November 8, 2012 (Thursday): Mary Black ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

CONCERT TO BE RESCHEDULED...

Irish singer Mary Black makes occasional appearances to the states these days, but what an occasion it will be, when she hits SMAC's great stage for an evening with one of Ireland's most famous interpreters or folk and contemporary Irish music. Her distinguished career has spanned over 25 years from her early days in Dublin folk clubs through ever-escalating success with seven platinum solo albums in her homeland and strong sales abroad. A gold-selling, multi-award winning artist Mary Black has long held the attention of the followers of Irish music as one of the finest female vocalists in the world!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $490

June 14 (Friday): Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Terrance and his band are everything you think of when you think about Louisiana. Terrance, referred to as the "a Zydeco master" by Rolling Stone, is bigger than life and a Grammy award winner. His signature bayou sound will have you out on the dance floor and boogying in yourr seats. Immerse yourself in a hypnotic blend of Zydeco, Cajun, Roots, Funk and Reggae music that will transport you to Bourbon Street. Come to dance or just listen to the great Zydeco sounds of smiling Terrance Simien... we guarantee you will be smiling, too!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $360

June 15 (Saturday): Rustic Overtones ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Maine calls Rustic their own, but they have had national success as well. A Cinderella big label story in the late nineties, and now they have reunited to ignite that fire again. Their alt sound fueled by horns and some edgy guitar work are the foundation for just a killer voice and style from lead singer Dave Gutter. Their last SMAC show was really intensely musical as they move forward with great promise. They put on a great show and are a bunch of great young folks, too! They'll make you feel old and young at the same time. Come see why!!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $360

June 16 (Sunday): Gypsophilia ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Wow this was one SMAC's favorite acts of 2012! Really nice folks from Canada, Halifax-based Gypsophilia is a group of seven young performers whose music straddles the jazz and indie worlds. The band started in 2004 as a Django Reinhardt tribute, but soon found itself mixing gypsy jazz with klezmer, funk, classical music, indie rock, and bebop, composing original music, and selling out shows all over Canada. Needless to say they are hard to describe, but everyone who saw that show said they loved it... whatever it was! Welcome them back again!

NOTE: This is a free concert, hence the low package price to cover your room, dinner and shuttle ride. So, in keeping with the spirit of providing, please bring a donation for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in the form of dog or cat food... (please, no Old Roy) and they always need bleach and kitty litter, too!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $250

June 21 (Friday): Barn Burner with the twangy Country Rock & Roll sounds of Girls, Guns and Glory ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

If Chris Isaac, Buddy Holly and Buck Owens started a band, it might sound like thes guys! Fronted by crooner Ward Hayden; a smooth, authentic Honky Tonk / early Rock & Roll vibe with some twangy Country-Folk thrown in there, too... it's hard to peg these guys... but that's a good thing! An eclectic blend of musical styles that’s reminiscent of Johnny Cash one minute, CCR the next, the all-male quintet mixes catchy melodies with cowboy vocals and creative percussion, hurling grit (sometimes grits) and heart into every tune. Don't miss this whole lot of fun band!

Barn Burners are held in the 200 year old Quisisana Barn... a casual, club-style show (bar stays open!). Less formal, but still a listening environment. This series will showcase acts that might not be household names... yet!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $285

July 5 (Friday):  An Evening with Carol Noonan ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

To Benefit the Mountaintop Music Program
Singer Songwriter Carol Noonan is known as much for making people laugh as she is for her voice and her songs. Of course, we know her as the vision behind the Stone Mountain Arts Center, but before that she was a national recording artist once signed to Island Records and then to the indie label Rounder Records. An NPR darling, she has been critically acclaimed for her decades of work.

"Carol Noonan respects all the right traditions of English and Irish folk music with her soulful quaver, reminiscint of Sandy Denny.Her beautiful voice offers the consolation music is supposed to provide" - Playboy Magazine

Yes, her husband Jeff was heard boasting that "his old lady was in Playboy" back when this review came out. Many years later she is still a voice to enjoy and a wit to experience. Just Carol and a guitar and who knows what else!!???
 
