Past Shows
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Geoff Kaufman and Reggie Harris on January 18!
Geoff and Reggie: Songs of the earth, the heart and the spirit… Two well-loved performers for a double bill concert and a special evening! Troubadour Geoff Kaufman’s music spurs us to care, both for the earth and for each other. Reggie Harris, a songwriter “of great passion,” merges a world-wise point…
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Daphne Lee Martin on December 7!
Daphne Lee Martin A life shaped by art, travel, and exploration, by mile markers, rear view mirrors, and wanderlust. Singer songwriter Daphne Lee Martin has juggled multiple roles through her career, balancing a road warrior’s commitment to the road with a sound that blends the traditions of southern roots music with the sharp sensibilities of…
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Windborne Singers on November 16!
Windborne Singers will share their harmonies in a performance at Friday Night Folk, 19 Jay Street in New London on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan, Lauren Breunig, and Jeremy Carter-Gordon share a vibrant energy onstage – their connection to each other and to the music clearly evident. They are…
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Kate Callahan and Kristen Graves on May 4!
Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton on April 20! Paxton Channels the Spirit of a Bygone Era… – the Village Voice Still in his 20s, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920s and making them wish they could stay there for good. Jerron performed to a sold out audience at the…
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The Royal Boys trio on March 16: The Vox Hunters and Craig Edwards
Friday Night Folk is pleased to welcome The Royal Boys, aka The Vox Hunters and Craig Edwards, for our March 16 concert. The Royal Boys will join to share their love for traditional Irish music as well as an eclectic amalgam of songs. Armand Aromin and Benedict Gagliardi, the Vox Hunters, are seekers and singers…
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Double Bill: Geoff Kaufman and Sally Rogers on January 19
Geoff Kaufman leads his audiences to the great truths, humor, and beauty in folk music. Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and compelling insights into history are woven into Geoff’s concerts. Songs of the sea, the earth, the heart and the spirit—all…
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The Crossing – A Musical Journey, by Maggie’s Guitar on Dec. 8
On December 8 at 7:30, Maggie’s Guitar will perform “Crossing: The Musical,” a stage play. Original songs tell the story of a journey to America, with the joy and sorrow, pride and prejudice discovered along the way. Buy Tickets December 8 at 7:30 CROSSING: A MUSICAL JOURNEY is a based on a true story of…
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Coming Friday, November 17: Lucy Kaplansky!
Lucy Kaplansky “Fusing alternative country, roots rock, and folk music with rare style and intelligence — not to mention a truly charming stage presence — Lucy presents her thoughtful songs about the human condition with warmth and power.” — Freight & Salvage and from The Boston Globe: In her latest album, “Reunion,” Lucy Kaplansky sings…
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“Everybody Knows” Leonard Cohen Tribute on Friday, October 13
Cohen’s songwriting and worldly-wise, deep-voiced words and music touched many. In his 82 years, Leonard Cohen explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Early compositions included “Suzanne,” “Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye,” and “Bird on a Wire.” His song “Hallelujah” became the most-covered song in history. Hugely influential, Leonard Cohen was admired…
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Joe Jencks on September 22!
Friday Night Folk is thrilled to open our season with Joe Jencks of the band “Brother Sun.” From Joe’s website: Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter and educator based in Chicago, IL. He is known for merging musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Joe Jencks has spent the last 18 years touring,…
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Coming May 12: The Johnson Girls
COMING MAY 12: THE JOHNSON GIRLS An all-woman acappella ensemble has thrilled audiences worldwide Friday Night Folk at All Souls presents The Johnson Girls in concert May 12 in Unity Hall at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT. Widely acclaimed for the powerhouse performances of rousing work sings, haunting…
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Coming April 21: Richard Shindell
COMING APRIL 21: RICHARD SHINDELL “The thinking man’s folksinger.” Friday Night Folk at All Souls presents Richard Shindell in concert April 21st in Unity Hall at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT. Originally from New York, now dividing his time between Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York’s Hudson Valley, Richard Shindell’s…
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Coming March 24, 2017: Zoe Lewis
COMING MARCH 24: ZOË LEWIS Songs for Building Bridges not Walls! Folk songs, travel tales, vintage jazz and humor to give you hope and keep you strong. Friday Night Folk is pleased to present eclectic singer-songwriter Zoë Lewis on March 24 at All Souls Unitarian-Universalist Congregation, at 19 Jay Street, New London, CT. Zoë Lewis is…
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For Pete’s Sake 2017!
COMING FEBRUARY 24: FOR PETE’S SAKE! A PETE SEEGER TRIBUTE CONCERT Tickets for this concert are now SOLD OUT. There are no more ticket reservations available. You can still make a donation to START FRESH, by clicking on the DONATION option on the EventBrite website, but making a donation will not give you a seat…
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COMING JANUARY 20: GEOFF KAUFMAN and STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN
Friday Night Folk is pleased to welcome two great folk acts to the stage for its January 20 concert. Beloved troubadour Geoff Kaufman will take the Friday Night Folk stage with a variety of folk, maritime and Americana music. Husband and wife performers Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen will delight audiences with their beautiful vocal and instrumental musicianship. The…
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October 21, 2016: The Kennedys
The Kennedys: October 21st In a career that spans two decades, New York duo The Kennedys have covered a broad musical landscape, surveying power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic rock (rooted in their early days in Austin), and a Byrds-inspired jangle that drew the attention of Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, and most notably Nanci Griffith. Pete…
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Boxcar Lilies at Friday Night Folk on September 16th!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2592289 Friday Night Folk will open its 2016-2017 with the Massachusetts-based trio The Boxcar Lilies. Combining spine-tingling three-part harmony and savvy songwriting, The Boxcar Lilies have made a name for themselves with their signature mix of folk, country, blues, and bluegrass-tinged Americana music. Though each member of the group has a distinct and exceptional singing…
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Friday Night Folk 2016-17 Concert Series
This season, we are providing an opportunity to purchase tickets for all 8 of our concerts at a discounted rate! For just $130, have your seat guaranteed at 8 great concerts. Season tickets are available now through September 16, 2016. PURCHASE A SEASON PASS HERE: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2592309 You told us who you’d like to see at Friday…