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Stone Soup Coffeehouse Presents The Kennedys
2023-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Pete and Maura Kennedy have been making beautiful music together for over 30 years, and touring nationally and internationally for almost as long. They have played Stone Soup Coffeehouse many times and have always been a fan favorite of our Rhode Island folk community. Maura’s lovely voice and Pete’s awesome fingerwork on guitar, ukulele, mandolin (just about anything with strings, because he is indeed one of the anointed GUITAR GODS!), and their repertoire of songs make for a great night of music, and they have never disappointed us….not once!

The Kennedys will be performing at Stone Soup Coffeehouse on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $22, and are available at the door or reserved through our website.

House of Hamill
2023-04-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets for this concert are $15 for adults and $5 for youth. Tickets can be purchased from the Old Sloop Presents website at oldslooppresents.org, at John Tarr Store in Rockport, at The Bookstore of Gloucester, and at coffee hour following worship on Sunday, April 23. The suggested contribution at the door is $20 for adults, $5 for those age 18 and under, and $40 for families.
Sophisticated indie Irish folk trio House of Hamill will make their inaugural appearance at Old Sloop Presents Saturday, April 29.
Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the US Folk DJ charts, and the not-to-be-missed video for their all-violin cover of Sweet Child O’ Mine amassed over 16 million views on Facebook. Their latest release, Folk Hero, perfectly captures the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals, reimagined folk ballads, and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans.
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.

John Gorka
2023-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential iconic singer-songwriter of the 80’s folk scene. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, he honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image. The shy, wry, insightful, and yes, sensitive singer-songwriter has been copied and parodied. But the old coat he wove still fits, and still suits him well. The old songs ring as true as they ever did, and the new ones are just as good.

Don White and Bill Harley story telling and song
2023-04-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States

PETER PARCEK and DANIELLE MIRAGLIA at Me&Thee Music Friday, May 5
2023-05-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Two Time Blues Artist of the Year Nominee Peter Parcek and New England Blues Act of the Year Danielle Miraglia join forces for this memorable night of blues, Bob Dylan, and much more at the Me&Thee.

Heather Maloney with high Tea
2023-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. And while she eventually traded the quiet, structured life as a yogi for the kinetic life a touring musician, the core of her songwriting remains centered around same curiosity about our inner world and the desire to articulate it through storytelling. She now has eight studio album releases under her belt, each one marked by inspiring collaborations with musicians, songwriters and producers.
On Heather’s 2019 album, Soil In The Sky, her “ability to channel emotion is radical” (PopMatters) and the tracks are stacked with special guests who help her deliver an immense range of sound and sentiment in 12 songs; there’s a duet with Dawes front-man Taylor Goldsmith on the Walt Whitman-inspired love song “We Were Together”, an appearance by Rachael Price on the album’s opening track “Enigma”, and Jay Ungar lends his legendary folk fiddle to “Oklahoma Lullaby”, a song inspired by Ken Burns’ documentary The Dustbowl. (Ungar composed Ashokan Farewell in Burns’ The Civil War). The all-star band includes drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), and multiple members of the Amos Lee band.
The Bluegrass Situation called her 2015 release, Making Me Break (produced by Band of Horses’ Bill Reynolds) “an intoxicating blend that captures the sonic texture of indie rock, the humanity of folk and the spirituality of a Rumi poem.”
In 2014 she released “Woodstock”, her collaborative effort with Boston quartet Darlingside, which drew praise from the New York Times and Graham Nash.
Heather’s songs have played on NPR stations across the country and her live appearances have aired on syndicated programming like eTown and AudioTree. Her song “Nightstand Drawer” was used in the season finale of the CBS TV series “Elementary”, and her songs have also been featured on a number of editorial Spotify playlists & Starbucks’ in-store nationwide playlists.
As well as a songwriter and performer, Heather is an illustrator and linocut artist who carves and prints visual representations of her songs on a variety of mediums. She considers the integration music and art to be an inspiring new chapter as a creative, and while most of her growing catalog is reserved for her Patreon community, she periodically releases limited-edition prints to accompany albums and singles.
Heather has toured throughout the US & Canada as a headliner and also in support of acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Rodrigo y Gabriela, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and many more. https://www.heathermaloney.com/bio
HIGH TEA: High Tea, the indie-folk duo hailing from Boston MA, has been touring with Heather Maloney. Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Isabella DeHerdt and vocalist/ percussionist Isaac Eliot, High Tea is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop.

