The Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo, accordion) and Keith Josiah Smith (guitar), they are joined by Joe Macheret (fiddle) and June Youngblood (upright bass).  Sparrow and Smith have traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails.

A very special evening with the special and compelling singer/songwriter Catie Curtis.

JUNO Award-nominated Matt Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking.

Award-winning Toronto-based Julian Taylor joins as special guest.

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).

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

Prepare for a sonic explosion of positivity as Barnstar! carries on with the release of their highly anticipated third album, "Furious Kindness". 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 this fun-filled double bill featuring High Range & Fiddler’s Three!

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.

Joe Pug brings his vividly painted and poetic folk hymns to The Word Barn Meadow for what will be a very special evening. One show only. Do not miss this.

Joe Pug brings his vividly painted and poetic folk hymns to The Word Barn Meadow for what will be a very special evening. One show only. Do not miss this.

Join award-winning poet and songwriter Todd Hearon in The Word Barn Meadow with special guests Big Sweetie

Kissing Other PPL is a project about openness to exploration, collaboration, and creativity above technicality.  It finds a trio of accomplished musicians that seeks to unlearn boundaries of perfection and find the best sound for the given song in the given moment.

Join us for this phenomenal double bill featuring the two singer/songwriters and co-songwriters, Mark Erelli & Dinty Child, as they share The Word Barn stage together.

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).