{"id":14,"date":"2024-11-08T16:26:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T16:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kbfreedomrunners.com\/americana\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:17:38","slug":"new-england-americana-assocation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/","title":{"rendered":"WELCOME TO NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/events\/\">EVENTS<\/a> page for more upcoming events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEAF26_graphic_draft-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEAF26_graphic_draft-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEAF26_graphic_draft-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEAF26_graphic_draft-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEAF26_graphic_draft-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-24a98821d41eae50518c0b8c895d3b9d\" style=\"color:#ffff00\"><strong>Saturday, June 6, 202<\/strong>6 (rain date June 7th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">1:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bellforge.org\/event\/new-england-americana-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE TICKET!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New England Americana Fest returns to the Bellforge grounds for another full day of live music, storytelling, and community celebration. Organized by the New England Americana Association, this free festival brings together beloved regional acts and emerging voices for a vibrant gathering that celebrates the rich traditions and evolving sounds of Americana music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day will feature two stages of continuous performances, giving audiences the chance to explore a wide range of artists and musical styles throughout the afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blending folk, country, bluegrass, blues, and beyond, the festival offers something for every music lover. Whether you\u2019re discovering new artists or catching longtime favorites, the day promises great tunes, good company, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food from Ribpublic BBQ and a full bar will be available on site, with a range of options for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Details<\/strong><br>Free parking on site<br>Dogs welcome (must be leashed)<br>Limited seating available \u2014 feel free to bring a lawn chair<br>No outside food or drink<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And thanks to our sponsor, <a href=\"https:\/\/harpoonbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harpoon Brewery!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">About the New England Americana Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New England Americana Association is a community based organization, seeking to serve as a catalyst for artists in the New England music scene by promoting the diverse musical styles that make up Americana as well as other Americana-adjacent music including (but not limited to) Folk, Country, Celtic, Polka, Alt Country, Bluegrass and Blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>THE NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA FEST <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New England Americana Fest is an open-air celebration of roots, rhythm, and regional talent across the Americana spectrum organzied by the New England Americana Association. This free festival brings together beloved local acts and emerging voices for a vibrant day of live music and community connection.  It&#8217;s an all-day lineup of genre-spanning performances that highlight the richness and diversity of Americana music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to the New England Americana Fest - an Introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g_4tlV5alF8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The New England Americana Fest was first held in 2007, put together by the New England Americana Association, a committee of volunteers consisting of music journalists, radio personalities, talent buyers and other general Americana music enthusiasts. Like many things, the festival was paused for a few years due to the pandemic and other factors, but was relaunched in 2024.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/presents.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/presents.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/presents-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a by not-complete list of acts who have performed as part of the New England Americana Association events over the years (links are to their Spotify pages):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5Y759lUGpotCI6n8fk2DaE\">Abbie Barrett<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0Zy9bwQ9CwQNaHN1RPbdvb\">Audrey Ryan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5YemebbqAPfqWXg1zCeGWm\">Brian Carroll<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5zzbSFZMVpvxSlWAkqqtHP\">Brown Bird<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4YqX1vRxl3X5gWK7Ajxo5Q\">Comanchero<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7q5TLIQqbok2dg6mTPAR23\">Coyote Kolb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1ca5FfXvTo8FyPVGZe9Ytf\">Dan Blakeslee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0HDZg6yxpFD4BJLHxflZWh\">Danielle Miraglia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5QH8GZvvf1WUJizFcYyTp8\">Dave Sammarco Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5rfGfTDoA0dzHYPrlqoFCj\">Dennis Brennan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7KhH7pgaryzMeYAbl1Rd80\">Dietrich Strause<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0DuQ6P0o7YsP22YeiCOFJc\">Elisa Smith<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4DvSrWUVevt2UNIvuA4JiX\">Eric Royer&#8217;s One Man Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/55QAq0UrkLvjZdVVYAgsvU\">Erin Harpe &amp; The Delta Swingers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7bTKx0IsiyS6pa6apWlCta\">Glenn Yoder &amp; The Western States<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3BVEOinHht8ob3oHSMUZNy\">Jeff Byrd &amp; Dirty Finch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2XHoVMM2wTnozKqRysDFlj\">Jeff Conley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5S64oPFFKY5siSEylVpZwr\">Jimmy Ryan &amp; Hayride<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3JQ35IhjvFvOnpdwM4N4eo\">Kier Byrnes &amp; The Kettle Burners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/40E4z5NmOB0mrcE7vYg1lu\">Kingsley Flood<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4UXRN4NEJ34dGgt4qGQ3Wk\">Mallett Brothers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2aVGVWCFg9ZMUGESfN09IG\">Nate Perry &amp; Ragged Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/67ZBAqcSlYPUaNtRBo9L0W\">Oldjack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0DZKhnibYTD3h320BOtUtM\">Other Brother Darryl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/patrick.coman\">Patrick Coman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4R9YtpFSz2pbx6bCu5DHmb\">Robby Roadsteamer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3Jmorv3hj99Ba45yOIA3K8\">Roy Sludge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2HkZsDLJB0yEIwGUAef0Tg\">Sam Reid &amp; The Riot Act<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5KpfsV4jq3XGygWmuLPdSh\">Sarah Blacker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6Vu5c9m4WdJcjsLAWaExMH\">Sarah Borges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6cJPsVO3a3yENBkOaOSxbz\">Susan Cattaneo Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4QRapppEZD0j2R7c2Uhijj\">Three Day Threshold<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7c6Pn7mGHXd4M6Xyrg8UHT\">The Bean Pickers Union<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4y8RpNpcWxcbiOgfRO8b8H\">The Rationales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5diNiku48ULbnpRE93Z9Uq\">The Whiskey Boys<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4wcCIDzFAh4Dqz9mDpJdI9\">Tigerman Woah!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2ldnjtiNrR3UZNUaKoqDcC\">Tony Savarino<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7DjT1H5l55qHT6aSCKXyqb\">&amp; The Savtones<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/69XSEEApRV8Ta268Bi8DCU\">Treat Her Right<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2cqtuLnbDrAHvHkKRnSMBH\">Will Dailey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-490fa1db wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-650790e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please see our EVENTS page for more upcoming events! Saturday, June 6, 2026 (rain date June 7th) 1:00pm \u2013 8:00pm Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield, MA CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE TICKET! New England Americana Fest returns to the Bellforge grounds for another full day of live music, storytelling, and community celebration. 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