Tuesday, March 3, 2026

UNDER THE MAPLE - Brattleboro House Concerts - Spring 2026


Brattleboro House Concerts

UNDER THE MAPLE

Spring 2026 Concerts



MALVENN - Sunday, March 22 at 4:00pm


3 womenMalvenn is a traditional balfolk trio based in Montreal with harp, cello, and clarinet. Coming from musical of traditional and classical music backgrounds, the three musicians of Malvenn offer a refined and unique interpretation of the balfolk repertoire. With original compositions and arrangements of themes from Breton, Irish, and Québécois musical heritage, the trio is shaping a new sonic signature in Quebec’s folk music landscape.Malvenn has performed events around North America including the Grand Bal du Québec, the Flurry Festival, and the Chants de Vielles festival. They have also toured extensively in Quebec and Ontario. They will release an album in 2026 and tour Quebec and the US next summer.

https://www.malvenn.ca/



DAN & FAITH - Sunday, April 12 at 4:00pm


Dan and Faith are an award-winning, touring New Hampshire-based husband and wife singer-songwriter duo who describe their music as dream-inspired folk. Daniel Senie (guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals) and Faith Senie (mandolin, acoustic bass guitar, ukulele, mountain dulcimer, vocals) tap into the imagery captured from dreams and everyday life in crafting their original songs that tell the stories of people and places, real and imagined. Their latest album, Who We Are, was produced by Joe Jencks, mixed by Mark Dann and mastered by Charlie Pilzer. Contributing artists include Tracy Grammer, Joe Jencks, Michael G. Ronstadt, Mark Dann, Christine Stay and Aidan Quinn (Friction Farm), Catherine Miles (Miles and Mafale), Brad Yoder, and Raianne Richards. The album has received airplay and has charted on the Folk DJ chart. It has also received stellar reviews. "Fans of storytellers like Joan Baez and John Gorka will find much to love. Dan and Faith push themselves, and the genre, with rich ideas and honest sound."


DEAR ELLA - Sunday, April 26 at 4:00pm


Under the Maple is thrilled to announce a return performance by this popular trio. Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are DEAR ELLA, a trio from Western Massachusetts. Their repertoire includes a mix of Folk, Blues, Swing, and Gospel with 3-part harmony, plus guitar, ukulele, banjo, bass and snare drum. Dear Ella love singing about themes of love and peace and social justice, to name a few. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.

Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song "Dear Ella" by Mary Witt
https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs


JOE JENKS -- Friday, May 15th at 7:00pm


Joe Jencks is a 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in northern Illinois. He is known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and invitational exploration of complex ideas. Jencks delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. A dual U.S.-Irish citizen, Joe has also performed as a Cultural Ambassador during the Obama Administration, traveling to multiple Caribbean nations with the U.S. State Department, singing both original and American Folksongs about work, workers, and Civil Rights. Jencks has penned several #1 Folk songs, including the ever-relevant “Lady of The Harbor,” and has become a fan favorite throughout North America and beyond. “The spirit of Folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” ~ Pete Seeger


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Suggested donation $20-$30 at the door (100% goes to the performers) - any amount welcome

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Email: BrattleboroHouseConcerts@gmail.com


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