Join us as Eliza Gilkyson, accompanied by her longtime compañero preeminent accompanist, Jim Henry, returns to Exeter for an evening of music in support of her latest release Dark Ages.

Get ready for a lively night The Meadow with one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music!

Dead to the Core is a collective of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians with a shared love of the Grateful Dead. In intimate concerts, the musicians celebrate the band's music not through note-for-note re-creations but by playing the songs their own way—letting them grow and evolve collaboratively in the true spirit of the Dead.

Frontman for the New England-based Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth, Will Evans brings his finesse with a wide range of instruments to The Word Barn Meadow.

Along with his melodious vocals, Will accompanies himself on acoustic guitar, didgeridoo, the beat box, as well as a handpan drum called a hang drum.

Come enjoy the Jamie McLean Band who head to the Meadow with their New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger.

Join us this summer as we celebrate good food, good music & good people.

As part of a brand new food experience offering, we'll enjoy a 4-course meal prepared by chef Mel Harrington of Sunday Supper in an open-air community table set in the Word Barn Meadow.

Prior to dinner, we’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live roots music – making this a perfect, all-encompassing evening of good food, music & people.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

From heart wrenching ballads, to foot-stompin’ rock ‘n’ roll, whether live or on record, Ward Hayden & the Outliers deliver every time..

Join us for this full day, hands-on 21+ stained glass workshop, facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee and take a deep dive into the art of stained glass.

All the tools, PPE, patterns and glass are provided.

Come prepared with creativity and self-compassion and ready to learn to cut, grind and shape glass. 

You will add metal to glass-  copper foil, flux, solder and patina, learn the science of this craft form, discuss tips and tricks, address common mistakes, add your own styles, all at your own pace.

And, at the end of the class, you graduate with a 6+ suncatchers ready to add to your window. Most importantly, you leave filled with the know-how to make stained glass. 

Lady Lamb returns to The Word Barn Meadow with her imaginative fusion of folk, pop, and indie rock.

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass honeycomb using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

Join us for this compelling and acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, fiddle, bajo sexto, kaval, bansuri).

“Widely regarded as the best traditional American ballad singer of his generation” - BBC Radio

Nashville native and Grammy nominated artist Will Hoge joins us for a special intimate show at The Word Barn.

Are you ready to unleash your inner florist? Come join Runaway Florals at The Word Barn for a Make & Take Floral Party where you'll learn the art of floral design!

Four-time JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) Award winner, David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).

Ali McGuirk first came to the Word Barn with Session Americana and immediately knocked our socks off with her powerful, stunning, and buttery voice and heartfelt songwriting. Now, she’s back with her full band and a brand new album ready to do the same.

Four-time JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) Award winner, David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star).

The frontman of the Wood Brothers and mainstay of modern-day American roots music returns to The Word Barn with his trio for a special, intimate performance.

The frontman of the Wood Brothers and mainstay of modern-day American roots music returns to The Word Barn with his trio for a special, intimate performance.

Hailing from County Down, Northern Ireland, Joshua Burnside is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose music incorporates elements of Irish folk, Scottish folk rock, Americana, world music, sound collage and electronia.

The Chapel Concert Series continues with a special October concert with the award-winning Apple Hill String Quartet.

Called “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine, the Apple Hill StringQuartet are the Artistic Directors and resident musicians at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, winner of the CMAcclaim award from Chamber Music America.

Over the past ten years, the indie folk duo Tall Heights has gone from busking on the streets of Boston to reaching millions of listeners, appearing on national TV and playing some of the biggest festivals across the globe. In addition to headlining sold out concerts across North America, they’ve toured with groups like Judah and The Lion, Paper Kites, Cake, Colony House ,and Ben Folds.

Join us for this Virginia-based Americana/Folk Rock trio as they make their debut stop at The Word Barn.

You may recognize them from past tours with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time.

Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

The Word Barn welcomes this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter for a special fall evening.

Join stained glass artist and instructor Kolika Chatterjee for this special holiday workshop.

In this hands-on glass class, you will be guided through the steps of the Tiffany-style copper foiled stained glass process, from foiling and soldering, to make seasonal mini-wreath ornaments. Make 1 large wreath or 3 mini brass wreaths.

All materials are included. All levels welcome.

Seasonally appropriate and delightful year round!

Goodnight Moonshine is a musical marriage—the guitar and vocal duet of renowned Red Molly singer Molly Venter and prolific producer/guitarist Eben Pariser. Their collaborative result is a sophisticated folk sound built around Molly's enviable voice and Eben's wide, imaginative harmonic sensibilities (NPR). 

Founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson heads to our 12 Nights of Christmas series for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays show.

S. Carey heads to the Orchard Chapel for a special and intimate Home for the Holidays evening featuring his solo work paired with a trio of string players.