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Rescheduled Paul Harty's Stringband Concert on Wakefield Common
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents The Paul Harty Stringband
Free Concert on Wakefield Common. SUNDAY, August 28, 5 to 7 pm
Area friends are invited to celebrate the final show of Linden Tree Coffeehouse’s Thirty-seventh season with a free concert by The Paul Harty Stringband. The Sunday August 28th show will be on the Bandstand from 5 to 7 pm. Bring your chairs or blankets and picnic suppers to enjoy live music and a sunset over Lake Quannapowitt. Hopefully Mother Nature will be cooperative.
The Paul Harty Stringband is a group of old friends who got together in 2020 during the covid lockdown, to perform outside at Newburyport’s Waterfront Park
Paul Harty vocals guitar, harmonica, fiddle, etc. is a former Wakefield resident and an early founder of the Linden Tree Coffeehouse. The Stringband plays mostly folk, Irish, country, swing and bluegrass.
Jon Stone Electric bass vocals gigs with Celtic, bluegrass, country, rock, folk, and country-rock configurations. And John runs open mikes on the North Shore
Pam Taylor vocals mandolin and fiddle learned piano while in elementary school in Lewiston Maine. She played country rock music in the 1970s, and later discovered a passion for the fiddle and mandolin, playing Irish music, Quebecois and bluegrass.
John Hicks (guitar, uke, lap steel) played at the Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich Village the night it closed. He played the Greenwich Village folk scene, theater on- and off-Broadway, swing music in Texas and a blues band in Tulsa. He plays jazz, blues, country and anything he can get his hands on.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is planning to resume live concerts this fall in the social hall of. The Unitarian Universalist Church, 326 Main St. Wakefield .Shows recorded from our past season can be found on our Facebook and Youtube pages. Best to link in through our website. Donations to our PayPal page or a check made out to Linden Tree Coffeehouse, mailed to 8 Dexter Lane, Wakefield, MA 01880 will help us continue to bring local and national performers to our venue.
For more informationwww.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org. or call 781 246-2836.

Paul Harty Stringband, Wakefield Common free concert, presented by Linden Tree Coffeehouse
2022-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
FREE CONCERT with the PAUL HARDY STRINGBAND
presented by The Linden Tree Coffeehouse.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7th from 5 to 7 pm. Bring your chairs and a picnic supper on Wakefield Common.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents The Paul Harty Stringband
Free Concert on Wakefield Common. SUNDAY, August 7, 5 to 7 pm
Area friends are invited to celebrate the final show of Linden Tree Coffeehouse’s Thirty-seventh season with a free concert by The Paul Harty Stringband. The Sunday August 7th show will be on the Bandstand from 5 to 7 pm. Bring your chairs or blankets and picnic suppers to enjoy live music and a sunset over Lake Quannapowitt.
The Paul Harty Stringband is a group of old friends who got together in 2020 during the covid lockdown, to perform outside at Newburyport’s Waterfront Park
Paul Harty vocals guitar, harmonica, fiddle, etc. is a former Wakefield resident and an early founder of the Linden Tree Coffeehouse. The Stringband plays mostly folk, Irish, country, swing and bluegrass. Paul is an excellent musician and you probably have seen him in other bands such as Linden Tree’s Blunt Instruments and the Boston Rovers.
Jon Stone Electric bass vocals gigs with Celtic, bluegrass, country, rock, folk, and country-rock configurations. And John runs open mikes on the North Shore.
Pam Taylor vocals mandolin and fiddle learned piano while in elementary school in Lewiston Maine. She played country rock music in the 1970s, and later discovered a passion for the fiddle and mandolin, playing Irish music, Quebecois and bluegrass.
John Hicks (guitar, uke, lap steel) played at the Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich Village the night it closed. He played the Greenwich Village folk scene, theater on- and off-Broadway, swing music in Texas and a blues band in Tulsa. He plays jazz, blues, country and anything he can get his hands on.
This concert is free thanks to Mass Cultural Council, Wakefield Arts Council.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is planning to resume live concerts this fall in the social hall of The Unitarian Universalist Church, 326 Main St. Wakefield. The 38th season is posted on our website: www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org.
Shows recorded from our past season can be found on our Facebook and Youtube pages. Best to link in through our website. Donations to our PayPal page or a check made out to Linden Tree Coffeehouse, mailed to 8 Dexter Lane, Wakefield, MA 01880 will help us continue to bring local and national performers to our venue.
For more informationwww.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org. or call 781 246-2836.

