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Started in July '04, the Sunapee Community Coffeehouse's mission is to encourage & foster professional and amateurs musicians alike in a family style listening room environment where new and seasoned performers can offer up their songs and stories to an attentive audience. Original songs encouraged but not required.
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Location: Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 17 Lower Main Street in Sunapee, NH All Events: 7PM (603) 763-3241 church - (603) 763-4301 (after 6pm) need directions: click here
		The formula for our successful concert series: 1) Volunteers to sustain the series 2) Passing the hat for the musician, and 3) Fostering an attentive respectful audience in a family atmosphere which in turn guarantees the musicians will want to return.
WE NEED YOU...PLEASE SPONSOR A NIGHT! PICK ANY NIGHT BELOW! Friends of the Sunapee Community Coffeehouse who would like to sponsor the music/room rental for a night are greatly appreciated. One night's sponsorship is $25 which covers the heat and lights for the space. In turn the emcee makes an honorable mention of you, or your company on the night of your sponsorship. Your business logo, or personal name will be added to this schedule below, and goes on all the posters around the area. Help continue the Sunapee CoffeeHouse tradition by sending your check to: Sunapee Community Coffeehouse - c/o Martha Naylor, Treasurer - 141 Bascom Rd. - Newport, NH 03773 Please email us to post your company name/logo on the website for your sponsored week. Thanks!
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Date	Performer	Winter/Spring 2012	EmCee	SPACE SPONSORED BY:
	Click Name for Website	All Events: 7PM	(s=SCC's Sound sytem)	Please visit our sponsors
Jan 13	Santa Croce	The Santa Croce singers consist of the five oldest siblings from a family of ten. They sing all kind of music, infusing that music with their sense of family,and their love music. They have been singing and playing together for over seven years. Listen for both original material and covers and you won't be disappointed.	Martha Naylor	Anonymous
Jan 20	Greg Kozicz & the Tribe of Dreams	. Musically, he goes by Greg Kozicz & the Tribe of Dreams. His music is "cosmic folk," folk music with influences ranging from acoustic rock, soul, and gospel, to the rhythms of Native pipe flutes and drums, and the sounds of the sitars of Classical Indian music. The Tribe of Dreams is as much a journey of mind spirit and heart as it is a path made of music	Martha Naylor	Kathy Lowe Music & Petreflection Photography kathylowemusic.com
Jan 27		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth	E J Tretter Carpenter Builder Musician Songwriter Lebanon, N H 603-448-6152 tretterej@gmail.com
Feb 3	E J Tretter	This singer/ songwriter hails from the Lebanon area. He plays a solid 6 and 12 string guitar. He's been described as a cross between Leo Kottke and Leonard Cohen. Music in the finger picking style of James Taylor and Paul Simon.	Click Horning	www.alcarruthluthier.com 863-7064
Feb 10	Deep Hole Road	Deep Hole Road is a fun string band comprised of two couples: Sue & Phil and Nick & Sharon. Sharon and Sue play the fiddle (and a couple of other instruments), Phil plays the guitar and banjo, and Nick says he plays whatever else is laying around.	Capt. Al Peterson	E J Tretter Carpenter Builder Musician Songwriter Lebanon, N H 603-448-6152 tretterej@gmail.com
Feb 17	Sarah Blacker	Described as, “the perfect blend of Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald,” yet Bob McKillop from mainefolkmusic.org recognizes her raw passion mixed with skill and calls her, "a street savvy urban busker with world class training." She's been named a ‘River Rising Star' by Boston's Independent Radio, 92.5 the River.	EmCee needed	Bible Hill Farm Thomas Dunne Bradford, NH Certified Organic Fruits & Veggies Eggs, Pork, Chickens Clay Oven Artisian's Bread 603-456-3504 biblehillfarm@yahoo.com
Feb 24		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth
