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2011 will be Sweetwilliam Farm's sixth year featuring a live music concert series ... "Sweet Summer Nights". A weekly out door concert every Friday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm featuring fine local & regional performing artists. The series begins on Friday, June 3rd and this year will continue into September!  Fun for the entire family and a great way to start the weekend.   A relaxing evening listening to wonderful music and watch the sun go down and deliver spectacular sunsets.  Be sure to back a sweater and blanket.  Adults enjoy hanging out under out tent while the children romp on our lawn and play with our buckets of toys.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, refreshments, snacks and ice cream are available in the Country Store.

NEW - Sunday afternoons we will be offering the same program as our Friday night Series, but it will run Sundays June - September, 1-5pm.

Rain - If by chance, mother nature doens't cooperate.  We move the music inside.  Cafe tables are set up inside as well as tables under our store awning.  We'll be serving pizza, toasted cheese sandwiches, bagels, ice cream and such, unfortunately, the grill isn't going. 

Our concert series is fun in any weather!

Please note, our musicians have graciously donated their time, tips are greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

2010 Sweet Summer Nights Music Series:


June 4 - Rebel Red; a roots rock singer/songwriter from Warwick, NY whose songs are influenced by country-blues, southern rock, western swing & old-style rhythm & blues. ... www.rebelredmusic.com

June 11 - Jay and Abby Michaels - The Harper and the Minstrel; Perform traditional tunes from the Celtic lands and original compositions..... www.theharperandtheminstrel.com

June 18 - Rebecca Padula; Soulful contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a blue streak ...http://www.rebeccapadula.com

June 25 - Bill & Eli Perras;  The many inspired lyrics given to and interpreted by Eli, combined with Bill's expertise bluesy finger-style guitar playing create a very uniquely modern take on true Americana music in its purest form. Performers of Original Acoustic Folk, Blues, and Activist Music from DeLand, FL.....http://www.bluesgotus.com

July 2 - Happy 4th...no music tonight

July 9 - Carrie Cheron; a sound that is as warm and rich as velvet, this gifted songwriter and master song interpreter is absolutely mesmerizing...http://www.carriecheron.com

July 16 - Howie Newman; One of the most engaging performers on the New England folk circuit, Howie Newman combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience. His amusing compositions are up-tempo and catchy, and he keeps things lively with funny between-songs banter and short comedy bits (there is also a smattering of serious songs and covers).Song topics include television commercials, getting up in the morning, cell phones, middle age dating, intergalactic garbage collection and more. And the material is totally clean, suitable for all ages....www.howienewman.com

July 23 - Spawn of Sirius & Grandmother Nancy; Native American...drumming, flute, story telling...www.myspace.com/spawnofsirius.com

July 30 - Jordan Canndy - New England musician and recording artist, Jordan Cannady, is founding member of the DRAM BOYS, a duo specializing in acoustic Scottish and Celtic folk music.  Jordan, singer and guitar player has performed professionally for 42 years in most regions of the United States, as well as Canada, Iceland, Wales and Scotland....  www.jordancannady.com

Aug 6 -  Patty Keough & Buffie Groves; Boston to everywhere. Solo to 5 piece band. Originals and covers. Folk, pop, country, blues. Fun fun fun. ....myspace.com/pattykeoughwatching

Aug 13 - Steve Rapson; He plays fingerstyle jazz and is nationally known as a composter for the guitar and is considered a virtuoso in the style of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed.....http://www.soloperformer.com


Aug 20 - Dram Boys -  Jordan Cannady and Richmond Cargill, are a duo specializing in acoustic Scottish and Celtic folk music.  Their repertoire showcases the best of Scotland's musical heritage.  It celebrates both the mystical beauty of the Celtic ballad, and the raucous qualities of the wilder tunes.  Their arrangements are a tight blending of voice and acoustic instruments that take traditional songs such as Ye Jacobites and Danny Boy and make them their own....www.dramboys.com


Aug 27 - Adrienne Fawks; Adrienne’s powerful voice can grip your attention, take hold and you won’t be free until she’s done.  She has a unique style and sound-a truly gifted singer and songwriter...http://www.pianogirl.org

Sept 3 - Tom Irving & Grace Morrison:  This will be Tom Irving and Grace Morrison's 3rd year of performing for this great music (and food!) venue. It has always been a blast and this year should be no exception. Tom just started perfoming 4 years ago, but has already made himself well known around the area. Grace is the younger (and prettier) one that has many years of perfoming and recording under her belt. They will do some originals, covers, both by themselves and also together. The music will range from folk to rock - to gospel, and everything in between. Be sure to bring your singing voice, clapping hands, and stomping feet! They can't wait to see all of their Sweetwilliam friends again!!