And this is a fitting show to help benefit our local music program Mountaintop Music in Conway NH. They do great work over there, offering music instruction for kids  and adults.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $395

July 6 (Saturday):  Ricky Skaggs ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

A life full of music... that's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. 2012 marked the 53rd year since Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin, and this fourteen–time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With twelve consecutive Grammy–nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label, the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. "This group of guys meets my approval every night," Ricky says. "Each and every one of the pickers in Kentucky Thunder totally amazes me in every show." The all–star lineup of Kentucky Thunder makes this show a bluegrass experience unlike any other. Come see this legend up close and personal!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $515

July 7 (Sunday): The Grand SLambovians ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

You might know them as Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, but the the advent of “The Grand Slambovians” is both the band’s latest reincarnation and the title of their new soul stirring CD by the same name. The music of THE GRAND SLAMBOVIANS  has been variously described as “hillbilly-Floyd,” “folk-pop,” “alt-country, roots-rock,” and “surreal Americana;” a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering and a lot of fun. A wild ride of an evening!

NOTE: This is a free concert, hence the low package price to cover your room, dinner and shuttle ride. So, in keeping with the spirit of providing, please bring a donation for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter . They always need dog and cat food, kitty litter and bleach.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $250

July 12 (Friday): True Blues with Corey Harris, Guy Davis & Alvin Youngblood Hart ◄ click for the artists' websites or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Hosted by Corey Harris, a MacArthur Grant recipient, and featuring renowned roots musician Guy Davis and Alvin Youngblood Hart, True Blues chronicles the extraordinary living culture of the blues in an evening of music and conversation. In bringing the True Blues film to the concert stage, the True Blues concert vividly brings to life this crucial wellspring of American music. Both Corey Harris and Alvin Youngblood Hart were featured in Martin Scorcese's "The Blues: A Musical Journey," which followed Corey on a roots journey to West Africa. Alvin contributed, as well, to Wim Wenders' " The Soul Of a Man" and Denzel Washington's "The Great Debaters."  Guy has often followed in the Thespian footsteps of his parents, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, most recently in the Broadway revival
of "Finian's Rainbow," and earlier in "Mulebone" and "Robert Johnson: Trick the Devil". Blues is at the center of their artistry, and the blues takes center stage in True Blues, the concert. A special night for Blues' fans!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $380

July 13 (Saturday): Mavis Staples ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Soul and Gospel legend, Mavis Staples is history, plain and simple. As a member of the equally legendary Staple singers she is part of a rich past of socially conscience music and spirit. The Lifetime Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee was honored as one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of all time. She has travelled in the indie circles these days, with the likes of Jeff Tweedy and Billy Bragg, garnishing a whole new generation of fans.  She has blessed SMAC by being here a number of  times and each time she and sister Yvonne visit they feel more and more like one of the family. When she's at SMAC, it 's like church... the "Church of Mavis". Her spirit of humanity and kindness is just what we all need a dose of. Come join the congregation!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $495

July 18 (Thursday): Lyle Lovett ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

One Intimate Show Only

One of the most distinctive singer songwriters and voice of our time, Lyle Lovett was one of the first to cross over genres, from Country to Folk to Swing... and even adding a Big Band sound with a .little Gospel from time to time! He is music you fell in love to, had babies with and cried in the night to. He is coming to SMAC with his cool acoustic group and you and only 195 other folks will get to see this rare small venue appearance.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $795

July 19 (Friday): A Barn Burner with Lake Street Dive ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

They were here last year at SMAC's little Mother Day festival... it was only a glimpse, but you definitely knew they were up for bigger things. And sure enough it has been a great year for them. NPR called them a "string band with soul" and they were recently on Prairie Home Companion... they are the talk of the concert circuit right now! Pulling in familiar elements and irreverently scrambling and recombining them, Lake Street Dive are at once jazz-schooled, DIY-motivated and classically pop obsessed. Beginning with catchy songs that are by turns openhearted and wryly inquisitive, this northeastern quartet proceeds to inject them with an irresistible blend of abandon and precision. Composed of drummer Mike Calabrese, bassist Bridget Kearney, vocalist Rachael Price, and trumpet-wielding guitarist Mike “McDuck” Olson, Lake Street Dive encompasses a myriad of possibilities within its members' collective experiences and the resultant music is a vivid, largely acoustic, groove-driven strain of indie-pop. “It seems the only limitation we have,” Kearney explains, “ is that we try to make music that we would like listening to.”

