NHPR Folk Calendar of virtual and actual concerts, open mics, contradances, etc
Monday, June 17, 2024
Dance! Nelson Monday Night Contra Dance, Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ 603.762.0235 https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Kathleen Edwards at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Kathleen Edwards at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
The Dead Tongues with Natalie Jane Hill at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Gaelic Storm at Nashua Center for the Arts ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.nashuacenterforthearts.com/tickets-events
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Jake Shimabukuro, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield Maine.
Open Mic at Over the Moon Farmstead, 1253 Upper City Road, Pittsfield NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/24865960019669204/24865960153002524/
Open Mic at Stage 32, Veterans’ Hall, Richmond NH ~ 5:30pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1207388160623780/1207388167290446/ ~
Hearts & Bones (Paul Simon tribute) at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 4pm ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/concert-series
Friday, June 21, 2024
Dakha Brakha at 3S Arts Space, 319 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.3sarts.org/events#music
Paula Cole at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.nashuacenterforthearts.com/tickets-events
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Tom Hsu at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Haley Heynderickx at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Ben Folds at Lowell Summer Music Series, Boarding House Park, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15840/lowell-summer-music-series-at-boarding-house-park
Rodney Atkins with Annie Brobst at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 4pm ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/concert-series
Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, 2024
Festival! Green River Festival at The Franklin County Fairgrounds at 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield MA ~ ~ https://greenriverfestival.com/ ~ CAKE, Fleet Foxes, Gregory Alan Isakov, Lawrence, Joy Oladokun, flipturn, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Bonny Light Horseman, DakhaBrakha, Cimafunk, Mdou Moctar, Joseph, S.G. Goodman, The Nude Party, Son Rompe Pera, Trousdale, Speedy Ortiz, Willi Carlisle, Dobet Gnahoré, Pachyman, Twisted Pine, Combo Chimbita, Snacktime, Katy Kirby, Margo Cilker, Oh He Dead, Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper, Lola Kirke, Tommy Prine, Mon Rovîa, Bermuda Search Party, Izzy Heltai, Fantastic Cat, Naia Kete, Julia Pratt, Prewn, Dari Bay, Cloudbelly, Kalliope Jones, Clover County
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Solstice Celebration with the Solstice Sisters, Nelson Town Hall; 7:30, presented by the Monadnock Folklore Society
Lui Collins -Marlborough, NH ; 3:30 to 5 pm 5:45 - 6:45 pm: Chicken BBQ Dinner,music provided by Kota. 7pm: Concert featuring: Volkert Volkersz, Andy Davis and Lui Collins. Marlborough Community House, 160 Main Street, Marlborough, NH
Catie Curtis at the Colonial Theatre, Keene NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://thecolonial.org/events/
Glen David Andrews at The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/
Max Creek with Rabbit’s Foot at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 4pm ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/concert-series
Hiroya Tsukamoto at Seven Star Arts Center, Sharon VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/hiroya-tsukamato.html
French Canadian Festival in downtown Leominster MA ~ 3-7pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/426959363112210/
Beg, Steal, or Borrow at Star Mountain events, 139 Star Mountain Road, Sharon VT ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/beg-steal-or-borrow-at-star-mountain-events.html ~ For more info: events@starmountainevents.com or 802- 765-4454, Picnickers are welcome. Come Early, bring chairs or blankets. No dogs please.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Shape Note Sing at the public library, Nelson NH ~ 2-4pm ET ~ http://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Hiroya Tsukamoto at Mariposa Museum, 26 Main Street, Peterborough NH ~ 3:30pm ET ~ https://www.mariposamuseum.org/whats-on-2023