Forest Sun
2022-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This house concert will take place on the covered patio of the hosts’ home in Rockport, Massachusetts. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or Venmo. RSVP to whalecoveproductions@gmail.com to make a reservation and receive the venue’s street address and more details.
With over 70 million plays on Pandora, troubadour and award-winning songwriter, Forest Sun, enlivens audiences around the globe with his wealth of songs and stories.
Sun’s soulful music draws on a deep well of Americana and has been compared to Jack Johnson, The Avett Brothers, and Van Morrison. He’s played festivals from California (Strawberry Music Festival, American River Music Festival) to Europe (Belladrum in Scottland and Fiesta City in Belgium) and opened for such luminaries as Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Rait, Steve Earle, Keb Mo, Jackson Browne and the Beach Boys (Forest met famed Beach Boys producer Van Dyke Parks at festival porch jam and later swapped songs on his piano at his house in LA). He’s toured with Mason Jennings and Brett Dennen. Musical collaborations on his 10 records include Heather Masse (of the Waylin’ Jennys), Jolie Holland (The Be Good Tanyas), Sean Hayes, ALO , JTNero (of Birds of Chicago) and Hot Buttered Rum.
Forest’s songs mine his deep folk roots and embrace his love of gospel, reggae, Americana, country, and soul.
Sun’s music has appeared on Showtime, NBC, PBS, MTV and in several film scores and soundtracks. He has also had several cameo roles in independent cinema including playing a fireman in “Who’s there?” directed by Cassie Jaye and premiering at Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita, Kansas.

Ash and Eric
2022-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Hailing from the gritty heart of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, Massachusetts — Ash and Eric find consolation in discovering beauty from the challenges of being artists living in one of the most stubbornly independent cities in the north east. Their musings reflect the hope and pain we all experience in life. Sung in voices as vulnerable and honest as their lyrics, their songs feel like a sincere welcome, a shoulder to lean on, and a hand to hold at the end of a long day. In addition to top tier writing that No Depression says will have you “…coming away from many of these [songs] cleansed,” their warm harmonies, swirling acoustic guitars, and easy stage presence have earned them a dedicated following in the North East folk/singer-songwriter scene. Their highly-anticipated third LP was recorded, mixed and produced entirely by Eric at a boarding school in Western Massachusetts; and will be released in early 2022 alongside an accompanying short film.

The Steel Wheels
2022-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | The Spinning Room, Harrisville NH, 71 Main St, Harrisville, NH, United States
It takes time
For the seasons to change
It takes time, sometimes so much time
To welcome a reason not to stay the same
-“Time Is All I Need,” from Everyone a Song Vol. 2

The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. They released several albums under Wagler’s moniker, before officially adopting the The Steel Wheels name with the 2010 release of Red Wing. Quickly staking their claim as independent upstarts in the burgeoning Americana scene, The Steel Wheels followed up this release with three more self-produced albums in the next five years, before joining forces with producer Sam Kassirer for Wild As We Came Here (2017) and Over The Trees (2019). Kevin Garcia (drums, percussion, keys) joined in 2017, bringing a new level of sonic depth and polish to the outfit. Having gained the experience of thousands of shows, festivals and many miles on the road, the stubbornly independent band has formed deep bonds with each other and the audience that sustains them.
The Steel Wheels have responded to this time of isolation and loss by seeking to connect with their audience in new ways. In 2020, unable to perform their rootsy brand of Americana for crowds in live settings, the musicians turned their creative powers to crafting songs for individuals. Produced in isolation in the band’s home studios, the Everyone a Song albums are part of an ongoing project to collect the personal experiences of fans and forge them into that most enduring, yet ephemeral, format we call “song.” An accompanying podcast, We Made You a Song, explores the stories behind these songs, and the songwriting process itself. While each song was commissioned to honor a specific relationship or event—a birth, a wedding, a memory of home—the emotions evoked are universal.
Nowhere is this shared humanity more evident than at the band’s own Red Wing Roots Music Festival, a weekend-long celebration of music, community, and the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Hosted by The Steel Wheels every summer, the festival provides a space for the band to shine, from their high energy Saturday night main stage set to their afternoon showcase with young Red Wing Academy students. At Sunday’s gospel hour you are as likely to hear Steel Wheels originals or Warren Zevon covers as you are traditional gospel fare. The weekend is rounded out by the beloved tribute set in which the band collaborates with a cadre of fellow artists to honor an influential figure in American music, with past tributes ranging from Dolly Parton to John Prine.
The year 2021 closed a chapter for The Steel Wheels, as founding member and bass player Brian Dickel moved on from touring in order to take over for Jeff Huss as co-owner of Huss and Dalton Guitars. The band is joined by bassist Derek Kratzer, a longtime friend and musical collaborator, to continue the mission set out over a decade ago; shaking up traditions to see what sticks, telling stories, and joining communities through song.
much more
https://www.thesteelwheels.com