Catie Curtis at Harmony on the Green in Lexington MA
2023-05-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Lexington MA, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States
The Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts at Hancock Church is pleased to present the terrific singer/songwriter Catie Curtis as our final show of our inaugural season! For over 25 years, Catie toured full-time in the US and Europe, releasing 14 recordings and selling over 250,000 CDs (not to mention streaming and downloads). She has recorded for major (EMI Guardian) and independent (Rykodisc, Vanguard and Compass) labels, collaborating with some of the finest musicians and producers in the country. Before the pandemic, she continued to play shows for a legion of fans who shared stories with her at the merch table night after night. Her songs have been featured in films and tv shows, and she performed several times at the White House during the Obama administration. We’re thrilled that she can join us to close out this fantastic season of music on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m.

Sloan Wainwright and Tret Fure at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse in Wakefield
2023-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents 38th season finale:
An Evening with Sloan Wainwright and Tret Fure
LIVE IN PERSON! Sat. May 6th at 7:30 pm
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is presenting its final show of its 38th season with a special event on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30pm, “An Evening with Sloan Wainwright and Tret Fure.” will be held at the Wakefield- UU Church, 326 Main St. Wakefield.01880
Long time friends, singer-songwriters Sloan Wainwright and Tret Fure will be bringing the joy of music and artistry on stage in an upbeat, energetic and moving evening. For Tret, this is an encore visit to our stage, for Sloan, it’s her first time to the Linden Tree and like her we are excited to have this opportunity.
Sloan Wainwright is a songwriter, singer, performer, teacher, mentor and collaborator. A unique hybrid of pop, folk, jazz and blues, Wainwright’s music is unified by her melodious tone and rich, powerful contralto. Over the course of a 30-year career in music, she has played the great concert halls, the most storied listening rooms and top music festivals while also teaching at the nation’s leading music retreats. She has inspired hundreds of students on their creative journeys and collaborated with dozens of musicians, writers, choreographers and performers.
Most of all, Wainwright is an artist. As a member of an acclaimed family of artists (brother Loudon Wainwright, sister-in-law Kate McGarrigle, nephew Rufus Wainwright and nieces Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche), Wainwright has charted an artistic path all her own, one based in close observation, joy, and spiritual connection.
It is said that Sloan’s warm and welcoming contralto voice could “fell a redwood,” Defying standard categorization, with 10 original CDs under her belt, Sloan has a command of a variety of American musical styles: pop, folk, jazz and blues. Her incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but also her dramatically voiced rendition of original songs. She performs with power house guitarist Steve Murphy. They will be playing A beautiful new collection of never-released Sloan Wainwright songs connected by the spirit of collaboration:songs from the new CD Red Maple Tree.
A prolific artist in the contemporary singer-songwriter arena, Tret Fure has released 17 albums and CDs over the course of her 48 year career. Her most recent recording is “Stone by Stone, a collection of very personal and heartful songs. ”To engage with Tret Fure is to feel her warmth, her humanity and her fierce determination. Tret invites you to be part of her family, her stories are our stories at once current and timeless, her lyrics are always well crafted and her music supports and enhances but never overpowers her message. Every album from Tret is a treat and “Stone by Stone” is no exception. Ron Cooke, KTAL 101.5 FM – Las Cruces, NM
“Tret is an award winning singer-songwriter who draws you into her personal world without self-indulgence because her themes are universal and the songs, well-written. Tret’s also a folk singer, touching on important issues like gender identity, and peace. Her lyrics are lovely, she can still do it with just a simple guitar and vocal. In one of her songs, she sings, “When you think you just can’t sing / You find a better song.” For this performance, Tret will be bringing new songs from her soon to be released CD, The Language of Love”
Fure also markets of her own line of clothing named after her popular song “Tomboy girl”. In addition, Tret teaches guitar and songwriting individually and in workshop settings. She paints pet portraits on commission and, an accomplished cook, Fure has also published a cookbook, “Tret’s Kitchen”, featuring her own recipes. Along with bridging the marketing, production, music and art worlds, Tret served for 6 years as President of Local 1000, The Traveling Musicians Association–a union geared toward helping traveling musicians find security and longevity. Tret is truly a Renaissance Woman!
Note tickets for those attending are $25 or $20 for reserved seats, cash or check at the door, Please reserve your seats by calling 781-246-2836. Wearing masks is optional. Beverages and wrapped snacks will be sold.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is located in the social hall of Wakefield’s Unitarian-Universalist Church at 326 Main St. Wakefield, 01880.The Linden Tree Coffeehouse operates, in part, with thanks to partial support from Wakefield’s Art Council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information: 781-246-2836, www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

