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Poor Howard Stith has been performing 12-string blues since 1964. Since starting his folk music and blues career in Minneapolis, Howard has performed throughout the U.S. as well as in Europe and Japan, treating audiences to a mix of barrelhouse blues and lyrical ballads. “His "Goodnight, Irene" secures him a place in the folk tradition of Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and the Weavers. Blind Willy McTell's "Broke Down Engine" and Robert Johnson's "Ramblin' on My Mind" have found new life in Poor Howard's skilled hands." Concord Monitor.  Audrey Drake & Friends - November 29th - We’re excited to welcome Audrey Drake back to The Mill along with Peter Lawlor, Lou Porrazzo, Brendan Dowd, and Neal Zweig. This new group is a treat not to be missed.
Paul Connor & Neal Zweig - Nov. 15
Bradford Bog People - Nov. 1st Come enjoy a relaxed and wicked entertaining evening with the Uncle Steve Band's family and fans.
Chimu October 4th, 7pm
Beanhill Bluegrass September 13th, 7pm
Folk tunes sung in three part harmony with acoustic guitar and stand up bass accompaniment. With musical influences ranging from late 50's Weavers and Kingston Trio, through Bluegrass and Old Timey, to Folk Rock, Blues, Gospel and even Broadway. Tyler & Myles Matteson (Celtic night) - August 23rd
Tyler (cittern, fiddle) and Myles (bagpipes, whistles) have been playing traditional music together for over ten years. Alumni of ClanDu and frequent accompanists to Dominique Dodge, their repertoire is filled with syncopated original material, quirky traditional melodies and contrapuntal arrangements. With over a ten albums in their collective discography as band members or guests, be sure not to miss this great night! $10 Tickets at the door, $8 if your order ahead of time. Children under 10 free. Save money, reserve your tickets today online at our secure shopping site. Uncle Steve Band - August 30th 8pm.
"Uncle" Steve Furbish, a seasoned song writer, guitarist, and singer, joined by brother-in-law Al “Buzz” Defeo, son Joshua Furbish and NH Idol finalist Melissa Furbish, and Rich Delanoy on mandolin and fiddle, combine musicianship, masterful rhythm, bluesy harmonica solos, and soulful and sultry singing that makes them an entertaining and memorable family band, and a house favorite.
"Joel Cage is probably one of the best kept secrets in the music business." IndieMusic.com Mary Maguire with Jeff Horton - August 9th  Blizzards and flat tires notwithstanding, the magic carpet ride of performing musicians has lifted Mary's voice across the airwaves from Los Angeles to Boston, from France to Russia and China, and has floated her onto stages shared with the talented likes of John Sebastian, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, Christine Lavin, Dave Mallett, T. Graham Brown, Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser, Patti Larkin, Lincoln Meyers, Devonsquare, Moondi Klein, Harvey Reid, and others. With many musical collaborations from classical, folk, jazz and rock combined with years on the road, she has alot to convey through her guitar and voice.
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August 2nd: Speed the Plough Four singers and multi-instrumentalists play Americana on guitar, mandolin, 5 string banjo, fiddle, pennywhistle, & electric bass. Bluegrass and eclectic string music with traditional & contemporary songs from the likes of Stan Rogers & John Prine. They’ve been featured at the NH Folk Festival, on NHPR, & have played in venues from the Maine seacoast to the Monadnocks.
July 30th, 7:30pm: Poetry Performance and Open Mic - Free Event featuring: Rick Agran, Patricia Frisella, Ala Khaki, Andrew Periale, and Liz Ahl. To read their remarkable bios please click here. Special Concert: Dominique Brooke Dodge July 5th
Bow Juntion June 28th Based in Concord, NH, they feature traditional bluegrass tunes, including originals, with a touch of country, folk, and gospel. The band brings it all together with a refreshing and exciting sound.
$5 Cover Charge for Musicians, Children under 10 free
$5 Cover Charge for Musicians, Children under 10 free
Beanhill Bluegrass Band - April 19th, 7pm
Joel Cage - April 12th, 7pm
$5 Cover Charge for Musicians, Children under 10 free Late Night Radio Band - March 29th, 7pm Eric Erskine - March 22nd, 7pm
Eric received a Certificate of Achievement for his work Innocent Eyes in the 1997 Unisong International Song Contest, which helped benefit Amnesty International. This song was chosen from over 3,000 entries from more then 20 countries.
Uncle Steve Band - March 1st, 7pm
$5 Cover Charge at Door for Musicians, Children under 10 free. Jack Pine Holdouts - February 23rd, 7pm
Joel Cage - February 16th, 7pm
 An award-winning NH artist expresses musical talent with passion, impressive guitar skills, and a unique combination of folk rhythms and rock style. With mostly original work and an enthusiasm to play audience favorites, Joel Cage provides truly an enjoyable and energizing experience. $5 Cover Charge at Door for Musician, Children under 10 free.Audrey Drake, Lou Porazzo, & Peter Lawlor
 Saturday, February 9th @ 7pm Last time they played together at The Mill, the chemistry was fantastic; it was a very memorable evening. A trio not to be missed! “The first time I listened I was brought to tears of joy. Magic is the result of her music.” Andre Botta, Film Maker, LA Audrey weaves the story of her life while connecting with her audience on a soul level. Her guitar accompanies her soft folksy voice and takes on a presence of its own in their duet. There is both a powerhouse of emotion and subtlety of texture that keeps listeners involved and intrigued.