Tom Smith
2022-06-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

Steve Poltz
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
You all know that music cruise I talk about called Cayamo….well…Yes, that is where we met Steve Poltz, 3 years in a row because no one can ever get enough of his energy, the stories with so much humor and inspiration, his view of life, his songs……We love Steve Poltz and I am so happy that he will be at The Green River Festival June 25th which helped me bring him to NH.
In 20 years since his full-length solo debut, One Left Shoe, Steve Poltz blessed the world’s ears with thirteen solo records, spanning the acclaimed 2010 Dreamhouse and most recently, Shine On in 2019. NPR summed it up best, “Critics and fans alike now regard Poltz as a talented and prolific songwriter.” Evoking themes of “hope, love, contemplation, celebration of Wednesday, pharmacists, and the fact that windows are not inanimate objects and they sometimes have conversations with each other,” Shine On represents Steve at his most inspired and insightful. The opener and title track pairs a delicate vocal with lithely plucked acoustic strings as he urges everyone to, “Shine on, shine on.”
Over the years, the Nashville-based troubadour has built a fascinating solo catalog, earmarked by his debut, One Left Shoe, Dreamhouse, Folk Singer, and 2019’s Shine On. No Depression crowned him, “A sardonic provocateur with a lighthearted acoustic-driven wit, suggesting at times a sunnier, less psychedelic Todd Snider, or maybe a less wan, washed Jackson Brown,” while the Associated Press dubbed him “part busker, part Iggy Pop and part Robin Williams, a freewheeling folkie with a quick wit and big heart.”
Among other collaborations, GRAMMY-winning bluegrass phenom Billy Strings tapped him to co-write “Leaders” on 2021’s Renewal and he’s co-written with Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, Oliver Wood and even Mojo Nixon.

Antje Duvekot with openers Ash and Eric
2022-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for youth age 18 and under. At the door, the suggested contribution is $14 for adults, $5 for youth, and $28 for families.
tickets and more information
Antje Duvekot has extensive touring experience, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. 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. She’s the winner of 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, the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”, three of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world.
Hailing from the gritty heart of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, Massachusetts — Ash and Eric find consolation in discovering beauty from the challenges of being artists living in one of the most stubbornly independent cities in the north east. Their musings reflect the hope and pain we all experience in life. Sung in voices as vulnerable and honest as their lyrics, their songs feel like a sincere welcome, a shoulder to lean on, and a hand to hold at the end of a long day. In addition to top tier writing that No Depression says will have you “…coming away from many of these [songs] cleansed,” their warm harmonies, swirling acoustic guitars, and easy stage presence have earned them a dedicated following in the North East folk/singer-songwriter scene. Their highly-anticipated third LP was recorded, mixed and produced entirely by Eric at a boarding school in Western Massachusetts; and will be released in early 2022 alongside an accompanying short film.

Ellis Paul - 6/11/22
2022-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
“DESPITE HIS SUCCESS AND SENSE OF HISTORY, MR. PAUL REMAINS AN ARTIST WITH HIS EYE ON THE FUTURE AND AN INTEREST IN DISCOVERING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL IN HIS MUSIC.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Though some may refer to Ellis Paul as a folksinger, he is more, for lack of a better word, a singular storyteller, a musician whose words reach out from inside and yet also express the feelings, thoughts and sensibilities that most people can relate to in one way or another, regardless of age or upbringing. The exhilaration of the open road. A celebration of heroes. The hope for redemption. Descriptions of those things that are both near and dear.
Ellis Paul’s music tells stories of people and places that reflect larger truths about us all. His song Plastic Soldier, for example, offers homage to a wounded soldier returning from Afghanistan. But in reality, these stories are a continuation of tales Paul has told for decades, over the expanse of nineteen albums. He is a storyteller with empathy, fine eyes and an understanding that – even though we live in a soulless, indifferent world – our music doesn’t have to reflect our culture. He’s an observer, a philosopher, and an astute storyteller who shares with his listeners the life lessons he’s learned.
He received numerous critical kudos (15 Boston Music Awards alone), inclusion in several blockbuster movie soundtracks, commercials, TV shows and he has headlined stages both near and far. “I’ve got a car with over 475,000 miles on it, and it’s my third road vehicle,” Paul declares. “I’ve been doing 200 shows a year for over twenty years. There isn’t a town in the country where I won’t find a friend.” Paul goes to practically any place a microphone beckons and a crowd of the folk faithful awaits. He’s become a staple at the Newport Folk Festival, played Carnegie Hall, and venues from Alaska to Miami, Paris and London. His endless travels have been featured in 3000 Miles – part concert film, part documentary, part instructional video – which provides further perspective on both the man and his music.
Ellis also released a pair of children’s albums, earning him honors from the Parent’s Choice Foundation for both. 2014’s The Hero In You has been turned into a picture book, detailing the lives of great American heroes which earned him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Maine. He turned it into an educational program which educates the minds of children on America’s important influencers. He sings about heroes such as Thomas Edison, Rosa Parks, Woody Guthrie, Rachel Carson, and Jackie Robinson to encourage children to find the hero in themselves.
Much more – https://www.ellispaul.com/

