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SUMMARY:Maura Rogers and the Bellows
DESCRIPTION:September 26th – Maura Rogers and the Bellows – The passionate vocals and prolific songwriting of Maura Rogers are supported by lush harmonies\, a dynamic rhythm section\, and intricate arrangements with driving accordion and guitar leads. Expect energy and emotion and walk away feeling something profound. MR&B are modern twist on Americana\, with tasteful bits of folk and classic rock. The Bellows are Meredith Pangrace on accordion/vocals\, Quinn Stefanos on bass/vocals\, Jeff Babinski on drums/vocals\, and Al Moses on lead guitar.The musical history of founding band members\, Maura Rogers and Meredith Pangrace\, began with a life-saving kidney transplant in 2012 \, and the evolution of their musical collaboration is both compelling and inspiring. Selling out Cleveland’s top venues\, they continue to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances. At the root of music is the capacity to move others\, and the band achieves it with honesty and fervor. \nGeneral Admission : 20.00 \nBar Area opens at 7pm \nMain Concert Hall doors are at 7:30 \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/maura-rogers-and-the-bellows/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T203000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Porches 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Peninsula’s Village-Wide Fall  music celebration! \nOver 20 music acts throughout the Village with four main stages and new this year\, a Celtic Stage~ \n\nG.A.R. Hall Stage (main stage)\nRiver Light Gallery\nMill Street  (main stage)\nBronson Green (main stage)\nPeninsula Antiques – The Celtic Stage! New this year!!\nPrivate residence  – 6084 North Locust\n\nGreat Music ~ Food vendors ~ Adult Beverages \n*adult beverages must be consumed where purchased \nWho is playing and where: \nBronson Green – 1712 Main Street \n12:15 – 1:30 – Sisters in Song- Becky Boyd\, Kristine Jackson\, Rachel Brown \n2:00 – 3:30 – Paul’s Big Grass Band- traditional bluegrass \n4:15 – 6 – Hunter Skeens and the Forerunners – progressive bluegrass \n  \nMill Street – We are closing the whole street! \n1-2:30- Ed and Laurie Caner of Hay Mavis – fiddle/guitar \n3:15-4:45 -Country Honk – Cleveland’s favorite Country Band \n5:30-7pm – Mo Mojo – Akron’s favorite party band \n  \nG.A.R. Hall – 1785 Main Street \n12- 1:00 – Johnny G and Brant- Singer-songwriter \n1:30 – 2:30 – Austin Walkin’ Cane – Blues guitar \n3- 4 -Brent Kirby – Singer-songwriter \n4:30- 5:30 – Ben Gage – Singer-songwriter \n5:45-8 ish –  Old time jam hosted by Eddie Eakin \n  \nCeltic Stage   – 1685 Main Street – Behind Peninsula Antiques – New this year! \n12:00: Session with Maureen Conway Reich and friends \n2:00 Session with Tavia Hach\, Tiffany Schaefer and friends \n4:00 Instrument “Petting Zoo” try out some Irish traditional instruments with Comhaltas members:  accordion\, tin whistle\, harp\, mandolin\, bouzouki\, bodhran \n5:00 session with Jack Hughes and friends \n  \n6084 North Locust Street  \n12:30-1:30 – Randy Horvath – Singer/Songwriter \n2-3- Josee McGee- Singer/ Songwriter \n3;30-4;30 – Ray Flanagan – Singer/Songwriter \n  \n1653 Main Street – River Light  Gallery \n12-2 – Jon Mosey – banjo\, old time blues \n2-4 – Uptown drifters – banjo\, guitar \n  \nWhere oh where should I dine? \nG.A.R. Hall – 1785 Main Street\nChef Ron from Casually Fine Catering\nsmoked bbq pork\, rosemary chicken\nroasted potatoes\, roasted veggies and dessert!  Yum!! \nG.A.R. Hal fulll bar is open!  \nBronson Church Green – 1712 Main Street \nDiamond Dogs \nHamburgers\, hot dogs and walking tacos! \nBeer and wine and spirits –  Full barhosted by the G.A.R. Bar! \npurplebrown farm store – 1619 Mill Street \npurplebrown farm smoke! \nPurplebrown Farm Store will fire up the smoker to serve up locally produced\npulled pork sandwiches!  We will also have lots of artisan beverages & gourmet\nsnacks – salads\, chips\, dips\, cheese & crackers\, fruits\, sweets & more!   \nBeer from Thirsty Dog Brewery sold by the depot! \nCash only please! \nTrail Mix- 1600 West Mill Street \nsandwiches\, bakery and ice cream \nWinking Lizard Tavern- 1615 Main Street \nBurgers\, Wings\, Ribs\, Salads and Pizza\nIt’s clambake season! \nFull Bar \nFisher’s Cafe and Pub- 1607 Main Street \nAmerican food\, amplified bar food\, clambake special\nFull Bar \nRiver Light Gallery – 1653 Main Street\n12-4 Breadheads Breadery \n  \nParking: \nG.A.R. Hall Parking Lot \nRiverview Court lot on the corner of Riverview and 303\nLock 29 parking lot on Mill Street \nCVNP overflow lot off of Mill Street  \nGeneral Die Casters parking lot off of N. Locust \nHeritage Academy on Bronson Avenue \nOn street parking in Peninsula \nParking in Peninsula United Methodist Church lot on\nNorth Locust- donation appreciated \nParking at corner of 303 and Akron Peninsula- donation appreciated \nLook for Event parking signs \nRestrooms:\nBronson Church\nThe G.A.R. Hall ADA \n CVNP public restrooms on Mill Street \nScan QR code to take our brochure with you while enjoying the music! \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/music-on-the-porches-2025-2/
LOCATION:Village of Peninsula\, Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T223000
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SUMMARY:Tim O'Brien and Jan Fabricius
DESCRIPTION:September 19th – Tim OBrien and his wife Jan Fabricius have performed together nationally and internationally since 2015. The original songs on their new release Paper Flowers offer tangible proof of a deep collaboration\, and serve as a narrative of the couples life together. \nTim OBrien might operate a bit under music business radar\, but he has been an essential part of the fabric of the folk\, bluegrass\, and Americana scenes for the past fifty years. Since his emergence as singer\, instrumentalist\, and songwriter with the iconic 1980s bluegrass group Hot Rize\, the West Virginia native has continued down a diverse and constantly evolving musical pathway. In the process he has written songs for people like Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks\, released rootsy classics like Red on Blonde and The Crossing\, and earned a few Grammy awards. \nA registered nurse from Kansas\, Fabricius started dating OBrien in 2011. After moving to Nashville in 2013\, she took a crash course in the music