SLOAN WAINWRIGHT HOUSE CONCERT
2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | MA
⛵️SAILING INTO SONG HOUSE CONCERTS IS EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO OUR NEXT HOUSE CONCERT!
SLOAN WAINWRIGHT Sloan Wainwright Web Page
Sloan Wainwright is a songwriter, singer, performer, teacher, mentor and collaborator. A unique hybrid of pop, folk, jazz and blues, Wainwright’s music is unified by her melodious tone and rich, powerful contralto. Over the course of a 30-year career in music, she has played the great concert halls, the most storied listening rooms and top music festivals while also teaching at the nation’s leading music retreats. Sloan Wainwright Video
SUGGESTED DONATION IS $25.00. Please be as generous as you can, it’s been a tough few years for performers!
COVID PROTOCOLS IN PLACE FOR THIS EVENT
Proof of Vaccination, including a booster.

Masks to be worn at all times.

Rapid test on morning of concert if available

No food or drinks will be served.

Invitation will be sent two weeks prior to house concert. Attendance is BY INVITATION ONLY!
If you would like to be added to the invitation list, send name and email to: sailingintosong@gmail.com

Andrew Duhon
2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
It was Leo Tolstoy who said “All great literature is one of two stories; a man goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town,” and in the case of Andrew Duhon and his latest album Emerald Blue, both instances are true. Duhon temporarily left New Orleans, his longtime home and musical muse in 2019, finding himself inspired by the landscape of the Pacific Northwest and notably, its colors—a hue he describes as ‘emerald blue’ for which the album is named, the same shade looking back at him in his partner’s eyes. Had he overlooked the specific shade of her eyes while living below sea level? Or did the change of location open his mind more acutely? The record does just that: examine the familiar in the context of the unfamiliar. Emerald Blue is a probing appreciation of the dailiness of life; a note-taking exercise in living.
Duhon channeled his new perspective into an eleven song collection, calling on friends and collaborators including Jano Rix on drums, percussion, and harmonies; Myles Weeks on upright and electric basses and harmonies; and Dan Walker on keys and accordion. Duhon returned South for the recording process, finding comfort and creativity in Maurice, Louisiana’s storied Dockside Studios with GRAMMY-award winning engineer and longtime collaborator of Andrew’s, Trina Shoemaker, to capture every inch of vibe and beauty and texture each song had to offer.
Emerald Blue in the news:
“Andrew Duhon looks for a better balance to life on new ‘Emerald Blue’” via Gambit Weekly
Duhon muses on the kindness of strangers and fly fishing for Coastal Angler
“Faintly reminiscent of early M Ward and artists like Beachwood Sparks, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Sparklehorse or Damien Jurado, ‘Emerald Blue’ sits happily at the crossroads of harmony-drenched pop, rustic americana, Appalachian folk and about a half-dozen other styles, all meeting and mixing around the warmth of Duhon’s vocals; world-weary, stretched and full of soul.” –Holler
Duhon is “a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful.” –KPCW/NPR
No Depression calls the album “effortless,” noting “Duhon reminds us that everything comes in its time: adventure, loneliness, tragedy and — yes, even if it’s fleeting — contentment.”
Fans can watch the music video for “Emerald Blue” at this link, check out previously-released singles “Everybody Colored Their Own Jesus” and “Castle On Irish Bayou.” Duhon’s tour picks back up tonight in Lafayette, LA before continuing throughout the Southeast and then over to the Pacific Northwest in late summer. A full list of dates and ticket information can be found below.

Parish Center Brings PEI to Westford with Fiddler Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher
2023-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
WESTFORD, MA: Mark your calendars for May 12, 2023, because the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA) is bringing a taste of Prince Edward Island (PEI) to the PCA stage with fiddler extraordinaire Cynthia MacLeod, accompanied by Gordon Belsher! Tickets to this “Foot-stomping, hand-clapping FUN” show are $18-$20 for the 7:30pm performance at the PCA, 10 Lincoln Street. For ticket reservations and more information, visit pcawestford.org.
Cynthia MacLeod is one of Prince Edward Island’s finest ambassadors of traditional music carving a distinct style of fiddling that embraces both her local roots and her ancestral connection to the Scottish highlands. Since the beginning of her career as a young teenager, Cynthia has spent more than 15 years on stages on PEI, across Canada, into the U.S., and as far abroad as Cuba and Japan, astounding audiences with her entertainingly unique performance style. Live performances are where Cynthia truly shines. Her joyful, charismatic personality is exuded in her playing, and her natural way with audiences of any size turns strangers into instant fans. For more information about Cynthia MacLeod, visit her online at www.cynthiamacleod.com.
Gordon Belsher has been performing in Canada and around the world for more than 40 years. He is a fixture of the Prince Edward Island music scene and has toured across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia and Japan. His solo CDs have been up for and won PEI Music Awards and ECMA’s.
Do not miss your chance to catch this upbeat show that’ll keep your toes tappin’, your heels clickin’ and your body completely unable to stay still! At the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA), located at 10 Lincoln Street on Westford Common, you can bring your own food and drink for a complete evening of entertainment. Doors open at 7pm; show begins at 7:30pm. Limited seating. For tickets and more information, please visit pcawestford.org or visit them on Facebook.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/cynthia-macleod-with-gordon-belsher/81
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts

