BACHA

Deborah Cowan
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lakeview Houseconcert Series, Sharon MA, Sharon, MA, United States

Vance Gilbert
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Follen Folk Nights, Lexington MA, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”, says Richmond Magazine. One of the originators of the finally recognized R&B/Folk/Jazz crossover-sub-genre, Vance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Noted not only for being the ever consummate performer, Gilbert has recorded 13 albums, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records.

Dedham Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Blue Train at 7:30 PM on 2/27!
2026-02-20 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 sixth concert of the 2025-26 season featuring Blue Train at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham. Because of a predicted snowstorm on 2/20, the concert has been postponed to Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 and are available online at Folk Coffeehouse | dedhamuu and at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, this concert might be canceled the day before the performance. For information about a potential cancellation, please check Live Music | dedhamuu
Blue Train coasts along the folk music railway tracks powered by a solid bluegrass engine fueled by an eclectic mix of swing, Texas swing and Gypsy jazz with intricate vocal harmonies and instrumentation. Musicians include Jon Pachter on banjo, harmonica and vocals, Wendy Pachter on stand-up bass and vocals, George O’Connell on mandolin and vocals, Stewart Roberts on guitar and vocals and Alison Smith on violin/fiddle and vocals.
Blue Train recently appeared at the Dedham Coffee House, Brookline Porchfest and the Wright Farm. Other venues include Parrish Center for the Arts in Westford, MA, Vokes Theatre in Wayland, the Newton Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts, Good Pickin’ Farm in Westford, Nick-a-Nees Club in Providence, and various farmer’s markets. Get on board with this Boston-based band and speed down the tracks of pure entertainment as you ride the Blue Train!
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, and the Parish Players theater troupe, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

Ray Bonneville and Kevin Connolly co-bill
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Acclaimed Americana blues raconteur Ray Bonneville and award winning singer songwriter Kevin Connolly will share the stage for a night of great music, compelling poetry reflecting hard living and deep feeling. Individually, they’ve released more than 23 albums. Bonneville has received the International Folk Alliance “Song of the Year” Award and Connolly has toured internationally while writing music for numerous major motion pictures and films.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse February, 2026 Showcase
2026-02-21 18:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its February, 2026 Showcase. The performers are Uri and Lance Bourque, Cynthia Keefe and Kevin Kelley and The Lion Sisters – Josi and Lily Lion. 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 40 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!
The links to the Facebook page and YouTube Channel are:
https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse
https://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse
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.

Ellis Paul
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | New Song, Bedford MA, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Ellis Paul is a songwriter, author, illustrator, and teacher. A constant presence on the American folk circuit for over 30 years, he has released 22 albums of original music and performed more than 5,000 shows. His songs have been featured in blockbuster films and covered by Grammy Award–winning artists.
His stage performance is a combination of humor, improv, and poignant story songs. He has performed at the Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall, and clubs and coffeehouses all over the world and was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Maine and inducted into the Maine Music Hall of Fame. He has received 15 Boston Music Awards and the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award. His album The Storyteller’s Suitcase was named NERFA album of the year, and he was named IAMA International Acoustic Artist of the Year. His most recent album, 55, further deepens his reputation as one of folk music’s finest touring artists.
“Despite his success and sense of history, [Ellis Paul] remains an artist with his eye on the future and an interest in discovering the transformative potential of his music.” -The New York Times
“…one of the defining voices of American songwriting.” -Direct Curren

James Keelaghan and David Woodhead
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Canadien singer/songwriters James Keelaghan, and David Woodhead perform at the New Moon Coffeehouse on Saturday February 21st at 7:30pm. The coffeehouse is in the Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill MA. Admission to the show is $25; $10 for those aged 21 and under.
Throughout his career Keelaghan has documented the lives of individuals and historical events in transportive songs that have earned him both Juno and Canadian Folk Music Awards. His compelling voice and storytelling prowess bring the struggles and relationships of real people to the fore. Whether it’s Japanese internment, forest fires, mine work or just a good old love story, Keelaghan delivers in unforgettable style.
David Woodhead has been touring with Keelaghan all over North America and making a big name for himself. His instrumental skills are visible on guitar, ukelele, recorder, piano, banjo, violin, and his instrument du jour bass. He adds depth and emotion both as an accompanist and as a soloist. His jazz experience and his classical foundation make him a dynamic and unique improvisor.
Reserve or buy tickets for the show on the New Moon website; www.newmooncoffeehouse.org. Tickets are also available on show day at the door, cash only. The box office opens around 6:30pm; doors open at 7:00pm. Please bring cash with you to pay for gate tickets and extras, like desserts and musician products. Credit card ticket purchases can only be made on our website.
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.

