Do yourself a favor and listen to Martha Spencer’s latest album, Out In La La Land, and you’ll understand why we are so excited to feature this singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Nothing better than the chance to host the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow in The Meadow. Come join in the fun.

On February 5, Oscar Grossman suffered a devastating fall while working at a job site through the SST school program. He sustained multiple serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, fractured neck, back, and skull, and is now undergoing intensive neurological and physical rehabilitation.

Oscar’s life has been forever changed, but his strength and spirit are guiding us all. He is a true warrior. Our family is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our community. With a long road ahead, your continued support means everything.

#TeamOscar

Join us for this special fundraising night with The Midnight Wrens for Oscar Grossman.

Jake Xerxes Fussell is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings - incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work.

He is, according to Ann Powers of NPR, "maybe the leading interpreter of American folk music right now..."  

Join us for a phenomenal double bill in The Word Barn this summer with Dean Johnson and Erin Rae.

Get ready for one of the hottest rising stars on the national roots music scene.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band that will knock your socks off and leave you wanting more oh so much more.

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.

Sway Wild is the artistic collaboration between internationally acclaimed indie folk-rockers Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw.

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.

The Wolff Sisters - the gritty and raw folk-rock outfit and two-time Boston Music Award winners (Americana Artist of the Year) - bring their electrifying live performance and unique sound to The Word Barn Meadow.

“Family Game Night” is a unique live show featuring Matt the Electrician and a rotating cast of songwriters from his long-running weekly song game. Set up in the round, these old friends will be swapping stories and sharing songs born from the same playful prompts with radically different results. Expect a mix of heartfelt ballads, silly snippets, clever wordplay, and unexpected musical twists. With plenty of laughter, camaraderie, and the occasional audience participation, Family Game Night celebrates the joy of songwriting and the magic of spontaneous creativity.

Join us for a special AJA Music presentation as The Lost River Fleet makes their debut performance in The Word Barn Meadow this summer.

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).

Roots-based, raise-the-rafters gospel choir Rock My Soul joins our summer concert series with their soul-stirring harmonies and spirit lifting music!

Join us as this American indie rock musicians brings her cosmic, finely detailed and stirringly beautiful songs to The Word Barn Meadow. Special guest Hello Shark

A very special evening with the special and compelling singer/songwriter Antje Duvekot.

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 a fun-filled Friday summer night!

The Seacoast Stories podcast tells compelling stories about the unique people, businesses, and newsmakers of New Hampshire and Maine.

Hosted by podcast veteran Troy Farkas (ESPN, Spotify), this weekly interview show highlights local businesses, tackles the region's issues, and explores what makes the Seacoast an American hidden gem. Started in June 2024, this fast-growing show has featured conversations with LANEY & LU's Jennifer Desrosiers, Nubble Lighthouse Keeper Matt Rosenberg, Flamingos Coffee Bar owner Mackenzie Logan, Studio One's Katy Marshall, and many more.

Siri Undlin, better known as Humbird, is a talented singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities with deep roots in Minnesota music and the land that surrounds her.

Infused with an infectious energy and feel-good pop optimism, Ryan Montbleau returns to the Word Barn for ONE SHOW ONLY!

Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell heads to The Word Barn for a special album release show for Anniversary, an evocative collection of original love songs. 

Over the past five years and three spellbinding albums, Lapell has garnered three Canadian Folk Music Awards (Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year), hit number one on Canadian folk radio, and reached a staggering 40 million+ streams on Spotify alone while touring widely across Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea - to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass 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).

Join us for a very special evening featuring The Burst & Bloom Variety Show Tour - a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, magic, and other forms of live entertainment!

The show will hit five New England cities in May, and will feature different special guests in each city. Tiger Saw serves as the house band, and will perform basement soul originals and carefully-selected covers.

Each night will feature stand-up comedy by Danny Jordan and others. Joel the Wizard will perform close-up and stage magic.

PMAC returns to The Word Barn with a dynamic double bill featuring the debut performance of Acoustic Coffee House, a new ensemble led by Steve Roy, alongside the ever-popular Ukulele Ensemble. This special event highlights the versatility and camaraderie at the heart of PMAC’s adult music programs.

Acoustic Coffee House blends folk, Americana, and roots influences, delivering warm acoustic textures. Paired with the joyful strumming and infectious energy of the Ukulele Ensemble, the evening promises a welcoming mix of toe-tapping tunes.

PMAC invites the community to The Word Barn for an uplifting evening of music featuring PMAC adult students from Steve Roy's Noon Tunes and Bluegrass Ensemble.

Led by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and teaching artist Steve Roy, both ensembles highlight the joy and connection found in making music together. From traditional bluegrass to acoustic folk favorites, audience members can expect an intimate and energetic performance that reflects the talent and dedication of PMAC’s adult music students.

Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off.

Welcome the lighter days of Spring at NHSCOT’s Beltane celebration on May 10th from 2 -6pm at The Word Barn in Exeter, NH.

Pack a picnic lunch and bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the mostly outdoor springtime event. Enjoy live Celtic music provided by Jordan TW with Matt Jensen; Isabel Oliart, Elias Cardoso and Kate Knudsvig; and the Pipes & Drums of NHSCOT.