Saturday, August 29, 2026 2:00-4:00 pm at Temple Emmanuel (Free!)
The Millis Berfield Band is a popular New England based folk-rock and entertainment band known for their uplifting covers and catchy originals. The trio features three talented and fun performers: Bo Veaner (guitar/vocals), Mark D. Hastings (keyboard/vocals) and Ken Porter (percussion/vocals). Bring your folding chairs & blankets. Outdoors on the lawn at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 as part of Wakefield’s 3rd annual Porchfest.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00 pm $25/$10 at Temple Emmanuel
Doors open at 1:30 pm ~ $25 ($10 for under 18 yo) ~ Reservations recommended
Come celebrate Linden Tree Concerts 42th season opener on Sunday, October 18th when multi-instrumentalist Greg Greenway, an international touring singer-songwriter, returns to Wakefield’s Temple Emmanuel. Born in the shadows of the now famous fallen statues of Richmond, VA, Greg Greenway moved to Boston for its rich Folk Music tradition. He has since become one of its most unique and superlative emissaries. Musically raised on the magically percussive right hand of Richie Havens, and the flowing lyricism of Eric Andersen, these seminal influences became the DNA of his own unique and continuing growth. He has blended them into a multi-instrumental, genre crossing style – the never-ending process of a musical omnivore.
Tickets will be $25, cash or check at the door. Tickets for those under 18 are $10. Reservations are recommended for preferential seating by texting or calling 781-246-2836. In our area, shows featuring Greg Greenway are popular.
Our venue, located at Temple Emmanuel at 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880, is handicap accessible.
In the process, Greg’s music has touched people all over the world. “What Must Be Done” and “In the Name of Love,” (a lead in to the U2 classic, “Pride,”) have been sung by choirs internationally. They have become defining pieces on his journey to becoming a consummate artist capable of addressing sensitive topics like Race in a way that connects audiences to their humanity while entertaining them at the same time.
In concert, Greg has been described as “one of the strongest, and finest voices in folk music.” The Boston Globe wrote, “Confessional one moment, rambunctiously disarming the next, few modern folk singers can own a coffeehouse stage as completely as Greenway.” Another reviewer perhaps described it best, “A profoundly rich poet and musician. Folk Music is too narrow a description.
Musically, his guitar, piano, ukulele, and melodica reflect inspiration from all over the map–gospel, rock, blues, Jazz, and world music. But his center is in the singer/songwriter tradition that traces it roots all the way back to the social awareness of Woody Guthrie. His central appeal is that it all comes through the singular lens of Greenway’s own humanity and affinity for the audience. He has legendary energy, the wellspring of a presentation of high spirited give and take of such good humor that audiences unfailingly walk away uplifted. Greg’s most recent CD, Between Hello and Goodbye, was the #1 CD on the Folk Music DJ List for the month of August ’23. He was also the #1 artist for that month out of thousands that can be considered each month.
“Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.”Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 pm $25/$10 at Temple Emmanuel
Doors open at 1:30 pm ~ $25 ($10 for under 18 yo) ~ Reservations recommended
Welcoming to the Linden Tree Concert stage is TANASI, a worldgrass trio based in Asheville, North Carolina, channeling global folk traditions through the drive, textures, and close harmonies of an Appalachian string band. With Billy Cardine on dobro and slide instruments, Anya Hinkle on vocals and guitar, and Mary Lucey on vocals, upright bass, and clawhammer banjo, the group unites three widely acclaimed roots artists whose combined careers span decades of touring, recording, and cross-cultural exchange. Their music follows the invisible threads that connect cultures, landscapes, and hearts—from Nepal’s high plateaus and South African villages to the mountains of Appalachia—celebrating the shared human rhythms that surface wherever people gather to sing, dance, grieve, and love.
With this talent it is recommended to reserve early for preferential seating by texting or calling 781-246-2836.
Our venue, located at Temple Emmanuel at 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880, is handicap accessible.
The members of TANASI have appeared on iconic stages including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Ryman Auditorium, and at leading festivals such as Bonnaroo, MerleFest, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, and the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, alongside performances across Europe and Asia. Cardine is recognized as a pioneering voice in modern slide work, collaborating with artists including John Paul Jones, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas, and Debashish Bhattacharya. Lucey helped define contemporary string band music through The Biscuit Burners and Uncle Earl, while Hinkle is an award-winning songwriter with internationally celebrated solo releases.
In 2025, TANASI received a National Endowment for the Arts USArtists International Grant. They will release their self-titled debut album, TANASI, in 2026.
Billy Cardine is widely regarded as one of the most adventurous voices in modern slide guitar, known for pushing the dobro beyond its traditional boundaries through collaborations with John Paul Jones, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas, and Debashish Bhattacharya. He has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Ryman Auditorium, and his work as a producer and engineer has earned national and international accolades. “I couldn’t have picked a better example of where the Dobro is now or what the possibilities are with the instrument,” said Jerry Douglas, a testament to Cardine’s expressive range.
