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Jack Williams
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States
This will be a little different. We are doing it on a Thursday night because that is the only day Jack has this NE trip. It will be his last and I wanted to get to say goodbye. Jack was one of the first people to play this series 28 years ago. Please give him a good sendoff
“…Perhaps even more exciting than seeing Bob Dylan, though, was the reaction that Jack Williams got. ..He practically blew the top off the tent! Man, oh man, can that guy play guitar! He completely overshadowed more well-known performers…They were wonderful, but Jack Williams was playing in an entirely different league. I was astounded by how good he is.”
Mark Cashman, upon hearing Jack for the first time at the Newport Folk Festival.
“Jack is the best guitar-player I’ve ever heard.”
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary)
“…an American Treasure” Mickey Newbury

David Wilcox
2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

Alastair Moock Trio w/Sean Staples and Chandler Travis
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Live from the Living Room, Melrose MA, 647 Main St, Melrose, MA, 02176, United States
Please join us for the first of our fall series at Live from the Living Room with Alastair Moock! Don’t miss this intimate “house concert” with Alastair and band with Boston talents Sean Staples and Chandler Travis.

Butcher, Baglio, and Estes
2024-09-14 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 $50 for families.
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Butcher, Baglio, and Estes is Jon Butcher, Sal Baglio, & Allen Estes. Three veteran musicians and familiar names from the Boston music scene. Their debut album, GYPSY CARAVAN is 11 new electric and acoustic stories steeped in the blues and Americana.
“We’re blue collar guys from working class families. We grew up on the sound of rock radio and the promise of an electric guitar.“
Grammy-nominated guitarist Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene. Video, eclectic radio releases and incendiary live performances comprise the underpinnings of a rich music career that continues today.
As a singer, guitarist, composer, and bandleader (The Stompers), Sal Baglio has touched all the bases that round out a successful musical career. But with his recent work as a solo artist, Baglio embarks upon a new path that looks backward in the most delightful way. Baglio’s music and solo performances dial up a past that is easily imagined in a less-distracted age where music bursts boldly out of a car’s AM radio on a summer drive or floats in the imagination of a young solitary artist learning to strum his first guitar.
Songwriter Allen Estes grew up in a musical family, the oldest son of professional musicians Estelle and Phil Estes in Gloucester MA and began playing at age six. Phil packed the family up in the car and literally took to the open road for musical adventures eventually leading to the forming of the Estes Boys, Allen’s seminal band. The Estes Boys performed in and around New England and by the mid 80’s Allen moved to Nashville TN, writing and working with Tammy Wynette, Robert Ellis Oral, Lori Morgan, and Shania Twain.

Sue Horowitz and Eric Kilburn House Concert
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | MA
Sailing into song announces a terrific Double-Bill- Sue Horowitz and Eric Kilburn
Sunday, 9/15/2024 2:00 PM
Sue Horowitz – http://suehorowitz.com Currently located in both Ithaca, NY and York Beach, ME, Sue is a touring singer-songwriter with a story to tell. She’s the founder and creator of the Jewish Songwriting Cooperative retreat, and loves to lead songwriting workshops. Her authentic, intimate, clear strong voice and guitar playing compliment her wise narrative songwriting. Listen to: Rough at Falcon Ridge
Eric Kilburn – http://erickilburn.comEric is a versatile musician and a perceptive observer. He has penned an eclectic, humorous and insightful musical portrait of his life from childhood through parenthood. From the wild and crazy to the pensive and suspenseful, you’ll be glad you came along for the ride. Listen to:Smarter
This event is “By-Invitation-Only” To receive an invitation, send name and email to : sailingintosong@gmail.com

Love Spread Your Wings: a Celebration of the Life of Ellen Schmidt
2024-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church Street, Waltham, MA, 02452
Sunday, September, 15th, 2024, 4-6pm ET
First Church of Waltham, 50 Church St., Waltham
Free!
This will be a concert of songs and spoken word that Ellen has composed or loved, performed by many of her friends and collaborators.
Please put this date on your calendar. We will be sharing more information as it becomes available. For those who can’t join us in person, we anticipate livestreaming the event.
This is a free concert, however if you would like to honor Ellen’s memory with a financial contribution, please consider donating to The Ellen Farber Schmidt Fund for Cancer Research and Patient Treatment, set up by her family to honor Ellen.
http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/EllenFarberSchmidtConcert Organizers: Lori Fassman, John Ferullo, Cheryl Perreault, Howie Rashba, Tom Smith, Dan Tappan
Sponsored by the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston

Roots Run Wild Coffeehouse Feature - with Open Mic September 20, 2024
2024-09-20 19:00 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
KT Lee and Kelly Ann Fernandes of ‘Roots Run Wild’ strike the perfect balance between sweetness and ferocity with their blend of unique instrumentation, robust styling, and powerful vocals, creating a distinct flavor seasoned by Americana, bluegrass, reggae, and folk music while frequently sneaking into pop territory with their catchy melodies and hooks.
Known for their vocal teamwork, singer-songwriters KT and Kelly use music to explore the challenges of finding your own way, healing from trauma, personal growth, relationships, and developing a rich inner life and sense of self, always expressing a love of music itself and its incredible restorative power.
Roots Run Wild’s debut album will be released this fall and you can find previously released singles everywhere you stream music. Check out their website – https://www.rootsrunwild.com/

First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Slow Boat Home on September 20!
2024-09-20 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 first concert of the 2024-2025 season featuring Slow Boat Home in the Parish Hall at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or online at Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Slow Boat Home is a fun-loving Americana band playing original tunes mixed with a lively collection of country, blues, jazz, and jug band music. Selecting many tunes from the first half of the 20th century, Slow Boat Home makes them their own with stellar lead and ensemble vocals, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, bass, dobro, guitars, keyboard, and percussion. When it comes to influences, Slow Boat Home is an eclectic bunch. Jim Kweskin, Bonnie Raitt, Bessie Smith, Lee Dorsey, Mississippi John Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Toots & the Maytals, Jerry Douglas and many more supply musical inspiration.
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 its choir at Sunday services, the Parish Players theater troupe, and the Concerts at First Church concert series in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

Joe Jencks
2024-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
From coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall, Joe Jencks has made a mark on the American music scene, singing and telling stories that educate, illuminate, and uplift. His beautiful melodies, socially conscious lyrics and spiritual exploration merge conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing.
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North Reading Community Coffeehouse September Showcase
2024-09-21 18:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
After completing our wonderful outdoor Summer Concert Series at Ipswich River Park, we move back indoors with the North Reading Community Coffeehouse proud to present its September Showcase. This one is a little different than most in that we are featuring two terrific acts. They are Michelle Abadia who is a multifaceted and multilingual performing artist, soprano; from classical to jazz, from musical theater to Latino ballads; George Gershwin and Cole Porter. We are also featuring Michael Cataldo and Scotty Ray Clark, an outstanding acoustic duo playing Classic Soul and R&B (Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Etta James) as well as stellar original songs. Each performer will do about a 70 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. 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.

Celtic Duo Rakish at Harmony on the Green, Lexington MA
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn unite to form “Rakish.” The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Yet “rakish” itself also suggests something strikingly unconventional in its appearance, and Maura and Conor knowingly embrace this wealth of connotation in their music, drawing on the music they grew up with and performing it with their own slant.
In a performance that is something more akin to concert music, Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions in a way that reflects their shared interest in and love for chamber and improvised music. Maura Shawn, a two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition, wields the technical range of an accomplished classical violinist and the deep sensitivity of a traditional musician. Conor, a native to the Irish music communities of Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD, makes his home in Boston playing guitar for a number of traditional music acts and bands.
Rakish has performed on Front Row Boston, Brian O’Donovan’s 2020 “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn,” and the Burren Backroom Series, and they can be heard on broadcasts of GBH’s “A Celtic Sojourn.” They have appeared at esteemed festivals including the Boston Celtic Music Festival, the Bellingham Irish Music Festival, and the Rockport Celtic Music Festival. Rakish is a recipient of the 2019 Iguana Fund Grant generously supported by Club Passim.
Opening for Rakish will be Emmy nominated Celtic harpist Jenna Greene, with vocalist Sairys Green.

