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Reed Foehl
2025-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Weather permitting, this concert will be outdoors on the hosts’ covered patio at their home in Rockport, Mass. If the weather is horrid, the concert 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 info@whalecove.org to get more information or to request an invitation.
Born in a small country town in New England and raised in a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl crafts stories of the human condition with poignant lyrics and a voice that both pushes boundaries and honors tradition. His music, a blend of genuine Folk and Americana, is marked by a dusty, patient quality that resonates deeply.
In May 2022, Foehl released his sixth studio album, “Wild Wild Love,” recorded with The Band of Heathens in Austin, TX. The Boston Globe praised his work, stating, “He sings like he feels every note, each song tells a story… of which he relates astonishingly well.”
Foehl received a Grammy nomination for his song “Fly,” co-written with Brent Cobb and covered by country legend Lee Ann Womack.
Now residing in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Foehl continues to tour globally, sharing his music with audiences around the world.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse August, 2025 Showcase
2025-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present our third and final of three Summer Showcases on Saturday, August 16 at 4 PM in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park, located at 15 Central Street in North Reading. The performers are Ric Page as well as 4 first-timers – Kristen Harlov, Tom Hanlon with Leslie Bryant and Peter LaGuerre. They represent a group of very talented musicians with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show. Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted. All the proceeds 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.
The event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day! The links to the Facebook page and YouTube channel are:https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehousehttps://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse
There is plenty of free parking. Again, we start at 4 PM. Please come, bring a blanket, a chair, maybe something to eat or drink and sit back, relax and listen to some terrific music! In the event of inclement weather, we hope to be able to move the show indoors in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library located at 147 Park Street in North Reading. We will do our best to make that announcement should we need to, as early as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.

Malvinas
2025-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States
RSVP to info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org to reserve a seat. You must get an invitation email from me to attend.
For more info about The Malvinas see themalvinas.com/
Call 508 528 0026 for questions, please leave a message.
$25 suggested donation in the tip jar but payment is optional. 100% of the donations go directly to the artists. There are no tickets, but please RSVP so I know how many will be here. Join us at 6PM here for a potluck dinner. Bring a dish, we supply drinks and ice cream.
With roots all over North America, the Malvinas pull together a broad palette of regional flavours including: the blues-tinged grooves of the deep South, the spicy Cajun flavours of Louisiana, the Celtic modes of Eastern Canada and the groovy troubadour tradition of the Catskill region. Alternating lead vocalists, tight harmonies and quirky instrumentation (banjo, guitar, tenor guitar, mandolins and violin) create a high energy sound that never forgets that to make great music, you start with a great song.
Individually and collectively, The Malvinas have been fortunate to work as side women and to share the stage with some really great artists including: Bruce Daigrepont, Jack Hardy, Eliza Gilkyson, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Tim Grimm. Past appearances include: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Festival Internationale, The Kerrville Folk Festival and WFMT ‘s Folkstage.
about our name “Malvina Reynolds was a singer, songwriter and activist. Reflecting the cultural and political turmoil of the day, her powerful, sometimes somber, sometimes lighthearted songs address issues still pertinent today: environmental deterioration, women’s rights, workers’ rights, social justice, and the homogenization of culture.”
The malvinas are
Lisa “I am not interested in what you think” Markley (banjo, guitar and vocals). After graduating from North Texas with a degree in music, Lisa melted down her trombone to make a belly button ring. Formerly a member of the way cool band Akoustik Nerve, Lisa is inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell and the Subdudes – and- she thinks that Patricia Barber is just the coolest thing since fresh cilantro. Lisa is also an award winning songwriter with a inimitable groove oriented edge.
Gina “the hopeful romantic” Forsyth (guitar, violin, vocals). Since fleeing the Bible Belt an undisclosed number of years ago, Gina has been (in no particular order): a fiddle player in several Cajun bands, a folk DJ on a college station, a college student, a civil servant, a movie extra for a day, and a drummer in a punk rock band for all of five minutes. Her favorite artists include the McGarrigle Sisters, Ralph Stanley, Belton Richard, and a host of friends she has played and recorded with over the last several years.
Beth “the irritating optimist” Cahill (mandolins, tenor guitar and vocals). Beth decided to pursue music after nearly being crushed to death at a Violent Femmes concert. She never gets tired of listening to Glenn Gould’s recordings of the Goldberg Variations and trying to explain 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Her influences include: Rickie Lee Jones, The Roches, and Richard Thompson. She is from Canada and has no sense of humour.

