UPCOMING EVENTS

TYPE OF EVENT
LOCATION
Cyanotype Workshop: Into The Blue
Jul
26

Cyanotype Workshop: Into The Blue

Learn to practice the "magic" of this monochrome printing process which produces cyan-blue colored prints. It’s a joyously fun day composing, exposing, and developing ‘photographs’ using this alternative printing process invented in the 1800's.

In this workshop, we will discuss the history of Cyanotypes, create bespoke images with solar- ready material using the same chemical mixture Sir John Herschel invented in 1842 for this camera-less printing process. On this day, students will work with both fabric and paper to make lasting photographic imagery. You'll create works from the natural world inspired by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer, who created her own cyan prints in 1843, and experiment with composition using 3-d objects

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The Mystix Unplugged
Jul
30

The Mystix Unplugged

After 20 years together, 9 studio albums, and more than 2 million annual Spotify listeners, The Mystix have put together a stripped-down, acoustic version to tour a handful of select smaller venues.

Come enjoy this acclaimed Americana ensemble known for their deep soul and Americana catalog rooted in the blues, gospel, and country of the American South.

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Club d’Elf
Aug
1

Club d’Elf

Get ready to get in the groove as this Moroccan dosed psychedelic dub jazz collective brings their mesmerizing synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk to the Meadow!

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Tray Wellington Band
Aug
2

Tray Wellington Band

Tray Wellington marked 2025 with the receipt of the prestigious Steve Martin Banjo Prize, joining the ranks of some of the most respected players in modern string music. His innovative blend of bluegrass, jazz, and groove-based music continues to resonate with audiences across genres and generations.

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HAAS
Aug
15

HAAS

HAAS is the combination of one of the most sought after cellist in traditional music (Natalie Haas), and one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation (Brittany Haas).

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Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee
Aug
16

Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

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3D Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee
Aug
16

3D Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own 3D stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

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The Faux Paws
Aug
16

The Faux Paws

Come enjoy this fresh and compelling blend of traditional music virtuosity, inspiring vocal tunes and driving dancehall rhythms alongside progressive instrumentation and improvisation.

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Dead to the Core: An Acoustic Celebration of the Grateful Dead
Aug
23

Dead to the Core: An Acoustic Celebration of the Grateful Dead

Dead to the Core is a collective of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians with a shared love of the Grateful Dead. In intimate concerts, the musicians celebrate the band's music not through note-for-note re-creations but by playing the songs their own way—letting them grow and evolve collaboratively in the true spirit of the Dead.

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Will Evans
Aug
27

Will Evans

Frontman for the New England-based Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth, Will Evans brings his finesse with a wide range of instruments to The Word Barn Meadow.

Along with his melodious vocals, Will accompanies himself on acoustic guitar, didgeridoo, the beat box, as well as a handpan drum called a hang drum.

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Sunday Supper in The Word Barn Meadow
Aug
30

Sunday Supper in The Word Barn Meadow

Join us this summer as we celebrate good food, good music & good people.

As part of a brand new food experience offering, we'll enjoy a 4-course meal prepared by chef Mel Harrington of Sunday Supper in an open-air community table set in the Word Barn Meadow.

Prior to dinner, we’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live roots music – making this a perfect, all-encompassing evening of good food, music & people.

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Intensive Stained Glass Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee
Sep
5

Intensive Stained Glass Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee

Join us for this full day, hands-on 21+ stained glass workshop, facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee and take a deep dive into the art of stained glass.

All the tools, PPE, patterns and glass are provided.

Come prepared with creativity and self-compassion and ready to learn to cut, grind and shape glass. 

You will add metal to glass-  copper foil, flux, solder and patina, learn the science of this craft form, discuss tips and tricks, address common mistakes, add your own styles, all at your own pace.

And, at the end of the class, you graduate with a 6+ suncatchers ready to add to your window. Most importantly, you leave filled with the know-how to make stained glass. 

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Tim Eriksen
Sep
13

Tim Eriksen

Join us for this compelling and acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, fiddle, bajo sexto, kaval, bansuri).

“Widely regarded as the best traditional American ballad singer of his generation” - BBC Radio

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David Francey
Sep
23

David Francey

Four-time JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) Award winner, David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).

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Ali McGuirk (full band)
Sep
24

Ali McGuirk (full band)

Ali McGuirk first came to the Word Barn with Session Americana and immediately knocked our socks off with her powerful, stunning, and buttery voice and heartfelt songwriting. Now, she’s back with her full band and a brand new album ready to do the same.

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David Francey
Sep
25

David Francey

Four-time JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) Award winner, David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).

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Joshua Burnside
Oct
9

Joshua Burnside

Hailing from County Down, Northern Ireland, Joshua Burnside is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose music incorporates elements of Irish folk, Scottish folk rock, Americana, world music, sound collage and electronia.

