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SUMMARY:Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers
DESCRIPTION:QUOTES: \n“Those who keep trying to categorize Claudia Schmidt’s music should just give it up and file her under the general category ‘TALENT’ Big talent.” Post-Bulletin (Rochester\, Mn.) \n“Claudia\, Claudia\, Claudia\, that’s all you need to say. .one of the finest folk voices ever to pick up a mic. Chocolatey smooth vocals swirled into jiving notes. Too delicious!”\nBorder’s Books and Music. \n“At the heart of Sally’s work is traditional and contemporary folk music. Her music is like a quilt\, made up of soul-stirring ballads\, messages of hope\, knee-slapping dance tunes and gentle lullabies.” \nBIO:\nAbout Sally and Claudia \nClaudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers have been weaving their voices\, dulcimers\, and guitars together for decades\, creating an atmosphere of joy and musical lushness that audiences find so irresistible\, they frequently join right in. \nStarting with their soaring harmonies – “blood harmony” was how one fan described it – fascinating double dulcimer work\, the mix of 6 and 12 string guitars\, then brought together with a wide choice of material encompassing their originals\, traditional\, and choice compositions of contemporary songwriters\, a concert by these two masters of their craft is an immensely satisfying and restorative experience. Time has only deepened and enriched the music they create together.\nhttps://sallyrogers.com/concert-booking/sally-and-claudia/ \nSally began her career as a full-time touring musician in 1979\, after encouragement from Stan Rogers\, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter. That was followed by an invitation from Garrison Keillor to appear on A Prairie Home Companion. She appeared more than a dozen times on that show\, which launched her performing career. Her travels have since taken her to Europe\, China\, Hungary and Poland\, England and Scotland and all across the United States.\nSally has performed with fellow Michigan native and long-time friend\, Claudia Schmidt\, since 1981. As a folk duo extraordinaire\, they have recorded four albums together including Closing the Distance\, While We Live\, and Evidence of Happiness. In 2016\, Sally and Claudia released their fourth collaborative album\, We are Welcomed.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/claudia-schmidt-and-sally-rogers-2/
LOCATION:Bass Hall at Monadnock Center\, Peterborough NH\, 19 Grove St\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roslindale Open Mike
DESCRIPTION:A semi-monthly virtual open mike sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike. Watch on YouTube. \nPerformers are welcome! Visit  Roslindale Open Mike for more information.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/roslindale-open-mike/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted)\nFirst Unitarian Church\, 90 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\nDoors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m.\nPerformances begin @ 7 p.m.\n10 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.\nRefreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).\nPLEASE 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. \nWe 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. \nExcellent alcohol-free venue for people from their teens and upward to perform in a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere.\nCome 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 without the cigarette smoke.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/john-henrys-hammer-coffeehouse-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse\, Worcester MA\, 90 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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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:Catie Curtis
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URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/catie-curtis/
LOCATION:Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA\, 404 Concord Avenue\, Belmont\, 02478
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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: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:Alice Howe & Freebo
DESCRIPTION:Alice Howe & Freebo\nAlice Howe and Freebo present a unique study in contrasts\, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock\, folk\, and blues icon. Each a compelling performer in their own right\, they both lead and support each other in their well-crafted songs with flawless harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. They have worked as creative collaborators in the studio and on stage since 2017. Freebo weaves his unique fretless bass stylings into Alice’s superb vocals for a presentation with undeniable chemistry. \nTo hear Alice Howe sing is to be enraptured by the natural\, unaffected beauty of her voice. There’s no artifice\, no histrionics — just honest\, authentic\, emotionally resonant singing in the tradition of the roots music that shaped her. On Circumstance\, her second and latest album\, the Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter guitarist displays her vocal prowess and introspective writing in abundance\, mining both her heart and her musical tastes for a deep\, personal journey across an Americana soundscape dotted with blues\, folk\, country\, soul\, and rock. Recorded in two sessions at the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, where Etta James and Wilson Pickett once shook the walls\, the