business as tour manager. OBrien describes their musical evolution\, Jan started adding harmony vocals and mandolin to shows and recordings soon after we became a couple. We would play music around the house\, and she would learn new songs as I wrote them. Then soon enough we started writing together. OBriens two most recent releases\, He Walked On and Cup of Sugar include songs cowritten with Fabricius. \nWhen Cathy Fink and Jon Weisberger approached OBrien in 2023 to contribute to what became 2024s Bluegrass Sings Paxton\, Tim and Jan wrote the song You Took Me In\, with the man himself. Encouraged by the results\, the three scheduled weekly Zoom co writing sessions and the songs kept coming. Paper Flowers includes twelve of those songs as well as three more originals. \nTim and Jan perform as duo and in a band setting with bassist Mike Bub and fiddler Shad Cobb. Both live in the studio\, they present an acoustic music roots repertoire that is at once both original and traditional. \nGeneral Admission: 40.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/tim-obrien-and-jan-fabricius/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T223000
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SUMMARY:Griffin House
DESCRIPTION:September 13th – Griffin House is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter and master storyteller whose heartfelt lyrics and engaging live performances have captivated audiences for over two decades. With more than 13 albums to his name\, House first gained national attention with his 2004 debut Lost and Found\, praised by music critic Bill Flanagan on CBS Sunday Morning as one of the best emerging talents of our time. \nAfter building a devoted fan base touring alongside icons like John Mellencamp and The Cranberries\, House stepped into the spotlight with his breakout single “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind” and a memorable performance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson in 2009. \nHis music has been featured on hit TV shows including One Tree Hill\, Rescue Me\, and Everwood\, and covered by outlets such as Rolling Stone\, No Depression\, and Paste. The 2019 Amazon Prime documentary Rising Star offers an intimate look at House’s journey as a modern troubadour\, balancing art\, family\, and sobriety. \nAmerican Songwriter says it best: “If you want to be blown away by raw talent\, look no further than Griffin House.” \nGeneral Admission : 30.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/griffin-house-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:The Faux Paws
DESCRIPTION:September 12th – The Faux Paws \nFrom raging fiddle tunes\, to saxophone solos and unrequited love songs\, the music of The Faux Paws would be hard to pin down with standard genre descriptions. The trio’s contagious groove\, and feel-good melting pot folk music has been honed over ten years of playing together\, and is the sound of three close friends (two of which happen to be brothers)\, who feel a musical kinship that transcends any stylistic limitations. Now\, after nearly a decade of music making\, the bi-coastal trio are releasing their self-titled debut album “The Faux Paws” \nBrothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand grew up playing contra dance music with their musician mother in the band Great Bear. Chris Miller grew up in Florida\, and he was enamored with bluegrass\, and studied jazz before going on to play with GRAMMY nominated Cajun-country band The Revelers. Since meeting in 2012\, the trio have toured across North America several times\, sometimes under the name The Faux Paws\, sometimes as part of other larger ensembles. But due to their commitments to other bands and musical projects\, the timing was never right to focus on making The Faux Paws a priority. Instead\, they took their time learning about different styles of music from one another\, and finding where their interests and skills could create unexpected and exciting new sounds. “I love super glossy pop music\, and Chris is always pushing more of a jazz influence” says Noah.. “But we all have a strong background in dance music\, so almost everything we do has rhythm and groove\, and is based around hook and feel”. \nIt may have taken The Faux Paws ten years to make their debut album\, but those years have clearly not gone to waste. Now\, with an experimental but cohesive vision\, the trio brings together seemingly unrelated musical elements into one joyful and distinctive collection\, deeply rooted in the raw humanity of folk dance and music traditions. \nGeneral Admission: 20.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-faux-paws/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T223000
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SUMMARY:The Gibson Brothers
DESCRIPTION:September 4th – The Gibson Brothers are the real deal—award-winning pickers\, singers\, and songwriters who’ve earned the respect of legends like Ricky Skaggs\, Jerry Douglas\, and even Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. With a stack of bluegrass awards\, albums on premier Americana labels (Sugar Hill\, Rounder)\, and songs recorded by icons like Del McCoury\, their resume speaks for itself. \nTheir latest release\, “Darkest Hour\,” produced by the great Jerry Douglas\, is arguably their best yet—stripped down\, road-ready\, and showcasing their signature brother harmonies. From Leigh’s stunning duet with Alison Krauss on “I Feel the Same Way As You” to the handpicked acoustic gems\, this album proves the Gibson Brothers are more than deserving of household-name status. \nCatch them live and hear why everyone from Hank Williams Jr. to Dr. John shares the stage with these masters of modern country and bluegrass. \nGeneral Admission – 32.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall opens at 7:30 \nMusic opens at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-gibson-brothers/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T170000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Porches 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/music-on-the-porches-2025/
LOCATION:Village of Peninsula\, Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250701T032003Z
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SUMMARY:Boxing Banjo - Night Two
