The Kennedys\, Songwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a strong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-streamed l ockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic songwri ting in-depth\, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic. That vast overview strengthened and refined their own writing and laid the fou ndation for this new collection of original\, socially-conscious songs.

“After such a deep dive into American roots music\, we felt like we had a new set of writing tools. We were ready to create this body of work\ , and there’s just SO much to write about\,” says Maura. “During our five- year hiatus from writing and recording\, America changed in massive ways\, divisive ways that have shaken our whole foundation. That has to be addre ssed by creative artists\, those of us who have a voice to speak for other s. Our love of the great things about this country\, things that are under threat\, is the reason we decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of the CD. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back “hom e’ to our greatness as a nation. We want to push back in a positive way ag ainst those winds.”

In addition to singing and writing\, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundsc ape that draws from the classic canon of American roots\, in keeping with the theme of getting back “home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitar s\, a vintage steel guitar\, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix\, and even a slide ukulele all add colors to a song bag of sounds that have drawn us together during hard times. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds stil l have the power to pull us through again.

The Kennedys began thei r writing and touring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’ s Blue Moon Orchestra\, developing their own sound as a frequent support a ct on Nanci’s tours across America\, Ireland\, Scotland and England. Colla borations with Nanci continued\, culminating in Pete and Maura producing h er final album\, “Intersections.” Along the way\, they hosted a nationwide radio program\, “The Dharma Cafe” on Sirius/XM\, wrote and released sixte en CDs of original music\, and have been core artists on folk radio\, expa nding their audience further with the inception of the AAA and Americana f ormats.

Presen ting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwri ters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter moveme nt for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them toget her\, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winte r Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD\, followed by several y ears of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of reco rdings and toured steadily through the decades\, with fond memories of the ir touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these u nique and popular performers\, back together by popular demand.

One of the most original songsmiths currently on tour \, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articulate artist whose penetrating and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guita r playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift for the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble from his m outh are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for traditional an d contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whether he’s out on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singing\, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling\, thought-filled\ , emotional roller coaster of a concert.

Hailed b y Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement \,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s folk scene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Villag e Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival\, in 1984\, he was then signed to Red House Records on whic h he released his landmark first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe p enned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative origin ality of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Projec t’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House Records). 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True In Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records).

“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blen ding country\, folk and pop styles\, Lucy has the unique ability to make e very song sound fresh\, whether singing her own sweet originals\, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or singing pop fa vorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voice has been fe atured in film and on television\, including commercials like Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jingle. A Billboard-charting singer and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she has topped the folk and Americana radio charts and has been featured on shows throughout the w orld from NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday Mo rning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy has sung on countl ess records\, performing with Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffith\ , and Shawn Colvin.

She redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromis ing lyrics and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her\, “soundscape ex periments” while Rolling Stone praises her\, “evocative and sonic shading. ” She has been described as\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (E ntertainment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing S ongwriter). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects\, “I hav e been energized by the poets\, writers\, and artists I have met while tea ching\, and find myself on a journey to break down some of the predictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now availab le\, puts poems from ten notable poets to song\, including US Poet Laureat es William Carlos Williams\, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pinsky\, a nd Billy Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and with Bird\, Pat ty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow.

The Jim Kweskin Extravaganza is a live concert that wil l honor and celebrate Jim’s legacy and his contributions to the music indu stry over the past 60-plus years.

Jim Kweskin is the founder of the legendary 1960s Jim Kweskin Jug Band with Fritz Richmond\, G eoff Muldaur\, Maria Muldaur\, Mel Lyman\, and Bruno Wolfe. During the fiv e years they were together\, they successfully transformed the sounds of p re-World War II rural music into a springboard for their good-humored perf ormances. Their imitators were legion\, including a San Francisco jug band that became the Grateful Dead\, a Los Angeles jug band that became the Ni tty Gritty Dirt Band\, and a New York jug band that became the Lovin’ Spoo nful. No other group attained their unique blend of youthful energy and an tiquarian expertise\, tight musicianship\, loose camaraderie\, and infecti ous swing.

The concert will feature songs from Jim’s soon-to-be-re leased recording on StorySound Records\, Never Too Late: Jim Kweskin\, Duets with My Friends\, which will be released on Friday\, January 26 \, 2024. The show will also feature artists and songs from Jim’s storied career\, including the renowned and influential Jim Kweskin Jug Band.

Scheduled to appear along with Jim Kweskin\, are Maria Muldaur\, Geof f Muldaur\, Samoa Wilson\, Annie Raines\, Paul Rishell\, Juli Crockett\, S uzy Thompson\, and Matthew Berlin. Additional artists appearing will be a nnounced soon.