David Roth at Linden Tree's 40th Season Opener
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
DAVID ROTH Returns to LINDEN TREE CONCERT SERIES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024.
Come celebrate Linden Tree Concerts 40th season opener on Saturday, September 21st when multi-instrumentalist ,an international touring singer-songwriter, DAVID ROTH returns to Wakefield. Linden Tree has a new home at the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church on Vernon St. Easy to find off 95 and Lowell St. The church is handicapped accessible and has a convenient parking lot by the back entrance. The show begins at 7:30, doors open at 7.
David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions – Kerrville (TX) and Falcon Ridge (NY) – and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for three decades.
David Roth can be described in many ways, all positive. His songs bring spirit and stories together. His stories are compelling and his songs are well-crafted, David writes about the human experience, stories of people from many walks of life. While he takes on current issues such as immigration, gun violence, people with disabilities, his songs bring light and smiles. His songs have traveled to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, and even up to space on a 2009 mission to repair the Hubble Telescope.
“David and his music will touch you to the very depths of your soul. He’ll make you laugh and cry, inspire you to rise and fly…”
Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul books
Tickets will be $25, cash or check at the door. Tickets for those under 18 are $10. Reservations are recommended for preferential seating by calling 781-246-2836. In our area, shows featuring David Roth are popular.
The Linden Tree Concerts are now held in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St. Wakefield, MA 01880. Easy to find from 95. Parking Lot by church rear entrance. Handicapped access too. www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

Caroline Cotter to play Open Book Coffeehouse
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton MA, 786 Washington St, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
The Open Book Coffeehouse kicks off its 2024-2025 season on Saturday evening, September 21, with singer/songwriter Caroline Cotter. 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 $12 for the general public and $6 for students of any age. Tickets are available that evening on a first come, first serve basis. (cash or checks).
Caroline’s Cotter’s sunlit songs honor the countless ways of being human. With her honeyed voice and disarmingly honest lyrics, Cotter sings about connection, nostalgia, gratitude, loss and wanderlust. Lyrics like, “Find me somewhere out on the road / Take me into your heart and into your home,” make perfect sense from a touring artist who has played over 1000 shows in 45 states and 16 countries. Cotter has released three records, Dreaming as I Do (2015), Home on the River (2018) and Gently as I Go (2023). Under the Radar magazine says her music, “brings forth an abiding sense of warmth and welcome, offering an uplifting reminder to make the most of every moment.” Everywhere she goes, her songs elicit emotion and spark insight—medicine for our collective longing.
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

Joe Jencks
2024-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Songs of hope and justice in Joe’s booming voice and magnetic stage presence.
Music on Centre concerts take place in the comfy parish hall located at 70 Corey Street behind the Theodore Parker UU Church in West Roxbury. Lots of free parking across the street and in two city lots nearby.
Reserve seats by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com. There are no advance tickets. Cash is preferred but credit card payments are possible. General admission. For more information, go to artist website or www.tparkerchurch.org/events where you can access a digital photo to send to friends and family. Or call 617-327-0542.

An Evening with Cliff Eberhardt - Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
2024-09-21 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.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Cliff Eberhardt opens the Rose Garden’s 36th season on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m.
“Cliff is a songwriter, storyteller, and guitarist who has a poet’s heart and a gravelly voice that just draws you in,” said Stephen Ide, artistic director of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse. “We’re thrilled to have him back to open the season.”
Close on the heels of recent performances on the “On A Winter’s Night” tour, Eberhardt is working on a new collection, “Found Objects,” an album of covers featuring arrangements of the songs of Leon Russell, Tom Waits, Cole Porter and more.
Eberhardt knew from a young age that his destiny was in music. Growing up in Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by a family that cherished music, with his father introducing him to the guitar. His early exposure to legendary artists like James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Bruce Springsteen at the Main Point folk club shaped his musical journey.
By 15, Cliff and his brother Geoff were touring as an acoustic duo, and by 21, Cliff had moved to Illinois, where he honed his craft in a vibrant music scene. His journey took him to New York in 1978, where he immersed himself in the city’s rich musical landscape, performing at iconic venues, collaborating with artists like John Gorka, Suzanne Vega and others, singing advertising jingles, and even working as a taxi driver to help make ends meet.
His career took off with his debut album, “The Long Road” in 1990, which featured a duet with Richie Havens. Over the years, he has released several albums and his songwriting prowess has earned him a place among the most respected songwriters in the folk scene, with his songs covered by artists like Richie Havens and Shawn Colvin.
Cliff also has made significant contributions to theater, composing and performing original songs for productions like Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” and “The Heal,” a modern re-telling of the Sophocles play, “Philoctetes.”
Cliff’s latest album, “Knew Things,” reached #4 on the Folk Alliance International’s Folk Radio Chart.
The Rose Garden shows will be start at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7. For tickets and more information: https://bit.ly/rg24cliff

Miles and Mafale POSTPONED!
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States
Catherine Miles and Jay Mafale — husband and wife, co-conspirators, storytellers. They are two scoops of modern folk with a sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.

