Pleased to be invited to sing in this lovely room in Acton, run by Karen and Alan, founders of Zeitgeist in Cambridge

Zeitgeist concerts hosts musical events in their home . The evening consists usually of a 30-45 minute set by a local performer and an open mic for the rest of the evening. I love this format - not only do I get so sing, but I always enjoy hearing everybody who comes to the open mic. Lovely room! doors at 7.30, my set at 8, open mic thereafter. Come on out to listen and sing.

Every third Saturday (this month, the fourth beacause of snow) Barry Adelman of Music for Humanity assembles a few songwriters for a benefit concert for Music for Humanity- Concert is often in this coffeehouse in the Catskills to sing half hour sets. I'll be joined by Billy Tanglewood from NJ, and Darian Rivera from Hyde Park.

Pleased to be returning to the Hudson Valley area. Show at 7.30. Barry advises "come early, doors at 7, to get a good seat" https://www.facebook.com/btanglewood/timeline?lst=1386901380%3A100005148934543%3A1579746416 https://www.reverbnation.com/darianrivera

Proceeds benefit Music for Humanity www.musicforhumanity.org www.nobleroasters.com

Check out music for humanity, dedicated to helping people share music.

Tickled to be playing brunch with three of my fave local songwriters, as part of Burren's new "Let's do Lunch" series. Burren has great food and sound. Come have some brunch and listen Craig Sonnenfeld Linda Marks Mark Bishop Evans Rick Drost

Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door. Use Link below. Use Discount Code 24HOUR for online sales

Details on Performers Craig Sonnenfeld is a southern New Jersey born singer-songwriter-guitarist, known for his finger-picking guitar style. He has studied guitar with blues legends Philadelphia Jerry Ricks and Paul Rishell.

Craig's original songs are influenced by classic country, pre-war blues, and old folk ballads. His songs have been played on many radio stations in the United States and other countries including Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. https://craigsonnenfeld.net/

Linda Marks a piano-playing singer-songerwriter who integrates elements of jazz with contemporary folk. Linda is known for her heart-to-heart style, crossing over into many genres, in what she writes and arranges. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in Music with Honors and Distinction, Linda has played in most all of Boston's major rooms (Scullers Jazz Club, Club Passim, The Burren, City Winery, Club Cafe) and her songs have been written up in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine and covered on NPR. Linda's new In Grace album is her 7th release. She is at work on her 2020 album, The Piano. Linda is the co-founder of artist-alliance group, #WIMG Women In Music Gathering, intimate house concert series The Music Salon, and is a LadyLake Artist. https://www.lindamarksmusic.com/

Rick Drost sings songs with depth and heart, songs that repay repeated listening and convey a long love of classical music, natural wonders, poetry. A “storytelling songwriter”, his songs treat life from a varied angles - Jilted lovers, swans in the Public Garden, leftover lobsters, and meditations on meditation. Longtime inspiration came from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen; recent influences include Vance Gilbert and David Wilcox, who covers Drost's song "Turning the World" in live performances. Drost's latest CD "Turning the World", produced by Jon Shain (Durham, NC) continues to get airplay from Europe across America to New Zealand. Originally from Western New York, Rick travels from Cambridge, MA to sing at coffeehouses, house concerts, small festivals and Folk Alliance Events around the country. http://www.rickdrostsongs.com/

Mark Bishop Evans - Mark grew up in southern California where his major musical influences outside of church were Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Paul Simon, the Beach Boys and pretty much any folk, folk rock or beach music. Listening and playing the folk and protest music of the 60's inspired him to begin writing his own songs. Mark has a way with words and melodies, bringing them together in pleasant and poignant combinations that make you want to tap your feet and sing along. His music is an intriguing blend of Folk, folk rock and ballads, lyrically rich in emotional content and melodically comfortable like a favorite jacket, like a close friend you want to sing along with. Mark relocated north of Boston, Massachusetts in the early 90's and today considers himself and "Noreasta". www.markbishopevans.net

Aaron Tornberg does an in-depth interview of songwriters at the Hearing Room in Lowell. Sometimes recorded, sometimes live. I had a lot of fun recording this interview, we talk about how I got into singing, and I sing several songs, some old, some new. This will be posted at 7PM tonight; you can listen at http://www.hearingroom.net/thewoodshedpodcast This will be available in the archive along with interviews with a fine cast of characters from the music scene. Check it out! Find on FB at The Woodshed Podcast with Aaron Tornberg

Thrilled to be one of the songwriters sharing the stage at Dedham Square with all these Friends! It's comfortable listening room right in the square with Teas/wine/good sandwiches. Here's what Linda Marks says about the show:

The time between Christmas and New Year's is a great time to celebrate the Dedham Square Coffeehouse and all it provides. Ali Kooshan has created and sustained a wonderful, welcoming listening room featuring many of Boston's top singer-songwriters.

Let's show our appreciation and support for all he has given and continues to give to our community, as singer-songwriters Rick Drost, Mark Bishop Evans, Roberta Lamb, Linda Marks, Kenny Selcer and Craig Sonnenfeld perform a special show as their share their original songs, including songs in the style of Carole King and James Taylor.

