataldo & Clark Quartet was formed in 2020 as an acoustic duo of Michael Cataldo and Scotty Ray Clark\, performing original songs written by lead singer Michael Cataldo. Their repertoire also includes soulful interpretations by artists ranging from Ray Charles\, Marvin Gaye\, Leon Russell\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Bob Dylan. Bassist Jim Larkin came aboard in 2022\, and keyboardist Ben Parsons joined the group in early 2025.  This is a return engagement for the group.  Here is a a tune they did when they were here last:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BSPkmoKXhw&list=RD6BSPkmoKXhw&start_radio=1 \nThe show is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  Please come and join us for what will surely be an entertaining evening of music.  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-north-reading-community-coffeehouse-performing-artist-series-presents-the-cataldo-and-clark-quartet/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T220000
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Banjo Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Banjo Music & The Banjo Musician\n\n\n\nWhy a Banjo Festival? I ask you\, “why NOT a Banjo Festival?” \nWe’re seeing banjo crop up in a lot of new music on the scene. We thought it might be fun to gather some of our local favorites and a handful of folks we’ve met in our travels. \nWhat to Expect: fingerpicking\, strumming\, clawhammer – traditional\, bluegrass\, jazz\, country\, punk – old friends\, new friends\, banjo pals a plenty. Maybe a guitar or two\, but mostly banjos. Sponsored by Stone Soup Coffeehouse partnering with our dear friends at Nick-A-Nees at 75 South St\, Providence\, RI 02903. \n2 Stages | Music from 3pm to 10pm | $10*\nfeaturing Ed Sweeney\, Bird & Augur\, Folk the Empire\, Kate Mick  Andrew Pauls (PA)\,  Ken Perlman (MA)\, Carolyn Shapiro(NY)…and more to come! \n*100% of the door goes to artists
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/rhode-island-banjo-festival/
LOCATION:Nick-A-Nee’s\, 75 South Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass,Outdoor Summer concert Series,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse August\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present our third and final of three Summer Showcases on Saturday\, August 16 at 4 PM in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park\, located at 15 Central Street in North Reading. The performers are Ric Page as well as 4 first-timers – Kristen Harlov\, Tom Hanlon with Leslie Bryant and Peter LaGuerre. They represent a group of very talented musicians with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show. Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted. All the proceeds go to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! The links to the Facebook page and YouTube channel are:https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehousehttps://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse\nThere is plenty of free parking. Again\, we start at 4 PM. Please come\, bring a blanket\, a chair\, maybe something to eat or drink and sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music! In the event of inclement weather\, we hope to be able to move the show indoors in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library located at 147 Park Street in North Reading. We will do our best to make that announcement should we need to\, as early as possible. If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-august-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:SUN. Nov. 16: Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz.  Tribute to Veterans and more \nLINDEN TREE’S 41ST SEASON CONTINUES.   SUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 16.  \nSunday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm. Doors open 1:30. \nNew Location.  Temple Emmanuel\, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield\, MA 01880 \n                          New Comfy seats\, Handicapped accessible. \n Linden Tree favorites\, Maine’s Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz return to our stage to entertain with songs and stories from their Veterans Tribute Concerts celebrating the men and women who served in all wars. Many were written by Curt’s whose father served in the Navy. The concert will also feature them singing  favorite songs and stories from their other recordings. \n Curt Bessette is an award winning singer songwriter who has performed across the United States in concerts and festivals. Jenn Kurtz is celebrated as an amazing harmony singer and arranger and is always available to answer questions about her home state of Missouri.   \n Veterans might remember Curt and Jenn were here at Temple Emmanuel with their Veteran’s program with funds donated to the building of Wakefield Veteran’s Memorial.    Curt and Jenn have a new song of theirs called\, “I’m Not Me Anymore” about PTSD.  Part of the proceeds will be donated to Veteran service organizations.  \nAdmission is $25\,  $10 for those under 18.  VETERANS also $10. Reserve your seat : 978-326-7905. cash or check at the door.  \nLinden Tree Concerts are at Temple Emmanuel\, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield\, MA.   www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/8097/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse July\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present the second of three Summer Showcases on Saturday\, July 19 at 4 PM in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park\, located at 15 Central Street in North Reading.  The performers are Brendan Buckley and Katrina Holden with Tom Hojnacki on piano\, who are returning to the Showcase and have put on wonderful performances in the past\, as well as first-timers Andrew Sexton and Sam Eastman.  They represent a group of very talented musicians this month with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set\, although Brendan and Katrina will have an hour to use anyway they choose.\n\n\nThe event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.  All the proceeds go to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day!  The links to the Facebook page and YouTube channel are:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse\n\n\n\n\nThere is plenty of free parking.  Again\, we start at 4 PM.  Please come\, bring a blanket\, a chair\, maybe something to eat or drink and sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  In the event of inclement weather\, we hope to be able to move the show indoors in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library located at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  We will do our best to make that announcement should we need to\, as early as possible.  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-july-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T190000
