Rani Arbo and Daisy Mahem
2023-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Rani Arbo and Daisy Mahyem were the PFM’s first concert in Bass Hall so many years ago. A sold out show. Don’t miss this long time in coming return concert.

…some of the most soul-lifting songs you’ll hear in your life…
pure magic happens when these four musicians play together. No Depression
“Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive.” — Hartford Courant
Harmony, rhythm, indelible songs – these are the hallmarks of Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, the New England based folk quartet now in its 17th year. From the Newport Folk Festival to the California World Music Festival and beyond, this band’s steadfast brew of wit, camaraderie, and musicality leaves audiences everywhere humming and hopeful, spirits renewed.
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem are Rani Arbo (fiddle, guitar), Andrew Kinsey (bass, banjo, ukulele), Anand Nayak (electric and acoustic guitars) and Scott Kessel (percussion). At the helm, Arbo is “blessed with an unmistakable voice, both light and sultry, with a hint of tremolo and smoke” (Acoustic Guitar). With Kinsey and Nayak’s vibrant baritones and Kessel’s resonant bass, the band’s signature lockstep harmonies can shake the rafters or hush the room. Arbo’s fiddle is sweet and sinewy, while Nayak’s guitar stretches across genre lines. Kinsey’s old- time bass anchors the deep groove of Kessel’s homemade percussion kit — a truly funky collection of cardboard boxes, tin cans, caulk tubes, packing-tape tambourines, bottle-cap rattles, Mongolian jaw harps, and a vinyl suitcase.

much more at: https://www.raniarbo.com/

Steve Turner House Concert
2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Newton, MA, Newton, MA, United States
Reservations are required: send email to HouseConcerts@fssgb.org. Address (in Newton) will be provided when you make your reservation. $20 at the door (cash) – $5 for students.
Steve 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.
Steve 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.
In 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).
After 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.
Since 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 will be released in Spring 2023.
Check the website, www.fssgb.org, or email info@fssgb.org, if you have any questions.

Fred Meltzer-Feature, Fran Araujo and Friends-Opener and Open Mic (SSFMC)
2023-09-22 19:00 - 21:30 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
I hope everyone had a good summer. We’re back!
Now that it is ‘fall-ish’ another music event is planned for our 45th season at the South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC).
The first Coffeehouse is Fri Sep 22 2023
Doors open at 630p
Show starts at 7p, goes till 915p
First Parish Duxbury
842 Tremont St (Rte 3A)
Duxbury MA
Coffeehouse Feature: Fred Meltzer
Fred Meltzer has been performing and recording originals, covers and tribute music for over 40 years. His band Free Range has featured at SSFMC in the past. Fred has played his silly and thoughtful originals for the past several years and his project, Waxy Shellac and The Tasteless Apples, is currently recording their inaugural album “Shelf Life” at Ultrasound Productions in Hanover MA. Looks for it soon on line and in person with a booklet illustrating how all the decades of hits were inspired! Maybe Fred will be inspired to preview a couple at our first coffeehouse of the season!
Opener Fran Araujo and Friends:
Fran Araujo is a musician who has been performing for about 12 years. Her musical roots begin with her paternal grandmother in Ireland. She was influenced in childhood by her parents’ Mitch Miller records, and then was enchanted with the folk music of the 60s’s, especially with the close harmony of popular groups of the time. She appreciates and enjoys performing old time and bluegrass. Fran takes great pleasure in singing and playing with others and believes music is deeply healing.

We also hope you’ll share your Talent at the OPEN MIC!

First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Slow Boat Home, September 22nd!
2023-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Friday Coffee House at First Church Dedham
670 High Street, Dedham, MA
(781) 326-7463
Contact: Geoff Tegnell
First Church Friday Coffee House presents its first concert of the 2023-2024 season featuring Slow Boat Home in the Parish Hall at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 available at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Slow Boat Home is a fun-loving Americana band playing original tunes mixed with a lively collection of country, blues, jazz, and jug band music. Selecting many tunes from the first half of the 20th century, Slow Boat Home makes them their own with stellar lead and ensemble vocals, harmonica, mandolin, bass, dobro, guitars, keyboard, and percussion. When it comes to influences, Slow Boat Home is an eclectic bunch. Jim Kweskin, Bonnie Raitt, Bessie Smith, Lee Dorsey, Mississippi John Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Toots & the Maytals, Jerry Douglas and many more supply musical inspiration.
First Church and Parish Dedham Unitarian Universalist was first gathered in 1638 and is located in Dedham Center at 670 High Street. Its lively music program includes its choir at Sunday services, the Parish Players theater troupe, and the Concerts at First Church concert series in addition to our Friday Coffee House events.