Mar 2	Putnam Pirozzoli Guitar Duo	Bach to the Beatles...Miles to Eric Clapton...Brubeck to Gershwin... Gerry and Tom are not to be missed. Whether your a longtime fan, or a newbie, you'll love the heart, soul and expertise applied to two guitars. Guitar excellence at it's best. Tom Pirozzoli - Art & Music	Gerry Putnam	Landape Design and Construction www.teamJSLA.com
Mar 9	Jessica Smucker Ashley Wells	Jessica Smucker writes what could be considered "dark pop" songs: catchy melodies in minor keys, lyrics that masterfully infuse sad stories with tiny flecks of humor and hope. Raised in the South, classical musician turned singer/songwriter Ashley Wells has a sound that appeals to audiences young and old alike. Her mellow voice and carefully crafted lyrics draw listeners in for an intimate listening experience.	Al Curruth	www.alcarruthluthier.com 863-7064
Mar 16	FatHands	Two brothers... Too good. Walt and Nic Kutylowski, playing guitar, bass and vocals. "Their songwriting and performances are stunningly sincere and professional. Without a doubt, some of the best songs and performance you'll see and hear." rr	David Leathers	www.mtnspirit.org 603-763-2668
Mar 23	Bible Hill Gang: David Leathers with sons Nathan and Jason	The Bible Hill Gang is a acoustic trio from Bradford, NH consisting of David Leathers and his two sons Nathan and Jason. A variety of folk, country, bluegrass and gypsy jazz styles of music on guitar, mandolin and banjo.	Randy Richards	Bob and Martha Naylor
Mar 30		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth	www.alcarruthluthier.com 863-7064
April 6	No CoffeeHouse Venue not Available	No CoffeeHouse. The venue is not available.
April 13	Richard King with Jan Rosen	A former president of the Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse, Richard returns He'll be accompanied by female vocalist Jan Rosen. Old time songs, Americana and contemporary folk.	Judy Thackaberry	Bible Hill Farm Thomas Dunne Bradford, NH Certified Organic Fruits & Veggies Eggs, Pork, Chickens Clay Oven Artisian's Bread 603-456-3504 biblehillfarm@yahoo.com
April 20	No CoffeeHouse Venue not Available	No CoffeeHouse. The venue is not available.
April 27		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth	Bible Hill Gang The Leathers Family
May 4	Howie Newman	One of the most engaging performers on the New England folk circuit, Howie Newman combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience. "It's the funny stuff, the unexpected twist in his lyrics, that brings the laughs." Boston Globe	Randy Richards	* Facebook Page 526-9477
May 11	Al Carruth Doc Rogers	What a Treat! Our own Al Carruth, shown at left in his luthier workshop playing one of his works of art, (the guitar and his music). A mix of Americana, fingerpicking with great lyrics, and of course that great sense of humor. If you've not heard Doc Rogers, you're in for a treat. A solid performer with big heart solid licks and great sense of humor and stage presence. From his website: "Wish I sounded like Pat Donohue, or Mike Dowling, or Mary Flower. But I sound just like me. Which is quite OK. As Pat sez, 'I don't bother my voice, and it don't bother me.' Back in the folk scare I learned from Don Zepp in suburban Philly, then taught next to him at the Haddonfield Conservatory of Music. it goes on...	Cathie Zoeller	Kathy Lowe Music & Petreflection Photography kathylowemusic.com
May 18	Davey O. Then	This evening features sets from these unique and wonderful performers Songwriter Davey O. is well known for his highly introspective offerings - pure americana written for the thinking person. Armed with the steady rhythmic pulse of his Guitar, he seamlessly weaves characters into stories that continue to resonate long after the music is done. Sharon and Nick Pangaro have been listening to and playing folk and roots music since their college days. Influenced by modern artists such as Neil Young and Richard Thompson, as well as roots musicians like Leadbelly and Woody Guthrie, Nick and Sharon use their instruments and voices to paint an image of their thoughts and feelings.	EmCee needed	Mary Anne Levesque Carla Levesque Robyn Macy.