These "Barn Burner" concerts are more informal are are held in SMAC's Quisisana Barn.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $305

July 23 (Tuesday): Mary Chapin Carpenter & Marc Cohn ◄ click for the artists' websites or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

"Quietly spellbinding... the music of Ms. Carpenter is an unclassifiable hybrid of Pop, Folk and Country." - The New York Times

"Cohn has one of Rock's most soulful croons - a rich immediately recognizable tenor that makes these songs his own." - Rolling Stone

Acclaimed songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn will share the stage for a series of special shows this summer. The duo will perform material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs.

2012 and 2013 have been landmark years for Carpenter. In addition to releasing her latest album, Ashes and Roses, to widespread critical acclaim, she was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and won and Emmy award for her work on Nashville Public Television's "No Going Back: Women and the War." Over the course of her career, Carpenter has recorded twelve albums and has sold over thirteen million records. With his like "Passionate Kisses" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her", she has won five Grammy Awards (with fifteen nominations), two CMA Awards and two Academy of Country Music Awards for her vocals. Her songs speak to the most personal of life's details and the most universal.

With his Grammy Award winning ballad "Walking in Memphis", Cohn is one of the generation's most compelling singer/songwriters. Of Cohn, Bonnie Rhaitt declares, "Marc is one of the most soulful, talented artists I know. I love his songs, he's an incredible singer, and I marvel at his ability to mesmerize every audience he plays for". After taking a decade-long sabbatical, Cohn returned in 2007 with Join the Parade. Inspired by the events following Hurricane Katriana and his own near fatal shooting just weeks before, Parade is his most moving and critically acclaimed record to date. His most recent album, Listening Booth: 1970, was released in 2013. Of the record, Rolling Stone praises, "Cohn has one of Rock's most soulful croons - a rich, immediately recognizable tenor that makes these songs his own".

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $670

July 25 (Thursday):  Ruthie Foster ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Ruthie is mostly considered a Blues singer, sometimes a folkie and sometimes known for being a songwriter. But if you have seen her, you know her as one of the most soulful singers out there today no matter what she sings. Her shows lift you up and her spirit will stay with you long after you have left SMAC. A Grammy nominated artist with multiple awards to her resume, she is admire by many of her peers in the musical community.
"I love Ruthie Foster. That's my little sister. A phenomenal woman, yes indeed. She's great."- Mavis Staples
A seal of approval from Miss Mavis, should be enough for anyone... but if you need more assurance, come see the phenomenal Ruthie Foster.
Comes highly SMAC Recommended!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $390

July 26 (Friday): Marty Stuart ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

The only disappointment in having Marty and the boys back is that SMAC only gets them for one show! Marty is the consummate performer mixing a blend of Bluegrass, old time Country and his own brand of traditional style originals. The band is crazy good as well. Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson on drums and Paul Martin on bass. Their playing is of course top notch, but their live vocals steal the show. That live thrill on stage and on records is also seen regularly by TV viewers these days, on RFD-TV's The Marty Stuart Show, which adds a new chapter each week to the tradition of simple, electrifying Country TV with varied live sounds and top level guests. Marty has played with everyone from Johnny Cash, Travis Tritt and Dolly Parton to Bela Fleck... he is a musicians' musician, but for this night SMAC calls him their own. He usually graces SMAC with two shows, but this summer they can only get him for one night... so book your package soon!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $460

August 3 (Saturday): Carol Noonan hosts Stone Mountain LIVE 7th Year Anniversary Show with special guests, the Irish band Téada ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

If you love SMAC, come support them (and the Inn at Crystal Lake!) this night by attending their 7th year anniversary! Stone Mountain LIVE is not just a show... it's an "Experience"... it takes all the best aspects of this special place and packs it into one fun night. If you have never been here or SMAC before, this is great way to try one of these wonderful packages. Great music and fun all come together in one great night that is fast becoming one of Maine's treasured traditions. This evening is the musical baby of Stone Mountain's owner, Carol Noonan, who hosts this unique revue style show with her house band the Stone Mountain Boys... featuring guitarists Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. This show boasts one of the best house bands in the country. Duke and Kevin have been side men for the likes of Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ray Lamontagne, Paula Cole, Peter Wolf and many more.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $469