Windborne Singers
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
A capella at its most esoteric and it is fun too!
Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for 21 and under with a $50 family maximum. Concerts take place in the intimate and acoustically pleasing Parish Hall behind the Theodore Parker Church at 1859 Centre Street in West Roxbury. Doors open on 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Refreshments are for sale before the show and during intermission. Free parking nearby. Cash preferred. Venue handicap accessible.
For reservations or information, email musiconcentre@gmail.com. And for more info about the performers, go to https://windbornesingers.com

Jim Porcella Quartet Brings Some Funky NOLA Jazz to PCA
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
WESTFORD, MA: Stop by the PCA on May 13, 2023 at 7:30pm for a funky night when Jim Porcella brings his Quartet and some smooth New Orleans-style jazz to Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street. Doors open at 7pm; 7:30pm show. Enjoy cafe-style table seating, and be sure to bring your own snacks and beverages to make it a complete night of entertainment. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door (if available). For information, call (978) 692-6333, or to reserve your seats directly online, visit pcawestford.org.
This star-studded Quartet is led by Jim Porcella on vocals. Jim has recorded seven critically acclaimed CDs, performed in jazz and cabaret settings in the Northeast, London, San Francisco, The Virgin Islands and Vancouver. He was also the featured vocalist at Boston’s Ritz Carlton and the prestigious Bay Tower Room. He has been the featured vocalist with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and is the leader of the swing band “Bombay Jim and the Swinging Sapphires.”
Arnie Krakowsky is one of the most sought-after jazz sax players in New England. He has recorded and produced multiple CDs, and has shared the bandstand with Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, the Glen Miller Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, Dick Johnson and Dave McKenna.
Drummer Gary Johnson has been keeping time for 37 years with, among others Scott Hamilton, Dave McKenna, Ken Peplowski, Keely Smith, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. For four years, he traveled extensively with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson. While touring, he accompanied artists such as Buddy DiFranco, Dizzy Gillespie, Rosemary Clooney, and Frankie Laine. Helen Forest, Connie Haines and Ruby Braff.
Jack Coleman, a graduate from the Berklee College of Music, toured the country with the show band “The Continentals,” including performances at Caesars Palace and The four Seasons in Las Vegas. Jack has also played with Rebecca Paris, The Jim Porcella Trio, and the New Orleans band Gumbo.
The Jim Porcella Quartet takes the stage at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street on May 13 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm; 7:30pm show. The PCA is accessible for those with physical challenges, including a full lift available from the side walkway next to the entrance. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door (if available), online at pcawestford.org. For information, call (978) 692-6333 or find the PCA on Facebook. To reserve your seats directly online, visit pcawestford.org.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/pca-jazz-cafe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts

** SOLD OUT ** James Keelaghan — Reese Fulmer opens
2023-05-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets for this concert are $20 for adults and $5 for youth. Tickets can be purchased from the Old Sloop Presents website at oldslooppresents.org, at John Tarr Store in Rockport, and at 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.
Throughout a career that now spans almost four decades, Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award winner James Keelaghan has created a repertoire of incalculable importance — a unique body of work, either inspired by or drawn from the folk tradition. He has released ten solo albums flush with enduring lyrical relevance. Many of the lyrics in his songs display a concern about social problems and justice in society. Eminent Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh described Keelaghan as “Canada’s finest songwriter.”
Born and raised in Gloucester, MA, Reese Fulmer has quickly made a name for himself in the Capital Region of New York, as a sensitive songwriter and engaging performer. His songs tell a different story, with a clear eye, poetic touch, and unique imagination.