May 25		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
June 1	Sferes and White	“Sferes & White” have discovered an uncommon synergy, blending clear and luscious harmonies with complexand imaginative guitar playing. Their performances feature an eclectic and soulful combination of blues, roots and rock. Image: The Duo perform on NPR's Prairie Home Companion	Kathy Lowe	Landscape Design and Construction www.teamJSLA.com
June 8	Sylvan Roots	"Roots Music and Much More" including Contemporary and Traditional Folk, Blues, Americana, “Old Timey” Tunes by Woody Guthrie, Louis Armstrong, Alison Krauss, Huddie Ledbetter, and John Prine. Original NH tunes, also music by Brownie Macintosh, Bill Staines.	Deborah Blesdell	Bible Hill Farm Thomas Dunne Bradford, NH Certified Organic Fruits & Veggies Eggs, Pork, Chickens Clay Oven Artisian's Bread 603-456-3504 biblehillfarm@yahoo.com
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Date	Performer	Fall 2012	EmCee	SPACE SPONSORED BY:
	Click Name for Website	All Events: 7PM	(s=SCC's Sound sytem)	Please visit our sponsors
Sep 14	Chelsea Berry	Stay Tuned	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
Sep 21	Folk Fusion	Three local woman, Susan Cancio -Bello, Nicole Densmore and Laurie Reeder of Folk Fusion Classics from Indigo Girls, Paul Simon, Kate Wolf, and others along with a selection of Celtic ballads. .	Al Peterson	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
Sep 28		The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome!	Al Carruth	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
OCT 5	Joel Cage	Joel is a songwriter with a gift to entrain the audience with his magic. Please see our review here. Joel is thrilled to be back at the Coffeehouse and the feeling is mutual.	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
OCT 12	Castle Bay	Stay Tuned	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
OCT 19	Fred Gillen	Stay Tuned	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
OCT 26	No CoffeeHouse Venue not Available	No CoffeeHouse. The venue is not available.
NOV 2	Heather Pierson	Stay Tuned	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
NOV 9	Click Horning	The community's local favorite comes back to Sunapee Harbor. Click's performance a "must see" One of the best songwriters in the USA Joined by Joanie Horning on bass, Justin Ferrin on lead guitar.	Al Peterson	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
NOV 16	Neptune's Car	"A beautiful blend of country and folk from a talented new duo. If you like your country music with more than a dash of folk you will love the debut album from Neptune's Car." Maverick Magazine'10	EmCee needed	Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening!
DEC	Kathy Lowe & Friends Christmas/Solstice Concert	Stay Tuned
return to top	Christmas Break	*Back in Jan, 2013*		Booking for Fall opens March 1 and booking for Winter/Spring opens the previous October 1

CoffeeHouse and Community Announcements
CoffeeHouse Announcements Organizers call for help to sustain Coffeehouse : (March 2012) Martha Naylor and Al Carruth are asking others to step up and help out with Coffeehouse things that need to get done. They're up for a change and, at least for Martha, that will be starting at the end of this spring. So it looks like the community has to step up as she'd like to pass on some of the duties that she takes on. Call her at 863-1136 to get involved in keeping the SCC up and running. Thanks To Tom Daniels, Carol Adams and Robyn Macy, Randy Richards: (Jan 2012) Many thanks to these folks who are helping to get the word out about our coffeehouse. Tom is posting to online calendars, Robyn is updating the website and NCTV-10 notice, and creating a monthly email template, Carol is doing the feature articles and Randy is sending out to the email list and FaceBook. Great to have a cool PR team to grow our audience! Give us your Feedback!: We want your feedback. If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas, please let us know on how your experience was at the CoffeeHouse or what we can do to improve the experience. Email us at mcn11@comcast.net We need Sponsors SCC has kicked off it's winter 2012 Season. But as you can see we're lacking in sponsorship. Help provide live music in the area by sponsoring a night. We put the word "Community" in the name because it's our hope local musicians and community members will consider participating in the Lake Sunapee area music community by getting involved in this venue by EmCeeing, and/or sponsoring a night . We would love to have your volunteer interest to help keep the venue