Past Shows

  • John Prine and Nanci Griffith tribute: February 16, 2024

    A concert to benefit affordable housing: Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust. This “by the people for the people” nonprofit holds land for affordable housing, food production, community gatherings, and green space.

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 3rd annual For Pete’s Sake Concert, February 26, 2016

  • 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

  • Red Molly

    Friday, March 21, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. Since 2004, Americana trio Red Molly has been bringing audiences to their feet with gorgeous three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and their warm, engaging stage presence. The band consists of Laurie MacAllister (bass, banjo), Abbie Gardner (dobro, banjo) and Molly Venter (guitar). If one word describes the new Red…

  • Dan Stevens & Darin Keech

    September 14, 2012 7:30 PM All Souls UU Congregation Unity Hall 19 Jay Street, New London, CT                

  • Lucy Kaplansky in Concert

    Friday, February 22, 2013 Ticket prices: $20 at the door; $17 in advance; $10 students w/ID. more about Lucy Kaplansky …

  • Gordon Bok Returns to Friday Night Folk!

    Willoughby Gap opening for Gordon Bok Friday, October 12, 2012, 7:30 PM Gordon Bok calls himself a ‘rememberer’:  a keeper of songs and stories, of our traditions, our ways of thinking, that set us apart from others yet confirm our pace in the flow of humanity.  t More about Gordon Bok …   Willoughby Gap is…

  • Geoff Kaufman & Atwater-Donnelly, February 3, 2012

    February 3, 2012 8 PM All Souls UU Congregation ~ Unity Hall 19 Jay Street, New London, CT Geoff Kaufman  “acoustic music with a pinch of salt”   More about Geoff here … Atwater-Donnelly  “a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry” More about Aubrey…