Jon Pousette Dart with Jim Chapdelaine at Me&Thee Music Friday, Sept. 22
2023-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | MA
Tickets: https://ti.to/me-thee-music

Rod Abernethy
2023-09-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Silver Dollar House Concerts, Beverly MA, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Rod Abernethy is an authentic southern folk troubadour, master acoustic guitarist, and award winning songwriter and composer for film, TV and video games. Rod’s awards include Overall Grand Prize Winner of the 2021 International Acoustic Music Awards and the 2019 Grand Prize winner of American Songwriter’s Bob Dylan Song Contest. His album Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore received rave reviews from No Depression, American Highways and The Wall Street Journal and was in the Top 20 CD of 2021 at No. 11 on the Folk International Folk Charts.
$20 suggested donation. RSVP to Tony Toledo at ToledoGoat@aol.com or text him at 978-921-4628.

Cheryl Wheeler with Kenny White
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States

Debra Cowan
2023-09-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States
Lakeview Houseconcerts in Sharon, MA
Debra Cowan Sunday 9/24/2023 Sun 2PM potluck at 1PM.
see DebraCowan.com for more information.
RSVP to info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org to reserve a seat. You must get an invitation email from me to attend.
Call 508 528 0026 for questions leave a message.

$15-$25 suggested donation in the tip jar, payment is optional. 100% of the donations go directly to the artists. There are no tickets, but please RSVP so I know how many will be here.

We will be doing our potluck again at 1PM, show starts at 2PM.

​“Debra has a voice which beautifully combines Celtic and Appalachian
sensibilities…deeply satisfying, lyrical and musically elegant.”
-Roseanne Cash

“Stunning” is a word that is often used to describe Debra Cowan’s
vocals. She performs unaccompanied and with guitar, interpreting a
wide range of traditional and contemporary folk songs. Debra’s
performances impress listeners with her clarity, warmth, agility, all
the while encouraging the audience to join in on choruses and
refrains. Her four recordings have been met with high praise worldwide and in June 2015, she was featured in the UK folk music magazine,
Living Tradition.

Scott Cook – Conor Ryan Hennessy opens
2023-09-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Canadian Scott Cook quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan in 2007 and moved into a minivan. He’s made his living as a troubadour ever since, touring almost incessantly across Canada, the US, and around the world. The most recent of his 7 albums, Tangle of Souls, comes packaged with a 240-page hardcover book of road stories and ruminations, equal parts introspection and insurrection. The album earned Scott his third Canadian Folk Music Award nomination, and its second single “Say Can You See” was the second most-played song of 2020 on Folk Alliance International’s folk radio charts.
Conor Ryan Hennessy is a singer-songwriter from Salem. He learned to play on a guitar given him by his uncle, and his goal is to play guitar like John Hurt, sing like Ronnie Drew and write songs like Woody Guthrie. His songs reflect his keen eye for observation. He was a New Folk Finalist at the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival, where he met and impressed Scott Cook.
Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for those age 18 and under. Visit oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester. The suggested contribution at the door is $20 for adults, $5 for those age 18 and under, and $40 for families.

Cliff Eberhardt in Concert - SSFMC
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Cliff Eberhardt
Saturday Sep 30 2023

Tix $23 Members, $25 Non-Member
Doors open at 6:30p, Show starts at 7:00p – 9:15p
South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC)
First Parish Duxbury
842 Tremont St (Rte 3A)
Duxbury MA

Cliff’s dad introduced him to the guitar when he was 7 and he quickly taught himself to play. He cut his teeth listening to James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, and Mississippi John Hurt at local clubs — but also Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and Rodgers and Hart.
Cliff moved to New York in 1978 – because the clubs were great, the Bitter End, the Speakeasy, Kenny’s Castaway, Folk City and the company amazing, John Gorka, Suzanne Vega, Lucy Kaplansky, Julie Gold, Steve Forbert, Christine Lavin, and Shawn Colvin. Between long hours as a taxi driver, Cliff played guitar on the road with Richie Havens, Melanie and sang jingles for Coke, Miller Beer and Chevrolet, “The Heartbeat of America” campaign.
Cliff has produced an incredible number of acclaimed albums, collaborated with Jazz, Folk, and Country legends, written original songs for a new production of “The Taming of the Shrew” for Folger Theatre and Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, reunited with old songwriting pals, John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Cheryl Wheeler, Lucy Kaplansky and Patty Larkin to tour nationally again as On A Winter’s Night and much, much more!.
Since the pandemic, he’s out on the road again and not to be missed! Right at the Club! Get your tickets, and Come on Down!