John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic Friday 8/22/2025 - Summer Vacation
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23 | John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, Worcester MA, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
JHH Summer Vacation – See you on September 12th

Roslindale Open Mike
2025-08-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-08 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.

April Verch and Cody Walters
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Because of the poor weather forecast, this concert will be 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 info@whalecove.org to get more information or to request an invitation.
To listen to April Verch and Cody Walters is to be immersed in tradition. To watch them perform is to be transported. Be it regional Canadian roots, American old-time, 50’s Country, Scandinavian folk music, or something original that sounds as though it’s been around for a century—the one common thread is their love and reverence for the music and traditions that have been passed down to them.
Husband and wife duo April Verch & Cody Walters is a true partnership of kindred musical spirits, each a world-class musician in their own right. Combining their unique backgrounds from Verch’s native Ottawa Valley and Walters’ heartland roots in Kansas, their music showcases endless creativity and versatility—transitioning effortlessly from traditional Ottawa Valley step dancing and fiddle tunes, to old-time fiddle-banjo duets with tight-knit vocal harmonies, to innovative sandpaper foot percussion, all contrasted against Verch’s sweet soprano voice.

Rhode Island Banjo Festival
2025-08-30 15:00 - 22:00 | Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
A Celebration of Banjo Music & The Banjo Musician

Why a Banjo Festival? I ask you, “why NOT a Banjo Festival?”
We’re seeing banjo crop up in a lot of new music on the scene. We thought it might be fun to gather some of our local favorites and a handful of folks we’ve met in our travels.
What to Expect: fingerpicking, strumming, clawhammer – traditional, bluegrass, jazz, country, punk – old friends, new friends, banjo pals a plenty. Maybe a guitar or two, but mostly banjos. Sponsored by Stone Soup Coffeehouse partnering with our dear friends at Nick-A-Nees at 75 South St, Providence, RI 02903.
2 Stages | Music from 3pm to 10pm | $10*
featuring Ed Sweeney, Bird & Augur, Folk the Empire, Kate Mick Andrew Pauls (PA), Ken Perlman (MA), Carolyn Shapiro(NY)…and more to come!
*100% of the door goes to artists

Della Mae
2025-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH, 19 Main St, Jaffrey, NH, 03452, United States
“Their live shows are foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing riots, full of the kind of high-octane instrumental skills that the band – now in its twelfth year and its third incarnation – was always intended to showcase.”— The Guardian
“Every song on Family Reunion is a little gem of perfection. They shine brightly in all musical facets, with every note in its place but often leading us down unexpected paths.”
— Folk Alley

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn.
Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music.
Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.
https://www.dellamae.com/

Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt at Me&Thee Music
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
We open our 56th season with two mega-stars of the folk universe: Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers together on stage. They have been weaving their voices and the music of their dulcimers and guitars together for decades, creating an atmosphere of joy and musical lushness that audiences find so irresistible, they frequently join right in. Claudia and Sally have recorded dozens of albums and have appeared on most of the major acoustic stages and national radio programs over the decades. Help us to welcome them back to the Me&Thee.

