Friday October 20 2017 7:30 PM	Alexandria, VA	FOLKLORE SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON	The Lyceum 201�S. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22301	973-335-9489 FSGW@MikeAgranoff.com http://www.fsgw.org
For this concert, The Folklore Society has relocated its concert series to The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum. This beautiful old structure was built in 1839, and designed as a lecture hall. Most recently renovated in the 70s, the hall retains its wonderful acoustic properties, which permit unamplified performances to be clearly heard throughout the hall. It's located along a free trolly shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from the King Street Metro station. Tickets are $15 suggested donation.
Saturday October 21 2017 7:00 PM	Annapolis, MD	LIVE SOUNDS	A private home in Annapolis, MD Call or email for directions and reservations Annapolis, MD 21401	410-268-2192 dick.seabrook@gmail.com http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/event-dseabrook220170106.html
A house concert in a comfortable 1920s home in downtown Annapolis just steps from the historic district. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Tuesday October 24 2017 7:00 PM	Morristown, NJ	NEW JERSEY FOLK REVIVAL MUSIC -- BOOK SIGNING AND AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION	Morristown / Morris Township Public Library 1 Miller Road (Entrance on South St.) Morristown, NJ 07960	973-538-6161 info@jfpl.org http://www.jfpl.org
This is an event to celebrate the publication of a new book, "New Jersey Folk Revival Music" by Michael C. Gabriele. The book covers the history of Folk Music in New Jersey from colonial days, through the Folk Revival of the 60s through today's current folk scene. Michael Gabriele will be presenting a talk and book-signing event at the library. There is one chapter, "Thirsty Ears for Forty Years" that deals with the history of the Folk Project in which I am prominently featured. So Gabriele has asked me to present a few songs at the event. Admission is free.
Saturday October 28 2017 8:00 PM	Boonton, NJ	THE MUSIC MISSION	Boonton United Methodist Church 626 Lathrop Avenue Boonton, NJ 07005	973-334-8654 info@TheMusicMission.org http://www.TheMusicMission.org
I will be opening for Steve Chapin in this concert run by the Church to benefit "A Future With Hope" (Hurricaine Sandy relief), "Imagine No Malaria", and a number of local food banks, used clothing collections, and other similar causes. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Sunday November 5 2017 4:00 PM	Madison, NJ	GREEN LIGHT CONCERT SERIES	Studio Yoga 2 Green Village Road, Suite 215 Madison, NJ 07940	973-966-5311 franksole@comcast.net http://www.studioyogamadison.com/events/green-light-performance-mike-agranoff/
Live music in a acoustic setting much like a house concert. (Only with an occasional commuter train passing by.) Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Thu. - Sun. Nov. 9 - 12 2017	Stamford, CT	NERFA	Crowne Plaza Stamford Hotel 2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905	215-546-7766 info@nerfa.org http://www.nerfa.org/
Once again I will be attending this regional conference and gabfest for the Folk Community. The weekend is packed with workshops, seminars, and showcases where performers, presenters, press, radio, luthiers, and others in the "industry" can connect and do business. I have two showcases scheduled: Saturday night / Sunday morning, 1:00 AM "Gathering Time & Space Showcase" Room 2035 Saturday night / Sunday morning, 1:30 AM "Subversive Verses" (A round robin of parodies, mashups, and other ways of ruining some perfectly good songs) Room 2035
Wednesday November 15 2017 8:00 PM	Woodside, NY	SUNNYSIDE SINGERS' CLUB	Aubergine Cafe 4922 Skillman Ave Woodside, NY 11377	917-723-7488 ssuffet@nyc.rr.com https://www.facebook.com/sunnysidesingersclub/
An Irish style folk club, cosponsored by the Aubergine Cafe and the Folk Music Society of New York, where people gather to sing one night a week. And once a month they invite a "Guest Singer" to perform. So expect a lot of singing from the audience as well as from me. Raise your glass! "Floor singers" start 8:00. I go on at 8:40. Admission by free will donation. ($10 suggested.)
Friday November 17 2017 7:00 PM	Greenfield, MA	LOWER FALLS HOUSE CONCERTS	Private home in Greenfield, MA area. Call or email for reservations & directions Greenfield, MA 01301	413-824-8844 Lfhconcerts@gmail.com http://Lowerfallshouseconcerts.jimdo.com
Musicians have come to this welcoming series from Canada, the United Kingdom and throughout the USA, playing for attentive audiences in an intimate setting. Food, fellowship, fun and great music make for a very special event. Come at 7:00 for the concert, or join us at 6:00 for potluck supper. The suggested donation for all shows is $15-20, 100% goes to the musicians. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Saturday November 18 2017 7:00 PM	Milford , NH	ACOUSTIC CAFE COFFEEHOUSE	Wadleigh Memorial Library 49 Nashua Street Milford , NH 03055	603-249-0645 director@wadleighlibrary.org http://www.acousticcafenh.com
The Acoustic Cafe is a library-sponsored program showcasing regional acoustic musicians. Open to the public, it is held the 3rd Saturday from October thru April in a intimate, smoke-free environment. Admission is free.
Friday December 1 2017 7:30 PM	Morristown, NJ	THE MINSTREL	Morristown Unitarian Fellowhsip 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960	973-335-9489 Minstrel@FolkProject.org http://www.folkproject.org/minstrel/minstrel.shtml.