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse June\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present the first of three Summer Showcases on Saturday\, June 21 at 4 PM in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park\, located at 15 Central Street in North Reading.  The performers are Cynthia Keefe and Kevin Kelley\, Colorado Bob Kramer\, Sal Liberto and Alan Foucault.  We have a group of very talented musicians this month with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.\n\n\nThe event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.  All the proceeds go to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day!  The links to the Facebook page and YouTube channel are:\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse\n\n\n\n\nThere is plenty of free parking.  Again\, we start at 4 PM.  Please come\, bring a blanket\, a chair\, maybe something to eat or drink and sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  In the event of inclement weather\, we hope to be able to move the show indoors in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library located at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  We will do our best to make that announcement should we need to\, as early as possible.  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-june-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
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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:20250517T220000
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SUMMARY:Abbie Gardner + Finals of Performing Songwriter Competition
DESCRIPTION:Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED PERFORMER: ABBIE GARDNER\n\nALSO THIS NIGHT: Finals of Performing Songwriter Competition. Finalists will include: Dan Cloutier\, Thomas Charles Clukey and Charlotte Morris!\n\nABBIE GARDNER is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly\, her tales of love and loss\, both gritty and sweet\, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops.\n\nAs an award-winning songwriter\, captivating vocalist\, and a world-class lap style dobro player\, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. This is masterfully captured on her 2022 CD “DobroSinger.” The record made it to #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts\, receiving rave reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited\, Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American Songwriter. It’s a raw intimate recording full of blues\, ballads and the ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her previous CD\, which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production. Abbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened for Lori McKenna and Martina McBride.\n\nAcoustic Guitar Magazine says\, “sheer brilliance and power … her evocative guitar is a second voice throughout\, sometimes singing in unison\, in harmony other times\, or answering as in a conversation with the singer. The playing and singing are both impeccable and loaded with personality. You can hear every nuance of the slide\, smooth one moment or rattling slightly at the end of a phrase like punctuation; and her intimate\, pitch-perfect vocals—wistful\, playful\, confessional—sound like they’re dancing with the guitar.”\n\nHer background is as varied as the songs she writes. Her father\, Herb Gardner\, is a stride pianist and dixieland trombonist. Abbie didn’t get into music school on her original instrument (flute)\, but graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She gradually found her way back to music in Boston’s folk music scene.\n\nDuring the pandemic\, Abbie started teaching free Woodshed dobro lessons in her backyard and posting them to YouTube. Helping other people fan the flames of their creativity has always been a nice balance to performing. She has taught in person at Nashville Dobro Camp\, ResoSummit\, Kaufman Kamp\, Rockygrass Academy\, and Roots Music Camp. Then for Songwriting\, she’s taught at New England Songwriters Retreat\, Swannanoa Gathering\, Summer Songs\, and Moab Folk Camp. Students can check out her month-long\, small group virtual songwriting classes and her downloadable “Dobro from Scratch” course.\n\n“Not only a first-rate Dobro player but a songwriter to be reckoned with.” –John Platt\, WFUV
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/abbie-gardner-may-17-2025/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T210000
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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:20250517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T213000
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse May\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its May\, 2025 Showcase. The performers are Neil Dale\, “Diz” Dizacomo\, Tim Foley and Kirsten Manville.  We have a group of very talented musicians this month with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-may-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T220000
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SUMMARY:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series Presents Kray Van Kirk
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series is proud to welcome singer/songwriter Kray Van Kirk on Friday\, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)  This is Kray’s first appearance and we are really looking forward to having him.  The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is located in the Activity Room at the Flint Memorial Library\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA. There is a suggested donation of $15 and seats can be reserved by emailing Nrcoffeehouse@gmail.com. \nA fine finger-style guitarist with a precise baritone\, Kray Van Kirk has a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska\, but he set science aside to write songs\, tell stories and summon heroes. \n“We are driven by myth and the seasons of the heart\,” he says\, “and the stories are all true. There is a dark cave inside each of us\, and monsters of all kinds lurk there\, all the more lethal for being hidden. The quest is to journey inside\, render the monsters powerless\, find whatever it is that burns at the core of your soul and bring it back into the light. In a world divided it is critical to write songs and tell stories that show absolutely everyone they get to be the hero. Nobody is left behind.” \nWhen he reached Scotland and the Fringe Festival\, the Daily Fringe Review wrote The evening’s act was Kray Van Kirk\, whose 12-string guitar and soaring vocals were spellbinding; the Alaskan singer-songwriter\, in his Edinburgh debut\, was not the reason I arrived early\, but was certainly why I stayed late.” \nOf this charming\, Quixotic and eclectic performer\, the Borderline Folk Club in New York wrote that Van Kirk was “what every singer-songwriter should aspire to.” \nPlease join the North Reading Community Coffeehouse in welcoming Kray Van Kirk for what is sure to be a very entertaining evening!