record channels their spirits with 11 stirring tracks that pull no punches diving into the vagaries of the heart and her own personal journey. As an old soul inside a 30-something millennial\, Alice puts her stamp on Americana’s venerable strands with 10 standout originals evoking both the classic singer-songwriters and the seminal music that once filled airwaves\, roadhouses\, and juke joints. \nFreebo is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt and has distinguished himself as one of the great bassists of our time\, playing on records with CSN\, Maria Muldaur\, John Mayall\, Ringo Starr\, Dr. John\, and Neil Young as well as appearing on Saturday Night Live\, The Midnight Special\, The Muppet Show\, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. Not willing to simply rest on those achievements\, Freebo delved more deeply into his creativity and has become a highly regarded singer/songwriter\, now working on his 6th full-length solo CD. A multi–award winner\, he is also a finalist in numerous songwriting contests. Freebo’s music reflects his compassionate concern for the world and people around him\, and his lyrics and open stage banter have helped him connect with listeners worldwide. A live musical experience with Freebo is astute\, insightful\, clever\, and truly melodic.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/alice-howe-freebo-new-song-bedford-ma/
LOCATION:New Song\, Bedford MA\, 10 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
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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:"Singing for Justice" - Faith Petric documentary viewing and singalong
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, 11am ET\nCommunity Church of Boston\, 565 Boylston St.\, Boston\nFree! (Donations gratefully accepted) \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Community Church of Boston and FSSGB \nLearn about the musical and political history of Faith Petric and the role of folk music in progressive politics in 20th and 21st-century America. Faith Petric (1915-2013) proudly called herself a radical\, and she chose folk music as her vehicle for creating a more just world. \nA student peace activist in her 20s\, she continued to protest war as a Raging Granny in her 80s. She aided migrant workers in California during the Great Depression\, built Liberty Ships during World War II\, faced Cold War-era FBI surveillance\, and marched for racial justice in Selma\, AL. A single working mother\, Faith retired in 1970 at age 55 and reinvented herself as a traveling folk singer\, performing nationally and internationally into her 90s. \nSinging for Justice is produced and directed by award-winning Stanford historian Estelle Freedman and award-winning documentary filmmaker Christie Herring. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon is the Composer and Musical Supervisor.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/singing-for-justice-faith-petric-documentary-viewing-and-singalong/
LOCATION:Community Church of Boston\, 565 Boylston St.\, Boston\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Culomba
DESCRIPTION:         \nCulomba is a Massachusetts-based vocal ensemble specializing in close harmony singing from around the world. Culomba (“dove” in the Corsican language) draws from a deep well of repertoire\, including American folk traditions\, music of Georgia\, Corsica\, the Balkans\, Ukraine\, early European polyphony\, and original compositions. Culomba’s singers have studied with masters of these traditions\, and each brings their specialized knowledge to this unique ensemble. \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
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/culomba/
LOCATION:Follen Folk Nights\, Lexington MA\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents the Willie J. Laws Blues Band on 3/21!
DESCRIPTION:Friday Folk Coffeehouse at First Church Dedham\n670 High Street\, Dedham\, MA\n(781) 326-7463 \nContact: Geoff Tegnell \nFirst Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse presents its 8th concert of the 2024-2025 season featuring the Willie J. Laws Band features at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street\, Dedham on Friday\, March 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. \nThe Willie J Laws Band is one of the notable Blues acts of the region with a modern funky style that’s uniquely its own. The band’s sound includes deep Texas roots music\, add some funk\, and jazz influenced bass patterns\, and the influence of various Afro-Caribbean drumbeats\, a genre-bending sound tempered with a groove from Motown\, Memphis\, Muscle Shoals\, the Gulf Cost of Texas\, and New Orleans. This isn’t strictly Blues; much of it is original music with its own sound and tempo. You will enter the Willie J Laws Band musical train\, as it travels a varied terrain with its assorted musical sounds. It’s an exciting\, fast-moving train and you will most definitely enjoy the ride! Come hear the “The Last Prophet of the Funky Texas Blues.” \nFirst 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. \n 
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/friday-folk-coffeehouse-presents-the-willie-j-lawes-blues-band-on-3-21/
LOCATION:Friday Folk Coffeehouse\, Dedham MA\, 670 High St\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Don White and Hayley Reardon
DESCRIPTION:Two of the Me&Thee’s favorite performers\, Don White & Hayley Reardon\, join forces for a special night commemorating the club’s 55th Anniversary. Don and Haley have been great friends for years and together\, they’ll present the best of what this club has been since its founding — a community.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/don-white-and-haley-reardon/
