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2012 is the 13th year of our WOMEN'S CONCERT SERIES. We now have more than 40 different performers appearing throughout the year. These cozy house concerts are FREE to guests.
The Inn's intimate setting provides a perfect venue for these artists. Concerts are Saturday, unless otherwise indicated.
CONCERT SPECIALS
MULTIPLE CONCERT DISCOUNTS
Join us for 2 concert weekends and get 20% off, or
get 25% off when you come to 3 or more concert weekends!
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Get your friends together for a concert, book 3 or more rooms, and we'll give you 20% off!
(2 night minimum stay for all concert specials, valid for non-holidays only)
The series includes concerts throughout the year, so check out .....
JANUARY-MARCH 2012 CONCERTS
APRIL-JUNE CONCERTS
JULY-SEPTEMBER CONCERTS
OCTOBER-DECEMBER CONCERTS
Please check this page throughout the year for updates. We'll be adding concerts during the year, and there may be some schedule changes, so check often!
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2012 Concert Schedule
JANUARY-MARCH CONCERTS - FREE!
- Katherine Rhoda, January 20-22: Maine folk musician Katherine Rhoda sings in a sensitive and rousing voice, and plays her Marxophone, violin-guitar, Lithuanian kankles, and more. Sharing originals and traditional music with joy and spirit, her goals are Big Fun and authentic human connection through music. www.katherinerhoda.com
- Emily Nyman & Lynn Berry, March 2-4: Emily has appeared on the CBS/WCAX TV Morning Music Showcase on several occasions. Her recordings have been aired on Vermont
 public radio, WOMR Provincetown, Rainbow World Radio, and Sirius Radio. Emily and Lynn’s music has also been aired extensively on the Internet, earning top 40 status on Rainbow World Radio for June and July 2005. Emily was a finalist for favorite female musician in the Pride in the Arts Award (Stonewall Society). In January 2007, Emily and Lynn were interviewed on Pat Marino’s Sunset Cruise show which often receives requests for their music (Sirius Radio 109Q). Emily performed at Equality Forum’s Teen Panel presentation in Philadelphia in May 2007. In April 2008, Emily and her band appeared on the WCAX/CBS Late Night Saturday show hosted by Tim Kavanaugh. Emily and Lynn have received recognition for “Give Me a Dream” and “ShadowTime” from the Eventide Arts Songfest 2008. They were featured in Boston Spirit magazine’s November/December 2008 issue. cdbaby.com/cd/nyman cdbaby.com/cd/nyman2 cdbaby.com/cd/nyman3
- Brief Awakening, March 9-11: Brief Awakening is an all female original, acoustic-rock trio
 featuring: piano, djembe, drums, acoustic guitar, and bass. Since September 2008, Brief
Awakening has been a part of the Boston music scene playing numerous clubs and venues such as The Midway and The Middle East Upstairs. Their music has
been positively reviewed by The Noise and The Weekly Dig. With unique instrumentation and dual-lead female vocals rich with harmony; Brief
Awakening's sound has been compared to Belle and Sebastian, The Dresden Dolls and everything in between. Lyrical subjects range from poetically
personal to the fight for equality and justice for all people. www.facebook.com/briefawakening www.myspace.com/briefawakening
- Lynn Deeves, March 16-18: Maine singer-songwriter Lynn Deeves honed her stage/vocal
 skills in the 80's and 90's as a high-energy "chicksingah" performing in rock bands on
the New England club circuit (earning recognition as Maine Female Vocalist of the Year). Upon hanging up her spandex, the songwriting Muse called and
Lynn has been answering ever since with her versatile, original mix of blues, folk and gospel influences combined with a powerful, soulful voice.
Her sharp wit and dynamic stage presence continue to captivate, as Portland Press Herald says "five star stage presence..this gal's got a set of pipes."