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-north-reading-community-coffeehouse-performing-artist-series-presents-kray-van-kirk/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Danielle Miraglia - April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Association calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as blended whiskey.” Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo acoustic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s honed over the years\, featuring guest appearances by talented friends Laurence Scudder\, Peter Parcek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It includes originals as well as a collection of songs she’s been covering at live shows over the years\, paying homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis Joplin and more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining Stars\,” written by her husband\, Tom Bianchi. \n“Americana and blues practitioner Danielle Miraglia wisely avoids fuss and clutter on her latest album\, Bright Shining Stars. Fingerpicking and strumming on acoustic guitar are central to her sound\, with percussion frequently provided by the infectious stomp of her foot. Three of the 11 tracks here are solo recordings\, reinforcing a truism that the artist frequently has proven on Boston-area stages: A charming voice and fluid guitar prowess are all an artist needs to keep a listener rapt.” – Bobby Reed\, Downbeat Magazine \n“Straddling the line where folk/roots meets rock/blues\, Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt\, although she may be best known for her lead thumb — a heavy\, thumping strike on her Gibson that’s backdrop percussion in itself.” – Lauren Daley – The Boston Globe \n“Danielle Miraglia is like a musical butterfly who’s been granted unlimited creative metamorphoses. Even her musical chrysalis stage was a surprise emergence. Unlike so many Boston artists who attended one of the city’s many music schools\, Miraglia went to Emerson College\, graduating with a creative writing degree. Though she owned an acoustic guitar she seldom played anywhere but at home\, she hadn’t given any thought to making a career as a singer-songwriter until one fateful night at the famous\, now-defunct Kendall Cafe. She went to an open mic at the Kendall just to watch and absorb. It didn’t take long for it to register with her: “I thought\, ‘That’s what I want to do: Get on stage to do my storytelling that way.’” Voila! \nHer evolution as a songwriter and performer since then has been remarkable. She quickly won great acclaim and a faithful national and regional following after beginning as a “folk-blues” picker\, and it’s a persona she still skillfully embraces in solo shows\, but to hear her musical storytelling with such a fine backing band as the satirically named Glory Junkies (Laurence Scudder\, viola; Erik White\, guitar; Chris Anzalone\, drums; and Jim Larkin\, bass) is an entirely different dimension. That soul of a creative writer thrives in a vast range of musical styles. Danielle now rocks an electric guitar with equal aplomb\, and all with a rocking and soulful energy that pays homage to top influences such as Janis Joplin\, Prince and the Stones. No matter how Danielle Miraglia’s stories unfold on stage\, they are a joy to hear. \nShe and the Glory Junkies wowed the sellout crowd during their live-stream taping at the Fallout Shelter\, playing tunes from the band’s second album\, “All My Heroes Are Ghosts ” — now billed under the moniker “Danielle M & the Glory Junkies (sparing DJs the quandary of the pronunciation of her last name). Those stories she dreamt of telling musically on stage are now like butterflies of their own.” – Nate Dow – https://asheardhere.com/ \n“Danielle is a dynamic and captivating musician; her rich soulful voice and blues guitar mastery resonate in a performance both rare and unforgettable.”\n– Paul Patchel\, State Street Blues Festival – Media\, PA \n“The genius of Glory Junkies is that Miraglia successfully pokes fun at a proverbial “selfie nation\,” while also fully owning that tendency. Glory Junkies offers up deeply narrative lyricism and carefully crafted compositions…Glory Junkies boasts a song about reality TV\, and one (the title track) that pokes fun at immortalizing one’s own image. Others stray into more personal territory\, hitting close to home on Miraglia’s family dynamic\, but the concept of the album remains a mainstay throughout.” – Liz Rowley\, BestNewBands \nDanielle has toured and played major venues across the United States and beyond\, shining in both the Folk and Blues circuits including New York State Blues Festival\, New Bedford Summerfest\, The Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River\, MA)\, The Birchmere (Alexandria\, VA)\, The Ramshead (Annapolis\, MD)\, Sellersville Theater (Sellersville\, PA) and the list goes on…. \nShe has opened for Buddy Guy\, George Thorogood\, Joan Osborne\, John Oates\, Colin Hay\, John Mayall\, Johnny Winter\, Bettye Lavette\, John Hammond Jr.\, Sonny Landreth\, Robert Cray\, Rodney Crowell and performed side stages at events with The Black Crowes\, Mary J Blige\, The Indigo Girls and many more.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/danielle-miraglia-april-19-2025/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse April\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April\, 2025 Showcase. The performers are Jay “Singing Spirit” Cunningham\, The Fretbenders featuring Dee and Bob Kordas\, Chris Murray and Andrew Sexton.  We have a group of very talented musicians this month with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-april-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Emma's Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The New Revival Coffeehouse is pleased to present national touring musicians Emma’s Revolution on April 5\, 2025. \nKnown for fearless\, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can’t resist singing\, Emma’s Revolution is the dynamic\, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O. The duo are in their 20th year performing together.  Emma’s Revolution’s songs have traveled around the world and have been sung for the Dalai Lama\, praised by Pete Seeger and covered by Holly Near. \nWith one eye on the news\, Emma’s Revolution consistently writes songs about critical issues happening in the world and enthusiastically lends their voices to the movements those issues inspire. \nAs independent artists and queer and non-conforming women\, Emma’s Revolution has a national presence among communities\, organizations and venues that share the duo’s vision of valuing people over profit\, choosing compassion over violence\, demanding accountability\, and building a more just and sustainable world. \nThe New York Times praised Emma’s music as “fervent and heart-felt.”  Deb Andersen of The Wimmin’s Show\, KZUM\, described it as “beauty\, power and ferocity all mixed together with love and hope.” \nThe New Revival Coffeehouse is located at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton\, 353 Great Road\, Stow MA. Tickets are $20 in advance at EventBrite. and $25 on the day of the show.  Doors open at 7:00 and the concert begins at 7:30.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/emmas-revolution-2/
