The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series Presents Don White
2025-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
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.
Don 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.
White 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.
Please join Don White for what is sure to be a very entertaining evening!

Gunning & Cormier
2025-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
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.
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Gunning & Cormier are two of Canada’s greatest roots singer-songwriters. Their collaboration goes back 23 years, when Gunning had a fiddle player drop out of a show at the last minute and Cormier was able to fill in.
Dave Gunning, a celebrated Canadian folk musician, has earned ten East Coast Music Awards, two Canadian Folk Music Awards, and a Juno nomination. Known for his poignant storytelling and activism, Gunning’s music captivates audiences with heartfelt and socially conscious themes. J.P. Cormier has been successful in an astonishing variety of musical ventures. He played mandolin and banjo in a Grammy-nominated bluegrass gospel band. He has recorded 16 albums, winning 13 ECMA’s, two Juno nomination, a Canadian Folk Music Award and five Music Nova Scotia Awards.

Roslindale Open Mike
2025-01-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
A semi-monthly virtual open mike sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike. Watch on YouTube.
Performers are welcome! Visit Roslindale Open Mike for more information.

Darlin' Corey
2025-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This concert will be indoors at the hosts’ home in Rockport, Mass. and capacity will be limited to 30. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or Venmo. Send email to info@whalecove.org to get more information or to request an invitation.
From the northern reach of the Appalachian Trail comes the musical trio Darlin’ Corey. Drawing on the many threads of North American folk music, their elegant harmonies are the beating heart of their sound, in both their original music and the traditional Folk, Old Time, and Bluegrass music they regularly showcase. In Darlin’ Corey’s singing and playing, you can feel the many years of dedication to these celebrated musical traditions.
Erica Brown’s fiddle-playing is at turns virtuosic and completely unpretentious. Matt Shipman is an ideal counterpart as his versatility on a dizzying array of stringed instruments (guitar, Irish bouzouki, 5-string banjo, mandolin) blend seamlessly, never timid or overpowering. Add to that Kris Day’s steady and tasteful bass playing and together they create an engaging performance of thoughtful originals and traditional songs and tunes that have influenced them along the way. Darlin’ Corey has become a well known and favorite act in the Portland, ME area in recent years.

Grace Morrison
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Play Houseconcerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
“If country, pop, and Americana were on a Venn diagram – Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center.” ”Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence, song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb, Natalie Merchant. It’s uncanny.”

Suggested minimum $25 donation goes directly to the performer. To reserve a seat, please email your name and phone number to Susan (seating is limited!) at houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com. Address and information will then be sent to you.

High Tea Band
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | New Revival Coffeehouse, Stow MA, 353 Great Rd, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
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.
Praised 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.
With 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.
Doors open at 7:00 and the concert starts at 7:30. Tickets are $20 via Eventbrite and $25 at the door.

Rock Hearts Bluegrass at Linden Tree
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
Rock Hearts. Bluegrass at the Linden Tree .
February 1, 2025
“For anyone unfamiliar with Rock Hearts you need to know that they are a powerhouse bluegrass group, featuring some of New England’s finest. They bring lots of talent, experience, and a distinctive sound of their own.” Linden Tree Concerts is pleased to present Rock Hearts on Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 pm in Wakefield, MA.
Formed in 2013, Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old country tunes, and seek out tunes from other genres to “bluegrass.” Named an Official 2021 IBMA Showcase Band, the band is enjoying national radio and Chart activity. They are a sought after band for major festivals in the USA and Canada. The group works closely with Sammy Passamano, in Nashville, the 615 Hideaway record label owner. Their first independent project, Starry Southern Nights, put them on the national radar. A year later they signed with Sammy Passamano and released their first 615 Hideaway Records label single from their new project, Wanderlust, which continues to receive outstanding fanfare and radio attention. Their 3rd project and second with the 615, Unfinished Bridges, is by far their best work yet. It’s experiencing tremendous success. With the full album and several singles debuting in the Top 10 on national charts, including five #1 positions.
“Rock Hearts’ Unfinished Bridges deserves a large audience and copious praise.” Colin Jordan Rock Hearts has shared the stage with some of the top bands in the industry including, Del McCoury, Jonathan Edwards, Dan Tyminski, the Seldom Scene, and many more.
The band consists of founding member and banjo player, Joe Deetz, lead man and guitar/vocals, *Alex MacLeod, the newest Kentucky Mandolin endorsed artist, *Billy Thibodeau, bassist, Rick Brodsky, and fiddler/2023 IBMA Mentor of the Year nominee, *Austin Scelzo.
*Alex MacLeod is one of ten songwriters selected for the 2024 IBMA WOB Songwriter Showcase.
*Austin Scelzo is nominated for the 2024 IBMA Momentum Awards: Industry Involvement; nominated for 2023 IBMA WOB Momentum Mentor of the Year; IBMA Leadership 2024
*Billy Thibodeau was recently inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and named as a Saga Music Instruments Mandolin Artist (KM1500); IBMA Leadership 2017
More information about the band and photos can be found on their website: Rockheartsbluegrass.com
Tickets for this concert are $25 (those under 18 are $10) CASH or CHECK only are accepted at the door.. Homemade baked goods and beverages hot and cold are sold before the show and during intermission. Doors open at 7 with the show beginning at 7:30pm. For preferential seating call 781 246 2836 by noon on performance days. Note Bluegrass night often sells out early.
Linden Tree’s 40th season concerts are now held at the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St. Wakefield, MA 01880 Easy to find from 95. Parking Lot by church rear entrance. Handicapped access too. For more information www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

