Past Shows

  • Ash & Eric on April 22! at 7:30 — in person! (only) Our famous refreshments are back!

    Ash & Eric (Ash and Eric L’Esperance–formerly ‘The Promise is Hope’) have never shied away from life’s hard edges. Hailing from the “gritty heart” of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, MA — they find beauty in the challenge of being artists in a stubbornly-independent city. Their music reflects the hope and pain we all experience, sung…

  • John Flynn live at 7:30 on March 18! – in person only!

    Posted on February 13, 2022 by Friday Warmth and humor, sharp-eyed commentary, stories you’ll remember With guitar, harmonicas, and passionate perceptive words, John makes you laugh, makes you feel, makes you care. Expect a blend of warmth and humor, sharp-eyed commentary, brilliant performance, and a wide-open heart. John is known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on…

  • John Denver tribute

    Performances by Lauren Agnelli, Sally Rogers, Karen Ethier-Waring, Geoff Kaufman, Nick Evento, and Hugh Birdsall! Livestream concert: find the link on the day of the concert at  youtube.com/allsoulsnewlondon. Thank you for your donation! $15-25 suggested. Payment options:  EventBrite, Venmo, or by check to: Friday Night Folk at All Souls, 19 Jay St, New London, CT 06320 Donations will benefit…

  • “Everybody Knows” Leonard Cohen Tribute on Friday, October 13

    Cohen’s songwriting and worldly-wise, deep-voiced words and music touched many.  In his 82 years, Leonard  Cohen explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.  Early compositions included “Suzanne,” “Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye,” and “Bird on a Wire.”  His song “Hallelujah” became the most-covered song in history.  Hugely influential, Leonard Cohen was admired…

  • Joe Jencks on September 22!

    Friday Night Folk is thrilled to open our season with Joe Jencks of the band “Brother Sun.” From Joe’s website: Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter and educator based in Chicago, IL. He is known for merging musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Joe Jencks has spent the last 18 years touring,…

  • Andrew Hardin & Jeannie Burns, October 16, 2015

  • David Allen Hammond and Jeanie Putnam & The Carleans April 15, 2016

  • Geoff Kaufman + emma’s revolution

    Friday, February 6, 2015 Doors open 7:00 pm. Concert starts 7:30 pm. Tickets: $20 at door, $17 advance, $10 students/military with ID More about emma’s revolution … More about Geoff Kaufman …

  • An Evening with Cheryl Wheeler!

    Friday, November 21, 2014 Doors open 7:00 pm. Concerts starts 7:30 pm. Tickets: $23 at door, $20 advance, $10 students/military with ID

  • Geoff Kaufman, Charlie King & Karen Brandow

    Friday, January 17, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.          

  • John Gorka

    Friday, October 4, 2013 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $20 at the door; $17 in advance; $10 students w/ID in advance or at door. John Gorka is a contemporary American folk musician. In 1991, Rolling Stone Magazine called him “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement.” A world-renowned singer-songwriter from New Jersey,…

  • The Burns Sisters ~ April 23, 2010

    8 PM Unity Hall All Souls UU Congregation 19 Jay St., New London, CT 06320 You can think about the Burns Sisters in descriptive terms – powerful songs, gorgeous sibling harmony, a distinctive blend of folk, country, and rock styles – but their essence is spirit, soul, if you will. When Marie, Jeannie and Annie…