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Tall Heights
Oct
15

Tall Heights

Over the past ten years, the indie folk duo Tall Heights has gone from busking on the streets of Boston to reaching millions of listeners, appearing on national TV and playing some of the biggest festivals across the globe. In addition to headlining sold out concerts across North America, they’ve toured with groups like Judah and The Lion, Paper Kites, Cake, Colony House ,and Ben Folds.

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Alash
Oct
23

Alash

You may recognize them from past tours with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time.

Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

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The Bow Tides
Jul
23

The Bow Tides

The Bow Tides is a powerhouse Celtic ensemble led by three Irish fiddlers: Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns and champion Irish dancer Katie Grennan. These dynamic women are veterans of the stage and studio, with a collective 16 years as the fiddlers with the Irish-American supergroup Gaelic Storm. Holding down the low end in the group are Grammy-nominated bassist Eric Thorin and guitarist/singer Jeff Lindblade. 

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Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra
Jul
22

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is a seven-piece acoustic band from Oslo, Norway, that has captured hearts in both Norway and the US with its unique blend of bluegrass and Nordic folk – a style often dubbed “Nordicana.”

Nominated for Norway’s Grammy Award, this is one band not to miss this summer.

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Suminagashi & Cider Workshop (Japanese Paper Marbling)
Jul
20

Suminagashi & Cider Workshop (Japanese Paper Marbling)

The ancient art of Japanese Paper Marbling (alongside some optional refreshing North Country Hard Cider).  You’ve seen it in art form, on book ends, and on clothing. Come learn the seemingly magic art of paper marbling and the various designs that can be created in this super fun and addictive craft. 

Join artist and teacher Molly Meng as we use Japanese marbling inks and various papers to create our own unique, swirling beauties that take just a short time to dry and can be used for a multitude of creative projects going forward.

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Satsang
Jul
19

Satsang

Known for their heartfelt, genre-blending sound, Satsang merges elements of folk, hip-hop, reggae, and rock, infusing each song with introspective lyrics and a strong message of positivity, spirituality, and social awareness.

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Samantha Crain w/ Eliza Edens
Jul
18

Samantha Crain w/ Eliza Edens

Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. This two-time winner of the Native American Music Award defies categorization, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie.

Special guest Eliza Edens.

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Le Vent du Nord
Jul
17

Le Vent du Nord

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement.

Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,000 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.

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Soggy Po’ Boys
Jul
16

Soggy Po’ Boys

The Soggy Po’ Boys are a New England-based septet that offers an unforgettable experience of traditional New Orleans music - and are headed to The Word Barn for what will be oh so good!!

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Steve Riley Cajun Trio
Jul
14

Steve Riley Cajun Trio

Steve Riley and his band have quickly risen to the top of the Cajun music heap and are well-known on the festival and club circuit.

Hailing from Mamou, Louisiana, Steve Riley is a widely acknowledged master of the Cajun accordion and its singularly powerful sound.

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Darrell Scott
Jul
12

Darrell Scott

Join us for a special evening with four-time Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter Darrell Scott.


ABOUT DARRELL SCOTT

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Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer-Songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest, lilting, blooming, and resonating.  The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world, what is at stake here, and our place in it. And ultimately, Darrell knows the sole truth of life is that love is all that matters, that we don’t always get it right, but that’s the instinctive and requisite circuitous allure of things, why we forever chase it, and why it is held sacred.

Darrell Scott comes from a musical family with a father who had him smitten with guitars by the age of 4, alongside a brother who played Jerry Reed style as well.  From there, things only ramped up with literature and poetry endeavors while a student at Tufts University, along with playing his way through life.  This would never change.

After recently touring with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band (2 years with each), and producing albums for Malcolm Holcomb and Guy Clark and being named “songwriter of the year” for both ASCAP and NSAI, these days find him roaming his Tennessee wilderness acreage hiking along the small river, creating delicious meals with food raised on his property and playing music.  He often leads songwriting workshops to help people tell their own truths with their stories, and is as busy as always writing, producing, performing, and just plain fully immersing himself in life.

Career Highlights:

Grammy Nomination for Best Country Song – “Long Time Gone” Dixie Chicks 2003Grammy Nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance – “The Second Mouse” 2001Americana 2007 Song of the Year – “Hank Williams’ Ghost”Rolling Stone Magazine listed Theatre of the Unheard as one of the 2003 Critics Top AlbumsASCAP Songwriter of the Year 2002NSAI Songwriter of the Year 2001

Songs recorded by over 70 artists including: Dixie Chicks, Keb Mo, Faith Hill, Guy Clark, Sam Bush, Maura O’Connell, Kathy Mattea, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw …

Recorded With: Steve Earle, Kate Rusby, Joan Baez, Jim Lauderdale, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jon Pousette-Dart, Ginny Hawker, Malcolm Holcombe, John McCusker, Allison Moorer, Jessie Alexander, Randy Travis…

Production: Guy Clark, Susan Werner, Wayne Scott


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MusicalArts Academy Summer Youth Theatre Camp
Jul
6
to Jul 17

MusicalArts Academy Summer Youth Theatre Camp

Join us for a two week whirlwind of singing, dancing, acting and more! Campers will spend two weeks honing their craft, working with professional artists from all around the Seacoast, and learning a full length musical (Godspell JR.), culminating with a final performance in the beautiful Word Barn Meadow.