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Fabiola Méndez Trio
2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Me&Thee Music begins 2025 with the spirited upbeat music of Puerto Rico and the Fabiola Méndez Trio on Friday, February 7 at 8 pm. Fabiola Méndez, who was named Latin Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards, is a gifted cuatrista, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer who brings her artistic vision, energetic personality and original music to the stage in an exciting exploration of her culture, ancestry and identities.

The Annual RISA Showcase
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
This month we welcome performers from RISA (Rhode Island Songwriters Association) on 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).
RISA encourages, fosters and conducts the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provides educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and supports open collaboration within the RISA community. The organization was founded in 1993 by a small group of individuals dedicated to the art of songwriting. As interest in the group grew, so did the RISA membership. With growth came visibility and a broader mission – to establish a songwriting community that would not only nurture Rhode Island and Southeastern New England songwriters, but showcase their many talents as writers, musicians and performers. This evening will be hosted by Lilly Cataldi, with performances by Jan Luby, Roots Run Wild, Michelle Saylors, Josh Schurman, Rob Siegel.
Parking 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.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Lily Cataldi (our host): Lilly Cataldi is an accomplished teacher, performer, and writer, who is known not only for her musical skills, but also for her talents as an inspiring vocal coach and acting instructor. She brings 45 years’ of wisdom and varied experience into her sessions with clients. As a vocalist and songwriter, Lilly has performed all styles of music from classical to contemporary to original works in numerous settings and venues.
Jan Luby: Known for her engaging stage presence as well as a voice full of passion, range and power, Jan’s songs are evocative, lyrical, personal stories ranging from socially relevant to irreverent. She connects with people whether performing to a large audience at a festival or in an intimate coffeehouse setting. She released her fifth album, Night Window, in February of 2020, and has recently been named as a finalist in the Fall 2024 World Songwriting Awards.
Roots Run Wild: Known for their vocal teamwork, singer-songwriters KT Lee and Kelly Ann Fernandes use music to explore the challenges of finding your own way, healing from trauma, personal growth, relationships and developing a richer inner life and sense of self, always expressing a love of music itself and its incredible restorative power. Their band, Roots Run Wild, released their first full length album in 2024.
Michelle Saylors: New England based singer-songwriter Michelle Saylors actually hails from the Bible Belt in Tennessee, where she was raised on a 30 acre farm. Her early musical inspirations include gospel, folk and Memphis blues, and she also plays bluegrass music since the early 90s, performing at the Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival, and even appearing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. She brings her Tennessee roots to the Stone Soup stage.
Josh Schurman: For over 50 years, Josh has performed in coffeehouses, clubs, and concerts throughout New England, the Midwest, and on the West Coast, pleasing audiences with his gritty and soulful vocals and deft fingerstyle guitar playing. He draws on American country blues and folk traditions, which he has been mining since the early sixties, and is influenced by roots artists such as Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Hank Williams, and popular icons of the sixties folk revival.
Rob Siegel is well-known in Boston folk music circles as an innovative songwriter who draws from his idyllic yet stressed-out middle-class suburban existence and produces memorable well-crafted songs. Rob has opened for Bill Staines, Vance Gilbert, Catie Curtis, Jack Hardy, Geoff Muldaur, and others. His 2000 debut CD Shaker Chair received airplay on the WUMB radio network, and his 2004 CD Voices from the Right Brain reached #52 on the FolkDJ ranking. His first new CD in 14 years, A Landscape of Ghosts, was released in 2018 at a sold-out show at Club Passim and charted on FolkDJ.

