Guitarist Howie Newman and fiddler/mandolinist Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known rock covers. Their varied repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to Buffalo Springfield to the Stray Cats.

No matter what they play, it features excellent musicianship, pleasing vocal harmonies and … lots of fun.

Knock on Wood (http://www.howienewman.com/knockonwood) will be playing at the Sunapee Coffeehouse,
9 Lower Main St., Sunapee, N.H., on Friday, Oct. 24, from 7-9 p.m. Although there is no cover charge for the concert, donations – the sole source of payment for the musicians – are encouraged.