Catherine’s voice is an expressive powerhouse. Jay’s guitar is distinctive and unconventional. They are known for the plainspoken poetry, clever humor, and unique perspectives of their songs. Miles & Mafale aim to shift points of view through themes of perseverance, hope, and strength of spirit. And yes, sometimes they throw in a villain just for fun.

It can be said that Catherine and Jay have experienced more than the usual share of ups and downs… but this, along with their diverse influences and initial decade of performing cover songs (in their own group and as sidemen) gives them a tremendous “palette” to draw from.
Miles & Mafale blend all of that together into their own candid and playful style.
Audiences first came to know Catherine and Jay as a trio, The YaYas, with piano man Paul Silverman. More recent years found them touring the country with Karyn Oliver and Carolann Solebello as No Fuss and Feathers.

Miles & Mafale’s songwriting has earned them acclaim in venerable listening rooms and festivals nationwide, along with recognition as Most Wanted Emerging Artists at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, three-time Kerrville New Folk finalists, South Florida Folk Festival/Vic Heyman Award Finalists, and Honorable Mentions in Mid-Atlantic and Braver Angels song contests. They have performed as official showcase artists at SWRFA, SERFA, NERFA, and FARM.

The duo’s latest release, Be Brave, is “Beautifully made. An articulate page-turner of an album that feels like a short story collection in 10 songs.” Marilyn Rea Beyer, WFMT Chicago.

Aaron Nathans and Michael Ronstadt
2024-09-22 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 request an invitation.
Cello-guitar songwriting duo Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt never lose their capacity to surprise. This progressive folk act combines uninhibited musical creativity and mastery with accessible story songs and an oddball sense of humor. Audiences will see and hear things done with a cello they never thought possible, meandering stories as captivating as the music, and hook-filled story songs that you’ll remember long after the lights come up. Guitarist/vocalist Nathans, from the Philadelphia area, is an award-winning leader in the Philly songwriting community. Cellist/vocalist Ronstadt, nephew of Linda Ronstadt, is a Cincinnati-based cello bandleader, teacher, touring artist, and much in-demand studio sideman

Martha Burns House Concert
2024-09-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge, MA, Given when reservation is made, Cambridge, 02138, United States
Sunday, September 22, 3pm ET (note early start time!)
Cambridge, MA (address provided when you make your reservation)
General admission: $20 at the door ($5 for students)
Reservations required: email HouseConcerts@fssgb.org for reservations and directions.
Martha grew up in Greenwich Village in the 1950s and sixties, during the height of the Folk Revival. The New Lost City Ramblers and the Friends of Old-Time Music were first bringing the greats of early country music to national attention. Harry Smith’s pioneering Anthology of American Folk Music, the first major re-issue of early folk music 78s, came out the year she was born—the New Lost City Ramblers Songbook, when Martha was twelve. Martha gained much of her education in folk music on Sunday afternoons in Washington Square Park. When Doc Watson played at the tiny Gaslight Café on Macdougal Street, Martha was there—with her mother.
Martha has since lived in many parts of the U.S.—Ann Arbor, Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, and on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where she’s presently based. Her first move was in 1970 to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she went for college and stayed for a decade. Some of the songs on her 2014 album Old-Time Songs, she first began singing at the Ark Coffeehouse, then a celebrated hub for traditional music in the Midwest, and her own musical home through those years. During that period, she also played in the Argo Pond String Band. Others in the group included David Cahn and Bill Meyer, now both prominent west-coast musicians, and Craig Johnson, later revered for songs like “New Harmony,” that he wrote in Ann Arbor.
She began performing in the early 1970s, first regionally and then nationally. By the mid-eighties, she had played the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Pinewoods Folk Music Camp, and myriad folk clubs. In 1984 she completed a six-week British tour, which included a memorable concert on the Island of Guernsey.
In 1985 she paired up with fiddler Allan Block, now remembered for the Allan Block Sandal Shop in Greenwich Village, where he hosted legendary jam sessions throughout the 1960s. When Allan and she began performing together, she was living in Boston. Allan had since moved to New Hampshire and was a central figure in the New England folk music scene. Together Allan and she recorded an album on the Marimac label. Sadly, the unexpected death of Marimac’s president prevented its release.
Allan and she continued to play together through the early 1990s. Toward the end of that time, she scaled back on performing for a two-decades-long foray into academia. her field was American history, and she have published on subjects ranging from early American hymnody to female piano teachers before the Civil War.
Her return to music was consummated in 2014 with the release of “Old-Time Songs”. Her first solo album, it was funded through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign—Kickstarter made the project a “Staff Pick” and featured it on the Kickstarter Blog. You can preview or purchase Old-TIme Songs here.

