2009-2010 Season 

Sept. 26 

Paul Rishell and Annie Raines - This W.C. Handy Award-winning Delta Blues duo combines Paul’s earthy singing, sweet guitar style, and knowledge of the genre with Annie’s spirited, soaring vocals and fierce harmonica work. Their music is “so good it hurts,” according to Pinetop Perkins. The former “Little Annie Raines” keeps growing, and Paul and Annie are equally passionate about their craft. If you have not heard this talented duo in person, you have a treat coming.  www.paulandannie.com 

Oct. 17 

The Burns Sisters - This free-spirited, dynamic threesome plays and sings with “spunk and spirit” (U.S.A. Today). Their powerful songs display compelling sibling harmony and a distinctive blend of folk, country, and rock styles, and they sing with warmth, conviction and humor.  The Burns Sisters create not just from the muse, but also from their hearts, souls, and consciences. Annie, Jeannie, and Marie recently returned from touring with Arlo Guthrie. www.burnssisters.com 

Nov. 21 

Terence Martin  -  Born in London and raised in Los Angeles, singer/songwriter/poet Terence Martin offers music that is captivating, mellow, and thought-provoking. He is “a vivid wordsmith whose darkly fluid songs seep into your head and heart,” says critic John Platt, who must have heard Terence’s signature “The Way It Didn’t Go.” The “pleasingly warm and husky-voiced” Martin is a wizard with words. www.martinsongs.com 

Danielle Miraglia - A strong, steady thumb on an old Gibson guitar is the driving force behind Danielle’s delta blues-influenced style. Yet her classic rock verve, catchy melodies, raw, powerful voice, and eclectic array of songs create a style all her own. www.trespassmusic.org 

Dec. 20 (Sunday, 4 p.m.) 

Southern Rail Christmas Concert -  This vibrant, engaging Boston-based, Appalachia-rooted Bluegrass and Gospel group repeats its five very successful concerts of Glorious Bluegrass Christmas Gospel music. Their music is high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irreverent humor, and sparkling banjo and mandolin solo work. Come help us celebrate the season with them. www.southernrail.com 

Jan. 16 

Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen - This husband-and-wife team of singers/songwriters/musicians have separate reputations and musical histories, but together they are pure magic. Their voices and styles “meld seamlessly with a gentleness and maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos,” says music critic Matt Watroba.  Accompanying themselves with guitar, concertina, and banjo, they are known for rich harmony, compelling songs, a touch of tragedy in Steve’s signature “Darcy Farrow,” and a good dose of humor. www.compassrosemusic.com 

Feb. 20 

Barnacle - A high-energy Celtic/nautical/folk band drawing deeply on the traditions of the sea, Barnacle sails into a variety of world ports. The music evolves from the band members’ diverse musical backgrounds, ethnicities, and tastes – hence many ports, one sea. They were nominated as Best New Act of 2009 by the Motif Magazine Music Awards. www.myspace.com/ribarnacle 

March 20 

Aoife Clancy - This marvelous mezzo just keeps growing, as shown on her triumphant CD “Silvery Moon.” Though one of Ireland’s celebrated Clancys, Aoife has a distinct repertoire and artistry, and her music is all her own. She goes from a traditional ballad to a classic cabaret song to a beautiful lament in Irish. Aoife’s voice, guitar, and bodhran fill a room.  www.aoifeclancy.com 

April 17 

New England Weather - The music of this diverse acoustic band of Boston-area singer-songwriters reflects our weather’s variability and unpredictability. Over an evening, NEW demonstrates many musical styles, temperaments, and approaches to songwriting and performing. The group is proud of the quality of their sound; at a recent concert one couple exclaimed: “It’s so terrific. You all have wonderful voices and play so well, but the really surprising part is that we can understand every word you sing!” As songwriters, it’s important to NEW that the lyrics come through. www.neweather.com 

May 15 

Bedrock - These musicians perform the songs we remember from the 1960s and ’70s because they love the music as much as we do – the classic songs we know and the one-hit wonders we never hear performed live anymore. A retired colonel said taking in a Bedrock concert is “way better than listening to the jukebox at the AmVets.” http://stevestraight.com/bedrock.htm