News & Notes

Season 3, Show 1, on September 26, 2026 By Sylvia Mallory Season 3 opened with high drama. Outside, a nor’easter was walloping us as we opened our doors on show night. Inside, the real storm was Mary Fahl. The original...

Our first 3 concerts of Season 3 will be held at Bedford's John Glenn Middle School auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, a comfortable, air-conditioned venue with theater-style seating. There is planned construction in Bedford...

Season 2, Show 9, on June 20, 2026 By Sylvia MalloryPhotos by B. Jacobsen New Song wrapped up its second season with an unforgettable finale as singer-songwriters Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls presented their...

Season 2, Show 8, on May 16, 2026 Text by Sylvia Mallory; photo by B. Jacobsen May 16 brought the Boston-based string trio Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light to New Song. Known for their inventive bluegrass/folk...

Season 2, Show 7, on April 18, 2026 Text and Photo by Sylvia Mallory The air was electric when Garnet Rogers strode onto the New Song stage on Patriots Day weekend. The adoring fans who’d gathered for the sellout...

Season 2, Show 6, on March 21, 2026 Text by Sylvia Mallory Photo by B. Jacobsen With spring newly arrived, Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry brought fresh harmonies, breezy chemistry, and perfectly toned musicianship to New...

Season 2, Show 5, on February 21, 2026 Text by Sylvia Mallory Photos by Beth Jacobsen New Song had the honor of hosting the legendary Ellis Paul on February 21—one day after a light snowfall and just 24 hours before...

Season 2, Show 4, on January 17, 2026 Text and photos by Sylvia Mallory Before taking the stage for our first show of the new year, Erin Ash Sullivan had noted in an Instagram post how thrilled she was to kick off her...

Season 2, Show 3, on November 15, 2025 Text and photos by Sylvia Mallory We were thrilled to welcome the all-star band Deadgrass to New Song for our November concert. Through the lens of bluegrass, Deadgrass celebrates...

By Victoria Wasylak Globe Correspondent, November 12, 2025 To a musician, performing at a Massachusetts town's municipal building might not seem like the most conventional show opportunity. Then again. maybe that's the...