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.…

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,…

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…

…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,…

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…

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…

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.…

        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…

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…

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…

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…

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…