Live Music: Looking Ahead

September

Billy Price

Friday, September 6, 7:30-9:30PM

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan’s LPs, That’s What I’m Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs.

Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of best soul blues album. He was nominated 11 times for BMAs between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.
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Sock Hop with DJ Erik

Sunday, September 14, 2-4:30PM

Hey there, cool cats!  Get ready to cut a rug and do the stroll at our rockin’ Sock Hop with DJ Erik!

Grease up your hair, grab your best gal or guy, and head on up to the Loft on April 18th from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.  We’ll be spinning doo-wop and all the hottest hits from Elvis, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly – guaranteed to get you boppin’ and jivin’ all night long!

Don’t be a square!  Come show off your coolest dance moves, sip on some soda pop, and have a blast from the past.  See you there, hep cats!

The Honey Dewdrops

Friday, September 19, 7-9PM

Virginia natives, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of The Honey Dewdrops began touring in 2009 and have called the city of Baltimore home for over 10 years. They released their newest album, Here in the Mountains, in August 2024 – a batch of songs written and inspired by the origin story of a close friend.

In their two decades’ long partnership, the Dewdrops have showcased the dynamism of 2 voices and 2 instruments in a live setting and recorded form. Laura and Kagey are always working towards expanding their experimental folk sound of electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin and clawhammer banjo with tight vocal harmonies, while maintaining a commitment to deepening their understanding of the world through the lens of songwriting and music.
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The Nighthawks

Saturday, September 20, 4:00-6:00PM

"On this landmark anniversary, founder, lead singer and harpmaster Mark Wenner is still at the helm, while drummer Mark Stutso, guitarist Dan Hovey and bassist Paul Pisciotta all share vocals and songwriting, making this lineup one of the strongest. Decades of gigs and rabid fans have earned them the name “The Best Bar Band In The World.” More than a bar band or blues band, as they’re frequently labeled, this is a band that played with Carl Perkins in addition to Muddy Waters."
- Vizztone, 2022
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Yoko Miwa Trio

Sunday, September 21, 3-5PM

Award winning, chart topping, DownBeat Rising Star pianist Yoko Miwa and her trio with Will Slater on bass & Scott Goulding on drums make their debut at Manor Mill presenting material from her new release as well as from her critically acclaimed albums “Songs of Joy”, "Keep Talkin'" & "Pathways".

Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. Yoko was named a Rising Star Pianist in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll. The Yoko Miwa Trio’s 2021 release Songs of Joy received wide acclaim and reached #1 on national jazz radio charts and was voted a best jazz album of 2021 in the DownBeat 86th Annual Readers Poll. Jazziz called it “a radiant new collection.” CD Hotlist said “…yet another triumph from one of America’s finest jazz pianists, composers, and bandleaders.”

http://www.yokomiwa.com/

Eric AndersEn

Friday, September 26, 7-9PM
at the David Niven Theater at Oldfield School

Spend an evening with Eric Andersen to promote his new album Dance of Love and Death – 17 new songs – the first studio album of new Eric Andersen songs since 2003! He will perform songs from the new album as well as others spanning his career.

Eric Andersen first came to prominence as a performer in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and immediately became part of the Village folk and songwriter scene and was at the epicenter of the American Greenwich Village singer-songwriter explosion.

Aside from his own classics, he’s co-written songs with Lou Reed, Townes Van Zandt, Rick Danko, and Bob Weir (Grateful Dead). And his songs have been covered by many artists including Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Fairport Convention and Peter, Paul & Mary.
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october

Lucy Kaplansky

Friday, October 3, 7-9PM

Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe).

She has released nine critically acclaimed CDs, two of which were awarded Best Pop Album of the year by the Association for Independent Music. National Public Radio described her 2012 album Reunion as “a master class in making the personal universal,” and National Public Radio’s Scott Simon called her new album Last Days of Summer, released in June 2022, “Absolutely wonderful....utterly beautiful and affecting... Lucy sings songs from her life with resonance in ours.”
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Lyle Brewer

