Old Sloop Presents

10/05/2026

Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio will appear at Old Sloop Presents THIS SATURDAY, October 10, with Dean Stevens opening. Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves, plus a deep knowledge of American fiddle traditions. He’s also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts, and a consummate songwriter with lyrical depth. It takes a special kind of musician to keep pace with Rob’s stylistic breadth and depth, but after much searching, he’s finally found a band that can keep up.

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Dean Stevens is an exuberant performer of distinctive style and wit. His material explores a variety of personal and social topics, paints sketches of people and places, celebrates the Earth, and annoys the narrow minded. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio performing Rob's song Procrastinator's Blues:
https://youtu.be/UYudk7NXeLs?si=wMS76dNpA7le8g6N

Rob's original song, "Procrastinator's Blues", as performed by his ...

09/28/2026

Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio will appear at Old Sloop Presents Saturday, October 10, with Dean Stevens opening. Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves, plus a deep knowledge of American fiddle traditions. He’s also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts, and a consummate songwriter with lyrical depth. It takes a special kind of musician to keep pace with Rob’s stylistic breadth and depth, but after much searching, he’s finally found a band that can keep up. Born and raised in Costa Rica, Dean Stevens is an exuberant performer of distinctive style and wit. His material explores a variety of personal and social topics, paints sketches of people and places, celebrates the Earth, and annoys the narrow minded. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio performing Rob's song Late to the Party: https://youtu.be/R9UPEgUNQqA

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05/30/2026

The Black Feathers will appear at Old Sloop Presents TONIGHT, May 30, with Nora Meier opening. Tickets are available at The Bookstore of Gloucester until about noon, and at John Tarr Store and https://oldslooppresents.org until about 4:00pm. There will also be tickets available at the door.

05/26/2026

Coming all the way from Wales, The Black Feathers will return to the Old Sloop THIS SATURDAY, May 30. Boston-based singer-songwriter Nora Meier will open the show. Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Raised on her dad’s curated mixtapes and epic vinyl collection, Nora Meier developed a deep love for the format of The Album and an obsession with Bruce Springsteen. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of The Black Feathers performing their song Moonlight
https://youtu.be/-gbKmt65R7U?list=RD-gbKmt65R7U

Recorded In The Moment on Thursday November 9, 2017 at the North East Regional Folk Alliance conference in Stamford, Ct. http://www.theblackfeathers.com

05/18/2026

Coming all the way from Wales, The Black Feathers will return to the Old Sloop Saturday, May 30. Boston-based singer-songwriter Nora Meier will open the show. Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Raised on her dad’s curated mixtapes and epic vinyl collection, Nora Meier developed a deep love for the format of The Album and an obsession with Bruce Springsteen. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of The Black Feathers performing the Jason Isbell song New South Wales
https://youtu.be/kCF3oucQcWA

Filmed at The Convent, South Woodchester.New South Wales (Jason Isbell, with some minor alterations by us...)Here we sitAcross the table from each otherA tho...

05/12/2026

Coming all the way from Wales, The Black Feathers will return to the Old Sloop Saturday, May 30. Boston-based singer-songwriter Nora Meier will open the show. Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Raised on her dad’s curated mixtapes and epic vinyl collection, Nora Meier developed a deep love for the format of The Album and an obsession with Bruce Springsteen. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of The Black Feathers performing their song Homesick.
https://youtu.be/Z9MxxvtTj14

35 likes, 2 comments. "The Black Feathers - Homesick - Live at the Convent"

05/02/2026

Abbie Gardner will appear at Old Sloop Presents TONIGHT, May 2, with Jenna Nicholls opening. Tickets are available at The Bookstore of Gloucester until about noon, and at John Tarr Store in Rockport and https://oldslooppresents.org until about 4:00pm. There will also be tickets available at the door.

04/27/2026

Abbie Gardner will return to the Old Sloop THIS SATURDAY, May 2, with Jenna Nicholls opening. Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing. Solo performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. Hailing from the small town of Irwin, PA Jenna Nicholls set her sights east to test her wings as a songwriter and performer. Initially trying Boston, she ultimately gravitated to the creative hotbed of Manhattan’s Lower East Side forging lasting friendships with other like-minded artists and musicians. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of Abbie performing her song The Mind of a Soldier.
https://youtu.be/milb-BezScA?list=RDmilb-BezScA

162 likes, 29 comments. "The Mind of a Soldier by Abbie Gardner"

04/20/2026

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing. Solo performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. Hailing from the small town of Irwin, PA Jenna Nicholls set her sights east to test her wings as a songwriter and performer. Initially trying Boston, she ultimately gravitated to the creative hotbed of Manhattan’s Lower East Side forging lasting friendships with other like-minded artists and musicians. Get tickets at https://oldslooppresents.org, John Tarr Store in Rockport, or The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Here is a video of Abbie performing Only All the Time, a co-write with Molly Venter as an answer to Dolly Parton's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind."
https://youtu.be/GeDZr92bohw

263 likes, 46 comments. "Only All The Time Abbie Gardner Dobro Singer OFFICIAL"

04/19/2026

Two shows are SOLD OUT on my upcoming tour, so grab tickets now for
4/30
5/1
5/2