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Papier Mache Cathedral, Glover VT
~ 3 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29, 2024
Festival! Acadia Festival of Traditional Music and Dance at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor ME ~ ~ https://acadiatradfestival.org/ ~ 2024 Faculty: Frank Ferrel, Maritime Fiddle, Troy MacGillivray, Cape Breton Fiddle, Mari Black, Scottish Fiddle, Caitlin Warbelow, Irish Fiddle, Anastasia DesRoches, Acadian Fiddle, Laurel Martin, Novice Fiddle, Lissa Schneckenburger, Novice Fiddle; Guitar, Keith Murphy, Matt Heaton, Dan Faiella, Novice Guitar, Dance; Armand Aromin, Appalachian Old-Time & Sean-nós Dance, Pierre Chartrand, Québécois Step Dance, Sabra MacGillivray, Cape Breton Step Dance, Kieran Jordan, Novice Dance, Piano, Neil Pearlman, Susan MacLean, Flute, Hanz Araki, Shannon Heaton, Community Singing, Liz Hanley, Accordion, Emily Troll, Bouzouki, Frances Cunningham, Harp, Màiri Chaimbeul ~ artists in residence: Vincent Crotty, Jacob Brillhart
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Tom Smith, Walden Whitman, and Kim Wallach at Optimist Cafe, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://www.tomsmithmusic.com/?page_id=56 RSVP: 603-593-5389
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Open Mic at Over the Moon Farmstead, 1253 Upper City Road, Pittsfield NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/24865960019669204/24865960153002524/
The Black Feathers at Medallion Opera House, Gorham NH ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://theblackfeathers.com/tour
Ward Hyden and the Outliers with Mikey Sweet at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30, 2024
Festival! Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival, Tunbridge VT ~ Dan Tyminski, Gibson Brothers, Little Sadie, Sarah and Bob Amos and more… https://jennybrookbluegrass.com/
Festival! [June 28-30] Old Songs Festival, Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont NY ~ ~ https://festival.oldsongs.org/ ~ details TBA performers will include John McCutcheon
June 28- June 30th
Down County Jump Festival, Race Brook Lodge, Sheffield, MA; with Les Taiauts - Cajun Two Step, Flophouse Follies, Tim Eriksen and more at various stages. https://www.facebook.com/jalopytheatre/photos/we-are-so-thrilled-and-honored-to-present-the-2024-down-county-jump-alongside-ra/825709162925941/?paipv=0&eav=AfY-2vlmomn9gZoqls6ruPFj9XqEPqgt61yizKYFHIahbF8KyHP3Bi-dqvQIX8L45VY&_rdr; https://rblodge.com/events
A special treat will be an immersive singing event led by Tim Eriksen -a 20 person choir singing from the scared harp song book.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Dance! Milford Contra Dance at Milford Town Hall, Milford NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~ https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/
Eavesdrop and Grayson Ty at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
The Black Feathers at Town Hall, Plainfield VT ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://theblackfeathers.com/tour
Iris DeMent with Anna Egge at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://parktheatre.org/
Pink Talking Fish at Lowell Summer Music Series, Boarding House Park, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15840/lowell-summer-music-series-at-boarding-house-park
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Rindge Open Mic at the Historical Society Museum , 24 School Street, , Rindge NH ~ 1-4pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552680656320 ~ featuring Jerry Wile
Buffalo Tom at Lowell Summer Music Series, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/buffalo-tom
Iris Dement with Anna Egge at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/concert/debs/iris-dement-062924
Steve Forbert Duo (Americana) at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Roy Book Binder at Bull Run Ballroom, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Grace Pettis and Henry Honkonen at The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/pettis-honkonen/
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Papier Mache Cathedral, Glover VT
~ 3 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Jason Mraz at The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://themusichall.org/ ~ benefit to raise funds for the Emerging Artists Program.