LOCATION:New Revival Coffeehouse\, Stow MA\, 353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Allison Rose\, Christine Sweeney and Tammy LaForest
DESCRIPTION:Stone Soup Coffeehouse continues to get back to those early roots\, at the end of the month’s concerts. This time we are inviting women singer-songwriters to our stage. We will welcome Allison Rose\, Christine Sweeney and Tammy LaForest to play for the evening.  Each performer will perform a solo set. The show is on Saturday\, March  22\, 2025 at 7 pm at the Music Mansion\, 88 Meeting St\, Providence\, RI 02906. Tickets are $22\, and are available at the door or with reservation through our website.   \nParking at The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting St\, Providence\, RI 02906 is limited and carpooling\, ride-sharing\, and mass transit are highly encouraged. There is also available parking on Benefit Street\, a short set of stairs will lead you right up to the Music Mansion. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS  \nAllison Rose in her own words: “I write pretty songs that make people cry. I’ve collected a few accolades like being a finalist in a few songwriting competitions and stuff. You can find me performing locally in RI as well as regionally and beyond (Rockwood Music Hall\, The MET\, Huntington Folk Festival\, Tucson Folk Festival\, to name a few). I am a multi-instrumentalist (piano\, guitar\, uke). I am a Mom of two crazy beautiful kids. I am a licensed mental health counselor. I am a photographer. I am a lucky human with an amazing family and tribe of friends and fans. I kickbox. I love the ocean and the f-word.”  \nAllison is in the process of working on and releasing a new\, full length album. Again\, in her own words\, she has said\, “We all have our definitions of success\, but to me\, nothing feels more successful than when I’m approached by an audience member after a show with\, “I loved [insert song title here]–it made me cry because [insert personal connection here].”  \nChristine Sweeney: How did stop-you-in-your-tracks vocalist and songwriter Christine Sweeney go from singing along with R&B radio and tapes by Whitney Houston\, Mariah Carey and Destiny’s Child as a kid to choice slots at the Connecticut Folk Festival and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival\, WFUV’s DJ John Platts tastemaker On Your Radar concert series\, on bills with Graham Parker and Jill Sobule\, and in a Paste Magazine 2021 session? According to Christine\, “I had some cassettes and I would also record songs from the radio. I would play them over and over again\, focusing in on one small part of the song. Rewind\, play\, repeat.” To her the R&B vocal influence is not unnatural to the folk setting. The results of this influence reminds her fans of Susan Tedeschi\, Brandi Carlisle\, Sheryl Crow\, K.T. Tunstall\, or Grace Potter with music that grooves and rocks\, but also tells a story.  \nHer new album is “Heart in a Hurry” is a culmination of this pairing of folk and soul\, with generous dashes of blues\, pop\, Americana and\, yes\, R&B\, in sharp\, open-hearted new songs\, some drawn from life lessons learned the hard way and shared with her listeners. She will be sharing those songs from the Stone Soup stage this evening.  \nTammy LaForest: Born and raised in Rhode Island and currently residing in Providence\, Tammy is a singer\, songwriter and guitarist. She enjoys performing with her full band and as an acoustic soloist. She is also an avid blogger and vlogger\, using her humor and musical talents to entertain the masses. Don’t be surprised if you see her in your Facebook feed. Tammy does not have much of a bio online\, but she does have some great press:  “….In 2013 she was nominated as Best Female Vocalist and Breakthrough act in the Limelight Music Awards. She has played in a number of bands in the past\, her newest being the Dust Ruffles.” Local Radio Station 92.9 FM \nJoin us for a great night of music with three interesting and creative local performers.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/rose-sweeney-laforest/
LOCATION:Stone Soup Coffeehouse\, 88 Meeting Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:The Folk Collective - March 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Folk Collective\, normally at Club at Passim in Cambridge\, MA\, is an initiative focused on empowering diverse folk artists across New England by using music as a catalyst for community impact and social change. The Collective operates on a two-year\, cohort-based model\, specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by underrepresented artists in the folk music scene. Through this model\, participants receive performance opportunities\, mentorship\, and collaborative space\, all aimed at helping them cultivate sustainable\, creative careers. \nThe Collective serves not only the artists themselves but also the wider New England community by broadening the reach of folk music and making it more accessible. Success for the Folk Collective is measured through various metrics\, including audience attendance\, diversity of participants\, engagement levels at events\, social media interactions\, and feedback from artists and the community. Partners supporting the initiative include institutions like Berklee College of Music\, the Cambridge Arts Council\, and the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, among others. \nARTISTS FOR THE