Sunday, October 5, 2:30-4:30PM

Lyle Brewer is a virtuoso guitarist whose unique sound blends jazz, classical, folk, and blues influences. An integral part of the Boston music scene for well over a decade, he’s earned a reputation as one of today’s most versatile and expressive guitarists. Whether performing solo or with renowned artists such as Lake Street Dive, the Barr Brothers, Ryan Montbleau, Neighbor, or Lori McKenna, Brewer never fails to captivate audiences with his technical mastery and emotional depth.
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Scott Tournet

Friday, October 10, 7:30-9:30PM

Scott Tournet has been on a long journey. After nearly twenty years on the road he has pulled back from the touring life and embraced a totally different lifestyle. His new record HOME is a celebration of and a reflection on that that journey. HOME offers the listener a comfortable chair, a pair of over the ear Hi-Fi headphones, a hot cup of coffee, and a picturesque view of it all.
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Nom De Plume

Saturday, October 11, 7-9PM

"Haunting, authentic, traveling, restless Spirit folky indie-rock."
Nom De Plume is an eclectic indie rock band fronted by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Aris Karabelas, along with bassist Michael Magee, and an ensemble cast of musicians that bring the band’s artistic vision to life. In 2024, musicians Nick Karagiannis, and Ed Fox joined the touring band. Their sound has a surprising pop sensibility that incorporates folk-rock, Americana, classic and progressive rock elements to create a unique style. Their songs sonically depict intuitive observations about life, people, places, and emotions. They are inspired by folk and classic rock, guitar masters, and experimental rock icons.
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the young fables

Thursday, October 16, 7:30-9:30PM

The Young Fables (TYF) are a dynamic Country/Pop and Roots music duo from Maryville, Tennessee, made up of Laurel Wright, a SHURE-endorsed vocalist, and Wes Lunsford, a  southpaw guitarist endorsed by GRETSCH. Their sound blends classic storytelling with contemporary pop sensibilities, captivating audiences worldwide.

Musically, TYF’s signature blend of roots and pop has drawn praise from industry legends such as Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Travis Tritt. Their work has landed them on Rolling Stone’s “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week”, further solidifying their reputation in the music world.
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The Old Part of Town

Friday, October 17, 7:30-9:30PM

After a sold-out show here nearly two years ago, The Old Part of Town return with another special acoustic performance, bringing with them their eclectic blend of roots-Americana, folk-rock, country-blues, and bluegrass. Showcasing tight harmonies, tasteful musicianship, standout songwriting, and an infectious on-stage camaraderie, the band features singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Matt Douglass and Sam Nitzberg, Upright Dave Frieman on bass, Steve Raskin on drums, and Lynn Kasdorf on pedal steel. And in what's sure to make it an even more memorable evening, their old band mate, fiddler Brian Whaley, will be sitting in.
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Todd Albright

Saturday, October 18, 7:30-9:30PM

Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work continues the distinguished tradition of the very roots of American music as told by the African American musicians who created it.
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Hammer Creek Bluegrass

Friday, October 24, 7-9PM

Hammer Creek Bluegrass stays true to their name and keeps the tempo hopping with a wide variety of bluegrass music from classic groups like Flatt and Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers and Bill Monroe to name a few. The band has put a creative bluegrass twist of their own on some timeless country and other genres from artists like Steve Earl, Townes Van Zandt and Dwight Yoakam. Enjoy a great time as they entertain with a variety of music that is sure to keep you asking for more.

An evening of ghosts, spirits and the supernatural with a musical performance of Conor and the Wild Hunt

Thursday, October 30, 7-9PM

Join us for an evening at Manor Mill that is sure to leave you spooked.

Watch a musically narrated film about a girl discovering the history of three generations of her family and the ghosts that followed them, while exploring their familial home passed down over a century. It is a love letter to ghostly storytelling, and a meditation on love and loss through a supernatural lens.

