Past Shows
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Geoff Kaufman performs January 13, 2023!
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. He also chooses songs for their pure grace and beauty. Mostly, Geoff just loves to sing – a cappella or accompanied by guitar, concertina…
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Magpie on December 9!
Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner sing and share stories and histories about things that matter — both in where we’ve been and inspiration to do more! For 49 years Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner “Magpie” have been in the forefront of the social justice movement, using their music to teach and inspire. With two strong…
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Joe Jencks on November 11! 7:30 p.m.
Conservatory training, Irish roots, working-class upbringing: Socially-conscious, melodic music! Joe Jencks is an 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks is also co-founder…
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Check out our inspiring 2022-23 concert season lineup below!
Lucas Neil is a progressive and introspective songwriter. His songs move, evoke, and inspire a range of emotions and passions rarely accessed in every day life. Palpable in the atmosphere of his performances are his unique finger style guitar playing and the sense of togetherness in the room. He urges you to listen with an…
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Charlie King and Colleen Kattau perform May 20!
Charlie King and Colleen Kattau sing with a common passion that makes you believe the world could be saved by beauty. Their songs are like flowers growing from the hard soil of political realities, rooted in the belief that music can cultivate a new reality by embodying visions in song. The common repertoire they’ve developed…
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Ash & Eric on April 22! at 7:30 — in person! (only) Our famous refreshments are back!
Ash & Eric (Ash and Eric L’Esperance–formerly ‘The Promise is Hope’) have never shied away from life’s hard edges. Hailing from the “gritty heart” of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, MA — they find beauty in the challenge of being artists in a stubbornly-independent city. Their music reflects the hope and pain we all experience, sung…
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John Flynn live at 7:30 on March 18! – in person only!
Posted on February 13, 2022 by Friday Warmth and humor, sharp-eyed commentary, stories you’ll remember With guitar, harmonicas, and passionate perceptive words, John makes you laugh, makes you feel, makes you care. Expect a blend of warmth and humor, sharp-eyed commentary, brilliant performance, and a wide-open heart. John is known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on…
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John Denver tribute
Performances by Lauren Agnelli, Sally Rogers, Karen Ethier-Waring, Geoff Kaufman, Nick Evento, and Hugh Birdsall! Livestream concert: find the link on the day of the concert at youtube.com/allsoulsnewlondon. Thank you for your donation! $15-25 suggested. Payment options: EventBrite, Venmo, or by check to: Friday Night Folk at All Souls, 19 Jay St, New London, CT 06320 Donations will benefit…
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Geoff Kaufman performs January 14 at 7:30!
Geoff Kaufman leads us to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music from sailor songs to social justice and environmental songs. Geoff has touched audiences near and far–he has performed on board the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast, and at wonderful pre-Covid festivals in Europe. Songs of the sea, songs of…
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Ben and Nancy Parent perform with Steve Elci!
Passion! Harmonies! Singer songwriters! Performing at Mohegan Sun Friday, December 10 at 7:30 Tickets are $17 in advance, $10 for students and active Military with ID, and $20 at the door (as available). Get your tickets early! Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by December 9. Keeping us all Covid safe: Masks and proof of…
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Windborne performs at Friday Night Folk at 7:30 November 19!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12HwvPpWUx0 Vibrant energy, vocal agility, connection, and stories about the music they sing. “A feast of a cappella harmonies.” Peter Amidon The internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Windborne includes four singers grew up immersed in the traditional song and dance communities of New England. Over the past decade, Windborne has sought out masters of traditional singing…
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Shawn Taylor on October 22 at 7:30
Wandering roots troubadour Shawn Taylor weaves songs from many threads– from Appalachian to island groves, gritty rock to sparse folk ballads, finger-style twisters to gut busting blues. “His lyrics dabble in a wonderful gritty naturalism,” wrote Dan Barry of the New Haven Advocate. Tickets are $17 advance, $10 for students and active Military with ID, and $20 at the door…
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Braiden Sunshine and Jake Kulak! 7:30 on Friday, April 23!
Premiering on YouTube Live! The first hour will be acoustic performances by Jake and Braiden, followed by a “full band show.” Connecticut native Jake Kulak and his trio are a must-see act no matter what size stage they are taking. Kulak is a fiery blues musician with an old soul and a rock aesthetic…
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The Nields: Nerissa and Katryna will be in concert with Friday Night Folk Remote on March 19 at 7:30!
Songs tackle critical social issues… the message of hope pulses through. The show will stream simultaneously on YouTube and Facebook. No ticket required, but donations are very much appreciated! The Nields make every song a short story–it’s infectious stuff! Their new lyrics reflect what we might hope for our country: “…and crown thy good in…
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The Nields: April 4, 2020
Katryna and Nerissa’s songs tackle critical issues––the climate crisis (“The Kids Always Get It”), injustice at the border (“Goodbye, Mexico,” “Jesus Was a Refugee”), the fragility of our democracy (“America the Beautiful”). The message of hope pulses through. The concert will be on Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 at All Souls UU, 19 Jay Street,…
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Atwater Donnelly Trio on Saturday March 14
A bit different and always entertaining, the award-winning Atwater~Donnelly Trio provides a compelling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry. Elwood Donnelly and Aubrey Atwater play an astounding array of instruments includes the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, limberjacks, feet and more.…
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Geoff Kaufman and Judy Gorman on January 11
Geoff Kaufman sings songs of the earth, the sea, the heart and the spirit—from traditional to original. From poignant songs of people in struggle to humorous glimpses of human foibles, Geoff’s music spurs us to care for the earth and each other… Judy Gorman, whose music is inspired by American gospel, jazz, folk, and blues,…
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The Vox Hunters on Saturday, December 14
The Vox Hunters, “voice hunters”, are Armand Aromin and Benedict Gagliardi. They bring new life to old songs with tight harmonies. They write songs set in their beloved Rhode Island. Their motto of “play local and play often” has the ethos of folk clubs of the ‘50s and ‘60s, while their tight harmonies and varied…
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Dave Mallett at All Souls on Saturday, November 9: Inch by Inch, Row by Row, gonna to make this garden grow…
…singing with the conviction that folk can still be heroic. – The New York Times Like Maine lobsters, smooth Kentucky bourbon and 57 Thunderbirds, Mallett has proved himself to be a true American treasure. – Richmond Times Dispatch David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine. In a career that spans four decades,…
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Nancy Parent on May 10!
When she’s not teaching or busy with family, Nancy Parent sings, writes songs, and plays pedal steel with The Rivergods. Her doctoral thesis analyzed science education in contemporary Native American communities. “I was in overdrive. I had to write five pages a day,” she noted. At night she would pull together old lyrics to help…
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The Kennedys on April 12!
Folk-laced musical tapestry: Skill, surprises, sweet emotion In more than two decades together, the New York duo The Kennedys has covered a broad musical landscape, surveying acoustic songwriting, organic rock, and a Byrds-inspired jangle that drew the attention of Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, and most notably Nanci Griffith. They are brimming with ideas and new…
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Tom Chapin in concert: March 15
Tom Chapin is one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music – New York Times March 15 at 7:30: Unity Hall, All Souls UU, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT Tom Chapin, who has established a reputation for heartfelt songcraft and charismatic performances, will come to Friday Night Folk on March 15.…