The Black Feathers at Taylor Community Inc, Laconia NH ~ doors 5pm ET ~ https://theblackfeathers.com/tour
Irish Session at the Boulder Cafe (fist Wednesday of each month), 880 Main Street, Fitchburg MA ~ 6-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1036653164032616/1036655317365734/
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Open Mic at Over the Moon Farmstead, 1253 Upper City Road, Pittsfield NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/24865960019669204/24865960153002524/
Friday, July 5, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
Kitchen Dwellers with Jatoba at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 6pm ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/concert-series
Mallett Brothers Band at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Volkert Volkerz Songs and Stories at 1114 Main Street, Dublin NH ~ 10:30am ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1047828399630129/1047840762962226/
Bondeko (Roma music) at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
Cantrip at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Papier Mache Cathedral, Glover VT
~ 3 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Adam Ezra Group at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ two shows: 4pm and 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Open Mic at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=215607~d9433c7f-6460-4bb3-8c24-1659bd316930&epguid=922a278b-e9de-4e07-accb-7462d846bc6e&
Cuarteto Bomba (LatinJazz) at Keyes Memorial Field, Milford NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/358284677218809/
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Mark Hummel – Remembering Little Walter - at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, 2024
Festival! Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon VT ~ ~ https://basinbluegrassfestival.com/ ~ for lineup see: https://basinbluegrassfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Flyer-Basin-Bluegrass-for-Website.pdf ~
Friday, July 12, 2024
Sophia and Kate at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
The Wailers with Dis’n’Dat Band and Supernothing at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 6pm ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/
Bella’s Bartok at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14, 2024
Festival! DAWNLAND FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS (Native American cultural festival including music performances) at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor ME ~ ~ https://www.abbemuseum.org/dawnland-festival/
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Donna and Rick Nestler with special guest Rik Palieri presented by the Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series at the AMC Highland Center; 7 to 9 pm. Arrive early at 4:30pm for a family-oriented showcase of music from the Maritime tradition; Crawford Notch, US-302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Venue Phone: 603-466-2727
The Black Feathers at The Ground Floor, Freeport ME ~ doors 7:30pm ET ~ https://theblackfeathers.com/tour
Villalobos Brothers (Mexican music) at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
Catie Curtis at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Dead to the Core (acoustic Grateful Dead tribute) at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Dance! Canterbury NH 2nd Sunday Contra Dance Series, Perish House, 6 Hackleboro Rd, Canterbury Center NH 03224 (Just off the Common Behind the General Store) ~ 5-8PM ET ~ More Information: Gale 603 715 6666
The Black Feathers at House Concert, Rockport MA ~ doors 3pm ET ~ https://theblackfeathers.com/tour
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in theCircus Fieldl, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Monday, July 15, 2024
Mallett Brothers Band at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Aoife O'Donovan & Hawktail at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Duane Betts at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21, 2024
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY ~ ~ https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/ ~ Dry Branch Fire Squad, Della Mae, Del McCoury Band, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Tony Trischka’s EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Steeldrivers, Hawktail, The Travelin’ McCourys, The Gibson Brothers, Sister Sadie, I Draw Slow, Shadowgrass, The Sam Grisman Project, Wyatt Ellis, Darol Anger & Bruce Molsky, Charlie Parr, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Brennen Leigh, SCYTHIAN, The Mammals, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Pine Leaf Boys, Charm City Junction, Le Vent du Nord, Casey Driessen’s Red Shoe Stringjam, The Faux Paws, Joe Newberry, Twisted Pine, Mike+Ruthy (of the Mammals), Zoe & Cloyd, Pictrola, Unspoken Tradition, John, Trish & Quickstep, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Clements Brothers, Country GongBang, The Cross-Eyed Possum, Into The Fog, Mild Goose Chase, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light, Berklee College of Music: American Roots Music Program Emerging Artist Showcase,
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Willie Watson at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Friday, July 19, 2024
Scarlett Castiglioni at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Aoife O’Donovan & Hawktail: All My Friends Tour at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Tribute to the late Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson at Bull Run, 215 Great Road, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/940173610675608/
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Zoe and Cloyd (klezgrass) at Seven Star Arts Center, Sharon VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/
Kenny Brothers Band (unplugged) at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in theCircus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
The Del McCoury Band at Nashua Center for the Arts ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94170573/the-del-mccoury-band-nashua-nashua-center-for-the-arts
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Midnight Wrens at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, 2024
Festival! Ossipee Valley Music Festival at Fairgrounds, Hiram, ME ~ details TBA~ https://ossipeevalley.com/ ~ Molly Tuttle, Watchhouse, Maya De Vitry and lots more..
