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March 2026
Hartford Community Contradance with First Time String Band
$15
The First Time String Band will play for this month's Hartford Community Dance. The caller will be Don Veino. The band this month will be Howie Bursen on banjo, Deck Naiforth on spoons and harmonica, Dan Lanier on fiddle and Sally Rogers on rhythm guitar. All dances are taught. No experience necessary! And what fun you'll have!
Find out more »Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers…ONLINE!
$25
We decided it was time to reach out to our friends who live far away, are house-bound, don't drive at night or are otherwise unable to get to our live concerts. And this includes those who just want to stay home in the comfort of their couches with a glass of wine and some popcorn! Here's how to get tickets on Eventbrite. Once you purchase the tickets (which are $25 plus the fee charged by Eventbrite...sorry) Eventbrite will send you…
Find out more »11th Annual Tribute to Pete Seeger and Community Kitchen Benefit
$25
This is our 11th Annual tribute to Pete Seeger (wish he were still with us now!). We will be raising funds for the Community Kitchens of NE CT as we have done in the past. Song leaders will be Howie Bursen, Hugh Blumenthal, Carolyn Brodginski, Bill Harley, Jeff Perkins, Sandy Pliskin, Marilyn Ravina, Carol Rossetti, Sally Rogers, Maria Sangiolo, Claudia Schmidt, Leslie Sweetnam. All lyrics will be projected for everyone to join along! We need the community of song more…
Find out more »Mystic Pie Dance with the First Time String Band
$10
The First Time String Band (made up of melodic clawhammer banjo player Howie Bursen; rhythm guitar player and singer Sally Rogers; harmonica, bones, and foot stomper Deck Naiforth; and fiddler Dan Lanier) will play for the Famous Mystic Pie Dance. Rich Sbardella will be calling. Homemade Pie is served at the break !
Find out more »April 2026
Bob Franke Memorial Concert: Cabot Theater, Beverly MA
A Healing in This Night – A Celebration of Bob Franke Presented by Club Passim Howie and I will both be joining many others who sing Bob's songs and loved the man himself.
Find out more »House Concert: Rochester VT w/Howie Bursen
$25
Our friends, Vic and Sue Ribaudo have graciously offered to organize a concert in Rochester VT for us at the Spice Studio Theater. Tickets are by donation with a suggested donation of $25. It is a lovely part of Vermont, especially in the Spring!
Find out more »House Concert: Brattleboro VT w/Howie Bursen
$25
George and Ellie Carville in Brattleboro have generously agreed to host a house concert with Howie and me. We look forward to their warm hospitality and a wonderful room to sing in! You may text or call them for reservations at 802-490-2052
Find out more »Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho VT w/Howie Bursen
FREE
This little library hosts an afternoon concert series and we get to participate this year! Thanks to Laurel Shelmandine for setting this up!
Find out more »Lake Flower Landing, Saranac Lake, NY w/Howie Bursen
$20
Dan Duggin and Peggy Lynn gave a house concert "chez nous" last fall. They are now returning the favor and have arranged for Howie and me to perform in Saranac Lake! Tickets are $20 at the door
Find out more »U U Church, Belfast ME, w/Claudia Schmidt
$25
We are thrilled to be returning to beautiful Belfast ME, home of great music, the oldest continuously operating shoe store in the nation and the best fabric and arts store around! Thanks for welcoming us again to the Unitarian Universalist Church in town!
Find out more »New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill MA w/Claudia Schmidt
$25
This is our first time as a duo to perform at the New Moon. It's fine reputation precedes our visit and we are looking forward to singing for you there!
Find out more »May 2026
Quiet Corner Contra Dance (QCCD) w/First Time String Band
$13
This is our local Contra Dance, every first Friday of the month! We are the fortunate ones to be playing for the dancers this time! Even if you've never contradanced before, you can join right in! All dances are taught by a REAL caller (Barbara Renna) and REAL live music. Come early for a quick instruction time if you are a noobie. At $13, it's thebest deal in town! Young ones are only $6 so bring some teens or even…
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