Roslindale Open Mike
2024-09-23 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.

All Open Mic Night September 28, 2024
2024-09-28 18:30 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The South Shore Folk Music Club (SSFMC), which is in its 46th year, presents an ‘All Open Mic Night ’ Saturday September 28, 2024 at First Parish Duxbury! We had so much fun last season that we’re doing it again! Doors open and sign-ups begin at 630p, show starts at 7p.m. You can sing, do spoken word, prose, poetry, comedy, performance art, original or not, all genres – not just folk! Musicians and Members pay only $6. Non-Members $8. Kids (up to high school age) $3. The Sound is impeccable! Performers – The microphone is yours! Audience, come out and support live music in one of its most amazing formats – Open Mic! The hall will be set up in our intimate tables, chairs and real candlelight configuration. Join us to showcase your talent and enjoy homemade treats for this special show! See you at the Club! Note: For more information, please check out our website – https://www.southshorefolkmusicclub.org/

Hiroya Tsukamato
2024-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Play Houseconcerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
All donations go directly to the musician
To register, email houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com and then info will be sent to you.
Hiroya Tsukamoto – singer-songwriter and master guitarist whose unique voice and loop pedal will take us to beautiful places.
Come join us for a fun house concert as Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us on an impressionistic journey with his one of a kind weavings of voice and guitar. “In his live performances, Tsukamoto moves seamlessly through traditional guitar techniques and tonalities but is just as fluent with unusual and surprising textures and voicings. This is especially true when he uses his looping pedal, where fluid melody will sit atop shimmering arpeggios punctuated by notes so staccato that they produce an effect like pitched percussion.”

RUNA
2024-09-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States

Kim Moberg Coffeehouse Feature with Open Mic Oct 4 2024
2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The South Shore Folk Music Club will host a coffeehouse featuring Kim Moberg with an Open Mic to follow Friday Oct 4 2024 at First Parish Duxbury, 842 Tremont St (Rte 3A) Duxbury.

Award winning Indigenous (Tlingit) singer/songwriter Kim Moberg is an Alaska native artist who suffered a lifetime of debilitating stage fright. In 2014 she set out to overcome that stage fright and wrote her first song. Kim teamed with Grammy nominated producer Jon Evans to record three albums, all receiving critical acclaim and charting on the Folk Alliance International DJ charts. Her latest release “The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity” (2023) is an original 8 song suite that tells the ancient yet relevant Anishinaabe legend “The Seven Fires Prophecy”. Her newest project “All That Really Matters” will be released in early 2025. Kim’s rich vocals have been described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”. http://www.kimmobermusic.com

The doors open at 6:30pm, open mic signups begin at 630p, show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $8 for members and open mic performers, $9 for non-members, $ 4 for kids, up to high school age. No Advance tickets or credit cards for this show. Just come on down and pay by cash or check at the door. Kitchen is open for coffee, tea, water and cookies. ADA compliant.

Scott Cook and Pamela Mae
2024-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Cook with Pamela Mae will make their first stop at the Me&Thee in what promises to be an evening of optimistic and straightforward songs and stories in the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Scott and Pamela are touring across Canada and America with stops in Bozeman, Edmonton, Calgary, Omaha, Tulsa, Ontario, upstate New York and Marblehead!
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North Reading Community Coffeehouse - Performing Artist Series Featuring "Loose Change"
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC) is happy to welcome “Loose Change” featuring Gary Dolinsky, Dominic Priolo and Larry Plitt.
While they are each outstanding musicians in their own right, they complement each other beautifully.
The Loose Change Trio performs songs that spans several generations creating a unique and pleasing mix of old and new!
Their songbook includes classic country, blues, Motown, pop music, folk, bluegrass, and even a few “standards”. They are three distinct voices accompanied on acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica and ukulele bass. They are three seasoned performers who have played on stages large and small throughout the Northeast since the 1970’s.
A Loose Change performance is always fun!
The concert is free, but there will be a “Suggested Donation” of $15, if you are in a position to do so. The important thing is join us if you can and do what we can to help keep live music alive!
For more about The Loose Change Trio, you can go to their Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/loose.change.trio
A portion of the proceeds will go 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. 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. Please come, sit back, relax and listen to some terrific music! If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.“

