UNDER THE MAPLE
AUTUMN 2026
Sunday, September 13 at 4:00pm
Doozy Jane: Anna Patton, Sarah Hadley Yakir, Julia Read, Haley Anderson
Doozy Jane is Anna Patton, vocals, clarinet, and tenor guitar; Sarah Hadley Yakir, vocals and fiddle; Julia Read, vocals, fiddle, and guitar; and Haley Anderson vocals and bass guitar. They are a quartet rooted in traditions of American harmony singing and swingy, fiddle-driven string bands. With intricate four-part treble vocals, they specialize in songs written by women and queer artists. Along with their original songs, they draw from a repertoire of often lesser-known but beautifully crafted covers that show their taste for the flavors of swing and gospel and an ear for the unconventional. Named in part for their arranger Anna Patton’s grandmother Jane who loved to sing the tricky inner harmonies of barbershop quartets, the quartet clearly shares a mutual love for “a doozy of a song.” Bass guitar, tenor guitar, twin fiddles, and clarinet round out their arrangements.
Sunday, October 4 at 4:00pm
Sara Grey and Kieron Means
Mother-and-son duo Sara Grey and Kieron Means seamlessly blend their voices in a large repertoire of songs from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Their tight vocal harmonies are sung unaccompanied or enhanced by tasteful banjo and guitar arrangements. They have that magical vocal blend and rapport that comes from being blood relatives. Both share a deep respect for the sources of the songs they perform, and their accompaniments complement, but never overpower, the lyrics. The songs they sing are mostly traditional, but also include newer songs in the traditional idiom. Born in New Hampshire, Sara emigrated to the British Isles in 1970, where Kieron spent his childhood and where both became fascinated by the migration of songs between the U.K. and North America. Returning to the U.S. in 2015, Sara now lives in Maine. Kieron lives in upstate New York.
Friday, October 16 at 7:00pm
The Hayden Stern Band
As a
fiddler, composer, and community builder Hayden Stern has
taken Seattle’s roots music scene by storm. Stern draws freely from
multiple traditions, expanding his original base of Scottish fiddling
to Irish, Scandinavian, French-Canadian, Appalachian, and beyond. The
material from his debut album, The Morning Dark, focuses on
his own compositions, bringing his roving ear and keen focus on
arranging to a live performance built to rouse everyone to dance.
Coming originally from Santa Cruz, California’s rich roots music
scene, Stern grew up attending Scottish fiddle camps, immersing
himself in tradition at an early age. Shortly after arriving in
Seattle, he discovered contra dancing, and with it a new community of
like-minded LGBTQ musicians and dancers. He’s been captivating
listening rooms and dancefloors across the US ever since. As The
Hayden Stern Band, he is joined by powerhouse musicians Molly
Tucker (fiddle, viola) and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Together,
they play a mix of traditional repertoire and original compositions
from Hayden’s debut album, The Morning Dark.
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UNDER THE MAPLE House Concerts are held at a private home in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont.
Reservations are required. Reservations will open in late August. The address and other details are sent with your Reservation Confirmation.
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