Bob Weiser of WOMR Provincetown is again hosting this festive event where local performers and friends sing Christmas songs live in the studio. This has been a tradition for me the last few years. Looking forward to seeing and playing with Cape-Based friends

Outermost Radio FM 92.1, 91.3 on the Cape (womr.org)

Lindsey Sampson organized a festive holiday event. Many of your favorite local songwriters will each do a Holiday oriented cover. This should be a festive event.

Each year the Linden Tree hosts an event where 8 (randomly selected) local songwriters sing 2 songs each, trying to win a slot at the Linden Tree the following year. In past years I've heard great people that I hadn't heard yet; this year I'll actually get to sing two songs among all these friends. Peter Lehndorff will feature. $5 suggested minimum contribution. Thanks Liz Freeman and Kirsten Manville and all the volunteers for this gala annual event. Details below

Hosted by Kirsten Manville

Wild Maple Rick Drost Kathleen Healy Mark Bishop Evans

INTERMISSION Feature: Peter Lehndorff

Julie Charland Bill Anderson Roberta Lamb with Kenny Selcer John Ferullo Finale with ALL

Returning to this community Festival in Wolfeboro, NH . I'll sing for about an hour amid the beautifully decorated trees (and the Sherman tank). Community groups donate the trees. Theres music from noon to 5 .Admission $5. Proceeds benefit a local charity.

Thanks Linda and Lew Williams for inviting me up some years ago, and keeping the tradition going.

Wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com

Carlin Tripp is assembling 12 songwriters for a showcase at Hennesys. Details TBA.

Neil Silberblatt is again assembling this benefit for the Lower Cape Outreach Council. Honored to be among the many fine poets and musicians who will perform

Honored to be sharing the stage with two award- winning Songwriter friends, as part of the Brickhouse music series

Terry Kitchen - terrykitchen.com Mark Stepakoff - markstepakoff.com Rick Drost - rickdrostsongs.com

$10 at door Thanks Terry and Mark Abare for organizing this and Mark And Caelin for the fine community space that is the hearing room.

Will tape an hour+ podcast, songs and interviews with Aaron Tornberg of Mushroom Musicians at Hearing Room, for later airing

John O'Leary hosts another evening at the Lilypad. The amazing Lindsey Sampson will headline solo. John O'Leary joined by Abigail and Margaret Arndt, and yours truly will do opening sets. This will be another great evening of song in Inman Square. Lilypad has great sound, beer/wine/softdrinks available. Lots of Neighborhood restaurants. $10 at door Check out Lindsey's music at visitingwine.com. Check out John O'Leary at reverbnation.com/oleary

$10 at the door.

Returning to NERFA in Stamford. I'll be helping out Nancy Emrich in her Lilfest Guerrilla rooms, and will help Terry Kitchen host some Guerrilla rooms -

Here are the Showcases

Thursday, 1:45 AM 15 min in More LilFest 2069

Friday afternoon 3:30 PM 30 min n More LilFest 2069

Friday, 11:45 PM for :15 in LilFest 2068

Fri 12.45-1am Trespass Music 2063

Friday 1.10 AM for 10 mins in RISA 2043

Saturday afternoon 4:00 PM 30 min in More LilFest 2068

Saturday 11:45 PM for :15 in LilFest 2068

Sat Night 1.30-2am SSS ITR w Lindsey Sampson and Rachel Marie. 2043

Sang a couple songs at this inviting open mike in NH in May. I'm honored to return to do a feature set. Great performers, friendly folks, and always a pleasant drive up to NH

Pleased to be singing a set this evening to benefit TuneFoolery, and Musicians in Mental Health Recovery. Linda Marks will also sing. Trudi Goodman is organizing. $10 suggested donation at the door

Winding Trails is sponsoring this fun acoustic festival in Farmington, CT. 11:00-6. Three stages, lovely setting . Bill Pere of CT songwriters is running a song contest, 12- 2. I'm sure I'll see some Western Ma and CT friends there

tickets at: https://acousticfestival.bpt.me/

Nancy Emrich has asked me to help run her Lilfest showcases at FAR-West. Lilfest Showcases run 10.30 to 2 Thurs, Fri and Sat night

I'll appear pre conference open mike, one song, wednesday night

Song Circle First Timers - 8-9 AM - Registration Lobby

1.30 AM Fri night in New Voices - 15 min

1.30 AM Sat in Lilfest 30 min

Davey O. has been hosting this series near my hometown (and his) , now in it's second season. Really excited to be part of this evening, featuring songwriters in the round. $10 admission. Music 7-9. Pleased to be sharing the evening with two friends : From Boston, Ma, Tom Smith, tomsmithmusic.com,
from Rochester, via the Pacific NW , Dan Weber, danwebermusic.com

Thanks Mark Buell of Nickel City Frets for this series.

Thanks to Dave Ostrowski, who sings all over Western New York, for hosting this series. Check out Davey's music at www.daveyo.com