August 4 (Sunday): Wynonna ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

A five-time Grammy winner... a New York Times bestselling author... ACM Awards Top Female Vocalist of the Year winner... and Rolling Stone called her "the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline". And that is just the tip of the force on nature that is Wynonna.  As one half of the Judds, Wynonna Judd has become one of the most popular and respected female country stars of her time. Engaging the soulful, bluesy side of her voice only hinted at with The Judds, Wynonna solo, has gone on to sell more than ten million albums and reach new creative heights with many chart toppers on the way. Yes, we are all guilty of loving to read about the behind the scenes with the mother/daughter duo, but that is an old story. The new story is all about Wynonna. Quite simply, she is a kick ass singer and entertainer. Yes... Wynonna is coming to Brownfield Maine!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $775

August 8 (Thursday): Comedian Bob Marley ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

You know him... you love him... more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine's own Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. He has raised more than $12,000 for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital after setting a new world's record for longest continuous stand-up routine as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. Always a sell out!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $375

August 11 (Sunday): John Hiatt ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-800-
343-7336 to book this package

ONE SHOW ONLY!

Hiatt's touring band, which he simply calls "the Combo," (for "lack of a better name," he says) are the same musicians he called to record "The Open Road," with him in the summer of 2009. Said combo includes Doug Lancio on guitar, Kenneth Blevins on drums, and Patrick O'Hearn on bass. "They are the best band I've ever had," Hiatt says of the combo... and they are! This is the best way to see John Hiatt. Up close and personal and with his killer band... you won't see him anywhere else like this... a quick sell out!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $540

August 15 (Thursday): Raul Malo ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

A genre-defying band. Grammy awarders the Mavericks, were and are one of the most exciting bands of our musical lifetimes. Back together for a new album, "In Time" was so good on Carol Noonan's first listen that it prompted her to write to their management:

"I rarely send a fan letter... but I was just hoping you would let Raul and the guys know that the new Mavericks album is one of the best albums I have heard in years. Just great songs... and Raul sounds amazing."
c. noonan

That says all you need to know about this band. This will be THE show of the summer if not the year. The Mavericks were one of the most inventive country bands of the '90s and with this reunion the band sounds as strong as ever. Lead singer Raul Malo has a monster voice that many of you have seen with his solo show. The Maverick's big hit "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down", launched them into the land of Country and Pop crossover, but their mix of Cuban and Tex-Mex sound is the flavor that puts them in a category all their own. Here is a YouTube of one of their new songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJ3dP7qCpE 

Don't miss this show!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $620

August 16 (Friday): Lori McKenna ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Lori McKenna has written some of country music’s biggest hits recorded by the likes of Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Sara Evans. But it’s her own albums that are the real show stoppers, and no one sings Lori's songs like Lori. She is a down-home girl with a pile of kids, and regular Joe for a husband... she feels like one of the SMACgang and it not uncommon for a gang of gal pals to come see her and celebrate friendship, love and Lori! A six time Grammy nominee... come see why!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $370

August 17 (Saturday): Shawn Mullins ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Grammy nominated folk rocker Shawn Mullins blasted to fame in the late nineties with his hit "Lullaby". Since then, he has been putting out good album after great album. This Atlanta based artist is great live... come and see why!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoWEpKBgNM8 (Lullaby)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1r_uwsHPl8  (Beautiful Wreck)

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $375

August 18 (Sunday): Nick Lowe ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

ONE SHOW ONLY!

Somewhere in London a musician carries the keys to the musical kingdom. In his Technicolor sonic scope are all kinds of sounds, from rock to country to soul to pop. Nothing is off limits, as long as it has a groove and goodness based in reality. The musician has been performing for 40 years, but is as fresh today as the first time he stepped on stage. There are no tricks or short cuts here. Far from it. His songs are as solid as the earth, yet carry no lingering hype or heaviness. The musician is Nick Lowe, the headmaster of British rock. With someone like Nick Lowe, who has been such an unending influence on music as a performer, songwriter, producer and all-around proud fan, there is always the question of how he knows when his songs are ready for their public debut. “When I can pick up an acoustic guitar and play the thing through,” he says, “if I can do that and it feels like someone else has written it, or I’m playing a cover song so it doesn’t sound like me anymore, then it’s done. I don’t try to make it anything, because when I try to make it something I can’t stand it. It needs to be as natural as possible, and generally not sound too much like me. It’s an inner gyroscope that lets you know when it’s done.”

