Kennett Flash
A nonprofit listening room off Sycamore Alley where the crowd actually shuts up for the band. Expect singer-songwriters and touring acts on a stage you can practically reach.
Field notes: Seven rooms with live music this Sunday, one set is free
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Sugar Lime Blue: Acoustic Duo
The Delaware roots-rock band strips down to two players and a lot of harmony. Late Saturday start in the listening room off Sycamore Alley, all ages, twenty to twenty-eight dollars.
The Legendary Kennett Flash Open Mic Night hosted by Jerry Rocker and Cherie Roberts
Sign up early, play a short set, then stay and listen to whoever follows. Sunday evening in the listening room, all ages, bring your own bottle.
An Evening With Lucy Kaplansky
The folk songwriter plays the Flash, a nonprofit listening room tucked off Sycamore Alley. Bring your own beer, all ages, tickets run $35 to $38 in advance.
Antje Duvekot and Robby Hecht
Two songwriters trading verses in a room built for hearing lyrics. Duvekot came up through the Boston folk scene, Hecht through Nashville. BYOB, tickets $22 to $25 ahead.
The Sin City Band & Kid Davis and The Bullets
A double bill of country rock and blues in the Sycamore Alley listening room. Bring your own beer, claim a table early, tickets are $30 to $33 in advance.
An Evening With Marty O'Reilly
Delta blues run through a slide guitar and a voice that sounds older than the man singing. Early seven o'clock start, BYOB, $20 to $23 ahead of the door price.
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius with Jane Getter Premonition
Electric violin prog rock, loud and technical, paired with guitarist Jane Getter's band. A Sunday night for people who like odd time signatures. Tickets $30 to $33, BYOB.
Abbie Gardner with Special Guest Sean Kiely
Dobro slide and roots songwriting from the Red Molly co-founder, with Sean Kiely opening. A late November Friday in the listening room, tickets $25 to $28 in advance.
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