6 On The Square

Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm
These kindred spirits and longtime friends are a yin and yang of performing songwriters, with Solebello’s warm voice and precise rhythm guitar dovetailing Iadanza’s from-the-heart vocals and graceful six-string. The smart songwriting and emotional eloquence they share blurs the lines between tough and tender, masculine and feminine. Born, bred, and based in New York City, Carolann is best known to folk audiences as a founding member of Americana trio Red Molly, as a touring solo artist, and also performing with the modern folk quartet No Fuss and Feathers. Long Island native Iadanza’s music has echoes of Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, and Cat Stevens, rooted in classic folk: honest and raw. He’s heralded for his deeply personal songwriting and fluid, percussive guitar playing. Discounted pre-show tickets are $20 (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or for $25 at the door.

Saturday, February 22 at 7:30pm
One of the nearly forgotten heroes of the northeastern folk rock scene, once so prevalent in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Jon Pousette-Dart mined the same musical environs as America, Poco, Crosby Stills & Nash, Orleans and other college campus favorites of that once gilded era.  He is best known as an American Classic and Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist, leaving behind a series of stunning albums recorded for Capitol Records, many of which remain hidden classics to this day. Pousette-Dart himself continues to persevere under his own guiding star, thanks to a succession of solo outings that still stay true to that original soft rock genre. Tickets are $25 pre-show (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or $30 at the door.

Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm
If you were one of the many who watched when Ken Burns’ The Civil War hit the airwaves, you are familiar with Jay’s haunting composition Ashokan Farewell — the musical hallmark of the PBS series. The soundtrack won a Grammy and Ashokan Farewell was nominated for an Emmy. Jay & Molly are masters of music and storytelling who generously share their lives and their music with audiences - there are so many moments and strands to savor in the course of the evening! Jay’s fiddling is brimming with playfulness, drama, soulfulness and technical verve, as he explores the many musical styles and idioms that he has internalized and made his own. Molly’s total mastery and inventiveness on piano and guitar is always spot-on, as she supports the tunes and follows the flow of the melody. Her rich and expressive vocals along with the resonant strains of Jay’s violin, reveal the deep emotions that flow in the duo’s veins. Discounted pre-show tickets are $30 (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or tickets are $35 at the door.

Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm
Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, Martyn Joseph has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, he’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”. Tickets are available at the discounted pre-show price of $18 (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or for $22 at the door.

Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm
Scottish-born Canadian singer David Francey is a singer and story teller with a wry sense of humor and perceptive observations on life and the poetry that comes of living it.  One of Canada's best loved troubadours, Francey is a two time Juno award winner; his songs are beautifully crafted, highly original, and superbly played. Pre-show discounted tickets are $18 (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or $22 at the door.

Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm
For over 40 years, Bill Staines has written memorable songs, becoming one of the most recognizable and popular folk performers. Many of Bill's songs have appeared in grade school music books, church hymnals, and scouting campfire songbooks. Composer David Amram described Bill as "a modern day Stephen Foster…his songs will be around 100 years from now." His music is instantly recognizable, and we know you will be singing along with Bill on many of his songs! Tickets are $20 pre-show (plus a $2 ticket surcharge) or $25 at the door.

Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm
Rod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour, master acoustic guitarist and award winning composer for film, TV and video games. Rod recently learned he is the 2019 Winner of American Songwriter's Bob Dylan Song Contest. His album "The Man I'm Supposed To Be" reached No. 9 in June 2018 on Folk Alliance International's Folk DJ Chart and he's performed as a featured artist at many Folk Alliance International conferences around the country. Tickets are $18 for the pre-show discounted tickets (plus a $2 service charge) or are $22 at the door.