SMAC has been trying to get him there since they opened! A rare appearance... don't miss it!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $399

August 21 (Wednesday): Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy ◄ click for the artists' websites or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

This is the best way to see all that is Natalie, Donnell and her amazing family! Two master fiddlers, two pianos... too much!!! These two electrifying performers are the stars of the Cape Breton fiddler scene. Natalie with her blonde tresses swinging in the wake of her energetic step dancing and Donnell playing a fiery fiddle with a touch of gypsy style...this is one show not to be missed. These two are in love with each other and the music they play - and it shows. This will sell out quick!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $435

August 23 (Friday): A Barn Burner with Tricky Britches ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Just a great young blue grass band and they happen to be from Maine! Rooted in old-time Country, with a Bluegrass kick and the bounce of a street-corner jugband, Tricky Britches will put some swing in your step from the moment you hear them. Songwriting chalk full of down-home harmonies and dirty licks, their original material harkens back to humble beginnings sawing out mountain tunes on the Portland, Maine sidewalk.

Barn Burners are held in the 200 year old Quisisana Barn... casual style show, bar stays open... less formal, but still a listening environment. This series will showcase acts that might not be household names... yet! Capacity is limited in the Quisisana Barn, so order your lodging package early!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $275

August 25 (Sunday): Susan Werner ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

"Hayseed" - All New Susan Werner songs that celebrate the language, livelihood, characters and concerns of American Farmers.

To celebrate Susan’s newest project we will be promoting our good friends Weston's Farms in Fryeburg Maine. Each ticket will come with a maple syrup sample, and a discount coupon to get you over to the farm to see what Susan is singing about! See what generations of a traditional family farm has to offer. Susan's latest labor of love, contains twelve songs on the subject matter of farming, rural America, farm-to-table, food safety and the comic potential of herbicides. Werner grew up on a family farm in eastern Iowa where her parents still farm - and in “Hayseed” she returns to the language and characters she knows best.  She will tour with two sidemen and an array of farm props! The CD is slated for release Spring 2013.

A person note from SMAC owner, Carol Noonan: "I cant wait! Susan Werner doesn't just make a record for the sake of recording. She always turns her albums into some kind of journey. This one will take you through the cornfields and the rolling hills of her rural past and maybe yours. We are happy to take this opportunity to urge you to visit your local farms. In a world of genetically altered food and giant slushies... a bag of snap peas or a real tomato just outta the ground is about as trendy and beautiful as you can get. We will feature Weston's Farm in conjunction with Susan's show... most of the menu that night will be grown by John, George and Laurie Weston... Good folks, good food and a great show! Thanks Susan... xoxoxox cn"

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $375

August 28 (Wednesday):  Waltzing for Dreamers Searies with The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

This FREE concert series is made possible by Carol Noonan's latest recording "Waltzing for Dreamers" in partnership with the kind sponsorship of Maine Beverage Company
Often when SMAC has an act for this series they are an up and coming act that needs some exposure. Well these guys have been around a long time, but can still use and deserve some exposure in our neck of the woods. Hot picking, powerful harmony singing and riotous hijinks that will perk you up between the “hot young country” acts - that’s the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band! From the pastoral hills, hollers, shopping malls and interstate highways of Goodlettsville Tennessee, home of some of country music's legends, comes the most entertaining “blast from the past” They’re the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band - five guys and a scrub board, with roots like wisdom teeth. This frolicking five-some brightens up the stage with rib-tickling old time tunes. Even better, they have an utter lack of self-consciousness (and some might say any sense of decorum). The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band not only know the music, they wear the costumes, tell corny jokes and even do slapstick gags that throw a cable-TV-numbed audience into hysterics... a little off color and a little bit of naughty fun. You may have seen them on the Marty Stuart show and if they're good enough for Marty... they're good enough for SMAC (and you!). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CPwdToAwGM

NOTE: This is a free concert, hence the low package price to cover your room, dinner and shuttle ride. And in keeping with the spirit of providing you a free ticket, we ask if possible that you please bring a donation in kind for SMAC's animal shelter Harvest Hills. They always need dog and cat food (please, no Old Roy), kitty litter and bleach.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $299

