September 15 (Saturday)
Reverend Robert Jones, Sr.    Poster

Reverend Robert Jones, Sr. ranks among the best of Detroit’s Blues musicians. He’s a singer, storyteller and self taught multi-instrumentalist who specializes in the kind of music and stories that have traditionally motivated and sparked social change throughout history. His concerts give insight into the way we have lived and continue to live together.

Opening Act: Geoff Bartley

In Geoff’s own words, “My music is a mix of blues, folk and roots jazz. I play fingerstyle acoustic guitar and harmonica to support my bluesy baritone ‘singing’."

Oct 20 (Saturday)
Jez Lowe    Poster

Jez Lowe--a member of the English band The Bad Pennies and a social activist--pens pointed, poignant, and powerful songs about life in his native North East England. He masterfully delivers his music with guitar, cittern, mandolin and harmonica. Lowe is one of the best, busiest, and most in-demand performers on the current acoustic music scene. Don’t miss his show.

Opening Act: Bennett & Perkins

The New Hampshire duo Kathy Bennett and Thom Perkins perform a startling array of original songs with powerful lyrics and melodies, coupled with exceptionally strong vocals and guitar playing.

Nov 17 (Saturday)
Les Sampou   

Les Sampou can’t be categorized. Rock, blues, country, folk; her music is a sum of them all and a genre all her own. But her themes are universal; love, heartbreak, hellos and goodbyes. And her vocal work adds emotional depth and layers of understanding to her songs. She seamlessly takes listeners on a life journey.

Opening Act: Oen Kennedy

Oen Kennedy is an award-winning singer/songwriter, naturalist, and master bird whistler whose songs celebrate all life on earth.

Jan 19 (Saturday)
Cliff Eberhardt   

Extraordinary guitar playing, profound lyrics, and a penetrating, raspy voice—Eberhardt has it all. No wonder he ranks on WUMB's top 100 folk musicians list year after year. His performances are witty, self-assured, articulate, and soulful. He's been called the “missing link between Paul McCartney and Cole Porter”

No opening act.

Showtime:    8:00 PM
$20 Admission at the door, 18 and under half price at door.

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Feb 16 (Saturday) Double Bill:
Chelsea Berry    Poster
Barbara Kessler   

Chelsea Berry is a young singer/songwriter with incredible edge, power, and finesse. She was born and raised in Alaska and recently made her way to Massachusetts’ North Shore area. Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful. Her original lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music of the sixties.

Barbara Kessler feels most alive when she’s on stage performing in front of an audience. “Music has always been the single most powerful way for me to express myself,” she says. Her honest, engaging lyrics reflect the human condition, the universal experiences people share but have been socialized not to reveal.

Showtime:    8:00 PM
$20 Admission at the door, 18 and under half price at door.

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Mar 16 (Saturday)
Ellis Paul    Poster

Ellis Paul first appeared on the New Moon stage during its inaugural season—25 years ago. Since then Paul has grown and flourished. He’s won 14 Boston Music Awards (only Aerosmith has earned more), and Paul is the leading voice in American songwriting. His charismatic, personally authentic performance style has influenced a generation of artists away from the artifice of pop, and closer towards the realness of folk.

Opening Act: Jim Trick
According to one commentator, “With the ability to draw an audience into his world, Jim is a brilliant communicator who is definitely worth the effort to go see.” Audiences nationwide have enjoyed Jim Trick's original brand of alt-folk / solo acoustic rock melded with motivational life lessons. Jim is a Haverhill native, and we welcome him home to the New Moon.

Showtime:    8:00 PM
$20 Admission at the door, 18 and under half price at door.

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April 20 (Saturday)

Christine Lavin   and   Don White Poster

This will be a comedy musical extravaganza with two of the funniest entertainers in the folk scene. Lavin and White both clearly see and express the comedy in life. They don’t make fun of others, instead they find fun in the daily trials and foibles everyone experiences. Come laugh at life.

Special pre-concert knitting circle: Arrive at 7:00 p.m. and bring your knitting (or crochet) project, hang out with Christine and other knitters! Open to all who plan to attend the show.

Showtime:    8:00 PM
$20 Admission at the door, 18 and under half price at door.

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