The Loft - A unique performance space featuring music of all genres
 
 

A unique performance space for music of all genres

Incredible music can be found at the Mill in two beautiful, intimate spaces, in the timber frame Loft and in the gallery of the Mill. A small live music venue means musicians can perform and discuss their work. Manor Mill has world-class talent of all genres, including blues, chamber music, Americana, jazz, bluegrass, rock and more.

 
 
The Loft is a beautiful timber-frame venue

Upcoming Live MUSIC Performances

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March

Thursday, March 12, 7:30-9:30PM
Two Songwriters, One Show:
Huey & Callum

Friday, March 13, 7-9PM
Gallagher’s Frolics

Saturday, March 14, 7:30-9:30PM
Hildaland

Tuesday, March 17, 7-9PM
Jake Eddy

Saturday, March 21, 7-9PM
Ari and the Buffalo Kings

Sunday, March 22, 3-5PM
Sami Stevens

Friday, March 27, 7-10PM
One Stage. Seven Musicians. One Night: An Evening of Songwriters, hosted by Cris Jacobs

Sunday, March 29, 3-5PM
Emily Perkins & Hot Club of Baltimore Quartet

Tuesday, March 31, 7:30-9:30PM
Cory Branan with an opening performance by Heather Aubrey Lloyd

April

Friday, April 10, 7-9PM
Anana Kaye

Sunday, April 11, 2-4PM
Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
IV. The Quiet Bloom (Piano Trio)

Saturday, April 11, 7:30-9:30PM
Peter Case

Thursday, April 16, 7:30-9:30PM
Eric Andersen
Dance of Love Tour

Friday, April 17, 7-9PM
Brett Newski

Saturday, April 18, 7:30-9:30AM
Addison Agen
with an opening performance
by Mike Finazzo

Sunday, April 19, 3:30-5:30PM
Ebb and Flow

Friday, April 24, 7-9PM
Pat Byrne

Thursday, April 30, 7:30-9:30PM
Nigel Wearne

 
 
 

MARCH

Two Songwriters, One Show:
Huey & Callum

Thursday, March 12, 7:30-9:30PM

Huey
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., Huey’s songwriting roots deeply in southern folk music. Since playing in various groups for the past 8 years, most notably her own full band “Huey & The Heaven-sent”, she has become a household name in the Atlanta music scene. “[She] brings some diversity to what people perceive southern music to be” says Atwood Magazine, following up the release of their second full-length LP “How to Keep Things Alive”. Heart-clenching and poignant lyrics, married with vocal stylings reminiscent of Dolores O’riordan, Huey’s songwriting is brutally honest.

Callum
Callum is an 18-year-old recording artist from Berlin, Maryland, known for her unique tone and synesthetic approach to music. Blending alternative rock with jazz-folk, her sound draws comparisons to finneas, Phoebe Bridgers, and Hayley Williams. With emotionally raw lyrics and a captivating stage presence, Callum creates music that feels personal and timeless – whether solo or with a band, her performance will leave a lasting impression.

Gallagher’s Frolics

Friday, March 13, 7-9PM

Gallagher’s Frolics combines the talents of four veteran musicians who share a deep love and respect for traditional Irish music. The group features Terry O’Neill on fiddle and mandolin, Eric “Seamus” Sloan on flute and whistle, Norm Myers on bodhran and bones, and the irrepressible Drew Vervan on guitar and vocals. The group performs traditional tunes and songs, along with original material penned by Drew and Terry. Drew is a standout vocalist whose style has been honed over many years performing in genres ranging from folk to rock. Terry’s fiddling is influenced by his study of revered musicians of the past hundred years, from Michael Coleman to Denis Murphy. “Seamus” Sloan has channeled years of classical training into his signature flute style that combines expressive nuance with impeccable technique, when, combined with Terry’s fiddling, creates a powerful sound. Norm Myers ties it all together with his steady hand on bodhran and bones.
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Hildaland

Saturday, March 14, 7:30-9:30PM

Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan and American mandolinist Ethan Setiawan present a collaboration and meeting of their musical worlds in Hildaland. A path steeped in the fiddle traditions of their respective sides of the Atlantic, the journey taken wends through Scottish and American oldtime inspired music woven with contemporary compositions.
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Jake Eddy

Tuesday, March 17, 7-9PM

Jake Eddy is the leading torchbearer of solo bluegrass flatpicking and was called “one of the most exciting young guitarists” by Fretboard Journal. In 2023 he was invited to perform at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, performed 3 times on the Grand Ole Opry, and was nominated for IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year. His style is influenced heavily by the syncopated playing of Clarence White and he cites influences from Doc Watson and John Coltrane to Jimmy Bryant and Roy Clark. Bluegrass Unlimited says Jake’s recent album is “proof we live in the golden age of flatpicking” and when you hear him, you will have no choice but to agree.
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Ari and the Buffalo Kings

Saturday, March 21, 7-9PM

Ari and the Buffalo Kings (ABK) weave mindfulness, spirituality, and roots music from around the world to give your mind a fresh glass of spring water and your heart an unexpected hug. This Baltimore-based indie folk band thinks life is better with a little bit of everything. Their sound blends folk and alt country with soul, rock, and world music, creating a unique live experience that stirs your feet and soothes your soul.

