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An Evening with Jake Armerding
2025-03-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Music at Sanctuary Hall, East Weymouth MA, 1320 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA, 02189, United States
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.

Allison Rose, Christine Sweeney and Tammy LaForest
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
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.
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
Allison 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.”
Allison 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].”
Christine 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.
Her 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.
Tammy 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
Join us for a great night of music with three interesting and creative local performers.

Tom Rush accompanied by Seth Glier
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH, 19 Main St, Jaffrey, NH, 03452, United States
QUOTES:
Tom Rush
His 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
Seth Glier
Glier 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
Tom Rush
“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.
Tom 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….
Today, 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.”
https://tomrush.com/about/

Seth Glier
Seth’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.
https://sethglier.com/bio/

Don White and Hayley Reardon
2025-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
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.

Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents the Willie J. Laws Blues Band on 3/21!
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | 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 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.
The 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.”
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.

Culomba
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Follen Folk Nights, Lexington MA, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Culomba 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.
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

"Singing for Justice" - Faith Petric documentary viewing and singalong
2025-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 01720, United States
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 11am ET
Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St., Boston
Free! (Donations gratefully accepted)
This event is co-sponsored by the Community Church of Boston and FSSGB
Learn 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.
A 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.
Singing 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.

The Folk Collective - March 15, 2025
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7.

The 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.
The 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.
ARTISTS FOR THE MARCH 15 SHOW WILL INCLUDE:
Alastair 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.”
Anju 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.
Lydia “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.
Award-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.
Award-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.

Alice Howe & Freebo
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | New Song, Bedford MA, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Alice Howe & Freebo
Alice 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.
To 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.
Freebo 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.

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light to play Open Book Coffeehouse
2025-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton MA, 786 Washington St, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
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).
Fresh 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).
The 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.”
Enjoy 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.
Donations 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.
For 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.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse March, 2025 Showcase
2025-03-15 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 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.

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.

Catie Curtis
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

Tom Smith - Coffeehouse Feature with Mini Open Mic
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
“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.”

John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic
2025-03-14 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 without the cigarette smoke.

Roslindale Open Mike
2025-03-10 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.

Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
QUOTES:
“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.)
“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!”
Border’s Books and Music.
“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.”
BIO:
About Sally and Claudia
Claudia 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.
Starting 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.
https://sallyrogers.com/concert-booking/sally-and-claudia/
Sally 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.
Sally 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.

Grace Morrison House Concert, Erin Ash Sullivan opening
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:30 | NH
SAILING INTO SONG INVITES YOU TO OUR NEXT CONCERT IN 2025!
SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 2:00 PM, Newton, MA

GRACE MORRISON with Erin Ash Sullivan opening
Grace Morrison Grace Morrison Website
Grace Morrison is many things — a singer, songwriter, a mom, Renaissance Faire performer, and yes, even a cranberry grower. She pursues each with an uplifting attitude and authentic enthusiasm. It leaves an impact on her audiences, creating an emotional bond that’s both enduring and engaging. It’s the mark of an exceptional artist that finds her listeners leaving her shows feeling like they’ve found a new friend, met a kindred spirit and connected with someone who has engaged them with touching tunes, gentle humor and remarkable stories that resonate and reflect true life experiences. Listen to these songs: How Bad I Want This, Oblivion

Erin Ash Sullivan Erin Ash Sullivan Website
Erin Ash Sullivan is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Harvard, Massachusetts. Her music—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes funny— reflects a deep sense of place, and her lyrics are always authentic and drawn from her lived experience. Her 2024 release, Signposts and Marks, debuted at #4 on the FAI Folk DJ chart, and Americana UK describes her as “a songwriter of the highest order.” Listen: Rest Stop Bird
SUGGESTED DONATION = $25. ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE PERFORMERS!
If you would like an invitation to this concert, please send your name and email to: sailingintosong@gmail.com

Mike Agranoff
2025-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States

Alice Howe and Freebo
2025-03-08 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.
Tickets and more information
Los Angeles-based, Boston-bred singer-singer-songwriter-guitarist Alice Howe was named Best Female Artist at the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards. Her singing has a natural, unaffected beauty, and her introspective writing mines both her heart and her musical tastes for an Americana soundscape dotted with blues, folk, country, soul and rock. Alice will be joined by her musical partner Freebo, a genuine folk, rock and blues icon who has recorded and toured with many of the great artists of our time (Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills and Nash, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, and many more). Freebo is a multi-award winner and a gifted songwriter in his own right.

Joe Crookston
2025-03-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States

Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers
2025-03-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Modern songs of love and justice along with guitars and dulcimer. Lovely vocal harmony and a bit of quirky.
Music on Centre concerts take place in the comfy parish hall behind the Theodore Parker Church in West Roxbury, MA. Plenty of parking across the street and in two city lots nearby. Reserve seats by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com. There are no advance tickets. Pay at the door which opens at 6:30. Cash is preferred but credit card payments are possible. Refreshments for sale. Building is wheelchair accessible. For more info, go to artist websites or www.tparkerchurch.org/events where you can access a digital poster to pass along to family and friends. Or call 617-327-0542.

