Saturday September 21 2024 7:30 PM	Sharon, MA	NOT JUST ANOTHER COFFEEHOUSE	Unitarian Church of Sharon 4 N. Main St, Sharon, MA 02067 Tickets: $20 suggested	508-574-9475 webmaster@notjustanothercoffeehouse.org https://notjustanothercoffeehouse.org/
Not Just Another Coffeehouse has offered a community venue for outstanding music: Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, Jug Band, Classical Indian, Cabaret, Jazz, French Canadian, Irish, and more since 2012. The historic Unitarian Meeting House in Sharon, comes alive with music. And in addition to the music, we serve delicious home-made desserts and free trade beverages.
Saturday September 28 2024 12 noon	Flemington, NJ	STORYQUEST SOLOFEST	Flemington DIY 26 Stangl Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822 Tickets: $15 per teller or $40 full event	908-892-6859 Joeynovick@gmail.com https://storyquest.info/index.html
The StoryQuest SoloFest Festival is the premier theater festival showcasing one-person performances across various genres, including theater, comedy, and storytelling. Held annually in Flemington, NJ, it provides an opportunity for solo artists to present their work to diverse audiences. The festival celebrates the art of solo performance, emphasizing the unique voices and personal narratives of each participant. The event runs from noon to 8:00 PM. Full description and schedule of all tellers on website. I will be performing at 2:00 PM, doing a program called, "The Lost Art of Recitation.
Friday October 4 2024 7:30 PM	Garden City, NY	OUR TIMES COFFEEHOUSE	Ethical Humanist Soc 38 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Tickets: $20	stuartjmarkus@aol.com http://www.ourtimescoffeehouse.org
Our Times was a long-established folk venue until it closed down for COVID. But they've resumed this year under new management, and I was pleased to be one of the first acts to whom they reached out. I haven't played out in Long Island since before COVID, so I hope you can make it out to see me. The show starts with an open mic at 7:30, and I go on at 8:00.
Saturday October 19 2024 7:30 PM	Corning, NY	VALLEY FOLK MUSIC	1st United Methodist Church 144 Cedar Street Corning, NY 14830 Tickets: $25	607-962-4461 info@valleyfolk.org http://valleyfolk.org/
Valley Folk presents "Something Old, Something New". a concert of multiple performers featuring Liz Simmons (of Low Lily), James Gordon (Founding member of Tamarack), and me (I fall into the "old" category less because of my age than due to the fact that I've played the venue in the past.), and introducing Kim Wallach (of The Short Sisters) and Wendy Grossman .
Sunday October 20 2024 12:00 noon	Ithaca, NY	BOUND FOR GLORY CELEBRATION	Hanger Theater 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14853 Tickets: Free	https://boundforglory.org/celebration/
For 57 years, Bound for Glory has been a staple of the folk scene in the Northeast. Host Phil Shapiro presented these concerts from the Cornell campus in Ithaca on Sunday nights before a live audience and broadcast live on WVBR radio. The lineup included such luminaries as Kate Wolf, David Mallett, Utah Phillips, Bill Staines, Anne Hills, Lou and Peter Berryman...and me. But alas, the COVID pandemic, and Phil's failing health put a sunset to this venerable venue. Now past performers from BFG's long history gather to celebrate these past 57 years, and to thank Phil for half a century of service. The full list of participants in this celebration is too long to enumrate here. Go to the website. This will be one helluva show.
Saturday October 26 2024 7:00 PM	Paul Smiths, NY	MUSIC OVER THE MARSH	Paul Smiths VIC 8023 State Route 30 Paul Smiths, NY 12970 Tickets: Tickets: $15	518-327-6241 vic@paulsmiths.edu https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/
Paul Smiths Vic is a nature center, and home to over 25 miles of trails and 3,000 acres of land tucked inside the Adirondacks. A place where outdoor recreation, experiential education, and the arts come together, naturally. Music over the Marsh is a concert series held at the facility.
Saturday November 9 2024 12:00 noon	Hamilton Township, NJ	NJ STORYTELLING FESTIVAL	Hamilton Public Library 1 Justice Samuel A Alito Jr Way Hamilton Township, NJ 08619 Tickets: Free	862-268-1891 kkar495@hotmail.com https://njstorytellingfestival.com/index.html
Workshops for storytellers 10:00 to 11:30. Storytelling from noon to 4:45. I will post my performance time when I have it.
Saturday November 16 2024 7:30 PM	Silver Spring, MD	FOLKLORE SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON	A private home in Silver Spring, MD Call or email for directions and reservations Silver Spring, MD 20901 Tickets: $15 - $20 suggestd donation	202-386-8252 SwallowtailJig@yahoo.com https://fsgw.org/
My first time back in the DC area since COVID. And for those of you who like to sing, this will be a particularly good opportunity. The Folklore Society will be holding a song-circle at the same house on the afternoon of that date Here's the schedule: . 3:30 Singing and jamming . 5:30 Potluck . 7:30 Concert (The $20 suggested admission applies only to the concert. The earlier activities are free.
Sunday November 24 2024 4:00 PM	Freeport, ME	CADENZA	Cadenza 5 Depot St. Freeport, ME 04032 Tickets: $23 in advance, $28 at the door	207-560-5300 info@cadenzafreeport.com https://www.cadenzafreeport.com
Cadenza is a tastefully decorated, wonderful listening room with well spaced, comfortable table seating, great acoustics and a premium sound system. The beverages and food are of high quality. But while some venues provide food and drink with music on the side, Cadenza does it the other way around. I will be splitting the bill with the wonderful songwriter, Carole Wise This show will also be live-streamed. To view the show, visit Cadenza's FaceBook Page at 7:00 PM Eastern time.
Sunday March 2 2025 2:00 PM	Sharon, MA	LAKEVIEW HOUSE CONCERTS	Private home in Sharon MA Email or call for directions and reservations Sharon, MA 02067 Tickets: $15 - $20 suggested donation	508-528-0026 info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org https://lakeviewhouseconcerts.weebly.com
House Concert host Barry has been a long time fan and supporter of contemporary folk music. He has opened his home to present the very best of singer-songwriters and contemporary acoustic musicians for over 20 years. I am proud to be included amongst these artists in his schedule. Address and directions will be given after you make a reservation.