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 or bones.

Geoff leads us to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music. He has performed on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast, and at festivals in Europe. Geoff often promotes audience participation, loving the “live” in live performance.

7:30 on January 13 — doors open 7 p.m.

In Person! 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 January 12.

Livestream option will go live on this site the night of the concert by donation to Geoff’s PayPal. https://www.youtube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon.

Unity Hall at All Souls UU 19 Jay Street, New London CT 06320

“You are sounding just as wonderful as ever.” Sally Rogers​

“​I love hearing all of your stories.” Allison Kelly

“Great concert and choice of songs!” Judith MacDonald​

Covid precautions: Proof of vaccination or recent test required.

2023 Concerts: all Friday Night Folk concerts begin at 7:30 pm 

• Feb 10: The Crossing by Mike Bailey – benefit concert for refugees: StartFresh
• March 24: Kala Farnham
• April 21: Kristen Graves
• May 12: Kat and Brad

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 voices in harmony and superb instrumental arrangements, their sound is powerful and moving.   Award-winning recording artists, singers, songwriters, musical historians, playwrights, actors and social activists, Terry and Greg are proud to be, as Pete Seeger said of them, “…more links in the chain”, dedicating their lives and music to leaving this world a better place.

Tickets: $17 in advance ($10 for students and active Military with ID) and $20 at the door. Tickets on EventBrite or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by December 8 to reserve your seat. 

Unity Hall at All Souls UU 19 Jay Street, New London CT 06320

Upcoming FNFolk 2022-23 Concerts: all concerts 7:30 pm (doors open at 7)

• January 13: Geoff Kaufman
• Feb 10: The Crossing by Mike Bailey – benefit concert for refugees: StartFresh
• March 24: Kala Farnham
• April 21: Kristen Graves
• May 12: Kat and Brad

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 of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences, noted for his merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.

Tickets: $17 in advance ($10 for students and active Military with ID) and $20 at the door. Tickets on EventBrite or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by November 10 to reserve your seat. 

Unity Hall at All Souls UU 19 Jay Street, New London CT 06320

Upcoming FNFolk 2022-23 Concerts: all concerts 7:30 pm (doors open at 7)

• Dec 9: Magpie Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner
• January 13: Geoff Kaufman
• Feb 10: The Crossing by Mike Bailey – benefit concert for refugees: StartFresh
• March 24: Kala Farnham
• April 21: Kristen Graves
• May 12: Kat and Brad

Lucas Neil

September 16

7:30 p.m. at All Souls UU

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 open mind and love with an open heart. 

September 16 at 7:30 — doors open 7 p.m. Tickets: $17 in advance ($10 for students and active Military with ID) and $20 at the door. Tickets on EventBrite or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by September 15 to reserve your seat. 

Unity Hall at All Souls UU 19 Jay Street, New London CT 06320

FNFolk 2022-23 Concerts:

• Sept 16: Lucas Neil tickets on EventBrite
• Oct. 14: Musical Celebration with All Souls performers tickets at the door
• Nov. 11: Joe Jencks tickets on EventBrite or call All Souls to reserve
• Dec 9: Magpie Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner
• January 13: Geoff Kaufman
• Feb 10: The Crossing by Mike Bailey – benefit concert for refugees
• March 24: Kala Farnham
• April 21: Kristen Graves
• May 12: Kat and Brad

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 is rich, harmonious, and brimful of comic relief.

Charlie King and Colleen Kattau will perform at 7:30 on Friday May 20 at Friday Night Folk at All Souls, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT.

Tickets

$17 in advance ($10 for students and active Military with ID) and $20 at the door. Tickets on EventBrite or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by May 19 to reserve your seat. 

Online viewing: We are offering on a livestream option for those far away — The concert link will appear on the All Souls YouTube channel the afternoon of the concert.  Charlie and Colleen welcome your donations to Charlie King Music or send a check to Charlie King, PO Box 24, Shelburne Falls MA 01370.  

Our famous refreshments will again be available! The Covid mask requirement has been currently been lifted. Please check fridaynightfolk.org for any change. 

Charlie has been at the heart of American folk music for 50 years.  His songs have been recorded and sung by Pete Seeger, Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert, John McCutcheon, Arlo Guthrie, Peggy Seeger, Chad Mitchell and Judy Small.  He is the 2018 recipient of the Phil Ochs Award, recognizing his music and activism for social and political justice in the spirit of Phil Ochs. Pete Seeger nominated Charlie for the Sacco-Vanzetti Social Justice Award, which he received in November 1999, and in 2014 he received the Joe Hill Award, a lifetime achievement award for excellence in the field of labor culture.

Colleen is a bilingual vocalist songwriter who stirs listeners with her clear voice, collective spirit and rhythmic sensibility. She’s been called “our lady of peace” for bringing diverse people together in song. She has recorded seven albums and three benefit compilations for environmental and peace actions. Her 2020 album is Besos Kisses. Her music has been featured on Democracy Now, and she performs at Phil Ochs nights. 

Charlie King: CharlieKing.org

Colleen Kattau: ColleenKattau.com

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 the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit—all of these are in Geoff Kaufman’s ditty bag. At the core of Geoff’s performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. Geoff likes to stress the “live” in live performance, promoting participation by voice, heart or mind.

“…we are stunned by the beauty of your music.” – a fan in Corpus Christi, TX

Covid precautions: Proof of vaccination (or a test within 72 hours) and masks are required, and, sadly, our famous refreshments will not be served. Bring a water bottle!

Tickets: $17 in advance, $10 for students and active Military with ID, and $20 at the door (as available). Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by January 13.