Les Sampou
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Original songs from a versatile and powerful singer of songs in various genres from country folk to sultry jazz to indie-rock.
Music on Centre concerts take place in the comfy parish hall located at 70 Corey Street behind the Theodore Parker UU Church in West Roxbury. Lots of free parking across the street and in two city lots nearby. Building is wheelchair accessible. Reserve seats by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com. There are no advance tickets. Cash is preferred but credit card payments are possible. General admission. For more information, go to artist website or www.tparkerchurch.org/events where you can access a digital photo to send to friends and family. Or call 617-327-0542.

Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States

Lara Herscovitch Postponed to Dec 7th 2025
2025-02-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States
$25 suggested donation in the tip jar but 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. Join us at 1PM here for a potluck lunch. Bring a dish, we supply drinks and ice cream.
“…a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence… big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life… Herscovitch’s music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit or a dormant creative life.”
–The Boston Globe
“…expertly written prose… songwriting at its best… musical timing, memorable melodies, and compelling lyrics. It’s good for your ears AND your soul.”
–Sound Waves Magazine
“She possesses not only a huge reservoir of musical talent and a voice with a bell-like clarity, but a keen sense of global social concern and a fierce intellect… It might seem too good to be true, but true it is.” –Acoustic Live in NYC “Lara reminds us that music can be heroic when it springs from a strong heart. Walt Whitman would recognize his own soul in her expansive American vision, and there really is no higher compliment I can pay an artist.”
–Connecticut Public Radio host Colin McEnroe

John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse - Open Mic
2025-02-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-28 18:30 - 21:30 | John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, Worcester MA, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
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 American Pie or some sea shanty with fifty verses). Duos or groups are considered one act and CANNOT sign up as single performers too. Wearing a fake moustache will NOT fool us. $3.00 admission for everybody. Performer or spectator. Payable to the lovely lady at the folding card table.
Refreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).
PLEASE enter State Street upper parking lot door. Handicap parking and accessibility at the other side of the church on Court Street by the Courthouse apartments. If you do park on Court Street only park on the church side of the street or you could get towed. The parking meters on Main Street and State Street require money until 8:00 pm. The meter maids and dudes love to hand out tickets.
We are recording the performances. We intend on starting a NEW YouTube site in the future and would like to post selective performances. If you DO NOT want your video online please inform the JHH volunteer (Bob) recording with the smart phone at the center table.
Excellent alcohol-free venue for people from their teens and upward to perform in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Come to perform or just listen. The JHH crew is looking forward to seeing you! John Henry’s Hammer – It’s that traditional coffee house feel.

Antje Duvekot
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

North Reading Community Coffeehouse February, 2025 Showcase
2025-02-15 18:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
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.

The event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day!
We 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.

Reverend Robert Jones
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Nationally known and respected singer-songwriter, educator, author and storyteller Rev.Jones delivers a thrilling evening of song and stories – and perhaps some lessons for life.
New Moon concerts take place in the meeting room of the Haverhill UU Church at 15 Kenoza Avenue. Enter by the back door off the parking lot. Reserve seats at the New Moon website www.newmooncoffeehouse.org. Pay CASH ONLY when the doors open at 6:30. General admission. Building is wheelchair accessible. Save some cash for our famous homemade desserts. For more info, go to www.revrobertjones.com or call 617-327-0542

The Clements Brothers
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | New Song, Bedford MA, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
The Clements Brothers
The Clements Brothers are George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass), identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember, first entering the Americana music scene in 2012 as part of the internationally touring grassroots band The Lonely Heartstring Band, with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. More recently, George could be found playing the role of Paul Simon in the hit national theater show The Simon and Garfunkel Story, while Charles could often be seen in the bass section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The Clements Brothers recently released their first original project together, focused on capturing their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blend with harmonies only achievable by their identical voices–at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene.

