Jul
6
Sun
John Mellencamp Anthology @ Mass Arts Center
Jul 6 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Paper In Fire ~ John Mellencamp Anthology

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Outside under the tent by the beautiful Norton Reservoir. Bring a chair and a picnic!

Since their formation, Paper In Fire has been igniting stages across New England with the authentic sounds and high-energy performances of John Mellencamp’s illustrious career. Named after one of his iconic hits, “Paper In Fire” pays tribute to the rock legend whose music has resonated through the decades, from the gritty, soulful anthems of the late 1970s to his powerful contemporary songs.

Fronted by six seasoned musicians who share a deep passion for Mellencamp’s music, Paper In Fire delivers performances that capture the heart and soul of his distinctive sound. Every show is a journey through Mellencamp’s extensive anthology, filled with the hits you remember and many more, expertly performed to bring the spirit of the originals to life. From “Jack & Diane” and “Pink Houses” to “Small Town” and “Hurts So Good,” their setlist is a testament to Mellencamp’s enduring legacy.

Join us and feel the heat!

Paper In Fire ~ John Mellencamp Anthology, Click here for Tickets.

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Sep
20
Sat
Eric Andersen In Concert @ Rose Garden Coffeehouse
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Eric Andersen In Concert @ Rose Garden Coffeehouse

Eric Andersen, his voice, songs, guitar, and piano playing created a career that has spanned over 45 years. He has recorded 25 albums of original songs and made numerous tours of North America, Europe, and Japan. Eric Andersen’s songs have been recorded and performed by world renown artists such as Ricky Nelson, Judy Collins, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Linda Thompson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Francoise Hardy, plus many others in Europe, Australia, England, and Japan.

Eric Andersen is one of our finest singers and songwriters, in the most literal sense of that tradition…

the most elegant of singers.” David Fricke (Rolling Stone Magazine)

“A singer and songwriter of the first rank.” (The New York Times)

“An American master.” Robert Palmer (Ghosts Upon the Road liner notes)

“Eric Andersen is a great ballad singer.” (Bob Dylan – live on stage at the Oslo Spektrum)

Eric Andersen, Click here for Tickets.

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Oct
18
Sat
Mike Laureanno and Michelle Saylors In Concert @ Rose Garden Coffeehouse
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Mike Laureanno hails from Fall River, MA an old mill-town infamous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and famous for its chow mein sandwiches and pork pies.​ A passionate performer, Mike’s songs are visceral and evocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs deal with his gritty 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 Guthrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk, TX finalist.

Mike is also a skilled recording engineer, producer and veteran sideman. 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.

​Mike has released four albums to date, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013), Road Signs (2015), Tightrope (2017) and I come from Fall River (2021)

Bristol-RI-based singer-songwriter Michelle Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt Tennessee. Early musical inspirations include country, bluegrass-gospel, folk and Memphis blues. Michelle performed bluegrass music in the early 90s at festivals such as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Showdown. Michelle moved to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island in 2009 where she became involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open mics on several occasions. Michelle performed at the Providence Folk Festival in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022.

In July of 2024, Michelle released her solo debut album titled “Hit the Creek” which features 10 original songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-received by fans and continues to gain momentum on streaming platforms nationally and recently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically and metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Michelle is currently working on her second album. She identifies her musical style as Nashville blues-country/bluegrass/folk.