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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FEBRUARY

Friday, February 6, 7:30-9:30PM
Noah Guthrie

Saturday, February 7, 7-9PM
Kathleen Parks

Saturday, February 8, 2-4PM
Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
III. Storms, but Light (Piano Quartet)

Thursday, February 12, 7-9PM
Tinsley Ellis

Friday, February 13, 7-9PM
Corey Arceneaux and The Zydeco Hot Peppers

Saturday, February 14, 7:30-9:30PM
Andrew Stewart and Katherine Merryman

Sunday, February 15, 3-5PM
Kenyatta with Cyrus Mackey

Wednesday, February 18, 7-9PM
Nicky Diamonds

Friday, February 20, 7-9PM
Brad Cox and Shelby Blondell

Saturday, February 21, 7-9PM
Johnny Massachusetts and the Resentments

Thursday, February 26, 7-9PM
Ray Bonneville

Friday, February 27, 7-9PM
Chris Kasper

Saturday, February 28, 7-9PM
Amy Speace

March

Sunday, March 1, 3-5PM
Lily Neill

Thursday, March 5, 7-9PM
Ellis Paul

Saturday, March 7, 7-9PM
Reed Foehl

Sunday, March 8, 3-5PM
Albert Castiglia

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

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

 
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February

Noah Guthrie

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

Noah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, Guthrie has made a significant impact on the music scene with his unique blend of Country, Americana, and Rock influences. He first gained widespread attention with his viral YouTube covers, which showcased his powerful vocals and garnered millions of views.

Throughout his career, Guthrie has had the honor of opening for several legendary artists, most notably performing 12 shows with the iconic Willie Nelson. This experience not only highlighted Guthrie’s abilities as a performer but also connected him with new fans and industry veterans alike.
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Kathleen Parks

Saturday, February 7, 7-9PM

Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine, where she sings, writes, and fiddles. On her debut solo album, her captivating songs lean more toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music combines with her love for pop songwriting, soulful vocals, and groove-based improvisation, making every KP performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end.
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Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
III. Storms, but Light (Piano Quartet)

Saturday, February 8, 2-4PM

At The David Niven Theater at Oldfields School
III. Storms, but Light (Piano Quartet)
Performed by Zino Bogacheck (violin), Natasha Bogacheck (viola), Joseph Goloff (cello) and Wan-Chi Su (piano)

Two masterpieces in minor keys shape an afternoon of intensity, reflection, and radiance. Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478 was bold and unconventional at its premiere—expansive in scale, dramatic in voice, and alive with striking contrasts. Set in one of Mozart’s most turbulent keys, the work balances urgency and lyricism, offering moments of both orchestral power and intimate dialogue.

Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 dives even deeper into emotional terrain. Long in the making and often described as Brahms’s most personal chamber work, it wrestles with darkness, longing, and inner conflict, yet reveals passages of remarkable warmth and clarity. Its sweeping architecture and raw expressiveness place it among the great achievements of Romantic chamber music.

Join violinist Zino Bogachek, violist Natasha Bogachek, cellist Joseph Gotoff, and pianist Wan-Chi Su for an afternoon of vivid musical dialogue—intimate, searching, and deeply human.

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Tinsley Ellis

Thursday, February 12, 7-9PM

“An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar

Tinsley Ellis has brought his music to fans live in person to all 50 United States, as well as in Canada, across Europe, Australia and South America. He’s earned the love and respect of many of his fellow musicians, having shared stages with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes, Oliver Wood, Buddy Guy, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, and more. Over the years, legends including Otis Rush, James Cotton, Gregg Allman, Jimmy Buffett, Son Seals, Koko Taylor and Albert Collins invited Ellis to join them on stage. Mega-star guitarist Joe Bonamassa calls Ellis “a national treasure.”
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Corey Arceneaux and The Zydeco Hot Peppers

Friday, February 13, 7-9PM

Come celebrate Mardi Gras!