MARCH 15 SHOW WILL INCLUDE: \nAlastair Moock is an award-winning singer-songwriter; a Grammy-nominated family musician; social justice and songwriting educator for all ages; and co-founder of The Opening Doors Project\, an anti-racist music organization. The Boston Globe calls him “one of the town’s best and most adventurous songwriters\,” and The Washington Post says\, “every song is a gem.” \nAnju is a singer\, songwriter\, producer\, and performer shaped by the people and places in Minnesota and Massachusetts. Their music conjures imaginary lovers\, scents of citrus\, and visions of hairy brown skin under the sun. Anju was highlighted by NPR’s All Songs Considered as an outstanding Tiny Desk Contest entrant. They are currently teaching young musicians piano\, violin\, and guitar and working on their debut full-length album. \nLydia “LovelySinger” Harrell is one of Boston’s musical treasures. Her sultry\, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered her the attention and respect of the nation’s finest musicians and venues. Jazz and soul are where her heart is; however\, Harrell has shown an unbreakable ability to mold herself into any musical situation. Whether performing with the Boston Pops\, serenading NBA fans with America’s national anthem\, or lending her vocal talents to chart-topping deep house singles by British record label Reel People Music\, Harrell’s dedication to extracting the pure essence of the song is unmatched. In addition to her accomplishments as a musical artist\, Lydia is a film/TV\, voiceover\, and theatre actress. \nAward-winning multi-digital media artist\, musician\, organizer & filmmaker Cliff Notez’s art is a continuous exploration of the black mind. Rooted in hip-hop\, their art tackles the political and the personal\, exploring the intimate consequences of a society where black bodies are easily ignored\, forgotten\, or disregarded. In 2018 they took home Best New Artist at the Boston Music Awards\, and in 2020\, Cliff became the first musician to be named “Musician of the Year” for Boston Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Bostonians. Cliff’s Second full-length album\, Why The Wild Things Are\, was released on September 11th\, 2019. \nAward-winning Tlingit artist Kim Moberg was born in Juneau\, Alaska\, and currently calls Cape Cod\, MA home. Kim began playing guitar at age 14\, but severe stage fright kept her from becoming a professional performer. In 2014 Kim set out to overcome her stage fright and wrote her first song. Kim teamed with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Evans to record two albums: “Above Ground” and “Up Around The Bend.” Both have received worldwide airplay\, charting on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ charts and the NACC Radio charts. Kim and Jon are collaborating on her third album\, which features songs that tie ancient prophecies to our current social environment. Kim’s recognitions include the 2021 Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest Finalist\, the 2021 Great American Songwriting Contest Folk/Americana Finalist\, and the 2020 CT Folk Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition Winner.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-folk-collective-march-15-2025/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light to play Open Book Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:The Open Book Coffeehouse proudly continues its 2024-2025 season on Saturday evening\, March 15 with Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light.  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 $15 for the general public and $8 for students of any age. Tickets are available that evening on a first come\, first serve basis. (cash or checks). \nFresh off a first place win at the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival band competition\, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice\, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions\, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass). \nThe blog Cover Lay Down said of Rachel\, “Though Sumner has roots in both the bluegrass and classical worlds\, this is true-blue singer-songwriter folk through and through\, too: achingly clear\, and wide open to the world\, with twang and tenderness enough to carry us through the fire of an unusually difficult year.” \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. \nDonations may be made to the Friends of the Canton Public Library via the library website\, by clicking the yellow “donate” button at https://library.canton.ma.us/187/Friends-of-the-Library. \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/rachel-sumner-traveling-light-to-play-open-book-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Open Book Coffeehouse\, Canton MA\, 786 Washington St\, Canton\, MA\, 02021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse March\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its March\, 2025 Showcase. The performers are Christine Elise\, Mark Gaudet\, Rob Laurens and Karen Silver.  We have a group of very talented  and diverse musicians this month which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-march-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Tom Smith - Coffeehouse Feature with Mini Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:“Tom Smith is a songwriter’s songwriter\, a story teller through stage banter and song with a genuine sincerity and love for what he does that shines through in every lyric\, chord and spoken word. His instrumental style and delivery are spot on and Tom always leaves the crowd better for being there.” – Tom Bianchi\, Musician and venue host\, The Burren\, Somerville\, MA.  Tom Smith’s songs are in turns humorous\, touching\, thought provoking\, and inspiring. Deeply rooted in the old-school folk tradition\, his timeless stories are told with a voice that is honest and sincere.  Tom grew up in rural Pennsylvania in a family where music was part of the fabric of everyday life. As a young man living at the epicenter of the folk-quake that was Cambridge\, MA in the 1960’s\, Tom solidified what has become a life-long love of self-made music. In the words of noted WUMB-FM Boston radio DJ\, Dave Palmater … “There are very few songwriters working today that I would call folksingers\, but I would call Tom Smith a true folksinger.”