Ellis Paul
2022-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States

April Verch and Cody Walters
2022-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Whale Cove House Concerts, Rockport MA, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This house concert will take place on the covered patio of the hosts’ home in Rockport, Massachusetts. The suggested contribution is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or Venmo. RSVP to whalecoveproductions@gmail.com to make a reservation and receive the venue’s street address and more details.
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.
Even now, after more than two decades leading her own band and with 14 albums in her name (two of which were nominated for JUNO Awards, among other honors), there is nothing that fulfills Verch or gives her more joy than playing and sharing her music with the world. “It’s like the reward for everything else,” she says.

Oshima Brothers
2022-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Maine-based indie duo, Oshima Brothers’ have been creating music together since childhood. The brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a “roots-based pop sound that is infectious.” (NPR) On stage, Sean and Jamie offer lush vocals, live looping, foot percussion, electric and acoustic guitars, vintage keyboard and bass – often all at once. They want every show to feel like a deep breath, a dance party and a sonic embrace.
When not recording or touring they find time to film and produce their own music videos, tie their own shoes and cook elaborate feasts. Maine Public Radio’s Sara Willis describes their songs as “beautiful, those brother harmonies can’t be beat. They are uplifting and, let’s face it, we need uplifting these days.”
much more https://www.oshimabrothers.com/

April Verch Duo - LIVE, IN-PERSON
2022-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
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.
Verch and Walters began playing together in 2007 when Walters joined the April Verch Band as their bassist. Initially formed as a pickup band centered around Verch’s own fiddle and dance stylings in 2000, the band grew and blossomed into an established trio of world-class musicians, spanning several musical traditions and backgrounds, yet all united in their mission to share the music they love. Together they have traveled to four continents, performed in fourteen countries, and played everywhere from tiny pubs and dusty festival workshops all the way to legendary stages such as the Kennedy Center and the Ryman Auditorium. In 2018—fittingly amidst their ever-busy tour schedule—April and Cody were married.
During the heart of COVID lockdowns in 2020, the couple began performing as a duo out of necessity, and learned firsthand that sometimes, art born of necessity can yield unexpectedly beautiful results. They developed new material, arrangements and a concert performance that hum with the ease and playfulness that can only be cultivated through deep understanding and trust—as musicians and as partners.
The duo’s diverse repertoire and unbridled passion come to life on stage with a presence that is versatile, robust, and masterfully executed. Audiences remark at their sincerity in sharing stories between tunes. Verch’s delicate voice, energetic footwork, sand paper foot percussion and stunning playing (sometimes combined all at once!) are jaw-dropping. Walters’ melodic banjo stylings, solid rhythm guitar accompaniment and tasteful vocal harmonies are at once understated and brilliant, dueting with Verch’s skills in glorious harmony. Their ability to preserve the authentic folk traditions of the past and reintroduce them into the musical landscape of the present is a testament to their masterful musicianship and widespread appeal.
Even now, after more than two decades leading her own band and with 14 albums in her name (two of which were nominated for JUNO Awards, among other honors), there is nothing that fulfills Verch or gives her more joy than playing and sharing her music with the world. “It’s like the reward for everything else,” she says.
Together, she and Walters are exemplary tradition-bearing performers: never forgetting the roots of the music, that connection to the people out there in the audience or on the dance floor, to the community sparked by a good song. “It’s about joining together to celebrate everyday life, through music. We’re all in this together.” And so together they press onward: diving deep into musical tradition, bringing people together and forging connections, and sharing their insight and genuine love for the music they play so well.

Kim Moberg and Heather Swanson
2022-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

Martyn Joseph with opener Antje Duvekot
2022-05-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for youth age 18 and under. At the door, the suggested contribution is $14 for adults, $5 for youth, and $28 for families.
tickets and more information
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters….and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.
He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning 30 years, 32 albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances.
Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer and stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, he’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”
In addition to his 5 top 50 UK hits, the importance of his work has been recognized by programs such as BBC Radio 2’s prime time series on Singer/Songwriters. Social justice has an essential presence throughout his music, which has been recognized with various humanitarian awards and plaudits.
Concerned with making music that is relevant and vital to his audience, he engages with challenging narratives tackling the complexity of the human condition, underpinned with a promise of hope. In his own words “Really what I do is to try and write songs that might step up and make some sense of a moment in time. A good song makes you feel like you’re not alone in the world.”
Martyn Joseph. A unique talent driven by passion and love for his trade, continues to write, sing and play from the heart. It’s a road he’s been travelling for most of his life and, as he often tells his audience, ‘you keep turning up and so will I.’
Opener Antje Duvekot has extensive touring experience, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. 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. She’s the winner of 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, the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”, three of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world.

Dave Mallett
2022-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bass Hall at Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH, 19 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
“I know of no other songwriter who can so convincingly capture that fleeting sense of being perfectly at one with a place and time. This is at the heart of why Mallett has won such a loyal following and holds such hope for the future.”
– Michael Hughes, Portland Press Herald
David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine, and in a career that spans four decades, his music has traveled to all corners of the world. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, and even the Muppets, and his “Garden Song” has become an American folk classic. He has performed in town halls and folk clubs across America and Europe in addition to major venues such as Barns of Wolf Trap, Newport Folk Festival, and “Prairie Home Companion”. The Bangor Daily News recognized him as one of the 58 most memorable Mainers of the 20th Century. The readers of FOLKWAX (www.folkwax.com) voted him 2003 Artist of the Year and “Artist in Me” 2003 Album of the Year. He has recorded 17 albums, including “The Fable True” (2007), based on Thoreau’s last expedition in 1857, a spoken word CD with accompanying music.
much more https://davidmallett.com/

House Concert with Kate Campbell
2022-05-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Sailing Into Song House Concerts, Newton MA, Newton, MA, United States
Kate Campbell is a southern singer-songwriter who writes and sings memorable folk songs infused with undercurrents of delta blues, folk, pop, and country that originate from a musical landscape spanning the less-travelled back roads from Nashville to Muscle Shoals to Memphis.
Strict COVID protocols will be followed: Proof of full vaccination, including Booster. Masks will be required at all times.
THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY!
To be added to the invitation list, email: sailingintosong@gmail.com
DUE TO COVID CONCERNS, ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO FIRST 30 RESPONSES.

An Evening with Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan, LIVE!!!
2022-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents:
An Evening with Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan, LIVE IN PERSON!
Sat. May 7th at 7:30 pm at the Wakefield-Lynnfield Methodist Church. $20
New venue for this show to allow Streaming options too. Please read rules for attending in person. thank you.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is presenting its final show of its 37th season with a special event on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30pm, our first Live concert in two years. “An Evening with Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan” will be held at the Wakefield-Lynnfield Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield. The location change is so that we can still offer Live Streaming to those who are not yet vaccinated or too far to come in person.
Longtime friends, songwriters Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan share a joy of each other’s music and artistry on stage in an upbeat, energetic and moving evening of sharing songs.
Known for her warm and welcoming contralto voice which could “fell a redwood,” Sloan Wainwright is a member of that Wainwright Family Tree which includes Loudon Wainwright (her brother) and Rufus (her nephew). Defying standard categorization, with 10 original CDs under her belt, Sloan has a command of a variety of American musical styles: pop, folk, jazz and blues. Her incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but also her dramatically voiced rendition of original songs. She performs with power house guitarist Steve Murphy.
Cosy Sheridan has been called one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful songwriters. The Albuquerque Journal dubbed her “ a Buddhist monk in a 12-step program trapped in the body of a singer-songwriter.” She first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at The Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival and released her critically acclaimed CD Quietly Led. She has been on the road ever since, playing clubs, concert halls, and coffeehouses across the country.
”Her user-friendly musical philosophy sets her happily apart from the myopic, self-involved songwriters,” wrote The Boston Globe. “ She is a wonderfully lively, very funny and enormously amiable entertainer with a keen and wicked eye for the excesses of our fast-food, tv-happy and noisome culture.” Backed up by her bass player Charlie Koch, she plays a percussive bluesy guitar style, often in open tunings and occasionally with two capos on the guitar neck.
Tickets for those attending are $20, cash or check at the door. Please reserve your seats by calling 781-246-2836. Performers have requested that folks showing their vaccination cards and wearing masks may attend. Only bottled soft drinks & water will be sold. The church is easy to find from 95, take Vernon St. exit and head towards Wakefield. Just after traffic light is the church with a parking lot in the back, convenient to the entrance.
For those watching the show on line, please donate to our Linden Tree performers. Our suggested donation is $20. There will be a link to PayPal or checks may be mailed to Linden Tree Coffeehouse, 8 Dexter Lane, Wakefield, MA 01880. Thank you.
To view any of our shows, visit our website: www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org, then chose YouTube or Facebook: Note our previous streaming shows are still available for viewing on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse operates, in part, with thanks to partial support from Wakefield’s Art Council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Ivy Chord Coffeehouse in Reading. For more information: 781-246-2836, www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