Porchfest-Linden Tree Presents
2025-09-06 13:00 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
PORCH FEST WAKEFIELD. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
NOTE LInden Tree’s New Address: 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880
Saturday afternoon on Saturday, September 6th Temple Emmanuel will be hosting one of many locations around town for Wakefield’s Second Annual Porchfest. Bring chairs and blankets. Free concert. From neighborhood’s porches and back yards, folks will present a variety of music, a tradition many towns have adopted. This is Wakefield’s second year and shows will be from noon to 6
Temple Emmanuel is located on Wakefield’s West Side at 120 Chestnut Street.
Our schedule is as follows:
1:00: Linden Tree’s Eddie Dee Eddie Dee is a powerful singer, who accompanies himself on piano in a variety of styles. He has a long history in Folk Music, Popular Music, and Musical Theatre. He will include a selection of familiar “oldies” in this show.
2:00: Andy and Judy Sing! “Andy and Judy Daigle are a New England folksinging married couple who have recorded over 80 songs and produced 8 albums. Andy & Judy do a masterful job of involving the audience in their performances. Sing-a-longs and smiles are the norm at one of their concerts. As Steve Ide, the Artistic Director of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse in Mansfield, MA, said “They put the fun back in folk music.” Andy & Judy have deepened their sound through the addition of mandolin, banjo, piano, harmonica, ukulele, and with support musicians, bass, violin and percussion.
3:30: Squeezebox Stompers: For over 25 years, The Squeezebox Stompers have brought the vibrant sounds of Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and original music to New England, earning Boston Music Awards and songwriting accolades along the way. Our lively and eclectic performances are guaranteed to get you on your feet and having a blast! With a rich blend of instruments—including accordion, fiddle, mandolin, saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass, and drums—we create an unique live music experience. You can’t be sad when tapping and clapping to the Squeezebox Stompers.
For more locations and information about this Wakefield Community event: homepageatwakefieldporchfest. com.

Josée Vachon House Concert
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Cambridge, MA, Given when reservation is made, Cambridge, 02138, United States
Cambridge, MA
$20 at the door ($5 for students)
Reservations required: HouseConcerts@fssgb.org
Born in Québec and raised in Maine, Josée Vachon shares her Franco-American upbringing through traditional and contemporary folksongs from Québec and Acadia and through her own compositions.
She began singing publicly with the support of the Franco-American Center at the University of Maine, where she discovered others who shared her rich heritage. She quickly gained recognition as a new Franco-American voice through early performances at state festivals in Maine and at schools and parish soirées.
In July 1993, she co-founded the folk group Chanterelle with award-winning fiddler Donna Hébert and singer/guitarist Liza Constable. Ms Vachon has 12 solo recordings to her credit, and continues to perform and record the music that best represents her love of Franco-American culture.

Tom Smith
2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Weather permitting, this concert will be outdoors on the hosts’ covered patio at their home in Rockport, Mass. If the weather is horrid, the concert 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 info@whalecove.org to get more information or to request an invitation.
Tom Smith grew up in rural Pennsylvania and earned his old-school folk music chops in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Frequently described as a cross between Pete Seeger and David Mallett, his songs are in turns humorous, touching, thought provoking and inspiring. Now a folk veteran of over four decades, Tom performs his engaging programs at festivals, coffeehouses, schools, and concerts throughout Northeastern United States to audiences large and small, young and old. In the words of WUMB Boston Folk Radio host Dave Palmeter, “Tom Smith writes songs that seem like they have always been there – a true folksinger.”
Tom’s monthly folk music blog, “The Kitchen Musician” can be viewed at TomSmithMusic.com

John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic Friday 9/12/2025
2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:30 | John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, Worcester MA, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Here are the usual IMPORTANT details for JHH Open Mic:
2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted)
First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA
Doors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m.
Performances begin @ 7 p.m.
10 minutes in the limelight- spoken word or music (usually two songs unless you choose to sing American Pie or some sea shanty with fifty verses). Duos or groups are considered one act and CANNOT sign up as single performers too. Wearing a fake moustache will NOT fool us. $3.00 admission for everybody. Performer or spectator. Payable to the lovely lady at the folding card table.
Refreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).
PLEASE enter State Street upper parking lot door. Handicap parking and accessibility at the other side of the church on Court Street by the Courthouse apartments. If you DO park on Court Street only park on the church side of the street or you could get towed. The parking meters on Main Street and State Street require money until 8:00 pm. The meter maids and dudes love to hand out tickets.

Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
QUOTES:
“One of America’s most inventive string bands” — The Boston Herald
“Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive.” — Hartford Courant
“Effortless and loose…” — Acoustic Guitar Magazine
BIO:
Harmony, rhythm, indelible songs – these are the hallmarks of Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, the New England based folk quartet now in its 20th year. From the Newport Folk Festival to California World Music Festival and beyond, this band’s steadfast brew of wit, camaraderie, and musicality leaves audiences everywhere humming and hopeful, spirits renewed.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem are Rani Arbo (fiddle, guitar), Andrew Kinsey (bass, banjo, ukulele), Anand Nayak (electric and acoustic guitars) and Scott Kessel (percussion). At the helm, Arbo is “blessed with an unmistakable voice, both light RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM and sultry, with a hint of tremolo and smoke” (Acoustic Guitar). With Kinsey and Nayak’s vibrant baritones and Kessel’s resonant bass, the band’s signature lockstep harmonies can shake the rafters or hush the room. Arbo’s fiddle is sweet and sinewy, while Nayak’s guitar stretches across genre lines. Kinsey’s old-time bass anchors the deep groove of Kessel’s homemade percussion kit — a truly funky collection of cardboard boxes, tin cans, caulk tubes, packing-tape tambourines, bottle-cap rattles, Mongolian jaw harps, and a vinyl suitcase.
In the lineage of string bands who blur the boundaries of American roots music, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have always been standard-bearers, with a particular knack for pairing words and music. From bluegrass barnstormers to sultry swing, old-time gospel to bluesy folk-rock, they consistently turn in lush arrangements with “stylish, unexpected choices” (Acoustic Guitar). Original songs fit seamlessly aside artful re-workings of Georgia Sea Islands music, Hank Williams, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen — just a few of the many places this band is willing to go. Writes Maverick Magazine, “How refreshing to hear something that sounds as if it has come from people who are genuinely original thinkers.
As soon as Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem strike up, you realize this is a band that is unpredictable and impossible to pigeonhole. But, what a thoroughly mellifluous melange — sophisticated, soulful and always handled with care and a lightness of touch that is part folk/jazz/ country, part blues/old time, and all good. There is a togetherness that flows right through the heart of the performance. It never gets too clever and always remains understated and classy.” https://www.raniarbo.com/toolkit/radm-one-sheet-7/

Paul Rishell and Annie Rains
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
$20 Members/ $22 non-members in advance ; $25 at the door (if available)
Cabaret-style seating (tables). BYOB & snacks. Doors open at 7:00 PM

Paul Rishell and Annie Raines are an acoustic, country blues-inspired musical duo that met in 1993 during the recording of Paul’s album “Swear to Tell the Truth.” They have released four albums as a duo. Raines is primarily known for her harmonica playing, but also plays mandolin, zither, and keyboard instruments. Rishell’s primary instrument is guitar. Both sing on their recordings. They have also recorded and performed as members of John Sebastian’s J-Band, and appeared on the soundtrack to “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Individually, Annie Raines played on Susan Tedeschi’s first three albums, was a member of the Tarbox Ramblers, and worked with Pinetop Perkins, Louis Myers, and James Cotton among others, and has taught at the Club Passim school of music.
Paul Rishell’s debut album was 1990’s “Blues on a Holiday.” In 2008, he released a guitar instructional video disc, “Dirt Road Blues,” and he has taught at Berklee College of Music. In 2013, Rishell was nominated for two Blues Music Awards – one in the Acoustic Album category for his album “Talking Guitar,” and another for Acoustic Artist.

The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series Presents The Cataldo and Clark Quartet
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present an evening with the Cataldo and Clark Quartet on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM). The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is located in the Activity Room at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA. There is a suggested donation of $10 and seats can be reserved by emailing Nrcoffeehouse@gmail.com. A portion of the money raised will go to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library to help support the many programs and activities offered by the Library.
The Cataldo & Clark Quartet was formed in 2020 as an acoustic duo of Michael Cataldo and Scotty Ray Clark, performing original songs written by lead singer Michael Cataldo. Their repertoire also includes soulful interpretations by artists ranging from Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Leon Russell, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Dylan. Bassist Jim Larkin came aboard in 2022, and keyboardist Ben Parsons joined the group in early 2025. This is a return engagement for the group. Here is a a tune they did when they were here last: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BSPkmoKXhw&list=RD6BSPkmoKXhw&start_radio=1
The show is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Please come and join us for what will surely be an entertaining evening of music. If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com