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/tom-smith-feature-with-mini-open-mic/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Open Mic,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Avi Jacob | Originals & Dylan
DESCRIPTION:Avi Jacob is one of those performing artists who comes along once in a while\, whose sound is unique and new\, and you get the feeling that\, yes\, this one is going somewhere. Avi first performed at Stone Soup Coffeehouse opening for Allysen Callery in 2022. Since then he has been making a name for himself at venues all over New England\, as well as other places. This weekend\, Avi returns to the Stone Soup stage to not only sing many of his own songs\, but to also do a set of Bob Dylan classics. The show is on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025 at 7 pm at the Music Mansion\, 88 Meeting St\, Providence\, RI 02906. Tickets are $22\, and are available at the door or with reservation through our website. Please appear at least 15 minutes before the performance begins\, or you will relinquish your tickets to those waiting to attend (unless it is prepaid).  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS  \nBorn & raised in New England\, Avi ran away from home in his teen years and ended up in Boston. Spending the next several years in & out of hospitals with a genetic disease\, Avi was mostly confined to his bedroom where he spent his time & energy creating songs. After recuperating\, Avi came out of the room and into the world with the ability to express his true and deepest feelings through song\, in a way most men are discouraged to do from birth. Moving to South Carolina\, Avi started making a name for himself playing music festivals\, being featured in dozens of music blogs & samplers. Over the last two years\, Avi has been balancing touring the country playing cafés\, clubs & theatres with farming\, truck driving\, & doing demolition.  \nAlmost all of Jacob’s tunes pack an emotional wallop\, and the five on Surrender\, due out this month\, are no exception. “These songs are extremely personal\, maybe a little too personal\,” Jacob laughs of the EP\, which he recorded with Simone Felice (who produced The Lumineers’ latest album) in a Catskills barn. “Some people go to therapists; I write songs.” Charleston: The City Magazine (2017)  \nAvi will be accompanied by his band for this performance. Band members are Ben Cosgrove on piano\, Brian Jablonski on pedal steel and Polly Bessette on harmony vocals. Ben is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape\, place\, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush\,” Brian is a local musician who is the epitome of the word ubiquitous\, appearing and supporting many of the local folk/singer-songwriter performers and bands in and around the state. Polly is a singer/songwriter from Warren Rhode Island with a passion for lyricism and folky tunes. Her music captures the ears of many through her raw and thoughtful recollections of universal growing pains in the sweetest of sounds. 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/avi-jacobs-originals-and-bob-dylan-cover-set/
LOCATION:Stone Soup Coffeehouse\, 88 Meeting Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Alastair Moock with Maxfield Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Alastair Moock started performing in 1995\, moving from his home outside New York City to the folk haven of Boston\, Massachusetts. After working his way up through the local coffeehouse and club circuit\, he began touring the U.S. and Europe\, eventually graduating to renowned events like the Newport Folk Festival and Norway’s Bergen Music Fest and opening for national acts like Arlo Guthrie\, Taj Mahal\, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot\, Bill Morrissey\, and Greg Brown. In 2007 he was nominated for a Boston Music Award for Outstanding Singer-Songwriter of the Year. The Boston Globe called him “one of the town’s best and most adventurous songwriters” and The Washington Post declared “every song a gem.”\nHe’ll be joined by Maxfield Anderson on mandolin\, banjo\, and guitar. \nFollen Folk Nights is located within the historic Follen Church in Lexington\, Massachusetts. Our venue offers a unique and intimate setting for music lovers. Our octagonal sanctuary\, renowned for its excellent acoustics\, hosts a diverse range of performances from both emerging and established artists. We are committed to providing great experiences for both our audience and the musicians who grace our stage. Join us for a memorable musical experience in a special space. \nTickets and more info available at follenfolknights.org \n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/alastair-moock-with-maxfield-anderson/
LOCATION:Follen Folk Nights\, Lexington MA\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Concert,Multi-instrumentalist,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse February\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its February\, 2025 Showcase. The performers are Sal Liberto\, Bob Kramer with David Medvitz\, Alan Foucault and Cynthia Keefe and Kevin Kelley\, who are performing as a duo.  We have a group of very talented musicians this month which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-february-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20241228T185342Z
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SUMMARY:High Tea Band
