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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Magpie tonight!

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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