invigerated. All are invited, and the best part....you can have a say in how things go if you get involved. Volunteers needed: Want to help out? Check out our volunteer page for some fun opportunities to get involved. We need EmCees. It's fun and you can help live music continue in Sunapee, contact one of us. Hey John Colvert, Thanks for the kind words.. "I just wanted to thank you for having me last week. I had so much fun! You've got a great series with great listeners and it was a real pleasure to spend the night performing for all of you. I know you only book musicians once each year, so the March 1st booking date is certainly on my calendar! Thanks again! John" Thanks for the Kudos "Just want to thank you on behalf of both Kyra and myself for your hospitality last Friday night. It was truly one of the most enjoyable rooms/crowds I've ever had the pleasure to play for, and the support was overwhelming! Please pass this on to all the others who help to make SCCH possible, and hopefully we can make one of the open mic nights before your summer break! Keep up the great work!!" Yours truly,Scott Sanborn "Comfortable Genes" Facebook: Sunapee CoffeeHouse is on FB. Keep up to date, and chime in to help the live music community grow well in Sunapee. Click on the logo, and be a fan and write something. http://www.facebook.com/SunapeeCoffeeHouse
Community Announcements: If you'd like to have a community event (music or otherwise) listed here, let us know, and will post it. Click Horning's Moose Jam: Every Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm at the Velvet Moose, Main Street Warner, (in the old Perkin's Hardware building across from the PO. All welcome. Click usually plays the first set, and others may play the second set - an open mic of sorts. For details call Click at 763-4632, he may pick up. Hole in the Fence Cafe: Live music, Open Mic style, on the last Thursday of every month at the Hole in the Fence Cafe at 420 Main St. New London. Bruce Sanborn owns this wonderful little venue, and stop by to eat good food and support local music. More info at 526-6600 or email sanborn.buddy@gmail.com . Thanks Bruce for sponsoring October's Open Mic! NEFFA!: New England Folk Festival Association Mansfield, Mass. A weekend of folk and family music and dance, concerts, jam sessions, workshops, singing, Morris dancing, sword dances, contra and square dancing, international dancing, at all levels-- beginner, intermediate, experienced and exhibitions as well as bazaar, crafts. Says Martha Naylor, "Run totally by volunteers (like our coffeehouse.)Alan Carruth and Bob and I go regularly." That's a good endorsement. I'd check it out if I were you. For more info: www.neffa.org
CONTACT: GENERAL INFO: info(at)sunapeecoffeehouse.org TEL: 603-763-2668 MUSICIAN BOOKING: Martha Naylor mcn11@comcast.net 603- 863-1136 (Be sure to write "Sunapee CoffeeHouse" in the subject line in order to get your email to Martha) (Please read the Musician's Page before inquiring about booking, thanks.) MUSICIANS, SEND PRESS RELEASES AND IMAGES TO: Robyn Macy: Email: robyn628(at)tds.net and randy(at)mtnspirit.org MUSICIANS, SEND POSTERS TO: Al Curruth, 51 Camel Hump Rd Newport, NH 03773 EMCEE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Martha Naylor mcn11@comcast.net (603) 863-1136
Be sure to check out our sister coffeehouse in Leavenworth Washington at www.leavenworthcoffeehouse.org Randy Richards, Chris Rader, Lori Bonner, Jim Allyn, Gator Chamberlin, Amy Skinder, Paul Myher, and others got it rolling. Paul Myher, Cindy Rieveldt and others continue the Leavenworth Community CoffeeHouse tradition in their new venue at Haus Laurelie in Leavenworth on a bi-monthly basis. This Washington group of committed volunteers also continue to produce the hugely successful Annual CoffeeHouse Music Festival in the park., (Any "Leavenworth veterans" wishing to play NH, can count on a place to stay if they swing by Sunapee for a gig.)
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We received "Best of New Hampshire 2005" for our Open Mic.
Cool, we didn't even know they were aware of us!

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The Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse is an ad-hoc nonprofit group of volunteers.
With the help of many emcee's, the following people helped launch the Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse in the summer of 2004: Randy Richards, Click and Joanie Horning, Richard King, Dan Bowles, Matt Driscoll, Matt Moran, Becky Bowles, Bob & Jim Britton and Joel Dulude.
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