September 1 (Sunday):  Steep Canyon Rangers ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Why are they back so soon? Because they are flippin' awesome! This is the Bluegrass show to see! Deft musicianship, impeccable songwriting, distinctive vocals and creative arrangements are just some of the qualities that set The Steep Canyon Rangers apart from the rest of the pack. Unafraid to break the mold, whether taking the unexpected musical turn or bringing home the surprising lyric, it's no wonder that Steve Martin chose them as just the right band to record and tour with. Unquestionably, the Steep Canyon Rangers have come a long way from their promising beginnings as a band of college friends at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2000 to becoming the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist in 2006 to Entertainers of the Year with Steve Martin at IBMA in 2011. Not your average bluegrass experience. Highly SMAC recommended!!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $410

September 13 (Friday): Suzy Bogguss ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Suzy is a big country star, of course, but to SMAC she is like family. Her countless hits and platinum records would assume a big attitude as well, but with Suzy the only big you get is in the heart department. She is as down home as you can get and her sweet and sultry voice will make you wish the night would never end. Accompanied by always stellar side men, her show is not to be missed. Welcome back Suzy and welcome home!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $420

September 15 (Sunday): Gaelic Storm ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Simply put, there is not a more entertaining Celtic group out there today. When they are at SMAC the hall explodes! Remember the music that was playing during the steerage party in Titanic? That was Gaelic Storm, who on their self-titled debut album way back when, presented an engaging mix of traditional music, dance music and songs all performed with energy and enthusiasm. That was many albums ago and they are now one of the most popular Celtic acts around. Don't miss it!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $435

September 19 (Thursday): Waltzing for Dreamers Series featuring the Celtic group Kirkmount ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

NOTE: This is a free concert, hence the low package price to cover your room, dinner and shuttle ride. So, in keeping with the spirit of providing, please bring a donation of a non perishable food item for the Brownfield Food Pantry.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $229

September 26 (Thursday): Robbie Fulks ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

What do you get when you send a Chicago boy to Nashville? He gets back on the bus... that's what! Thankfully he has found a home in Texas where so many great alt country song writers do, and  if you're angry that country music ain't what it used to be, then you will love Robbie. The New York Times said, "Fulks is a gifted guitarist, a soulful singer with an expressive honky-tonk tenor, and a natural performer. But what really sets him apart is his songwriting, which is one part artful country, one part artful send-up of country and one part a little of everything else... It's sort of country meets David Lynch."  That sums him up pretty good. He is a cult favorite among musicians... all you Buddy Miller, Flatlanders, Jim Lauderdale, Bill Kirchen type fans.. this guy's for you! Join the Robbie Fulks cult!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $329

September 27 (Friday): A Barn Burner with The Sweetback Sisters ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Barn Burners are held in the 200 year old Quisisana Barn... a casual, club-style show (bar stays open!). Less formal, but still a listening environment. This series will showcase acts that might not be household names... yet!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $310

October 3 (Thursday): Ruth Moody Band ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Singer songwriter Ruth Moody is one of the three lovely sirens of the Wailin' Jennys, but for this show she will showcase what you already know about her: beautiful singing and great songs! With her great band, they have been making news sharing stages and recording with the likes of Mark Knopfler and Bruce Hornsby! A star that just keeps rising!!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $365

October 4 (Friday): A Barn Burner with the Tarbox Ramblers ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Barn Burners are held in the 200 year old Quisisana Barn... a casual, club-style show (bar stays open!). Less formal, but still a listening environment. This series will showcase acts that might not be household names... yet!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $299

October 8 (Tuesday): Béla Fleck ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

One Show Only!

When one banjo is not enough! Yes, the Banjo Powers of the World are coming together in this banjo jamboree. Béla Fleck (of Flecktones fame) will be joined by at least six fellow pickers in performances ranging from solos and duets to full-tilt blowouts and musically from bluegrass and country to more unconventional genres, like jazz, classical and rock. Tony Trischka is a bluegrass banjo master and was the young Béla Fleck’s teacher. Bill Keith was a member of both Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, while Eric Weissberg was one-half of the signature Dueling Banjos instrumental on the "Deliverance" soundtrack. Richie Stearns plays with jam and trend-setting bands and Noam Pikelny is part of the Punch Brothers.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $555

October 11 (Thursday): Barn Burner with Matuto ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

For lack of a better description, this cool band's music could be called "Brazilian bluegrass". With an honest love for roots music, genuine Brazilian styles and improvisational experimentation, Matuto creates a unique and inspired sound from the heart of New York City’s diverse musical culture.

