{"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":"2026-08-24T15:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:04:48","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 has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#ffff00\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/NewEnglandAmericana\/Harvest_Hoedown_Program\/#p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Harvest Hoedown<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-HARVEST-HOEDOWN-Final-Poster-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-HARVEST-HOEDOWN-Final-Poster-1.png 647w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-HARVEST-HOEDOWN-Final-Poster-1-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/NewEnglandAmericana\/Harvest_Hoedown_Program\/#p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FOR MORE INFO ON THE BANDS CLICK HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Presented by New England Americana &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverviewsound.com\/\">Riverview Sound<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, September 26th<br>1PM &#8211; Midnight<br>Free event, 21+<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vincentsworcester\">Vincent\u2019s<br><\/a>49 Suffolk St, Worcester, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re back to celebrate the arrival of Fall with The Harvest Hoedown, a full day &amp; night of Americana music featuring some of Worcester and New England&#8217;s best independent artists. Taking place on Saturday, September 26th at Vincent&#8217;s in Worcester, this free, 21+ event brings together 12 artists, capped with a full evening of music from The Blue Ribbons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Starting at 1PM, music will flow continuously across two stages: Vincent&#8217;s legendary indoor stage and the venue&#8217;s backyard patio stage. Performances will alternate between stages without interruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Harvest Hoedown showcases the rich melting pot that is Americana music. Expect an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, roots rock, jamband, and everything in between. The lineup features a blend of beloved Vincent&#8217;s regulars and first-time performers, highlighting both established favorites and exciting new voices from across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a longtime Americana fan or simply looking for a great way to spend a fall Saturday, The Harvest Hoedown promises a day of outstanding music, community, and celebration at one of Worcester&#8217;s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/0k1mhTg4wwuBCtPd2gXSQs?si=0bcff9a2e2174898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TO LISTEN TO SONGS FROM THE BANDS, CLICK HERE:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: New England Americana Harvest Hoedown 2026\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/0k1mhTg4wwuBCtPd2gXSQs?si=0bcff9a2e2174898&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NEAF-presents.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NEAF-presents.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NEAF-presents-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">About the New England Americana Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA FEST <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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. Nominated for a Boston Music Award for &#8220;Festival of the Year,&#8221; 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 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abbie Barrett<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0Zy9bwQ9CwQNaHN1RPbdvb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audrey Ryan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5YemebbqAPfqWXg1zCeGWm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Carroll<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5zzbSFZMVpvxSlWAkqqtHP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown Bird<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4YqX1vRxl3X5gWK7Ajxo5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comanchero<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4gxs1szfc1kywVLrdHnm3D\">Consuelo&#8217;s Revenge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7q5TLIQqbok2dg6mTPAR23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coyote Kolb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1ca5FfXvTo8FyPVGZe9Ytf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Blakeslee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0HDZg6yxpFD4BJLHxflZWh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danielle Miraglia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5QH8GZvvf1WUJizFcYyTp8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dave Sammarco Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5rfGfTDoA0dzHYPrlqoFCj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dennis Brennan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7KhH7pgaryzMeYAbl1Rd80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dietrich Strause<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0DuQ6P0o7YsP22YeiCOFJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elisa Smith<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4DvSrWUVevt2UNIvuA4JiX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Royer&#8217;s One Man Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/55QAq0UrkLvjZdVVYAgsvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erin Harpe &amp; The Delta Swingers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7bTKx0IsiyS6pa6apWlCta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glenn Yoder &amp; The Western States<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3BVEOinHht8ob3oHSMUZNy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Byrd &amp; Dirty Finch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2XHoVMM2wTnozKqRysDFlj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Conley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5S64oPFFKY5siSEylVpZwr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jimmy Ryan &amp; Hayride<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3JQ35IhjvFvOnpdwM4N4eo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kier Byrnes &amp; The Kettle Burners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/40E4z5NmOB0mrcE7vYg1lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kingsley Flood<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4UXRN4NEJ34dGgt4qGQ3Wk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mallett Brothers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2aVGVWCFg9ZMUGESfN09IG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nate Perry &amp; Ragged Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/67ZBAqcSlYPUaNtRBo9L0W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oldjack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0DZKhnibYTD3h320BOtUtM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Other Brother Darryl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/patrick.coman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patrick Coman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5UY51v6JPg9n46mMzecLKb\">Regals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4R9YtpFSz2pbx6bCu5DHmb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robby Roadsteamer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3Jmorv3hj99Ba45yOIA3K8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roy Sludge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2HkZsDLJB0yEIwGUAef0Tg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Reid &amp; The Riot Act<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5KpfsV4jq3XGygWmuLPdSh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Blacker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6Vu5c9m4WdJcjsLAWaExMH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Borges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6cJPsVO3a3yENBkOaOSxbz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susan Cattaneo Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4QRapppEZD0j2R7c2Uhijj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Day Threshold<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7c6Pn7mGHXd4M6Xyrg8UHT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bean Pickers Union<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4y8RpNpcWxcbiOgfRO8b8H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rationales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5diNiku48ULbnpRE93Z9Uq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Whiskey Boys<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4wcCIDzFAh4Dqz9mDpJdI9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tigerman Woah!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2ldnjtiNrR3UZNUaKoqDcC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tony Savarino<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7DjT1H5l55qHT6aSCKXyqb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&amp; The Savtones<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/69XSEEApRV8Ta268Bi8DCU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treat Her Right<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2cqtuLnbDrAHvHkKRnSMBH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will Dailey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3QdNULRwF19HWGjNayqIBS\">Zion Rodman<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8a2b1b76 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-2bf980eb 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 wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events: The Harvest Hoedown FOR MORE INFO ON THE BANDS CLICK HERE! Presented by New England Americana &amp; Riverview Sound Saturday, September 26th1PM &#8211; MidnightFree event, 21+ Vincent\u2019s49 Suffolk St, Worcester, MA We\u2019re back to celebrate the arrival of Fall with The Harvest Hoedown, a full day &amp; night of Americana music featuring some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":105,"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":930,"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newenglandamericana.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}