In person and livestream! Tickets on Humanitix$25 advance, $30 at the door
or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by April 11 to reserve a seat. In addition, a livestream option will go live the night of the concert on Youtube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon.
With 27 albums and three GRAMMY awards, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered a lot of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist, concert performer, storyteller and activist, heʼs performed on Broadway and worked extensively in television, radio and film.
Chapin is an advocate for environmental causes, issues of hunger and social justice, and a supporter of music and the arts in public schools. Through it all, Tom keeps writing smart, thoughtful, funny and beautiful songs.
next at Friday Night Folk: May 17 Seat Of Our Pants: Delightful! –our final show of this season!
Skylark Trad Band is a trio of folk musicians whose repertoire spans maritime music, folk music of the British Isles, early American music, and a smattering of other traditions. Tight harmonies, strong vocal tones, and a depth of knowledge about the songs, tunes and their medley of instruments provide depth and variety in their shows.
A.J. Wright (they, them), born to a family of folk musicians and with a degree in classical cello, exudes competence and drives their musical momentum. Kate McCann (she, her), a banjo player who is also a classically trained soprano, provides rich high notes often rare in a touring band. Yves Corbiere (she, her) sews the trio together with charming balladry and vibrant bow strokes on the fiddle.
In festivals, private events, and aboard tall ships along the eastern seaboard, Skylark interweaves sing-along favorites with ballads from the annals of history. Whether on land or sea, Skylark’s diverse sounds and joyful stage presence are a delight.
A concert to benefit affordable housing: Talented local performers share their voices to raise funds for the Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust. This “by the people for the people” nonprofit holds land for affordable housing, food production, community gatherings, and green space.
Donate via Venmo: @FridayNightFolk-Remote
Tributeperformers:
Geoff Kaufman
Mike Bailey with Judy Beisler
Hugh Birdsall
The Carolans w/Tim Lambert
Gilead Road – Glen and Lizzie
Nick Evento with Charlie Schott
Karen Ethier-Waring
Bernadette Golden
Carl Franklin
Tickets: available on Humanitix or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by February 15 to reserve a seat. Suggested donation $20.
Ancient ballads, work songs, songs of love, poignant songs of people in struggle…
Geoff Kaufman sings about issues of social justice, the climate crisis and our need to find common ground–plus songs chosen for their pure grace and beauty. Mostly, Geoff just loves to sing – a cappella or accompanied by guitar, concertina or bones.
Geoff leads us to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music. He promotes audience participation, the “live” in live performance. Geoff has performed on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast, and at festivals in Europe.
Geoff will be featured on WCNI 90.9FM on January 8th at 8 a.m., hosted by Dot of Gramma’s Attic!
$17 advance, $20 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on Humanitix! or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by the day before the concert.
February 16, 2024 John Prine and Nanci Griffith tribute – a benefit concert. John Prine’s songs have been recorded by iconic singers like Johnny Cash, Bette Midler, and Bonnie Raitt, and by country stars, too.
March 15, 2024 Skylark AJ Wright, Kate McCann, Yves Corbiere: their music ranges from old-time tunes to English and Irish ballads, to jazz – perhaps with a song of the sea thrown in.
April 12, 2024 Tom Chapin sings for families, community, nature, and social justice: “When in doubt, do something.” Advance Tickets
Zoë Lewis: “A masterful combination of song, performance and artistry with a contagiously positive attitude and free spirit. Probably one of the most charismatic performances I’ve ever seen.” – Bay Guardian, San Francisco, CA
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on Humanitix! or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by the day before the concert.
Lara’s songs are soulful, poetic treasure maps that point to the wisdom, grit and joy of underdogs & misfits, connection & courage, love & loss, hardship & hope, resilience & transformation.
A singer-songwriter-poet-performer-author and policy social worker, she writes masterful modern folk-americana music, sings and leads with authenticity, integrity, humor and heart, and delivers performances that inspire, uplift and entertain.
Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on Humanitix or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by Thursday before the concert. Scan to preview on a mobile device:
Celebration of Music – myriad performers, amazing talent! This is a benefit for All Souls, our concert home–where we’re building a new community room!
October 20, 2023 Lara Herscovitch a gem of a modern American troubadour. “Songwriting at its best” –Sound Waves Magazine
November 17, 2023: Zoë Lewis: gypsy jazz, swing, world-beat grooves, original tunes, quirky storytelling, and a huge sense of humor — an upbeat and joyous show! Tickets are now available on Humanitix! $20 advance, $25 at the door.
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December no FNFolk this month
January 12, 2024 Geoff Kaufman “acoustic music with a pinch of salt” — sailor songs, environmental and social justice songs and stories, some harkening back to his time on the Sloop Clearwater
February 16, 2024 John Prine and Nanci Griffith tribute – a benefit concert. John Prine’s songs have been recorded by iconic singers like Johnny Cash, Bette Midler, and Bonnie Raitt, and by country stars, too.
Nanci, much loved, often included closely-observed tales of small-town life in her songwriting
March 15, 2024 Skylark AJ Wright, Kate McCann, Yves Corbiere: their music ranges from old-time tunes to English and Irish ballads, to jazz – perhaps with a song of the sea thrown in.
April 12, 2024 Tom Chapin Not only can he sing our socks off, but Tom Chapin walks the walk for social justice, saying, “When in doubt, do something.”
May 17, 2024 Seat of our Pants – the band! love and enthusiasm — and songs that get you thinking about the world around you
known for her crystal clear voice and cheering a crowd to sing!
Folk singer, songwriter and educator Sally Rogers has performed from coast to coast at festivals, concerts, schools, and most any other public place you can imagine. Sally can draw out the shyest child (or adult!) with her music. She began her touring career in 1979, encouraged by Stan Rogers, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, and she appeared a dozen times on A Prairie Home Companion. Her travels have taken her to Europe, China, Hungary and Poland, and across the United States.
Much of Sally’s time is spent teaching music in the public schools as an artist-in-residence. Her gorgeous singing voice, boundless energy and good humor are welcomed from coast to coast.
Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by May 18.
the new generation of folk— Kitama Cahill-Jackson in the New York Times
KINDNESS IS POSSIBLE & HOPE IS AN OPTION – IT IS UP TO US TO BE THE CHANGE.
Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by April 20.
Kristen Graves is a folk singer, songwriter and humanitarian noted by Rolling Stone and the New York Times, and given her own day across the state of Connecticut by Governor Malloy for her musicianship and activism. She has shared stages with Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, Peter Yarrow, Noel (Paul) Stookey, Rusted Root, Holly Near, Dar Williams, Guy Davis, Dan Zanes, David Amram, and many more. Her latest album “Now Ain’t the Time for Tears” is available on iTunes.
Kala Farnham: Armed with her voice and an entourage of instruments, Kala Farnham set out with one vision: To inspire through the power of musical storytelling. Drawing from a classical and theatrical background, she presents a hallmark reinvention of the folk tradition, drawing audiences into imaginative vantagescapes of the familiar world.
7:30 on March 24 — doors open 7 p.m.
Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door (students and active Military with ID $10). Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by March 23.
“It’s always great to perform at any venue that’s designed for listening... It lets the songs shine, the music breathe … it allows for nuance and subtlety that you sacrifice in a louder venue.”
-Ben Parent of The Rivergods
Norwich Bulletin 9/22/11
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Folk Music
Folk music traditions lend to its accessibility and popularity in social situations.