Last updated: 03/01/15 13:52 (rm)
Winter/Spring 2015 Schedule: Click here or Scroll Down
The Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse is Located:
Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee, NH
All Events: 7PM
(Need directions: click here )
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.
See the Article in Hippo about our CoffeeHouse: Click here |
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Location: Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee, NH All Events: 7PM (603) 763-3241 church - (603) 763-4301 (after 6pm) need directions: click here |
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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. |
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WE NEED YOU, Volunteer Today! Besides, it's fun Sunapee Community Coffeehouse - c/o Martha Naylor, Treasurer - 141 Bascom Rd. - Newport, NH 03773 The Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse is a proud member of BACHA,
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All Events: 7PM |
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| Jan 9 |
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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 |
The Leathers Family |
Jan 16 |
Mark Stepakoff Boston-based singer-songwriter Mark Stepakoff has won numerous songwriting awards. He has been compared with the likes of John Prine and Loudon Wainwright III for his mix of humorous and poignant material. His most recent CD "The Story Behind The Story", appeared on a number of "Best of 2013" lists and went to number 17 on the "Folk-DJ" national radio airplay chart. Mark had the number 10 most played song on the Folk-DJ chart for the month of September 2013 and the number 3 most played song for the month of December. Among the artists Mark has opened for are Bill Morrissey, Steve Forbert, Buskin & Batteau, Don White, and Claudia Schmidt. |
Judy Thackaberry |
Steve & Sue Greenbaum
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Jan 23 |
Vic Reno Doc Rogers with Kathy Lowe Bloch
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Grace Morrison is unable to perform tonight, .
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Al Peterson |
Anonymous |
Jan 30 |
No Coffeehouse |
Tonight's show has been canceled due to concern about the weather. |
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Feb 6 |
Cosy Sheridan's satirical viewpoints on everyday life have earned her a place in the hearts of fans across the country. Her concerts are wide-ranging explorations of modern mythology (meet Hades the Biker), love songs for adults, contemporary philosophy for the thoughtfully-minded and her signature parody on aging and women. A former NH native, she first caught the attention of national folk audiences in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at both the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. West Side Folk called her "one of the era's finest and most thoughtful singer-songwriters" . |
Doc Rogers |
Doc Rogers |
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Feb 13 |
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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 |
Vic Reno |
Feb 20 |
Alec Hutson Alec Hutson is a locally born and bred, multi-talented musician and artist. His music will soothe your heart and your ears with a delightful combination of soul, folk, and funk. You can be sure to expect rich lyrics, soaring melodies, and a captivating performance from this nationally touring, up-and-coming musician. |
Judy Thackaberry |
www.alcarruthluthier.com |
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Feb 27 |
Alex Smith Alex Smith is a 23-year-old folk singer from the Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York. He is currently touring behind his third record, Hamilton County, and sings honest, thought-provoking songs of modern times while paying homage to the musical traditions of the past. "Alex is a wonderful poetic writer who captures words full of meaning, matching them with creative music that creeps quietly into the past at the same time as dancing with the present and sneaking a peek at the future." - Bob Everhart: National Traditional Country Music Association "Alex is a natural storyteller with a rich voice who is creating poignant songs rooted in the heritage of his Adirondack home." - Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena
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Vic Reno |
Vic Reno
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Mar 6 |
Gail Finnie Gail Finnie (aka Gail Rundlett) has been a mainstay of the folk scene in the Boston area since the mid-80's. She is known for her beautiful vocals, as well as being an innovator on the Appalachian dulcimer. While best known for her creative versions of traditional and folk standards, Gail has been performing many of her own songs in the last few years. She is the founding member of the successful four-woman a cappella group "Taproot". Cooper & Kenneally Rick Cooper and Pat Kenneally deliver an entertaining mix of early rock and roll and ‘The Good' country (Chet Atkins/Johnny Cash) that we all know and love, along with some folk-pop which is a totally different beast. The vocal harmonies, blend of guitar/ukulele, and tune selection is great and a lot of fun to listen to. Wonderfully talented musicians who understand what entertaining a crowd is all about. Seriously wicked cool infectious camaraderie and good humor. In a word, FUN. |
Doc Rogers |
Doc Rogers |
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Mar 13 |
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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! |
Mar 20 |
John Flynn In an era of deep division, John Flynn's songs call us together as they speak for the wounded, the weary, and the afflicted; for the prisoner, the soldier, and all the forgotten ones who walk unseen in our midst. Fusing the vision of an activist with the unblinking eye of a truth-teller, John Flynn's music speaks deeply to the heart and the spirit. A wordsmith and poet of rare clarity, John evokes our shared humanity as he addresses the times we live in. From barbed political verse to joyous fun-loving lyrics for kids, John paints vivid, lasting images with words and music drawn from a palate of awareness, irony, humor, and compassion. John was recently honored for his contribution of a song included in the compilation CD, “All About Bullies, Big and Small,” which won the Grammy as Best Children's Album of 2012. |