Festival! [July 26-28] Lowell Folk Festival, Lowell MA ~ details TBA ~ https://lowellfolkfestival.org/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1579976866157398/ ~ 37th annual
Festival! [July 26-28]Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, Connecticut. ~ ~ https://falconridgefolk.com/
Friday, July 26, 2024
Dance! Milford Contra Dance at Milford Town Hall, Milford NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~ https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/
Eve Pierce at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Bill Kirchen at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Rindge Open Mic at the Historical Society, 24 School Street, , Rindge NH ~ 1-4pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552680656320 ~ featuring Steve Rapson
The Kelli Baker Nand at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in theCircus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Pointe Noir Cajun Band at Star Mountain events, 139 Star Mountain Road, Sharon VT ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/pointe-noir-cajun-band-at-star-mountain-events.html ~ For more info: events@starmountainevents.com or 802- 765-4454, Picnickers are welcome. Come Early, bring chairs or blankets. No dogs please.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
John Cruz at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sonny Landreth with Cindy Cashdollar at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Friday, August 2, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
Regina Spektor at Merrill Auditorium, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://reginaspektor.com/
Tom Hsu at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Saturday, August 3, 2024
High Street Coffee House outdoor event at Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High Street, Boscawen NH ~ 4-7pm ET ~ https://www.boscawencongregationalchurch.com/high-street-coffee-house.html ~ Bow Junction, Country Comfort, Second Wind. Featured; no open mic
Marc Cohn at Lowell Summer Music Series, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lowellsummermusic.org/ https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/marc-cohn
Garnet Rogers at Bass Hall, Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Blues on the Range at The Range, Mason NH ~ gates 12 noon ET ~ https://www.therangemason.com/
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Eileen Ivers at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org/ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Friday, August 9, 2024
Jess Cornelius at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Slavic Soul Party at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
É.T.É Québecois at Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://highlandartsvt.org/ ~ With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, stepdancing, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Garrison Keillor Tonight at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://parktheatre.org/
Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau at Lowell Summer Music Series, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lowellsummermusic.org/
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Festival! [August 10-11] Barefoot Music Festival, 34 Bethel Road, Hillsborough NH (multi-genre festival) ~ begins noon Saturday, ends 9pm Sunday ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/786897476180587/
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Dance! Canterbury NH 2nd Sunday Contra Dance Series, Perish House, 6 Hackleboro Rd, Canterbury Center NH 03224 (Just off the Common Behind the General Store) ~ 5-8PM ET ~ More Information: Gale 603 715 6666
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Open Mic at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=215607~d9433c7f-6460-4bb3-8c24-1659bd316930&epguid=922a278b-e9de-4e07-accb-7462d846bc6e&
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Festival! August 15-August 18 Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Fest. Manchester, Vt. With the Travelin McCourys, Jerry Douglass, Aoife O’Donovan and Hawktail, Crooked Still, Watchhouse and more…greenmountainbluegrass.com
Larry McCray at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Friday, August 16, 2024
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Saturday August 17, 2024
Save Ferris (Ska) under the arch at at The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/
Myra Flynn at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 6pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Indigo Girls at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney ME ~ doors 5:30pm show 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.indigogirls.com/
Jorma Kaukonen at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Monday, August 19, 2024
Jorma Kaukonen at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale Gilmore at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Friday, August 23, 2024
Scarlett Castiglioni at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Tuba Skinny at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Soles of Duende at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 6pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
Tom Smith at Callie’s Common, Nubanusit Neighboprhood, West Peterborough NH ~ 2pm ET ~ https://www.tomsmithmusic.com/?page_id=56
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley at The Music Hall Lounge, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/ https://www.themusichall.org/events/rob-ickes-trey-hensley/
Bread & Puppet Sunday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Stone & Snow at Shelburne Memorial Library, Killington VT ~ time TBA ~ https://www.stoneandsnow.com/
Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen (of Coig) at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Friday, August 30, 2024
Stone & Snow at The Ground Floor, Freeport ME ~ time TBA ~ https://www.stoneandsnow.com/
Sarah Jarosz at Lowell Summer Music Series, Boarding House Park, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15840/lowell-summer-music-series-at-boarding-house-park https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/73729351/sarah-jaroszpolaroid-lovers-tour-lowell-lowell-summer-music-series-at-boarding-house-park
Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, 2024
Festival! Rhythm & Roots Festival, Ninigret Park, Charlestown RI ~ ~ https://rhythmandroots.com/ ~ Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, Driveby Truckers, Larkin Poe, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Rebirth Brass Band, The Strumbellas, Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, GA=20, Grady Spencer and the Work, Yarn, Cousin Curtis, Will Evans, Julia Pratt, Rose and the Bros, C-4 avec Steve Riley, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Pine Leaf Boys, Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez with the Sin Sisters and Frank Viele, Paul Gabriel Blues Band.