DESCRIPTION:August 2 – Boxing Banjo – From Ireland’s scenic west coast\, Boxing Banjo has become a standout on the Irish music scene. Featuring brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy\, along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King\, this award-winning quartet holds over 20 Irish Championship titles and four World bodhrán titles. \nKnown for their electrifying live shows\, Boxing Banjo blends button accordion\, tenor banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, and bodhrán to create a sound that transcends traditional boundaries. Rich vocal harmonies and infectious choruses have earned them praise worldwide\, with Folk World calling them “four gifted vocalists” and The Irish American News promising that “the time will go too quickly as the variety entertains.” \nSince their U.S. debut in 2019\, they’ve toured extensively across Europe and America. Their acclaimed albums showcase a mix of original songs and vibrant instrumentals\, capturing the spirit and energy that define their performances. \nDon’t miss this chance to experience Boxing Banjo’s fresh take on Irish music. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nBar area doors open at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/boxing-banjo-night-two/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T223000
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SUMMARY:Boxing Banjo - Night One
DESCRIPTION:August 1 – Boxing Banjo – From Ireland’s scenic west coast\, Boxing Banjo has become a standout on the Irish music scene. Featuring brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy\, along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King\, this award-winning quartet holds over 20 Irish Championship titles and four World bodhrán titles. \nKnown for their electrifying live shows\, Boxing Banjo blends button accordion\, tenor banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, and bodhrán to create a sound that transcends traditional boundaries. Rich vocal harmonies and infectious choruses have earned them praise worldwide\, with Folk World calling them “four gifted vocalists” and The Irish American News promising that “the time will go too quickly as the variety entertains.” \nSince their U.S. debut in 2019\, they’ve toured extensively across Europe and America. Their acclaimed albums showcase a mix of original songs and vibrant instrumentals\, capturing the spirit and energy that define their performances. \nDon’t miss this chance to experience Boxing Banjo’s fresh take on Irish music. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nBar area doors open at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/boxing-banjo-night-one/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 29th for Poetry in the Valley at the G.A.R. Hall at 6:30 pm \nRenay Sanders will be our host for this gathering of Poetry in the Valley. \nFeatured Readers \nCora McCann Liderbach is a Lakewood\, Ohio\, poet whose work appears in Quartet; The RavensPerch; Unbroken; Rockvale Review; Common Threads; Light Enters the Grove; and Poem for Cleveland. Her first chapbook\, Throughline\, was published in 2024 by Finishing Line Press. She is a 2022 Best of the Net nominee. \nMilenko (Miles) Budimir’s newest book of poems is Licorice Heart  (Roadside Press).He’s also the author of two poetry chapbooks; Departures (Burning River) and  Rustbelt Romance (deep cleveland). During the daytime\, he works as a philosophy lecturer and a technical writer and editor. At night\, its anyone’s guess where he goes or what he does\, though it’s rumored that he tends to vegetable gardens\, reads\, and makes art. \nFollowed by an Open Mic \n($5.00 donation recommended)
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/poetry-in-the-valley/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T223000
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SUMMARY:Alla Boara
DESCRIPTION:July 25th – Alla Boara – Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy’s diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrangements of near-extinct folk songs are variously surprising\, playful\, mournful\, tender\, and bewitching. Alla Boara’s dynamic work aims to inspire audiences of all ethnic heritages to treasure their musical roots and consider historical songs’ contemporary cultural relevance. \nThe vision of drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo (Helen Welch/Hey Mavis)\, Alla Boara also features vocalist Amanda Powell (Apollo’s Fire)\, guitarist Dan Bruce\, trumpeter Tommy Lehman\, bassist Ian Kinnaman\, and accordionist and keyboardist Clay Colley. Currently touring their first record\, Le Tre Sorelle\, Alla Boara has received critical acclaim for its originality and accessibility and was recently featured in All About Jazz\, La Gazzetta Italiana\, and predicted to have a bright future by Cleveland Magazine. \nGeneral Admission – 27.00 \nBar Area open at 7pm\nDoors to Main Hall opens at 7:30\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/alla-boara-3/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves
DESCRIPTION:July 19th – Allison de Groot & Tatuana Hagreaves \nAllison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves create a sound that is adventurous\, masterful\, and original\, as they expand on the eccentricities of old songs\, while never losing sight of what makes them endure. \nThey are individually recognized as leaders in the young generation of roots musicians\, de Groot being known for intricate clawhammer banjo work with Bruce Molsky\, and Hargreaves bringing powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Laurie Lewis and David Rawlings in addition to teaching bluegrass fiddle at UNC-Chapel Hill. The duo’s 2022 sophomore album\, Hurricane Clarice reflects history\, family\, literature\, live performance\, and environmental instability in the sounds\, feelings\, and sensations that permeate their music. The album won “Best Instrumental Group of the Year” and “Best Traditional Album of the Year” from the Canadian Folk Music Awards and also received a Juno nomination for “Traditional Roots Album of the Year.” Allison: Nominated\, winner TBA ‘Americana Music Association ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ (2023) and in 2024 she won the prestigous Steve Martin Banjo award. \nTheir first self-titled album released in 2019 garnered attention from CBC Q\, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone Country\, earning the duo the Independent Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Album” and a nomination from IBMA for “Best Liner Notes of the Year.” The duo has performed at festivals and venues such as Newport Folk Festival\, Savannah Music Festival\, Winnipeg Folk Festival\, the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh\, NC\, and Red Wing Roots Music Festival and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/allison-de-groot-and-tatiana-hargreaves/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T223000
