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The Anonymous Coffeehouse is a unique new entertainment venue for the Upper Valley. Each show featur

05/10/2026

Words cannot describe how grateful we are for hosting one of our best seasons yet! We've had record numbers and record donations for our performers! We love what we do, and hope you love the music. We're taking our summer break, but we hope to see you when things kick back up in the fall. With gratitude, ACH crew

05/06/2026

Get ready, because our season closers will be The Rough & Tumble ()!

The Rough & Tumble is the dynamic folk-rock duo of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, known for their magnetic harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and unmistakable on-stage chemistry. Blending roots, Americana, and pop-leaning melodies, their music is both intimate and joy-filled—songs about love, resilience, and finding beauty in the everyday. Whether trading verses, harmonizing in unison, or inviting the audience into the moment, The Rough & Tumble create performances that feel personal and communal at once. With a growing national following and a reputation for living rooms a little lighter than they found them, their music reminds us why we gather around songs in the first place. Come ready to get up and party!

Website: https://www.theroughandtumble.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6w01DYAvWXFGVzLKl0FTmB?si=psvhFyzxSw-HwitNO6kUsA
BandCamp: https://theroughandtumble.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=S5TWf2IBbinHfNBD

05/05/2026

Our second performers for our season finale are Bob and Sarah Amos!

Bob and Sarah present a wide variety of songs in a captivating and intimate style, with mesmerizing vocal harmonies accompanied by Bob's formidable guitar talents. Bob is an award-winning chart-topping songwriter who has written and recorded over 100 songs on 12 CDs over the past 30 years. Recently the duo's song “Hills That I Call Home” reached #1 on the Folk Alliance International chart, while their album “Ever Onward” reached #1 on the Folk DJ national chart. Bob's songs reflect many influences and styles including folk, bluegrass, blues, and Celtic. Sarah Amos, a vocalist of stunning power and emotional conviction, has been singing with her father in their duo as well as in their Americana/Bluegrass band for the past 12 years. In their duo show Bob and Sarah step outside of their regular bluegrass setting, performing a wider selection of songs from Bob’s diverse musical catalog, plus a few of their favorite traditional covers. You're not going to want to miss this!

Website: https://bobamos.com/bob-sarah-amos-duo
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hMlgtL5DeAnh5Uemb3NI5?si=PDTkrk4mT6egUzcHEqx3sQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bob-and-sarah-amos/1680620805

05/04/2026

Our first performer for the finale will be the Derek Burkins Trio ()!

Derek captures praise and new listeners each time he takes the stage. His songs are thoughtful stories about powerful moments in life: love, family, and home. Songs range from the plaintive and determined lament of “Tobacco Farmer’s Daughter” to the joy of a life well-lived in “The Sweetest Girl I Know,” from love lost in “When Morning Comes Around” to forgiveness gained in “Take Me Home.” Derek has been playing guitar for almost 40 years, picking up clawhammer banjo and mandolin in the more recent decades. Derek has enjoyed playing for audiences with hundreds of performances, success in many songwriting competitions, and an ever-growing community of students and wonderful fans, for which he is extremely grateful. Come support this ACH favorite!

Website: http://www.derekburkins.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/485udb08vSdeO7h014jqfw?si=9OFKe-wTQu2dVnxTDUYiEw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/derek-burkins/669626237

04/25/2026

Join us for our SEASON FINALE at the Anonymous Coffeehouse on Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM!

The acts:
- The Derek Burkins Trio (): Thoughtful songwriting, fluid guitar and banjo
- Bob & Sarah Amos: Captivating harmonies blending folk, bluegrass, blues, and Celtic influences.
- The Rough & Tumble (): Driving rhythms, sharp songwriting, and a high-energy, engaging stage presence.

As always, we'll have free homemade baked goods, non-alcoholic beverages, folk trivia, and an audience-selected song! Admission is free, but donations toward the performers is welcome! Come celebrate the final show of the season with us — and bring a friend!

04/23/2026

Can you guess the answers to our folk trivia question this week? Come by and learn the answer!
Category: We love NPR!
Clue: The Anonymous has a special fondness for NPR because we share their business model: supported by listeners like you! Melissa Block hosted All Things Considered on NPR from 2003-2015. She is also closely related to two figures who are prominent in the history of the modern folk revival. Name one or two of Melissa's kin and their contribution to American folk music!!

04/22/2026

Our final performers on Friday will be The Bottom Dollars ()!

The Bottom Dollars are a dynamic New England trio featuring Betsy Green, Dave Shaw, and Tim FitzPatrick. Known for their spirited performances, the group brings fresh energy to bluegrass by blending overlooked gems, original compositions, and lively traditional tunes. With tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, and soaring fiddle lines, the Bottom Dollars are a sure bet! Come prepared to clap and stomp!

Website: https://bottomdollars.net/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvl2yjclnxkpSdWIWzm0QI872OMgRHf6V&si=G3TcDcdP5NWmSKQx

04/21/2026

We're welcoming back acclaimed roots music artist, Bill Ellis as our second performer on Friday!

Bill is a fingerpicking guitarist and songwriter who has been hailed a “wizard on steel strings” (Blues R***e) and "one of our finest contemporary songwriters" (Living Blues). His album Ghost Hymns was a Blues Music Awards nominee for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year and proclaimed one of 2023’s best records by DownBeat,Blues Music magazine, and others. The son of banjo/fiddle composer Tony Ellis, Bill holds a PhD in ethnomusicology, has played Mountain Stage, MerleFest, and the Kennedy Center among many venues, and is a guitar-instructing alum of Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch and Augusta Blues Week. "There's no one else playing exactly the same sort of music as William Lee Ellis," said legendary producer Jim Dickinson of the Americana/blues master acoustic guitarist. But don't take HIS word for it, hear him for yourself!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WeX6kyIf3RNd1tNlan1vX?si=UA9q0KwZQFWm9uY_tZ2v0A
BandCamp: https://williamleeellis.bandcamp.com/

04/20/2026

We're welcoming back Alex Radus () as our first performer on Friday!

Alex is hailed as a “versatile crooner” (UMC Nashville) and “skilled fretman” (Morning Call), but his songwriting takes center stage. Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more, leapfrogging genres and blurring the lines between them. John Gorka calls him a “remarkable artist…an excellent guitarist, songwriter and singer…worth going out of your way to hear”. Most recently, Alex was selected as a 2024 Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Emerging Artist and voted a “Most Wanted” artist to return to the Main Stage in 2025. He also writes for and performs with Hot4Robot (alt rock / post-punk) and The Christmas Sweaters (irreverent and comical holiday music). Alex hails from Pennsylvania’s artistically rich Lehigh and Delaware River valley region where he lives with his wife and two daughters. You won't want to miss this one!

Website: https://www.alexradus.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2t4hcLYp7ljRNtMqHIGDUr?si=4DcIlVftT_WbqX_9HjgdDg
BandCamp: https://alexradus.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=DrpDVJfCQCH5qZTZ

04/12/2026

Join us for a great night of live acoustic music in a warm, welcoming listening-room atmosphere! Admission is free, but donations are welcome!

Featuring:
7:30 PM — Alex Radus () – Eclectic, witty Americana with heartfelt storytelling
8:00 PM — Bill Ellis – Soulful acoustic blues and “holy blues” originals
9:00 PM — The Bottom Dollars () – High-energy bluegrass with tight harmonies

Bring friends, grab a treat, and enjoy an evening of great live music and community. All are welcome!

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10 South Park Street
Lebanon, NH
03766

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http://anoncoffee.org/

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