Join legendary photographer Henry Horenstein to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of his classic book Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music and the release of his newest book, Miles and Miles of Texas.  

Better Late is a local Boston area band playing classic and obscure rock, blues, rockabilly, roots, folk, country, and original compositions. Three of the four band members met at WUMB music camps.

Joe Jencks is an 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing,  

Celtic music from Scotland

One of the world’s premiere Celtic bands in their only Boston-area appearance, the Tannahill Weavers, will present a high-energy night of powerful Celtic music with traditional melodies and fire-driven instrumentals.

  Mark Lipman’s profoundly rich and tender vocals may be the first thing to grab you, but his mix of soberingly honest and dream-inspired lyrics will keep you returning for more. Samantha Farrell is a Boston-based musician and vocalist whose sound is a gorgeously moody fusion of jazz, alt R&B and pop.

Carla Ryder has been described as a rock n’ roll flapper, garage serenader, front porch chanteuse, and country crooner. Louder Than Milk hails from Boston and plays a blend of Americana, blues, country and rock.

Jake Armerding and his frequent musical sidekick, Kevin Gosa, call themselves Fretful Porcupine. Jake (and Kevin) will dig deep into Jake’s solo catalog, which reaches back to 1999, and he’ll add a few new tunes and covers, too.  

Tracy Grammer is among contemporary folk music’s most beloved artists. Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar, violin and storytelling, Grammer has recorded and performed with Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, headlined Philadelphia Folk Festival and Falcon Ridge, and enjoyed 12 consecutive years as one of folk radio’s 50 top-played artists, both solo and with the late Dave Carter. “    

Armed with the razor wit of a stand-up comic, engaging presence, elegant poetry, and irresistible charm, Pamela’s music sets the stage afire. She’s an out(spoken), biracial independent songwriter who brings the truth of social justice and human dignity to the forefront.