[Aug 30-31[ Festival! Under the Oaks Festival, Farmington ME ~ ~ https://www.simpletix.com/e/under-the-oaks-music-festival-tickets-155987 ~ GoldenOak , Oshima Brothers , Max Garcia Conover, Louisa Stancioff, Connor Garvey, South For Winter, Dead Gowns
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Rindge Open Mic at the Historical Society, 24 School Street, , Rindge NH ~ 1-4pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552680656320 ~ featuring Tom Smith https://www.tomsmithmusic.com/?page_id=56
Stone & Snow at The Hayloft at Dragonfly, Bridgton ME ~ time TBA ~ https://www.stoneandsnow.com/
Bread & Puppet Saturday Show in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Brooks Hubbard at Star Mountain events, 139 Star Mountain Road, Sharon VT ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/brooks-hubbard-at-star-mountain-events.html ~ For more info: events@starmountainevents.com or 802- 765-4454, Picnickers are welcome. Come Early, bring chairs or blankets. No dogs please.
Todd Hearon and Tiny Dog Fight at the Lounge at the Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/toddhearon24/
Festival! Keene Music Festival, downtown Keene NH (multi-genre festival) ~ 10am-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/906249591254949/
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Festival! New World Festival at Chandler Center fr the Arts, Randolph VT ~ 12 noon to 11pm ET ~ https://www.chandler-arts.org/newworld ~ Cantrip, Conor Mallon (Connla), Hiraezh, Claire Boucher, Brad Hurley, Lysandre Chartrand, Footworks, Kalos, Été, Le Vent du Nord, Le Winston Band, Mick McCauley, Morris Dancers
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Ari Hest in the Lounge at the Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
High Street Coffee House at Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High Street, Boscawen NH ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.boscawencongregationalchurch.com/high-street-coffee-house.html ~ The Honey Bees featured
Eve Pierce at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Bread & Puppet Political Leaf-Peeping in the Circus Field, Glover VT
~ 2 pm ET ~ https://breadandpuppet.org/summer-schedule-2
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Catie Curtis at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
Annual Fiddle and Banjo Contest at Lowell Summer Music Series, Boarding House Park, Lowell MA ~ 10am to 6pm ET ~ Contact: info@lowellbanjoandfiddlecontest.org
Festival! River Roads Festival, Easthampton MA ~ noon to 10pm ET ~ https://riverroadsfestival.com/ ~ featuring Dar Williams, Haley Heynderickx,
Cheryl Wheeler, Gail Ann Dorsey, Paula Cole, Jill Sobule, Sunny War, High Tea, Find Your Way
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Crys Matthews at Bass Hall, Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Open Mic at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=215607~d9433c7f-6460-4bb3-8c24-1659bd316930&epguid=922a278b-e9de-4e07-accb-7462d846bc6e&
Sam Shackelton at The Parlor Room, Northampton MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://parlorroom.org/
Old 97s at the Drake, Amherst MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.ticketsales.com/the-drake-amherst-tickets/venue
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Sierra Ferrell at State Theatre, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.sierraferrellmusic.com/tour
Friday, September 13, 2024
Sam Shackleton at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White at Chocolate Church Arts, 804 Washington Street, Bath, Maine ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://chocolatechurcharts.org/
Sunday, September 15, 2024
David Wilcox at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Rodney Crowell w/ Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Friday, September 20, 2024
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Friday, September 20 through Sunday September 22, 2024
Festival! Fresh Grass Festival at Mass MOCA, North Adams MA ~ details TBA~ https://massmoca.org/event/freshgrass-northadams/ https://massmoca.org/ ~ SHAKEY GRAVES, MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY, THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, BÉLA FLECK, EDMAR CASTAÑEDA, ANTONIO SANCHEZ TRIO & MORE
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Jon McLaughlin at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Friday, September 27, 2024
Seth Glier, Crys Matthews, Vance Gilbert (In The Round) at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Clem Snide at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Liz Longley at the Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A Street, Derry NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.tupelomusichall.com/
Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2024
Festival! The Song Sessions at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ~ http://www.monadnockfolk.org/ ~ concert Sept 27 Cosy Sheridan, Sloan Wainwright, Charlie Koch, Glen Roethel workshops Sept 28-29
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Daniel Champagne at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
Rindge Open Mic at the Historical Society, 24 School Street, , Rindge NH ~ 1-4pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552680656320 ~ featuring Mark Frederick Fisher
Lucy Kaplansky in the Lounge at the Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/
Friday, October 4, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