John McCutcheon - The Story Behind the Song
2022-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Livestream with Peterborough Folk Music

Jon Shain and FJ Ventre with opener Kemp Harris
2022-04-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for youth age 18 and under. At the door, the suggested contribution is $14 for adults, $5 for youth, and $28 for families.
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Jon Shain grew up in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and FJ Ventre grew up in Beverly. They began making music together in 1982 when they met in high school.
Jon headed south to Duke University in North Carolina to study American History and continue his musical journey. In addition to studying with jazz professor Paul Jeffrey, he had the good fortune to learn the piedmont blues tradition firsthand by playing in Big Boy Henry’s backing band. Jon won the 2019 International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category. He has shared stages with the likes of Keb’ Mo’, John Hiatt, Little Feat, and Jackson Browne.
FJ went to University of Massachusetts-Lowell, earning a B.A. in Music Performance and Sound Recording. Since relocating to North Carolina, he has been performing as a sought after sideman, engineering at his own Good Luck Studio, and operating graphic design firm Tadpole Designs.
With FJ joining Jon in North Carolina, they resumed their musical partnership. They collaborated on the 2019 CD Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday Soon and their new CD Never Found a Way to Tame the Blues, release in 2021.
Jon and FJ are Old Sloop veterans. They performed as a duo in 2016, and with blues harpist Bill Newton in 2011.
Kemp Harris defies categorization. He is a singer and songwriter; a master weaver of American musical styles. He’s also an actor, activist, author, and storyteller, and an award-winning educator who has taught young public school students for more than 40 years.
Kemp has acted in numerous films and TV shows such as SMILF (Showtime), and is comfortable sharing the stage with artists such as Taj Mahal, Koko Taylor, and Gil Scott-Heron, as well as performing shows with his smokin’ band. He wrote and performed “If Loneliness Was Black” for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Complexions Dance Company. Kemp has also composed for WGBH Public Television/Boston.
Kemp’s powers of observation, his unique gift for shining a light on our modern world and what it means to be alive in these times, have only deepened over a lifetime devoted to the most basic and profound of pursuits, genuine human connection. Whether he’s in the classroom, on a film set, leading a workshop, or performing on the concert stage, at the end of the day, Kemp says, “I’m an old black man telling stories and spreading the love.”
Kemp Harris is a thief, a tease and a heartbreaker. He knows too much. And it’s all right there when he sings. Beautifully there. He’ll take your breath away.
– NPR’s On Point

Tom Rush with piano player Seth Glier
2022-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Peterborough Players Theater, Peterborough NH, 55 Hadley Rd, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Now celebrating five decades of touring, Tom has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like No Regrets, Circle Game, Remember Song, Urge for Going and Merrimack County.
Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ‘70s, and then the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks have cited Tom a major influence. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Subsequently, his Club
47 concerts brought national attention to emerging artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
As vital and engaging as ever, Tom is still doing what audiences love him for: writing and playing …passionately, tenderly…knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times. He’s also celebrating a YouTube hit, The Remember Song, that’s gone viral with over 7 million views.
Tom currently tours either as a solo act, or — in keeping with his life-long interest in introducing emerging artists to a wider audience —accompanied by up-and-coming Singer/Songwriter Seth Glier. In either format he continues to captivate sold out audiences of loyal fans.

