LIVE MUSIC

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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

Over the past ten years, the indie folk duo Tall Heights has gone from busking on the streets of Boston to reaching millions of listeners, appearing on national TV and playing some of the biggest festivals across the globe. In addition to headlining sold out concerts across North America, they’ve toured with groups like Judah and The Lion, Paper Kites, Cake, Colony House ,and Ben Folds.

Join us for this Virginia-based Americana/Folk Rock trio as they make their debut stop at The Word Barn.

You may recognize them from past tours with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time.

Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

The Word Barn welcomes this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter for a special fall evening.

Join us as Steeplechase brings its captivating voice to contemporary Celtic music through a blend of traditional repertoire, inventive arrangements, and road-honed performance.

Goodnight Moonshine is a musical marriage—the guitar and vocal duet of renowned Red Molly singer Molly Venter and prolific producer/guitarist Eben Pariser. Their collaborative result is a sophisticated folk sound built around Molly's enviable voice and Eben's wide, imaginative harmonic sensibilities (NPR). 

Known for their tight harmonies and natural musical synchronicity, The Lion Sisters head to The Word Barn in celebration of their brand new album release.

Founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson heads to our 12 Nights of Christmas series for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays show.

S. Carey heads to the Orchard Chapel for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays evening featuring his solo work paired with a trio of string players.