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What You'd Have Done 2:190:00/2:19
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Take Me In 3:130:00/3:13
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0:00/1:59
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She Persisted 3:340:00/3:34
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Here 3:220:00/3:22
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The Way to Hope 3:020:00/3:02
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Hymn for Winter 3:040:00/3:04
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Dandelion Wine 3:170:00/3:17
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January Rain 3:390:00/3:39
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Shackleton's Whiskey 3:580:00/3:58
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Darkness Falls 3:200:00/3:20
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0:00/4:02
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Slide Guitar 3:360:00/3:36
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I Was Here 3:130:00/3:13
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Susanna's Song 3:310:00/3:31
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Previous events
Songwriters in the Round (Beth DeSombre, Erin Ash Sullivan, Ric Allendorf)
An in-the-round show at a fabulous new venue!
$15 in advance/$20 at the door (no one turned away)
Somerville Songwriter Sessions -- with Erin Ash Sullivan and Susan Levine
The Somerville Songwriter Sessions returns! In the first half of the show each artist will play a brief solo set; in the second half we'll play in-the-round. Suggested donation $10. (Free parking at the rear of the building.) The Armory requires proof of vaccination for those who are eligible, and masks except when eating.
Honored to be part of the celebration of Nick Noble's 700th hosting of the Folk Revival. I'll play for 20 minutes (including at least one duet with Nick) at just after 8 p.m.
Serendipity Songwriter Showcase: Mark Stepakoff, Peter Lehndorff, Beth DeSombre
Some of the area's leading songwriters perform their original songs. Includes a song challenge: each songwriter will debut a newly-written song on a theme suggested by last month's audience ("Who is left to witness?"). The Serendipity Cafe has great homemade food and provides a welcoming listening environment. https://www.facebook.com/events/488919131817796/
Somerville Songwriter Sessions - Sean Ryder, Joanne Lurgio, Beth DeSombre
Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a concert on Saturday February 1 with singer/songwriters Beth DeSombre, Joanne Lurgio, and Sean Ryder. The concert will feature a solo set by each artist, followed by a round robin song swap. The show begins at 7:30 pm with an open mic, and admission is $10. The Armory Cafe is at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville. For more information call 617-718-2191 or visit artsatthearmory.org/cafe or www.facebook.com/SomervilleSongwriterSessions. Email SomervilleSongwriter@gmail.com or send a FB message to reserve an open mic slot. https://www.facebook.com/events/456415855026122/
The Folk Revival -- Lest We Forget
WICN Folk Revival, 90.5 fm, Worcester and online!, MA
It's my annual tradition co-hosting (and playing live on) Nick Noble's first show of the year, dedicated to celebrating musicians who died in the previous year. It's a genuinely joyous show -- worth tuning in.
free! Listen online
Serendipity Songwriter Showcase
Serendipity Cafe, 1 Nason Street, Maynard, MA
All three of the occasional hosts of this series (me, Dan & Faith, and Dan Tappan) team up for an in-the-round show with a songwriting prompt. The Serendipity cafe is a gem of a place, run by great people who make amazing food and create a welcoming listening space.
Donations requested
RISA Songwriters in the Round
AS220, 115 Empire Street, Providence, RI
Four songwriters (Jim Tata, Eban Salter, Cici Eberle and me), three rounds; in the second round we each play a new song on a prompt chosen by the previous month's audience. Host Jim Tata Eban Salter Beth DeSombre CiCi Eberle
$5
Saturday showcases
NERFA, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT
Saturday of the NERFA conference I'll be playing these showcases:
Saturday afternoon 3:30-3:15 Music for the New Revolution (2043)
Saturday late night
12:00-12:30 Somerville Songwriter Sessions (2043) ITR with Zoe Mulford and Alisa Amador
Friday showcases
NERFA, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT
Friday late night at the NERFA Conference I'll be playing these showcases: 12:00-12:10 RISA (Room 2043)
12:25-12:45 Duos & Pairs (Room 2052), ITR with Jason Baker
Thursday showcases
NERFA, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT
Thursday night of the NERFA conference, I'll be hosting, and playing in at midnight), the New and Unrecorded showcase -- room 2052, featuring all new songs that haven't been released on recording yet.
co-bill with Kim Moberg and Catherine King
The Burren Backroom (singer-songwriter series), 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA
Come try the yummy brunch at the Burren backroom and hear me swap songs with two other fantastic area songwriters.
