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Monday, November 24, 2025

Ellis Paul returns to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse December 6

Ellis Paul
(with Alice Peacock)

December 6, 2025

7:30 PM $30

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Ellis Paul is a celebrated singer-songwriter whose vivid, story-rich songs explore the human condition with honesty and heart. Influenced by artists like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and especially Woody Guthrie, he blends personal experience with social insight to create music that feels both timely and timeless.

Raised in Maine and emerging from Boston's folk scene, he has since released 23 albums, toured extensively, and earned numerous honors including the Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Maine.

His music has appeared in films such as Me, Myself & Irene and Shallow Hal, and his latest album, 55, reflects on gratitude in a challenging era.

Upcoming Shows

Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls, January 10

Crys Matthews, February 7

Garnet Rogers - FRIDAY Show - March 6

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Saturday, November 15, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 15, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 15

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Tri-County Open House for Middle Schoolers (Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am DINOvember Party! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm FHSTC November Musical Teaser! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Books By the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Speaker Joe Landry, “The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years" (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:00pm Stickman Blue and Kaye Kelly (free concert) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm RUNA (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today **

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Monday, November 3, 2025

RUNA to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, November 15, 7:30 PM

RUNA

November 15, 2025

7:30 PM $25

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Celebrating 16 years together, Celtic-American roots "super group" RUNA pushes the boundaries of Irish folk music by blending the melodies of Ireland and Scotland with the harmonies and rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco, and blues. The result is a vibrant, contemporary take on traditional music that's earned them a reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of their generation.

Drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its members, RUNA's sound reflects both tradition and modernity. The band features vocalist and step-dancer Shannon Lambert-Ryan (Philadelphia), GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Fionán de Barra (Dublin), percussionist Cheryl Prashker (Canada), fiddler Jake James (New York), and mandolinist/vocalist Tom Fitzgerald (Canada).

Upcoming Shows

Ellis Paul, Dec. 6th

Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls, Jan. 10th

Crys Matthews, Feb. 7th

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Friday, October 3, 2025

Richard Shindell Concert scheduled for Oct 18 at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is CANCELED

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Due to a family emergency, Richard Shindell has canceled his tour and will not be performing on Oct. 18th at the Circle of Friends. If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive a refund through PayPal.

Come hear the Celtic band RUNA on November 15th and Ellis Paul on December 6th. You can view the full schedule at Circlefolk.org.

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Richard Shindell Concert scheduled for Oct 18 at
the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is CANCELED

Monday, September 1, 2025

Chris Smither scheduled to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - September 13

Chris Smither

Chris Smither

Sept. 13,2025

7:30 PM $30

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Honed by decades on the road, acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Smither delivers music that is equal parts folk, blues, and poetry. Influenced by the likes of Lightnin' Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, his signature fingerpicking style, foot-tapping rhythms, and deep, resonant voice have earned him a devoted international following. With songs recorded by artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall, and twenty albums to his name—including his latest release All About the Bones (2024)—Smither remains a masterful performer whose live shows are as powerful as his songwriting.