The Chapel Concert Series continues with a special October concert with the award-winning Apple Hill String Quartet.

Called “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine, the Apple Hill StringQuartet are the Artistic Directors and resident musicians at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, winner of the CMAcclaim award from Chamber Music America.

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.

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 lead 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 frontman of the Wood Brothers and mainstay of modern-day American roots music returns to The Word Barn with his trio for a special, intimate performance.

The frontman of the Wood Brothers and mainstay of modern-day American roots music returns to The Word Barn with his trio for a special, intimate performance.

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 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.

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).

Nashville native and Grammy nominated artist Will Hoge joins us for a special intimate show at The Word Barn.

Winning both industry awards and the hearts of fans across the world, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road lead listeners on a journey through their dynamic performances. Hailing from the small Appalachian town of Deep Gap, North Carolina, Purcell leans into his roots, including the legacy of Doc Watson, who lived less than a mile away, influencing the young picker through his powerful musicianship and storytelling. Along with the other brilliant musicians in Cane Mill Road, Liam blends tradition, innovation, and excellence into a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience.

Nova Scotian sisters, Cassie & Maggie have been touring their unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic instrumentals and vocals.

Their show features lively fiddle, piano, guitar with stunning vocal harmonies (in English and Gaelic), accompanied by their intricate and percussive step dancing style.

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

Lady Lamb returns to The Word Barn Meadow with her imaginative fusion of folk, pop, and indie rock.

From heart wrenching ballads, to foot-stompin’ rock ‘n’ roll, whether live or on record, Ward Hayden & the Outliers deliver every time..

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready for a lively night The Meadow with one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music!

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.

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

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).

Get ready for a wildly fun evening featuring the rock and roll, Americana sounds of The Mallett Brothers Band.

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).

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.

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!

Nothing better than the chance to host the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. Come join in the fun. Special album release concert to boot!

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.

Join us for a special AJA Music presentation as The Lost River Fleet returns to The Word Barn Meadow this summer.