Featuring Danielle Williams, Samantha Flores, Christian Lumsden, Jim Hannah, Phil Heiser, and Joel Michael-Schwartz, ABK has performed at Baltimore’s major festivals and venues including Artscape, the 8×10, Creative Alliance at the Patterson, and The Ottobar.
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Sami Stevens

Sunday, March 22, 3-5PM

NYC singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music. In writing songs, singing and accompanying herself on keys, she delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s.

For this show, Sami will feature acclaimed tenor saxophonist and long time collaborator Kazemde George. Kaz’s latest release, which features Sami, is ‘I Insist’ on Greenleaf Records. Downbeat gave it four stars, calling it “…an insistence of music as not simply technical proficiency, but as a spiritual plane to consider what is at stake in imagining and remembering who we are.”
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One Stage. SEVEN MUSICIANS. One Night: AN EVenING OF Songwriters, hosted by Cris Jacobs

Friday, March 27, 7-10PM

Forget the usual concert setup. This is a true Songwriter’s Circle—an intimate evening where the barrier between the artist and the audience disappears. Hosted by Cris Jacobs, this exclusive event brings a powerhouse lineup together for the very first time:

Cris Jacobs, Host
Caleb Stine
Letitia Van Sant
Jordan Sokel of The Pressing Strings
Laura & Cagey of The Honey Dewdrops
Talbot Mayo

Set in the historic David Niven Theater at Oldfields School, you won’t just hear the music but the stories behind the songs.

Note: This is a high-demand, low-capacity event. Because our Songwriter’s Retreat participants get first dibs, public seating is extremely limited. Once these seats are gone, they are gone. Don't Wait!

Emily Perkins & Hot Club of Baltimore Quartet

Sunday, March 29, 3-5PM
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Emily Perkins is a dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Washington D.C. With a style rooted in tradition and shaped by modern influences, she brings warmth, intention, and storytelling to the stage.

Emily’s first serious endeavor was the piano. By high school, she was performing professionally as an accompanist, appearing in theaters, community ensembles, and chamber groups throughout Southwest Michigan. She turned her focus to developing her voice shortly after college, immersing herself in the jazz communities of El Paso, Chicago, and New York City where she gained experience as both a soloist and ensemble singer. These experiences deepened her commitment to the genre and shaped her artistic identity as a vocalist moving forward.

Cory Branan with an opening performance by heather aubrey lloyd

Tuesday, March 31, 7:30-9:30PM

Over the last two decades Cory Branan has released five albums to much critical acclaim from NPR, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone among others, who called him, “A country boy with a punk-rock heart.” He has toured extensively, appearing on stages from Letterman and the Ryman to your town’s shittiest punk bar

“A career stacked with lonesome country anthems to life on the road, delivered in a voice that’s pleasantly weathered.” – NPR
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Heather Aubrey Lloyd
For two decades, Heather Aubrey Lloyd’s performed anywhere that might make a good story; bait shops, biker weeks, even clothing-optional resorts - a recovering reporter whose love of the journey evolved into equally adventurous songwriting. Her “sing-me-the-phone-book” voice pairs with finger-picked guitar and hand percussion. Best known with Baltimore’s ilyAIMY, Lloyd’s gained national recognition as a Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Most-Wanted Artist and Top-4 Telluride Troubadour.
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April

Anana Kaye

Friday, April 10, 7-9PM

Originally from the Republic of Georgia and now making waves in the heart of Nashville’s indie scene, Anana Kaye has captivated audiences across the globe with her distinctive sound, evocative lyrics, and spellbinding stage presence. Drawing comparisons to Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Kate Bush, her music is a journey through love, loss, and the beautifully strange moments in between—blending alt-rock, folk-noir and storytelling with the haunting influences of her Georgian heritage.
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Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
IV. The Quiet Bloom (Piano Trio)

Sunday, April 11, 2-4PM

Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
Four Concerts in Rural Northern Baltimore County

Prepare for four unforgettable afternoons of chamber music set in some of the most picturesque and historic venues in Northern Baltimore County. From the original 19th-century saddlery in Monkton Village to the David Niven Theater at Oldfields School and the rustic charm of the Loft at Manor Mill, each setting offers a uniquely intimate backdrop for a rich musical experience. Across four concerts—The Spark of SoundIn the ShadowsStorms, but Light, and The Quiet Bloom—the series explores themes of transformation, intimacy, and illumination. Curated by pianist Wan-Chi Su and performed by a rotating ensemble of exceptional guest artists, each program invites audiences on a journey through sound, space, and story.

April 11, Private Residence (original Monkton Village stable)
IV. The Quiet Bloom (Piano Trio)
Performed by Li-Mei Liang (violin), Joseph Gotoff (cello) and Wan-Chi Su (piano)

Peter Case

Saturday, April 11, 7:30-9:30PM

“I try to take things I love and use them in a new way,” said triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case of his 16th solo album Doctor Moan. Case brings his considerable songwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his first solo recorded instrumental. Released by Sunset Blvd Records, Case’s piano-based songs are emotionally, sonically and stylistically rich.