Charlotte Morris / James Lee Baker ~ A split bill - Feb. 21, 2026
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
James Lee Baker
Winner 2024 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Competition
Birthed from the dusty high plains of the bible belt, wordsmith James Lee Baker sources the essence of his craft from a small-town past and a journey of self-discovery as the way out. Laced with mysticism, his emotive and thought-provoking songs speak to the shared, tender heart of our human condition.
​In 2020, he released 100 Summers – a full-length LP of songs centered around a theme of change. The title track reached #1 on the FAI Folk charts that month, garnering nearly half a million streams across platforms. Two of the songs on the project –Returning to Paris and The Last Cowboy in Hutchinson County – were selected as finalists for several nationally-known songwriting contests.
In 2022, he released a cover project called “Impressions”, recorded by Chris Bell (U2, The Eagles) and produced by Roscoe Beck (Eric Johnson, Leonard Cohen), which was released in 2022. The single “Did Galileo Pray?”, a cover of Ellis Paul, charted #10. John Apice from Americana Highways said “Baker’s cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘Just Like a Woman’ is one of the finest I ever heard. He captures the lyric, understands it and possesses it as a first-class interpreter.”
Charlotte Morris
Winner 2025 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Competition
Growing up near Philadelphia, Charlotte Morris found her passion for music early, learning multiple instruments and writing songs by age twelve. Influenced by folk classics and female storytellers like Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile, she developed a genuine, raw, and emotional style.
After touring with “Lonesome Traveler” in 2018, performing alongside folk legends, Charlotte released her debut EP “To New York, with Love,” followed by the “Sputnik” EP and a national acoustic tour. Her first full-length album, “Songs For My Next Ex” (2020), received critical acclaim, prompting her move to Nashville in 2021.
There, she participated in The Johnny Mercer Foundation’s Songwriters Project, mentored by industry greats. In 2022, Charlotte partnered with Charlotte Avenue Entertainment, releasing impactful singles like “Good Kind of Hurt” and “Tennessee.” Her second studio album, “Wild Child” (2023), gained international recognition. After a 30-city international tour in 2024, Charlotte returned to Philadelphia, with new music and tours on the horizon. She holds a degree in Theatre from Northwestern University.

Rees Shad
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This concert will be indoors in the hosts’ living room 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.
One could consider the singer/songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Rees Shad to be a survivor. Over the course of his career he has demonstrated an ability to create music that’s both poignant and profound, stories shared from the heart, but which resonate with universal appeal.
With a masterful hand at crafting alluring melodies and short story songs whose characters interact and reoccur in eloquent musical vignettes, Shad has built an impressive catalog of 17 solo albums (and another 16 collaborative recordings) which demonstrate his love of blending both music and narrative genres.

Roslindale Open Mike
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 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.

John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic Friday 2/27/2026
2026-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 | John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, Worcester MA, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
2nd and 4th Fridays (except when noted)
First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St, Worcester, MA
Doors open and performer sign-up at 6:30 p.m.
Performances begin @ 7 p.m.
10 minutes in the limelight- spoken word or music (two songs). Duos or groups are considered one act and CANNOT sign up as single performers too. $3 admission for everybody. Performer or spectator.
Refreshments & snacks (donation appreciated).
PLEASE enter State Street upper parking lot door. Handicap parking and accessibility at the side entrance 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.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse - Performing Artist Series Featuring Brendan Buckley and Katrina Holden with John Kramer
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC) is proud to welcome back Brendan Buckley and Katrina Holden with John Kramer on piano. The show is on Saturday, February 28. Doors open at 7 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.
Husband and wife team Brendan Buckley and Katrina Holden-Buckley have spent years performing on New England’s operatic and concert stages including Boston Lyric Opera, Opera on Tap, and CT Lyric Opera, to name a few. Brendan maintains a private voice studio from their home in North Reading. They are both looking forward to another performance with the NR Coffeehouse, where they’ll sing some of their favorite things. Don’t miss this engaging and eclectic mix of musical theatre, jazz, classical music, and witty banter on how they juggle work, parenthood, and still maintain their passion for the performing arts and each other for the most part.

The concert is free, but there will be a “Suggested Donation” of $10, if you are in a position to do so. The important thing is to join us if you can and do what we can to help keep live music alive!
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 those two sites are:
https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse

https://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse

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! This event is partially sponsored by the North Reading chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.“

Vance Gilbert House Concert
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Play Houseconcerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” – Richmond Magazine

“With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god…”. – The Fort Worth Star
Come join us for a fun evening, up close with Vance Gilbert. You will be welcome in our friendly home. This concert will sell out, so when you are sure of your plans, reserve seats as soon as you can below or at houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com with your name and phone number. $35 donation goes directly to the musician.

Garnet Rogers - Special FRIDAY Show
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin MA, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA, 02038, 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. 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.

Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick 50th Anniversary Concert
2026-03-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
A special concert with stunning swing-jazz duo Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick celebrating the 50th anniversary of their unique finger-style guitar-clarinet combination. Guy and Billy have been frequently featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “Prairie Home Companion” as well as numerous film and television soundtracks. Their huge repertoire runs from obscure Ellington tunes to Gershwin classics and complex Jelly Roll Morton arrangements.

Tom Rush
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH, 19 Main St, Jaffrey, NH, 03452, United States
PFM celebrating 30 years!!!!!!
We are honored and thrilled to have Tom Rush, one of our longest standing performers in the Monadnock region, open our 30th season.
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.
Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Rush has long championed emerging artists. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor, and in more recent years his Club 47® concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations.
https://www.tomrush.com/

Tom Chapin
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Lexington MA, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States
Tom Chapin will perform on March 7th. Tickets are $25 or pay what you can.
With a career that spans six decades, 28 albums and three GRAMMY awards, Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist, concert performer, storyteller and activist, he’s performed on Broadway and worked extensively in television, radio and film.He grew up in a family that encouraged artistic pursuits. He began performing professionally as a teenager in the early 1960s, playing in Greenwich Village folk clubs alongside his siblings Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers.
Chapin launched his solo recording career with 1976’s Life Is Like That. It was the first of a string of albums that further established his reputation as both a gifted storyteller and a natural entertainer, winning him an uncommonly loyal fan base in the process. His music engages the heart, mind and imagination with life-affirming songs which convey positive messages about relationships, family, good food and the green earth.
Tom Chapin

John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse – Open Mic Friday 3/13/2026
2026-03-13 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. Putting on a clown wig will NOT fool us. $3.00 admission for everybody. Performer or spectator. Payable to the lovely lady at the folding card table (please bring $1 bills). 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.
Weather Cancellations: ANY weather cancellations of the Worcester Public Schools on the day of Open Mic WILL cancel Open Mic.

The Kelly Girls
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Cabaret Seating. BYOB & Snacks. Doors open at 7:00 pm
$20 Members/ $22 non-members in advance ; $25 at the door (if available)

For The Kelly Girls, Celtic music is about storytelling, complete with varying degrees of instrumentation and lyrics. “We respect the historical compositions that we play and recognize we are also part of a new generation of storytellers. We love to perform music that weaves together threads of hope from the past with dreams of the future.” The Kelly Girls have played many prestigious venues and festivals, delighting audiences with their infectious laughter and accomplished musicianship.

TBA
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont MA, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, 02478

RUNA ** SOLD OUT **
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets are $25 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 $30 for adults, $5 for those age 18 and under, and $60 for families.
Tickets and more information
Celtic-American Roots music “super group” RUNA will return to the Old Sloop Presents performing arts series Friday, March 13.
Celebrating 14 years together as a band, RUNA continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their search for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.
The performance will take place at 7:30pm in the handicap-accessible Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St. Advance tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for those age 18 and under. Visit oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester for tickets or more information. The suggested contribution at the door is $30 for adults, $5 for those age 18 and under, and $60 for families.

Laurie MacAllister - March 14, 2026 (A second Saturday event)
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
In late 2024, Laurie MacAllister embarked on an exciting new chapter, launching a solo career with a sold-out performance at the legendary Club Passim.
Two decades earlier, she co-founded the beloved Americana trio Red Molly, which released seven acclaimed albums and toured both the U.S. and internationally, including appearances at MerleFest, Cayamo, and Boston Symphony Hall.
Along the way, ad executives heard Laurie’s voice on the Red Molly album “Never Been to Vegas” and invited her to sing the iconic Folgers Coffee jingle for a national TV commercial.
Her 2018 self-produced solo album “The Lies the Poets Tell” is a heartfelt tribute to the contemporary folk music scene, celebrating a handful of its best songs and songwriters. It features duets with six male artists, including the late Americana master Jimmy LaFave. SiriusXM praised the album as “Defining. A curated collection packed with emotional vibrancy.”
Laurie’s earlier solo album “The Things I Choose To Do” was produced by folk luminary Cliff Eberhardt and was first released independently. Hearing it, Barnes & Noble re-released it as an exclusive on their label, saying, “MacAllister wholly inhabits these songs as subtly as a chameleon, convincingly taking on the persona’s skin, quite simply singing her heart out.”
From a young girl with a quiet dream of becoming a singer, Laurie’s journey has unfolded one song at a time. Over more than two decades, she’s made her dream into a reality.
Laurie has announced her Solo Debut Tour, headlining shows in 2025 across the Northeast, bringing her soulful, loving voice and presence to fans old and new.