Wide Open Spaces & Performing Songwriter Competition, May 13, 2023
2023-05-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
Wide Open Spaces plays “bluegrass without borders”, using bluegrass instrumentation to play a wide range of music, with genres from the Kentucky hills to Celtic and Caribbean isles with overtones of Alison Krauss, Claire Lynch, Kate Wolf, Bill Monroe, Newgrass Revival and the Beatles.
FEATURING:
Peter Anick – Vocals, Mandolin and Fiddle
Matt Carlen – Guitar, Vocals
Marie (Mud) Rocheleau-Demers – Vocals, Guitar
Jeffrey Horton (Mansfield’s own!)– Bass, Vocals
Paul Wolf – Drums, Percussion
Combining the traditional sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass with modern song writing, jazzy rock-edged arrangements and tight three-part harmonies, they take audiences on a musical joy ride that has some people saying: “I can’t believe that’s bluegrass!” Anything can happen – and usually does.
The band’s debut CD is entitled “Fiddletown”, drawing the name from the Pete Anick original that starts the compilation of 14 songs, 13 of which are original Wide Open Spaces’ compositions.
The ‘Spaces’ are comprised of former members of the newgrass stew pot known as Acoustic Planet, the bluegrass wunderkinds The Fogg Brothers, Marie of the famed acoustic folk duo, Chuck and Mud, and our most recent acquisition, RI Bluegrass Hall of Famer Jeff Horton, who brings 40 years of bluegrass experience as an alumni of Northern Lights and the infamous Neon Valley Boys.
Whether you prefer beautiful Celtic fiddle reels, rockin’ guitar solos, Beatle-esque and Alison Krauss style harmonies – or original songs sometimes reminiscent of Jimmy Buffet, Dave Brubeck, and Doyle Lawson – come join the Spaces for an evening of good-humored musical alchemy.

First Church Dedham Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Andrew Innes and the Reluctant Ramblers on 5/19!
2023-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | MA
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 eighth concert of the 2022-2023 season featuring Andrew Innes & The Reluctant Ramblers at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $10 and are available online at Folk Coffeehouse | dedhamuu and at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Andrew Innes The Reluctant Ramblers make their first appearance at the Friday Folk Coffeehouse at First Church Dedham. The Ramblers draw their material primarily from Andrew’s original songs which are rooted in the slower, dreamier side of indie-folk, blues, Americana and bluegrass. Andrew Innes (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) has been studying and performing music for almost 40 years. Andrew started at the age of 16 with harmonica and piano, and then picked up saxophone in his senior year of high school. Over the years Andrew has fronted various jazz groups on alto and tenor saxophones; played washboard, musical saw and harmonica with the wonderful NYC-based bluegrass/western swing band, The Bootleg Remedy. Andrew played saxophone and harmonica with indie-chamber pop supergroup Champale (featuring members of Clem Snide, Luna & Nada Surf) and spent two years in the house band for the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. He performed for many years with Uncle Jimmy’s Dirty Basement, a provocatively unlikely collaboration between Henson-level puppeteers and an avant-garde rock band and added musical saw, saxophones and accordion to the cinematic soundscapes of the instrumental band, Anchor Tattoo. In recent years Andrew has shifted his primary focus to guitar, dobro, singing, and songwriting and can be seen in the Boston area fronting the Reluctant Ramblers, playing with the AKE Trio, and accompanying singer-songwriter Carla Ryder. Check out www.weescotsman.com to sign up for Andrew’s email list and find out about upcoming shows.
Eric Smalley (Upright bass) and Kim Patch (Fiddle) play with many groups in the Boston area including The Rozzicats, Louder Than Milk, Creek River String Band & the Bookmatch Duo. Tim Obetz (Pedal Steel) has performed and recorded with many musicians and bands in the Boston-area including Buffalo Tom, Will Dailey, Terry Kitchen, Buttercup, and The Pineapple Ranch Hands.
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 the Concerts at First Church Saturday classical concert series, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

THE SQUEEZEBOX STOMPERS at Me&Thee Music Friday, May 19
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
The Squeezebox Stompers return to the Me&Thee to close our season with a CD Release “Mardi Gras in May” Concert & Dance. Performing high-energy Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Folk and originals, the Stompers always get folks up and moving with their engaging step-lively up-beat music. Their instrumentation includes accordion, keyboards, fiddle, saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, guitars, bass, drums and scrub board that they may ask you play! Party-lit Stetson Hall will be renamed Stetson (Dance) Hall for the evening.