LOCATION:Me&Thee\, Marblehead MA\, 28 Mugford St\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tom Rush accompanied by Seth Glier
DESCRIPTION:QUOTES:\nTom Rush\nHis voice is still molasses\, smoke and licorice; his fingers still coax magic and thunder from every guitar string\, and he’s as engaging a storyteller as he ever was. In a packed house of “old” friends\, it was like Club 47 again.– Nancy Young: Gate House News Services \nSeth Glier\nGlier is a man of many talents. A singer-songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and producer\, he’s known for his emotive soundscapes and masterful songwriting. Exposing vulnerability in a deeply courageous way\, his work takes you on an impassioned journey of heart and honesty. — Ear Milk \nTom Rush \n“Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s\, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone\, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes\, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Rush has long championed emerging artists. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell\, Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, and in more recent years his Club 47®concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations.\nTom Rush began his musical career in the early ’60s playing the Boston-area clubs while a Harvard student. The Club 47 was the flagship of the coffee house fleet\, and he was soon holding down a weekly spot there\, learning from the legendary artists who came to play\, honing his skills and growing into his talent. He had released two albums by the time he graduated…. \nToday\, Tom Rush lives in Massachusetts when he’s not touring. His voice has grown even richer and more melodic\, and his music\, like a fine wine\, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences. He’s written a number of new songs. He’s doing what he loves\, and what audiences love him for: writing and playing …passionately\, tenderly…knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times.”\nhttps://tomrush.com/about/ \n  \nSeth Glier \nSeth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. He was worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine\, Mongolia\, China\, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill with a diverse list of artists ranging from the likes of Ronnie Spector\, James Taylor\, Ani DiFranco\, & Glen Campbell. As a producer\, music director\, or studio musician he has collaborated with Sophie B. Hawkins\, Tom Rush\, Antje Duvekot\, Richard Shindell\, Doctora Qingona\, Dar Williams\, Nick Carter\, & Cyndi Lauper. Seth is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right Thing. With a commitment to using songwriting as a tool for positive change\, he has written with the students in Parkland\, FL for the “Parkland Project\,” cowritten with soldiers at Walter Reed\, and is an advocate for autism awareness citing his autistic brother Jamie as his greatest non-musical-musical influence.\nhttps://sethglier.com/bio/
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/tom-rush-accompanied-by-seth-glier/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, Jaffrey NH\, 19 Main St\, Jaffrey\, NH\, 03452\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20250225T023821Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jake Armerding
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an unforgettable evening with the talented singer-songwriter Jake Armerding at the Sanctuary Hall at East Weymouth Congregational Church! Get ready to be blown away by his incredible vocals and mesmerizing melodies. This in-person event is a must-see for fans of folk and Americana music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Jake Armerding live! Appearing with Jake will be saxophonist Kevin Gosa\, whose lyrical style complements and enhances the superb songwriting by Jake\, who also plays guitar\, violin\, and mandolin. Opening for Jake will be Weymouth High School jazz prodigy Oscar Cordner and his combo.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/an-evening-with-jake-armerding/
LOCATION:Music at Sanctuary Hall\, East Weymouth MA\, 1320 Commercial St\, Weymouth\, MA\, 02189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass,Blues,Concert,Multi-instrumentalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20240918T134356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T134356Z
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SUMMARY:Roslindale Open Mike
DESCRIPTION:A semi-monthly virtual open mike sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike. Watch on YouTube. \nPerformers are welcome! Visit  Roslindale Open Mike for more information.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/roslindale-open-mike-2/2025-03-24/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20250303T172557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T172557Z