Sept 10 - Stuart Ferguson; writes songs that capture your imagination, and sings them in a voice that is addictive to the ears.....

Sept 17 - Powwow this weekend...no music.
 

Sept 24 - Charlie Cover will be our featured musician tonight…Charlie has been playing in the Boston coffee house circuit for the last several years.  He started out in Eastern Canada, playing coffee houses, bars, and concerts. While he lived there, Radio Canada awarded him for his songwriting by producing his first album of original songs.  He has recently finished a second album.  After Quebec he lived and performed in the southeast Mass/Providence area until he got a job as Montessori teacher in Lexington.  Charlie performs for both young and old audiences.  One enthusiastic nine-year-old critic said in reference to Charlie’s humorous vein that he is the “Milton Berle of songwriting.”  Another fan in Amhurst wrote: “Excellent work!  It’s like a cross between Gregg Brown and Cat Stevens! … which is to say genuine, humble and sage – just like Charlie Cover himself.”  You can check out his website:charliecover.com

Oct 1 - Greg Trussell - Greg and the Upcountry Band; country covers with heart and soul

Oct 8 - Clara Kebabian - began playing violin in the classical tradition steeped in the standards of solo and orchestral repertoire but her passion always lay in contemporary styles. Since 2000 she has performed nationally and internationally in a variety of genres.  Her festival performances include SXSW,
Muzine Festival (Greece), DUMBO Art Under the Bridge, and the Boston Cyberarts Festival.  She also enjoys teaching violin to students of all ages and levels.

Oct 15 -  CANCELLED - Elyse O’Connor’s voice has been described as a lush rainbow prism of clear tones resonating through depths of emotion. Thousands of listeners have been drawn to her confident and agile interpretation of songs in crossover genres-new age, blues, classical, Celtic, folk pop, Broadway, spiritual, international, and the American Songbook. 

           


Oct 22 - Laura Bullock - Laura Bullock is a Boston-area songwriter, through and through.  Literate and modern, reflective and relevant, she is a distinctive voice in the Cambridge folk music sceneOn stage, Laura weaves each song together with humor and stories, connecting with the audience like two friends over tea....www.laurabullock.com

Oct 29 - Brendan Hogan - "A distinctive new musical voice" - the Boston Phoenix....brendanhogan.net

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2011 Friday night schedule:

June 3 - The Low Watts

June 10 - Patty Keough

June 17 - Howie Newman

July 1 - Rebecca Padula

July 8 - Carrie Cheron

July 15 - Steve Hurl

July 22 - Diabolis In Musica

July 29 - Steve Rapson

August 5 - Adrienne Fawks

August 12 - Carrie Cheron

August 19 - Stuart Ferguson, Lyn O’Conor-Ferguson, and Phil Punch

August 26 - Grace Morrison & Band

September 2 - The Harper and The Minstrel

September 9 - Drive South

September 23 - Tom Irving

September 30 - Brendan Hogan

2011 Sunday afternoon line up:  (1-5pm)

June 5 - Charlie Cover

June 12 - Steve Rapson

June 19 - Steve Hurl

June 26 - Brendan Hogan

July 3 - Patty Keough

July 10 - Rupert Wates

July 17 - Carrie Cheron, split set

July 24 - Tom Irving

July 31 - Kenny Selcer

August 7

August 14

August 21 - David Whitman

August 28 - Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle

September 4

September 11

September 25

Sweetwilliam Farm 
153 North St. Upton, MA 01568 
508-529-2000

 * seasonal hours *

Current Hours: 
 
Sat & Sun: noon-5pm

Closed Jan - Mar, re-opening April 1st

Scout, school and party functions may be held any day.

members of: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
NOFA - Northeast Organic Farmers Association