While many accordion players exist, few can express emotions through the piano accordion like Corey. His creative and versatile style makes him hard to categorize. For over 30 years, Corey has led Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers, performing regularly and proudly being a member of the Recording Academy. With a rich musical heritage back over 85 plus years to his great-grandfather Ferdinand Arceneaux, a Creole accordionist, Corey a fourth-generation accordionist carries on the legacy of one of zydeco’s first families, following in the footsteps of his late great-uncle, Fernest Arceneaux. With the Zydeco Hot Peppers, Corey has performed both internationally and domestically, captivating audiences with energetic shows. He is also an award-winning simulcasting commercial radio personality, promoting zydeco, southern soul, and Creole culture for 34 years.

The room will be set up for dancing, so get ready to bring it on!
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MOONLIGHT & ROMANCE WITH Andrew Stewart, Katherine Merryman AND ANNIE GILL

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

Andrew Stewart and Katherine Merryman return to Manor Mill with a multi-genre, Cupid-approved performance perfect for Valentine’s Day.

A bit of this, a bit of that,
Some whimsy and drama,
But no bella donna,
A light touch of Broadway,
And to top off the soiree,
Sous the Clair de Lune,
Meine Liebe ist grün,
We welcome you and your sweetheart, too!
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Kenyatta with Cyrus Mackey

Sunday, February 15, 3-5PM
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Cyrus Mackey is an American Trumpeter, Composer, and Producer who grew up in Chicago and is currently working on his Master’s in Arts at Peabody Institute in Baltimore. As a teenager, he attended the Chicago High School for the Arts and later transferred to Dillard Center for the Arts, where his school won first place in the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition in 2018. In his final year of high school, Cyrus was able to tour multiple European countries with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2018, its inaugural year.
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Nicky Diamonds

Wednesday, February 18, 7-9PM

Nicky Diamonds is an Afro-Indigenous Country-Roots/Blues Musician from San Antone, TX currently stationed in Nashville, TN. Pulling inspiration from old hymn books and family history, he’s recounting the stories of his ancestors through his unique songwriting style. By keeping the roots of country and blues alive he puts a captivating twist to the tales and tunes of our people.

Nicky spends most of his time touring the country with his 95 year old Dobro and occasionally with his band ‘The Deepcuts’. His new delta blues album, recorded at Willie Nelson’s studio in Spicewood, Texas, is set to release in Spring 2025. If you’re lucky enough you’ll catch Nicky at a Honky Tonk or Juke Joint close to home. His live show is a sight to see and you’ll leave with a groove stuck in your bones.
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Brad Cox and Shelby Blondell

Friday, February 20, 7-9PM

Brad Cox
Brad Cox is a multifaceted artist from the Baltimore area, recognized for his extensive contributions to music, literature, and podcasting.

As a singer-songwriter and musician, Cox has cultivated a diverse and prolific career, forming and fronting notable musical groups including Skitzo Calypso, Niki Thunders, We Love the Underground, and Veteran Avenue.

His musical journey, which commenced in Los Angeles in 1996, has yielded over 24 albums and EPs, alongside collaborative songwriting and vocal work for numerous regional projects.
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Shelby Blondell
Shelby Blondell is a driven creative force, seamlessly blending artistry, innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to continue supporting her mission to uplift. Shelby began releasing music with her 2013 “Fly” EP and followed up with a self-titled EP in 2014, performing widely throughout MD/DC/VA/PA. Her single “Fun in the Sun” reached the Top 10 on European indie music charts. She’s shared stages with notable acts like Pentatonix, Sabrina Carpenter, Howie Day, Scotty McCreery, Walker Hayes, Ryan Cabrera, and James Authur.
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Johnny Massachusetts and the Resentments

Saturday, February 21, 7-9PM

Johnny Massachusetts & The Resentments deliver a lively mix of rock, soul, blues, and Americana, covering favorites from Springsteen, Van Morrison, Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, and more.