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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T170000 LOCATION:Regent Theatre @ 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA 02474 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Jim Kweskin Extravaganza URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/the-jim-kweskin-extravaganza/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2023/11/Photo-4-Maria-Muldaur-Jim-Kweskin-Geoff-Muldaur-80x80.jpg\;80\ ;80\;1\,medium\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/1 1/Photo-4-Maria-Muldaur-Jim-Kweskin-Geoff-Muldaur-300x133.jpg\;300\;133\;1 \,large\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Photo -4-Maria-Muldaur-Jim-Kweskin-Geoff-Muldaur.jpg\;800\;354\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Club 47\,Folk\,Singer Songwriter X-COST:$45.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://regenttheatre.com/tickets_events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3970@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Blues\,Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2024-danielle-miraglia-sunday-march-24 / DESCRIPTION:

Danielle Miragli a comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infec tious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially cons cious that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Associa tion calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as blended whiskey.” Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo acou stic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s honed over the years\, featuring guest appearances by talented friends La urence Scudder\, Peter Parcek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It includes o riginals as well as a collection of songs she covers at live shows\, payin g homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis Joplin an d more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining Stars\,” written by her husb and\, Tom Bianchi.

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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T200000 LOCATION:The Mass Arts Center @ 888 South Main Street Mansfield\, MA 02048 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Danielle Miraglia URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/danielle-miraglia/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2021/04/410f2724-13cf-4e71-a62c-c779fdca1a4c-80x80.jpg\;80\;80\;1\,med ium\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/410f2724- 13cf-4e71-a62c-c779fdca1a4c-300x158.jpg\;300\;158\;1\,large\;https://lastd anceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/410f2724-13cf-4e71-a62c-c77 9fdca1a4c-1030x541.jpg\;1030\;541\;1\,full\;https://lastdanceproductions.c om/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/410f2724-13cf-4e71-a62c-c779fdca1a4c.jpg\;12 00\;630\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:blues\,coffeehouse\,country\,Danielle\,Folk\,Folk Roc k\,singer\,songwriter X-COST:$20.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2024-danielle-miragl ia-sunday-march-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4163@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/vance-gilbert-the-finals-of-performing-s ongwriter-competition-may-18-2024/ DESCRIPTION:
Vance Gilbert is a versatile and influential acoustic singer -songwriter\, performer\, and coach. He has released 14 albums and perform ed at prestigious festivals and venues\, and he’s performed at the Rose Ga rden probably a half-dozen times over the years. His latest album\, “The M other Of Trouble”\, showcases his storytelling skills and diverse musical influences. Vance is the perfect musician to inspire our trio of songwrite rs participating that night in our 32nd Performing Songwriter Competition.
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“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodne y Dangerfield as the midwife\, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”\, says Richmond Magazine.
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Vance’s new album\ , “The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on backgro und vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writ er Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K . Walsh. With 4 bullies\, 4 deaths (3 of them murders)\, 3 moms\, 2 accide nts\, 2 Black people\, 2 dogs\, 1 dog ball\, 1 gay kid\, and 1 missed flig ht thanks to gas station sushi\, this album benefits from the gifts of tim e and experience honing songwriting skills that put this most vital of aco ustic storytellers at the top of the game.
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Oh\, and Management wan ts to make sure to tell you that this is the 14th release for this acousti c stalwart.
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30 years into his career\, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has h elped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T223000 LOCATION:The Rose Garden Coffeehouse @ 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA 02048 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Vance Gilbert In Concert URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/vance-gilbert-in-concert/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:coffeehouse\,Folk\,Singer Songwriter X-COST:$30.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/vance-gilbert-the-fina ls-of-performing-songwriter-competition-may-18-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3947@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Country Music\,Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://lastdanceproductions.com/an-evening-with-kathy-mattea/ DESCRIPTION:
Kathy Mattea. Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters\,” Kathy Matte a has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Co untry\, Bluegrass\, and Folk music\, including 2 Grammy wins\, 4 CMA Award s\, four #1 country singles\, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greate st Hits collection). Her latest album is “Pretty Bird\,” produced by her o ld friend\, roots music wizard Tim O’Brien. The wide-ranging collection of songs chronicles a period of rededication to singing\, digging back in wi th a vocal coach and emerging with a poignant and eclectic CD. In addition to creating and recording music and performing live on tour\, Kathy is in creasingly involved with public broadcasting\, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary for PBS “Country Music\,” and re cently replacing founder Larry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR s how “Mountain Stage.” For more Last Dance Productions events\, c lick here.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T220000 LOCATION:The Regent Theatre @ 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA 02474 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Evening with Kathy Mattea URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/an-evening-with-kathy-mattea/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2024/02/KM10_RetoSterchi-80x80.jpg\;80\;80\;1\,medium\;https://lastdan ceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KM10_RetoSterchi-300x200.jpg\ ;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/KM10_RetoSterchi-1030x688.jpg\;1030\;688\;1\,full\;https://lastdanc eproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KM10_RetoSterchi-scaled.jpg\;2 048\;1367\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:country\,Folk\,Singer Songwriter X-COST:$50.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://regenttheatre.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3964@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://regenttheatre.com/ DESCRIPTION:
