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Jamie Barrett |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Jamie Barrett at the Historical Museum for the Harvest Festival - Sep 30
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Jamie Barrett scheduled to perform at the Historical Museum during the Harvest Festival - Sept 30
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Jamie Barrett |
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Franklin TV & Radio: 2023 Block Party & Open Meeting - Aug 19 at 3 PM
Date: It happens Saturday 08-19-2023 at 3 PM. Mark the date!
At Franklin●TV we're having our annual open board of directors meeting.
The event is casual as a neighborhood open house & block party.
We're grillin' up steak tips, burgers, dogs, chicken. We'll have an ice cream sundae bar too. This year we have Franklin's own Jamie Barrett to sing and strum all about "The City Known as the Town of Franklin" and lots of other fun songs. Please join us for great entertainment, food and refreshments - on us.
Rain? We'll just move it all into our studio and Community room. It's a great time to get together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the last days of Summer. We hope you can make it.
Please let us know sooner than later if you will attend and how many.
Please.
We do hope you can join us.
Pete Fasciano, Executive Director
Franklin●TV & wfpr●fm
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Jamie Barrett added to Birchwood Bakery schedule for Saturday, July 22 from 6 to 9 PM
"Just added! Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen in downtown Franklin, MA!
Did you know that they now serve beer and wine, along with many other beverages, and all kinds of yummy food?
I’ll be performing out on the patio! Weather looks like it’ll be perfect! C’mon out!!"
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Jamie Barrett added to Birchwood Bakery schedule for Saturday, July 22 from 6 to 9 PM |
Monday, July 17, 2023
Jamie Barrett at LaCantina Winery - July 28 at 6 PM
"Two weeks ... I’ll be back @ La Cantina Winery from 6:00 - 8:30 PM! I had such a blast last time and I’m really looking forward to performing there once again!"
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Jamie Barrett at LaCantina Winery - July 28 at 6 PM |
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2
Ben Gardner's Boat - noon to 2:15
The Driftwoods - 2:45 to 5
Jamie Barrett - 2:30 to 3:30
Before 2:30 & after 3:30, performances by FPAC and FSPA students.
#fdp
#harvestfestival
Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2 |
Friday, September 17, 2021
Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2021
Friday and the Farmers Market comes around again. Jamie Barrett shares his music in a performance at the Market today. Cobi Frongillo and the DPW are also scheduled to be there today to talk about "Complete Streets". In addition to the kids activities provided by the Library, there is also the Book and Bag sale this weekend. On Saturday morning, get rid of stuff with the recycling and energy drive at Beaver Pond.
1:00pm - Book Sale
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services
9:00am - Book Sale
9:00am - Recycling and energy drive
9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag Sale
1:00pm - TBB: Rock'n Lobster Roll (fund raiser)
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
Saturday, September 4, 2021
"It Happens Here: Franklin The Home Of The First Public Library In America"
CBS Boston did a spot on Franklin recently:
"The oldest, continuously operating public library in America is in Franklin, a town that has its own theme song!
“The name of the town on the original paperwork is Exeter. Somewhere between leaving Franklin and arriving at the State House of Massachusetts in Boston, they crossed out the name Exeter and wrote in the name Franklin. So that is how we got our name, and we don’t know who did it,” says Vicki Earls, Head of Reference Services at the Franklin Public Library.
While we don’t know who did it, we do know why – to impress Benjamin Franklin, who had just gained support from France for the American Revolution. But the town expected Franklin to reciprocate.
“Someone got the idea, we don’t know, who of approaching Franklin and telling him the honor that was bestowed upon him, and would he want to contribute something to this newly founded town,” Earls explained. “They requested from Franklin a bell. They were building a new meeting house and a bell was crucially important because that’s how you gathered citizens.”
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Veterans - "Tune It Out" guitar lessons underway and you can still join!
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Left to right: Jamie Barrett, instructor, veterans Matt Linahan, David Kast and Scott Halet |
Friday, July 30, 2021
Music scheduled for the Farmers Market; followed by Concerts at the Common
The Franklin Cultural Council's very own Kaye Kelly will be providing entertainment this week for us from 2-4PM. Enjoy the music while you complete your shopping.
Franklin Recreation Department will be back this week with their concert on the commons! Come enjoy entertainment by Jamie Barrett and FSPA.
Friday, July 23, 2021
Rep Roy's recap of Franklin Historical Museum reopening
State Representative Jeff Roy writes:
"Delighted to be a part of the grand re-opening of the Franklin Historical Museum last week. The re-opening brought back to life our local laboratory for history and culture and offered residents a chance to see Franklin over the years since 1778.
