A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer, Greg Abate has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching.
Alex Radus.
Award-winning singer-songwriter from PA known for his “genre whiplash” style, with an eclectic mix of Americana, folk, swing, and blues.
You might remember Alex Radus from his memorable but brief performance with Laurie MacAllister at the Rose Garden in 2026.
Alex Radus is hailed as a “versatile crooner” and “skillful fretman”, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known affectionately for his unique brand of “genre whiplash”, Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, folk, swing and blues. John Gorka calls Alex Radus a “remarkable artist…an excellent guitarist, songwriter and singer…worth going out of your way to hear.”
Alex was selected as a 2024 Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Emerging Artist and voted a “Most Wanted” artist to return to the Main Stage in 2025. His most recent release, Where Liberty Lives, reached #10 on the FAI Folk Radio charts. Where Liberty Lives “is the kind of song that reminds you what folk music was always meant to do. Timely, tender, and absolutely necessary.” (Rock the Pigeon Music Blog)
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On A Winter’s Night. Patty Larkin, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhardt, Lucy Kaplansky. Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters who remain among the brightest stars of the singer-songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994, Christine 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 Night CD, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades, with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is once again celebrated by these unique and popular performers, reunited by popular demand. Photo: Laurie Glassman
DIANE ZEIGLER
Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter and mom of three, Diane Zeigler is making a return after many years. She last played the Rose Garden in 2001, and we’re pleased to get her back!
Zeigler emerged on the Boston folk scene in the early 90s and quickly established herself as an important voice in the era’s new singer/songwriter movement. Her debut CD on Rounder Records was released in 1995 to critical acclaim. It also coincided with the birth of her first child, followed by a growing family.
ERIC BEHR – Winner of 2026 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Competition
Based in Riverside, Rhode Island, Eric Behr is a seasoned singer-songwriter whose musical journey has been decades in the making. First picking up the guitar at age 11 after hearing the Kingston Trio, his trajectory was cemented in 1963 when he watched Joan Baez introduce Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival. Though he studied acting at Goddard College alongside peers like David Mamet and William H. Macy, Behr spent much of his career running a successful accounting firm before retiring in 2021.
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Irish music and lively entertainment with Killeeshil, a talented Irish group hailing from the greater Boston area. Named after the enchanting region of Ulster, Killeeshil brings to life the rich, vibrant traditions of Irish music, captivating audiences with exceptional performances. The band includes Eileen Yarrison (flute and whistle), Michael Hamill (fiddle), Harry Wagg (guitar), and Antanas Meilus (tenor and bodhran).
A Musical Journey to the Heart of Ireland. For Tickets: Click Here.
Killeeshil’s repertoire blends various elements of Irish music, ensuring a captivating experience for everyone in attendance. From lively jigs and reels that will get your feet tapping to slow, beautiful airs that tug at your heartstrings, this band offers a diverse musical experience. In addition to instrumental pieces, they also offer fun singalong songs that will make you feel like you’re in a cozy Irish pub. As proud residents of eastern Massachusetts, with Greater Boston as their home base, Killeeshil has become a beloved fixture in the local music scene, and their upcoming Rose Garden performance promises to be a true celebration of Irish culture and tradition.
You won’t want to miss the return of one of our favorite progressive bluegrass bands — Northern Lights! After playing their “final” show right here at the Rose Garden before disbanding in 2010, the legendary group is back for a special reunion.
Featuring former members Jeff Horton (bass, vocals), Bill Henry (guitar, vocals), and Taylor Armerding (mandolin, vocals), this lineup brings back the signature vocal harmonies and tight instrumental synergy honed over more than three decades as one of New England’s most influential acoustic acts.
Joining them for this performance are special guests Alex Mitchell on fiddle and Max Wareham on banjo, with Max honoring the cherished banjo legacies of the late Mike Kropp and Gabe Hirshfeld.
True to their reputation for stretching bluegrass boundaries while honoring its roots, Northern Lights has even prepared new material, featuring songs by John Hiatt, John Gorka, Mick Hanly, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan.