Steve Gretz and Leslie Lee
2022-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

David Mallett - LIVE, IN-PERSON
2022-04-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Mansfield MA, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
David Mallett’s songs are filled with passion, evocative imagery, and a sense of the inevitable passage of time. The struggle of the common man and the loss of American towns and landscapes are the subject of many of his songs.

John McCutcheon - Instrumentalists in the Round
2022-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Livestream with Peterborough Folk Music
This event is a part of a 4 show series.
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John McCutcheon – Instrumentalists in the Round – Livestream Ticket
SUN APRIL 10TH 2022 | 48 HOUR REPLAY

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Unlimited replay available on demand for 48 hours ending at 11:59pm ET on 4/12

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About this Event
Sunday, April 10th at 7:00 PM ET
John will be joined by several of his favorite instrumentalists (Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Howard Levy, and Muriel Anderson) for a round-robin of string wizardry, conversation, and fun.
https://alasdairandnatalie.com/
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https://murielanderson.com/

Emerald Rae and The Bombadils
2022-04-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for youth age 18 and under. At the door, the suggested contribution is $14 for adults, $5 for youth, and $28 for families.
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This co-bill pairs two performers who create some of the most original music you will ever hear.
Emerald Rae is a fiddler and folksinger originally from Gloucester and now living in Vermont. Roots Music Report hails her as “a spell-caster of no small skill… maxing out her axe’s potential in the service of her consistently compelling melodies” and recognizes her self-titled 2018 release as “one of the year’s more fetching releases”. She was chosen as a Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist and is quickly gaining ground as one of the top new artists to follow this year. Pairing ornamented vocals with groovy percussive fiddle, Emerald pushes the boundaries of the imagination with a refreshingly colorful palate.
Canadian Folk Music Award nominees The Bombadils bring together bluegrass, Celtic, and singer-songwriter traditions with front-porch style and classical grace. Canadian arts journalist Bob Mersereau describes their music as “folk tunes done with musical adventure and sophistication” and Elmore Magazine calls it “an enchanting folk romp.” Sarah Frank and Luke Fraser met in 2009 while studying music at McGill University in Montreal, initially performing as an Irish pub band as a way to break up their studies. In 2015 they released the full-length album, “Grassy Roads, Wandering Feet,” which was quickly followed by “New Shoes” in 2016 which was nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards and won Folk Music Ontario’s Album of the Year award.

Jud Caswell at The Linden Tree, virtually
2022-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Linden Tree Concerts, Wakefield MA, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
LINDEN TREE COFFEEHOUSE APRIL 9 at 7:30
Live Streaming show with New England Notable Singer-Songwriter
MAINE’S JUD CASWELL, another New England Notable
Pay what you can, suggested $20pp
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse continues its 37th season with Maine’s Jud Caswell. The live concert will be broadcast on youtube and facebook with limited audience at our Covid alternative site. Jud has been the winners of several prestigious songwriting awards such as the Dave Carter Memorial Song Contest in Oregon, the Ploweshares in Pennsylvania, and Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk in Texas. Jud, this New England Notable performer, is more than a great singer and guitar player. His songs are stories with beautiful images and interesting characters he brings to life. www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org
Rich Warren in Sing Out Magazine described Jud Caswell as highly original and wise beyond his years! Maine’s Jud Caswell is a little bit like a one-man folk festival. You’ve got your banjo picking, your Irish drinking songs, a rack of acoustic instruments, and a deep catalog of award-winning originals. He’s often compared to James Taylor and David Wilcox, but his songs draw on a long musical history and wide-ranging influences from jazz and Piedmont blues to contemporary folk and rock. His sixth CD reflects his years full of music, a celebration of life, love, family, friends, and all that is wonderful about midcoast Maine. His song, Blackberry Time, got him a lot of folk radio airplay and several singer-songwriting awards from Florida, Oregon, Texas, and locally in Massachusetts. Jud’s songs take you into his stories with clear images and characters while accompanying himself on his beautiful six-string guitar.
The title song from his sixth CD, “The Great Divide” was the #2 song on the Folk Alliance International Charts for October, 2021! This song was inspired by his grandparents – a Maine couple who celebrated 70 anniversaries together. It starts off with his old family anecdote: “Nana was a registered Republican, Pappy was a Democrat for life…” There was never a time I didn’t know that about them. And there was never a time that I saw any strife caused by it. A relationship like that seems almost inconceivable today. That makes me sad. And it makes me worried. It makes me want to find a way to reach out a hand – even when I feel it being slapped away. I take great pride in the fact that this song has been loved and shared by Democrats and Republicans alike. I hope my grandparents would be proud as well.” www.JudCaswell.com
Please donate to our Linden Tree performers. With few in-person gigs, performers still need to pay rent and other living expenses. Our suggested donation is $20. Please donate whatever you are able. There will be a link to PayPal or checks may be mailed to Linden Tree Coffeehouse, 8 Dexter Lane, Wakefield, MA 01880. Thank you.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse operates, in part, with thanks to partial support from Wakefield’s Art Council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Ivy Chord Coffeehouse in Reading.
To view any of our shows, visit our website: www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org, then chose YouTube or Facebook: Note our previous streaming shows are still available for viewing on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
For more information about the Linden Tree Coffeehouse check our Facebook and webpages: LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org. or call 781-246-2836.