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SUMMARY:Corn Potato String Band
DESCRIPTION:July 11th – The Corn Potato String Band\nMasters of high-energy\, old-time American music\, The Corn Potato String Band keeps the rich traditions of fiddle and banjo alive and kicking — not gathering dust! With driving rhythms\, joyful harmonies\, and an infectious spirit\, they deliver an authentic sound that resonates across generations. \nKnown for their rollicking twin fiddles\, foot-stomping tunes\, and down-home humor\, The Corn Potatoes breathe new life into classic styles like hoedowns\, country rags\, Southern gospel\, and ballads. Their performances are as entertaining as they are musically masterful — a heartfelt celebration of the sounds of the American flatlands. \nThis globe-trotting band has delighted audiences across the US\, Canada\, Europe\, Mexico\, and India\, with each show offering a toe-tapping journey through traditional music and dance. \nThe current lineup features founding members Aaron Jonah Lewis (fiddle\, banjo) and Lindsay McCaw (fiddle\, ukulele)\, joined by Rachel Pearson (bass) and Alex Belhaj (guitar) — all multi-instrumentalists and champions of America’s musical heritage. \nGeneral Admission: 23.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/corn-potato-string-band/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:The Mammals
DESCRIPTION:July 10th – The Mammals are folksingers Ruth Ungar\, Mike Merenda\, and a dynamic quintet of multi-instrumentalists whose sound spans fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, organ\, bass\, and drums. Over two decades\, this fiercely independent band has built a legacy of genre-defying\, politically charged\, and emotionally resonant folk-rock praised as “some of the best songwriting of their generation” (LA Times). Their music resonates with urgency and tenderness—amplifying the voices of conscience\, connection\, and the full spectrum of human experience. \nHailing from New York’s Hudson Valley\, The Mammals emerged in the early 2000s as “subversive acoustic traditionalists” (Boston Globe)\, blending old-timey roots with lyrical fire and magnetic force. After a period of redefinition as Mike + Ruthy\, the band reemerged in 2017 and have since continued to forge music that is as topical as it is timeless. The Washington Post writes\, “They don’t suffer from multiple genre syndrome—they celebrate it.” \nTheir forthcoming 2025 double album Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2 marks the band’s most expansive offering to date. A lyrical wake-up call and a tender salve\, the album was recorded at their own Humble Abode Music studio over four years. Produced by the band and mastered by Greg Calbi\, Touch Grass pulses with Americana soul\, front-porch folk\, and barn-burning electricity. Volume 1 channels defiant spirit with tracks like “Unpopular Ideas” and “Rolling Stone Refugee\,” while Volume 2 invites introspection and healing with meditative songs like “Luna Light” and “Heal Our Heart.” “Doing good doesn’t have to mean do more\,” they sing—reminding us that kindness and community are forms of resistance. \nTheir previous release\, Nonet (2020)\, was hailed as a landmark album that “marshals the defiant spirit needed to heal a damaged world” (No Depression)\, and the band continues to evolve with their sound\, touring internationally and maintaining a vibrant creative base in the Catskills. Twice a year\, The Mammals host The Hoot\, a spirited folk festival they curate at The Ashokan Center\, a nod to Ruth’s musical heritage—she’s the daughter of legendary fiddler Jay Ungar\, composer of “Ashokan Farewell.” \nWith praise from fans\, press\, and peers including Anaïs Mitchell (“a national treasure”)\, The Mammals remain in the vanguard of today’s folk revival—musical storytellers rooted in empathy\, joy\, and fierce authenticity. \n“Some of the best songwriting of their generation.” – LA Times\n”A party band with a conscience” – Boston Globe \n“Some of the best folk-rock music you will ever hear.” – TapeOp \n“In the vanguard of today’s vibrant folk revival” – PopMatters \n“These two will shatter any preconceived stereotypical notions of what it means to be a folk musician.” – Coastal Journal \nGeneral Admission – 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-mammals/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chatham Rabbits
DESCRIPTION:July 9th – Chatham Rabbits\nMeet Sarah and Austin McCombie. They are partners in life and music\, and the songwriters and musicians behind Chatham Rabbits. \nThey are passionate about \n\nbringing new songs into the world\nmaking sure you leave their concerts feeling better than when you arrived\ncultivating community\ntheir home in North Carolina\ndrinking Cookout milkshakes\, reading David Sedaris\, fly fishing\, riding horses\, hunting arrowheads and having deep convos.\n\nThe name of the band Chatham Rabbits has a deep history with folks from North Carolina and to Sarah and Austin.\nThey named ther band after the wild rabbits that once ran rampant in Chatham County\, North Carolina. Over a century ago\, rabbits were the prized cash crop. Folks would come from all over to hunt and harvest the rabbits. Many decades later\, Sarah and Austin bought mill house in Bynum\, North Carolina\, on the banks of the Haw River. The house was once the home of a mill working family. They played music and the husband was a member of the mill-sponsored stringband\, The Chatham Rabbits. \nWe are excited to welcome Sarah and Austin back to the G.A.R. Hall in support of their latest recording\, Be real with me. Join us! \nGeneral Admission : 20.00\nBar opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/chatham-rabbits/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250410T032255Z
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SUMMARY:Stillhouse Junkies with special guests The Wildmans!
