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Folk on Mass

Folk on Mass provides an intimate setting for nationally and internationally known  folk singer-songwriters and jazz groups. We present music in a beautifully restored Victorian home in historic downtown Lawrence. The hardwood floors and high ceilings provide a wonderful acoustic experience for 40-45 guests.

Visit our reservations page for more information on reserving seats.

Our schedule for Spring 2009 includes the following artists. Please note that all concerts start at 7:30 pm.

Sat, Feb 7, 2009 Rad Lorkovic

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Ben Markley Trio
Sun, Apr 5, 2009 Johnsmith

Sat, Apr 11, 2009

Pierce Pettis (SOLD OUT!)
Tue, May 5, 2009 Rob Scheps, Roger Wilder, Bob Bowman, and Marvin “Bugalu” Smith
Fri, May 8, 2009 Chris Pureka (New Addition)
Sat, May 9, 2009 Antje Duvekot (SOLD OUT!)








Rob Scheps , Roger Wilder , and Bob Bowman Trio (Jazz)

Tuesday, May 5

We are once again pleased to bring back the great sax and flute player Rob Scheps. The trio is rounded out with the amazing Roger Wilder at piano and everyone's favorite bass player, Bob Bowman. Join us for a fabulous night of jazz.








Chris Pureka

Friday, May 8

Chris Pureka, a rising songwriter from Northampton, MA has landed praise from publications like Time Out New York, Performing Songwriter, and The Boston Globe for both her 2004 debut, Driving North and the highly anticipated follow-up, Dryland (2006). Now she brings the music from her brand new CD, Chimera, to Lawence, Kansas. Recent honors include being nominated for the 2007 Boston Music Awards, receiving an ASCAPPLUS award and being voted a “Most Wanted” emerging artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, 2006. For this indie-acoustic songstress with simple, heartfelt delivery, comparisons flow easily: many see hints of Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch or Ryan Adams. But, whatever the reference point, Chris Pureka has taken an unfettered, heart-on-your-sleeve approach and carved a niche for herself as a promising young troubadour. "Her tunes have the grave Appalachian flavor of Neil Young and Gillian Welch. Her guitar playing is subdued but quietly virtuoistic." The New York Times, "Such a gifted guitar player or singer that you have to listen to each song twice, once for her guitar playing and again for her passionate lyrics." The Boston Globe, “This is beautiful. This is the sound we humans make, whatever else we do. Music.” Peter Mulvey, Singer Songwriter, “Chris Pureka is an excellent guitar player. Not an excellent 'woman' guitar player; but an excellent guitar player, period. She digs in like a true natural. The feel, the tone, the chords, the vibe, the chunk-a-chunk-a, everything. I could listen to her all day. " -Pamela Means, Singer Songwriter










Antje Duvekot (SOLD OUT!)

Saturday, May 9

Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of America’s top emerging singer songwriters with “Big Dream Boulevard” her debut studio release. The CD was produced by Seamus Egan, founder of the Irish super group, SOLAS. The project was released on acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul’s label, Black Wolf Records and has quickly attracted international attention for Antje. This release was voted “#1 Folk Release of 2006” by the Boston Globe and was named to the “Top10 Releases of the Year” by National Public Radio’s, Folk Alley.

"This is a brilliant, brilliant album.” says former Rolling Stone music editor Dave Marsh. “I have had this reaction once in the last 10 years and that was the first time I heard Patty Griffin.”

“Duvekot has gotten hotter, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory. Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice. She believes in the redemptive power of the shared secret; and is utterly unafraid to mine the darkest corners of her life for songs that turn fear into resilience and isolation into community”. The Boston Globe

Antje has won some of the top songwriting awards including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, the prestigious, Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award” and in one of the nation’s top music markets, she won the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”, three of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world.

Antje has extensive touring experience, criss-crossing the US and Europe several times. She is a compelling live performer and has been invited to play some of the top festivals including The Newport Folk Festival as well as the Mountain Stage, Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally, she's headlined the The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark.