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! |
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Mar 27 |
'Rupert Wates was born in the UK, but Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has described him as 'a prime figure in American music,' www.acousticmusic.com . Since relocating to the US in 2007 he has won close to 30 songwriting awards. His material is acoustic, melodic art/folk: haunting songs that ring true. 'A ridiculously talented musician' (Kitchen Sink House Concerts, AZ)' For his performance at the SCC, Wates will be accompanied by bass wizard Tom Bianchi |
Kathy Lowe |
Would you like to sponsor a night? $25 gets your logo and link here, plus it pays for our rental costs for the evening! |
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Apr 3 |
No CoffeeHouse |
No CoffeeHouse. |
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Apr 10 |
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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 |
Vic Reno |
Apr 17 |
THE YOUNG NOVELISTS Simon & Garfunkel meets Johnny and June; this Canadian folk-roots duo is known for their deft songwriting and gorgeous harmonies. The Young Novelists won a Galaxie Rising Star Award in 2010 and their first EP was hailed as “a work of unpretentious brilliance” by Exclaim! Magazine. They have since released two albums to further critical acclaim and have toured across Canada and into the northeast States. Relying on their shared passion for music, the husband and wife duo sing songs about small towns, redemption, love, and loss. Their third full-length album will be released in April 2015.
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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! |
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Apr 24 |
No CoffeeHouse |
No CoffeeHouse. |
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May 1 |
Susie Burke Warmth, vitality, and spontaneity mark the performances of Susie Burke and David Surette, and have earned them a reputation as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene. Susie's beautiful, complex voice and David's graceful, nimble-fingered string playing combine to yield a unique blend of contemporary, traditional, and original folk and acoustic music. Together since 1988, Susie and David have built a loyal following for their music, through a steady series of concerts and well-received recordings. |
Doc Rogers |
Doc Rogers |
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May 8 |
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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! |
May 15 |
Rattye McGee is a duo of mountain loving, New Hampshire song writers. Their mission is to create music that satisfies the hungry soul. Rick Poulin is Rattye McGee's guitarist and co-song writer whose original, distinctive guitar sound is rich with harmonic rhythms and solos, all at once! On piano and vocals is Theresa Ramirez, blending her soulful vocals with her unique piano style. Together, they create original songs that are poetic, intelligent, emotional and real. Hope you dig the tunes! |
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! |
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May 22 |
Larry Dougher with Special Guest Adam McMahon “Larry Dougher is in touch with all of the things that make the blues matter. He plays with passion, intensity, subtlety, and a twisted sense of humor, delivered with the fearlessness of a young Buddy Guy.” - Monster Mike Welch An award-winning singer/songwriter, Larry performs traditional country blues in the revered Delta and Piedmont traditions as well as his intense originals. Local favorite Adam McMahon joins him for what will be a very fun night!
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& Kate Gordon |
Vic Reno |
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May 29 |
The Joshua Incident performs original songs in an alt-country vein bound to the rich traditions of country, folk, and cosmic American music. Pedal steel guitarist Dan Beller-McKenna and singer Ann Norton met by chance on Facebook when they both waxed eloquent over Richard Thompson's “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” on a mutual friend's post. Discovering that Norton shared his passion for the music of Gram Parsons, Beller-McKenna and singer/guitarist Todd Thurlow invited Norton and bassist John “Hal” Halstead to join them in a Parsons jam one hot July afternoon. Tight harmonies meshed seamlessly with a lean but lyrical acoustic backdrop, and The Joshua Incident was born. The band offers unique sound and spirit born from this rare mix of steel, guitar, bass, and vocals.
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Al Peterson |
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Jun 5 |
Chris LaVancher 2014 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist – Chris LaVancher spins tales from such a genuine, heart-felt place you can't help but believe his stories and love the broken characters that inhabit them. Chris grew up in the hills of North Central Pennsylvania where he learned to observe the many wonderful characters that inhabited that little town. It was, and still is, quite a special hidden gem of place filled with a surprising number of artists, musicians, creative types and downright interesting people. Today he lives just north of Boston Massachusetts, a Mecca of sorts for folk singers and songwriters, but much of his inspiration still goes back to that little town in Pennsylvania. |
EmCee needed |
Susan Bedard, Associate Broker Country Houses Real Estate New London, NH 526-4020 ex. 106 |
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Summer Break |
Back in September, 2015 |
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Booking for Fall opens March 1 and booking for Winter/Spring opens the previous October 1 |
Hippo Article About Our CoffeeHouse |
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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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