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SUMMARY:John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse - Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted)\nFirst Unitarian Church\, 90 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\nDoors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m.\nPerformances begin @ 7 p.m.\n10 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.\nRefreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).\nPLEASE 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. \nWe 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. \nExcellent alcohol-free venue for people from their teens and upward to perform in a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere.\nCome 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 without the cigarette smoke.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/john-henrys-hammer-coffeehouse-open-mic-5/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20250206T233312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T233312Z
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Ballad Contest
DESCRIPTION:Young Singers Traditional Ballad Singing Contest – This year’s 18th Annual Traditional Ballad Singing Contest for contestants in grade 4 through age 25 will be held at 7 p.m. Friday March 29\, 2025 at South Shore Folk Music club\, located at First Parish Duxbury\, 842 Tremont St.\, Duxbury.  Club member Karen Haffner and Lynn Feingold\, past president of the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston\, organize this contest through the South Shore Folk Music Club!  The hosts love the traditional ballad so much\, they’ll pay young people to learn and perform a song this night!  Contestants must sign-up ahead by March 22 so the night can be planned and to confirm the ballad they have chosen meets the criteria established for the contest. \nNote the criteria:  A ballad is a song that tells a story.  A traditional ballad is so old that nobody knows who wrote it.  Your song must be a traditional ballad from England\, Ireland or Scotland such as Barbara Allen\, Molly Malone\, Jock o’ Hazeldean\, The Golden Vanity\, Mattie Groves\, Clerk Saunders\, Spencer the Rover\, The Cruel Mother\, Lord Randal\, Henry Martin\, John Riley\, Ned of the Hill\, Two Bonnie Boys\, Young Waters\, The Downie Dens of Yarrow\, The Wild Rover and many others you may choose. \nEvery year there are some returning balladeers and some new musicians.  Every contestant receives a CASH prize or CASH participation awards thanking them for sharing their ballad and listing Karen Haffner and Lynn Feingold as contacts for future interest in traditional ballads.  If you would like to hear some wonderful young people sing traditional ballads and lift your spirits\, come on down to the contest.  If you have any questions\, please email Karen at haffnerk@hotmail.com or text her:  517-875-2047.  Or contact Lynn at 781-227-7500. \nVisit www.ssfmc.org for details\, poster and contest form.  Follow us on Facebook:  Traditional Ballad Singing Competition for Students.  Note:  All performers – no charge!
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/18th-annual-ballad-contest/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trad Ballad Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20250306T044126Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Magwire Trio
DESCRIPTION:“His music captures the essence of human connection\, weaving stories of resilience\, hope\, and shared experience.“ \n“With just a couple of chords\, Sean Magwire envelopes you in a melody that seems to tell secrets.” \nCome join us for our next house concert with award-winning Massachusetts-based contemporary Folk/Americana singer-songwriter SEAN MAGWIRE AND TRIO. A high school adjustment counselor by day\, and a two-time Grand Prize winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest by night. Sean’s music has been featured on All Things Considered\, The Boston Globe\, PBS\, NPR\, and in the feature film Fly Old Birds:Escape to the Ark. He has performed at festivals across the country\, including Telluride Bluegrass Festival\, Whitefish Songwriter Festival\, Red Lodge Songwriting Festival\, and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. \nYou will be welcome in our spacious home. Drinks\, snacks\, and plenty of joy provided as we connect through music to the larger circles among us. Sean will be releasing his new album ‘Echoes in the Wind’ on 3/28. This album delves into the highs and lows of human experience\, weaving relatable stories of everyday life. This concert will serve as the album release event and Sean will be joined by multi-instrumentalists\, Steve & Tommy Combs. They will perform the album in its entirety as well as other fan-favorites. \nRSVP as soon as you can (seating is limited) by sending your name and phone number to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com. The info and address will then be sent to you. $25 suggested minimum donation goes directly to the musicians.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/sean-magwire-trio/
LOCATION:House of Play Houseconcerts\, Newton MA\, Newton\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T211500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T220701Z
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SUMMARY:Margaret Ferri Coffeehouse Feature with Mini Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:A musician whose inspiration to play guitar was Buffy St. Marie’s ‘Until It’s Time for You to Go’ Margaret Ferri’s roots are in folk music and lyrics are her passion!  She covers Bob Dylan\, Paul Simon\, James Taylor\, Joni Mitchell and many others.  She says\, “I play songs that speak to me and my life’s experiences. The emotions you hear in the songs are deep and real.”  Margaret has dedicated her ‘life in music’ to ensure that excellent songwriting from the past is not forgotten and her audience reacts with smiles and positive energy when they hear a song they love. Margaret Ferri considers this to be her gift and offers up these songs up to those who want to listen.  