As a founding member of the early punk era trio The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured the nation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo. The Nerves single “Hanging on the Telephone,” was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed the Plimsouls, a record-breaking live act in California, recording albums for Planet/Elektra and Geffen. Their independent single, “A Million Miles Away,” entered the Billboard charts and remains a garage rock standard, performed by bands around the world. The band performed in the cult classic film Valley Girl and the Nerves and Plimsouls timeless teenage rock ‘n’ roll continues to appeal to fans of each new generation.

After the Plimsouls, Case rediscovered his musical roots on his self-titled solo debut, produced by T Bone Burnett. The New York Times declared Peter Case the best album of 1986. It earned a five-star Rolling Stone review and a Grammy nomination. As one of the first songwriters of his generation to turn from rock music toward an acoustic sound, Case also helped usher in what became known as Americana music.
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Eric AndersEn
DANCE OF LOVE TOUR

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

“A singer and songwriter of the first rank.” (The New York Times)

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.
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Brett Newski

Friday, April 17, 7-9PM

“Newski writes great songs and sings em like a champ. He could entertain Russian mob members in a Siberian prison and still come out on top. He’s that good.” -Steve Poltz

Alt-Americana songwriter Brett Newski has been described as a “collision of highway 61 Bob Dylan & 90s alternative.” Newski initially gained attention touring in South Africa before building a career on the American songwriter circuit. He coined the term “ameriCONa” to describe his scrappy, outsider take on Americana rock n roll.
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Addison Agen
with an opening performance
by mike finazzo

Saturday, April 18, 7:30-9:30AM

Addison Agen
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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Mike Finazzo
Mike Finazzo is not a renaissance man; he just makes things. Mike picked up a guitar for the first time at age 12 and fell hard for the blues, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan, launching an early run as a folk and rock performer with regional success and a debut album, Sunday Morning. Over the next two decades, Finazzo expanded into filmmaking, writing and directing feature films that screened at festivals across the country. In 2020, he stepped back, spent time with his family, and rediscovered his love of songwriting and guitar-driven folk and blues. Reconnecting with his roots, he began writing relatable, melodic songs anchored by expressive guitar playing. Finazzo released his second album, Stories to Tell, in spring 2025 and continues to perform his blend of sad folk songs and warm banter, with a third album due in 2026.
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Ebb and Flow

Sunday, April 19, 3:30-5:30PM

Ebb and Flow is an A cappella ensemble which formed during the pandemic as a way to gather outside in a small group and enjoy singing together. The group was originally the Ladies Six and has evolved into a 12-member choir with a new name. The theme for the 2025–2026 concert season is “To Everything There is a Season.” The performance will include music from many genres, including musical theatre, pop classics, sacred music from various countries and styles, art songs with lyrics by Shakespeare to William Blake, and American and English folk music.
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Pat Byrne

Friday, April 24, 7-9PM

“When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and add a dash of the political activism embodied by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, you’ll have Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne.”
-Folk Alley at 30A Songwriters Festival
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Nigel Wearne

Thursday, April 30, 7:30-9:30PM

Nigel Wearne saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir. Hailing from Gunditjmara country in the deep south of Australia, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influences such as Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Rickie

Nigel has played some of the world’s most prestigious music festivals, including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, MerleFest, Philadelphia Folk Festival, 30A Songwriters Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Cambridge Folk Festival (UK).
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The Loft

Interested in performing at Manor Mill? Please use this form or email theloft@manor-mill.com

 

Brad Selko

National Music Curator

Brad Selko grew up loving music and sharing this passion with others. Among many musical endeavors, Brad was founder, owner and director of the Hot August Music Festival, formally known as the “Hot August Blues Festival", which started on his farm here in Monkton. Brad ran the festival for 28 years, overseeing its transition to Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville where thousands of music fans still attend annually.


Emerson Probst

Regional Music Curator

Emerson has been playing bluegrass and folk music around Baltimore since an early age. After a career as an author recruiter in educational publishing, he works with his family real estate business to sponsor charity music events, pulling together local musicians for jams and open mics. His monthly blog "Hereford Music News" features these efforts and can be found at https://herefordmusicnews.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Nope! We will have enough chairs to seat everyone. Seating is first come, first serve.

  • We have candy for sale but no food service. We recommend bringing food from home or a local restaurant and finding a spot to sit and enjoy it before the show.

  • No. We do not sell any alcoholic beverages onsite, but you are welcome to BYOB. (If you can avoid the red wine, we would greatly appreciate that as we have very old and very beautiful hardwood floors)

  • Doors are typically open at least 1 hour prior to the show. The Gallery and Gift Shop are open Wed-Sun 12-6pm so make sure to leave time for shopping before the show!

  • We recommend showing up at least 30 minutes before the show starts to get a good parking spot and to get seated for the show.

  • Yes! We strongly encourage carpooling, but we monitor ticket sales so that we may accommodate everyone attending concerts.

  • No, your name will be on the list at the front desk- please check in upon arrival before heading up to The Loft.

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