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The Hazel Project with The Mountain
Apr
11

The Hazel Project with The Mountain

Get ready for a night of exceptional music as The Hazel Project comes to The Word Barn playing tribute to the music written and recorded by bluegrass pioneers and legendary musicians, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard.

With Betsy Heron (fiddle), Gretchen Bowder (banjo), Whitney Roy (guitar), and Lindsay Lassonde (bass), The Hazel Project features sweet soaring harmonies and tasteful tunes.

Special guests The Mountain.

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Matt Shore Does Songs at You: A Musical Comedy Show
Apr
12

Matt Shore Does Songs at You: A Musical Comedy Show

Matt Shore enjoys turning the mundane things in life into hilarious, high-energy pop bangers. With topics ranging from dealing with anxiety, trying to pay student loans, protecting yourself from Boston’s wild turkeys, and more, he’s got the song you didn’t know you needed. Matt’s setup includes a keyboard, laptop, loop station, guitar, and with his trusty ironing board as a table for it all, he can make any venue feel like your parents' basement. If you’re ready for it, Matt Shore will do songs at you.

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Old-Time Jam
Apr
15

Old-Time Jam

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Heron 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).

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Vance Gilbert
Apr
20

Vance Gilbert

Can something be wry, aching, hysterical, evocative, provocative, fun, beautifully sung and consummately played all at once? That would be Vance Gilbert. While he has released 13 albums thus far, Vance truly happens live.

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Matthew and the Atlas
Apr
23

Matthew and the Atlas

Matthew and the Atlas is the project of U.K’s Matt Hegarty and his songwriting style that marries a subtle melodic sensibility with lyrics full of natural imagery and dark emotional heft - all delivered in his striking and distinctive vocal.

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GoldenOak
Apr
25

GoldenOak

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.

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Resonant Rogues with Dan Blakeslee
May
3

Resonant Rogues with Dan Blakeslee

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.

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Matt Andersen with Julian Taylor
May
5

Matt Andersen with Julian Taylor

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.

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Barnstar!
May
9

Barnstar!

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.

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Beltane: Scottish Celebration of Spring
May
10

Beltane: Scottish Celebration of Spring

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.

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Abigail Lapell
Jun
13

Abigail Lapell

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.

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Soggy Po’ Boys
Jun
20

Soggy Po’ Boys

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!

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The Wolff Sisters
Jul
11

The Wolff Sisters

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.

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AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Jul
19

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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.

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Jake Xerxes Fussell
Jul
23

Jake Xerxes Fussell

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..."  

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David Francey
Nov
13

David Francey

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).

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Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Party Night II
Mar
22

Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Party Night II

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.

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Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Party Night 1
Mar
21

Zachariah Hickman’s Power Outage Party Night 1

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.

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Old-Time Jam
Mar
18

Old-Time Jam

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Heron 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).

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Ali McGuirk (full band)
Mar
9

Ali McGuirk (full band)

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 ready to do the same.

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David Howley (We Banjo 3)
Mar
1

David Howley (We Banjo 3)

Born in Ireland, David Howley has been at the forefront of Irish guitar, voice and mandolin for over a decade. An award- winning vocalist, and holder of multiple Billboard #1’s, he has performed with The Chieftains, Eileen Ivers, Carlos Nunez, Billy Strings, Bela Fleck, Altan, Ajeet and Mumford & Sons, amongst others.

In 2011, David founded We Banjo 3 and since has gone on to play Irish folk music around the world.

His music navigates the shadow with openness and vulnerability, all while drawing the listener to move.

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Old-Time Jam
Feb
18

Old-Time Jam

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Green Heron fiddler Betsy Heron 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).

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The Wolff Sisters
Feb
7

The Wolff Sisters

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.

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Will Evans
Jan
26

Will Evans

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.

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.

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Gunning & Cormier
Jan
24

Gunning & Cormier

Two of Canada’s greatest roots singer-songwriters have finally done what everyone has wanted for years. Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier have released their first album together filled with original songs and rare covers with lush guitars and tight harmonies.

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Old-Time Jam
Jan
21

Old-Time Jam

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Green Heron fiddler Betsy Heron 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).

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Scottish Fish
Jan
11

Scottish Fish

Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. Their lively and unique arrangements are woven together from session music handed down from generations of the tradition’s finest players.

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A Holiday Family Story Hour
Dec
23

A Holiday Family Story Hour

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 Miles Burns & Taryn Herman.

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The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing
Dec
22

The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing

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.

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A Winter Solstice Celebration with Low Lily
Dec
21

A Winter Solstice Celebration with Low Lily

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.

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The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing - Family Matinee
Dec
21

The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing - Family Matinee

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.

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The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing
Dec
20

The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing

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.

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