DESCRIPTION:June 26th – Stillhouse Junkies with special guests The Wildmans \nWe’re thrilled to present a talent-packed double bill featuring Stillhouse Junkies from Durango\, Colorado\, and The Wildmans from Floyd\, Virginia. Two powerhouse bands on one stage—this is a show you don’t want to miss! Get ready for an unforgettable night of dynamic\, high-energy music that’s sure to leave you smiling. \nBluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots\, classical\, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy\, intricately composedyet expansively improvised tapestry of sound. \nThe quartet of close friends Fred Kosak (guitar\, mandolin)\, Alissa Wolf (fiddle)\, Eric Lee (mandolin\, fiddle\, guitar)\, and Matt Thomas (bass) are based in the wilderness town of Durango\, Colorado. Formed in 2017\, the band is already 3 albums deep with singles constantly streaming out including a collaboration with Tim O’Brien. Their prolific songwriting\, 3-part harmonies and outrageous instrumentals brought them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Award “Momentum Band of the Year” in 2021. \nStillhouse Junkies are quickly becoming a household name as they tour incessantly across the United States. They have played beloved festivals such as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival\, Rockygrass\, Merle Fest\, and ROMP gaining new fans every day. Their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle\, The Lil Smokies and Asleep at the Wheel. \nJoin us in this bluegrass renaissance and be the one to say you booked Stillhouse Junkies before they were huge. From festivals to performing art centers – Stillhouse Junkies will always be a good time. Look out for their next full length due out in early 2025. \nThe Wildmans – The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd\, Virginia\, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler’s conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart\, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented musicians. \nThe Wildmans have appeared on stages large and small\, including an extensive list of festivals along the east coast and Colorado. Appearing on stages with artists such as\, Bela Fleck\, The Steep Canyon Rangers\, Sam Grisman Project\, Oliver Wood\, Sierra Ferrell\, Aoife O’Donovan\, The Steel Wheels\, Sammy Shelor\, Sierra Hull\, Billy Strings\, and more. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall doors open at 7:30\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/stillhouse-junkies-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T220000
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Nichols
DESCRIPTION:June 22nd- Buffalo Nichols\nSince his earliest infatuations with guitar\, Buffalo Nichols has asked himself the same question: How can I bring the blues of the past into the future? After cutting his teeth between a Baptist church and bars in Milwaukee\, it was a globetrotting trip through West Africa and Europe during a creative down period that began to reveal the answer. \n“Part of my intent\, making myself more comfortable with this release\, is putting more Black stories into the genres of folk and blues\,” guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist Carl “Buffalo” Nichols explains. “Listening to this record\, I want more Black people to hear themselves in this music that is truly theirs.” That desire is embodied in his self-titled debut album—Fat Possum’s first solo blues signing in nearly 20 years—composed largely of demos and studio sessions recorded between Wisconsin and Texas. \nBorn in Houston and raised in Milwaukee’s predominantly Black North end\, the guitar was Nichols’ saving grace as a young man. The instrument captured his fascination\, and provided him with an outlet for self-expression and discovery in isolation. While other children chased stardom on the field\, court\, or classroom\, Nichols took to his mother and siblings’ music collections\, searching feverishly for riffs to pick out on his instrument. Sometimes\, this dedication meant listening to a song 200 times in order to wrap his mind around a chord; as a teenager\, it even routinely meant staying home from school to get extra practice. \nStints in college and in the workforce led him overseas\, where the appreciation of African-American folkways lit a renewed spark in Nichols. It was the bustling of jazz in places like the working class areas of Ukraine\, or in Berlin cafes where expatriate Black Americans routinely treat fans to an enchanting evening of blues\, that would lead to his a-ha moment. Nichols returned home to America\, meditating on his own place in the music that holds the country’s truest values and rawest emotions between bar and measure. “Before this trip\, it was hard for me to find that link between all these blues records I heard and people who are living right now. I figured out it’s not a huge commercial thing\, but it still has value. So\, I came home and started playing the blues more seriously\, doing stuff with just me and my guitar\,” Nichols says. \nWhile acknowledging the joy\, exuberance and triumph contained in the blues\, Nichols looks intently at the genre’s origins\, which harken back to complicated and dire circumstances for Black Americans. With this in mind\, Nichols says there is a missing link\, which he’s often used as a compass: Black stories aren’t being told responsibly in the genre anymore. To begin changing that\, Buffalo Nichols gets the chance to tell his own story in the right way. \nGeneral Admission: $32.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/buffalo-nichols/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:Larry & Joe
DESCRIPTION:Larry & Joe – June 19th\nCurrently based in the Triangle of North Carolina\, Larry & Joe are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo\, they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions\, drawing from their diverse musical roots. Their performances feature harp\, banjo\, cuatro\, fiddle\, maracas\, guitar\, upright bass\, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. Their program is a compelling blend of their respective musical inheritances\, woven together with storytelling that highlights the intersections of music and social movements. \nLarry Bellorín\nLarry was born and raised in Punta de Mata\, in the state of Monagas\, Venezuela. Raised by his mother\, a farmworker with limited means\, Larry began working at the age of six as a shoe shiner. He developed a loyal clientele by singing as he polished\, taking requests for popular Vallenatos of the day. His musical talent soon caught the attention of a local music educator\, who invited him to study at the city’s premiere music school. \nLarry’s first instrument was the cuatro\, a four-string guitar with deep Spanish roots and central to Venezuelan folk music. In Venezuela\, it’s typically the first instrument young folk musicians learn\, and cuatristas are known for their fast\, rhythmically complex strumming. Larry quickly stood out\, and by age 11\, he was supporting himself entirely through music. He soon became proficient on guitar\, electric bass\, mandolin\, and maracas\, and by age 13\, he had mastered a wide range of traditional Venezuelan styles—including valse\, pasaje\, joropo\, and música oriental—earning the