In-Studio visit with Kaia Kater

By Kate McNally

Published December 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM EST

Kaia Kater's new album is called "Strange Medicine." Kaia shared about her inspirations and collaborations during her recent visit to The Folk Show.

The music of Canadian native Kaia Kater is rooted in the clawhammer banjo tradition with jazz undertones.

Kaia can most likely take her musicianship in any direction. She stopped by The Folk Show with some new and old tunes from her catalogue including from her newest, Strange Medicine.

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The Folk Show's listing of music and dance events in and around our listening area.Friday, January 16. 2026Dance! Third Friday Balance the Wave Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ River Road Caller: Hannah ChamberlainDance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/Chris O’Connor at the Forum Pub, Penacook NH ~ 8-10pm ET ~ https://yourforumpub.com/events/Tim O’Brien and Sam Grisman with Victor Furtado at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://jimmysoncongress.com/Saturday, January 17, 2026Tom Pirozzoli and Brad Myrick, Follansbee Inn; 7:30 Tickets $25 at the door, included in the room if guest of the inn Home made desserts included BYOB RSVP 603-443-7538 Or email kendallperkins88@gmail.comDance! Contradance at Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Rd New London NH~ 6-8pm ET ~ for more info: Steve Hoffman (802) 547-3109 ~Come join us for this annual contradance at Whipple Hall in New London. Live music provided by Blind Squirrel with Don Veino. No partner necessary. All dances taught. Free and open to everyone but cash donations accepted, Sponsored by New London Recreation DepartmentCoffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.Ward Hayden and the Outliers at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Hubby Jenkins at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Knickerbocker AllStarsat The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Sunday, January 18, 2026Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.comJabbering Trout at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/Monday, January 19, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, January 21, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlDance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.J. S. Ondara at Higher Ground, South Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/places/burlington_vtThursday, Jannuary 22, 2026Sunny Jain’ Wild East at Flynn Theatre, Burlington VT~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.flynnvt.org/eventsFriday, January 23, 2026Dance! Fourth Friday Experienced Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ The Dam Beavers Caller: Steven Zakon-AndersonSoggy Po’Boys at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhemat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsThe Sweet Remains at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Winterpills with Slow Pony at Brewbakers, 48 Emerald Street, Keene NH ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.novaarts.org/eventsSaturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25, 2026Festival! Northern Roots Festival featuring Sara Grey and Kieron Means~ details and lineup TBA ~ https://bmcvt.org/northern-roots-festival/https://www.saragrey.net/ Contact: Keith Murphy flyingtent@icloud.com 802-257-4523Saturday, January 24, 2026Robert Burns, Whiskey dinner with Kip Ferguson; 6 pm. Reservations needed. Call 603-228-6363Robert Burns dinner with Scottish music at Burdicks in Walpole; 5:30 pm Reservations needed. https://www.47mainwalpole.com/eventsDirty Grass Players at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Dance! Snowball at Town House, 1 Grove Street, Peterborough NH ~ noon to midnight ~https://www.monadnockfolk.org/https://www.monadnockfolk.org/%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-peterborough-snow-ball-2026/ ~ Liz Nelson, Anna and the Alphabet, Anna Patton Sarah-Hadley Yakir Michael Friedman, Nils Fredland, Riptide, Alden Robinson Glen Loper Owen Marshall Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg, Lyss Adkins, Springtide, Willy Clemetson Elsie Gawler Ethan Tischler, Steve, The Dam Beavers, Ben Schreiber Scotty Leach. Role terms: Larks and Robins. Masks optional but recommended Please bring a clean pair of shoes to protect the dance floorThe Tony Holiday Band with The One Dime Band at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Sunday, January 25, 2026Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem at the Showroom of the Colonial Theatre, 20 Commercial Street, Keene NH ~ 1pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/category/live/Yiddish Songs and Klezmer from Music on Norway Pond, First Congregational Church, Hancock NH ~ 4:00 to 5:30 pm ET ~ https://www.musiconnorwaypond.org/upcoming-eventsNorth County Band at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Sandiland & Vincent and Carl Goulet at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/2026/03/fingerstyle-class-with-hiroya/Monday, January 26, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, January 27, 206Julia Alsarraf at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, January 28, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlThursday, January 29, 2026Night Kitchen at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/Sweet Petunia with Question of the Century at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Dean Johnson at Higher Ground, South Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/places/burlington_vtFriday, January 30, 2026Dance! Fifth Friday Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Calico Caller: Kristen PlaneauxEdgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer (Bluegrass) at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/Los Lobos at the Colonial Theatre, 95 Main Street, Keene NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/category/live/Kate McDonnell at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Jonah Kagan at Higher Ground, South Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/places/burlington_vtLos Sugar Kingsat Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://monadnockfolk.org/https://www.monadnockfolk.org/ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-los-sugar-kings-nelson-town-hall-january-30-2026/The