Tom Irving
2023-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

Stone Soup Coffeehouse Presents Kate Prascher
2023-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Kate Prascher is a singer and multi-instrumentalist best known for her evocative songwriting. She was thrilled to be named an IBMA Songwriting Showcase finalist in 2021. Inspired by her Tennessee roots and influenced by master song crafters like Hazel Dickens and Gillian Welch, singles The Fox and the River and City of Ghosts showcase Kate’s versatility as both writer and performer. Her songs are outspoken and sometimes tender, by turns playful and heart-piercing.

Ink 19 described Kate’s “delicate and expressive singing” and “intangible vintage feel”. Christine King writes,
“Kate Prascher is a jewel waiting to be discovered”.

Kate’s past work includes her 2019 solo EP Bright Like This, 2016’s Almanac recorded with The Tumble and a self-titled EP released by The Wildwood Sisters. She has performed with numerous artists as a singer, mandolinist and duet partner.

Kristen Ford
2023-05-20 19:30 - 22:30 | New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Young, energetic indie-rock performer who reflects the best of current musical vibes along with folk, reggae, jazz and more. Concert takes place in the intimate and acoustically perfect meeting room of the Haverhill UU Church. Easy free parking. Enter by the back door. Reserve tickets at newmooncoffeehouse.org and pay cash at the door. $20 for adults and $10 for 21 and under.

The Rough and Tumble
2023-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Weather permitting, this concert will take place on the covered patio of the hosts’ home in Rockport, Massachusetts. If the weather is horrid, we will move indoors and capacity will be limited to 30. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or Venmo. Send email to whalecoveproductions@gmail.com to get more information or to make a reservation.
The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade. The Pennsylvania-born Graham and Central California’s Tyler have a knack for weaving together elements of joy, sorrow, comedy, and drama in their music, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Now, in 2023, the band is set to release Only This Far, a 12-song collection drawing from the highs and lows of their lived experiences over all those years.
With a smorgasbord of eclectic instruments and a stunning blend of harmonious vocals, the band has crafted a work of profound emotional depth with this new album. The songs are a symphony of raw, unbridled emotion, weaving together tales of love, loss, and longing with a deft touch that could only be crafted by these two songwriters who have quite literally lived on the road for the better part of a decade. It’s a true testament to the band’s unwavering dedication to their craft.

Side-splitting Silliness with Deb Seymour & Stan Lyness at PCA
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
WESTFORD, MA: Join two of the funniest songwriters you’ll ever know for an evening of satire, parody and silliness! The duo of Deb Seymour and Stan Lyness will be taking the stage at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street on May 27 at 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm). For ticket reservations and more information, visit pcawestford.org.
How exactly does one sum up the whimsical songwriter Deb Seymour? According to a fan, “Joni Mitchell meets Lucille Ball.” Deb Seymour writes songs that tickle your funny bone and pull at your heart strings. She is a master musical storyteller whose songs range from hitch-hiking chickens and tango-dancing Martians to blues-influenced torch songs. She plays at wineries, festivals, house concerts, cafes and listening rooms. Deb is a skilled, award-winning guitarist and singer who counts four albums of original material (currently working on the 5th). She also simulcasts her popular livestream, “Brunch w/Deb” on her Facebook and YouTube channels every Sunday, whether on the road or not. Her fans call themselves “Deb-Heads” and tune in from the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Israel and Australia.
Playing alongside Deb is musician and satirist Stan Lyness, a Boston-area songwriter with an unshakeable faith that, at its core, the universe is funny and can be forced to rhyme. Stan will leave you between stitches and tears with his witty repartee and sardonic humor. He was first moved to write by an excruciatingly dull high school social studies class, and has ever since taken up the pen whenever things get slow. He now finds himself in “an enormously productive period.”
Sit, chat, sing and laugh ‘til your sides ache during Seymour & Lyness’ fun concert at the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA), located at 10 Lincoln Street on Westford Common. Bring your own food and drink for a complete evening of entertainment. Limited cabaret-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm; show begins at 7pm. For tickets and more information, call (978) 692-6333, visit pcawestford.org or visit them on Facebook.
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John Gorka
2023-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the oldest and most venerable music institutions and has long been a hangout for music lovers and aspiring musicians. In the late 1970’s, John was was one of these aspiring musicians.
In addition to his 11 critically acclaimed albums, John released a collector’s edition box featuring a hi-definition DVD and companion CD called The Gypsy Life. Windham Hill also released a collection of John’s greatest hits from the label called Pure John Gorka. In 2010, he also released an album with his friends and Red House label-mates Lucy Kaplansky and Eliza Gilkyson under the name Red Horse. Getting high praise from critics and fans alike, it landed on the Billboard Folk Charts and was one of the most played albums on folk radio.
Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and has appeared on CNN. His new song “Where No Monuments Stand” is featured in the upcoming documentary Every War Has Two Losers, about activist and Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford (1914-1993).
Continue reading and so much more at https://www.johngorka.com/bio-2/