Annie Sumi and Madeleine Roger
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets are $20 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 $25 for adults, $5 for those age 18 and under, and $40 for families.
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This concert is a co-bill featuring two outstanding young Canadian singer-songwriters.
Annie Sumi is a mixed-race, ethereal-folk artist from Canada. Her music is intimate and expansive, inviting the listener into a familiar otherworld. Inspired by the mirrored relationship between physical and emotional landscapes, Sumi’s music speaks of the human experience through the language of the senses. “Listening to Annie Sumi in concert is like taking a musical forest bath”, says Carter Smith of Common Ground Concerts.
Madeleine Roger is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with a breathtaking voice that lingers long after the last note. She has toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and the UK performing live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Shetland Island Folk Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Summerfolk Festival of Arts and Crafts, among many others.

Dedham Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Blue Train on February 21!
2025-02-21 19:30 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Friday Folk Coffeehouse at First Church Dedham
670 High Street, Dedham, MA
(781) 326-7463
Contact: Geoff Tegnell
First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse presents its sixth concert of the 2024-25 season featuring Blue Train at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 and are available online at Folk Coffeehouse | dedhamuu and at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, please check the First Church Facebook page (20+) First Church and Parish in Dedham | Facebook for any scheduling changes.
Blue Train coasts along the folk music railway tracks powered by a solid bluegrass engine fueled by an eclectic mix of swing, Texas swing and Gypsy jazz with intricate vocal harmonies and instrumentation. Musicians include Jon Pachter on banjo, harmonica and vocals, Wendy Pachter on stand-up bass and vocals, George O’Connell on mandolin and vocals, Stewart Roberts on guitar and vocals and Alison Smith on violin/fiddle and vocals.
Blue Train recently appeared at the Brookline Porchfest and will be playing at the Wright Farm in Sudbury this Fall. Other venues include Parrish Center for the Arts in Westford, MA, Vokes Theatre in Wayland, the Newton Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts, Good Pickin’ Farm in Westford, Brookline Porchfest, Nick-a-Nees Club in Providence, and various farmer’s markets. Get on board with this Boston-based band and speed down the tracks of pure entertainment as you ride the Blue Train!
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 choir at Sunday services, the Parish Players theater troupe, and (in collaboration with the Dedham School of Music) First Friday Jazz & Classical Concerts, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

Alastair Moock with Maxfield Anderson
2025-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Follen Folk Nights, Lexington MA, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.”
He’ll be joined by Maxfield Anderson on mandolin, banjo, and guitar.
Follen 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.
Tickets and more info available at follenfolknights.org

Avi Jacob | Originals & Dylan
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
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).
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Born & 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.
Almost 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)
Avi 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.

All Open Mic Night
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC), which is in its 47th year, presents an ‘All Open Mic Night’ Saturday February, 2025 at First Parish Duxbury! We had so much fun last season that we’re doing it again! Doors open and sign-ups begin at 630p, show starts at 7p.m. You can sing, do spoken word, prose, poetry, comedy, performance art, original or not, all genres – not just folk! Musicians pay only $6. The Sound is impeccable! Performers – The microphone is yours! Audience, come out and support live music in one of its most amazing formats – Open Mic! The hall will be set up in our intimate tables, chairs and real candlelight configuration. Join us to showcase your talent and enjoy homemade treats for this special show! See you at the Club! Note: For more information, please check out our website – https://www.southshorefolkmusicclub.org/

Ellis Paul
2025-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 | House of Play Houseconcerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
To reserve a seat, please email your name and phone number to Susan as soon as possible (seating is limited!) to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com. $35 minimum donation.

You will receive a reply with the street address and other details.

Sarah Blacker & the Light / Cara Brindisi opens
2025-02-28 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
The Me&Thee presents the 2024 New England Music Awards ‘Performer of the Year” Sarah Blacker and the Light on Friday, February 28th at 8pm. Blacker has toured nationally and internationally playing to sold out shows throughout the U.S and Germany. She’s been called ‘her own artist’ by the Huffington Post and the Patriot Ledger coined her music as “soaring folk gospel.”

