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March 2025
10th Annual Tribute to Pete Seeger, Woodstock CT
$25
This is our local tribute to folk icon, Pete Seeger. Song leaders include Sally Rogers, Leslie Sweetnam, Howie Bursen, Bill Harley, Claudia Schmidt, Sandy Pliskin, Jeff Perkins, and Carol Rossetti. All song lyrics are projected so everyone can join in the singing. You can expect to hear many old favorites of Pete's as well as newer songs with great choruses. All proceeds benefit the Community Kitchens of Northeast Connecticut who have served literally thousands of meals in the past few…
Find out more »April 2025
Shaker Barn Concert, Ada MI
$20 – $25
Bob Hudson in Ada MI opens his Shaker Barn for house concerts upon occasion adn I am lucky enough to be one of them! The address for the Shaker Barn is 8405 Baileau Oaks Dr NE, Ada, MI 49301. Since they operate “cash only”they request that people RSVP to Bob's email at [email protected] to let them know you are coming. If you do, you will pay $20 at the door. Those who arrive without having RSVPed will pay the full…
Find out more »Al and Mo’s BBQ Concerts
$20
Al Cholger and Maureen Sheahan open their home to itinerant singers and their fans. It is not enough for them to offer a concert in their home, they also include a BBQ with the event! Attendees are welcome to bring potluck side dishes, but that is completely optional. Bring your own drinks.Space is limited so RSVP's are required: [email protected] or call/text 248-376-5701 to save yourself a seat! BBQ and socializing start at 4PM, concert at 5PM.
Find out more »The Clover Room, Kalamazoo MI
$18 – $20
This is my first time playing at the Clover Room, a space with a great mission: "The Clover Room is an intimate listening room for creatives of all kinds focusing on FEMALE, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ artists. We believe that all artists deserve a comfortable and safe space to perform where they can connect with their audience. A minimal artist fee that supports keeping the doors open, pays for our ticketing platform, and marketing of the events is taken off the…
Find out more »The TEN POUND FIDDLE celebrates 50 Years! E.Lansing MI
I am one of the founders of this long-lived folk club. I'm thrilled to be part of this all day celebration of their 50th year on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the University Lutheran Church in E. Lansing MI. There will be sixteen, one hour sessions of community singing, jams, instrument workshops, ukulele activities, dancing, demonstrations and conversation, followed by a concert of Fiddle Favorites (myself included). $20 wristband is good for all afternoon and evening festivities. Students are free.…
Find out more »May 2025
Howie Bursen: Banjo Camp North
Howie will be on the staff of this fabulous camp for those who want to learn to play the banjo. Incredible staff, comfy lodging and good food. Great friends, old and new. If you want to learn the banjo (bluegrass or old-timey or classical) this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Find out more »The Mystic Pie Dance, Groton, CT (First Time Stringband)
$10
Yes, the First Time Stringband will be the featured band for this wonderful contradance (which includes homemade pie at the break!). We will be playing with all five members, a rare treat: Jeff Davis (fiddle), Dan Lanier (fiddle and mandolin), Deck Naiforth (harmonica, bones), Howie Bursen (banjo) and me (guitar). If you've never contradanced before, come a little early for the catch-up class for beginners. All dances are called (taught) and of course, there is a LIVE (and lively) band....US!
Find out more »June 2025
The 45th Annual Old Songs Festival w/Howie and Claudia
I'm delighted to be returning to the Old Songs Festival with Howie Bursen, and Claudia Schmidt will also be on the roster, so we'll pull her in for some three-part harmony songs. (I also get to emcee the Saturday night concert!)
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