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/margaret-ferri-coffeehouse-feature-with-mini-open-mic/
LOCATION:South Shore Folk Music Club\, Duxbury MA\, 842 Tremont St\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Folksinger,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
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SUMMARY:Guy Davis
DESCRIPTION:Back-to-back Grammy nominee Guy Davis brings his exceptional traditional blues\, roots and world music to the Me&Thee stage on Friday\, April 4th at 8pm. Davis is more than a musician. He’s also know as an actor\, author\, and songwriter who uses a blend of roots\, blues\, folk\, rock\, rap\, spoken word\, and world music to sing about\, comment on\, and address the issues of social injustice\, historical events and common life struggles.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/guy-davis-2/
LOCATION:Me&Thee\, Marblehead MA\, 28 Mugford St\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20240917T195445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T195445Z
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SUMMARY:Cormac Mc Carthy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/cormac-mc-carthy/
LOCATION:Off the Common Coffeehouse\, Bridgewater MA\, 50 School St\, Bridgewater\, MA\, 02324\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20241228T220029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T220029Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20240806T140656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T140656Z
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SUMMARY:Double Bill of Cosy Sheridan and David Roth
DESCRIPTION:Revered acoustic folk veterans and songwriting workshop organizers offer memorable songs of our time. \nMusic 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.  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 websites (www.davidrothmusic.com and www.cosysheridan.com) or www.tparkerchurch.org/events where you can access a digital photo to send to friends and family. Or call 617-327-0542.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/double-bill-of-cosy-sheridan-and-david-roth/
LOCATION:Music on Centre\, West Roxbury MA\, 1859 Centre St\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20240905T141803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T141803Z
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SUMMARY:The Kennedys
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/the-kennedys-5/
LOCATION:Circle of Friends Coffeehouse\, Franklin MA\, 262 Chestnut St\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
CREATED:20250303T021232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T021232Z
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SUMMARY:Vance Gilbert - Joe Wilkins opens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets and more information\nVance Gilbert started as a jazz singer\, switched to folk music\, and became an integral part of the national folk scene. He is known for his improvisational rapport with his audiences. He speaks\, as he sings\, with sincerity and depth. He has a wide range\, covering Joni Mitchell one moment and doing what sounds like a jazz classic (but is actually his own song) the next. Many songs tell profound stories and touch on important topics. \nJoe Wilkins is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Known locally for his bluegrass guitar and mandolin skills\, Joe is also a musical storyteller\, crafting songs about real life\, real people\, and situations to which we can all relate.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/vance-gilbert-joe-wilkins-opens/
LOCATION:Old Sloop Presents\, Rockport MA\, 12 School St\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145400
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SUMMARY:Award winning Tim Grimm returns to Linden Tree
DESCRIPTION:Tim Grimm returns to the Linden Tree on Saturday April 5th \nWinter Potpourri Winner Tom Hanlon will open. \nThe Linden Tree Concert series is pleased to announce the return of Indiana Actor and Singer Songwriter Tim Grimm on Saturday\, April 5th at 7:30 pm. The Linden Tree is now in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church on Vernon St. Wakefield. This year’s Winter Potpourri winner Tom Hanlon will open the evening’s concert. \nTim Grimm is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world\, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting\, travel\, and acting in theatre\, film and television. Mike Davies\, Folk Radio UK says Tim is “one of America’s finest songwriters.”  