| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | KYST 201 Workshop for Indie Musicians with Laura Cortese and Shannon HeatonPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music August 11-August 12, 2010 Laura Cortese & Shannon Heaton return to Club Passim with their fabulous KYST Workshop for indie musicians: Keep your sh**t together as an independent musician and feeling great while doing it! In this two-day (Aug. 11 and 12) intensive workshop acousta-popster Laura Cortese and Irish trad diva Shannon Heaton offer sassy, entertaining and invaluable strategies for booking, promoting, touring, and building a strong and enduring act. Building on KYST 101, which explored touring/marketing... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 08/11/10-
08/12/10 | Cambridge |
Lyle Lovett & His Large BandPresented by Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park August 13, 2010 Four-time Grammy® award winner Lyle Lovett and His Large Band always shake things up with an eclectic array of music styles incorporating country, folk, pop, gospel, blues, jazz and big-band swing. Lovett is one of the most distinctive and original artists to break into music, originally being billed a country artist, but shifting into an array of genres with a large cult following. Lovett combines his witty lyrics with a big band-style ensemble complete with guitars, a cellist, a... | Lowell Summer Music Series | 08/13/10 | Lowell |
Roy Book Binder with Tom Smith openingPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center August 13, 2010 "Nobody writes in the idiom better than Roy Book Binder. He is a master player, singer, writer and teller of tales� true tales. He wrote THE PREACHER PICKED THE GUITAR and passed it on to me. It is an honor to include it here." Jorma Kaukonen 2/16/07 Roy Book Binder, is a Blues Singing, guitar picking, song writing raconteur, and has been for the past 40 years! Roy has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air, featured on the Emmy award winning... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 08/13/10 | Framingham |
Dar Williams with IBIS Chamber Music SocietyPresented by IBIS Chamber Music Society at National Heritage Museum August 15, 2010 Singer/songwriter Dar Williams has long been a luminous presence in today’s pop-folk music scene and a regular on the touring circuit. Stereo-type raves: “Dar Williams may be the best female singer-songwriter in America today,” and Paste hails her as “one of the genre’s central figures.” Her deeply felt, insightful songs and sweet singing voice have a broad appeal that transcends the boundaries of gender and generation, and her unique musical style... | IBIS Chamber Music Society | 08/15/10 | Lexington |
Justin Nozuka with Alex CubaPresented by Bowery Presents at Royale August 19, 2010 Justin Nozuka's new album, You I Wind Land And Sea, encompasses a dozen deep, liberating tracks that expand on the acoustic folk-soul foundation base Nozuka laid with Holly and introduce key influences that Nozuka couldn't convey without his band. The moody, tribal "Gray" checks Jeff Buckley as much as Ray LaMontagne; "Carried You" nods to Philly soul and disco, first single "My Heart Is Yours" applies gospel devotion to romantic soul, and "Unwoken Dream... | Bowery Presents | 08/19/10 | Boston |
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Tripping LilyPresented by Arts Foundation of Cape Cod August 20, 2010 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Tripping Lily, original acoustic folk in Sandwich on Friday, August 20, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at the gazebo at Henry T. Wing School on Route 130 in Sandwich, in association with the Sandwich Visitor Services Board. The concert is part of the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series and is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the concerts. There will be no rain dates. For the full schedule and more info: ... | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | 08/20/10 | |
Edwards & Montgomery Acoustic DuoPresented by ME Productions at Shalin Liu Performance Center August 20, 2010 Jonathan Edwards and James Montgomery Acoustic Duo. Two legends share the same stage for the first time! Music City News says, "(Jonathan)One of the most distinctive voices on record...". Peter Wolf Says, "(Montgomery) The John Mayall of New England." Folk-Rock and Blues fusion will echo down the Cape Anne coastline as these masters bring a unique show to the World Class Shalin Liu Performance Center. | ME Productions | 08/20/10 | Rockport |
American StorytellersPresented by Norman Rockwell Museum at Norman Rockwell Museum July 8-August 26, 2010 Join us for inspiring conversations and performances celebrating the art of visual storytelling and the contributions of noted American illustrators--from Norman Rockwell to William Steig--who inspire us to see the world in new and exciting ways. From musicians to cartoonists, these exciting programs are the ideal way to spend a Thursday night! | Norman Rockwell Museum | 07/08/10-
08/26/10 | Stockbridge |
Jubilee GardensPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center August 27, 2010 Featuring all original songs by Jubilee Connolly, Jubilee Gardens is a 9-piece acoustic rock adventure! Led by Jubilee himself on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Dan Hunt on lead guitar, the band also includes Dan's wife Gail on acoustic bass and backing vocals; the mighty Ed Melikian on oud; Reiner Reichel on violin; Mary Servatious, cello; WICN's evening drive time host Joe Zupan on drums; Luis Fraire, percussion; and Paul Provost on piano. Jubilee Gardens is currently working on their... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 08/27/10 | Framingham |
Natalie MacMasterPresented by Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park August 28, 2010 Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler known as an electrifying performer whose passionate proficiency on the beloved four-string amplifies the traditional East Coast sound for contemporary times. It’s a signature sound that has resonated with world audiences through 10 albums, multiple gold sales figures and 27 years; numerous Juno and East Coast Music Awards; two honorary degrees (from Niagara University, NY, and Trent University) and an honorary doctorate (St. Thomas... | Lowell Summer Music Series | 08/28/10 | Lowell |
NightingalePresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center August 28, 2010 Over the past decade the three superb musicians who make up Nightingale, Becky Tracy (fiddle), Jeremiah McLane (piano, accordion), and Keith Murphy (guitar, mandolin, foot percussion, vocals), have charmed audiences with their vibrant and imaginative explorations of musical traditions that carry listeners across New England to Quebec, Newfoundland, Ireland, France, and beyond. Hailed in Sing Out! Magazine for their "impeccable playing...danceable and exciting, with a reflective... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 08/28/10 | Framingham |
13th Annual Rhythm & Roots FestivalPresented by Lagniappe Productions September 3-September 5, 2010 The biggest roots music festival in New England with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, Americana & more - this year featuring Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Texas Tornados, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, Geoff Muldaur & the Texas Sheiks, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Little Freddie King, Marcia Ball, Donna the Buffalo, Johnny Nicholas & the Texas All-Stars, Magnolia, Jeffery Broussard & the... | Lagniappe Productions | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | |
Catie CurtisPresented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick September 10, 2010 It's no easy task to mix anthemic rock rhythms, dark, heart-worn ballads and giddy pop, but Curtis -- "a folk-pop goddess" according to The New Yorker -- does so with disarming ease. Catie has always been a pop-leaning writer in folk clothing -- both musically engaging and lyrically risky. | TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick | 09/10/10 | Natick |
7th annual Revels RiverSingPresented by Revels at Weeks Footbridge September 19, 2010 Join thousands of voices in song as Revels celebrates the first day of fall with a free giant community "sing" along the banks of the Charles River by the Weeks Footbridge in Cambridge. Dozens of community chorus members will lead the singing, members of Actors' Shakespeare Project will read poetry and sax great Stan Strickland will perform a sunset serenade. Song sheets will be provided so bring your best voices and sing along! TIMELINE: Pre-show festivities begin in Harvard... | Revels | 09/19/10 | Cambridge |
The Tallest Man on Earth with S.Carey of Bon IverPresented by Bowery Presents at Somerville Theatre October 1, 2010 In 2008, The Tallest Man on Earth released "Shallow Grave,one of 2008's most powerful records, one that Pitchfork praised, calling Matsson "a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting." Shallow Grave could not have been more simple, just Matsson's commanding vocals with an acoustic guitar or banjo, recorded at his home in Dalarna, Sweden. Although the album was released on the Swedish label Gravitation without the help of widespread distribution, the story of... | Bowery Presents | 10/01/10 | Somerville |
Dance in the FellsPresented by Two Roads October 9, 2010 Dance in the Fells is a site-specific dance festival taking place in the Medford, Winchester and Stoneham corners of the Middlesex Fells. DITF seeks to broaden audiences of dance by appealing to both lovers of the art form as well as hiking/nature enthusiasts -- and offer a fresh view of the Fells landscape through live music and dance. The event is free and open to the public. Performances will occur between 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010. (Rain date is Saturday, October 16.) | Two Roads | 10/09/10 | |
Intermediate Fiddle with Hanneke CasselPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 12, 2010 Tuesdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 19, 26 $110 / $90 The focus of these courses will be to explore traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. We will learn about the elements that characterize these styles of fiddle music--bowings, grace notes, and others. Tunes will be taught by EAR, and students are asked to bring a recording device to class. Similar material will be taught in both the intermediate and advanced classes, the difference being the rate at... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10-
10/12/10 | Cambridge |
Beginning Fiddle with Kimberley FraserPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 13-October 18, 2010 Mondays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 This six-week course will encompass your basic "fiddle from scratch" class and is geared towards people with minimal or no previous experience. Students will learn how to tune and hold the fiddle, along with some basic scales. The goal will be to learn and memorize some basic and popular session tunes. There will also be focus on ear training development. By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/13/10-
10/18/10 | Cambridge |
Advanced Fiddle with Hanneke CasselPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 18, 2010 Tuesdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 19, 26 $110 / $90 The focus of these courses will be to explore traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. We will learn about the elements that characterize these styles of fiddle music--bowings, grace notes, and others. Tunes will be taught by EAR, and students are asked to bring a recording device to class. Similar material will be taught in both the intermediate and advanced classes, the difference being the rate at... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10-
10/18/10 | Cambridge |
Guitar 1 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 19, 2010 Tuesdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 Would you love to learn to play the guitar but wonder if you're too old, too slow, have no natural musical ability or just too busy? I've been teaching people as young as 3 and as old as 89 lessons for over 20 years and know from experience everyone can learn and enjoy playing the guitar. This class is for you if you've never played guitar before or know just a small amount. The group format offers a fun opportunity to learn... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10-
10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Guitar 2 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 19, 2010 Tuesdays [8:00 pm – 9:15 pm] Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 This class is a continuation of Guitar 3 and for you if you’d like to continue working with bar chords and open tunings. As long as you can play bar chords with relative comfort this class should be a good fit for you. As with all of my classes, each week we learn a song or two each of which contains a skill set; new chords, strumming & finger picking patterns, information about navigating sheet music and tabs.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10-
