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Mean Mary

Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Music Video: “Sweet Jezebel”

Returning to our concert series stage is Florida-based “Mean Mary” James. She has been performing since she was a small child, even learning to read music before she learned to read books. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter known for powerful vocals, fast, articulate banjo playing and guitar picking, a warm and down-to-earth stage presence, and high-energy performances, her decades of multi-genre music spans 19 albums and a mastery of 11 instruments.

Peter Mayer

Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Music Video: “Holy Now”

Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 30 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet–songs about interconnectedness and the human journey–songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and other important stuff. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox, to name a few. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. He is the recipient of fellowships from both the McKnight and the Bush foundations. Peter has eleven albums to his credit, and has sold over 100,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters.

John Cowan Trio

Saturday, January 30, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.

Music Video: “Gotta Go Now”

John Cowan, hailed as the “Voice of Newgrass”, has been singing his heart out for more than forty years, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert. His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on the journey with him, has set him apart as one of the most loved and admired vocal artists of his generation, not just by fans and critics but among fellow musicians as well.

With his distinctive, rock-tinged tenor vocal and heart-thumping electric bass, Cowan along with fellow New Grass Revival bandmates Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, and Curtis Burch, and later Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental and ultimately, an eponymous brand of bluegrass, the “newgrass” sound. In 2020, was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. This honor solidifies their place as one of the most influential bands in bluegrass music history. Currently, As a trio, Cowan currently tours with Luke Bulla (fiddle/vocals) and Ethan Ballinger or Sam Leslie (guitar/mandolin) to perform old favorites, covers, and original songs.

House of Hamill

Friday, March 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Music Video: “Banks of the Brandywine”

Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show of that captivates audiences from the very first note. Performing what they describe as “upcycled Celtic folk” with a modern twist, Philadelphia-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times.

The band’s newest release, “Wildfire,” marks House of Hamill’s most compelling work to date. Featuring their strongest and most exciting songwriting, “Wildfire” is filled with lyrical depth, sophisticated vocal and instrumental arrangements, and hooks that are simply irresistible. This album captures the vibrant energy and creativity that have become the hallmarks of a House of Hamill live show.

Moors & McCumber

Saturday, April 24, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.

Music Video: “What Would Love Do Now”

A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans – they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present-day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record, released in 2023, ‘Wired to the Moon,’ they have created some of their most compelling work to date.

The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world music, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories and songs to life. Their strong vocal harmonies and unconventional instrumentation combine to create a mesmerizing experience. At the center of it all is their evocative songwriting.

While “more than the sum of their parts” has become a bit of a cliché, there is no better phrase to describe Moors & McCumber. James is a gifted singer and songwriter, while Kort specializes in creating vocal harmonies and captivating arrangements through inventive instrumentation. With their voices combined, they create a truly special sound. As Grammy award-winning producer Lloyd Maines says, “They bring it all to the stage and deliver in a big way.”