"Francey's clear, simple songs speak volumes to his followers. After a decade in music, David Francey is known as one of Canada's finest tunesmiths and a champion of the Everyman, admired for his less-is-more approach to writing. It's amazing how he manages to address deep stuff with such spare ingredients" ... The Edmonton Journal "One […]
Songwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a strong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-streamed lockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic songwriting in depth, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic. In addition to singing and writing, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. Their songs are […]
Linden Tree Concerts presents Kemp Harris and Alastair Moock Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm Linden Tree concerts’ thirty-ninth season continues with Kemp Harris and Alastair Moock on Saturday, April 6that 7:30 pm. This show promises to lift up your spirit with these two master performers, a show for all ages. We are […]
General admission: $20, $5 for students Concert will be held in a private home in Brookline MA. Reservations required: email HouseConcerts@fssgb.org for reservations and directions. Sara Grey is one of the most gifted and knowledgeable artists working in the field of traditional music. Sara's singing is both powerful and sweet, with a distinctive and lovely tremolo. It […]
$30 Advance Tickets Forbes House Museum Members: $25 $35 day of concert Jay’s haunting composition “Ashokan Farewell” was featured throughout Ken Burns’s award-winning series The Civil War. The duo have recorded albums with the legendary James Galway and the celebrated baritone Thomas Hampson. They’ve been featured on Prairie Home Companion and provided the soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary […]
"On stage, Mason and Ungar complement each other like a finely crafted fiddle and bow. Together they weave a rich postmodern musical magic carpet on which listeners may vicariously glide back in time and experience first-hand the sonorous riches of traditional music." -David S. Rotenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Jay Ungar and Molly Mason play music from […]
This concert will take place in the living room of the hosts’ home in Rockport, Massachusetts, and capacity will be limited to 30. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash or check, or Venmo. Send email to whalecoveproductions@gmail.com to get more information or to make a reservation. Madeleine Roger is a […]
Laura Daly of the Boston Globe had this to say about Grace Morrison: Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence and song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb, Natalie Merchant. It’s uncanny.” However, we like to think Grace Morrison is all Grace, and we cannot wait to […]
The South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC), which is in its 46th year, presents an ‘All Open Mic Night’ Sat April 13! We had so much fun last month that we’re doing it again! Doors open and sign-ups begin at 630p, show starts at 7p.m. You can sing, do spoken word, prose, poetry, comedy, performance art, […]
Lively foot-stomping traditional Scottish music of Canada's Prince Edward Island is brought to Boston by fiddler Cynthia MacLeod and guitarist/vocalist Gordon Blesher. Admission $25 for adults and $15 for 21 and under. Reserve tickets by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com and pay at the door. Cash is preferred but we can also take credit cards. Concerts are an […]
Lakeview Houseconcerts in Sharon, MA Presents: Terry Klein 1:00PM Potluck 2:00PM Sun April 14, 2024 RSVP to info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org to reserve a seat, don't reply to this email. You must get an invitation email from me to attend. See terrykleinmusic.com for more info about him. Call 508 528 0026 for questions leave a message. $15-$25 suggested donation in […]
⛵️Sailing into Song House Concerts announces our next 2024 concert! APRIL 14, 2024 – Scott Ainslie Scott Ainslie Website Steeped in traditional music from both sides of the color line, Scott Ainslie is a renowned acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He learned southern old-time ballads, banjo and fiddle from senior musicians in North Carolina […]
Feature - Putnam Murdock Steeped in old-time folk, country and blues, Putnam Murdock's songwriting presents an honest voice of Americana music. As a one-man band or a full ensemble, the intimacy remains obvious in either his contemporary sonic collages or his classic ballads. His fourth studio release, Long Time to Make Old Friends showcases songs penned with his co-songwriting […]
Minimum donation directly to artist $25 Come join us for a fun house concert at our private home in Newton! To make a reservation, email us at susan.hurwit@gmail.com. and we will confirm and provide directions. You must have a reservation beforehand. Snacks and drinks provided. Capacity limited to 35. When you get here you can […]
Both RF and Kenny are singer/songwriters and their style is Americana, with a touch of swing.