Amy Kurchik
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Off the Common Coffeehouse, Bridgewater MA, 50 School St, Bridgewater, MA, 02324, United States

Peter Mulvey & Ruth Theodore at Harmony on the Green, with Andrew Sue Wing opening
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Lexington MA, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States
Over the past 20 years, Peter Mulvey has pursued a restless, eclectic path as a writer and musician – immersing himself in Tin Pan Alley jazz, modern acoustic, poetry, narrative, and Americana stylings. He has shared the stage with luminaries such as Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, and Greg Brown. Mulvey began as a self-described “city kid” from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He traveled to Dublin, Ireland, in 1989, where he learned the trade of the street singer. Returning to the States, he began making a living as a subway and street busker in Boston, before taking to the road full time. Mulvey has a rare ability to hold an audience’s attention and transport them, using wit, humor.
Joining Peter will be Ruth Theodore, Peter’s labelmate on Righteous Babe Records. Ruth is a seasoned British songwriter and producer whose work fascinates audiences with its gripping honesty and distinctive lyricism. Ruth’s songs of life, death, love, and the human condition are that of a skilled contemporary songwriter. Delivered with effortless unapologetic passion, Theodore’s live performances will take you places, make you laugh and cry and often both at once. Ruth has produced three critically acclaimed records, and following her most recent collaboration with award winning US producer and bassist Todd Sickafoose (Anais Mitchell/Ani Difranco), Ruth is back collaborating as co-producer with Todd on her 2024 release “I am I am”.
Andrew Sue Wing is a Boston based singer/songwriter and guitarist specializing in funk-rock. Equipped with a strong baritone voice and a unique style of rhythm and lead guitar, he’s able to belt out strong choruses and deliver soulful ballads. His repertoire includes both originals and covers of classics. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, John Scofield, and John Mayer, his originals combine blues, rock, funk, and soul.
Our building is accessible with an elevator to Clark Hall from the front entrance, and a lift up to the hall from the back parking lot. We have ample free parking, accessible parking spots and accessible single user bathrooms.

Songs to Inspire: Anderson-Gram and Lee-Gretz
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
MARCH 1, 2025: Linden Tree Concerts Brings Back:
Anderson-Gram and Lee & Gretz Songs to Inspire You and Bring Back Spring!
Linden Tree Concerts announces the return of two fan favorite duos: Gayle Anderson & Bob Gram along with Leslie Lee & Steve Gretz on Saturday, March first at 7:30 pm. The concert takes place at the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St. Wakefield.
Gayle Anderson has always loved music and performing from an early age in Gloucester. At Wheaton College she toured and recorded two albums with The Wheatones. Discovering folk music on WUMB, she began attending open mikes where she met her husband, Bob Gram .Bob at UMass Boston also was hooked on the WUMB programing and began attending open mikes and solo gigs.
Together Anderson-Gram released their first CD “Watercolors “ touring together along the East Coast and West Coast and venues in between, releasing their 5th CD “tides and embers.” They are a well-seasoned artistically-polished folk duo. Their voices blend perfectly, and their guitar accompaniments are thoughtful, interesting, and balanced. Their ccommunication with the audience and clever lyrics add to a very satisfying entertainment experience. Andersongram.com
Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz sings songs to lift spirits and soothe souls. Leslie grew up in Kansas City, MO surrounded by music. Her introduction to folk after earning a BFA in Commercial Art was when she created the artwork for Steve Gretz’s first CD, Waiting for the Sun.” In 2003 she stood at the microphone recording on his sold out CD, “Recovered.” Steve Gretz grew up in the NY stage also involved with music most of his life. In the 90s he performed in the duo Arnold+Gretz, recording four CDs. One of his songs” Who Taught These Idiots to Drive?” was featured on NPR’s Car Talk radio show!
Leslie and Steve were married in 2000 and began performing and recording music together in 2003. The songs they write and sing are influenced by a variety of genres including folk, gospel, Americana, and contemporary singer / songwriter. In 2011, they wrote the song, “One Great Hour to Share” for the One Great Hour of Sharing organization, which assists individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship. The song has been used to promote the One Great Hour of Sharing offering in churches throughout the country. Their performances feature simple but tasteful arrangements of timeless melodies. Steve’s guitar is often supplemented by other traditional instruments, but the focus is always on thoughtful lyrics and beautiful harmonies. When Steve and Leslie return to the Linden Tree, they will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Seth Connelly.
“We sing these songs because they move us, and we hope they will lift your spirits and soothe your souls.” https://www.leslieandsteve.com
Tickets for this concert are $25 (those under 18 are $10) CASH or CHECK only are accepted at the door… Homemade baked goods and beverages hot and cold are sold before the show and during intermission. Doors open at 7 with the show beginning at 7:30pm. For preferential seating call 781 246 2836 by noon on performance days.
Linden Tree’s 40th season concerts are now held at the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St. Wakefield, MA 01880 Easy to find from 95. Parking Lot by church rear entrance. Handicapped access too. For more information www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org