$5 Cover Charge at Door for Musician, Children under 10 free.
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Uncle Steve Band December 15th "Conor" December8th @ 7pm
$5 Cover Charge, Children under 10 Free -- Check out his website for more info & sound clips -- "Audrey Drake" and Special Guests
Saturday, December 1st @ 7pm The golden voice of Audrey Drake will return to the Mill Cafe, this time with two very special guests who sing with the same passion to complement Audrey's enthusiasm. Sure to be a great show! “The first time I listened I was brought to tears of joy. Magic is the result of her music.” Andre Botta, Film Maker, LA Audrey weaves the story of her life while connecting with her audience on a soul level. Her guitar accompanies her soft folksy voice and takes on a presence of its own in their duet. There is both a powerhouse of emotion and subtlety of texture that keeps listeners involved and intrigued.
$5 Cover Charge, Children under 10 Free
-- Check out her website --
Joel Cage - November 10th, 7pmAn award-winning NH artist whoexpresses musical talent with smooth passion, intense guitar skills, and a unique combination of folk rhythms and rock style. With mostly original work and awillingness to play audience favorites, Joel Cage provides truly an enjoyable andinvigorating experience. $5 Cover Charge
Audrey Drake- October 27th, 7pm
Audrey weaves the story of her life while connecting with her audience on a soul level. Her guitar accompanies her soft folksy voice and takes on a presence of its own in their duet. There is both a powerhouse of emotion and subtlety of texture that keeps listeners involved and intrigued.
$5 Cover Charge, plus donations for musician  Late Night Radio Band - Oct. 20th, 7pmThey revisit and energize many styles of great acoustic music while revitalizing simple arrangements to bluegrass, country, vintage swing, adding in original songs written by Diane Kordas. Soaring and sultry lead vocals by Diane are complemented by George Ede's harmonies. The blend of resophonic guitar, banjo, acoustic guitar and upright bass with occasionally a guest on fiddle or mandolin; Late Night Radio delivers a humor filled program with excellent musicianship for all ages! Get ready for some fun! Uncle Steve Band - Oct. 13th, 7pm
Jack Pine Holdouts - Oct. 6, 7pm
Check out their website and listen to samples
Lively foot stomping southern Appalachianmusicplayed by Beth Eldridge and Woody Pringle, a husband and wife duet from central New Hampshire, and Tii McLane, of Strafford, VT.Old-Time music predates bluegrass and even the Civil war in some cases. Their selections include tunes from Eastern Kentucky, the Virginias, the Ozarks, and North Carolina and some contemporary tunes. $3 Cover Charge, plus donations for musicians.  Bean Hill Blue Grass Band - September 15th, 7pmTraditional best describes the way they play bluegrass which is plain & simple, pure, straight and driving. They play a smooth traditional style of bluegrass with fresh and creative arrangements. Their music has been influenced by many legends such as the late Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and others. $5 Cover Charge, plus donations for musicians. Joel Cage - September 8th, 7pm An award-winning NH artist whoexpresses musical talent with smooth passion, intense guitar skills, and a unique combination of folk rhythms and rock style. With mostly original work and awillingness to play audience favorites, Joel Cage provides truly an enjoyable andinvigorating experience.Doug Lamey, Abbie MacQuarrie andSean Smithtraditional Cape Breton and Scottish fiddle and guitarSeptember 1st, 7pm
Doug has studied and performed for several years all over North America and has a true pride and passion for the traditional style of Scottish and Cape Breton Fiddling, just like his grandfather, Bill Lamey. Doug has performed in many live sound environments as well as broadcasted performances, such as WGBH radio station and several local television studios in Massachusetts. He has also performed at the annual Glendale Festival in Cape Breton, the Washington Irish Festival and the N.H. Highland Games. He has had the privilege to perform in the Boston area with such artists as Andrea Beaton, Glen Graham, Sandy & Johnnie MacDonald, Cliff McGann and Mac Morin. Check out Doug's website for video clips and more info.
Abbie MacQuarrie has stormed onto the Celtic scene with her talents of fiddle and dance. A featured performer at Club Passim, Coolidge Corner Theater, the Childrens Museum, and Kennedys Pub, Abbies sparkly personality and rhythmic fiddling has left an impression on the Boston Celtic scene. We catch her just before she moves to Scotland to attend Edinburgh University studying Celtic Arts. Check out Abbie's website for more info.
