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Spring Coffeehouse

Saturday, April 5, 2025 7-10 pm at Fort Hunter Barn - FREE!

About This Event:

Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. This edition of the coffeehouse features acoustic folk from Matt Tarka, Stu Miller, Virginia Masland, and Concerning Clare.

Matt Tarka
Matt Tarka
Stu Miller
Stu Miller
Virginia Masland
Virginia Masland
Concerning Clare
Concerning Clare
Closeup of a Gibson guitar, showing mother-of-pearl banding around the edge of the instrument, around the soundhole, and around where the fretboard is attached to the top

Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. This edition of the coffeehouse features acoustic folk from Matt Tarka, Stu Miller, Virginia Masland, and Concerning Clare.

The Barn is accessible and is smoke- and alcohol-free. Food and beverages will be available, as well as artists' merchandise and tip jars. Support your local folkies! Donations to defray our costs and support local folk music are always welcome.

Matt Tarka

Matt Tarka is a singer/songwriter based in Lancaster. Harrisburg's art and culture blog Raven Rabbit Ram writes: "Tarka [draws] a clear line through the musical trends of the past three decades. He pays homage without feeling derivative, like restoring an old car with a brand new engine. It's not something you knew you were totally in the mood to listen to because it's not something you knew existed.”

Stu Miller

Our own Stu Miller steps up from behind the scenes to play a set for us! His eclectic style is a mix of folk, bluegrass and ragtime, both songs and instrumentals, influenced by artists including Stefan Grossman, Leo Kottke and Chec Atkins.

Virginia Masland

The multi-talented Virginia Masland is one member of the local trio Cumberland Honey. Her folky music touches on heartbreak, love and social justice.

Concerning Clare

Concerning Clare is a duo composed of two members of Irish sibling group Seasons. Mary-Grace Autumn Lee is a celebrated hammered dulcimer player, and Luke Winter Lee's cello pyrotechnics have brought him to Renn Faires and festivals across the country. Together they present a mix of Irish and Scottish tunes, as well as a few surprises along the way as they explore the unique combination of their instruments.

FREE Admission!

This season's dates:

  • November 4, 2024
  • January 25, 2025
  • April 5, 2025

In the cozy Fort Hunter Centennial Barn

5300 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Questions?

Call, text, or leave a message at (717) 745-6577.

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