Fri. - Sun October 5 - 7 2018	Port Murray, NJ	FOLK PROJECT ACOUSTIC GETAWAY	A YMCA camp in Northwest , NJ Near Hackettstown, NJ	201-207-8696 MarkSchaffer100@gmail.com http://www.folkproject.org/festival/Festivals.shtml
I will be part of the many goings-on planned for this multi-faceted multi-day folk orgy presented by the Folk Project. Over the course of the weekend there will be three concerts, about 30 workshops geared both towards musicians and non-musicians, endless jamming, and fellowship. Attendance is limited to 150, and food and lodging is included in the remarkably low price. Single-day tickets are also available (with meals). See website for details I will be hosting a musical game called "Themes in a Hat" right after Saturday dinner. It's a non-competetive game for people who like to sing, whether or not they can.
Friday October 19 2018 7:30PM	Annapolis, MD	333 COFFEEHOUSE	Annapolis Traditional Dance Society 351 Dubois Rd Annapolis, MD 21401	443-333-9613 Tom@Broadside.org http://333concerts.org
One of my favorite and longest-standing DC area venues. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 for seniors, students and members.
Saturday October 20 2018 7:30 PM	Arlington, MA	FRACTAL HOUSE CONCERTS	A private home in Arlington, MA Call or email for reservations and directions Arlington, MA 02474	781-248-7400 ultimatepsi@gmail.com
Fractal house presents is concert (and sometimes comedy) series that aims to bring people together through shared interest in experiences.�Suggested donation: $15 - $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 October 21 2018 6:30 PM	New Bedford, MA	CONCERTS IN THE CAPTAIN'S MANSION	A private residence in New Bedford, MA Call or email for reservations and directions. New Bedford, MA 02740	203-499-8862 inovator@comcast.net
A house concert in a historic B&B in historic New Bedford. The concert will be followed by an informal jam-session/song-circle for all who care to participate. Suggested donation $15 - $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.
Thu. - Sun. Oct. 25 - 29 2018	Grand Rapids, MI	FARM	Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel 5700 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546	pumphouseconcerts@gmail.com http://farmfolk.org
This will be my first time attending FARM (Folk Alliance, Region Midwest), a business conference for the folk music industry, (And that's an oxymoron if I ever heard one!) It's a f4-day extravaganza of showcases, workshops, panels and schmoozing for performers, presenters, media people, luthiers, radio and recording folks, and more. I will be performing in a number of showcases; Thu., 11:30PM - Midnight: Access Film Music Showcase Thu. night / Fri. morning, 1:20AM - 1:40AM: Lilfest Showcase Fri. night / Sat. morning, 1:30AM - 2:00AM: Traditional Music Showcase Sat. night / Sun. morning, 1:00AM - 1:45AM: First-Timer Room
Thu. - Su4n. Nov. 8 - 11 2018	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 a number of showcases scheduled: Thu. night / Fri. morning: 11:30PM - 12:30 AM "Midnight Hoot" Fri. night / Sat. morning, 12:20 -1:00 AM "Song Box Showcase" Fri. night / Sat. morning 1:15 - 2:00 AM "Focus" Showcase" Saturday night / Sunday morning, 1:00 - 1:30 AM "Access Film-Music Blue Room" Room 2105 Saturday night / Sunday morning, 2:00 - 2:30 AM (Full half hour solo) "Lilfest Showcase"
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.
Sunday November 18 2018 5:00 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	CAILEIGH HOUSE CONCERTS	A private home in Ann Arbor. Call or email for directions and reservations. Ann Arbor, MI 48108	734-369-2228 houseconcerts@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009060804231
Caileigh House Concerts present wonderful musicians in a warm and friendly setting located between Ann Arbor and Saline. Snacks, coffee and tea are included. Free parking. 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.
Friday December 7 2018 7:30 PM	Morristown, NJ	THE MINSTREL ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES	Morristown Unitarian Fellowhsip 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960	973-335-9489 Minstrel@FolkProject.org http://www.Minstrel.FolkProject.org
The first Friday in December has been the Minstrel's annual Chorus Song Night, an evening of songs designed for you, the audience to sing. I will be going round-robin with Ken Schatz, Carrie Cantor, and Jerry Krantman in leading songs with choruses, old favorites, easily picked- up songs, and others. If you like to sing, this is the night for you.
Sunday February 10 2019 8:00 PM	Princeton, NJ	MUSIC AT MALTBY'S	A private home in Princeton, NJ 128 Stone Cliff Road Princeton, NJ 08540	LMaltby@workrights.org
Music at Maltby's is a monthly house concert series at a private home in Princeton. The music presented is very eclectic; from jazz to opera to (yes) folk. $20 suggested donation, variable based on your own circumstances. Suggested donation: $20. Casual dress and BYOB. RSVP is requested by email. For those of you who were at my show at Maltby's in June of 2017, I will be doing mostly different material from that show, but maybe with one or two favorites repeated. Any requests? Send me an email. , 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 May 4 2019 7:00 PM	Boonville, NY	CAMP BENJAMIN	A private home in Boonville, NY. Call or email for reservations and directions. Boonville, NY 13309	315-316-2741 ashfletcher@hotmail.com
Camp Benjamin is a rural retreat center hosting programs for the nonprofit org "wholesome living, inc." Come to the best barn concerts in Boonville! 7:00 PM for concert or 6:00 PM for potluck supper. Suggested donation: $10 - $15.
Sunday May 5 2018 8:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	BOUND FOR GLORY	Anabel Taylor Hall 548 College Ave, Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY 14853	607-844-4535 pds10@cornell.edu http://boundforglory.org/
I am proud to be part of the 51st year of North America's longest running live folk concert broadcast, originating in Ithaca, N.Y. approximately 32 Sundays a year since l967. Admission is free. If you can't get to the show, you can listen live on WVBR, 93.5 FM, or on the web at WVBR.com. However, the only way to get the show in high def and 3-D is to be at the concert itself. And Phil Shapiro, the show's host throughout its existence is best appreciated in 3-D.