For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, and Bob Dylan\, Tim has written primarily about community\, history\, family\, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes\, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. On April 4th\, Tim’s brand new album Bones of Trees will be released on radio. \nTim’s 2023 album\, THE LITTLE IN-BETWEEN was an evocative evolution from his previous albums – and considered his most personal to date\, written in three intense months during the winter of 2021-22. This album traced his travel between the hills of southern Indiana and the Oklahoma prairie – and his internal journey from a rich past to an unexpected future – using a first-person voice in every song to illuminate a deep inner territory that historically remained more submerged in his work. This fertile creative year also yielded forays into visual art\, with Tim using pastels and charcoal to create striking folk-art style triptychs\, pieces of which now form the visual art featured on the new album cover and booklet. \nAfter several years of working as an actor in the 19990s where he co-starred on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts and appearing in the film A Clear and Present Danger with Harrison Ford\, he returned with his famiy to small town southern Indiana. Where he continued to compose music for a number off stage plays including Amber Waves and The Grapes of Wrath produced in Indiana and New York. Two PBS documentaries he wrote songs for received nominations for EMMY AWARDS. \n.Each new recording by Tim Grimm represents a poetic\, intense\, exciting\, passionate immersion in the heart of America….an excellent storyteller\, one of the most incisive of the last few decades.  Remo Ricaldone- Lonestartime\, Italy \nTom Hanlon\, an award-winning singer-songwriter\, grew up in the 60’s\, when folk music was in all its glory. Tom branched into rock and roll in high school\, and joined “The Long Island Sounds” out of New Haven CT\, opening for such acts as the Beach Boys\, Gary Lewis and the Playboys\, and the Zombies. He studied Classical guitar at NE Conservatory\, taught there for several  years\, and–more recently–began writing songs. He collaborates now with Leslie Bryant\, of Ergo Canto. The title track from their CD\, “This Train\,” was a finalist in the American Songwriter Awards. His “Nail Care and Repair for Guitarists” video on YouTube with 90K hits. Tom’s songs are on Reverbnation\, where he is often Number 1 in “Folk” for the Boston Region. \nThe Linden Tree Coffeehouse is located in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church\, 273 Vernon Street in Wakefield. There is a parking lot behind the church and it is handicapped accessible. The show begins at 7:30 pm\, doors open at 7:00. Homemade baked goods and beverages are available. Tickets are $25 (those under 18 $10) Pay cash or check at the door.  Reservations: for preferential seating.  978- 326 7905. www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/award-winning-tim-grimm-returns-to-linden-tree/
LOCATION:Linden Tree Concerts\, Wakefield MA\, 120 Chestnut St.\, Wakefield\, MA\, 01880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mark Stepakoff
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org to reserve a seat. You must get an invitation email from me to attend.\nFor more info about him see www.markstepakoff.com/\nCall 508 528 0026 for questions leave a message. \n$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. \nMark is someone I have known about for a long time but just recently met. I am very excited we were able to present him here in Sharon. \nREVIEWS\n“Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Stepakoff is no stranger to the pages of Metronome Magazine.  A well known local folk and roots tactician that’s been the recipient of many music and folk awards\, Stepakoff is known for his humorous material and light-hearted ballads.\nFor his latest offering\, The Sound of That\, Mark delivers a collection of songs that are stamped with his trademark lyrics and playing.  Just listen to his songs “We’ve Gotta Stop Meeting Like This”. “I Like The Sound Of That”\, the Shel Silverstein cover “My Own Wikipedia Page” with clever new lyrics by Mark\, and the upbeat “I Can’t Wait To Wake Up Tomorrow” and see if he can’t make a believer out of you. Good Stuff!” Metronome Magazine on “The Sound Of That”
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/mark-stepakoff/
LOCATION:Lakeview Houseconcert Series\, Sharon MA\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic - Friday 4/11/2025
DESCRIPTION:Here are the usual IMPORTANT details for JHH Open Mic:\n2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted)\nFirst Unitarian Church\, 90 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\nDoors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m.\nPerformances begin @ 7 p.m.\n10 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.\nRefreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).\nPLEASE 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. \nWe 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. \nExcellent alcohol-free venue for people from their teens and upward to perform in a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere.\nCome 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 without the (cough!) cigarette smoke.
URL:https://bostoncoffeehouses.org/event/john-henrys-hammer-coffeehouse-open-mic-friday-4-11-2025/
LOCATION:John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse\, Worcester MA\, 90 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse
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