Kemp Harris with Adam O., Lydia Harrell opening
2023-09-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Lexington MA, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States
Harmony on the Green presents Kemp Harris, joined by Adam O. Lydia Harrell opens.
Kemp Harris is a composer, musician, author, actor, and teacher. Born in North Carolina, he taught himself piano and was writing songs at age 14. His album, entitled Edenton, looks back to his roots and features The Holmes Brothers. Kemp has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Heron, and Koko Taylor. He has written and performed original compositions for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and WGBH public television.
Adam Osgood is a harp player and spoken word artist who draws his influences from Blues tradition and Beat Poetry. He is comfortable in genres ranging from Folk to Funk and has been playing blues harp since he was 14 years old.
Kemp and Adam met on Star Island, NH in 1985 and have been making music together ever since. Their unique blend of piano, vocals and harmonica is a captivating mixture of seasoned blues, folk and roots influences. It never gets old with these two. They’ve been at it for 38 years and it keeps getting better and better.
Lydia 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 is where her heart is; however, Harrell has shown an unbreakable ability to mold herself into any musical situation. Be it 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 a song is unmatched.
Kemp Harris Doors open at 7:00, and the show begins at 7:30 We have parking on the street and in a lot behind the church. We are handicap accessible. For more details, visit our website.

Joe Jencks and Jane Fallon opening Linden Tree's 39th season.
2023-09-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:30 pm. $25 cash or check at the door.
Linden Tree Concerts in its thirty-ninth season presenting national, regional, and international performers, continues making music memorable on Saturday, September 30th with national singer-sonwriter Joe Jencks. Jane Fallon will also return for an opening set. Concerts are held in the social hall of Wakefield’s Unitarian-Universalist Church.
A Linden Tree favorite, Joe Jencks, is an international touring musician, award-winning songwriter, of musical beauty, social consciousness and spiritual exploration. For more than 25 years, Jencks has been a member of the international Folk circuit, In that time Jencks has released 15 CDs Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyrical baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. Joe’s a talented performer whose repertoire moves between the world of contemporary and traditional folk, combining them into a mix of memorable music. JoeJencks.com
“Joe Jencks is the type of musician that will cause you to drop that morning newspaper or pull your car to the side of the road when you hear his songs. He is the type of artist that will turn heads in his direction when he walks onto a stage. His voice will instantly draw you into his passionate songs. He is the type of musician whose music will become part of you. His craft and artistry will remind you of the best efforts of Phil Ochs, Stan Rogers, and Woody Guthrie. The troubadour tradition is alive and well in the 21st century with the music of Joe Jencks.” •Ron Olesko, WFDU “FM Teaneck, NJ, Folk Music Network.
Jane Fallon has been called the “quintessential folk storyteller performer” whose smooth, rich voice and well-written songs get noticed. Her vocals have been called “angelic” and “mesmerizing”, and her original songs “combine humor, intelligence, and deep musicality with an artfulness that is unusual.” She has 8 musical CD’s and three books to her credit and has won many songwriting awards including the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competition, The American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest, and the South Florida Folk Festival. Her songwriting has led her to the Clancy Brothers Festival in Ireland, the Port Gamble Festival in Washington, and places in-between.
Jane wrote a song about Wakefield’s Nan Freeman, who was Cesar Chavez’s first martyr in 72 and set the song to video for the 50th memorial at New College in Florida jin 2022. Most recently her songwriting talents have gained recognition from the Braver Angels and Talent is Timeless organizations. She has recently relocated from New Hampshire to Dunedin, Florida and is gratified to have been welcomed into the Florida Folk community, performing at state-wide festivals and featuring on local radio.
Tickets will be $25, cash or check at the door. Tickets for those under 13 are $10. We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Chapter for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Reservations recommended by calling 781-246-2836 as in our area, shows featuring Joe Jencks are popular.
The Linden Tree Concerts are held in the social hall of Wakefield’s UU Church, 326 Main St. Wakefield, MA 01880. www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org
Thirty Ninth Season: Year of Making Music Memorable. Tickets $25 (under 13 $10)
September 30: Joe Jencks with Jane Fallon opening
October 21 Louise Mosrie and Cliff Eberhardt
November 4: Don White with Rob Siegel opening
Dec. 9th: Winter Potpourri hosted by Kirsten Manville with feature: Erin Ash Sullivan, last year’s winner
2024
Jan. 6: Southern Rail bluegrass..
Feb. 3: Songwriters in the Round: Rachel Sumner, Susan Levine, and host Chris LaVancher
March 2: Peter Mulvey, opener: Potpourri winner.
April 6 : Kemp Harris and Alastair Moock..
May 4 James Keelaghan with David Woodhead