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The Rough & Tumble and Flagship Romance’s Rough Romance Show
Jun
26

The Rough & Tumble and Flagship Romance’s Rough Romance Show

Two folk/Americana duos, The Rough & Tumble and Flagship Romance combine for a night of high energy, four part harmonies, infectious hooks and a roomful of laughter. It took over 10 years and 500,000 miles of touring the indie/folk circuit and seeing each other’s posters on venue walls before the two bands met. But it only took one meeting before they’d started a text thread and concocted the idea of the Rough Romance tour. It’s a night of open-armed, deep-in-the-belly-songs that are as intimate as they are universal and as delightful as your first cup of coffee. It’s a jubilant show that has become the highlight of the year for many people to watch these four accomplished musicians and friends share the stage. 

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Jordan TW Trio
Jun
12

Jordan TW Trio

Putting a fresh spin on traditional Celtic music, the NH-based Jordan TW Trio delivers a dynamic show full of lively fiddle tunes, haunting airs and their own spin on classics - all in a special summer Meadow show.

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Jay Nash & Brooks Hubbard
Jun
11

Jay Nash & Brooks Hubbard

Join us for a special co-bill evening featuring Jay Nash and Brooks Hubbard.


ABOUT JAY NASH

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“It’s a bit of a paradox.  I still feel like an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, with my most exciting days just in front of me.  It's funny because I have been writing songs and singing for my supper for almost 25 years...crazy how time flies when you are having fun.  Still, I am as excited as ever for the next song, the next record, and the next gig.” - JN

Over the span of his self-described, ‘under the radar' career, Jay Nash's rough-hewn voice, poignant melodies, and unique yet subtly virtuosic approach to the guitar have taken him across the United States and Europe more times than he can count.  He has released seven full-length solo albums, and four solo EPs along with another ten albums with his collaborative efforts with TFDI, The Contenders, Garrison Starr, and Caitlin Crosby..racking up 10s of millions of streams and selling over 70,000 records.  In his time off the road, where he’s racked up thousands of live performances, Nash has created the original motion picture score for three feature films, a Dutch television series, and dozens of nationally run commercial spots.

Variety is indeed the spice of life. Still, everything comes back to the man and his guitar.

“Writing and singing songs is my connection to the rest of the world.  When I am inside a song, everything makes sense, and loneliness does not exist.  The great joy of my life has been witnessing people make my music a part of their lives and seeing it help them make sense of this world.  I can honestly say that nearly every opportunity that I have ever had and nearly every positive and beautiful memory of my life somehow stemmed from me standing on a stage with my guitar and singing for folks”, says Nash.

“When I was a kid, music pulled me out of my first adolescent existential crisis.  For me, it was Jerry Garcia’s guitar, Bob Dylan’s words, and Cat Steven's voice that made me feel suddenly connected to everything that has ever been and everything that ever will be.”

“My aim now is to do the same.  I still believe that we can make this world a better place with one story and one song at a time.”

ABOUT BROOK HUBBARD

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Brooks Hubbard is a national touring independent artist from the mountains of rural New England. Since the age of three, his connection with music has led him on a path of continuous growth, both as an artist and human being. From writing songs about the Iraq war at age fifteen to recording with members of Jackson Browne & James Taylors’ bands, countless house shows and concert venues , to opening for artists like KT Tunstall, Robert Cray, Reckless Kelly, Matt Mays, and Stephen Kellogg. Brooks has put in his 10,000 hours and then some to become a powerful singer, songwriter, and entertainer.


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Rock My Soul
Jun
7

Rock My Soul

Roots-based, raise-the-rafters Rock My Soul comes to The Word Barn Meadow! Join us for a spirit-soaring evening of spirituals, Civil Rights songs, soul, blues, pop, and Americana. Hear all flavors of American music influenced by the African American tradition, and learn about how they all connect.

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3D Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee
Jun
7

3D Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own 3D stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

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Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee
Jun
7

Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/artist Kolika Chatterjee

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

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Chatham Rabbits
May
31

Chatham Rabbits

When you see Chatham Rabbits on stage, it’s clear why they are one of North Carolina’s most beloved roots bands. Partners in life and music, Austin and Sarah McCombie blend their personal histories and shared life into songs that people from just get.

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