10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Guitar 3 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 19, 2010 Wednesdays [6:30 pm – 7:45 pm] Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 This class is a continuation of Guitar 2 and for you if you’d like to work on making friends with bar chords. As with all of my classes, each week we learn a song or two each of which contains a skill set; new chords, strumming & finger picking patterns, information about navigating sheet music and tabs. Toward the end of the semester I’ll introduce you to open tunings and fun ways to explore using them.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10-
10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Songwriting 101 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 20, 2010 Wednesdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 If you're not only drawn to listen to music but have also to play it, you're a songwriter; if you've never written a song before it's only because your songwriting "faucet" hasn't been opened yet. Opening your faucet is what this class is all about. Each week we will do specific, simple exercises that keep your pen moving and take the mystery out of writing songs. You'll also learn about basic song structure, creating... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10-
10/20/10 | Cambridge |
Americana Ensemble Class with Lloyd Thayer and Eric McDonaldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 Have you taken a class and you're ready to play songs with other instruments? Join the Americana Ensemble and get some experience playing with mandolin players, fiddlers, guitarists, vocalists, and more. Singer-songwriters, join us if you'd like to work on arrangements of your songs with a band. All instruments are welcome. We'll be covering Americana, folk, blues, country, old-time and bluegrass. The specific genres and songs... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10-
10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Beginning Harmonica with Lloyd ThayerPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 Would you like to add another instrument to your repertoire, without carrying yet one more thing around? Well, have we got the instrument for you! Not only is a harmonica cheap, and fun to play, it easily fits in your pocket and can go anywhere with you. This class will start at the very beginning with basic techniques and move through a variety of styles, including straight harp and cross harp. We will explore the music of... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10-
10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Beginning Mandolin with Eric McDonaldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 In this course, we will start with the basics and give students a solid base of knowledge from which to build upon. We will cover basic technique, chord structures up the neck and improvisation. We will incorporate music theory, but do most of our work by ear. Using a group of simple fiddle tunes and songs, we will build a pallet of ideas that will hopefully inspire students to continue study on their own. We'll talk about... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10-
10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Performance Techniques with Sean P. Rogan of Big D and the Kids TablePresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 27, 2010 Wednesdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 15, 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Anxiety is one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when performing live. In this class, you will have the chance to perform in front of your peers and receive constructive criticism. Everyone will be a performer as well as an audience member. The class will be based around honesty and respect. Performing is a very physical act, in addition to being mental and emotional. Gain an awareness of your body, mind and song.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10-
10/27/10 | Cambridge |
Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway, "Boom!"Presented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Sanders Theatre January 21, 2011 Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway delighted Celebrity Series audiences with their show “Sibling Revelry” in 2004. Now these Tony-nominated sisters bring their unique rapport and golden voices to their new show, “Boom!” Celebrating the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, “Boom!” features the music of stars like Joni Mitchell, Carole King, The Beatles, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder; and songs like “Both Sides Now,” “Up, Up, and Away,”... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 01/21/11 | Cambridge |
American Legacies: The Del McCoury Band with Preservation Hall Jazz BandPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Symphony Hall March 19, 2011 Bluegrass and jazz get together at the crossroads of American musical legend when the Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band share the stage to celebrate mutual 50th anniversaries. The high lonesome sound of the Appalachians meets the hot and rollicking jazz of New Orleans, creating a seamless blend of traditional harmonies to lift the soul. Be there to witness the coming together of two extraordinary groups of musicians from two distinctly American, but utterly complementary,... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 03/19/11 | Boston |
Sweet Honey In The RockPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Symphony Hall May 6, 2011 For over 30 years, Sweet Honey In The Rock has moved audiences mightily, singing and signing their way across the epic landscape of African-American music and culture from the blues to gospel, reggae and hip hop. At every performance, Sweet Honey In The Rock delivers songs of hope, justice, love, and peace with a pure, smooth, fabulous sound as only these vocal masters can. Believe it! "Trying to describe an evening spent with Sweet Honey In The Rock would be like trying to describe... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 05/06/11 | Boston |
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