ShepStrong! Benefit concert for Michelle and her boys featuring Mark Femino
2023-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Niagara Coffee Haus, Mills MA, 8 Exchange St, Millis, MA, United States
ShepStrong! Benefit concert for Michelle and her boys featuring Mark Femino
Come join us for an amazing night of music and support at the Niagara Coffee Haus! We’re rallying together to help Millis Educator, Michelle Shepardson during this challenging time. Mark Femino & Friends will be rocking the stage with a selection of covers and original tunes. Let’s come together as a community and show our love and support for Michelle and her boys. Yellow 45, a local ’70s music tribute band and Blues in the Corner open the show. Here is the link to Michelle’s GoFundMe page. Please consider a donation. https://www.gofundme.com/f/shepstrong-for-michelle-her-boys

Catie Curtis at Me&Thee Music Friday, Oct. 6
2023-10-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States

Sweet Wednesday-Feature, David Buckman and Ed Dutton-Opener and the Open Mic
2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:30 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The next Coffeehouse at the South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC) is fast approaching.
The Feature is ‘Sweet Wednesday‘
Opener: David Buckman and Ed Dutton with
Open Mic
Doors open and signups for the open mic are at 630p, show starts at 7p.
Tickets $8 Members, $9 NM
First Parish Duxbury
842 Tremont St (Route 3A) Duxbury

Sweet Wednesday – Feature

The sailor and the dancer, the young girl stranded along Route 66 at dusk, the refugees who turn into ravens … Sweet Wednesday’s songs spin tales that allow listeners to peek into the human soul in its most intimate and magical moments. Consisting of award-winning songwriters Dave Falk (vocals, harmonies, guitars, harmonica), and Lisa Housman (vocals, harmonies, guitar, keys), this touring duo has shared their songs in clubs, coffeehouses and festivals across the US and Europe. Listen to their music & watch videos at: www.sweetwednesday.com “… forgive the gushing when you hear the alt-country, folk roots sound of Boston-based duo known … as Dave Falk and Lisa Housman. I didn’t think musicians made music this addictive anymore.” – Nancy Dunham, MTV Partner Ourstage
David Buckman and Ed Dutton – Opener
David Buckman has been playing music since childhood. Self-taught on guitar, he comes from a family of musicians, and artists. His repertoire is from the early 20s to contemporary folk and blues which are played on his 6 and 12-string guitars. Ed Dutton started on the 5-string banjo at the age of 12 and is self-taught on the guitar and all the other instruments he’s chosen to pick up since then. You can readily spot Ed as he plays left-handed (the only lefty banjo player around). His musical background consists of Gospel, Folk, Country, Americana, and Bluegrass. Together David Buckman and Ed Dutton will win hearts over as the opener for Sweet Wednesday at the SSFMC!
…and the Open Mic!

Vance Gilbert
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

Stone Soup Coffeehouse Presents An Evening with Ladies of Folk
2023-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Beth Barron is the founder of RI event, “Ladies of Folk.” “Beth’s voice is smooth as silk with just the right amount of edge as she presents her original material during her solo acoustic guitar performances. Beth’s original songs are easy on the ears and plentiful on the mind.” Beth was also honored with Motif Magazine’s 2021 Music Video Award for her single “I’m Alive.” Barron takes the listener on a journey through colorful lyrics and the soothing touch of her vocals. Beth will perform as the Beth Barron String Band.
Allysen Callery is an internationally touring musician from Bristol, Rhode Island. A self-taught artist, she draws comparisons to Sandy Denny & Nick Drake. Winner of Favorite Folk Act in RI 2023, and 2022 for Motif magazine.

