We host compact concerts with remarkable musicians in our living room about every six weeks.
…of the proceeds of concerts at our house go to the artists. Many outstanding musicians are working really hard to keep making music. We want to support them, get to know them, and keep them playing, singing, and writing songs.
Come join us and discover music and artists you might not encounter otherwise. Think of it as escaping the algorithm and feeling the music in real life.
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That’s Hazel Dickens. The Hazel Dickens. With Alice Gerrard, she’s often called a pioneer of bluegrass and a grandmother to women in bluegrass. But just the other day, a friend said, “It was Hazel and Alice who turned my attention to this music in 1972.” Together and separately, they’ve poured so much raw emotion and…
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We’ll be opening our home for two dates this fall, 10/25 and 11/8, between 11-4 pm for Carlisle’s Open Studios. I will be selling all of my block prints, including kitchen art towels, napkins, runners, pillow covers, and lots of tees, toddler, youth, women’s, and unisex cuts. Our location is 188 Judy Farm Road, Carlisle…
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Here’s a band we think you should know about, not least because Eugene Tyler Band is the winner of the Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival (2021). We saw them first at Ossipee Valley Music Festival in 2024 and then at Cambridge’s Lizard Lounge in 2025. We loved them both times. They played a warm, inventive set…
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What a night! Great food, mind-blowing music, and great company. Here’s a partial, visual recap in case you could not be there. Thanks to all who shared photos with us!
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Now with more Catfish…in the Sky

We have a simple aim in mind: live a little more each day in such a way that when we die, we have few regrets. Not a life of more, but a life that is rich, deep, and connected to people, those we love and whoever we encounter.
Take a look at Laurelyn’s art and consider joining us for a house concert.