Karla Bonoff has been described as one o f the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim\, commercial success\, end uring popularity\, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt\, Wynonna Judd\, and Linda Ronstad t. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics. Karla has continued to record an d tour extensively\, playing sold-out shows worldwide.
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Hearing Kar la’s moving vocals on her rich\, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refreshing\, exhilarating\, and restorative. Experi encing them live can be transformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff ’s songs\, as are her recordings\, are timeless. Many prefer her versions \, live with instrumentation that is clean and spare\, giving Bonoff’s voi ce room to work its emotional magic.
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“Long before Alanis and Jewel \, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-s earching\, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today. Billboard Magazine.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T223000 LOCATION:The Regent Theatre @ 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA 02474 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Karla Bonoff In Concert URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/karla-bonoff-in-concert/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2024/02/kb-80x80.jpg\;80\;80\;1\,medium\;https://lastdanceproductions. com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kb-300x199.jpg\;300\;199\;1\,large\;https:/ /lastdanceproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kb.jpg\;640\;425\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk\,Folk Rock\,Karla Bonoff\,Live Music\,Singer Son gwriter\,songwriter X-COST:$45.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://bit.ly/45B24F3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4312@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/jan-18-2025-ash-eric/ DESCRIPTION:
Ash & Eric\, a married duo from Worcest er\, are known for their genuine storytelling through music. Their songs n avigate the intricacies of love\, capturing both its triumphs and tribulat ions. Their album\, “Sure\,” touches on love’s dynamics\, offering both so lace and reflection. Having been a team since 2012\, their knack for trans forming life’s challenges into lyrical narratives stands out. Their beauti ful harmonies\, acoustic guitar work\, and warm stage presence have led th em to perform alongside folk stalwarts like Livingston Taylor and Mark Ere lli. Their latest album\, “Sure\,” was entirely produced by Eric\, and a v isual album based on “Sure\,” called “A Song for Every Sadness\,” was rele ased June 2024.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T223000 LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse @ 17 West St\, Mansfield\, MA 02048 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ash and Eric URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/ash-and-eric/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:coffeehouse\,Folk X-COST:$20.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/jan-18-2025-ash-eric/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4228@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://lastdanceproductions.com/ DESCRIPTION:
Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from ve teran singer-songwriters who remain among the brightest stars of the singe r/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994\, Christine Lavi n gathered them together\, along with folk and Americana artists\, to show case the music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD\, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists h ave released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades\ , with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performers\, back together by popular demand.
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CLIFF EBERHARDT
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One of the most original s ongsmiths currently on tour\, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articula te artist whose penetrating and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guitar playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelp hia-born singer’s gift for the English language is abundantly clear. The w ords that tumble from his mouth are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant v oice. Like John Hammond and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry t he torch for traditional and contemporary folk music through his strong li ve shows. Whether he’s out on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singing\, and original folk songs and blues make for a c ompelling\, thought-filled\, emotional roller coaster of a concert.
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Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwrit er of the New Folk movement\,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential si nger-songwriter of the 90’s folk scene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\ , then the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival\, in 1984\, he was then signed t o Red House Records on which he released his landmark first of 17 recordin gs\, I Know. Boston Globe penned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative originality of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2 016’s Indie Acoustic Project’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for B efore Beginning (Red House Records). 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True In Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compas s Records).
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LUCY KAPLANSKY
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“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blending country\, folk and pop style s\, Lucy has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh\, whether s inging her own sweet originals\, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and N ick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voice has been featured in film and on television\ , including commercials like Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jin gle. A Billboard-charting singer and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she has topped the folk and Americana radio charts and ha s been featured on shows throughout the world from NPR’s Weekend and Morni ng Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy has sung on countless records\, performing with Suz anne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffith\, and Shawn Colvin.
