Live from the Word Barn
Fridays at 8 pm and Sundays at 6 pm
The Word Barn in Exeter, NH, was created to promote the sharing and cultivation of the arts in an open and welcoming setting, and contribute to an already existing and thriving arts community. NHPR and The Word Barn have teamed up to record live music each week, so we can bring this art directly into your car, kitchen, or headphones on a weekly basis. No cover charge.
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Celebrate the holiday season with an hour of roots-based, raise-the-rafters R&B, pop, and soul- flavored arrangements of Christmas carols and classics from New England’s own Rock My Soul choir and band. -
David Lowery is the creative force behind Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. In this intimate hour of music and story telling, Lowery performs songs from his new solo album, “Fathers, Sons and Brothers”, chronicling his adventurous four-decade journey through indie rock and alt-country. -
Reed Foehl returns to the Word Barn with new music and older favorites. -
Maya de Vitry returns to New Hampshire with her backing band for a dynamic performance in celebration of her release, "Infinite." It’s music that’s perfect for the Word Barn’s intimate setting. -
With a cast of some of New Hampshire's finest pickers and players, Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section. -
It's a Halloween double feature with a set from New England’s own Doctor Gasp (Dan Blakeslee), followed by the haunting and atmospheric sounds of one of New Orleans' premier musical acts, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars. -
Tonight on Live from the Word Barn from NHPR: The second of a special two hour celebration of the legacy of the Grateful Dead with a collective of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians called Dead to the Core. -
Cousin Curtiss has been described as “blues at the speed of bluegrass,” and “rock Americana with a soulful drip.” -
The Ballroom Thieves take the stage for a night of incredible harmonies, deeply personal songs and stories, and a wide musical palette featuring cello and acoustic guitar. -
Listen back to some of the best cover songs as heard on the show, with tunes by Blondie, Neil Young, George Gershwin and more as performed by artists on the Word Barn stage.
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