Mary Lucey, a founding member of The Biscuit Burners and former touring member of the all-female string band Uncle Earl, is known for her deep rhythmic sensibility, evocative vocals, and songwriting that feels unearthed rather than written. In recent years, clawhammer banjo has taken on a central role in her work, its pulse and texture shaping new songs. Her music has reached audiences around the world through features on BBC World TV’s Destination Music, PBS’s Roadtrip Nation, and NPR’s Mountain Stage, establishing her as a powerful and enduring voice in contemporary roots music.
Anya Hinkle is an award-winning songwriter whose work blends folk and bluegrass traditions with vivid storytelling shaped by extensive travel. Her critically acclaimed solo albums, including Eden and Her Borderlands and OCEANIA, produced by Irish producer Kevin Moloney (Sinead O’Connor, U2), have earned praise for their emotional clarity and transportive vocals. Her songs have won several international songwriting awards and a number one slot on folk radio charts.
Sunday May 17, 2026 2:00 p.m.$25 (under 18 $10) Door opens at 1:30 p.m.
Rooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and lyrical storytelling, this energetic trio of virtuoso violin, guitar, and bass plus three part harmony vocals will transport you to a speakeasy somewhere in the back of a bar. You might not be able to sit still in your seat, and you’ll probably have a smile on your face most of the show! “Hotshot swing, crackerjack instrumentals, superb harmonies & hysterical stagecraft” —The Folk Project
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 to complement the instrumental virtuosity.
The Rob Flax Trio adds guitar, upright bass, and three part vocals to the mix, elevating Rob’s eclectic originals with intricate instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and irreverent humor.
Joining Rob is Slava Tolstoy, a Boston based guitarist, singer and producer, originally from St. Petersburg Russia. Slava’s original songs are best described as energetic pop-rock with tight arrangements, virtuoso soloing and deep and meaningful lyrics in the best traditions of Russian rock.
Chris Sartori is a bassist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Boston. “Hotshot swing, crackerjack instrumentals, superb harmonies & hysterical stagecraft” —The Folk Project Throughout 10+ years touring nationally with Americana genre-defiers, Twisted Pine, Chris has studiously carved out a niche as the funkiest bassist in bluegrass. A graduate of the Jazz program at Umass Amherst, Chris is a lifelong student of music, dedicated to groove, improvisation, and bringing the music to life each night. Each has been in more award winning traveling groups that we could list here.
“Way more fun than squirrels in a bag of nuts… Smokin’ great” —Patrice O’Neill, Wintergrass
Tickets for this show will be $25, for those under 18 are $10. WUMB members receive a $2 discount with their membership card. We accept cash or personal check at the door. Because this is a popular show, reservations are recommended by calling or texting 781 521 3564. The Linden Tree Coffeehouse in its 41st season of acoustic music has relocated to Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880 which is handicapped accessible. We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Arts Council for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000.
Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00 p.m.$25 (under 18 $10) Door opens at 1:30 p.m.
“Bluegrass with a touch of gospel is back at the Linden Tree with fan favorites: Southern Rail on Sunday, April 26th. Celebrating over forty years of performing, Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high-octane exuberant fun, with lush harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar.
The vocal harmonies are exquisite and the musicianship is impeccable.– Radio Star, Ireland The group has released 11 recordings to wide acclaim. Their special Bluegrass Gospel compilation entitled “Glory Train” was nominated for the Best Gospel Recording of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The group just re-released their ever-popular CD, “Live at the Linden Tree”, a special recording made during their unforgettable 30th anniversary concert at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse.The band’s two founding members, guitarist Jim Muller and bassist Sharon Horovitch, were recently inducted by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance, into their Bluegrass Hall of Fame.”
JIM MULLER, Guitar and Lead Vocals: Jim was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Jim is the band’s principal lead singer and songwriter. Jim’s rich, distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of the group’s trademarks. A guitarist for over 40 years, he is also known for his polished flat-picking and rock-solid rhythm. Jim was also a respected staff-writer for Bluegrass Now Magazine (Rolla, MO). His regular feature on sound reinforcement, titled “Plugged In”, received a great deal of international attention.
SHARON HOROVITCH, Acoustic Bass and Harmony Vocals: Aggressive, creative and irrepressible, Sharon is known for her limber bass work, infectious smile and her tireless energy on stage and off. She also sings tenor and high-baritone harmonies. Sharon started playing bass while a grad student at MIT, (which is where she met Jim) and she never looked back. Sharon and Jim are co-founders of Southern Rail.