Mary Pierce, Singer/Songwriter and recording artist of Celtic/Folk/American music shares her original and inspiring music through her 5 albums. Mary has been inspired by many Irish and American Folk artists and her passion for writing can be heard throughout her music. Mary started writing music 12 years ago after a visit to Ireland. She would often bring her songs to her sister, Margi Gianquinto (pianist and harmonist), and the two would begin the journey together of adding harmonies and instrumentation to the songs.

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Michelle Saylors, was born in Tennessee, where she grew up on a farm. Bluegrass, country, and gospel music were always part of life. Michelle began piano lessons around age 10. She is self-taught on guitar and mandolin and played mostly bluegrass music while in Tennessee. Living in Rhode Island since 2008, Michelle found her voice by taking time in solitude: to write, create, and play music that reflects her early musical inspirations and keeps her true to who she is as an artist. Her songwriting is rooted in the space between small-town Tennessee and coastal New England.

Jen Long‘s father has a word for musicians: scallywags. Jen is delighted to have become one at last! Don’t tell her dad, but she sings and plays guitar with SwampBirds, a Providence based Americana-ish group for which she has written several songs – some of which they even play. Jen has also improvised vocals with the Providence band Cardboard Cannons, sang for a decade with the Assembly of Light Choir, and has organized many shows including four Love Hangovers. She especially loves writing melodies to other peoples’ poems.

Providence-based singer/songwriter Jane Hesser (a.k.a. Ground Weather) plays a gritty combination of soul-inspired indie and earthy, wholehearted folk. She is half of the band LIGHTS OUT, with John Kolodij. On occasion, she can also be found playing with her daughters, in The Understory and Freddy.

Saturday October 14th - An Evening with Ladies of Folk | $22
2023-10-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Hosted by Beth Barron.

Allysen Callery is an internationally touring musician from Bristol, Rhode Island. A self-taught artist, she draws comparisons to Sandy Denny & Nick Drake. Winner of Favorite Folk Act in RI 2023, and 2022 for Motif magazine.

Providence-based singer/songwriter Jane Hesser (a.k.a. Ground Weather) plays a gritty combination of soul-inspired indie and earthy, wholehearted folk. She is half of the band LIGHTS OUT, with John Kolodij. On occasion, she can also be found playing with her daughters, in The Understory and Freddy.
Mary Pierce, Singer/Songwriter and recording artist of Celtic/Folk/American music shares her original and inspiring music through her 5 albums. Mary has been inspired by many Irish and American Folk artists and her passion for writing can be heard throughout her music. Mary started writing music 12 years ago after a visit to Ireland. She would often bring her songs to her sister, Margi Gianquinto (pianist and harmonist), and the two would begin the journey together of adding harmonies and instrumentation to the songs. Mary and Margi have a unique sister vocal blend that has captivated audiences in Portsmouth, Newport, Narragansett, Jamestown, Maine, and CT and they recorded the first album of originals together called ‘Miles Away’.

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Michelle Saylors, was born in Tennessee, where she grew up on a farm. Bluegrass, country, and gospel music were always part of life. Michelle began piano lessons around age 10. She is self-taught on guitar and mandolin and played mostly bluegrass music while in Tennessee. Living in Rhode Island since 2008, Michelle found her voice by taking time in solitude: to write, create, and play music that reflects her early musical inspirations and keeps her true to who she is as an artist. Her songwriting is rooted in the space between small-town Tennessee and coastal New England. She is currently recording her first full-length album.

Jen Long’s father has a word for musicians: scallywags. Jen is delighted to have become one at last! Don’t tell her dad, but she sings and plays guitar with SwampBirds, a Providence based Americana-ish group for which she has written several songs – some of which they even play. Jen has also improvised vocals with the Providence band Cardboard Cannons, sang for a decade with the Assembly of Light Choir, and has organized many shows including four Love Hangovers. She especially loves writing melodies to other peoples’ poems. A designer by profession, and artist to the core, Jen is the creative and often obsessive energy behind The Whale Guitar, a custom electric guitar inspired by Melville’s tale of an obsessive quest, “Moby-Dick”. Jen has personally lugged this “instrument of change” to hundreds of guitarists to play and sign in an obsessive campaign to amplify the need for ocean protection and climate justice. Jen is grateful for the opportunity to play today for you but is starting to obsess over this bio, so her therapist says she has to turn it in now as is. Thank you.