Danielle Miraglia and Rupert Wates
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Music on Centre, West Roxbury MA, 1859 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
A double bill of blues/Americana artist Danielle Miraglia and the haunting songwriting of London-born Rupert Wates who has toured with great success in Europe, and several English-speaking countries such as Canada and Australia.
Reserve tickets by emailing musiconcentre@gmail.com. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for 21 and under. There are no advance ticket sales. Pay at the door with cash or credit card. More information is available at www.tparkerchurch.org/events or by phone at 617-327-0542.

Joe Jencks
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Follen Folk Nights, Lexington MA, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Joe Jencks is an 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks was also co-founder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.

Friday Folk Coffeehouse Presents Crowes Pasture on 3/20!
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Friday Folk Coffeehouse, Dedham MA, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
First Church Friday Folk Coffeehouse presents its 7th concert of the 2025-2026 season featuring the Crowes Pasture at First Church and Parish Dedham 670 High Street, Dedham on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. There will be refreshments for purchase. Tickets are $15 and are available online at Folk Coffeehouse | dedhamuu and at the door. Doors open at 7:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, this concert might be canceled the day before the performance. For information about a potential cancellation, please check Live Music | dedhamuu .
We love the origin story of Crowes Pasture, which is Andy Rogovin and Monique Byrne. The couple was putting one of their children to bed. They sang a song and broke into quiet harmony to fill out the lullaby. As they carefully closed the door on the sleeping child, they looked at each other and said, “That was fun.”
They have been serious about that fun ever since. Lots of original music, three albums and two EPs later, they have won an international acoustic music award, received numerous folk music award nominations and can be found touring on both coasts, Canada and in the UK. One of the things we love about this duo is the way they take a look at what’s happening around them, and to them, when they write songs. But they love a good cover, too: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Woody Guthrie. You’ll find their music rooted in the folk tradition that speaks to hearts that are joyful, broken, and longing for peace and justice. They know there’s poetry in whatever is right here, right now. And the harmonies just keep coming.
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, and the Parish Players theater troupe, in addition to our Friday Folk Coffeehouse events.

The Tannahill Weavers
2026-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Me&Thee, Marblehead MA, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Direct from Scotland, the Me&Thee presents the only Boston-area appearance of legendary Celtic band The Tannahill Weavers, who are widely known for their powerful Celtic music with traditional melodies and fire-driven instrumentals.

North Reading Community Coffeehouse March, 2026 Showcase
2026-03-21 18:30 - 21:30 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse, North Reading MA, 147 Park St, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present a very special March, 2026 Showcase on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30. We are paying tribute to Bill Staines. Bill was a major figure in American Folk Music as a singer-songwriter for over 50 years. He travelled and toured constantly, doing 150- 200 shows a year. He was a very humble, low-key person who always made himself available. He recorded about 25 albums and was called by the late Nanci Griffith “the Woodie Guthrie of my generation.” Some of his more well-known songs are “Bridges”, “Crossing the Water”, “My Sweet Wyoming Home”, “The Roseville Fair”, “A Place in the Choir”, “Child of Mine” and “River”. His songs have been recorded by many other artists. In addition, Bill was instrumental in helping get the North Reading Community Coffeehouse up and running with a concert in 2017, which to date was our best-attended event by far.

The performers for the evening are Eddie Dee with Holly Turner on piano and Chris Moriarty on cello; Val Fowler and Art Grossman. This is going to be a very entertaining evening and one we have been looking forward to for a long time.. .

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! The links to those two places are:
https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse

https://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse

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.

Torrin and Amy Irish Music
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Not Just Another Coffeehouse, Sharon MA, 4 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
Saint Patricks Day Special
Torrin Ryan is an Uilleann piper, flute player, and whistle player with over 20 years of experience touring, teaching, performing, and playing Irish traditional music.
Amy Law is an Irish fiddler and Sean-nós dancer from Southern California who has been playing music and dancing for over 20 years. She has experience playing for ceili, set, and contra dances throughout the Westcoast, and hosts sessions every week in the Boston area.

Tracy Grammer & Jim Henry
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | New Song, Bedford MA, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Tracy Grammer is among contemporary folk music’s most beloved artists. Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar, violin and storytelling, Grammer has recorded and performed with Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, headlined Philadelphia Folk Festival and Falcon Ridge, and enjoyed 12 consecutive years as one of folk radio’s 50 top-played artists, both solo and with the late Dave Carter. “
One of the finest singers and musicians anywhere in folkdom.” – Boston Globe
“A brilliant artist” – Joan Baez
As a sideman, on a variety of electric or acoustic guitars, or on mandolin or dobro, Jim Henry is a master of adding whatever is needed at any musical moment. Whether as a solo artist or leading a band, Jim delivers his finely crafted original songs with a smooth, rich baritone voice and engaging storytelling and humor. He has produced, recorded, played and traveled the world with Tracy Grammer, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paula Cole, Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Los Lobos, Asleep at the Wheel, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings and many more. The sheer versatility of this skillful musician can be hard to fully appreciate…until you hear him play.
