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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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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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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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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: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: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: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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