On our minds

  • The Hazel Project, Oct 18

    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…


  • Show Dates Fall 2026

    Looking forward to seeing you all at the following locations this fall: 10/22 Belmont Farmer’s Market 2-6 pm www.belmontfarmersmarket.org/ 10/24 Carlisle Open Studios 11-4 pm https://carlislema-openstudios.weebly.com/ 11/14 Carlisle Open Studios 11-4 pm https://carlislema-openstudios.weebly.com/ 12/5 Lexington Waldorf School Winter Fair, Lexington MA https://thewaldorfschool.org/festivals


  • The Onlies, Aug 9

    Old music isn’t dead, it’s just waiting for folks like The Onlies to show you how alive it is. You’ll hear it on “You Climb the Mountain,” a great new album released in 2025. We heard them play this music live at Green Mountain Roots and Bluegrass festival (video below). It is so alive! Is…


Hi, John & Laurelyn here!

Hi! John and Laurelyn here.

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.

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