Past Shows
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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.
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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…
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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…
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The Nields: April 4, 2020
Katryna and Nerissa’s songs tackle critical issues––the climate crisis (“The Kids Always Get It”), injustice at the border (“Goodbye, Mexico,” “Jesus Was a Refugee”), the fragility of our democracy (“America the Beautiful”). The message of hope pulses through. The concert will be on Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 at All Souls UU, 19 Jay Street,…
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Coming Friday, November 17: Lucy Kaplansky!
Lucy Kaplansky “Fusing alternative country, roots rock, and folk music with rare style and intelligence — not to mention a truly charming stage presence — Lucy presents her thoughtful songs about the human condition with warmth and power.” — Freight & Salvage and from The Boston Globe: In her latest album, “Reunion,” Lucy Kaplansky sings…
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“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…
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Kristen Graves & Lara Herscovitch, May 13, 2016
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Andrew Hardin & Jeannie Burns, October 16, 2015
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Brother Sun, November 20, 2015
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David Allen Hammond and Jeanie Putnam & The Carleans April 15, 2016
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An Evening with Bill Staines
Friday, May 15, 2015 Doors open 7:00 pm. Concert starts 7:30 pm. Tickets: $20 at door, $17 advance, $10 students/military with ID
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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
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Be Our Valentine! Nancy & Ben Parent + Liz & Dan Spurr
Friday, February 14, 2014 7:30 p.m.
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Geoff Kaufman, Charlie King & Karen Brandow
Friday, January 17, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.
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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,…
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Tom Chapin
Friday, November 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $20 at the door; $17 in advance; $10 students w/ID in advance or at door. The son of noted jazz drummer and teacher Jim Chapin and the grandson of author/critic Kenneth Burke and portrait painter James Chapin, Tom Chapin is a Grammy Award-winning American musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter…
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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…
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Antje Duvekot In Concert
May 18, 2012 8 PM Tickets: $20 at the door~cash/check $17 in advance $10 students w/current ID “What a blessing to have worked with someone as talented as Antje. With a voice like hers, and songs as good as these, a producer (especially a first-time producer!) just tries to get out of the way, to…