Lynn has shared stages with Ferron, Chris Williamson, Tret Fure, Janis Ian, Catie
Curtis, Sonia/disappear fear, Cheryl Wheeler and many others.
www.lynndeeves.com
- Antara, March 23-25: Whether busy conjuring variations of rhythm folk poetry
 in song lyrics or exploring the percussive-like dynamics of her trademark guitar riffs, independent folk songstress Antara continues to establish herself as a 'new' folk artist who is expanding the forefront of women’s music and the independent folk movement. Having performed professionally for a dozen years in more than 500 venues throughout New England, Canada, the Midwest and the South, Antara’s unique fusion of rhythmic folk music and interactive coffee house performance capitalizes on a consistent sharing of the sociological perspective that shapes her life, love and work. www.littleweirdgirl.com
- Michelle Colby & Keila & Gael Force, March 30-April 1: Michelle Colby & Keila combine two distinct styles
 and backgrounds to create a unique sound that pulls from their roots. Michelle comes from a small town just outside of Nashville where she was influenced by many types of music throughout her life. Kelia was born in Brazil. Her vocals have been compared to “chocolate”…smooth with with Latin undertones. Both write original music, play several instruments, and bend their vocals to create beautiful harmonies. Michelle Colby & Keila are a new acoustic duo currently performing throughout New England. See them on Facebook!
- Gael Force is an Irish duo. Sharon Galvin & Claire O’Brien were both born and raised in Ireland.
 They began playing together in January of 2009 and found a unique blend of vocals and percussion. They mix their traditional and contemporary Irish music influence into their love of a wide variety of music from the 60’s through today. Gael Force can be found playing at various cafes, pubs, restaurants and the like around New England. They are looking forward to entertaining our guests in an evening filled with music, FUN, and laughs! For more information about Gael Force and to listen to their music, please visit Facebook.
 APRIL-JUNE CONCERTS - FREE!
- Jenica Rayne & Lynne Hanson, April 6-8: Having worked together for several years, backing
 each others original work and as part of the acclaimed roots band: Calamity Janes, Canadians Jenica and Lynne are teaming up for an evening of fun, original entertainment. Jenica Rayne is a passionate songwriter, accomplished guitarist and seasoned performer - a story teller who draws her audience in with lyric driven songs that speak from the heart. She has released three critically acclaimed CD's Hall of Memories (1999), Essential Elements (2005), Live Rayne (2007) and several singles (2010) and (2011). Jenica’s live performance runs the emotional gamut, from the rueful, upbeat silliness of Call It What You Like, to the haunting spareness of Blues Skies Dreaming. "Jenica paints perfect pictures with her words that evoke deep feelings spoken from her soul to ours. A wonderful writer, with relaxed and humorous stage presence." - Linda Kidder. www.jenicarayne.com
- Lynne Hanson is a talented singer-songwriter. Her singing is reminiscent of Norah Jones and
 Alison Krauss, and she writes compelling lyrics and haunting melodies in the style of James Taylor. Her first CD, The Garden (under the band name, Chivaree, 2006) was named one of 2007’s top albums by CBC’s Fresh Air’s host, Jeff Goodes. Both the Garden, and her second cd, "All the Time", have received airplay on a number of CBC shows across the country, including Jurgen Goth’s Disc Drive, Shelagh Rogers’ new show, Canada Reads, and Jeff Goodes’ Fresh Air. www.chivaree.ca
- Kristi Martel, April 13-15: Voted
Rhode Island's Best Female Alt-Rock Vocalist, songwriter and
 avant-soul piano diva Kristi Martel has been featured on MTV/LOGO, NPR, WERS, and in Curve Magazine. Her powerful voice is at once sweet and bitter,
emotional and visionary, articulating prayers and quirky
autobiographical narratives in the same breath. Through Sealed Lip
Records she has released six CDs. Her newest album Ravengirl is full of joy, with the healing and transformation Kristi has undergone after her former life partner's suicide in 2003. Ravengirl received
a "highly recommended" from the Providence Journal and stellar reviews
from Motif Magazine, Bay Windows, Curve Magazine, and the Providence
Phoenix. Kristi has recorded demos for her full-length CD,
Sacred Whore, and is excited that they are going to be released on vinyl! The work focuses on the
universal in our human experience and our need for inner and world
peace. www.kristimartel.com
- This is a FAMILY WEEKEND. Click for info about the weekend.
