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Dear Chestnut House Concerts Fans and Performers,

All March and April 2020 house concerts have been cancelled. In 8 years we’ve never had to cancel a show; these are extreme times and we want our audience and guest artists to be of good health. We fully recognize that during this time it’s the artists who will be impacted the most by these cancellations and if you’re still able to work during this time, we encourage you to send the donation (or more!) directly to the musicians whose show you planned to attend.

The Honey Dewdrops plan to have a virtual show very soon; as soon as we have the link we will share with you. If you would like information on how to send $ to I Draw Slow or the Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands (our April shows), please email Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com and we will gladly assist.

Peace.

The Maes

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The next show (sold out) at Chestnut House Concerts is the group SHEL the last day of August.

We’re so happy to have The Maes (formerly The Mae Trio) return, and they will be performing on Monday, September 9, 2019.

Reach Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com to reserve seats for the show.  Suggested donation is $15-20 per person – all $ goes to the musicians.

 

Upcoming Show: The Mammals – 2.8.19

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“The Mammals are Ruth Ungar, Mike Merenda, and a cohort of compelling collaborators who form a touring quintet on the fiddle, banjo, guitar, organ, bass, and drums. Identifying as “subversive acoustic traditionalists” or a “party band with a conscience,” The Mammals re-emerged from a hibernation period during-which the band’s founders explored new songwriting terrain. “The Mammals don’t suffer from multiple genre syndrome, they celebrate it as if gleefully aware that the sound barriers separating old-timey music, vintage pop and contemporary folk are as permeable as cotton.” – Washington Post

 

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RSVP with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com and note the number of seats you would like reserved.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7 pm.

 

 

December 15: Ellis Dyson & The Shambles

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“THIS FOLKSY, SWING-RAGTIME BAND FROM CHAPEL HILL IS MAKING WAVES FOR IT’S HIGH ENERGY PERFORMANCES AND GROOVY DANCE TUNES.”

– Daily Tar Heel: Carolina’s Finest

 

 

To RSVP contact Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com and mention the number of seats you’d like to reserve. 

Last Time by Maybe April

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Maybe April is a Country Americana band with members Kristen Castro, Katy DuBois (Bishop) and Alaina Stacey. They are playing at Chestnut House Concerts on Saturday, November 10, 2018.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7.  There are a few seats left, contact Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com to rsvp.

 

 

 

 

“I’ll Be Getting By” – DTB 9-8-18

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The next show at Chestnut House Concerts features Damn Tall Buildings from NYC on September 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM.  Arrive anytime after 6 pm to join a potluck prior to the music.  To RSVP, contact Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.  Suggested donation amount is 15-20, and all donations go to the band.

 

“Going back to Pennsylvania, the only home I’ve ever known”

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WINGS by Wood Belly, 5 piece bluegrass from Boulder, Colorado.  At Chestnut House Concerts on Friday, June 29, 2018.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7 pm.  RSVP with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.

 

Locust Honey

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Locust Honey is Chloe Edmonstone and Meredith Watson. They perform a mix of old-time, bluegrass and blues – singing vintage harmonies on both original and traditional songs . Both musicians are multi-instrumentalists and play fiddle, banjo, and acoustic/resonator guitars.

 

If you would like to attend the house concert with Locust Honey on Sunday, March 18, please rsvp with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7 pm.

The video below is of the song Blue, written by Meredith and featured on the soundtrack of  the 2017 film ‘The Dinner’ starring Richard Gere. This wasn’t their first song to be picked up for a movie – When the Whiskey’s Gone was on the soundtrack for the 2014 film “Time Out of Mind” and Locust Honey’s rendition of Lost Girl was on the 2016 film “The Ticket”.

 

Hasee Ciaccio – Bluegrass Bass

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On Sunday, December 3, 2017 Hasee Ciaccio will be at Chestnut House Concerts with three fellow musicians providing an evening of music called WINTER JUBILEE:  MUSIC & MEMORIES FROM THE MOUNTAIN SOUTH.  Winter Jubilee will feature Tyler Hughes (banjo), Sam Gleaves (guitar), Emily Mann (fiddle) and Hasee (bass).

Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7.  RSVP with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.

Hasee, now touring with Molly Tuttle, previously performed at Chestnut House Concerts with The Barefoot Movement.  Here’s a video of Hasee and bass player Billy Gee.