distinction of first cuatrista at the local Casa de Cultura. \nOne evening\, after stepping in on cuatro at a pizzeria gig\, Larry met master llanera harpist Urbino Ruiz\, who immediately took him on as an apprentice. After just a month of intensive study\, Larry had learned 40 songs. “I played so much\, I would wake up hunched over my harp\,” he recalls. \nIn 1999\, Urbino invited Larry to perform with him and Venezuelan cultural icon Renaldo Armas at Punta de Mata’s Parque Ferial. Armas—a GRAMMY winner and the country’s most prominent ambassador of Llanera music—was so impressed that after their performance\, he introduced Larry to the crowd of over 8\,000 people as “el maestro Larry Bellorín.” From that moment on\, Larry was respected and known as a master of his craft. \nJoe Troop\nJoe Troop is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer\, and songwriter originally from Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. Best known as the founder of the GRAMMY-nominated string band Che Apalache\, Joe’s musical vision has been deeply shaped by a decade spent living in Buenos Aires and traveling across Latin America. His sound bridges continents\, blending Appalachian roots with a wide range of Latin American traditions. \nWhen the pandemic brought him back to North Carolina in 2020\, Joe turned his attention to social activism\, learning directly from grassroots organizers. That experience helped inspire his 2021 solo album Borrowed Time\, co-produced with Jason Richmond (The Avett Brothers\, Branford Marsalis). The album features collaborations with Béla Fleck (who also produced Che Apalache’s GRAMMY-nominated record)\, Abigail Washburn\, Tim O’Brien\, and Charlie Hunter. Yet it’s Joe’s incisive songwriting and masterful musicianship that truly shine\, offering a heartfelt reflection of his time abroad and his roots in the North Carolina Piedmont. \nNow based in Durham\, Joe leads a variety of ensembles that bring his original music to life\, continuing his mission to use music as a bridge between cultures and a force for social change. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/larry-joe/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T220000
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SUMMARY:John Doyle and Michael McGoldrick
DESCRIPTION:June 18th – John Doyle and Michael McGoldrick – John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick\, together\, represent the finest musicians performing in traditional Irish music today. \nBorn in Manchester\, UK\, of Irish parents\, Mike has been a road warrior since his teen years\, and most notably distinguished himself in the top shelf bands\, Lunasa and Capercaillie. With his powerful and yet subtle flute\, whistles and uillean pipes\, Mike has performed all over Europe\, the US\, Canada and worldwide with Kate Rusby\, Mark Knopfler\, Eric Clapton\, and like John is a regular for many years with the Transatlantic Sessions at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. \nJohn likewise has been a professional since a teenager when he hit the road with Seamus Egan and Joanie Madden; he then went on along with Seamus to found the groundbreaking Irish American band\, Solas. He has since forged a formidable solo career as producer\, musician\, songwriter and singer. John’s signature percussive and emotive finger picking has been the choice on over 150 recordings of traditional Irish\, bluegrass\, oldtime\, English folk and Americana with everyone from Eric Clapton to Tim O’Brien\, Kate Rusby\, Alison Brown\, Liz Carroll\, Linda Thompson\, and a very long list of luminaries in folk music. \nJohn and Mike individually are the very best in each of their respective instruments; collectively they are a powerhouse and truly not to be missed. \nGeneral Admission : 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall Doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/john-doyle-and-michael-mcgoldrick/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T220000
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SUMMARY:The Lowest Pair
DESCRIPTION:June 14th – The Lowest Pair -One of the first national touring acts to play at the G.A.R. Hall…so excited to have them coming back again. \n“Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee\, both playing guitar and banjo and trading vocals; hers an achingly beautiful distinctive tone that complements his smoky delivery to perfection.“\n– Americana UK\, The Lowest Pair at The Green Note\, London By David Allen \n“If you listen to no other bands or musical outfits in the Americana genre …listen to The Lowest Pair.“ \n-No Depression on Fern Girl & Ice Man \nDuring the spring and summer of 2020\, The Lowest Pair (Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee) found themselves camping and sharing songs around the fire with two dear friends and incredible musicians Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom of the instrumental duo “Small Town Therapy”. Founding members of the progressive string band Front Country\, multi-instrumentalists Adam and Leif bring a new dynamic palette of colors to Kendl and Palmer’s own instrumental prowess and expressive lyricism. \nAfter sharing a handful of new songs and tunes\, (and making immediate fans in the campground) there was no doubt that a record was in the future\, and In August of 2020 they spent a week out in Enterprise\, Oregon recording at the OK Theater. \nTheir latest record Horse Camp. leans towards each member’s string band roots and showcases brand new Lowest Pair songs Kendl and Palmer wrote during the strange times of the pandemic. The album also includes an instrumental by each musician involved. It’s an awesome display of how a simple collaboration of friends can result in music that is as organic as it is undeniable. \nGeneral Admission: 22.00 \nBar Area opens at 7pm\nHistoric Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-lowest-pair/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T223000
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SUMMARY:The Honey Dewdrops
DESCRIPTION:June 13th – Virginia natives\, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of The Honey Dewdrops began touring in 2009 and have called the city of Baltimore home for over 10 years. They released their newest album\, Here in the Mountains\, in August 2024 – a batch of songs written and inspired by the origin story of a close friend. \nIn their two decades’ long partnership\, the Dewdrops have showcased the dynamism of 2 voices and 2 instruments in a live setting and recorded form. Laura and Kagey are always working towards expanding their experimental folk sound of electric and acoustic guitars\, mandolin and clawhammer banjo with tight vocal harmonies\, while maintaining a commitment to deepening their understanding of the world through the lens of songwriting and music. \nNo Depression says of their 2022 album\, Light Behind Light\, “The Honey Dewdrops have a way of filling their songs with humanity\, using their beautiful playing and harmonies to emphasize what connects us all.” \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-honey-dewdrops/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T223000
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SUMMARY:Summer Swamp with Cats on Holiday