Catnip Junkies at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Primo Cubanoat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Singer Songwriter Showcase with Paper Wings, Jason Scaggs, Emily Margaret, and Michael Roberts at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill Road,Putney VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://www.nextstagearts.org/https://www.nextstagearts.org/events-calendar#/events/165356Saturday, January 31, 2026Dance! Fifth Saturday Double Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Stove Dragon Caller: Will MentorLee Dewyzeat One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Sunday, February 1, 2026Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879Lee Dewze at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Rik Palieri (First Sunday) at The Reading Room of the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 4 John Davis Drive, Jericho, VT ~ 2:00-3:45pm ET ~ https://www.drml.org/programs/calendar/Monday, February 2, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, February 4, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlThursday, February 5, 2026Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.Bobby Rush with the Blues Prophets at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 7pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/The Wolff Sisters at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light with Kat Wallaceat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsFriday, February 6, 2026Dance! First Friday Mostly English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlThe Wolff Sisters at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center VT ~ 7pmET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/places/burlington_vtBobby Rush Band at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Joe K. Walsh, Steve Roy, Alex Rubin & Catherine "BB" Bownessat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Saturday, February 7, 2026Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers at Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road, North Andover MA ~8-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.crossroadsmusicseries.org/Jake Swamp and The Pine with Kali Imari at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsSugar Ray anf the Bluetones at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Friggat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Tattoo Harlow’s Pub, Peterborough NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1288178506451582/Sunday, February 8, 2026BEPPE GAMBETTA ;Essex House Concert; 2 to 4 pm. The concert is presented by MS Projects, LLC and RIVET (Reggio-Inspired Vermont Early-ed Team) with support from the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, and friends and supporters of Italian culture and Reggio-inspired practice, and others; Proceeds from Beppe’s concert will benefit a collaborative initiative between RIVET, NAREA (North American Reggio Emilia Alliance) and Reggio Children to bring the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material Exhibition + Atelier of the Infant-Toddler Centers and Preschools of the Istituzione-Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Italy to Winooski in June, July and August, 2026.Wednesday, February 11, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Monday, February 9, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, February 11, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlThursday, February 12, 2026Damn Tall Buildingsat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsThe Squeezebox Stompers at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15, 2026Festival! The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival at the Sheraton Framingham, Framingham MA ~ times and detailsTBA ~ https://bbu.org/events/joe-val-festival/Friday, February 13, 2026Dance! Second Friday Fusion Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlFriday, February 13 through Monday, February 16, 2026Dance! Festival! Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs NY ~ ~ https://www.flurryfestival.org/ ~ One of the largest traditional participatory dance and music festivals in North America, the Flurry draws roughly 4,500 attendees and 400 performers every year. Performers include The Faux Paws , Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings ,ㅤ⁡ Alyssa Adkins , Ambassadors , Beth Murray and Peter Macfarlane , Ben Sachs Hamilton , Capital District Megaband , Carolina Hernandez , Clayton Jennings , Dr. Shadow , Gaby Cook , Gordon Webster , Heavy Bones , Jake Blount , Jenny Beer , Jeremy Carter-Gordon , Josh Fialkoff and the Odd Fellows , Les Taiauts , Lindsey Dono , Lisa Greenleaf , Lois New , Malvenn , Eenie Meenie Music , MetaMovements , Michael Ginsburg , Michael Seider , Nathan Bugh , Northwoods , Paul Rosenberg , Rafal Pustelny , Reverend Robert Jones , Rick Mohr , Sophie Wellington , Stomp Rocket , Storycrafters , Stove Dragon , Strawberry Hill Fiddlers , Vanaver Caravan , Will Mentor , Windborne , Zlatne UsteSaturday, February 14, 2025Dance! Tophill Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlDamn Tall Buildings at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364Jordan TW Trio “An Evening of Celtic Love Songs”at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsMardi Gras Dance Party with the Folksoul Band and theCelebration Brass Band,at Brewbakers, 48 Emerald Street, Keene NH ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.novaarts.org/eventsSunday, February 15, 2025Soggy Po’Boys at Andres Institute of Art Big Bear Stage, Brookline NH~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://andresinstitute.org/live-music-series-tickets/The Family Hodes with Kent Allynat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Monday, February 16, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Sunday, February 15, 2026Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.comTuesday, February 17, 2026Ragtime Destroyers Fat Tuesday Celebration at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 7pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Wednesday, February 18, 2026Elisapie (popular songs sung in Inuktitut, the language spoken by the Inuit people) at The Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/elisapie ~Thursday, February 19, 2026Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Partyat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsFriday, February 