In December of 2007, The Bank of America featured Antje’s song “Merry Go Round” in a national TV advertising campaign seen by millions, including a Super Bowl audience. Antje’s fast growing fan base, the viral spreading of her music and a track record of sold-out shows are a testament to her growing popularity. Neil Dorfsman, the producer of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Sting says, "When I first heard Antje I knew I was witnessing something very special. She creates an entire, detailed world in verse, and takes you there with beautiful and understated melody. Her songs are stunning paintings of color and shade and always generate the heat and light that real art should. In an unpoetic and 'in your face' world, she is lyrical and subtle"








Past Performers

Apr 2009 Johnsmith
Feb 2009 Ben Markley
Feb 2009 Radoslav Lorkovic
Nov 2008 Mark Erelli
Nov 2008 Po’Girl
Oct 2008 Rob Scheps, Roger Wilder, Bob Bowman, and John Stowell
Sep 2008 Melissa Greener
Sep 2008 Nick Charles
Aug 2008 Harvey Reid
May 2008 Brooks Williams
Apr 2008 Lojo Russo
Apr 2008 Leela and Ellie Grace
Mar 2008 Rob Scheps and Roger Wilder and Bob Bowman
Feb 2008 Jackie Tice
Jan 2008 Kevin Hays Trio
Dec 2007 Kenny White
Dec 2007 Alice DiMacele
Nov 2007 Erica Wheeler
Nov 2007 Jack Williams
Oct 2007 Anais Mitchell
Sep 2007 Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen
Sep 2007 Tom Kimmel
Jul 2007 Radoslav Lorkovic
Jun 2007 Sam Shaber
Jun 2007 Greg Greenway
May 2007 Rick Bruner
May 2007 Dana and Susan Robinson
Mar 2007 Pierce Pettis
Feb 2007 Jeff Black
Jan 2007 Darcie Deaville Trio
Dec 2006 Chris Pureka
Nov 2006 The Dreamsicles
Oct 2006 Gerry O'Beirne
Oct 2006 April Verch Band
Sep 2006 Wishing Chair
May 2006 Liz Carlisle
Mar 2006 David Jacobs-Strain
Mar 2006 Cosy Sheridan with T.R. Ritchie
Feb 2006 Johnsmith
Jan 2006 Radoslav Lorkovic
Nov 2005 Zoe Lewis
Nov 2005 Nancy Scott and Mary Catherine Reynolds
Oct 2005 Anne Heaton
Sep 2005 Beth Amsel
Mar 2005 Erika Luckett
Mar 2005 Edie Carey
Mar 2005 Louise Taylor
Jan 2005 Brian Joseph
Nov 2004 Deidre McCalla
Oct 2004 Jake Armerding
Sep 2004 Andrew Calhoun
Aug 2004 Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen
Jul 2004 Erika Luckett
May 2004 Michael McNevin
Apr 2004 Chris Proctor
Apr 2004 Bob Bovee & Gail Heil
Apr 2004 Zoe Lewis
Mar 2004
Steve Seskin
Feb 2004 Cosy Sheridan
Jan 2004 Kate McDonnell
Nov 2003 Dana Cooper
Nov 2003 Leela & Ellie Grace
Sep 2003 David Massengill
Sep 2003 David Jacobs-Strain
July 2003 Eliza Gilkyson
Mar 2003 LJ Booth
Mar 2003 Jeffrey Foucault
Feb 2003 Lou and Peter Berryman
Feb 2003 Glen Road
Jan 2003 Justin Roth
Dec 2002 Johnsmith
Nov 2002 Meghan Cary
Nov 2002 Zoe Lewis
Oct 2002 Jenn Adams
Oct 2002 Bill Morrissey
Oct 2002 Siucra
Oct 2002 Dana Robinson
May 2002 Sam Shaber
Apr 2002 Ann Zimmerman
Mar 2002 Kate Campbell
Mar 2002 Still on the Hill
Mar 2002 Christine Kane
Feb 2002 Jennifer Kimball










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