RICHARD STILLMAN, Banjo and Harmony Vocals: Rich has been playing bluegrass banjo for over 30 years.. Rich was New Jersey banjo champion in 1983, as well as the 2002 and 2003 New England banjo champion. He is a six-time winner of the annual banjo contest held at Lowell, Massachusetts (1985-1995). Rich has been a regular on the faculty of Banjo Camp North, has taught bluegrass banjo classes for Boston Bluegrass Union, and is an adjunct faculty member of Tufts University.
JOHN TIBERT, Mandolin and Harmony Vocals: Hailing from Northboro, MA, John started playing guitar at age 14. But once he heard Dave Grisman on”Old and in the Way”, his life was never the same. He’s been addicted to bluegrass ever since. He’s a prolific songwriter and also has taught mandolin for over a decade. John’s mandolin playing is fluid, lyrical and from the heart, and his superb bass vocals are a powerful addition to the group’s signature quartet harmonies.
One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass…on the cutting edge of creativity. – Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, VA
Tickets for this show will be $25, for those under 18 are $10. WUMB members receive a $2 discount with their membership card. We accept cash or personal check at the door. Because this is a popular show, reservations are recommended by calling or texting 781 521 3564.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse in its 41st season of acoustic music has relocated to Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880 which is handicapped accessible. We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Arts Council for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000.
Sunday November 16, 2025 2:00 p.m.$25 (under 18 $10) Door opens at 1:30 p.m.
NOTE: Linden Tree’s new location is at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield. Just up from the North Ave. Train station. New comfortable chairs. Handicapped accessible.
Linden Tree favorites, Maine’s Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz return to our stage to entertain with songs and stories from their Veterans Tribute Concerts celebrating the men and women who served in all wars. Many were written by Curt’s whose father served in the Navy. The concert will also feature them singing favorite songs and stories from their other recordings. This show will surprise you, make you laugh, and you will be glad you came.
Curt Bessette is an award winning singer songwriter who has performed across the United States in concerts and festivals. Jenn Kurtz is celebrated as an amazing harmony singer and arranger and is always available to answer questions about her home state of Missouri.
Veterans might remember Curt and Jenn were here at Temple Emmanuel with their Veteran’s program with funds donated to the building of Wakefield Veteran’s Memorial. Curt and Jenn have a new song of theirs called, “I’m Not Me Anymore” about PTSD. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Veteran service organizations.
Reserve your seat : 978-326-7905. Cash or check at the door.
Linden Tree Concerts are at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA.
Sunday October 5, 2025 2:00 p.m.$25 (under 18 $10)
The Linden Tree Concert 41st Season will continue on Sunday, October 5, 2025 with the often humorous, often clever singer-songwriter Christine Lavin.
NOTE: Linden Tree’s new location is at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield. Just up from the North Ave. Train station. New comfortable chairs. Handicapped accessible.
Christine Lavin has been called the Folk World’s long-reigning Queen of the Intelligently Absurd. The title of one of her earlier albums, I Don’t Make This Stuff Up, I just Make it Rhyme, says it all. Christine is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer who has been based in New York City since 1976. Her latest album, her 25th, On My Way to Hooterville, includes 10 new songs and one re-worked song, “Ramblin’ Waltz,” a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was one of the entourage drivers for the first week of the tour of The Rolling Thunder Revue.
Christine has an eye for the ironic and the absurd in the news and everyday life, and puts it into song. She dresses it all up in skillful guitar work, electronic loops, and wonderful gimmicks. She has won numerous awards for her songwriting and her book, Cold Pizza for Breakfast: A Mem-Wha??.
Supportive of other songwriters she admires, Christine has produced ten compilations, showcasing 100 songwriters. Her song Amoeba Hop, a science music book illustrated by Betsy Franco, recived a “Best Book Award” from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
“It is precisely her take on the ordinary that makes her work so extraordinary.” — Village Voice.
If you haven’t experienced a Christine Lavin concert, make your reservation soon, as seats are limited. Reservations: Call or text 781-521-3564.
Admission: $25, those under 18 are $10. Pay Cash or check at the door.
The first show of our season will be Linden Tree’s participation in Wakefield’s Porch Fest on Saturday afternoon September 6. See the Wakefield Porchfest Facebook page for more info about this event.
All Linden Tree Coffeehouse events will be held at Temple Emmanuel, located on Wakefield’s West Side at 120 Chestnut Street.
PORCH FEST WAKEFIELD. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025. FREE!
Temple Emmanuel will be hosting one of many locations around town for Wakefield’s Second Annual Porchfest. Bring chairs and blankets. Free concert. From neighborhood’s porches and back yards, folks will present a variety of music, a tradition many towns have adopted. This is Wakefield’s second year, and shows will be from noon to 6. A schedule will be available nearer to the date.