- Kate Jordan & CJ McKenna, April 20-22: Kate Jordan and CJ McKenna have a special kind
 of connection, a harmony of emotion which is evident from the first note. Like a
favorite t-shirt, each time this duo appears at the Highlands, they bring a delightful mix of comfort, warmth and playfulness. Their music
reflects individual styles that while different, work together beautifully. It's acoustic, rhythmic, touching, funny, familiar and
sweet. Ten years of performances at the Highlands Inn has inspired more than one of their original songs and they plan to keep on
bringing the music, the laughter and the love! www.kateandcj.com/
- Jamie Anderson, April 27-29: Singer-songwriter-parking lot attendant Jamie Anderson has played her songs in hundreds of venues including women's music festivals, pride events and colleges. She has ten recordings including her newest, Better Than Chocolate. She’s country without the big hair, jazz without the weird chords and bluegrass without the whiney tenor with songs about klepto mother-in-laws, the joy of menopause and moving to the land of maple sugar and hockey. www.jamieanderson.com
- This is our OLDER WOMEN'S WEEKEND. Click for info about the weekend.
- Jennifer Matthews, May 4-6: Songstress Jennifer Matthews is a noted original
 singer/songwriter with a powerful dynamic vocal range. Her songs are missions from the frontlines of life and have been described as melodic, infectious and haunting. Jennifer has cultivated a sophisticated blend of rock with hints of mood & blues on her electric Baritone guitar. While maintaining her strong background in rootsy rock, she slings her blue Martin, combining both instruments equally into her distinctive style. Jennifer is currently working on her 7th full length record "Tales of a Salty Sweetheart" to be released in the Spring of 2012. www.jennifermatthews.com
- Kelli Dunham & Sinclair Sexsmith, May 11-13: Kelli Dunham (kellidunham.com) is an
 ex-nun, butch-identified stand-up comic and author of four books of humorous non-fiction, including two children's books being used by a conservative home schooling association in their science curriculum. She has appeared on Showtime, the Discovery Channel and was once asked to emcee a livestock auction. Her two comedy CDs “I am NOT a 12 Year Old Boy” and “Almost Pretty” are in regular rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio's Raw Dog mainstream Comedy Station. She was the winner of the 2007 Fresh Fruit Festival Award of Distinction for stand up comedy, but t is unlikely that she will ever again be called distinguished.
- Sinclair Sexsmith writes the award-winning personal online project Sugarbutch Chronicles: The
 Sex, Gender, and Relationship Adventures of a Kinky Queer Butch Top at sugarbutch.net. She has contributed to more than a dozen anthologies, including four Best Lesbian Erotica collections.
More information about her events, workshops, and projects at mrsexsmith.com.
- Linq, May 18-20: Linq is a modern-day protest singer, but don’t expect
 some wide-eyed hippie cooing about love and daisies. Her music will make you want to dance around and then go out and call your congressman. She’s
released multiple CDs, receives international airplay, and she was voted Musical Artist of 2009 in the Pride in the Arts Music Awards. Her song “Change the Picture” was one of the 22 nominees in the Political Song category in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards (world’s largest with 560,000 song submissions).
She was named OUTstanding OUTMusician for her music and activism in the 7th Annual 2011 OUTMusic Awards, and Curve Magazine calls her song “No Person on the Line” the ‘best healthcare rage song ever.’ www.linqmusic.com/
- 3girlZband, June 1-3: 3girlZ have been rocking Canada and the U.S. for the past decade,
 performing at festivals, clubs, special events, private parties, and wherever else they can plug in their guitars and play! With complex musical composition, engaging lyrics, dynamic vocals and their silly onstage antics, it's easy to see why the Girlz have a solid fan base that continues to grow with every performance. www.3girlzband.com
- Oxygen Edge, June 22-24: OUT of the Ozarks she ran, looking for anything that resembled
 Freedom. Finding only the possibility of something other than the expected. Oxygen Edge continues to speak her Truth through strong lyrics and enticing melodies. A singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, film producer, painter, photographer, bassist, guitar player, trumpet player, studio teacher – Oxygen explores all aspects of art to generate the tones and twists her fans have come to love. Oxygen Edge was nominated for an Out Music Award for Outstanding New Record, DF05 Live, while working and touring with SONiA and Disappear Fear… Oxygen Edge is a brilliant singer/songwriter and performer - Jay, Host of Closet Talk. www.oxygenedge.com
JANUARY-MARCH 2012 CONCERTS
APRIL-JUNE CONCERTS
JULY-SEPTEMBER CONCERTS
OCTOBER-DECEMBER CONCERTS
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