The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene and having a lot of fun in the process. They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the […]
A semi-monthly virtual open mike sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike. Watch on YouTube. Performers are welcome! Visit Roslindale Open Mike for more information.
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. At the center is Sumner’s songwriting—rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning—carried by close harmonies, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and fiddle. The trio features Kat Wallace on fiddle and vocals […]
Erin Ash Sullivan’s music reflects a deep sense of place, and her lyrics are always authentic and drawn from her lived experience. Erin’s 2024 release, Signposts and Marks, debuted at #4 on the FAI Folk DJ chart, and Americana UK describes her as “a songwriter of the highest order.” A “Most Wanted” selection from the […]
A unique Americana singer-songwriter who blends Texas influences and Cape Cod charm.
Here are the usual IMPORTANT details for JHH Open Mic: 2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted) First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA Doors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m. Performances begin @ 7 p.m. 10 minutes in the limelight- spoken word or music (usually two songs unless you choose to sing […]
A semi-monthly virtual open mike sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike. Watch on YouTube. Performers are welcome! Visit Roslindale Open Mike for more information.
Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. Her writing leans toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove, and a playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American […]
Fódhla brings both high energy and stellar artistry to the traditional music stage. The trio’s sound is firmly rooted in the traditional Irish melodies and ornamentation that fiddler Ellery Klein and flute player Nicole Rabata honed during years spent abroad in Ireland’s cities Cork, Limerick and Ennis. Fiddle and flute tunes are superbly supported by […]
“A passionate and powerful blend of infectious Americana melodies and folky instrumentation, Matthews delivers her honest songwriting through a beautifully raw and unfiltered lens. Oozing soul, her voice bleeds with emotion and gratitude, while simple piano melodies and upbeat percussion fill you with appreciation and love for the people around us who fight for change.” […]