Temple Emmanuel is located on Wakefield’s West Side at 120 Chestnut Street.
Our schedule is as follows: 1:00: Linden Tree’s Eddie Dee. Eddie Dee is a powerful singer, who accompanies himself on piano in a variety of styles. He has a long history in Folk Music, Popular Music, and Musical Theatre. He will include a selection of familiar “oldies” in this show.
2:00: Andy and Judy Sing! “Andy and Judy Daigle are a New England folk singing married couple who have recorded over 80 songs and produced 8 albums. Andy & Judy do a masterful job of involving the audience in their performances. Sing-a-longs and smiles are the norm at one of their concerts. As Steve Ide, the Artistic Director of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse in Mansfield, MA, said “They put the fun back in folk music.” Andy & Judy have deepened their sound through the addition of mandolin, banjo, piano, harmonica, ukulele, and with support musicians, bass, violin and percussion.
3:30: Squeezebox Stompers. For over 25 years, The Squeezebox Stompers have brought the vibrant sounds of Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and original music to New England, earning Boston Music Awards and songwriting accolades along the way. Their lively and eclectic performances are guaranteed to get you on your feet and having a blast! With a rich blend of instruments—including accordion, fiddle, mandolin, saxophone, harmonica, guitar, bass, and drums—they create an unique live music experience. You can’t be sad when tapping and clapping to the Squeezebox Stompers.
Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons.
Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline, Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community.
Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled, and been embraced, by audiences around the world, Keelaghan’s life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on so many levels.
Most importantly it’s a journey that has invited fans of literate and layered songwriting to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvelously etched stories of a historical nature with underlying universal themes, and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations. ̈His masterful story telling, over the course of nine recordings, has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning Keelaghan his share of nominations and awards, and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia.
The Secret Sauce was the top vote-getter in Linden Tree’s 2024 Winter Potpourri. Janet Feld, Esther Friedman & Jackie Damsky have joined forces as The Secret Sauce, performing tasty originals & choice covers, with lots of sweet 3-part harmony, plus guitar, mandolin, & violin. They came together over a love of each other’s songs, great friendship, and fun, and that’s how the Secret Sauce rolls!
Saturday April 5, 2025 7:30 p.m.$25 (under 18 $10)
The Linden Tree Concert series is pleased to announce the return of Indiana Actor and Singer Songwriter Tim Grimm on Saturday, April 5th at 7:30 pm. The Linden Tree is now in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church on Vernon St. Wakefield. This year’s Winter Potpourri winner Tom Hanlon will open the evening’s concert.
Tim Grimm is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting, travel, and acting in theatre, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine, Woody Guthrie, and Bob Dylan, Tim has written primarily about community, history, family, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. On April 4th, Tim’s brand new album Bones of Trees will be released on radio.
Tim’s 2023 album, THE LITTLE IN-BETWEEN was an evocative evolution from his previous albums – and considered his most personal to date, written in three intense months during the winter of 2021-22. This album traced his travel between the hills of southern Indiana and the Oklahoma prairie – and his internal journey from a rich past to an unexpected future – using a first-person voice in every song to illuminate a deep inner territory that historically remained more submerged in his work. This fertile creative year also yielded forays into visual art, with Tim using pastels and charcoal to create striking folk-art style triptychs, pieces of which now form the visual art featured on the new album cover and booklet.
After several years of working as an actor in the 19990s where he co-starred on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts and appearing in the film A Clear and Present Danger with Harrison Ford, he returned with his famiy to small town southern Indiana. Where he continued to compose music for a number off stage plays including Amber Waves and The Grapes of Wrath produced in Indiana and New York. Two PBS documentaries he wrote songs for received nominations for EMMY AWARDS.
Tim is perceptive, reflective and engaging. His music is personal and intense. It’s deep.” says David Pearson .
Tom Hanlon, an award-winning singer-songwriter, grew up in the 60’s, when folk music was in all its glory. Tom branched into rock and roll in high school, and joined “The Long Island Sounds” out of New Haven CT, opening for such acts as the Beach Boys, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and the Zombies. He studied Classical guitar at NE Conservatory, taught there for several years, and–more recently–began writing songs. He collaborates now with Leslie Bryant, of Ergo Canto. The title track from their CD, “This Train,” was a finalist in the American Songwriter Awards. His “Nail Care and Repair for Guitarists” video on YouTube with 90K hits. Tom’s songs are on Reverbnation, where he is often Number 1 in “Folk” for the Boston Region.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse is located in the social hall of the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon Street in Wakefield. There is a parking lot behind the church and it is handicapped accessible. The show begins at 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00. Homemade baked goods and beverages are available. Tickets are $25 (those under 18 $10) Pay cash or check at the door. Reservations: for preferential seating. 978- 326-7905.
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