These three together create a concert absolutely NOT to be missed. Mary Maguire and Jeff Horton- August 25th, 7pm  Blizzards and flat tires notwithstanding, the magic carpet ride of performing musicians has lifted Mary's voice across the airwaves from Los Angeles to Boston, from France to Russia and China, and has floated her onto stages shared with the talented likes of John Sebastian, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, Christine Lavin, Dave Mallett, T. Graham Brown, Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser, Patti Larkin, Lincoln Meyers, Devonsquare, Moondi Klein, Harvey Reid, and others. With many musical collaborations from classical, folk, jazz and rock combined with years on the road, she has alot to convey through her guitar and voice.
Fat Hands - August 18th, 7pm FREE Special Event: Glimpses of Kenya - Thursday, August 16th, 7pm
Join your friends and neighbors for a family-friendly evening to support the Newfound Lake Region Association at a classic summer location! Our Home Made Ice Cream will be served, along with Authentic Bar-B-Q from The Smoke Shack. "Uncle" Steve Furbish, a seasoned song writer, guitarist, and singer, joined by brother-in-law Al Defeo, son Joshua Furbish and NH Idol finalist Melissa Furbish, combine musicianship, masterful rhythm, bluesy harmonica solos, and soulful and sultry singing that makes them a highly entertaining and memorable family band.
Audrey Drake- July 28th, 7pm “The first time I listened I was brought to tears of joy. Magic is the result of her music.” Andre Botta, Film Maker, LA Audrey weaves the story of her life while connecting with her audience on a soul level. Her guitar accompanies her soft folksy voice and takes on a presence of its own in their duet. There is both a powerhouse of emotion and subtlety of texture that keeps listeners involved and intrigued.
Performing with Peter Lawlor on Djembe.
Richard Sheppard plays lead guitar for Ameranouche: “His fingers dart across the strings faster then hummingbirds wings” -proclaims Jon Nolan of the Wire Seacoast Entertainment Magazine. “Sheppard is an aggressor on the guitar, really taking it to its limits. Many of the tunes showcase his ability to make that guitar talk. He forcibly makes the strings resonate, and then he dances across the entirety of the fret board in order to get Ameranouche's gypsy jazz sound” writes Christopher Hislop of the Portsmouth Herald. Ameranouche performances are patterned with virtuosity, electricity and inspiring energy. Audiences are taken aback by Sheppard’s brilliant guitar work and the groups ceaseless musicianship.
Late Night Radio Band -revisits and energizes many styles of great acoustic music while revitalizing simple arrangements to bluegrass, country, vintage swing, adding in original songs written by Diane Kordas. Soaring and sultry lead vocals by Diane are complemented by George Ede's harmonies. The blend of resophonic guitar, banjo, acoustic guitar and upright bass with occasionally a guest on fiddle or mandolin; Late Night Radio delivers a humor filled program with excellent musicianship for all ages! Get ready for some fun! Witness presents a concert of Classic Top 40 material from early Eagles hits like Hotel California to the latest releases by Kenny Rogers and Randy Travis. Come join Witness as they explore the Message in the Music.
Bean Hill Blue Grass Band - Traditional best describes the way they play bluegrass which is plain & simple, pure, straight and driving. They play a smooth traditional style of bluegrass with fresh and creative arrangements. Their music has been influenced by many legends such as the late Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and others. Joel Cage- "Armed with a powerful guitar and husky, impassioned vocals, Joel Cage is a force to be reckoned within the acoustic scene." - Roberta Schwartz, FAME & CLUB PASSIM, Cambridge, MA.
Jack Pine Holdouts.Back by popular demand to play their "Honest to Goodness Rural String Music". Mike English, Marty Pelletier and Bill Lewis are three guys from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that play string music. A great mix of bluegrass, and Olde Tyme with talent and charm. Our first special event was Al Gore's award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.Admission was FREE and an informal discussion followed. The event was sponsored by PSU and Common Ground, Plymouth's environmental and social justice student organization. The event was also in the context of 578 campuses across USA and Canada who also showed the film. For more information, check out: www.climatechallenge.org/woa Kelley Morris and Jen Major performed their harmonies and "raw political and social folk music" Mill Christmas Celebrations, 2006 Newfound Regional High School Chorus sang Jack Pine Holdouts played Santa Clause came to visit!
Old Mill Theater Productions presented: "The Haunted, Haunted House" Children's Halloween Play Birthday Parties Downtown Revitalization Committee Meeting Newfound Regional School District Meeting Lots of Successful Open Mics! Children's Holiday Gift Making |
We are very excited to welcome to the USA and to The Mill Ice Cream Café this talented, passionate, and dynamic band from Peru. Playing 
This is a musician who is truly original, however he still embraces a pop sensibility that makes him accessible to the mainstream listener. He moves effortlessly from acoustic folk-rock to bluesy-funk yet he is able to tie these genres together with ease. After a night of music with this man, you will wake up the next morning humming his songs after only your first encounter. Some influences include Duncan Sheik, Jonatha Brook, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Baaba Maal.