John McCutcheon – Songwriters in the Round
2022-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Livestream with Peterborough Folk Music
This event is a part of a 4 show series.
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John McCutcheon – Songwriters in the Round – Livestream Ticket
SUN APRIL 3RD 2022 | 48 HOUR REPLAY

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One (1) entry into the livestream concert on 4/3
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About this Event
Sunday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM ET
John will be joined by three of his favorite songwriters (Darrell Scott, Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Crys Matthews) for a round-robin of amazing songs. These writers will talk about the songs, their writing process, and how they bring what’s inside, outside.
https://www.darrellscott.com/
https://bethnielsenchapman.com/
https://www.crysmatthews.com/

John Flynn
2022-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Javawocky Coffeehouse, Brockton MA, 325 W Elm St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

Annie Sumi with opener Megan Burtt
2022-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Old Sloop Presents, Rockport MA, 12 School St, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Advance tickets are $12. The suggested contribution at the door is $15 for adults, $5 for juniors, and $30 for families.
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Annie Sumi is a mixed-race, ethereal-folk artist from Canada. Her music is intimate and expansive, inviting the listener into a familiar otherworld. Inspired by the mirrored relationship between physical and emotional landscapes, Sumi’s music speaks of human experience through the language of the senses.
“In recent years, I have let myself lean into that space between things as a practice of listening, and it feels like I become an animal led by my ear, or my tongue, or my hands, toward a song.”
Since 2015, the Ontario-based songwriter has released three critically-acclaimed albums and toured her music across Canada, parts of the U.S. and Europe. Solastalgia is a reflection on the feeling of “homesickness” related to our environment, our relationships, and ourselves. Reflections and In the Unknown have been awarded with a number of nominations as ‘Emerging Artist’, ‘Female Vocalist’, and ‘Songwriter of the Year’, and received support from national and international radio.
Megan Burtt is an international touring singer/songwriter decorated with national recognition. Since her sophomore release “The Bargain”, Megan has performed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, been featured with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, toured Europe, across the US, and supported artists like Gregory Alan Isakov, Chris Isaak, Leann Rimes and Marc Cohn. She is the winner of the Kerrville NewFolk, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival and Westword Music Award and a finalist in Mountain NewSong, Songwriter Serenade and Great American Song Contest.

Peter Lehndorff in livestream for Open Book Coffeehouse
2022-03-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton MA, 786 Washington St, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
The Open Book Coffeehouse continues its proud, fifteen-year tradition of offering quality, live music. This year, to ensure safety for both performers and audience members, the concerts will be livestreamed. The season continues on Saturday evening, March 19, with a virtual concert featuring singer/songwriter Peter Lehndorff. The concerts are free to all, and made possible by the support of the Friends of the Canton Public Library. The concert will be broadcast on Peter’s YouTube page at https://youtu.be/uoZP_7BGEkU and stream live from 7:30-8:30 p.m ET.
Peter Lehndorff writes songs about everyday life. Some are humorous observations about everyday life and life in a small town. In addition to his slice of life songs, Peter is now mixing the funny with the serious. Some songs reflect his experiences as a caregiver for his late wife. He has many musical credits, including: Songwriting finalist at the virtual CT Folk Festival, and finalist in the Boston Acoustic Underground competition.
He has a brand new album, “Don’t Be Discouraged,” in the works. He will be joined by Susan Hill on background vocals. You can find out more about Lehndorff and his music at https://www.facebook.com/standupfolk and http://lehndorff.com/music/
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. Donations to the performers may be made during the concert.
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 781-828-6606.