DESCRIPTION:June 7th – Cats On Holiday: Summer Swamp at the G.A.R. Hall\nGet ready for a high-energy night as Cleveland’s own Cats On Holiday bring their infectious blend of Louisiana-inspired rock\, roots\, and Zydeco back to the G.A.R. Hall! For over 20 years\, this Swamp Pop powerhouse has been delighting audiences across the region with their foot-stomping grooves and feel-good vibes. \nLed by founding member Denis DeVito—songwriter\, frontman\, and master of the guitar and button-box—Cats On Holiday has earned a loyal following\, performing over 100 shows a year. Their festival resume includes iconic events like The Great Blue Heron Festival\, Parade the Circle\, Burning River Fest\, and Kent State Folk Festival\, and they’re regulars at top venues like the Music Box\, Beachland Ballroom\, Brother’s Lounge\, and\, of course\, the G.A.R. Hall. \nThey’ve shared the stage with greats like Los Lobos\, Tab Benoit\, Buckwheat Zydeco\, NRBQ\, and Leon Russell\, and they never fail to turn any night into a party. \nThe Lineup:\nDenis DeVito – Vocals\, Button Box\, Guitar\nTyler Ray – Guitar\, Pedal Steel\, Vocals\nDillon DeVito – Bass\, Guitar\, Vocals\nPaul Kompier – Guitar\, Bass\, Vocals\nRob Warth – Drums\, Vocals \nIt’s always a blast when the Cats come to play—don’t miss the Summer Swamp at the Hall! \nGeneral Admission: 20.00 \nDoors to the Bar Area open at 7pm\nDoors to the Main Hall open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/summer-swamp-with-cats-on-holiday/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T223000
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SUMMARY:Abbie Gardner
DESCRIPTION:June 6th -Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly\, her songs are propelled by impeccable slide guitar chops. Her live show is truly unique – as an award-winning songwriter\, captivating vocalist\, and a world-class lap style dobro player\, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. This sound of vocals and dobro unaccompanied is masterfully captured on her 2022 CD “DobroSinger.” The record hit #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts. It’s a raw intimate recording full of blues and heartfelt ballads. Quite a contrast to Wishes on a Neon Sign (2018) which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production. Though she has traveled around the world with Red Molly\, Abbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened for Lori McKenna\, Hot Rize\, and Martina McBride. \n“DobroSinger is a naked little roller coaster of an album\, when we get to hear how good Abbie Gardner really is. By turns awkward\, raucous\, fragile\, and forceful\, it sounds like Abbie is in the room with me\, maybe sharing a stage and\, honestly\, I don’t want to follow her. Nobody wants to follow her.”\n– Jonathan Byrd\, Songwriter & Performer \nGeneral Admission : 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/abbie-gardner/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:The Numbers Band
DESCRIPTION:May 31st – 15 60 75 The Numbers Band has been praised by almost every national music publication and several international publications since the beginning of their 50 years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression that the band remains obscure by choice. In fact\, they have never been offered a contract from any recording company in the industry\, ever. \nThe music “cannot be categorized”\, “cannot be defined”\, “is too original”. The music industry is not about music anymore. It is about selling products the public can relate to. After all\, it is a business. Even “alternative” music has become a label. The founder of the band\, Robert Kidney\, explains\, “The music industry\, the media\, and the tellsusourvision (TV) are defining for the American public what is good music by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregard everything that is not familiar. We (The Numbers Band) give the people our best. Our effort goes into being creative\, unique and original. We define our own sound. There are no rules because we don’t play the game. We are not in it for the game\, we’re in it for the music. \nIf you grew up in Northeast Ohio\, chances are you’ve heard of The Numbers Band—or at the very least\, their legendary reputation. For over 50 years\, the Kidney Brothers\, Robert and Jack\, have been creating music that defies easy categorization. Blending elements of jazz\, blues\, and rock ‘n’ roll\, their sound is wholly original\, undeniably creative\, and unmistakably The Numbers Band. \nGeneral Admission – 15.00 \nBar are opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30\nMusic at 8
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-numbers-band-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
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SUMMARY:Driftwood
DESCRIPTION:May 30th – Music has guided Driftwood to hallowed ground many times since its founding members\, Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth\, started making music as high schoolers in Joe’s parents’ basement. Whether the Upstate New York folk rock group—which today also includes violinist Claire Byrne\, bassist Joey Arcuri\, and drummer Sam Fishman—are converting new fans on a hardscrabble tour across the country or playing to a devoted crowd at hero Levon Helm’s Woodstock barn\, the band’s shapeshifting approach to folk music continues to break new ground. \n“Driftwood is basically a beautiful friendship that happens to play music together\,” says Joe. “I know it’s rare. I know I’m lucky to know these people and lean on them and go through these massive life changes together.” For Driftwood\, each song is like a journal entry: cathartic to create\, yes\, but capable of unlocking new lessons—and when shared—forging new bonds. “We’re communal\, right? Humans need to be connected\,” Joe says. “And we get to have this special thing.” \nDoors open at 7:30/ Music at 8pm \nGeneral Admission- 25.00
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/driftwood-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250430T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T162134Z
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SUMMARY:Moises Borges and Ava Preston
DESCRIPTION:May 29th – When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories. They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey. These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia. \nGeneral Admission: 22.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/moises-borges-and-ava-preston/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250411T023644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T023657Z
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SUMMARY:David Mayfield Parade - Record Release Party