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She redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising lyrics and vocals. Acoustic G uitar Magazine hails her\, “soundscape experiments” while Rolling Stone pr aises her\, “evocative and sonic shading.” She has been described as\, “ri veting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and a “dro p-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter). Recently an Artist-in -Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Ar ts Work Center – Larkin reflects\, “I have been energized by the poets\, w riters\, and artists I have met while teaching\, and find myself on a jour ney to break down some of the predictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now available\, puts poems from ten notable poets to song\, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams\, Stan ley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pinsky\, and Billy Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and with Bird\, Patty takes up that tradition and se ts it aglow.
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You’ll undoubtedly be warm On This Winter’s Night.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T230000 LOCATION:Regent Theatre @ 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:On A Winter’s Night 2025 SOLD OUT URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/on-a-winters-night-2025/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:coffeehouse\,Folk\,Regent Theatre\,singer\,Singer Son gwriter\,Winter X-COST:$45.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://ci.ovationtix.com/36186/production/1207595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4389@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-711\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-andersen-tickets-1402946925019 DESCRIPTION:
Eric Andersen\, his voice\, songs\, guitar\, and piano playing created a career that has spanned over 45 years. He has rec orded 25 albums of original songs and made numerous tours of North America \, Europe\, and Japan. Eric Andersen’s songs have been recorded and perfor med by world renown artists such as Ricky Nelson\, Judy Collins\, Sandy De nny\, Fairport Convention\, The Kingston Trio\, Peter Paul and Mary\, Lind a Ronstadt\, Johnny Cash\, The Grateful Dead\, Linda Thompson\, Mary Chapi n Carpenter\, and Francoise Hardy\, plus many others in Europe\, Australia \, England\, and Japan.
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Eric Andersen is one of our finest singers and songwriters\, in the most literal sense of that tradition…
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th e most elegant of singers.” David Fricke (Rolling Stone Magazine)
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“A singer and songwriter of the first rank.” (The New York Times)
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“An American master.” Robert Palmer (Ghosts Upon the Road liner notes)
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“Eric Andersen is a great ballad singer.” (Bob Dylan – live on stage at the Oslo Spektrum)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T223000 LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse @ 17 West St Mansfield\, MA 02048 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Eric Andersen In Concert URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/eric-andersen-in-concert/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Eric Andersen X-COST:$35.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-andersen-tickets-1402946925 019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4422@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-711\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-laureannomichelle-saylors-tickets-143594088082 9 DESCRIPTION:
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Mike Laureanno< /strong> hails from Fall River\, MA an old mill-town infamous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and famous for its chow mein sandwiche s and pork pies. A passionate performer\, Mike’s songs are visceral and e vocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs deal with his gri tty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and friends. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower\, TX songwriting contest\, the 2016 Woody Gu thrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\, TX finalist.
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Mike is also a skilled recording engineer\, producer and veteran side man. He produced and recorded all of his albums in his home studio and he served twelve years as the bass player for the legendary New York City FAST FOLK Musical Magazine founder\, Jack Hardy.
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Mi ke has released four albums to date\, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013)\, Road Signs (2015)\, Tightrope (2017) and I come from Fa ll River (2021)
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Bristol-RI-based singer-songwriter Michelle Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt Tennessee. Early mu sical inspirations include country\, bluegrass-gospel\, folk and Memphis b lues. Michelle performed bluegrass music in the early 90s at festivals suc h as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Showdown. Michelle mov ed to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island in 2009 where she bec ame involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open mics on several occa sions. Michelle performed at the Providence Folk Festival in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022.
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In July of 2024\, Michelle rel eased her solo debut album titled “Hit the Creek” which features 10 origin al songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-received by f ans and continues to gain momentum on streaming platforms nationally and r ecently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically and metaphor ically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Michelle is currently working on her second album. She identi fies her musical style as Nashville blues-country/bluegrass/folk.
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Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-laureannomich elle-saylors-tickets-1435940880829.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T223000 LOCATION:Rose Garden Coffeehouse @ 17 West St Mansfield\, MA 02048 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mike Laureanno and Michelle Saylors In Concert URL:https://lastdanceproductions.com/event/mike-laureanno-and-michelle-sayl ors-in-concert/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk X-COST:$20.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-laureannomichelle-saylors-t ickets-1435940880829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4543@lastdanceproductions.com DTSTAMP:20260317T025449Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https ://ci.ovationtix.com/36186/production/1247942?performanceId=11678341 DESCRIPTION:
On A Winter’s Night. Patty Larkin\, John Gorka\, Cliff Eberha rdt\, Lucy Kaplansky. Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters who remain among the brightest stars of t he singer-songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994\, Christ ine Lavin gathered them together\, along with folk and Americana artists\, to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s N ight CD\, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artis ts have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the deca des\, with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is once again celebrated by these unique and popular performers\, reunite d by popular demand. Photo: Laurie Glassman
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Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36186/prod uction/1247942?performanceId=11678341.
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