Cheryl Wheeler/Kenny White
2023-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Peterborough Players Theater, Peterborough NH, 55 Hadley Rd, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
We are very excited to be able to reschedule a concert with Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White. Let’s all come out and support her return to Peterborough.
Cheryl Wheeler
“Cheryl Wheeler has to be seen to be appreciated. Nothing you read and nothing you hear from her albums prepares you for how good a performer she is.
“If your idea of a folk singer/songwriter concert is a bunch of people clapping politely after songs, and then sitting quietly while the performer says things like “This next song is about …”, well, you’ve never seen a Cheryl Wheeler concert before. ”
“Cheryl’s songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You find yourself being dragged into the song rather than standing outside and observing. Other songs by Cheryl are hilarious situation comedies.
“You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Chery’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. If they think she is great, then you owe it to yourself to learn more if you aren’t familiar with her.
“From her albums you can tell that she is a gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice. From other people’s comments about her you can learn that she is a natural story teller with a fantastic sense of humor. But until you see her in person, you never really believe what you’ve been told about her. Besides, almost half of the songs she does during her shows haven’t been recorded!”
Cheryl’s concerts are more like what you would find at a comedy club than expect to find at a folk music concert. “She will tell a story that has you rolling in the aisles, and then sing a song that leaves you wiping tears from your eyes. She will talk about some serious current event, and then sing a song that will have you howling with laughter. Her entire concert is an emotional roller coaster.”
http://www.cherylwheeler.com/home/bio.html
Kenny White
“I’d have to say that Kenny White has earned a place among my favorite singer/songwriters … and particularly, lyricists. As we say in the trade ‘he goes deep.’ A true wordsmith AND musician who reveals a fine sense of humor, as well. Put on your headphones and listen carefully.”
…David Crosby
“Kenny White is a quadruple threat – a singer, songwriter, pianist and producer with a knack for summing-up the human condition in half a song verse or less. (Take the lyrics “So you might as well put it on the line once in awhile, Maybe leave something more than ashes in a pile,” from his song “Five Girls.” Need we say more?”

Concert For the Earth Halalisa Singers
2023-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, Worcester MA, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States

Martha Burns House Concert CANCELLED
2023-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge, MA, Given when reservation is made, Cambridge, 02138, United States
Sadly, we’ve had to cancel this event due to a family emergency. We’ll try again next year!

Slaid Cleaves
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Spinning Room, Harrisville NH, 71 Main St, Harrisville, NH, United States
“A master storyteller, one influenced not by the shine of pop-culture but by the dirt of real life.” – Joseph Hudak
— Rolling Stone Country
3/3/23 Slaid Cleaves releases his latest album, TOGETHER THROUGH THE DARK.
Twelve new songs amid the 100,000 that get uploaded to Spotify every day (according to hypebot.com). Will any of them rise above the din enough to be heard? So far, a few of them have been hanging out with the likes of young Americana superstars Charlie Crocket and Margo Price on the Americana Music Association album and singles charts, as well as the popular Spotify playlist, The Pulse of Americana.
It’s Cleaves’ second release on Candy House Media, which consists of himself and his wife and manager, Karen Cleaves, with hired gun Angela Backstrom promoting to Americana radio. It’s one of the rare self-releases on the charts, and the early success of the first few singles is a testament to the consistent quality of Cleaves’ output over the past 25 years, and to the bond he’s built and maintained with the dedicated music lovers at Americana radio since its inception in the mid 1990s.
Slaid teamed up with producer Scrappy Jud Newcomb for the third time in early 2022 to record a new batch of songs, Slaid’s first in five years. Familiar themes of struggle and resilience will be a surprise to no one. TOGETHER THROUGH THE DARK digs into the crucial moments and experiences that shape our journeys. A kind word when it’s needed most, the effort to act honorably in dark and violent times, the wisdom of a barfly, the majesty of rock and roll, the dignity of work and the enduring grace provided by true love.
As Scrappy puts it, “This album speaks to the hopeful, the hard working, the battered, confused, and the sad. But above all to the believers in the city of freedom that we heard in the stories of our youth and all those FM radio hits.”
TOGETHER THROUGH THE DARK
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Originally hailing from Maine, this now Austin songwriter might as well have been born in the lone state. Slaid Cleaves has the Austin style songwriting reminiscent of Joe Ely or Townes Van Zandt, but a style and sound all his own. He sits permanently and high on the top of our favorite songwriters list.
Americana/folk stalwart Slaid Cleaves has been putting out highly acclaimed records for 25 years now, consistently delivering songs that strike people’s hearts and become part of their lives. Together Through the Dark is no different. Producer Scrappy Jud Newcomb and Cleaves teamed up for the third time in early 2022 between Covid surges to record a new batch of songs, Slaid’s first in five years. Familiar themes of struggle and resilience will be a surprise to no one. As Scrappy puts it, “This album speaks to the hopeful, the hard working, the battered, confused, and the sad. But above all to the believers in the city of freedom that we heard in the stories of our youth and all those FM radio hits.” Watch for single releases to radio and streaming services in early 2023 in anticipation of a March 3rd worldwide album release.