I will be taking part in the Minstrel's annual Chorus Song Night. This is an evening of songs for the audience to sing. I will be one of four song leaders who will be presenting songs with choruses, songs familiar to a folk audience, and songs in general for people who like to sing. Bill Staines, whose songs are being sung around more campfires and song circles than just about anyone in the Folk World. Rounding out our panel will be Folk Project member performers Christine DeLeon and Scotty Rovner.
Monday December 11 2017 7:00 PM	Medford, NJ	SJARMS	Medford Memorial Community Center 21 South Main Street Medford, NJ 08055	609-217-1388 rwkramer@verizon.net http://www.sjarms.com
The South Jersey Acoustic Roots Music Society (SJARMS) is a participatory music society based out of historic Medford, NJ which is dedicated to providing a space for people to listen to and play American roots music, which includes genres such as folk, blues, jazz, bluegrass and gospel. This concert is part of their monthly 2nd Monday series. The concert will be followed by a jam session.
Saturday Jan. 13 (Snow date Jan. 27) 2018 7:00 PM	Hillsborogh, NJ	HIDDEN RIVER FARM HOUSE CONCERT	A private facility in Hillsborough, NJ. Call or email for reservations and directions Hillsborogh, NJ 08844	908-642-2439 bobhrfarm@msn.com
An informal event in a comfortable, intimate setting on a horse farm in Somerset County, New Jersey. Refreshments and light bar included. Suggested donation $15.00
Saturday January 20 2018 6 PM & 8 PM	Staten Island, NY	HISTORIC RICHMONDTOWN TAVERN	Richmondtown Tavern 441 Clarke Ave. Staten Island, NY 10306	718-351-1611 fbeil@historicrichmondtown.org https://www.historicrichmondtown.org/
Enjoy a delightfully old-fashioned evening of unamplified music and song in a cosy candlelit, wood-stove heated tavern that's been around since 1819! Spicy hot cider or wine, cold beer and wine available for purchase. Two shows: one at 6:00 PM, and one at 8:00 PM. Admission is $13 in advance (before 3:00 PM on January 17) or $15 at the door.
Friday February 9 2018 8:00 PM	Phoenixville, PA	STEEL CITY COFFEEHOUSE	Steel City Coffeehouse 203 Bridge St. Phoenixville, PA 19460	484-924-8425 bookingsteelcity@aol.com http://www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com/
Steel City Coffee House is the premier listening room in the Phoenixville area and has been host to some of the greatest singer/songwriters in the northeast, such as Jeffrey Gaines, Jim Boggia, Craig Bickhardt and Christine Havrilla (to name a few) . The venue is BYOB, and you can enjoy fine coffee, tea or kombucha, a unique menu of delicious flatbreads, sandwiches and a variety of sweet treats.
Saturday February 10 2018 7:30 PM	Lititz, PA	WUNDERLICH HOUSE CONCERT	A private home in Lititz, PA Call or email for reservations and directions. Lititz, PA 17543	717-380-7023 ruthellen@me.com
Wunderlich House Concerts, featuring exceptional acoustic performers from across the country since 2005. The concert series started in Austin, Texas, the live music capitol of the world until 2013 and relocated to Lititz, PA, the coolest small town in America, in 2015. Suggested admission $20 What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Sunday February 11 2018 4:00 PM	Pittsburgh, PA	MUSIC RIGHT NEXT DOOR	Private home in Pittsburgh. Call or e-mail for reservations & directions. Pittsburgh, PA 15238	412-967-0991 cah@lonewolf.com http://pages.prodigy.net/cah/concert/
Long-running house concert series just north of Pittsburgh. There will be a potluck supper and jam after the concert (around 6). Children who will sit still for a concert are welcome. Suggested donation: $15.00. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Saturday March 3 2018 8:00 PM	Newtown, PA	GOT MUSIC!	A private home in Newtown, PA Call or email for reservations and directions Newtown, PA 18940	267-566-5699 lap@2000rus.com http://www.facebook.com/gotmusicnewtown
My 2nd appearance at this wonderful series. There will be a concert, followed by a Q&A Meet The Performer session. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Thursday June 7 2018 7:30 PM	Lansdowne, PA	LANSDOWNE FOLK CLUB	20th Century Club 84 S. Lansdowne Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050	610-716-2155 bob@bobbeach.net http://www.folkclub.org
Coming up on its quarter-century mark, the Lansdowne Folk Club started as a showcase for local talent, and now presents the best of the nationally touring folk scene. It is held in the recently renovated ballroom of the Twentieth Century Club, a Victorian era jewel of a building. Opening for me will be The Lords of Liechtenstein, pair of 20-something brothers whom I've watched grow from a novelty act to a pair of serious singer-songwriters. Admission is $20 at the door, or $17 in advance through the club's website.
Saturday November 17 2018 7:30 PM	Bloomfield Hills, MI	MAMA'S COFFEEHOUSE	Birmingham Unitarian Church 38651 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304	248-569-0965 mamascoffeehouse@bucmi.org http://www.mamas-coffeehouse.org
MAMA's Coffeehouse is a monthly acoustic music concert series hosted by the Birmingham Unitarian Church. Founded in 1993, MAMA's brings an eclectic mix of regional and national performers to the Detroit metro area. Admission is $15 ($13 for students and seniors). My performance will be preceded by an Open Mic and an opening act.