The Word Barn

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will lead the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

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Hailing from County Down, Northern Ireland, Joshua Burnside is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose music incorporates elements of Irish folk, Scottish folk rock, Americana, world music, sound collage and electronia.

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The Chapel Concert Series continues with a special October concert with the award-winning Apple Hill String Quartet. Called “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine, the Apple Hill StringQuartet are the Artistic Directors and resident musicians at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, winner of the CMAcclaim award from Chamber Music America.

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Over the past ten years, the indie folk duo Tall Heights has gone from busking on the streets of Boston to reaching millions of listeners, appearing on national TV and playing some of the biggest festivals across the globe. In addition to headlining sold out concerts across North America, they’ve toured with groups like Judah and The Lion, Paper Kites, Cake, Colony House ,and Ben Folds.

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Join us for this Virginia-based Americana/Folk Rock trio as they make their debut stop at The Word Barn.

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Join us for this phenomenal double bill featuring the two incredible singer/songwriters Todd Hearon and Other Brother Darryl

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You may recognize them from past tours with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

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Join journeyman storytellers Jake Lewis and Aly Foy for an evening of storytelling in the old way that is forever new. With improvisational style, Jake and Aly will each take your imagination on a walkabout, where the Otherworld keeps poking up through the gauze of what we think we know. Come and be captivated stories that speak to perennial human themes, and with a short reflection after each. Bring your appetite for marvels. Appropriate for all ages, though there are some adult themes or viole

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All Hallows' Eve: Spooky tunes, songs and tales from Scotland

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The Word Barn welcomes this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter for a special fall evening.

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Join stained glass artist and instructor Kolika Chatterjee for this special holiday workshop. In this hands-on glass class, you will be guided through the steps of the Tiffany-style copper foiled stained glass process, from foiling and soldering, to make seasonal mini-wreath ornaments. Make 1 large wreath or 3 mini brass wreaths. All materials are included. All levels welcome. Seasonally appropriate and delightful year round!

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Join us as Steeplechase brings its captivating voice to contemporary Celtic music through a blend of traditional repertoire, inventive arrangements, and road-honed performance.

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Two distinctive New England musicians, two very different musical voices, and a shared love of great songs, stories, and the spaces between them.

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Join Portsmouth native Matt Shore for an evening of hilarious, high-energy pop tunes crafted from the mundane things in life.

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Goodnight Moonshine is a musical marriage—the guitar and vocal duet of renowned Red Molly singer Molly Venter and prolific producer/guitarist Eben Pariser. Their collaborative result is a sophisticated folk sound built around Molly's enviable voice and Eben's wide, imaginative harmonic sensibilities (NPR).

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John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential iconic singer-songwriter of the 80’s folk scene. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, he honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image. The shy, wry, insightful, and yes, sensitive singer-songwriter has been copied and parodied. But the old coat he wove still fits, and still suits him well. The old songs ring as true as they ever did, and the new ones are just as good.

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Known for their tight harmonies and natural musical synchronicity, The Lion Sisters head to The Word Barn in celebration of their brand new album release.

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Come join for the return of our Environmental Education series and meet some amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them thanks to the wonderful Tailwinds educators.

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Founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson heads to our 12 Nights of Christmas series for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays show.

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Held in the Orchard Chapel, Hampton Falls (immediately next to Applecrest Orchards), this quintessential New England holiday setting (complete with oil lanterns, candles, and old wooden pews with plush red velvet cushions) provides the perfect home for our 12 Nights of Christmas series that promises to fill you with the festive spirit and happiness! Join us as the beloved Irish band, Lunasa, brings their joyous holiday show on December 8!

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S. Carey heads to the Orchard Chapel for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays evening featuring his solo work paired with a trio of string players. Special guest Hrishikesh Hirway.

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