2022 Season
February 25, 2022 at 7:30
Streaming Concert (Online Tickets Only)
Eliza Edens
Born and raised in rural Massachusetts and currently living in Brooklyn, NY—via Colorado and then Philadelphia—Eliza Edens weaves together disparate influences of people and place into her work to create mesmerizing sonic tapestries with guitar and voice. With a love for tinkering with alternate tunings à la Nick Drake, a curious harmonic ear from years of childhood classical piano lessons, and an ever-expanding affinity for words and stories, Edens’ songs build a kaleidoscopic world that documents the parallels between hope and heartbreak.
The Whispering Tree
One of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC," The Whispering Tree is singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. Together, they craft richly immersive folk brimming with evocative lyrics, soaring vocals and a panoramic musicality. Their latest release, Invisible Forces debuted at #1 on the International Folk DJ charts and explores a deeply personal and political landscape, with themes of hope, despair and social consciousness.
April 8, 2022 at 7:30
In-Person and Streaming Tickets Available
Dwayne Haggins
Dwayne Haggins is a singer-songwriter who combines extraordinary musicianship with powerful vocals. He has been described as “the love child of Marvin Gaye and Doc Watson.” and “The John Legend of Rockabilly.” He has performed at the Portsmouth Music Hall and Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH; and the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH; sharing the stage with acts such as Chris Lane, Suzanne Santo, and Fitz and the Tantrums. He was signed to Verdict Music in November of 2021 and his Verdict debut LP is expected in the Spring of 2022.
The Bombadils
Canadian Folk Music Award nominees The Bombadils bring together bluegrass, Celtic, and singer-songwriter traditions with front-porch style and classical grace. Their lyrics are rife with poetry, scene-setting details, and clever turns of phrase, framed by dynamic arrangements, adventurous instrumental passages, and heavenly vocal harmony interlace. Canadian arts journalist Bob Mersereau describes their music as "folk tunes done with musical adventure and sophistication" and Elmore Magazine calls it "an enchanting folk romp."
May 13, 2022 at 7:30
In-Person and Streaming Tickets Available
Hallie Spoor
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Hallie Spoor has often been described as an "old soul." She’s a warm and honest storyteller who wears her heart on her sleeve, and whether it’s in her stage banter or her lyrics, you'll likely hear something at a show that will make you feel like you just talked to an old friend. Hallie is currently recording her 3rd album, set to release in 2022 and will likely hit the road in this spring to spread the word. Based out of Bedstuy, Brooklyn, she spends most of her time with her rescue tomcat, Mac Attack.
Skye Steele
Puerto Rican-American violinist, songwriter, and educator Skye Steele has toured as a solo artist throughout the US and Europe, as well as working as musical director and multi-instrumentalist for platinum-selling singer songwriter Vanessa Carlton. As an improvising violinist he has worked with jazz legends like Henry Butler, Anthony Braxton, and Lee Konitz, and with country and rock artists including Willie Nelson and Jolie Holland,. He has delved deeply into string-playing traditions from Turkey to Brazil.
October 21, 2022 at 7:30
In-Person and Streaming Tickets Available
Scott Cook
Scott Cook has been touring incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and elsewhere for over a decade, and released seven albums of straight-talking folk and roots along the way. All the hard miles notwithstanding, he still believes that songs can change your life, and your life can change the world.
Joshua Garcia
Joshua Garcia is a songwriter whose powerful lyrics and deeply moving vocals evoke comparisons to Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, his boyhood idols. He has gone from a virtual unknown to one of the most sought after singers in the NYC folk world, opening for Don McLean twice.
November 19, 2022 at 7:30
In-Person and Streaming Tickets Available
Alice Howe and Freebo present a unique study in contrasts, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock, folk, and blues icon. Each a compelling performer in their own right, they both lead and support each other in their well-crafted songs with flawless harmonies and tasteful instrumentation.
Alice Howe
Alice Howe is a warm and engaging performer becoming known for her soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals and brilliantly crafted songs. She has been marked as one to watch since the release of her 2017 EP You’ve Been Away So Long. The record debuted on the Folk Radio Charts with a #1 Most Played song, “Homeland Blues,” firmly establishing her as a rising star. In 2019. Alice has just completed her forthcoming album, recorded at iconic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, working with Freebo as her producer, arranger, and co-writer. The album, due out in Fall 2022, features ten new original songs backed by a world-class band.
Freebo
Freebo is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, and has distinguished himself as one of the great bassists of our time, playing on records with CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, and Neil Young as well as appearing on Saturday Night Live, The Midnight Special, The Muppet Show, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. Freebo's music reflects his compassionate concern for the world and people around him, and his lyrics and open stage banter have helped him connect with listeners worldwide. A live musical experience with Freebo is astute, insightful, clever, and truly melodic.
December 10, 2022 at 7:30
In-Person and Streaming Tickets Available
Annie Sumi
Annie Sumi is an ethereal-folk artist with a unique ability to capture the subtleties of nature and spin them into melodies. Her latest release, "Solastalgia", reflects on the permeability of landscape in the present age of the anthropocene. The album creates a soundscape that playfully explores the harsh-beauty of the Canadian wilderness. whether she is solo, surrounded by cello and violin, or accompanied by piano, her live performance is dynamic and mesmerizing.
Meghan Cary
Meghan Cary’s music has been hailed as healing, inspiring and infectiously joyful. Named Billboard’s “Critic’s Choice” for her debut EP, the stage actress turned folk rocker engages listeners with masterful storytelling and anthemic songs. Cary found solace in words and music after her fiancé unexpectedly passed away - and turned that passion into a platform empowering others to speak their truth by bravely sharing her own.