Stone Soup Coffeehouse Open Mic Series with RISA
2023-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States

Singer-Songwriters Tom Smith and Cosy Sheridan Perform at First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse, 10/20!
2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:20 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
First Church Friday Coffee House presents its second concert of the 2023-2024 season featuring singer-songwriters Tom Smith and Cosy Sheridan in the Parish Hall at First Church and Parish Dedham, 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Parish House. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 available at the door or online at Home | dedhamuu. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Tom Smith’s songs are in turns humorous, touching, thought provoking, and inspiring. Deeply rooted in the old-school folk tradition, his stories are told in a voice that is honest, melodic, and sincere. In the words of Boston radio DJ, Dave Palmater, “Tom writes songs that seem like they’ve always been there… a true folksinger.” Tom grew up in rural Pennsylvania in a family where music was part of the fabric of everyday life. A folk veteran of over forty years, Tom performs at festivals, coffeehouses, schools, and concerts throughout the Northeastern to audiences large and small, young and old. Accompanied on multiple instruments by New England folk veteran Seth Connelly, you are sure to leave their performance feeling better than when you arrived. Cosy Sheridan has been called one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful songwriters. She first appeared on the national folk scene when she won the songwriting contests at The Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 1992 and released her critically acclaimed CD Quietly Led. Backed by the strong rhythms and harmonies of her bass player Charlie Koch, she plays a percussive bluesy style of guitar – often in open tunings and occasionally with two or more capos She has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Cowgirl Hall of Fame and on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. She teaches classes in songwriting, performance, and guitar at workshops and adult music camps across the country. She is the director of Moab Folk Camp in Moab, Utah.
First Church and Parish Dedham Unitarian Universalist was first gathered in 1638 and is located in Dedham Center at 670 High Street. Its lively music program includes its choir at Sunday services, Concerts at First Church and the Parish Players theater troupe in addition to our Friday Coffee House events.

Guy Davis
2023-10-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Admission $25 for adults and $15 for 21 and under. Reserve tickets by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com and pay at the door. Cash is preferred but we can also take credit cards. Concerts are an outreach of the Theodore Parker Church at 1859 Centre Street in West Roxbury. Shows are either in the church itself or in the parish hall behind the church on Corey Street.
Desserts and hot and cold beverages are on sale before the show and during intermission. Plenty of free parking nearby. Building is wheelchair accessible.
Guy Davis is an internationally known bluesman who has just been nominated the second time for a Grammy award for the Best Traditional Blues album. His vast musical talents, his own songwriting and his infectious stage presence all make for an unforgettable evening.

An evening with Chris Smither at Me&Thee Music Friday, Oct. 20
2023-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States

LOOSE SALUTE, a Mike Nesmith/Monkees Tribute concert. Plus, Yellow 45
2023-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Niagara Coffee Haus, Mills MA, 8 Exchange St, Millis, MA, United States
LOOSE SALUTE, a Mike Nesmith/Monkees Tribute concert. Plus, Yellow 45 (70s tribute group)
Join us at Niagara Coffee Haus for a gtreat night of music! LOOSE SALUTE, a tribute concert honoring the legendary Mike Nesmith and The Monkees featuring Mick Lawless and Tom Yates. Relive the magic of Nez & the Monkees iconic music and experience the nostalgia of the 60s in this counterculture vibe of the Niagara Coffee Haus. Opening act, Yellow 45 is a 70s tribute group not to be missed.

