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October

Friday, October 3, 7-9PM
Lucy Kaplanksy

Saturday, October 4, 2-4PM
Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks: I. The Spark of Sound

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

Saturday, October 11, 7-9PM
Nom De Plume

Thursday, October 16, 7:30-9:30PM
The Young Fables

Friday, October 17, 7:30-9:30PM
The Old Part of Town

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

Friday, October 24, 7-9PM
Hammer Creek Bluegrass

Saturday, October 25, 7-9PM
R.E.M. Tribute
with The Barnstormers

Sunday, October 26, 3-5PM
Gypsy Jazz with Maximilian Jacobs and Sam Farthing

Thursday, October 30, 7-9PM
An evening of ghosts, spirits and the supernatural with a musical performance of Conor and the Wild Hunt

NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 2, 3-5PM
Tracy Grammer

Saturday, November 8, 7-9PM
Addison Agen

Sunday, November 9, 3-5PM
Tony Trischka's EarlJam featuring Michael Daves

Friday, November 14, 7:30-9:30PM
Pierre Bensusan

Sunday, November 16, 4-6PM
Dave Hause

Friday, November 21, 7-10PM
Get Down at the Mill: A Night of Funk & Soul with DJ Eric

Saturday, November 22, 7:30-9:30PM
Melissa Quinn Fox
with opening performance by Eddie Johnson

Friday, November 28, 11-1PM
Dan and Claudia Zanes

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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Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
I. The Spark of Sound (Piano and Violin)

Saturday, October 4, 2-4PM at the Monkton Village Saddlery

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 Sound, In the Shadows, Storms, 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.

October 4, Monkton Village Saddlery (Private Residence)
The Spark of Sound (Piano and Violin) 
Performed by Li-Mei Liang (violin) and Wan-Chi Su (piano)

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 band fronted by singer-songwriter, guitarist Aris Karabelas with innovative bassist Michael Magee, known for their emotionally resonant blend of indie, folk, country, and progressive rock. After originating in Baltimore and finding roots in Boston’s vibrant music scene, the band has reemerged with a series of acclaimed singles leading up to their third and most ambitious album, Circle the Dream, releasing August 14th, 2025. Rolling Stone Argentina praised the single “The Shadow” for its “experimental sound, with intricate textures, and hailed it as “a promising preview,” for the album Circle the Dream. Critics echo the acclaim, highlighting Nom De Plume’s “raw emotion and musical prowess” (Certified Bop), “superb storytelling” (The Other Side Reviews), and “ability to infuse esoteric and interesting elements into their music” that “sets them apart” (The Indie Grid). WEBSITE

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.

The Barnstormers Present: A Night of R.E.M.

Saturday, October 25, 7-9PM

The Barnstormers return to Manor Mill for a special night celebrating the music of R.E.M. The band brings their joyful energy and diverse musical influences to bear on an iconic catalog of music spanning three decades. For R.E.M. fans anywhere on the spectrum from hardcore to curious, this will be a night to remember! Get your tickets early – this one is sure to sell out!

Gypsy Jazz with Maximilian Jacobs and Sam Farthing

Sunday, October 26, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Sam Farthing
Twenty-one year old Sam Farthing is a skilled guitarist and songwriter from Baltimore, specializing in jazz manouche and gypsy music.  At age ten Sam picked up the guitar and soon after started playing the music of his favorite guitarist, Django Reinhardt. With performances around the world at festivals like the Festival Django Reinhardt in France, Djangofest Northwest in Washington, Django sur Lennon in Ireland, Django a Gogo events around the USA, and the Charm City Django Jazz Fest at home in Baltimore, Sam has established himself as a notable figure in the genre.

Maximilian Jacobs
Violinist Maximilian Jacobs weaves jazz, classical music, and klezmer into his original compositions and virtuosic performances. He studied classical violin from the age of five and taught himself jazz at the jam sessions of his hometown of Baltimore City. Max has served as an Artist in Residence for Strathmore and played at local venues like the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, An Die Musik, and the Charm City Django Jazz Fest.

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
with an opening performance by Rebecca berlin

Saturday, November 8, 7-9PM

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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Rebecca Berlin
Imagine the voice of Sara Bareilles mixed with the poetic lyricism of Joni Mitchell. Rebecca Berlin is honest, raw, and pleasantly quirky, fusing the storytelling of folk with jazzy chords, unique lyric and song structures, and elements of musical theater.
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Tony Trischka's EarlJam
Featuring Michael Daves

Sunday, November 9, 3-5PM
performed 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

Friday, 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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Dave Hause

Sunday, November 16, 4-6PM

Dave Hause’s songs have always been rooted in tangible reality—of emotion, of environment, of circumstance. Since releasing his debut album, Resolutions, in 2011, the Philadelphia-born songwriter has poured his whole heart, soul and life into his music. That’s no different on Drive It Like It’s Stolen, his sixth full-length. Its 10 songs overflow with Hause’s trademark urgency and passion, shimmering with a truth that reflects the harsh realities of life in this day and age, as well the intermittent jolts of joy that punctuate it. After all, his songs have always detailed his own personal traumas and triumphs within the setting of an unforgiving capitalist backdrop, tethering those personal experiences to ineluctable external forces.
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Get Down at the Mill: A Night of Funk & Soul with DJ Erik

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 Manor Mill.

Melissa Quinn Fox
with opening performance by Eddie Johnson

Saturday, November 22, 7:30-9:30PM

Melissa Quinn Fox
Rising country artist Melissa Quinn Fox is known for her soulful vocals, story-driven songs, and dynamic live performances. A Pittsburgh native with a degree in Musical Theatre, she’s performed across the U.S. and Europe. Since 2021, Melissa has released two EPs and 15 singles, gaining radio play and TV features on Fox 5 and WUSA9. A five-time Wammie Award-winner, she’s opened for Brad Paisley, Phil Vassar, and more, and played major festivals like Barefoot and Carolina Country Music Fest. Currently promoting her single Reaching For The Bottle, Melissa continues to connect with fans nationwide through her music and performances.
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Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson is a 19-year-old country music artist and songwriter who developed a passion for the genre at a young age, inspired by his grandfather and classic artists like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. Johnson recorded six songs at Curb Studios in Nashville and has since released two singles, “I Reckon” and “Don’t Meet Your Heroes.” With a third song, “What I Think Of,” set for release on the 26th of this month, Johnson continues to pursue his goal of becoming a nationally touring artist.
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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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