“The joyous, ebullient music of Matuto merges the forro folkloric music of Brazil with the sounds of all-American bluegrass. Violin, accordion and a range of Brazilian percussion give this band, founded by South Carolina native Clay Ross, a seductively cross-cultural appeal.” – Chicago Tribune

Barn Burners are held in the 200 year old Quisisana Barn... casual style show, bar stays open... less formal, but a listening environment. This series will showcase acts that might not be household names... yet!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two tickets to the show. $360

October 27 (Sunday):  Heather Masse ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Veteran pianist, songwriter and performer Heather Pierson returns with another brand new CD - her seventh! "The Hard Work of Living" is a collection of rootsy, Americana-esque songs, including her 2102 New England Songwriting Contest winner, "A Hard Man to Please". This special night will include performances of the new material - and a few surprises as well. Come help her celebrate her new release!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $349

November 1 (Friday): Ellis Paul &  Antje Duvekot ◄ click for the artists' websites or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Two great songwriters in one night!
Ellis is a seasoned songwriter with many folk radio and movie soundtrack hits to his credit. Born in Maine, but thought of as one of one of Boston's best contemporary songwriters, his rural roots give his story telling songs that extra insight that this unique state tends to produce. He is always a great show.
Antje is considered one of the younger leading forces in American folk music. Uprooted from Germany at thirteen, she came here to America without knowing the language and fell in love with the music of folkies like John Gorka, Richard Shindell and Ani DiFranco. An award winning songwriter SMAC is happy to have her for the first time.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $375

November 10 (Sunday): The Duhks & Hoots and Hellmouth ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

From SMAC owner, Carol Noonan:
"Every time Bela Fleck is here, like a broken record, I ask. "who is that on your pre-show music?" It is always the  Canadian folkies the Duhks. Their sound always stops me on my tracks and we finally got 'em here!"

Formed in 2002 in Winnipeg, the members play a blend of Canadian Soul, Gospel, North American Folk, Brazilian Samba, old time Country string band, Zydeco and Irish dance music. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, their music draws heavily on all of the North American musical traditions, while successfully integrating Latin-music-influenced percussion. Their first album, Your Daughters & Your Sons was nominated for a Juno award. Their eponymous second album won a Juno for Best Roots & Traditional Album by a Group, and "Heaven's My Home," from their third album, was nominated for the 2007 Grammy award for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $375

November 13 (Wednesday): Ani DiFranco ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Since Ani bucked the major label system in the early-‘90s, opting to release her music on her own terms, the self-described Little Folksinger has been the subject of all kinds of hyperbole. She’s been called “fiercely independent” (Rolling Stone), “inspirational” (All Music Guide), “the ultimate do-it-yourself songwriter” (The New York Times), etc. As the cracks in the music industry get larger and more big-name artists follow Ani’s lead - Radiohead, Madonna and Nine Inch Nails among them - maybe people will just start calling her “smart.” SMAC calls themselves lucky for getting her to their small little hall. Ani represents the rare few who think out of the box when it comes to the music industry, and it is that spirit that infects others to do things like putting up an arts center in the middle of nowhere! SMAC is honored to present this special show.

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $465

November 16 (Saturday): The Time Jumpers ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

ONE SHOW ONLY!

Time Jumpers featuring VINCE GILL, DAWN SEARS, KENNY SEARS, RANGER DOUG GREEN and more!
Wow... there was a love affair going on between SMAC and this great all star band, and like all great loves they cannot be apart for long!! So they are coming back! The "Jumpers" have been creating Western Swing music for nearly ten years with a current roster that encompasses a collection of Nashville’s A-list musicians. Nominated for two Grammy Awards for their irresistible swinging rhythm, soulful singers and of course brilliant soloists. Performing every Monday night at the legendary Station Inn in Nashville, The Time Jumpers draw audiences from all over the world including a diverse array of big stars who will sit in any chance they can get to play with this cream of the crop band. Many of our regulars said it was the best show they had ever seen at SMAC. If you missed it last time... don't make the same mistake! This'll be the hottest Saturday night of the season!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $635

November 21 (Thursday): Judy Collins ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

SMAC is honored once again to present this beautiful icon of folk music to their humble hall on the hill. Judy's songs are historic and her rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers. "Both Sides Now" has since been entered into the Grammy's Hall of Fame. Winning "Song of the Year" at the 1975 Grammy's Awards show was Judy's version of "Send in the Clowns," a song that no one has been able to touch since. An evening with Judy Collins... how special!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $515

November 23 (Saturday): Sonny Landreth ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

You could call Sonny a Blues guy, but his brand of Louisiana slide guitar makes him a genre all how own. This show is not for the guitar meek... he is loud, proud and the crowd will be wowed! A great way to warm up a late fall night, with some sizzlin' hot Louisiana born Blues, Sonny style.