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Jim Palana and Dawna Hammers - Concert - Split Bill - Singer Songwriter Night
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:30 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Our next event is coming up this Saturday, Oct 21!
Singer Songwriter Night Split Bill!
Jim Palana – Dawna Hammers
Saturday, Oct 21 7PM (doors open at 6:30)
$8 Members, $10 Non-Members
Jim Palana was born in Newport, RI. In 1965 he began performing his own songs in coffeehouses and folk clubs in the Providence-Fall River-New Bedford-Newport area. Few performers in those days had original material, and Jim earned his first attention for the often-humorous songs he was writing. In the following nearly 60 years he has released 5 recordings, performed around the United States, and also played in Europe, the UK and Ireland. New songs continue to find him, and he remains grateful for the opportunities to share them with audiences. https://youtu.be/2l-T_TmUN80?si=33LEJJeKlpivvy37
Dawna Hammers is a multi-talented, entertaining and inspiring songwriter. She plays rhythmic, flowing piano, sweet & rocking guitar & dulcimer, and with a soft, soulful voice she touches the heart & soul with her unique, catchy and meaningful songs about life, love, world unity and peace. For more info go to dawnahammers.com

Guy Davis
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Guy Davis uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His music can be soulful, moaning out a people’s cry, or playful and bouncy as a hay-ride. He can tell you stories of his great-grandparents and his grandparents, they’re days as track linemen, and of their interactions with the infamous KKK. He can also tell you that as a child, raised by his well to do parents, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, that the only cotton he’s picked is his underwear up off the floor. Come hear the blues and more. Join this wonderful night of music at the New Moon on October 21st.
Admission to the show is $25 cash; $15 cash for those ages 21 and under. Tickets for this show are available at the door starting around 6:30; doors open at 7:00. Tickets may be reserved prior to the show by visiting www.newmooncoffeehouse.org,

Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie at Linden Tree Concerts
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
LINDEN TREE CONCERTS PRESENTS:
Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie on October 21 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $25
The Linden Tree thirty-ninth concert series will continue on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 pm in the social hall of the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Wakefied. Singer-songwriters Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie are back for an encore performance.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Eberhardt joined Red House Records in 1997 and has recorded ten albums for the label. His 2009, 500 Miles: The Blue Rock Sessions, showcases powerful originals and unique covers and a reworking of his hit, The Long Road,” a song more poignant after his two decades of touring and recording.
In 2019, Cliff reunited with old songwriting pals, John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Cheryl Wheeler and Patty Larkin to tour nationally again as On A Winter’s Night – five great writers in the round. The pandemic interrupted the tour, but began again in 2022.
In 2021, Cliff released a new album of original songs, “Knew Things”, to critical acclaim and wide-spread Folk and Public radio airplay. The single, “All the Things I Left Behind” and “Room in the City” are stand out tracks.
Cliff”s songs have been recorded by many folks including Richie Havens, Buffy Sainte Marie, and Shawn Colvin. The New York Post says, “Eberhardt sings with passion and with wit…what makes his brand so rare is the self-assurance and poise he brings to his nearly flawless show.” www.cliffeberhardt.net.
Growing up on a cattle farm, riding horses and writing poetry, Louise Mosrie began writing pop and folk songs after college. With a move to Nashville in 2004, she began co-writing with country, bluegrass, and folk artists which led to her 2008 album, “Home,” filled with stories and songs about southern life.
In 2014, Louise recorded ten songs of love, loss, and surrender in her album, “Lay It Down.” Collaborating with Cliff Eberhardt, the album was released to critical praise and made several top 10 lists in folk radio. Her latest album “Home” was released in 2022. “Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.” – Rich Warren, WFMT-FM, The Midnight Special, Chicago.
Louise is an award-winning songwriter earning top awards at Kerrville Folk, Telluride Bluegrass, and Falcon Ridge Folk festivals. www.louisemosrie.com
Tickets will be $25, cash or check at the door. Tickets for those under 13 are $10. Reservations recommended by calling 781-246-2836 as in our area, shows featuring Joe Jencks are popular. Linden Tree Coffeehouse is located in the social hall of the UU Church, 326 Main St. Wakefield, MA 01880
We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Chapter for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000. For more information see www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org and our Facebook page.
