UPCOMING EVENTS
TYPE OF EVENT
David Ramirez
David Ramirez heads back to the Word Barn Meadow with a brand new album and his full band for what will be a stellar summer evening.
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
Lost River Fleet
Join us for a special AJA Music presentation as The Lost River Fleet returns to The Word Barn Meadow this summer.
Owls of New England
Come join for the return of our Environmental Education series and meet some amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them thanks to the wonderful Tailwinds educators.
The Silo Series presents Michael Brosnan, Meg Kearney, & Matt Miller
Join us as The Silo Series presents a special Wednesday evening reading—- three poets at the end of July: Michael Brosnan, Meg Kearney, & Matt Miller
This reading is free, but we ask that you register (so we can keep track of numbers). Let's fill the barn for these poets!
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.
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow - Album Release Concert - with special guest Billy Keane
Nothing better than the chance to host the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. Come join in the fun. Special album release concert to boot!
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!
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.
Old-Time Jam Session w/Betsy Green
Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).
The Mallett Brothers Band
Get ready for a wildly fun evening featuring the rock and roll, Americana sounds of The Mallett Brothers Band.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Eliza Gilkyson with Jim Henry
Join us as Eliza Gilkyson, accompanied by her longtime compañero preeminent accompanist, Jim Henry, returns to Exeter for an evening of music in support of her latest release Dark Ages.
NewFound Road
Get ready for a lively night The Meadow with one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music!
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.
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.
Jamie McLean Band
Come enjoy the Jamie McLean Band who head to the Meadow with their New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger.
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.
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
From heart wrenching ballads, to foot-stompin’ rock ‘n’ roll, whether live or on record, Ward Hayden & the Outliers deliver every time..
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.
Lady Lamb
Lady Lamb returns to The Word Barn Meadow with her imaginative fusion of folk, pop, and indie rock.
Stained Glass Honeycomb 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 honeycomb using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.
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
Will Hoge
Nashville native and Grammy nominated artist Will Hoge joins us for a special intimate show at The Word Barn.
Floral Design Party
Are you ready to unleash your inner florist? Come join Runaway Florals at The Word Barn for a Make & Take Floral Party where you'll learn the art of floral design!
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Garnet Rogers with special guest Tom Pirozzoli
The Word Barn welcomes this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter for a special fall evening.
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet feat. Molly Venter of Red Molly
Goodnight Moonshine is a musical marriage—the guitar and vocal duet of renowned Red Molly singer Molly Venter and prolific producer/guitarist Eben Pariser. Their collaborative result is a sophisticated folk sound built around Molly's enviable voice and Eben's wide, imaginative harmonic sensibilities (NPR).
Willie Watson
Founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson heads to our 12 Nights of Christmas series for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays show.
Michaela Anne with Toby McAllister
Drawing comparisons to Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris from Rolling Stone, Michaela Anne is a resilient, introspective singer-songwriter who is comfortable in her own skin and is not afraid to rock out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
I Draw Slow
Know for their infectious energy, this award-winning five piece band is Dublin, Ireland-based group sits squarely at the crossroads of Irish and Appalachian music.
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.
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
Darlingside - SOLD OUT
Join us for a special, rare intimate evening with Darlingside in The Word Barn Meadow
Darlingside
Join us for a special, rare intimate evening with Darlingside in The Word Barn Meadow
Deadgrass
Join us for Deadgrass - a string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world!
Old-Time Jam Session w/Betsy Green
Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).
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.
Bellows, Hello Shark, Tiger Saw
A Burst and Bloom special in celebration of Bellows’ brand new album. Come enjoy a stellar summer night featuring these three stellar bands.
The Wolff Sisters & Sneaky Miles
Indie folk powerhouse Sneaky Miles teams up with the gritty and raw folk-rock outfit The Wolff Sisters for an electrifying double bill evening in The Word Barn Meadow.
Kristina Murray with special guest Jon Nolan
Straight out of Nashville, Kristina Murray hits The Word Barn Meadow alongside special guest Jon Nolan.
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.
Ellis Paul with special guest Troy Millette & the Fire Below (solo)
Winner of the Kerrville New Folk Award and 15 Boston Music Awards, Ellis Paul heads our way for a special evening in The Word Barn Meadow.
Special guest Troy Millette
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.
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.
Floral Design Party
Are you ready to unleash your inner florist? Come join Runaway Florals at The Word Barn for a Make & Take Floral Party where you'll learn the art of floral design!
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.
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.
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.
Jeffrey Foucault
In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power.
Old-Time Jam Session w/Betsy Green
Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).
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.