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 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/

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

Come try the yummy brunch at the Burren backroom and hear me swap songs with two other fantastic area songwriters.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

I'm hosting -- and playing in -- the ISA Cabaret again this year; attendees at the International Studies Association conference will show their hidden talents; audience members welcomed! Snacks and drinks available.

Thrilled to be playing this venerable NYC establishment -- known for giving a home to progressive music. Sharing the show with the fantastic Bev Grant. More details here.