Watch this video of Sonny with John Hiatt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_CUzuitxSI

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $420

December 13, 14, 20 & 21 (Fridays & Saturdays): Carol Noonan hosts Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas featuring the Gibson Brothers◄ click the links for the artists' websites call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

A yearly tradition.. no need to go to Boston or Portland for all that Christmas magic... it's right here in Eaton and Brownfield!!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $445

ALREADY BOOKING FOR 2014!!

January 18 (Saturday): Paula Poundstone ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Back again... SMAC's favorite funny girl. An NPR darling, heard on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Paula has been making SMAC audiences laugh almost every year since they opened. She is hysterical and her improv with the audience is the highlight of the evening. A quick sell out every time, so book your package early!

And $10 of each ticket will go to a much needed local health clinic:
The Sacopee Valley Health Center has been delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the Sacopee Valley since 1976. They believe in preventive care and enjoy providing the best care possible to the entire family, offering  24-hour coverage for our patients. They serve the insured, the uninsured and the underinsured. Sacopee Valley Health Center is funded by patient fees, grants and individual donations... a non-profit organization that will be helped immensely by YOU.
http://www.svhc.org

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $430

January 25 (Saturday): Don Campbell ◄ click for the artist's website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Over the last few years, Maine singer-songwriter Don Campbell has flexed his recording muscles with an ambitious schedule of diverse musical releases. In January, 2014 he will celebrate his fourth release in five years with a brand new original collection of songs. Seasoned with his early and enduring musical influences of Dan Fogelberg, Jonathan Edwards and Chris Isaak, and served with the confidence of a lead man and his bandmates who enjoy exploring folk-rock, adult contemporary and country/Americana waters, this will be a warm night of music you won't want to miss!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $355

March 14 (Friday): Red Molly ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

ONE SHOW ONLY!

If one word describes Red Molly that word is joyous... an extraordinary female trio with "tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies" that the Boston Globe praised. Red Molly creates music with gorgeous a cappella ballads, Bluegrass-tinged Folk and a touch of jazzy Western Swing, all done up in Red Molly's trademark three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements. Red Molly knows about optimism and joy. The band's fans, referred to as "Red Heads", have always responded to the sense that the band is a group of friends, sharing songs in their living room. That's exactly how it felt in 2004 when Laurie MacAllister (guitar, banjo, bass), Abbie Gardner (dobro, guitar) and Carolann Solebello (guitar, bass) sat around a campfire at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, singing and talking about their favorite songwriters. Knowing they had stumbled into something extraordinary, they formed Red Molly and spent the next seven years on the road. They did a terrific show last time, and SMAC is happy to have them back!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $355

April 26 (Saturday): Le Vent du Nord ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Performing traditional Québécois music that is heavily influenced by Celtic music, Le Vent du Nord is one of the premier folk bands coming out of Canada today winning multiple awards and accolades from our friends up north. They have a huge and exciting sound using traditional instruments and foot stomping rhythms... and they even play the hurdi gurdi!! They put on a whale of a show and you will leave SMAC smiling and wanting more!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $385

May 10 (Saturday): The Wailin' Jennys ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $420

May 30 (Friday): Recession Session with The Ragbirds ◄ click for the artists' website or call 1-603-447-2120 to book this package

Small ticket price, but big on talent! The Ragbirds stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow, this exciting band from Ann Arbor, MI are a melting pot of Folk Rock and Pop hooks over danceable world rhythms. They describe their own music as "infectious global groove".
They are going to be a whole lot of fun... you should plan on getting out of your seat for this one!

Package includes: One nights lodging with full country breakfast, dinner at the Inn before the show (gratuity for dinner is included, but alcohol and additional gratuity is not), a shuttle to and from the show and two priority tickets to the show. $345