For over fifty years, from Symphony Hall to Singapore, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band has delighted audiences worldwide with its infectious, soulful and uplifting style of traditional New Orleans jazz. Tickets: https://checkout.tito.io/me-thee-music/new-black-eagle-jazz-band
This is a free concert. Renowned folk singers Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway will perform their program Deeper Than the Skin on Saturday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at First Parish Milton. First Parish Milton is located at 535 Canton Avenue. Born three days apart in Richmond, Virginia, Harris and Greenway use story and song […]
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April Showcase. The performers are: Flora Algera, Woodland Spark featuring Gary Dolinsky, Madeleine Downs and John Hicks, Buffie Groves, Karen Silver and Jim Vath . Each performer will do about a 30 minute set. The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we […]
Deliriously virtuosic singing, accomplished guitar style, edgy outrageous humor, and—oh wow—the songwriting. Vance delivers it all in his spellbounding live show. Richmond magazine summed Vance up best: “If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert". No […]
Vance brings his powerful voice and irreverent humor to the New Moon once again. Sign up at the New Moon website and be prepared to pay in cash. Doors open at 7:00 for a 7:30 show. Plenty of free parking and delicious desserts before the show and during intermission. Go to the back door of […]
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 $50 for families. Tickets and more information Laura Wortman and Kagey […]
The Open Book Coffeehouse features Arizona-based singer songwriter Mark Bishop Evans on Saturday evening, April 20. 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 $10 for the general public and $5 for students of any age. Tickets are […]
Lakeview Houseconcerts in Sharon, MA Presents: Jon Shain 1:00PM Potluck 2:00PM Sun April 21, 2024 RSVP to info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org to reserve a seat, don't reply to this email. You must get an invitation email from me to attend. See jonshain.com for more info about him. Call 508 528 0026 for questions leave a message. $15-$25 suggested donation in […]
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present another event in its continuing Performing Artist Series. This event features Mark Bishop Evans and Kirsten Manville. Mary Ann McAllister will open. The event starts at 7 PM and doors open at 6:30. There is a suggested donation of $15. Like all our events, this one […]
Can something be wry, aching, hysterical, evocative, provocative, fun, beautifully sung, and consummately played all at once? That would be Vance Gilbert. An integral part of the national folk scene, Gilbert’s approach to the acoustic singer-songwriter idiom is significant. Gilbert’s compositions, while frequently employing sophisticated melodies and harmonies that attest to his jazz roots, remain […]
2nd Annual Tour of Multiple award-winning singer/songwriters David Buskin, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Robin Batteau performing funny songs in-the-round for the month of April. Enjoy all four artists on stage at once, taking turns accompanying one another on piano, electric-acoustic violin, guitars, harmonies, and the occasional uncalled-for counterpoints. With songs that have been sung […]
The l’Esperance Mandolin Ensemble, features musicians from Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut of different backgrounds and ages who come together for the pleasure of making music! This diverse ensemble, sometimes up to 17 musicians, play mandolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, mandocellos, mandobass and guitar! This versatile, intimate instrument readily lends its voice from classical to contemporary, […]
The New Revival Coffeehouse proudly presents renowned a cappella quartet Windborne on April 27, 2024. Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the audience that imbues each performance with a rare power. “The best musical discovery of […]
With their unparalleled ability to blend pop craftsmanship, folk sensibility, and the influences of ’60s classic rock and ’90s alternative, The Nields have created a distinctive musical style that defies categorization. Their songs, imbued with intelligence and occasional humor, offer poignant observations on life’s unexpected twists and turns. Apple Music describes their sound as “equal […]
Mark T. Small is an internationally recognized musician and entertainer who has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. His recordings have reached the Top 20 on National Music Charts. He was the winner of ‘Best Acoustic Blues Album 2014’ by Blues Blast Magazine and also won the Boston Blues Challenge in 2016. He has opened and played on the bill with Johnny Winter, James Cotton, […]
Admission $25 for adults and $15 for 21 and under. Reserve tickets by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com and pay at the door. Cash is preferred but we can also take credit cards. Concerts are an outreach of the Theodore Parker Church at 1859 Centre Street in West Roxbury. Shows are either in the church itself or in […]