GREG GREENWAY HOUSE CONCERT
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Sailing Into Song House Concerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
Greg Greenway http://www.greggreenway.com
From a Zenith stereo in the upstairs bedroom of a small house in Richmond, VA, to Carnegie Hall, music has been my vehicle to see the world and meet so many of the amazing people in it. I have shaken the hands of my original heroes, sung with them, experienced them as people. They brought me truths about the world not present in what I was handed. This began a lifelong promise to do the same for whoever would listen. These are the things that pass through to you. See The Weight of Feathers https://youtu.be/q5KQ28l9gqw

SUGGESTED DONATION IS $25.00.
COVID PROTOCOLS HAVE BEEN RELAXED

Proof of Vaccination, including a booster.

Masks will be optional.

This house concert is By Invitation Only.
If you would like to be added to the invitation list, send name and email address to: sailingintosong@gmail.com

Pat Wictor
2023-06-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents the Chris Baird/Laura Ridarelli Band on 6/16!
2023-06-16 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 ninth concert of the 2022-2023 season featuring Chris Baird and Laura Ridarelli: Roots Rock, Folk, and Irish Music Duo at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $10 and are available online at Folk Coffeehouse | dedhamuu and at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
This performance features Chris Baird on guitar, harmonica, and vocals and Laura Ridarelli on fiddle. Both Chris and Laura hail from out of state, but they call Dedham home as they own a home and reside in Riverdale. Chris has lived in the Boston area since 1992 and has been working as a freelance musician in bars, restaurants and performance venues for the last 35 plus years. Laura is a music teacher in the area teaching High School Orchestra. She has been Irish fiddling for over 20 years, under the training of her mentor P.V. O’Donnell, and moved to the Boston area in 2007, where she has played in numerous Irish sessions, and folk groups.
Together, Chris and Laura perform a mix of originals, cover songs, and instrumentals ranging from Roots Rock to American and Irish Folk music. They are highly influenced by Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Tom Petty, Gillian Welch, Jorma Kaukonen, Steve Earle, Paul Brady, The Pogues, Doc Watson, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and many more. The performance will be a combination of Chris’s memorable original songs, finger picking melodies, singing harmonies between harmonica and fiddle, and foot stomping Irish fiddle tunes.
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 the Concerts at First Church Saturday classical concert series, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

Vance Gilbert
2023-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. In this case, those two qualities go hand in hand. “I’m black, I sing, I play an acoustic guitar, and I don’t play the blues,” Gilbert insists. That may be a broad statement, but it rings with truth.
What he does do is make memorable music, as evidenced by the 13 albums he’s released so far, as well as the mark he’s made on the folk and acoustic music scenes in general. Over the course of a prolific career that extends back to the early ’90s, he’s recorded with his good friend Ellis Paul and shared stages worldwide with Aretha Franklin, Shawn Colvin, Arlo Guthrie, the Milk Carton Kids, George Carlin (150+ shows), Anita Baker, the Subdudes, Paul Reiser and any number of others.
He’s also made a prominent presence at some of the world’s most prestigious gatherings, among them the Newport, Winnipeg, Rocky Mountain, Calgary, Ottawa, and Falcon Ridge folk festivals, the Kate Wolf Music Festival, and Australia’s Woodford Folk Festival and Mullum Music Festival. “There was also that one nude festival in Maryland,” Gilbert recalls. “I don’t recall the name of that one, but I have to admit that the name wasn’t the first thing I would remember.”
Naturally, Gilbert can be forgiven for that minor oversight, given the amount of praise he’s received from the pundits. His remarkable rapport with his audiences and his free spirited performances inspired one critic to hail him as “a folkie trapped in a vaudevillian body,” with “a voice that could have been on the opera stage, a wit that could have been on a comedy stage and a songwriting talent that’s thrust him on the folk stage for decades.”
Continue reading at https://vancegilbert.com/bio/

