Nora Jane Struthers – Saturday, February 26, 2022
Nora Jane Struthers has written “some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists,” says Ann Powers of NPR Music. In one moment, she joyfully leads the audience in a dance party … in the next, she lays her soul bare for the world to hear.
Oshima Brothers – Saturday, May 22, 2021
SOLD OUT More than two years ago, Oshima Brothers were the opening act for Caitlin Canty in one of our biggest (and best) shows in recent seasons. Between acts, our audience raved about this amazing folk/pop duo. We heard you – and now they’re back to headline Concert Series! Saturday, May 22, 2021 7:30pm at […]
CANCELLED – The Black Feathers – March 21, 2020
CANCELLED The ability to write songs that sound modern and ancient is a rare thing. Since becoming The Black Feathers (and life partners) in 2012, Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler have done it, comfortably melding Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities. Hughes’ guitar work buoys harmonies heard in the closest of family bands. Saturday, […]
John Jorgenson Quintet – Saturday, February 22, 2020
John Jorgenson opened our 40th season and returns for our 50th. “Brilliant!” raves Elton John about this Grammy award winning guitarist, who has often toured with Elton. Our audience had never seen a guitarist quite like John, who once again brings his exciting quintet of world class musicians, flawlessly performing the Django Reinhardt style of […]
Alexis P Suter Band – Saturday, January 11, 2020
Almost 12 years ago (to the day!), the Alexis P Suter band dropped like a bomb in Cooperstown with a red hot show in front of nearly 300 people. It was a night that everyone there remembers and that audiences for this 50th season show will never forget. Don’t miss this (psst, get your tickets […]
Penny Knight Band – Saturday, December 7, 2019
Featuring their own unique brand of originals with dynamic vocals and musicianship, the Penny Knight Band has a decades long history of touring with national acts. Constantly expanding their recording catalog and releasing original songs to the public, the Penny Knight Band also put their own twist on rare cover material into their power packed […]
Annie & The Hedonists – Saturday, November 30, 2019
One of our audience favorites, Annie & The Hedonists make their third appearance for Cooperstown Concert Series. As one reviewer said “Annie struts right to the heart of each sassy, nostalgic song and gives us a piece of her mind in a voice that sits comfortably alongside the greats of the American jazz tradition.” No […]
Guy Davis Trio with Mark Murphy & Christopher James – Saturday, November 2, 2019
Taking his influences from blues masters (diverse greats like Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell and Leadbelly) , Guy Davis is a musical storyteller whose songwriting and performing blows the dust off of the old, allowing his audience to see, and hear, the beauty revealed. We’re thrilled to open our 50th season with […]
Molly Tuttle – Saturday, October 27, 2018
With her lilting and lucid voice, Molly Tuttle speaks softly, but when she says that she wants to create music that is truly original and unmistakably hers, her quietness turns charmingly bold. But when you hear her songs, it hits you: brash and beautiful originality is exactly what Molly is doing. An exciting opening to […]
Matt Nakoa – Saturday, November 24, 2018
Originally from a small goat farm in Smyrna, NY, Matt Nakoa began composing music as a teenager. Following a formative stint as a classical pianist, Matt won a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. Along with his band, The Fens, he landed in New York City and became a star performer at […]