DESCRIPTION:High Tea is a Massachusetts-based “y’alternative” folk-punk duo with a unique blend of soulful harmonies and powerful guitar riffs. Lyricist\, guitarist and vocalist Isabella DeHerdt and percussionist and vocalist Isaac Eliot craft songs that are ripe with Americana heartbreak\, telling tales of growing up\, going wild\, and always coming back to the ones you love. \nPraised by the Boston Globe for their ability to “delve into the intimacies and intricacies of growing up\,” High Tea’s music resonates with audiences through its raw emotion and storytelling prowess. WBUR’s Amelia Mason notes their distinct vocal styles that “momentarily melt into one” during their harmonies. \nWith DeHerdt’s “raw and powerful voice” complemented by Eliot’s unadorned tones\, High Tea promises an evening of heartfelt performances that blend old blues\, new rock\, and intimate personal experiences. \nDoors open at 7:00 and the concert starts at 7:30. Tickets are $20 via Eventbrite and $25 at the door.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/high-tea-band-at-new-revival/
LOCATION:New Revival Coffeehouse\, Stow MA\, 353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Coffeehouse,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20241229T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T232812Z
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SUMMARY:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series Presents Don White
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series is proud to welcome back singer/songwriter\, humorist and author\, Don White on Saturday\, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)  The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is located in the Activity Room at the Flint Memorial Library\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA. There is a suggested donation of $20 and seats can be reserved by emailing Nrcoffeehouse@gmail.com. \nDon White is equal parts storyteller-comedian-author-troubadour-folk singer-songwriter\, and has been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for 30 years. White’s arc as an award-winning songwriter and performer has taken him from his industrial hometown of Lynn\, MA across the country as hitchhiker\, through Boston’s comedy clubs and coffeehouses\, and onto the stage with greats like Arlo Guthrie\, Taj Mahal\, Ritchie Havens\, Patty Larkin\, Bill Morrissey\, Tom Rush\, Louden Wainright III\, and Christine Lavin\, with whom he toured for 8 years all across North America in a co-bill called The Funny Side of the Street. At every point\, White has been the ultimate observer\, infusing his work with his experiences as a husband\, a father\, a seeker\, and a joker. \nWhite has released ten CDs\, three live DVDs\, and an two books: Memoirs of a C Student and the recently released The Hitchhiking Years and 4 Other Stories. His latest album is Live at the Guthrie Center\, available now. In 2011\, he won the Jerry Christen Memorial Award\, given out by Boston Area Coffeehouse Association\, for his work with the community\, and that same year was given a key to the city in his hometown of Lynn\, Massachusetts. \nPlease join Don White for what is sure to be a very entertaining evening!
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-north-reading-community-coffeehouse-performing-artist-series-presents-don-white/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20241227T120938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T120938Z
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse January\, 2025 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its January\, 2025 Showcase. The performers are Eddie Dee\, Art Grossman\, John Loretz\, Anne Sandstrom and Aaron Tornberg.  We have a wide variety of music this month which will make for a very entertaining show.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-january-2025-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T211500
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20241122T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T180342Z
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SUMMARY:Patty Larkin - Second Annual Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:PATTY LARKIN is a visionary of sound and wonder\, a real deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry\, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Described as “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter)\, Patty has captured audiences for over 30 years with an imagination\, enchantment\, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter.  Patty is an imaginative\, hilarious\, enchanting performer.  Join us for Holiday Spirit and a Legend!\n\nThere will also be a prize for the best ‘ugly holiday sweater!’  We are always looking for folk-friendly volunteers\, especially in the kitchen\, helping with sound\, setting up and breaking down\, or a myriad of other tasks. \n\nPark in Rear of church and enter through the double doors.\nWe are ADA accessible. If someone is accompanying you\, please have them come into the building to alert us\, so we can readily assist.\nThe SSFMC Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/patty-larkin-second-annual-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20241102T203721Z