The band features Steve Martel (lead guitar, vocals), John McDonough (vocals, guitar), Juan Armero (vocals, bass), Katherine Armero (vocals), Greg Schneider (drums), Greg Nalley (harmonica), and Gregory Thompkins (saxophone).
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Ray Bonneville

Thursday, February 26, 7-9PM

“Few can ride a groove like Canada-born, U.S. raised Ray Bonneville.” 
No Depression

Juno Award winning roots and blues artist Ray Bonneville has created and mastered a fusion of traditional American Roots and Blues music all his own, and deeply influenced by his upbringing in French Canada and the years he spent writing and playing music in New Orleans.  He is known as the master of the slow burn, the groove and acclaimed for his harmonica tone. With a greasy guitar style, horn-like harmonica, smoky vocals and pulsing foot percussion he captivates audiences by being his own backing band. Known for his sparse evocative storytelling, Ray’s songs often feature characters living on the fringe of society, set down lonely roads, on long stretches of highway or in the belly of teeming cities.
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Chris Kasper

Friday, February 27, 7-9PM

Chris Kasper is an American songwriter who is currently based in the Philadelphia area. He’s been active in the local and national scene for the last 20 years. Over that time, he has released seven records and toured with acts like Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers. His music traverses the americana, blues, folk and rock spectrums, blurring the lines between genres. Kasper's evolution into a no-nonsense songwriter is heard throughout his latest album, Sunlight In An Empty Room, with nods to songwriters of the 70s like Bobby Charles, Lowell George, and Neil Young. 
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Amy Speace

Saturday, February 28, 7-9PM

Heralded by Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Billboard Magazine and NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” Amy Speace was discovered by Judy Collins, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. She’s the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year. Her 2024 release, “The American Dream,” became the #1 record and the title track was named #1 song in the FAI Radio Charts for its first month out.
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MARCH

Lily Neill

Sunday, March 1, 3-5PM

“One of the most challenging and provocative musicians of her time – Lily Neill’s daredevil approach works wonders.” – Irish Music Magazine

Lily Neill has captivated audiences around the world with the dynamism and breadth of her performances, and her infectious passion for the harp. Her versatility and command as a solo performer has seen her amass an impressive number of awards, and recognition from everyone from presidents and world leaders, to legendary Irish band, “The Chieftains”. Lily’s debut album, “Without Words”, was given a pre-nomination nod by the U.S. GRAMMY committee and was followed by “The Habit of a Foreign Sky”. Her latest album, “Tales and Golden Histories”, with Vesa Norilo, was hailed, “…a glittering, riveting and epic symphony” by At the Barrier and was included in their Best of 2023 list.
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Ellis Paul

Thursday, March 5, 7-9PM

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.
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Reed Foehl

Saturday, March 7, 7-9PM

Born in small-town New England and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl is a nationally touring singer-songwriter. His music is modern folk, featuring thoughtful stories told with a uniquely impactful delivery. With a voice “deep and easy” and “uncontrived lyrics,” his ability to connect with his audiences has long been lauded as one of the most obvious gifts of his live performance.
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Albert Castiglia

Sunday, March 8, 3-5PM

“It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America’s newest King of the Blues, but there’s little doubt that he at least deserves the title of heir apparent.” — Miami New Times

Fresh  from winning another Blues Music Award at the recent festivities in Memphis for “Best Blues Rock Album” as a member of the “Blood Brothers,”  along with labelmate Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia comes out guitar-slinging on his new solo Gulf Coast Records album, Righteous Souls.

The new album is chock-full of Albert Castiglia’s signature sounds: blistering guitar licks flavored with righteously-soulful vocals that send a powerful blues message. Along with a number of original songs,  Righteous Souls includes Castiglia’s takes on a batch of cover songs from Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton/Rick Danko and two written by his former boss and mentor, the late, great Junior Wells (“Come On In This House” and “What My Mama Told Me”).
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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.

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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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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!

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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.

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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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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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