Pete & Maura Kennedy @Linden Tree Concerts
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
PETE AND MAURA KENNEDY back at LINDEN TREE CONCERTS Saturday, October 5, 2024
The Linden Tree Concert series is excited to bring back Pete and Maura Kennedy to Wakefield on Saturday,October 5 at 7:30 pm. Often seen on festival stages around the country, their visits to coffeehouses are extra special. The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop.
The Kennedys began performing together in 1992, shortly after they met while on the road with Nanci Griffith. The pair’s musical influences are quite eclectic from Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, the Beatles, and the Byrds, but also jazz, blues, and world music. With over 14 recordings as the Kennedys and many recorded individually and with others, Pete and Maura have no plans to slow down either on tour or in creating music.
Their latest recording Headwinds, their title track, shows their love of the United States. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back home to our greatness as a nation. The duo want to push back in a positive way against those winds. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that draws from American roots. With a mix of instruments which includes a vintage steel guitar and a slide Ukulele, Pete and Maura believe that these sounds will have the power to pull us through again. https://www.kennedysmusic.com
Tickets will be $25, cash or check at the door. Tickets for those under 13 are $10. Reservations are recommended for preferential seating by calling 781-246-2836. In our area, shows featuring The Kennedys are popular.
The Linden Tree Concerts are now held in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St. Wakefield, MA 01880. Easy to find from 95. Parking Lot by church rear entrance. Handicapped access too. www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio, Marc Delgado opens
2024-10-05 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 $50 for families.
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Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning virtuoso violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves; he is also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts.
For many years Rob performed mostly solo—it takes a special kind of musician to keep pace with Rob’s stylistic breadth and depth!—but after much searching he’s finally found a band that can keep up: Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio is a new “supergroup” that features Slava Tolstoy on guitar and Max Ridley on bass. Max and Slava both are incredible instrumentalists who have chops for days, but know how to balance their prowess in service of the song.
Together, the three string-wielding maestros have forged a powerful group dynamic, developed over years of gigging and concerts, and the result is an interplay that will bring a smile to your face!

Hayley Reardon
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

Antje Duvecot, Erin Ash Sullivan Opening
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Antje Duvekit first appeared on our radar back in the early 2000s. Continuing the Stone Soup tradition of supporting up-and-coming artists, we asked Antje to open for Ellis Paul at one of our shows. Nowl, we are thrilled to welcome Antje back to perform at the Music Mansion for the first time on October 12, 2024. Opening for Antje will be Erin Ash Sullivan. We are located at 88 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906. Tickets are $25, and are available at the door or with reservation through our website. All tickets must be purchased at the time of the reservation. We accept VENMO.
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 ARTIST
Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of Boston’s top singer songwriters with “Big Dream Boulevard” her debut studio release and “the Near Demise of the Highwire Dancer” and “New Siberia” her follow-up albums. The debut CD was produced by Seamus Egan, founder of the Irish super group, SOLAS and the project was released on songwriter Ellis Paul’s label and quickly attracted international attention for Antje. It was voted “#1 Folk Release of 2006” by the Boston Globe and was named to the “Top10 Releases of the Year” by National Public Radio’s, Folk Alley. Her follow up albums “the Near Demise of the Highwire Dancer” and “New Siberia” were produced by Richard Shindell and along side with Richard feature other “folk royalty” such as John Gorka, Lucy Kaplancky and Mark Erelli.
Richard Shindell said “What a blessing to have worked with someone as talented as Antje. With a voice like hers, and songs as good as these, a producer (especially a first-time producer!) just tries to get out of the way, to do no harm, and to let the artist speak for herself.” The Boston Globe said, “Duvekot has gotten hotter, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory. Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice”
Antje has won some of the top songwriting awards including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, the prestigious, Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award” and in one of the nation’s top music markets, she won the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”, three of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world. She is a compelling live performer and has been invited to play some of the top festivals including The Newport Folk Festival as well as the Mountain Stage, Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally, she’s headlined the The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark.
Opening for Antje Duvekot will be Erin Ash Sullivan, a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter who considers herself a New Englander even though her family did not move to this area until she was in middle school. She has won numerous songwriting awards, including the Rose Garden Coffeehouse Performing Songwriter Competition, the Mark Erelli Judge’s Choice Award in the New England Songwriting Competition, the Great American Song Contest (finalist) and the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (finalist).

Fundraiser Concert for Harris-Walz
2024-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
This free virtual performance is sponsored by Roslindale Open Mike and other organizations. It can be seen on YouTube and possibly other platforms. The concert is free but donations to the Harris/Walz campaign are welcome.
The event is also looking for musicians to perform. An application is here.