DESCRIPTION:May 16th – David Mayfield was practically born into bluegrass\, hitting the road at an early age with his family’s band and honing his skills on bass. As a teenager\, he quickly earned a reputation as a standout instrumentalist\, picking up national accolades for his lightning-fast work on guitar and mandolin. His flair for performance began turning heads during his time as a backing player in his sister Jessica Lea Mayfield’s band—most notably during their appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Even then\, it was clear: Mayfield had a magnetic stage presence and the instincts of a true frontman. \nHe brought that charisma and musicianship to Cadillac Sky\, joining the progressive bluegrass band just as they were sharing stages with Mumford and Sons to sold-out crowds. Around that time\, inspired by songwriting legends like Randy Newman and Simon & Garfunkel\, Mayfield began penning his own material. With encouragement from his sister and friend Seth Avett\, he stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist—and hasn’t looked back. \nSince then\, Mayfield has toured relentlessly\, delivering shows that are equal parts musical showcase and theatrical experience. A born entertainer—a trait nurtured in his family band—he leaves a lasting impression wherever he plays. But beyond the charm and showmanship\, it’s his heartfelt songwriting and masterful musicianship that continue to draw audiences in\, show after show. \nJoin as we celebrate the release of The David Mayfield’s new Record…If you know this band\, you know It will be a party! \nGeneral Admission: 27.00\nDoors to the Bar area open at 7pm\nDoors to the Main Hall open at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/david-mayfield-parade-record-release-party/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250407T045927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T045934Z
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SUMMARY:Laurie Michelle Caner and Brent Kirby
DESCRIPTION:May 10 – Laurie Michelle Caner & Brent Kirby\nOver 15 years ago\, Laurie Michelle Caner and Brent Kirby began writing songs together\, crafting a collection of unforgettable tunes. After a long creative break\, these two beloved Northeast Ohio artists are back at it—collaborating once again and bringing their signature magic to the stage. Join us for a special evening as Laurie and Brent share brand-new songs alongside some of their timeless favorites. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic begins at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/laurie-michelle-caner-and-brent-kirby/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250407T020129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T020140Z
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SUMMARY:Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert
DESCRIPTION:May 9th – Kieran and Gellert – Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin\, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records\, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist\, collaborator\, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson\, John Prine\, Emmylou Harris\, and many more)\, Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated\, always groove-oriented\, and always serving the song. \nIf Rayna Gellert seems a preternaturally gifted songwriter\, it’s because she’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family\, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age\, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator\, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller\, Abigail Washburn\, Toubab Krewe\, and Robyn Hitchcock. \nKieran and Rayna first met\, fittingly\, at San Francisco’s celebrated Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival\, which led to their cowriting songs for Kieran’s solo album Unguarded Moments (Dead Reckoning). They joined forces again for Rayna’s 2017 release\, Workin’s Too Hard (StorySound Records)\, which they also co-produced. Their first duo album\, The Ledges\, was released in February of 2018 on Dead Reckoning Records\, followed up quickly by 2019’s When the Sun Goes Down. \nIn 2022\, this “unlikely musical couple” released The Flowers That Bloom in Spring\, which found the duo digging deeper into their exploration of minimalist writing and production. Their fourth album will arrive in the spring of 2025. \nFans of either artist will recognize the musical kindred-spiritedness in their restrained and roots-oriented approach to both songs and arrangements. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nDoors to the Main Concert Hall open at 7:30 pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/kieran-kane-and-rayna-gellert/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085338
CREATED:20250220T160922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161153Z
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SUMMARY:Maya de Vitry
DESCRIPTION:May 8th – Originally from Lancaster\, PA\, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based artist whose music blurs the lines of folk\, indie rock\, and Americana. An admirer of the dedicated song craft of writers like John Prine\, Gillian Welch\, and Townes Van Zandt — and of the stirring vocals of artists like Bonnie Raitt and Nina Simone — Maya de Vitry’s music invites listeners into a space of openness and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a formative chapter with the roots-Americana trio The Stray Birds\, she launched her solo career with the 2019 album Adaptations\, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country\, NPR Music\, and No Depression. Since then\, she has built a devoted following\, drawn to both her recordings and her powerful live performances. Known for her magnetic voice and hard-won sense of purpose\, Maya has toured in North America and Europe\, supporting artists like The Wood Brothers\, Aoife O’Donovan\, John Craigie\, and Mighty Poplar. Her songs have also appeared on albums by Molly Tuttle\, Lindsay Lou\, and Steve Poltz\, and her skills as a multi-instrumentalist and harmony singer have contributed to many Nashville recordings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer fourth full-length release in just six years\, The Only Moment\, is a 10-track testamentto personal reinvention and creative growth. “I’m not just making different music now. It feels like I’m breathing in a different atmosphere\,” she reflects on her evolution from The Stray Birds to her solo journey. Her sense of liberation is especially apparent in her live shows\, which have become a space for spontaneity\, peace\, and freedom\, often woven together with personal stories that connect the songs. “After the show\, I just want to know if I’ve helped you feel more free\,” Maya says. “That’s my unspoken agreement—to myself\, my bandmates\, and everyone in the audience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite a seemingly relentless creative pace\, the recording of The Only Moment—produced by Maya and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Justin Francis (Madison Cunningham)—was deliberate and unhurried. “It was like making a long-exposure photograph\, but with music\,” Maya explains\, having allowed the songs to breathe over the course of nearly three years. “I shelved this record for months at a time\, and each time I came back to it\, I heard new possibilities. In today’s music industry\, there’s pressure to share everything\, to turn our process into ‘content.’ But I treasured keeping this record to myself and letting the songs simmer.” \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nDoors to the bar area open at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/maya-de-vitry/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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