20, 2026Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Dereck Kalish callingDance! Third Friday Balance the Wave Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Music: Rose, Helen and Guillaume Caller:Lyss AdkinsZachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Partyat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsDar Williams at The Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/Terence Simian & The Zydeco Experience at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Soggy Po’Boys at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Saturday, February 21, 2026Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Partyat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsDelta Generators at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Wolfman Jack Play Primal Dead , at Brewbakers, 48 Emerald Street, Keene NH ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.novaarts.org/eventsSunday, February 22, 2026Ellis Paul at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Monday, February 23, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, February 25, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlThursday, February 26, 2026CJ Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Bandat The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Sons of Town Hall with Ben Cosgrove at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsFriday, February 27, 2026Robert Cray Band at The Colonial Theatre, Laconia NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://coloniallaconia.com/tickets-events/Hildaland at The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Saturday, February 28, 2026Antje Duvekot with the Twangtown Paramours at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Brad Dubay at Andres Institute of Art Big Bear Stage, Brookline NH~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://andresinstitute.org/live-music-series-tickets/Tano Jones Revelryat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsJason Anick and Matt de Champlainat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Sunburned Hand of Man at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Sunday, March 1, 2026Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879Sara Grey and Kieron Means at Deborah Lawson Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho VT~ 2pm ET ~https://www.saragrey.net/ https://www.drml.org/programs/calendar/Jason Anick and Matt de Champlainat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Monday, March 2, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, March 3, 2026Keb’Mo at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/Wednesday, March 4, 2026Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.htmlGlenn Phillips at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 7pm ET~https://undiscoveredmusic.net/artists/glen_phillipsThursday, March 5, 2026Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.Teada at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Friday, March 6, 2026California Guitar Trio at the Showroom of the Colonial Theatre, 20 Commercial Street, Keene NH ~ 1pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/category/live/David Surette Mandolin Festivalat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Saturday, March 7, 2026Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Cara EnsembleTéada at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~two shows: 2pm and 7pm ET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/~ One of Ireland’s top traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel, and Australia.Garnet Rogers at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364Chris Smither at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/Della Mae at The Iron Horse, 18 CenterStreet,Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://theparlorroom.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SV500000AmKWZMA3Tom Rush concert at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Caitlin Canty at Higher Ground, South Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/artists/caitlin_cantySteve Forbert at Rex Theatre, Manchester NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/artists/steve_forbertGnarly Darling andThe Mountainat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsCherish the Ladies at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsSunday, March 8, 2026Della Mae at The Dance Hall, 7 Walker Street, Kittery ME ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/events/xf8jrnd8kcsfi1fxpnzkfgfcdqxo5shttps://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Steve Forbert at the Iron Horse, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/artists/steve_forbertJoe Pug at the Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/artists/joe_pug https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/New England Bluegrass Band at Andres Institute of Art Big Bear Stage, Brookline NH~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://andresinstitute.org/live-music-series-tickets/https://www.facebook.com/events/1406516184334239/Monday, March 9, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, March 11, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Thursday, March 12, 2026Eilen Jewell at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Saturday, March 14, 2026Echoes of Floyd at Peterborough Town House, Peterborough NH ~ doors 7pm; show 8pm ~ https://peterboroughconcertseries.com/Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Sunday, March 15, 2026Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.comKalosat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Hiroya Tsukamoto at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 2pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/2026/03/fingerstyle-class-with-hiroya/Monday, March 16, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, March 17, 2026Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsFriday, March 20, 2026Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Sandy LaFleur callingEmerald Isle, A Celebration of Irish Music and Danceat the Colonial Theatre, 95 MainStreet, Keene NH ~ 1pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/category/live/Saturday, March 21, 2026Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.The Secret Chord (songs of Leonard Cohen)at Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/ https://thesecretchord.band/123Andresat The Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH ~ 2pm ET ~ https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/123-andresKaleta and Super Yamba Band at The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Sunday, March 22, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Altan at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsLyle Brewerat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Monday, March 23, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, March 24, 2026ZZ Ward at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/Thursday, March 26, 2026Bread & Puppet Theatre at [TBA], Greensboro VT ~ 7pm ET~https://breadandpuppet.org/tourGlenn Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Friday, March 27, 2026Della Mae at the Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro ME ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-waldo-theatre/6914ff7987adcd05dbb992c4The Mountainat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29, 2026Festival! 12th Annual Back Porch Festival, Downtown Northampton MA~ ~ https://backporchfest.com/ ~ Chuck Prophet and his Cumbia Shoes, Matrgaret Glaspy, James McMurtry, Rebirth Brass Band, Tommy Prine, Low Cut Connie, Big Richard, Delvon Lamarr, Organ Trio, Trey Hensley, The Mammals, Zandi Holup, Winterpills, Olive Klug, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Mark Erelli, Larry and Joe, The Clements Brothers, Shelby Means, The Faux Paws, The Cody Sisters, Maya De Vitry, Cory Branan, Pointe Noir Cajun BandSunday, March 29, 2026Dirty Cello at BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 2pm ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsDella Mae at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~4pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/concert/della-mae-3-29-26https://pfmsconcerts.org/Monday, March 30, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, March 31, 2026Ladysmith Black Mambazo at BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsThursday, April 2, 2026Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Colonial Theatre, 95 MainStreet, Keene NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/category/live/Chris Thile at BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsFriday, April 3, 2026Selwyn Birchwood at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Saturday, April 4, 2026Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Andrew Koutroubas (cello)Hildaland with Eli Glasser and Henry Kervick at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364Vance Gilbert at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Sunday, April 5, 2026Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879Monday, April 6, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, April 8, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Friday, April 10, 2026Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen at TBA, Rochester VT ~ time: TBA ~ https://sallyrogers.com/events/Moira Smiley’s Rhizome Project at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET~ https://grotonhill.org/Saturday, April 11, 2026Tracy Grammer & Jim Henry w/ Carling Berkhout at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen at TBA, Brattleboro VT ~ time: TBA ~ https://sallyrogers.com/events/Tom Pirozzoli and Willy Porter concert with Peterborough Folk Music Society ~ details TBA ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Here Come the Judds at Concord Community Auditorium, 2 Prince Street, Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://www.ccca-audi.org/Alice Howe and Freebo at the Lounge at the Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ details TBA ~ https://www.alicehowe.com/Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry with Carling Berkhout at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Sunday, April 12, 2026Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen at The Reading Room of the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 4 John Davis Drive, Jericho, VT ~ 2:00-3:45pm ET ~ https://www.drml.org/programs/calendar/https://sallyrogers.com/events/Monday, April 13, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Jordi Savall at The Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/jordi-savall-0Thursday, April 16, 2026Sara Grey and Kieron Means in concert for the 5Town Friends of The Arts at the Community Library in New Haven VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://www.saragrey.net/Contact Rick Ceballos for more information fivetownfoa@gmail.comSunny Jain at The Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/sunny-jainFriday, April 17, 2026Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Alice Morris callingNitty Gritty Dirt Band at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 8pm ET~ https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/The Kingston Trioat the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Saturday, April 18, 2026Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam featuring Michael Daves at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8pmET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/Alice Howe and Freebo with Livingston Taylor at the Rex Theatre, Manchester NH ~ 1:30pm ET~ https://www.alicehowe.com/ https://palacetheatre.org/events/an-afternoon-with-livingston-taylor/?occurrence=2026-04-18Sunday, April 19, 2026Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.comMonday, April 20, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Thursday, April 23, 2026Courtney Narie Andrews at The Stone Church, 210 Main Street , Brattleboro VT ~ 8pm ET ~ https://stonechurchvt.com/Richard Shindellat The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/eventsCeltic Woman at Chubb Theatre, 44 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsFriday, April 24, 2026Alice Howe and Freebo at Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs NY~ details TBA~ https://www.alicehowe.com/Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2026Festival! NEFFA, Marlboro MA ~ details TBA ~ https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/Sunday, April 26, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Monday, April 27, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Friday, May 1, 2026Dar Williams at Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/Eileen Ivers concert with Peterborough Folk Music Society ~ details TBA ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Saturday, May 2, 2026Dar Williams at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/The Tenderbellies at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364Almost Olive from Music on Norway Pond, Stern-Atkins Barn, Hancock NH ~ 4:00 to 5:30 pm ET ~ https://www.musiconnorwaypond.org/upcoming-eventsSunday, May 3, 2026Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879Monday, May 4, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Saturday, May 7, 2026Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Beverly RushDar Williams at The Flying Monkey Performance Center, Plymouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/Monday, May 11, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Tuesday, May 10, 2026Billy Prine (Songs and Stories of John Prine) at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ 4pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concertsWednesday, May 13, 2025Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Thursday, May 14, 2026John Gorka concert with Peterborough Folk Music Society ~ details TBA ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Friday, May 15, 2026Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/~ Don Veino callingLow Lilyat The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ doors 7:00pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2026Festival! The Thing in the Spring in downtown Keene NH ~ details TBA ~ https://www.novaarts.org/events ~ performers will be revealed on Janusry 30.Saturday, May 16, 2026Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.Cécilia at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8pmET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/Sunday, May 17, 2026Kray Van Kirk and John Fealy at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Monday, May 18, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Saturday, May 23, 2026Mister Chris and Friends at The Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH ~ 11am ET ~https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/mister-chris-friendsSunday, May 24, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Monday, May 25, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Saturday, May 30, 2026Deep River Ramblershouse concert with Peterborough Folk Music Society ~ details TBA ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Monday, June 1, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Sunday, June 7, 2026Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879Monday, June 8, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Wednesday, June 10, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Friday, June 12, 2026Ellis Paul at The Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/Saturday, June 13, 2026Joe Crookston concert with Peterborough Folk Music Society ~ details TBA ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Monday, June 15, 2026Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/Friday, June 19, 2026Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, 2026Festival! Northlands Festival at Cheshire County Fairgrounds, Swanzey NH ~ details TBA~ https://northlandslive.com/ ~Sunday, June 28, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Tuesday, July 17, 2026The Fab Faux at Boarding House Park, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/the-fab-fauxhttps://lowellsummermusic.org/https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15840/lowell-summer-music-series-at-boarding-house-parkWednesday, July 18, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Sunday, July 26, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Wednesday, August 12, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Sunday, August 23, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/August 30, 2026Justin Levinson & Josh Glass and Marty Royle at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Wednesday, September 9, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/September 13, 2026Michael Hahn Trio and James Graham at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Friday, September 18, 2025Seth Glier and Antje Duvekot concert at Bass Hall, Monadnock Center, Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Saturday, September 19, 2026Joe Crookstonat Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/ http://www.joecrookston.com/Lunasa’s Irish Solstice Celebration at Groton Hill Arts Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/Saturday, September 26, 2026Chris Smither with Peter Mulvey at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Sunday, September 27, 2026Shape Note Singingat Nelson Town Library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/Alex Radus and Stu Fuchs at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Wednesday, October 14, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Saturday, October 17, 2026Abby Gardner at The UU Church,Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/Sunday, October 18, 2026Rupert Wates with The Early Risers at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/November 8, 2026Patty Keough and Decatur Creek at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/Wednesday, November 11, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Wednesday, September 9, 2026Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/Saturday, December 12, 2026Dan and Claudia Zanes at BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord NH ~ Two shows: 11am and 2pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Folk Show Music and Dance Calendar 1.4.26

The Folk Show's listing of music and dance events in and around our listening area.
In-studio visit with David Francey

David Francey has recently released two projects which include Maps- The Songs of David Francey and The Breath Between. He stopped by The Folk Show with a few songs and conversation with Kate McNally. He talked about some challenges he's had that have kept him off of the road. Visit his website https://www.davidfrancey.com/ for a look at his tour schedule.
New Year's Eve Edition of The Folk Show 12.31.25 Hour 3

This special edition of The Folk Show features music recorded in the studio for The Folk Show at NHPR
New Year's Eve Edition of The Folk Show 12.31.25 Hour 2

This edition of The Folk Show features music recorded in the studio by visiting artists.

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