Les Sampou in Concert - SSFMC
2025-09-13 19:00 - 21:15 | South Shore Folk Music Club, Duxbury MA, 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
“Les Sampou is tough. She’s also tender and smart. And funny. And she plays some very tasty guitar. And damn, can she write a song.” – Elijah Wald, Author of Dylan Goes Electric: The Story Behind the Major Motion Picture “A Complete Unknown.” Les will lead off our Fall season (47th year) of the SSFMC … A show not to be missed … I went to see her recently and was “blown away ” by her professionalism, charming wit and great … superb really, vocals and guitar playing. I stand by my statement, Les Sampou is phenomenal! – Tall Richard (SSFMC President)

Pamela Means
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Live from the Living Room, Melrose MA, 647 Main St, Melrose, MA, 02176, United States

Chris Smither
2025-09-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
“Smither is an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.”

CANCELED **Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Kenny White
2025-09-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Reserve early for this very special show with not only the inimitable Cheryl Wheeler but also Kenny White’s piano accompaniment and his own superb songwriting. This concert will take place in the larger space and if you reserve at musiconcentre@gmail.com the price is $35. It will be $40 at the door, which opens at 6:30. There are no advance sales on line.
Building is wheelchair accessible and there is plenty of free parking nearby. Non-alcohol beverages and desserts on sale during intermission. For more details, call 617-327-0542. Do not call the church.

** SOLD OUT ** The Clements Brothers with special guests Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
2025-09-13 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.
Tickets and more information
The Clements Brothers are George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass), identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember. They first entered the Americana music scene in 2012 as part of the internationally touring grass-roots band The Lonely Heartstring Band, with which they released two albums on Rounder Records. Accomplished musicians and seasoned performers, George played the role of Paul Simon in the hit national act ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ while Charles can often be found in the bass section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. At the center is Sumner’s songwriting. Her song ‘Radium Girls (Curie Eleison)’has been streamed over 300,000 times and has been used by dancers and theater directors. The trio features Kat Wallace on fiddle and vocals and Mike Siegel on upright bass and vocals. Their playing brings both tension and tenderness to the sound. Sumner was the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest winner and was a 2024 winner of the Kerrville New Folk competition.

Open Mic Night at The Music Mansion
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:30 | Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Over the last couple years we have tried a lot of things on our open mic stage. In Season 42, we held workshops for developing musicians. in Season 43, we invited hosts of other open mics around the state to feature on our stage. We trained new sound engineers only to forgo all the tech. It’s now musicians and audiences in a room together – a room designed for music to flow and flourish.
Ed Dean returns as our open mic host, opening the doors to The Music Mansion. It’s a welcoming environment for beginners, new artists, and veteran local musicians. The Open Mic Series is one of the ways we practice what we preach and Ed is an incredible minister for this community. Hope to see you there.

Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem
2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Follen Folk Nights, Lexington MA, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Harmony, rhythm, indelible songs – these are the hallmarks of Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, the New England based folk quartet now in its 17th year. From the Newport Folk Festival to the California World Music Festival and beyond, this band’s steadfast brew of wit, camaraderie, and musicality leaves audiences everywhere humming and hopeful, spirits renewed.

Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents the Heather Mumford Project on 9/19!
2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Friday Coffee House at First Church Dedham
670 High Street, Dedham, MA
(781) 326-7463
Contact: Geoff Tegnell
First Church Friday Coffee House presents its first concert of the 2025-2026 season featuring Heather Mumford Project in the Parish Hall at First Church and Parish Dedham, 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Parish House. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 available at the door or online at Home | dedhamuu. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Heather Mumford is a Boston-based musician and performance artist. In addition to her solo career as a performer and song writer under the pseudonym Little Microscopic Clouds, Heather has participated in various non-traditional performance groups, including several ukulele acts, which helped establish her as part of Boston’s underground ukulele movement since its humble beginnings. Heather Mumford is a Boston-based musician and performance artist. The Heather Mumford Project is the latest collaboration by a group of seasoned musicians, led by Heather on vocals, uke and fiddle, with: Gary Kemp (vocals, resonator guitar); Sam Kendall (vocals, mandolin); and special guest Sandy Wells (double bass). Their music is a beautiful Americana harmony of Country, Bluegrass, Folk and Blues. Come for the pickin’ & grinnin’ – and playing the blues so sad, you’ll cry.
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 and the Parish Players theater troupe, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