$15/$10 advance
Women in Music Group at the Loop
Somerville Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
Joining forces with four other fantastic women musicians at this lovely performance venue. I'll be playing a half-hour set, as well Linda Marks, Cici Eberle, Joanne Lurgio, and Jana Frelich. Many different instruments and voices; this is sure to be a fun show.
donations requested
Somerville Songwriter Sessions
Somerville Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
I'll be hosting Lauren Pratt and Susan Levine in this songwriter show. In the first half we'll each play a 20-minute individual set, and after an intermission we'll play in the round. The show begins with a brief open mike; if you want to be on the list to play let me know.
$10 requested donation
Nick Noble's 600th Show!
WICN Folk Revival, 90.5 fm, Worcester and online!, MA
I'm one of the many artists playing live on the Folk Revival tonight (you can listen online here) in honor of the 600th broadcast by Nick Noble. Nick is amazing -- wonderful DJ, person, and music-supporter -- and his show is always worth listening to. I'm kicking off the evening, not long after 7 p.m.
Free! Listen online
Nick Noble's 600th Show!
WICN Folk Revival, 90.5 fm, Worcester and online!, MA
I'm excited to be celebrating my favorite DJ, Nick Noble, on his 600th show. I'll be joining other musicians singing live on the radio. Tune in in Worcester or online at https://www.wicn.org/.
Free! Listen online
Acoustic Live at Falcon Ridge
Acoustic Live at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, 44 County Route 7D, Hillsdale, NY
Once again I'll be playing a short set at the Acoustic Live tent in the vendor area at the Falcon Ridge folk festival. Please drop by!
Free with fest tix
Dave Carter Song Circle
GFP Tent at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Dodd's Farm (far corner of 10 acre site), Hillsdale, NY
I'm honored to host the longest-running annual Dave Carter song circle -- we've been going since 2002, singing his songs at the Falcon Ridge folk festival. We'll begin at about midnight or whenever the Saturday mainstage ends -- at the GFP site, which is in the back corner of the 10-acre campsite. Come to play a song or just sing or listen.
Free with fest tix
Opening for Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli
Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA
I'm doing a substantial (30-minute) opening set in a wonderful concert series at a lovely outdoor (inside in case of rain) farm venue.
$10/Free under 16
Serendipity Songwriter Showcase: Ric Allendorf, Peg Espinola, Beth DeSombre
Serendipity Cafe, 1 Nason Street, Maynard, MA
It's another Rhode Island Songwriters Association show, featuring three songwriters who will play in-the-round; our third round will feature a new song we've each written on a prompt suggested by the previous month's audience. This month features Ric Allendorf and Peg Espinola (and me!). The Serendipity Cafe is a lovely listening room with great food and drink.
donations requested
Previous events
Songwriters in the Round (Beth DeSombre, Erin Ash Sullivan, Ric Allendorf)
An in-the-round show at a fabulous new venue!
$15 in advance/$20 at the door (no one turned away)
Somerville Songwriter Sessions -- with Erin Ash Sullivan and Susan Levine
The Somerville Songwriter Sessions returns! In the first half of the show each artist will play a brief solo set; in the second half we'll play in-the-round. Suggested donation $10. (Free parking at the rear of the building.) The Armory requires proof of vaccination for those who are eligible, and masks except when eating.
Honored to be part of the celebration of Nick Noble's 700th hosting of the Folk Revival. I'll play for 20 minutes (including at least one duet with Nick) at just after 8 p.m.