It was also a treat to hear James Johnston describe the new federal parlor display and hear Jamie Barrett sing his ode to Davis Thayer (brief video included below). Check out the newly re-opened and expanded museum. Thank you Mary Olsson for making it all happen."
Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10165185454565034&id=534850033
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ribbon cutting of the Franklin Historical Museum reopening |
Monday, June 21, 2021
Ode To Davis Thayer (video) Composed by Jamie Barrett
Sunday, June 13, 2021
"A Virtual Night Of The Arts" (video)
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Singalong - Dec 17
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Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Singalong - Dec 17 |

Friday, December 4, 2020
Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Signalong - Dec 17
Friday, July 31, 2020
Concerts on the Common - July 31
July 31:
Jamie Barrett 6:00 - 7:00pm,
FSPA Students and Alumni in Concert 7:15 - 8:15pm
TOMORROW NIGHT- Friday, July 31, 2020 @ 6:00 P.M. Jamie Barrett: LIVE on the Town Common! We’ll be socially distanced and wearing masks! Hope to see you there! @mrjamiebarrett @MusicWithMrJHB @JeffersonLabs @RMS_Remdawgs @DT_Bobcats @FranklinPSNews @FCC02038 @franklinculture pic.twitter.com/Wk4s2bwZl0— Jamie Barrett (@mrjamiebarrett) July 30, 2020
Download your copy of the flyer for 2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_X9VPn3EhcBgOljQQFJgqqWun7qnyzFX/view?usp=sharing
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Concerts on the Common - July 31 |
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY
Masks and social distancing are required in the lobby; typical gathering in the lobby is currently not allowed.
Two people will be allowed at a time in the rest rooms; please wait six feet apart if there is a line.
Table groupings will be limited to six.
Patrons are asked to purchase tickets for their table group in one transaction.
Patrons will only be seated with family or those with whom they are comfortable socializing.
Advance ticketing and payment encouraged.
The Bar will be table service only.
Shows are one hour.
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THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY |
Thursday, July 2, 2020
THE BLACK BOX presents Jamie Barrett - July 9
Jamie Barrett will take the outdoor stage on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 pm. This concert schedule is contingent upon Reopening Massachusetts Phase 3 beginning on July 6th. The box office for this show will open when the Phase 3 start date is officially announced by Governor Baker.
Jamie resides in Franklin, MA where he has been teaching music at Jefferson Elementary School since 1999. He also teaches one day a week at Davis Thayer Elementary, and he provides private guitar instruction after school, as well. His interest in music began with a very musical family and was then furthered by piano, singing, and clarinet lessons at a young age. He later discovered the guitar and went on to play in school productions and jazz bands and began gigging in night clubs. He went on to play in several bands throughout the New England area.
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THE BLACK BOX presents Jamie Barrett - July 9 |
He attended a number of different schools for music, such as Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA, Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, E.C.S.U., and UMASS/Boston. In 2008, he was awarded the MAEC Music Educator Award for Distinguished Music Educator. He recently completed his Master's of Music in Music Education through Boston University and is currently becoming certified in Orff Schulwerk at Bridgewater State University. Jamie continues to write songs for both his school's curriculum, the Franklin community, and himself. He loves to perform and can be seen many times a year at local libraries, coffee houses, family festivals and more.
Tickets will be available at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
TuNesDay - Wake up with Mr Barrett at 8:00 AM
To view, click this link tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. (or anytime thereafter!):
https://youtu.be/RguN9AwSetM
Here's my latest video... a blast back to the 90s... anyone remember this one?
https://youtu.be/jyYiVwciyks
And another 90s song with my friend Chris Totten on drums:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0OgQnCVenY
And, if you like these shows and these videos, please consider liking them, sharing them (with everyone you know!), and subscribing to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann
Thanks so much for your support!
Jamie
James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer
Monday, May 25, 2020
Patriotic Singalong THIS TuNesday - May 26 - 8:00 AM
Just an FYI... THIS TuNesday, May 26th @ 8:00 AM (or ANY time thereafter!!!) I’ll be doing an ALL PATRIOTIC morning show for about 30 minutes or so! Hope to ‘see’ many of you there and hoping you can share with all of your family and friends! I
’ll be singing ALL of the classic Memorial Day songs (and perhaps a few others) in honor of all those who have served and/or still serve but especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in one of the five branches of our country’s military...
I’ll also be honoring those who are serving us now on the front lines during this time...
To watch the show, all you need is this link: https://youtu.be/z40Drnl6GhU
If you LOSE or forget the link, just type in Wake Up With Mr Barrett on YouTube and it’ll probably be at the top of your search...
Again, hope to ‘see’ you there!
Have a great weekend!
Jamie 🎸
James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer
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Patriotic Singalong THIS TuNesday - May 26 - 8:00 AM |