Prepare for a sonic explosion of positivity as Barnstar! gears up to release their highly anticipated third album, "Furious Kindness," set to hit the airwaves on April 19, 2024. Unapologetically shouting in your face about how awesome you are, Barnstar! delivers an aggressively joyful and passionately positive musical experience that reflects the true mission statement of these mischievous music makers – a beacon of joy in a world that could use a bit more kindness.

A singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN, Caroline Spence makes her debut stop at The Word Barn. Her four solo albums have been featured by publications like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR.

Dacha and Sava Thurber will perform a youthful and energetic selection of violin duets. Dacha and Sacha are young talents from Exeter in music studies and performance at Harvard.

The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure.

Immerse yourself in a transcendent musical experience at The Word Barn as the acclaimed global music exchange, OneBeat, presents a one-night-only event.

Prepare to be captivated as 25 boundary-pushing musical artists from 19 nations converge to unveil their latest creations, meticulously crafted during two weeks of relentless collaboration.

Fiddler and Berklee grad Louise Bichan hails from Orkney, a group of islands in the north of Scotland, and plays and writes folk and traditional Scottish music.

"...The Carter Family for the millennial generation..." - The Boston Globe.

Damn Tall Buildings radiate wild energy that is anchored in their instrumental chops, strong songwriting, and varied influences and blended elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing.

Join us for an evening of bluegrass and Scottish/Irish tunes played by PMAC adult ensemble students! The Bluegrass Ensemble, led by Steve Roy, focuses on a variety of bluegrass music styles and songs while The Band of Hope honors the traditions of Irish or Scottish casual sessions. The Band of Hope is led by Jason Crigler. 

Enjoy an evening of music played by PMAC's adult student ensembles - the Noon Tunes Ensemble and the Ukulele Ensemble - both led by Steve Roy! The Noon Tune Ensemble plays a variety of tunes from different cultures (Appalachian, French Canadian, Celtic, etc.) while the Ukulele Ensemble focuses on popular favorites!

The Noon Tunes and Ukulele Ensemble are a part of PMAC's growing Adult Student Ensemble program. Students can learn how to play their instrument for the first time or be challenged to learn new techniques, genres and more within a supportive setting.

A very special evening with the special and compelling singer/songwriter Antje Duvekot, joined by special guest Connor Garvey.

He’s been called an old soul as much as his given name. His talen has been described with such phrases as “once in a lifetime” and “lightning in bottle.” Jake Kohn appears to be your average 16 year-old boy, but when his voice fills the room, it becomes clear why he signed to Lockeland Springs/Atlantic Records at such a young age.

Join us for two special evenings with Vienna Teng whose captivating live performances and thoughtful online presence has built a devoted following across generations and continents. Special guest Amber Rubarth.

Join us for two special evenings with Vienna Teng whose captivating live performances and thoughtful online presence has built a devoted following across generations and continents. Special guest Amber Rubarth.

Named “America’s Newest Musical Treasure” by No Depression, National Park Radio is a nationally touring indie-folk “power duo” based in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas.

Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Add to that voice enough stage presence to tame lions, and the combination of feline femininity proves immediately enchanting.

Ryan Montbleau Infused with an infectious energy and feel-good pop optimism, Ryan Montbleau returns to the Word Barn for two special, intimate performances.

Ryan Montbleau Infused with an infectious energy and feel-good pop optimism, Ryan Montbleau returns to the Word Barn for two special, intimate performances.

Join us for a special night as The Kenny Brothers Band head to The Word Barn for a special ‘unplugged’ show!

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.

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.

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!!

At the crossroads of South American folk music and Northern Americana, you will find Acoustic Nomads.

GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape- their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall GoldenOak’s music calmly excites its listeners while nestled in rich folk-influenced sibling harmony.

Come catch The Dead Tongues’ Ryan Gustafson as part of a special evening at The Word Barn.

Come and enjoy some indie goodness at The Word Barn with two incredible bands: Tiger Saw and Sneaky Miles.

This concert is on the eve of the release of Tiger Saw’s brand new and ninth album, Card Tricks for the Love Sick.

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

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.

Canadian folk band Còig’s dynamic duo brings their latest music to The Word Barn as part of a dozen-year journey that has included tours across North America, Europe and Australia. Còig has received multiple East Coast Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards and a JUNO Award nomination.

Clem Snide, the moniker named for a William S Borroughs character, is touring a stunner of a new album produced by Scott Avett (Avett Brothers)

Three-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).

Three-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).