The Secret Sauce with Janet Feld, Esther Friedman, & Jackie Damsky in Wakefield
2023-06-25 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
The Secret Sauce in concert,
with Janet Feld, Esther Friedman, and Jackie Damsky.
Sunday, June 25, at 3 pm in Wakefield, $20
On Sunday, June 25, at 3 pm, area friends and families are invited to a concert with The Secret Sauce trio, featuring the talents of Janet Feld, Esther Friedman, & Jackie Damsky. Individually they have performed locally at coffeehouses including Wakefield’s Linden Tree Coffeehouse, & regional festivals. Janet Feld, Esther Friedman & Jackie Damsky have joined forces as The Secret Sauce, performing tasty originals & choice covers, with lots of sweet 3-part harmony, plus guitar, mandolin, & violin. They came together over a love of each other’s songs, great friendship, and fun, and that’s how the Secret Sauce rolls!
Janet Feld is an award-winning performing songwriter, appearing at folk festivals and coffeehouses from coast to coast throughout a nearly three-decade career. She teaches private lessons and offers video lesson programs to people of all ages. She teaches guitar and songwriting at The Passim School of Music and is the founder and Chief Music Officer at Janet’s Planet: Music Lessons for Humanoids, Inc.
Esther Friedman is a Boston-based acoustic singer & songwriter. Her expressive songs are long remembered by her audiences. She started writing songs in the mid-nineties after moving to the area from Cleveland for Lesley University’s Expressive Art Therapy, Master’s Degree program. Inspired by buskers who braved street corners and t-stops, she started writing and performing. Today, she provides therapy in a private practice, counseling those in recovery from trauma, while performing and song writing as much as humanly possible.
Jackie Damsky was originally trained as a classical violinist, and has developed a unique improvisational style over a range of genres including jazz, folk, blues, acoustic rock, and popular music. From halls and clubs to the recording studio, Jackie’s warm and sweet, passionate and evocative violin playing leaves listeners profoundly affected and deeply moved. Jackie weaves a harmonic tapestry with her fellow musicians, adding depth, color, richness and a little magic.
Tickets: $20 with children 12 and under free, cash or check at the door. Thanks to partial funding from the Mass Cultural Council, Wakefield Arts Council and The Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund of the North Shore. Reservations recommended by calling 781 246 2836. Walk-ins will be welcomed as space is available. Light snacks will be available.
The concert sponsored by Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield and the Linden Tree Coffeehouse is planned for the outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates, else comfortably indoors.
Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield is located 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880.
A member of Jewish Reconstructionist Communities. www.WakefieldTemple.org

Lynne Hanson
2023-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Weather permitting, this concert will take place on the covered patio of the hosts’ home in Rockport, Massachusetts. If the weather is horrid, we will move indoors and capacity will be limited to 30. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or Venmo. Send email to whalecoveproductions@gmail.com to get more information or to make a reservation.
Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.
Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.

The Nields
2023-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, Peterborough NH, 25 Main St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
If there’s one constant here, it’s The Nields sisters’ beautifully sweet vocal harmonies that sound eerily like the Roches singing Lush in a really big room. It’s infectious stuff.
-Austin Chronicle
What’s A Nields? The Nields story begins with the two sisters. Nerissa and Katryn a grew up singing folk songs in the kitchen and in the back seat of the family car. Katryna learned to sing melody with their father, eventually making her an ideal front person for the band. Nerissa, on the other hand, tackled the harmonies; with that skill, she provided a natural counterpoint to her sister’s vibrant lead. “I knew I wanted to be a singer and songwriter from the time I was 7,” explains Nerissa. “I remember I wrote my first song that I was really proud of when I was 13, and right away I had a harmony for it, so I dragged Katryna out of her room and taught her the harmony. It was instinct — I knew that my sister should be there.” In the late ’80s, Nerissa and Katryna met a graduate student named David Jones, who had always longed for a career in music. Playing acoustic guitar through an electric pedal board, he joined the sisters as they played open mics in the Washington, DC area. Later, he married Nerissa and took HER last name (“Just like the Ramones!,” he said). The trio then moved to New England and released their first two recordings, 66 Hoxsey St. (named after the house in Williamstown, MA that Nerissa and David were living in when they started the band.
By the fall of ’94, The Nields were a full-fledged five-piece acoustic rock explosion. The critical kudos were coming in, with The Boston Globe commenting simply, “The Nields are young. They are hip. They are hot.
So much more to their story at https://nields.com/
XVII, the Nields’ seventeenth album, is both their most personal and their most community-minded. Well into their third decade as a musical partners and—judging by this sublime album––at the very top of their game, the Nields turn to meditations on time, and turning points, their roots and community – both musical and personal – but they also express joy in the present, faith in the future, and a whole lot of hope and promise.