Steve Allain, Chris Monti and Peter Avitable
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that Stone Soup Coffeehouse began over forty years ago in the living room of one of the founder’s homes. It became a place where local musicians could invite friends and perform their work so they could be heard. It was a community event that grew from house concerts to the undercrofts of churches, eventually landing at the Music Mansion on the east side of Providence. Tonight we get back to those early roots, well, not so much in a living room (although our venue is about as comfortable and inviting as one), but to bring in local artists to our stage. We will welcome Steve Allain, Christ Monti and Peter Avitable to play for your, our loyal audience. Each performer will perform a solo set. The show is on Saturday, March 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 in advance through our website.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Steve Allain: Born about a half an hour west of Boston, Massachusetts, in the city of Marlborough to French-Canadian parents, Steve Allain was raised on country music and Elvis Presley records. Although he didn’t play an instrument when he was growing up, other than the dreaded recorder in the fifth grade, he spent days daydreaming of playing music in a band. When Steve was nine, his family returned to New Brunswick, Canada. Family get-togethers with uncles, aunts, and cousins gave him his first experiences with live music. He eventually graduated from The Musicians institute in Hollywood, California, and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in music from Webster University (St Louis, MO) and a Master’s degree in music from The Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland, OH). These years really helped to shape the musician/composer/songwriter that he has become. Not only has Steve been praised for his excellent musicianship and soulful voice he has also been nominated for numerous awards. He is a must see live. Steve Allain is a solo artist as well as in Cardboard Ox a duo with established singer-songwriter Tracie Potochnik.
Christ Monti would like to be known as a Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader and Educator. His eclectic style reveals his passion for rock & roll, country-blues, early jazz, R+B, as well as music from the Americas, Middle East, India, and North & West Africa. Singing and playing electric guitar and harmonica in several bands, he leads The Chris Monti Band (featuring Theo Regan on bass and Michael Lewis on drums) playing an upbeat mix of original dance music along with West African and Caribbean songs. As a member of The Devilfish, a high energy, power trio dance band, he plays covers of great Rock, Surf, Mambo, Cumbia, Punk, Blues, Boogie, R+B, Latin Pop and Country Songs. Known for his effortless style and musical curiosity, Chris has been doing the good work as a musician in New England for over fifteen years. He has immersed himself in West African style guitar, dug deep into country-blues and old-time music, and moves seamlessly between diverse styles from Egypt, Peru and India. Chris has played with the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, Big Nazo, and the Double Decker Dance Band.
Peter Avitable will also be appearing on our Stone Soup stage for the first time. Pete will bring his understated wit, surprisingly impressive guitar riffs, engaging smile, songs and stories of irony, awkwardness, wisdom and humor to his audience, and we will get to know Pete for the first time.

Porch Party Mamas
2025-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Urban folk country and blues artists Porch Party Mamas make their debut at the Me&Thee on Friday, March 7th at 8pm. Inspired by playing and singing each other’s songs at their porch parties, these established Boston-area musicians and singer-songwriters combined talents to create a brand new type of band.

First Church and Dedham School of Music Present the Smack Dabs Swing Band on Friday, March 7th!
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
First Friday Jazz/Classical Concerts Sponsored by the Dedham School of Music and First Church
670 High Street, Dedham, MA
(781) 326-7463
Contact: Geoff Tegnell
First Friday Jazz/Classical Concerts Sponsored by Dedham School of Music and First Church presents its sixth concert of the 2024-2025 season featuring the Smack Dabs at First Church and Parish in Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Meetinghouse. (The Smack Dabs concert is partially funded by grants from both the Massachusetts and Dedham Cultural Councils.) There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets cost $20 and are available online at https://www.dedhamuu.org/live-music 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.
The Smack Dabs specialize in good-time Swing Blues music from the 1930s, featuring the songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, The Harlem Hamfats, and many others. The 1930s were halcyon days for Swing music, but not just for the likes of big bands like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, There were literally hundreds of small Swing combos from trios to octets, each with its own unique take on the music that dominated the market during the height of the Great Depression. The list of artists who led small combos include Tiny Grimes, Slim Galliard, Billie Holiday, and Fats Waller. In addition to these groups, several important vocal harmony groups were also active on the scene, including the Cats and the Fiddle, the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots, and the Spirits of Rhythm. This delightful and timeless genre features a rich variety of musical styles, ranging from mournful blues to joyful celebrations, setting the stage for incredible solo and group improvisations and delighting listening audiences and dancers alike.
The Smack Dabs repertoire embodies a melange of these Swing styles. For example, the Smack Dabs Band gets its instrumental configuration from Tampa Red and his Chicago Five, its improvisational vitality from the small Black Swing combo, and its swagger from risqué Blues. The Smack Dabs are proud to showcase some of Boston’s most compelling improvising musicians in their lineup, bringing a fresh and unique sound to each performance. The Band includes Mark Earley on guitar, vocals and kazoo, David Sparr on piano, Jim Gray on upright bass, Mark Berney on cornet, Kit Buckley on saxophone and clarinet, and Jon Kraus on washboard. The Smack Dabs celebrate the bawdy, joyous, inclusive character of 1930’s Swing Blues music and is dedicated to honoring those who made it great. Meet The Smack Dabs!
First Church and Parish Dedham Unitarian Universalist was 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, Friday Folk Coffeehouse, as well as our First Friday Jazz & Classical Concerts in conjunction with Dedham School of Music founded in 2008 providing an environment for people of all ages, abilities, and means to learn, play, and enjoy music.

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

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.

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

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.”

John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse - Open Mic
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.

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.

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