CranFest in the Courtyard Season 6
"WORLD CLASS MUSIC, SMALL TOWN SETTING"
Thursdays July 11- August 22 2023 and Friday August 30
Join us for Season 6 outdoors in the Courtyard of ‘The 204’ (Harwich Cultural Center at the former Middle School) for a series of EIGHT acoustic concerts beginning July 11, 2024. Individual shows will have a $25 admission (with a season ticket available for $160 for all 8 shows until June 1). Your paid reservation ( that’s your ‘ticket’ ) means that your name will be at the door; check in beginning at 545PM.
(Concerts RAIN OR SHINE will move into the auditorium*** in case of wet weather.)
BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET OR LAWN CHAIR TO SIT ON THE GRASS
Doors 5:45 PM, MUSIC 6:30 PM
Pack a picnic or bring takeout if you like.
PLEASE NOTE, we will NO LONGER be selling ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Soft drinks will be available.
Why BUY A SEASON PASS?
It’s simple dollars and sense. You save some $$ and your early support assures the viability of our season.
With enough Season Passes, combined with sponsor support, we are able to attract (and afford) the talented performers who come to play our concerts.
and
Your ‘tickets’ are transferable….can’t attend? Give them to a friend.
Virtuouso on nearly every stringed instrument, masters of original and traditional material, exceptional harmony singers… this exceptional award-winning husband/wife duo returns to our stage.
Th July 18 Kristen Grainger True North Duo
New England debut!
“…front and center are Grainger’s songwriting, which is graceful and intelligent, and her singing, which is beautiful but plainspoken, and becomes heart-stopping when combined in harmony with that of guitarist Dan Wetzel….”
Th July 25 David Jacobs-Strain with Bob Beach
David Jacobs-Strain with Bob Beach - July 25 - tickets
David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach are a multigenerational, bicoastal duo who have been performing together since 2010. They currently perform between 70 and 100 shows a year on both east and west coasts, delighting and bewildering roots music lovers. More here
Th August 1 Lonesome Ace String Band
Lonesome Ace Stringband
The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.
Th August 8 The Folk Collective buy tickets
CranFest is excited to welcome five members of The Folk Collective:
They will perform and share their unique perspectives on where folk music is heading in the 21st century.
The Folk Collective is an artist-led, multigenerational group of twelve select musicians, teachers, artist-activists, and cultural thought leaders supported and hosted by the legendary Club Passim. Through an active exchange of ideas and conversations, The Folk Collective challenges Passim and the wider folk community to reconsider their perceptions of folk music. The cohort aims to present inclusive and equitable events that welcome and invite diverse audiences and artists at Passim and beyond!
Th August 15 Karan Casey
"...the Irish equivalent of Emmylou Harris."
Washington Post
Th August 22 Hubby Jenkins
Th August 22 Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens Band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.
FRIDAY AUGUST 30 Season Finale John Gorka
John Gorka - Friday August 30 - Season Finale - tickets THIS SHOW SOLD OUT IN 2023 Please get your tickets EARLY
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE