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SUMMARY:A Blues Gathering
DESCRIPTION:November 16th – A Blues Gathering \nWe love having some of our favorite Blues artists from Akron and Cleveland meet somewhere in the middle on the G.A.R. Hall Stage. Austin Walkin’ Cane\, Kristine Jackson\, Jon Mosey and Mike Lenz. This is always a fun show\, great friends mixing it up on stage with some of your favorite blues tunes penned by them and some of the great ones. Kristine shines like a rose between all of those thorns! \nGeneral Admission – 22.00 \nBar area opens at 6pm\nMain Hall doors open at 6:30pm\nMusic at 7pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/a-blues-gathering-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000
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SUMMARY:Dirty Grass Players
DESCRIPTION:November 15th – The Dirty Grass Players\nBlending tradition with innovation\, The Dirty Grass Players bring high-energy bluegrass to a whole new level. Rooted in old-time pickin’ and powered by soaring harmonies\, they strike a perfect balance between the classic and the progressive—keeping the spirit of Bill Monroe alive while pushing the genre forward. \nWith two acclaimed albums under their belt—including Shiny Side Up (2023\, produced by The Travelin’ McCourys’ Colby Kilby)—the band has become a festival favorite\, lighting up stages at Delfest\, Grey Fox\, Dark Star Jubilee\, and more. Bluegrass Unlimited hails Shiny Side Up as proof that “bluegrass is in good hands going forward.” \nDon’t miss this one! \nGeneral Admission: $25\nBar opens: 7:00pm\nConcert Hall: 7:30pm\nMusic: 8:00pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/dirty-grass-players-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T223000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Caitlin Canty
DESCRIPTION:November 14th – Caitlin Canty – Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music\, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. \nSince the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015\, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs\, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is a constant collaborator\, both as a co-writer with Peter Bradley Adams and Jamey Johnson among others\, and appears on albums by Joy Williams\, Jeffrey Foucault and Darlingside. \nCaitlin Canty’s new record\,Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove is her fifth studio release and marks a return to her roots\, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album\, Reckless Skyline. Recorded live in the studio while nearly 8 months pregnant with her second child\,the songs can be seen in the light of major shifts in Canty’s life\, from pre-parenthood city life in Nashville to her present day filled to the brim with family and nature\, living on top of a mountain in southern Vermont. Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove finds Canty in the producer chair for the first time. Co-produced alongside Sam Kassirer(Josh Ritter)\, the album was recorded live at Great North Sound Society in rural Maine over 4 days with Rich Hinman(guitars)\, Jeremy Moses Curtis(bass)\, Ray Rizzo(drums) and Kassirer (keys). Matt Lorenz(The Suitcase Junket) joins on backing vocals. All songs on the record are entirely from Canty’s own pen\, with the exception of “Heartache Don’t Live Here” written with Jamey Johnson\, which serves as both the coda and encore of the album. \nShe has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, Fresh Grass\, and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. She won the Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2015. Her song\,“Get Up\,” was nominated for Song of theYear in the Folk Alliance International Music Awards and was featured on NPR Music’s\, “Songs We Love.”Excited to have her back at the G.A.R. Hall. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/an-evening-with-caitlin-canty/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T220000
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SUMMARY:The Barefoot Movement
DESCRIPTION:November 13th – The Barefoot Movement\nSince their 2011 debut Footwork\, The Barefoot Movement has been winning hearts and carving a bold place in the Americana and acoustic roots world. Their music brims with energy and honesty\, inviting listeners into an experience that feels both intimate and exhilarating. \nThe story began in North Carolina\, when frontwoman Noah Wall crossed paths with mandolinist Tommy Norris in high school. What started as a spark of shared passion quickly grew into the foundation of a band that has carried its unmistakable chemistry through every stage of its journey. Today\, The Barefoot Movement shines as a trio: Wall’s soaring vocals\, rich songwriting\, and expressive fiddle at the center; Norris’s inventive mandolin adding texture and drive; and upright bassist Katie Blomarz grounding the group with rhythm and warmth. \nThe Barefoot Movement delivers songs that are as addictive as they are soulful—modern roots music at its finest\, blending bluegrass\, Americana\, and a touch of bluesy grit into a sound that feels timeless yet alive in the present. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nJoin us for a refreshment before the show in our bar area at 7pm\nMain concert hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-barefoot-movement/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reclamation Band
DESCRIPTION:November 8th – Reclamation Band\nLed by founder and composer Kevin Robert Martinez\, Reclamation Band offers a fresh take on modern jazz—expansive and cinematic\, yet rooted in the soulful landscapes of the Midwest. Their music seamlessly blends composed and improvised elements\, creating an immersive live experience that moves effortlessly through mood\, texture\, and rhythm. \nAbout Kevin Robert Martinez\nA native of Northampton\, Ohio\, Kevin grew up surrounded by music—his father\, Chuck Martinez\, was a well-known blues and rock guitarist in the Northeast Ohio music scene. After discovering his passion for jazz and orchestral music at Woodridge High School\, Kevin went on to earn a B.A. in Music Performance from Columbia College Chicago and aMaster’s in Music Composition from DePaul University. \nWhile in Chicago\, he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant jazz culture and toured nationally with the Chicago Afrobeat Project. Since returning home to Northeast Ohio\, Kevin has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Chris Coles\, The Speedbumps\, Roger Hoover\, and Honeybucket\, and has become a fixture in the regional jazz community. Beyond performing with Reclamation Band\, Kevin is also the orchestrator for the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Divergent Sounds and Pops series\, bridging contemporary music and orchestral traditions. \nGeneral Admission: 20.00\nJoin us before the show in the bar area at 7pm\nDoors to the Concert Hall open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/reclamation-band/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mama's Broke
DESCRIPTION:November 5th – Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy.  Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots\, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere. \nTheir two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies\, while they artfully juggle fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin\, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance.  Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre.  Drawing from old-time\, Quebecois\, blues\, punk\, celtic\, balkan and doom metal\, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new. \nFor a group defined by constant touring\, it’s not surprising that the two artists that make up Mama’s Broke\, Lisa Maria and Amy Lou Keeler\, met on the road. As Lisa remembers it\, “Amy was driving her old Mercedes from Montreal to Nova Scotia and I was looking for a ride. We spent the 17 hours in the car talking almost exclusively about music. By the time we reached Halifax we started playing together\, and within a week or two became a band.” Both coming out of traveling communities that are focused on music and protest\, the two owe the way in which they move through the world to the integrated and self-sustaining nature of DIY culture and activism. It was a busy life that took them on a roundabout annual touring schedule running between Canada\, the United States\, Ireland\, the UK\, and Europe. In each country\, they built grassroots DIY communities to support their music or moved along the pathways of communal organizing that sustained other touring artists. \nGeneral Admission: 27.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nDoors to concert Hall opens at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/mamas-broke/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tray Wellington Band
DESCRIPTION:November 1st – Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner\, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess\, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument. It’s a feat that’s all too rare in these roots genres that seem to value emulation and regurgitation over all else. Instead\, Wellington has time and time again reasserted that his playing style\, and all of the many varied and disparate parts that combine within it\, is wholly his own – and it’s unconcerned with tradition. \nWhether seen on CNN\, discovered in reviews and features by The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times\, or heard on the main stage of roots music festivals across the country\, Wellington combines forward-looking musical textures and influences with an athletic and trad right hand. There are numerous qualities here evoking so many five-string banjo legends\, but there are just as many that are brand new – referencing or conjuring jazz\, swing\, bebop\, hip-hop\, rock and roll\, and beyond. Wellington is carving a truly unique pathway for himself in music and on the banjo. \nWith roots in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee\, Wellington subverts those expectations and presuppositions of five-string banjo players artfully; his playing is constantly informed by a striking self awareness. Do not be confused\, his bluegrass\, old-time\, and traditional expertise is well-honed\, since he was a teenager\, but at this stage in his solo career\, they are merely a small handful of influences in the rich\, diverse soil his music is rooted in. On top of this well of knowledge\, Wellington knows how he is perceived in these roots music spaces\, and he uses that awareness to his advantage. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nDoors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/tray-wellington-band/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T220000
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SUMMARY:The Cody Sisters
DESCRIPTION:October – 25th – The Cody Sisters at the G.A.R. Hall \n“With uncanny talent and an impressive knack for capturing a variety of old-time and bluegrass styles\, the Cody Sisters demonstrate skills way beyond their years.” \n“All the quiet people have got a lot to say\,” sing the Cody Sisters on the title track to their forthcoming album. And the group—Maddie Cody\, Megan Cody\, and Will Pavilonis—has spent the better part of their young lives proving it\, whether they’re collaborating as writers\, harmonizing on bluegrass stages\, or inviting fans to share their own stories. \n“This feels like a project where we’re just jumpstarting everything\,” says Maddie of All the Quiet People. “We’ve gone through a transitional period with our genre\, with the way that we approach music. As we’ve grown\, we’ve leaned into the sounds that feel truest to who we are.” \nMaddie and Megan have been making music together since ages six and eight\, respectively. Raised on the Colorado folk and bluegrass scene—with encouragement from their dad\, who often played guitar around the house and was the original bass player in the band—festivals like RockyGrass were high notes amidst a lifelong musical awakening filled with live performances\, songwriting\, and travel. With Maddie on banjo\, Megan on mandolin\, and both women trading turns on the guitar\, the sisters built a following quite early for their resonant harmonies and meticulous instrumental chops.The Cody Sisters took on a new depth in 2020 when bassist Will Pavilonis became part of the band\, bringing fresh dimensions to their arrangements and sound. \nIn many ways\, the album’s potent combination of personal experience and compelling fiction underscores its major takeaway: that every story has value. “We want our listeners to understand that their stories should be heard no matter who they are\,” says Maddie. “We’re all collectively just interested in making a small difference with our music—to add a little bit of joy to this chaotic world.” \nGeneral Admission – 18.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nDoors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-cody-sisters/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T223000
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SUMMARY:The Mammals
DESCRIPTION:October 23rd – The Mammals at the G.A.R. Hall \nIf you have seen a live performance by The Mammals\, than you know it something special. Beautiful harmonies\, exceptional musicianship and meaningful songwriting. The peice below sums up the Mammals perfectly\, always a special night when the Mammals perform at the Hall. \nReviving the Rebel Soul of Americana “The Mammals make music for the moment—and the movement. Anchored in the fertile folk traditions of the Hudson Valley\, this fiercely independent band blends string-band swagger with indie-folk heart and a radical spirit that feels both deeply rooted and urgently current. Co-founded by Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar (daughter of fiddle legend Jay Ungar)\, The Mammals emerged in the early 2000s with a mission: revive the rebel soul of Americana\, and give it something real to say.And say something\, they do. Their songs straddle the personal and political\, moving from love ballads and front porch reflections to rally cries for environmental justice\, labor rights\, and community healing. It’s protest music with hooks—think Pete Seeger meets Wilco at a modern hootenanny. Their harmonies ache\, their fiddles fly\, and their lyrics don’t flinch. The Mammals aren’t here for nostalgia—they’re here to make folk music matter again.At a time when roots music can feel either too polished or too precious\, The Mammals cut through with grit\, grace\, and a palpable sense of purpose. Whether they’re headlining a folk festival\, recording in their own homegrown Humble Abode Studio\, or showing up for a cause in their backyard\, The Mammals carry on a living tradition: one where music doesn’t just entertain—it empowers.” – RBR Music (June 13\, 2025) \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nDoors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-mammals-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pressing Strings
DESCRIPTION:October 18th – Pressing Strings – When music is given the benefit of instinct\, imagination and inspiration\, the results are guaranteed to be good. So it ought to come as no surprise that the critically-acclaimed Annapolis Maryland-based trio\, appropriately dubbed Pressing Strings\, has infused those elements within their musical mantra the beginning. The band —Jordan Sokel (Guitar/Vocals)\, Nick Welker (Bass\, Vocals)\, Justin Kruger (Drums\, Vocals) and Austin Day(Keys\, Guitar) can trace its origins to Sokel’s initial fascination with some iconic influences\, among them\, the usual suspects — Dylan\, Marley\, Simon\, Withers\, Al Green\, Marvin Gaye\, Led Zeppelin\, etc.\, as well as some more under the radar artists like Taj Mahal\, R.L. Burnside\, Junior Kimbrough\, and Nick Drake. \n“This band has had a lot of different parts and personalities over the years and if you listen closely\, you can hear that in the music\,” Sokel reflects. “It’s never been static; the chemistry and creativity has morphed and evolved and it’s still doing so now. However it has changed\, one thing has stayed constant. Music has moved and motivated me ever since the first time I realized I could write songs and share them with an audience. That’s been my motivation ever since I was 20 years old and had my first opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. And after I learned how to record and shape songs in the studio\, that was it\, I was hooked. \nKruger was similarly inspired. He grew up in the Bay Area of California\, the offspring of two working musicians and spent much of his youth behind soundboards and in green rooms. Like Sokel\, college felt unsatisfactory so he began jumping into tour vans and onto festival stages in the western U.S. Giving him years in Jazz\, Rock\, Reggae\, World\, Country\, Americana/Songwriter and even Comedy shows. After a decade plus\, he moved to Maryland where he would begin again. First with the Annapolis scene. Then Baltimore city\, Philadelphia\, New York. Always knowing of Sokel and Welker’s forward motion and staying in close communication. JK was tapped to join full time in 2021. A singing drummer\, adding 3 part harmonies and a new life to older tunes. Welker is a native of Annapolis. He first picked up the bass in 6th grade\, and eventually started performing in his school’s orchestra before going on to form a band with some high school friends. He joined Pressing Strings in 2013 and has been with the group ever since. \nThese days\, Sokel himself finds reflecting on all that Pressing Strings has accomplished thus far and how it’s impacted his life overall. “Music is an extension of who I am\, what I’m going through\, what I’m feeling\, and the people who are meaningful in my life\,” he maintains. “It offers me an avenue to share my feelings and\, in doing so\, connect with people. It’s never failed to give me comfort\, in both the best and worst of times.” \nThat’s what great music is all about. It’s comforting to have Pressing Strings providing that comfort and concern. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area doors open at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/pressing-strings-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kim Richey
DESCRIPTION:October 16th- Kim Richey – In January 2024\, Kim Richey found herself in Mexico\, gazing out at a sea of people singing along to “I’m Alright\,” one of her classic tracks. The three folks on stage with the veteran\, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter were also raising their voices in harmony. To her right sat Brandi Carlile\, to her left\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, and Brandy Clark. The formidable foursome was participating in a songwriter’s round only half-jokingly dubbed “Titans of Americana” at Carlile’s female-forward Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. \n“That was nuts looking out and seeing everybody arm-waving and singing along\,” says Richey\, still both incredulous and cheered by the memory of performing with that supergroup and later appearing alongside other Girls Just Wanna Weekend-ers Annie Lennox\, Lucius\, Allison Russell\, and Sarah McLachlan among others. “It was just like\, ‘wow’!” \nThat voice\, which Brandi Carlile has cited as formative in crafting her own style\, is a widely sought after harmony instrument and has been featured on scores of albums including Jason Isbell’s acclaimed Southeastern\, Trisha Yearwood’s Everybody Knows\, Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams\, Reba McEntire’s Starting Over\, and Has Been by Capt. Kirk himself William Shatner\, among many others. Richey’s music continues to loiter at the Americana intersection of country\, folk\, pop\, and rock conjuring everything from Lucinda’s humanity\, the Beatles shimmer\, Tom Petty’s effervescent stomp and Joni Mitchell’s laser-sharp lyrical craft. \nFor now\, Richey only knows a few things for sure. One is it feels good to be considered a Titan — when peers like Carpenter\, spiritual heirs like Carlile and Clark\, and vocal acolytes like Isbell\, among many others\, sing her praises\, she says\, “It’s really nice. You can’t beat it\, really.” The other is that with Every New Beginning\, (her latest recording)\, Richey is still striving for the same goal she had at the beginning of her own musical life: “Whenever I write a song\, the thing that I enjoy the most is when someone hears a song or a line and says\, ‘That’s how I feel.’” As long as the music is connecting\, there is no end. \nGeneral Admission : 26.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/kim-richey-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky
DESCRIPTION:October 10th – Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky have been musical explorers together for years\, sharing a creative universe that’s resulted in some epic collaborations\, like the Grammy nominated Fiddlers Four (with Michael Doucet and Rushad Eggleston)\, crashing each other’s concerts and recordings\, and just finding big joy in playing together. \nFreestyle fiddler\, composer\, producer and educator\, Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres\, some of which he helped to invent. Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth\, Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings\, the Turtle Island String Quartet\, the David Grisman Quintet\, The Montreux Band\, his Duo with Mike Marshall\, his current touring group Mr Sun\, and others. He has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor\, Bela Fleck\, Bill Evans\, Edgar Meyer\, Bill Frisell\, Tony Rice\, Tim O’Brien\, The Anonymous 4\, Marin Alsop and the Cabrillo Orchestra\, the Detroit Symphony\, Bruce Molsky\, Mark O’Connor\, and Stephane Grappelli. \nDescribed as “an absolute master” (No Depression)\, Bruce’s take on tradition has landed him in collaborations with some of the world’s most highly respected players from roots to rock. He is a special guest on legend rocker Mark Knopfler’s CD\, “Tracker.” His 1865 Songs of Hope & Home with Anonymous 4\, was on Billboard’s top 10 for weeks. Along with Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny\, Bruce is a founding member of the supergroup Mozaik\, with three recordings. You can see Bruce on the BBC TV “Transatlantic Sessions” with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas\, and on “David Holt’s State of Music” on PBS. Bruce holds the title of “Visiting Scholar in the American Roots Music Program” at Berklee College of Music\, where he is the go-to guy for the next generation of roots musicians. \nGeneral Admission -32.00 \nBar Area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/darol-anger-and-bruce-molsky/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
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SUMMARY:Sisters in Song
DESCRIPTION:October 4 – Sisters in Song at the G.A.R. Hall\nBack by popular demand\, Sisters in Song returns to the G.A.R. Hall for an unforgettable evening of music\, stories\, and camaraderie. This celebrated collaboration brings together some of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved female musicians\, sharing heartfelt originals\, favorite covers\, laughter\, and maybe even a few tears. Don’t miss what has become one of the Hall’s favorite nights of music among friends.
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/sisters-in-song-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250806T032044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T181701Z
UID:21791-1759521600-1759530600@thepeninsulafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Ben Gage
DESCRIPTION:October 3 – Ben Gage Album Release Show \nJoin us as we celebrate the release of Roads I Missed\, the brand-new album from Northeast Ohio’s own traveling troubadour\, Ben Gage. Hailing from Akron\, Ben blends folk and roots blues with a rust-belt grit that reflects his blue-collar upbringing and love of storytelling. \nSince leaving the tech world in 2021 to pursue music full time\, Ben has been crisscrossing the country\, gathering stories and turning them into songs. Roads I Missed is a raw\, Americana-rich collection that explores life’s turning points — the choices made\, paths not taken\, and the people we carry with us. \nWith his gravel-warm voice\, harmonica\, and heartfelt songwriting\, Ben Gage invites you on a journey filled with longing\, hope\, and the spirit of the open road. Don’t miss this special night at the G.A.R. Hall! \nGeneral Admission – 20.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm \nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm \nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/ben-gage/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250929T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131455Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry in thValley
DESCRIPTION:Featured Readers: \nBill Newby is an “everyday writer” using poetry to record and explore moments of celebration\, Bill complaint\, concern and comedy. Philip Terman\, former director of the Chautauqua Writers Festival\, said Passing Through\, Bill’s second collection\, “delights\, surprises\, teaches\, and sings poems with knowledge and wisdom.” Bill’s work has been widely published\, and he is looking forward to sharing portions with you. \n\nBarbara Sabol is the author of six poetry collections. Her third full-length book\, WATERMARK: Poems of the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889\, was published by Alternating Current Press in 2023. She won the Sheila-Na-Gig poetry contest for her book\, IMAGINE A TOWN\, in 2019 and went on to become the associate editor of Sheila-Na-Gig online. Barbara conducts poetry workshops through Literary Cleveland and the Cuyahoga Falls Library. Her honors include an Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council and the 2024 Ohio Poet of the Year award. Barbara lives in Akron\, Ohio with her husband and wonder dog. \n\nFeatures followed by open mic.\n$5.00 donation suggested
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/poetry-in-thvalley/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250305T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T001921Z
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SUMMARY:Hey Mavis
DESCRIPTION:September 27th – Hey Mavis – For more than thirteen years\, Northcoast Americana band Hey Mavis has been weaving a musical tapestry and igniting a following of dedicated fans. With heartfelt vocals\, honest songwriting\, blazing instrumental solos\, and an undeniable onstage musical chemistry\, this quartet is the definition of great Americana music. \nBanjoist/songwriter Laurie Michelle Caner and violinist/fiddler Eddie Caner formed Hey Mavis while serving as artists-in-residence in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Producer Don Dixon (REM/Smithereens/Red Clay Ramblers) “discovered” the group on a local Christmas compilation CD and went on to produce their first two albums\, both of which hit the top 10 on the national Folk DJ-L radio charts and amassed favorable reviews across the globe. \nHey Mavis has appeared on NPR’s Mountain Stage\, NPR’s Whad’ya Know?\, PBS’s Applause and PBS’s Songs from the Center. The group has performed standing-room-only shows at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival as well as countless sell-out concerts in Northeast Ohio and Michigan. In 2018\, Melissa Etheridge hand-picked Hey Mavis to be one of the headliners for her music cruise. \nBand members:\nLaurie Michelle Caner – Vocals\, banjo and songwriter\nEddie Caner – Violin\, Viola profunda\nAnthony Taddeo – Drums\, percussion\nBryan Thomas – Bass \nGeneral Admission: 27.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nHistoric Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/hey-mavis-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250902T195115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T195146Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250902T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T031022Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
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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:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250717T194421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T121615Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250716T142155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T142226Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250902T200240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T200529Z
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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:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250701T032003Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250701T031412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T031419Z
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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:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250729T032026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T185348Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T220230
CREATED:20250626T031708Z
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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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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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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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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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