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SUMMARY:North Reading Community Coffeehouse November Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its November Showcase. The performers are Dolores Bourque\, Ric Page and Tom Sullivan – the “Side by Each” band\, Uri Bourque\, Don Gibbs\, Torin Nickerson and Maureen Pilot.  We have a wide variety of music this month which will make for a very entertaining show.  As an aside\, one of the things the North Reading Community Coffeehouse has been trying to do for awhile is to get younger performers and we will finally be able to do that as Uri and Torin are both 17 year old high school students and very talented musicians.  Torin recently released his his debut album\, “Seven O’clock Sessions.” It features six original songs\, including “Nowhere Else to Go\,” a song originally released as a single July 28\, 2023.  Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with\, to help support the library.\n\nThe event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! \nWe are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading.  There is plenty of free parking.  We start at 6:30.  Please come\, sit back\, relax and listen to some terrific music!  If you have any questions\, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/north-reading-community-coffeehouse-november-showcase/
LOCATION:North Reading Community Coffeehouse\, North Reading MA\, 147 Park St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025122
CREATED:20240909T001356Z
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SUMMARY:Les Sampou - Nov. 16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7.\n\n\n\n\n\nLes Sampou (pronounced “Less Sampoo”) is an Americana singer-songwriter\, who got her start in the Boston folk scene and moved on to national prominence and acclaim. 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 and led to her performance at the SXSW Conference in Austin\, TX. To date\, Sampou has released seven albums of original material (See Sales on Menu). In 2021\, Les won the 26th Annual International Songwriters Award for lyric writing for her song “LIES FROM TRUTH.” \nSampou\, who lives on the South Shore of Boston\, began playing in the streets in what she terms as “relatively late in life.” At twenty five\, when all her friends were getting married\, buying houses and planning for kids\, Sampou started playing guitar and writing\, hitting the pavement to Harvard Square\, the tunnels of the MBTA subway\, and anywhere she could open her case for coin and applause. It was there she found her voice and polished her guitar playing and wrote the first of her prolific collection of songs\, many of which you will find on this site organized by genre. \nAfter cutting her teeth in the streets\, Les began playing area clubs\, doing the 9 pm – 1 am shifts for little or no cash that she sums up as “paying her dues.” After a couple years of the club scene\, Sampou found the coffeehouse scene. She describes this period by saying\, “Being in front of a listening audience was nerve wracking; my hands would shake and my voice would seize up. But I was hooked.” Les worked her stage fright and didn’t stop writing. Her first album “SWEET PERFUME” caught the attention of legendary DJ Dick Pleasants and it soon was on the doorstep of Rounder Records where she was immediately signed. Rounder released “Fall From Grace” and it hit the top of the charts of Gavin Americana Radio. \nSampou’s third disc\, the eponymously-titled album “LES SAMPOU\,” was a departure from her folk and blues sound and her penchant for rock began to color her voice and her writing. The CD was well received in the music industry despite Rounder’s reluctance to support the album as it veered too much from Sampou’s earlier album. John Black\, writing in Digital City said about the disc\, “Les Sampou’ is a remarkable CD full of the kind of songs you play over and over again. Listening to songs like ‘I Want You’ — and believe me I’ve listened to it enough to wear a groove in my CD — you can only wonder why Sampou isn’t in regular rotation on radio stations across the country. Sampou’s mature voice and intelligent heartfelt lyrics make the current flavors of the month on the radio sound like the lightweights they are.” \nSampou and Rounder parted ways and Les released her first all-acoustic\, country-blues album\, ‘BORROWED & BLUE’” on her own label\, MoNando Music. Always side-stepping categorization\, this time Sampou put out a collection of the guitar-based country-blues—original and classics—tunes that were a staple in Les’s live shows. Jay Miller\, Music Critic for The Patriot Ledger reviewed the album\, writing\, “Sampou’s guitar work is breathtaking–her six-string mentor Paul Rishell must be proud. Most notably her vocal work is thrilling\, adding layers of emotional depth to this eclectic mix of four Sampou originals\, old classics by the likes of Mississippi Fred McDowell and Blind Willie McTell and some surprises\, like Bob Dylan’s Meet Me in the Morning. An understated triumph.” \nBut\, it wasn’t until her album ‘LONESOMEVILLE\,’ that Sampou feels like she “hit her stride.” Pairing up with recording engineer Chris Rival\, Sampou and her all-star band of Boston’s cream of the crop session players (Kevin Barry/Guitars\, Mike Dinallo/Guitars\, Paul Kochanski/Bass\, Andy Plaisted/drums\, Jim Gambino/Keys\, Jimmy Ryan/Mandolin\, David Ogden and Mark Cunningham\, Vocals) recorded Lonesomeville live in two days. Ducky Carlisle\, mix engineer\, added his acclaimed rock edge to the Americana set of blues and soul-tinged country tunes. Lyrically\, Lonesomeville sums up what Sampou writes about best—love gone wrong\, hard goodbyes\, and honky tonk heartbreak.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/les-sampou-nov-16-2024/
LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse\, Mansfield MA\, 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA\, 02048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Concert,Music,Singer-songwriter
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