John Henry's Hammer Fall Schedule

Rod MacDonald Opens "NEW" concert series at John Henry's Hammer

Rod MacDonald
Opening is area favorite Lydia Fortune

Saturday September 29th - 7 pm
John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse
inside First Unitarian Church of Worcester
90 Main Street, Worcester, MA


Advance tickets $12 at Brown Paper Tickets
$15 at the door
508.753.1012

A self-proclaimed non-commercial artist, MacDonald has released 10 solo recordings in the US, 8 in Europe on the Swiss label Brambus, and 21 songs with Smithsonian Folkways (through the Fast Folk Musical Magazine).

He was reportedly the first American singer to tour the newly-liberated Czech Republic in 1991, and has made 35 tours in Europe since 1985, nearly all of them with NYC bassist Mark Dann.

Opening is area favorite Lydia Fortune. It’s hard to pin Lydia Fortune down to one musical category given her love for all types of music. From singer/songwriter to guest jazz vocalist, her calling card is an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, spirituals, country, pop and more. Her interpretive vocals reflect a unique singing style that has been honed over 40 years of performance. The music's the thing. A sense of adventure and a willingness to collaborate keeps her approach vibrant and alive.

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John Henry’s Hammer at First Unitarian Church

Saturday, Oct 20 at 7pm.  Joe Fusco and Friends. 

Advance tickets $12 at Brown Paper Tickets
$15 at the door
508.753.1012

A shared evening of spoken words and music hosted by Joe Fusco Jr. along with the Sunnyside Swing Band, Cowboy Matt Hopewell, Janice Harvey, Mac Cole,Anne Marie Lucci, Myra MacLeod and Paul Della Valle.

Sponsored in part by Goretti's Supermarket

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John Henry’s Hammer at First Unitarian Church.

Saturday, November 17^th at 7pm . Dennis Brennan Band  and Walter Crockett Opening.

Advance tickets $12 at Brown Paper Tickets
$15 at the door
508.753.1012