The Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) surprises, amazes, exalts, and ignites audiences with their dynamic and breathtaking stage presence. Beyond their three guitars, these multi-instrumentalists also sing and play the violin, mandolin, bass, accordion and more.

The Rebecca Mac String Band is one of the most exciting new klezmer groups on the scene today. 

Led by Boston-based Rebecca Mac (of the award-winning klezmer ensemble, Mamaliga), the Rebecca Mac String Band plays intricate and off-beat arrangements of original fiddle tunes, drawing inspiration from the traditional soundscapes of Klezmer and Eastern-European folk music.

Join us for the special debut album release show!

Join us for this phenomenal double bill featuring Gnarly Darling and old-time and folk outfit The Mountain.

One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it’s with the comrades she’s collaborated with over nearly 20 sparkling years of music-making, or the vivid portraits of people’s lives – and occasionally her own – she’s sketched in scores of emotionally resonant songs.

But most of all, Borges has built a loyal following by connecting, through her own charismatic, down-to-earth spirit, with her audience – whether they’re longtime fans from back when she broke through with her terrific “Silver City” debut in 2004, or newcomers just now joining the party.

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 night of tight harmonies and driving acoustic tunes as Old Hat Stringband hits The Word Barn for a special night. Julie Metcalf joins on fiddle!

Cradling a trusty six-string in-hand, looking out from under the brim of a dusty hat, and accompanied by a big red Labrador riding shotgun, Tano Jones makes music for the people, and he brings it right to them.

The Power Outage Party is simple - imagine you are cozy at home and the power goes out, and you happened to have had invited more than a dozen of the finest musicians over for the night - so you gather together in your living room for a fully acoustic night of music, stories, theatre and more. All completely in the dark with only lanterns to light the way.

No mics, no sound system, no stage lights - just a bunch of your favorite musicians together in the room with you, playing unamplified, with just candles and lanterns to light the way.

It's a uniquely intimate experience.

The Power Outage Party is simple - imagine you are cozy at home and the power goes out, and you happened to have had invited more than a dozen of the finest musicians over for the night - so you gather together in your living room for a fully acoustic night of music, stories, theatre and more. All completely in the dark with only lanterns to light the way.

No mics, no sound system, no stage lights - just a bunch of your favorite musicians together in the room with you, playing unamplified, with just candles and lanterns to light the way.

It's a uniquely intimate experience.

The Power Outage Party is simple - imagine you are cozy at home and the power goes out, and you happened to have had invited more than a dozen of the finest musicians over for the night - so you gather together in your living room for a fully acoustic night of music, stories, theatre and more. All completely in the dark with only lanterns to light the way.

No mics, no sound system, no stage lights - just a bunch of your favorite musicians together in the room with you, playing unamplified, with just candles and lanterns to light the way.

It's a uniquely intimate experience.

It is said that Ireland is the land of sad love songs and happy war songs. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re going to indulge in the former at this special, one-time event; a full concert on the theme of the season— “l’amour!”

"...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 a special night with Jake Swamp & The Pine with special guest Kali Stoddard Imari.

2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest Winners, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit.

At the center is Sumner’s songwriting—rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning—carried by close harmonies, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and fiddle.

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).

For 25 years and counting, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem has been uplifting audiences with a deeply-brewed blend of wit, camaraderie, and musicality.

Their sound is “tight, with stylish, unexpected choices” (Acoustic Guitar), mixing New Orleans grooves, rafter-shaking harmonies, fiddle, electric and acoustic guitar, and junk percussion on incisive original songs and wild card covers.

“Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive.” (The Hartford Courant).

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!!

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).

Come get in the holiday spirit for an hour of stories & puppets at The Word Barn on December 23!

Enjoy delicious cookies, hot cocoa, eggnog and rum (for us adults), chocolate treats & an assortment of favorite holiday stories read by John Herman, Andrew Periale & Bonnie Meier Periale, and Ariana Anderson & Willa Furbush, and special guest Aengus Anderson.

Join us for the annual community candlelight caroling event that will quickly become your favorite holiday tradition.

Fun for the whole family, this evening offers the chance to come together and sing the most beautiful and festive music of the season - all in the quintessential New England setting of the Orchard Chapel, complete with oil lanterns and candles.

Join us for the annual community candlelight caroling event that will quickly become your favorite holiday tradition.

Fun for the whole family, this evening offers the chance to come together and sing the most beautiful and festive music of the season - all in the quintessential New England setting of the Orchard Chapel, complete with oil lanterns and candles.

The 12 Nights of Christmas returns to the Orchard Chapel this holiday season with The Heather Pierson Jazz Trio (Heather Pierson, piano and vocals; Shawn Nadeau, bass; Craig Bryan, drums) and their take on Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

American Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Winter Solstice!

This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to honor the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, and sing in three part vocal harmonies.

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush red velvet cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

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 yuletide classics.

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

Kat Wright & Brett Hughes, two of Vermont’s most beloved songbirds, join forces once again this December for their annual holiday tour!

The show — a true Christmas gift — featuring Tyler Bolles (Swale, Rough Francis) on upright bass and multi-instrumentalist Will Seeders (Carling & Will, Caitlin Canty), offers songs of holiday heartbreak & holiday cheer. It is bejeweled with storytelling, originals, and beloved classics alike.

It’s guaranteed to warm your heart, peak your nostalgia and create a loving container for those good ole’ holiday blues that we all know so well.

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush red velvet cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

Join us as the beloved Irish band, Lunasa, brings their joyous holiday show on December 16!

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush red velvet cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

Join us as the beloved Irish band, Lunasa, brings their joyous holiday show on December 16!

The Scottish Fish have been touring a seasonal version of their standard show for five years, which features creative arrangements of familiar carols woven in among traditional, contemporary, and original Celtic tunes.

Come and enjoy their debut 12 Nights of Christmas performance!

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush red velvet cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

Studying guitar with Julian Lage before moving to Nashville, Ben Garnett is quickly becoming known as one of the best instrumental guitarists around - and comes to The Orchard Chapel with a special duo Holiday show.

Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness!

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

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