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09/10/2026

Here's Friday's trivia question. Do you know the singer? Get the answer this Friday!

Category: Integrity in the Music Business

Clue: This young singer/songwriter risked losing big money when she refused to let Elvis Presley record one of her songs -- he insisted on receiving 50% of the songwriter royalties as part of his offer. Years later, when a different singer made her song a hit, she remarked: "(In the end) I made enough money off of that song to buy Graceland" Hint: The songwriter is loved by everyone!!

09/09/2026

Our final performers on Friday will be Skip Gorman () and Mark Burds ()!

Skip Gorman was introduced to traditional music at age eight, when he received his first guitar and a Jimmie Rodgers record. Growing up, he was lucky to see musicians like Eck Robertson, Bill Monroe, and Maybelle Carter at the historic Newport Folk Festival. An encounter with Monroe at age 14 was a pivotal moment in the young musician's life, and aside from being a masterful cowboy singer and fine fiddler, Gorman is one of the premier mandolinists in the style of Bill Monroe. Skip will be accompanied by standout country and blues musician Mark Burds.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVQgla5DNecgRA7bxkMYiA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ouFdx1F1dviZ8qtFkIXYE?si=7w3p15mVQO6nB-BE964Wyw

09/08/2026

We're welcoming back Ash Sullivan () as our second performer on Friday!

Erin Ash Sullivan is a New England singer-songwriter with story-driven songs that reflect a deep sense of place. Her lyrics—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes funny—are always authentic and drawn from her lived experience, harnessing the power of story to build connection. Her 2024 album, Signposts and Marks, debuted at #4 on the FAI Folk DJ Chart, and Americana UKdescribed her as “a songwriter of the highest order.” Erin was the 2026 recipient of the Focus Music Rising Artist Award (DC), the 2025 winner of the Wildflower Performing Songwriter contest (TX) , a “Most Wanted” selection from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (CT), and a 2025 Honorable Mention at the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase (CO). She is also the three-time winner of her hometown’s Fourth of July Pie Eating Contest. She's one of our favorites, don't miss it!

Website: https://erinashsullivan.com/

09/07/2026

We'll be kicking off the new season with Dearest Dear ( )! Music duo Rose Jackson and Helen Kuhar invite audiences in for stories, melodies, and lyrics that unite us all in our shared humanity. Rooted in the musical traditions of New England, Dearest Dear present traditional tunes from Ireland, New England, Quebec, and France, and craft vocal harmonies for age-old songs with modern relevance. We're excited to welcome them to ACH!

Website: https://www.helenkuharmusic.com/helenandrose-2

08/30/2026

We're baaack!!

Join us Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 PM for an evening with:
- Dearest Dear ()
- Erin Ash Sullivan ()
- Skip Gorman & Mark Burds! (, )

We plan to celebrate Dolly Parton and get everyone singing along on a few of her songs. Free admission, but donations welcome!

07/20/2026

We know you miss us. Good news is we're kicking off the fall season on Friday, September 11th. We'll have Dearest Dear, Erin Ash Sullivan, and Skip Gorman and Mark Burds! More to come as the fall approaches!

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

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