High Street Coffee House at Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High Street, Boscawen NH ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.boscawencongregationalchurch.com/high-street-coffee-house.html ~ Tom Pirozzoli featured
Jacob Jolliff Band at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Soggy Po’ Boys at The Parlor Room, Northampton MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://parlorroom.org/
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Windborne at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Jacob Joliff Band at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney VT ~ 3pm ET ~ https://www.nextstagearts.org/
Suzanne Vega at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Friday, October 11, 2024
Ana Popovic at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Alisdair Fraser and Natalie Haas at The Dance Hall, Kittery ME ~ 5pm ET ~ https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/
GENEVIÈVE RACETTE at The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://themusichall.org/
Friday, October 18, 2024
Ryan Hood at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=267693~d9433c7f-6460-4bb3-8c24-1659bd316930&epguid=922a278b-e9de-4e07-accb-7462d846bc6e&
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Peter Mulvey w/ Liza Constable at NOVA Arts, Keene NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.novaarts.org/events
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Tom Paxton & The DonJuans (Don Henry & Jon Vezner) at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org/ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Tom Rush at the Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A Street, Derry NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.tupelomusichall.com/
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dar Williams at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event/dar-williams/
Friday, October 25, 2024
Dar Williams at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Ward Hayden and the Outiers at the Lounge at The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.themusichall.org/events/
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Rindge Open Mic at the Meeting House, Rindge NH ~ 1-4pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552680656320 ~ featuring Garrels and Anderson
The Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Nashua Center for the Arts ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
High Street Coffee House at Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High Street, Boscawen NH ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.boscawencongregationalchurch.com/high-street-coffee-house.html ~ Wendy Keith featured
Tom Hsu at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Billy Prine presents Songs and Stories of John Prine at Bull Run, Shirley MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/bullrunrestaurant/events
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Lui Collins with Anand Nayak at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 3pm ET ~ https://www.luicollins.net/
Monday, November 11, 2024
Adrienne Lenker with Suzanne Vallie at Academy of Music, Northampton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.aomtheatre.com/
Friday, November 15, 2024
David Francey at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://facebook.com/1WordBarn https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Eve Pierce at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Monday, November 18, 2024
Peter Mulvey with Liza Constable at NOVA Arts, Keene NH ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.novaarts.org/
Tuesday, November 19. 2024
David Francey at Bass Hall. Peterborough, NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Friday, November 22, 2024
David Francey at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://facebook.com/1WordBarn https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Le Vent du Nord at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Seth Glier at Bass Hall. Peterborough, NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Jane Siberry at The Iron Horse, 18 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/
Friday, December 6, 2024
Dance! Newfields 1st Friday Contra Dance, Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields NH ~ 8-10:30pm ET ~ https://seacoastcontra.com/ ~ The house band is Strange Charm (Brad Robinson & Jim DiCarlo) with various guest musicians . 7:30pm newcomer lesson
High Street Coffee House at Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High Street, Boscawen NH ~ doors 6:30pm ET ~ https://www.boscawencongregationalchurch.com/high-street-coffee-house.html ~ Holiday themed Open Mic, no featured performer.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen at Bass Hall. Peterborough, NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Friday, December 13, 2024
Tom Hsu at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Ellis Paul and Radoslov Lorkovic at Bass Hall. Peterborough, NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.pfmsconcerts.org/
Friday, December 20. 2024
(Third Fridays) Bluegrasss Jam at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford MA ~ 7-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/1368388680467250/1368388693800582/
Scarlett Castiglioni at the Lounge of the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Lunasa – Celtic Holiday - at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Tom Smith at Francestown Town Hall, Francestown NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~ https://www.tomsmithmusic.com/?page_id=56