“Emily Barnes is more than just a musician; she’s a storyteller that sets the lives of her characters to music. Her sophomore release Let in the Light should be both required reading and listening for anyone who is feeling or has ever felt fractured by life.” - Divide and Conquer
Emily Barnes is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter whose music breathes life into the characters and stories of everyday people. With a voice that cuts to the bone and lyrics that linger long after the last note, she crafts songs that feel both intimately personal and universally human.
Born and raised in Johnsonburg, New Jersey (a town so small it doesn’t appear on most maps) Barnes began writing songs on the stone steps of her 200 year old house. From those quiet beginnings, she’s built a grassroots following the old fashioned way: one room, one story, and one listener at a time.
Armed with her acoustic guitar and a raw, haunting voice, Barnes has performed in cities and small towns across the county, captivating audiences and building a grassroots following. Her latest album, Mint Condition, took her on a sold out tour throughout the Northeast and marked her most accomplished work to date.
A recognized talent in the songwriting community, Emily has been a finalist in several major festivals, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, Red Lodge Songwriters Festival, Blast on the Bay, and The Acorn Songwriting Contest.
With four albums under her belt and a growing reputation as a storyteller of uncommon depth, Emily Barnes continues to carve out a space that is wholly her own in the modern folk landscape.
7pm $10-20 suggested donation E-mail/message to RSVP can venmo @emilybarnesmusic with note "HC 8/8" or cash/venmo day of show No one will be turned away for not being able to pay- we will work together to ensure you can enjoy live music even when times are tight. Chris Koza joins
Longmont House Show Angel Corsi Emily Barnes Micki Balder
7:30PM - doors open RSVP FOR ADDRESS $20-$25 suggested donation. Venmo: @corsisongs | "HC 8/15" Or pay cash at door! Wont be turned away. Bring your chair and snack.
Built in food drive: Bring a non perishable item or food with 5 days or more shelf life. (Beans, eggs, lentils, rice, canned meats, peanut butter, snacks for kids etc. garden veggies welcome) No frozen or refrigeration items please. Please bag up veggies or fresh items. Angel will collect and distribute!
$10 Suggested donation A rotation of original songwriters in the round on the third Thursday of the month building community together through songwriting and friendship. Featuring: René Moffatt, Brigitte Benson, Chris Koza, Justin Lansing, Jason Paradise Special out of state guest: Aaron Newsome from Pontiac, IL!
For more than five decades, Loudon Wainwright III has been one of America's most original and fearless songwriters. A master storyteller with a razor-sharp wit and a remarkable gift for finding humor and heartbreak in everyday life, he has built a body of work unlike anyone else's in contemporary folk music.
Since bursting onto the scene with the 1972 hit "Dead Skunk," Loudon has released more than 30 albums, earned a Grammy Award, and inspired generations of songwriters with songs that are by turns hilarious, heartbreaking, self-deprecating, and profoundly insightful. His music has been recorded by artists including Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, and Rufus Wainwright, while his acting career has included roles in films by Martin Scorsese, Christopher Guest, Tim Burton, and Judd Apatow, as well as appearances on M.A.S.H. and Broadway.
Now in his sixth decade as a performer, Loudon continues to write and tour with the curiosity, honesty, and sharp observational eye that have made him one of folk music's most enduring voices. His latest release, Loudon Live in London, captures an artist still at the top of his game, delivering songs that are as poignant and funny today as ever.
$59.65 General $65.07 Child or Student $32.53 inclusive of feees