NOVEMBER

Tracy Grammer

Sunday, November 2, 3-5PM

Tracy Grammer is one of contemporary folk music's most beloved artists. Renowned for her pure, emotive vocals, perfectly intoned violin, and guitar playing that is by turns percussive and delicate, Grammer is also a gifted storyteller whose incantations add a rare mixture of vulnerability, intimacy, and hard-won insight to her performances. As one fan puts it, "With Tracy, it's never just about the music; it's a soul journey."
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Addison Agen

Saturday, November 8, 7-9PM

Addison Agen is an Indie-Folk and Americana singer-songwriter best known as Season 13’s first runner-up on NBC’s The Voice. Based out of Nashville, TN, Addison’s powerful and heart-wrenching voice welcomes listeners of all kinds to be grateful and self-reflective. Addison has shared the stage with artists such as Bob Seger, JOSEPH, Gordon Lightfoot, Brandy Clark, Peter Mulvey, Liz Longley, and May Erlewine while performing at top venues/events including The Winter Jam Tour, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Nashville’s Famous Bluebird Cafe, The Ark, Caffe Lena and more. Her reflective music is woven together with themes of hopefulness, acceptance, and joy, and her new, full-length record will be released in summer 2025.
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Tony Trischka's EarlJam

Featuring Michael Daves

Sunday, November 9, 3-5PM
perfomed at the historic David Niven Theater at Oldfields School

"Tony Trischka is known as the father of modern bluegrass" - New York Times

Tony Trischka is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians with the many voices he has brought to the instrument.

Tony will be honoring the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, or, in Tony’s opinion, in any genre.

“When the great Tony Trischka starts playing his banjo, the clouds part, the sun shines, and for a while it feels like all’s well with the world. Joined by some of his all-star friends on EarlJam it becomes a festival of joy that you can’t afford to miss.”
— Sean Wilentz (American Historian)

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Pierre Bensusan

Thursday, November 14, 7:30-9:30PM

“It’s like the guitar has been given free reign to play it’s self!”

French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.

Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album “Encore”, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.
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Get Down at the Mill: A Night of Funk & Soul with DJ Eric

Friday, November 21, 7-10PM

Join us on Thursday, November 21 at Manor Mill for an evening of funk, soul, and groove-heavy vibes with DJ Erik. From classic cuts to deep tracks, DJ Erik spins the sounds that move your feet and lift your spirit.

Free your soul. Feel the funk. Only at the Mill.

Dan and Claudia Zanes

Friday, November 28, 11-1PM

Grammy Award winning rocker turned all-ages entertainer Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist / music therapist Claudia Zanes have been singing in harmony since the day they met in 2016. They perform their soulful style of folk music extensively throughout the United States (and recently returned from a three week tour of Finland and Estonia). Dan + Claudia have released two records on the legendary Smithsonian Folkways label. Their most recent, Pieces of Home expands their vision of joyful intergenerational porch party music.

“Drawing deeply from the wells of American and Haitian folk traditions, this album pulses with the heartbeat of community. Each track hums with the spirit of kinship, inviting listeners to relax into the moment, surrounded by those who matter most.” - World Music Central
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DECEMBER

David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach

Thursday, December 4, 7:30-9:30PM

David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories with the emotional abandon of the blues. The show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.

David & Bob have performed many times at music festivals and taught at camps around the country to include: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Juan de Fuca, Strawberry Festival, Redding Roots, Bear Creek and Kate Wolf.

Dave Chappell

Saturday, December 6, 7-9PM

Dave Chappell, a Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area.  For the last several years, he has won the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) for ‘Musician of the Year’, ‘Rock Instrumentalist of the Year’, and ‘Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year’.

He has performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Johnny Johnson, and guitar wizard, Danny Gatton.
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Mariah Bonner – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Tuesday, December 23, 7:30-9:30PM

Join singer, recording artist, and all around entertainer Mariah Bonner for an evening of holiday cheer!

You’ll be treated to a selection of classic melodies like I’ll Be Home For Christmas, beloved hymns such as O, Holy Night, and Silent Night, and more contemporary holiday tunes like Hard Candy Christmas, River, and more.

Mariah will be accompanied by Sean Lane on piano, Seth Kibel on clarinet, saxophone and flute, and Bob Abbott on upright bass.
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JANUARY 2026

Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet

Saturday, January 31, 4:30-6:30PM & 7:30-9:30PM

Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players in the U.S., Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son, Brad Kolodner, one of the finest practitioners of the claw hammer banjo, to perform tight and musical arrangements of original and traditional old-time music. They round off the quartet with sensational bassist, Alex Lacquement, and talented, multi-instrumentalist, Rachel Eddy.

The Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet is bringing their exceptional sound to Manor Mill for a special doubleheader. Catch their early show at 4:30 PM, their evening performance at 7:30 PM, or treat yourself to both for a truly unforgettable musical journey!
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