Mary Gauthier w/special guest Jaimee Harris
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

Garnet Rogers at Me&Thee Music 9-19-25
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Garnet Rogers has established himself as “one of the major talents of our time.” Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer,” Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse September, 2025 Showcase
2025-09-20 17:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its September, 2025 Showcase. This is going to be a special show with a special start time of 5:30. We are very excited to be welcoming all of the performers, but especially our very good friend, Iain Macdonald who has been a “virtual friend” of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse for a long time and is now coming from Scotland to perform live! The other performers are The Fretbenders – Bob and Dee Kordas, Mary Ann McAllister, Ronnee Stolzberg and Art Grossman. There might also be a surprise performer or two. We have a group of very talented musicians this month with a nice variety of music which will make for a very entertaining show. Each performer will do about a 30 minute set.The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with, to help support the library.

The event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day!
We are located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading. There is plenty of free parking. And as mentioned, we will start at 5:30. Please come, sit back, relax and listen to some terrific music! If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.

Garnet Rogers
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
QUOTES
“Garnet Rogers is capable of awe-inspiring and unpredictable stuff – and that includes more than just music”
ABOUT
In a darkened bedroom, lit only by the amber glow from an old floor model radio, two young brothers aged 6 and 12 lay in their beds, listening to the country music broadcasts from the Grand Ol’ Opry, and practiced their harmonies. Two years later, the youngest one was playing the definitive 8-year-old’s version of “Desolation Row” on his ukulele. He soon abandoned that instrument to teach himself the flute, violin and guitar.
Within ten years, and barely out of high school, Garnet Rogers was on the road as a full-time working musician with his older brother Stan. Together they formed what has come to be accepted as one of the most influential acts in North American folk music.
Since then, Garnet Rogers has established himself as ‘One of the major talents of our time”. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer”, Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in detail, his songs “give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart” (Kitchener Waterloo Record). An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.
Resolutely independent, Garnet Rogers has turned down offers from major labels to do his music his own way.
https://garnetrogers.com/

EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The New Moon Coffeehouse kicks off its 38th season with the joyful, energetic local roots band EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy. They perform at the coffeehouse on Saturday September 20th at 7:30pm. The coffeehouse is in the Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill MA. Admission to the show is $30; $10 for those ages 21 and under. Tickets for this show are available at the door starting around 6:30; doors open at 7:00. Tickets may be reserved prior to the show by visiting www.newmooncoffeehouse.org. Please bring cash with you to pay for your tickets. We do not accept credit cards.
The band, fronted by singer-songwriter and strings extraordinaire EJ Ouellette, includes Steve Baker on sax/vocals/percussion, Carol Coronis on vocals/guitar/cittern, Ray Himmer Jr on bass, and Pete Whitehead on drums and vocals. Together, EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy bring magic to the stage and enliven the whole room. EJ’s music seamlessly jumps genres, merging American Roots, Celtic/Acadian/Upper Appalachian fiddle tunes and songs in a fun contemporary fashion. He adds creativity, passion and empathy to all they play. As EJ himself says “Our main mission is to bring JOY to our audiences.” Come experience that joy!
The New Moon Coffeehouse is a nonprofit, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enjoying the creative talents of acoustic performers. We strive to bring you the best performers in a relaxing, friendly, smoke and alcohol-free environment, where you can enjoy a great show, and awesome desserts.
The listening room is handicap accessible. And there is plenty of free parking around the church. Before the show, and during the intermission, delicious homemade desserts and hot and cold non-alcohol beverages are for sale. Audience members also can buy merchandise from the artists and usually meet them in person. For more info, go to the NM website or call 617-327-0542. Do not call the church.
