The Old Sloop Coffeehouse is an outreach project of the First Congregational Church.  It seeks to offer good music in a variety of styles at affordable prices.  Coffee, tea, and a variety of baked goods are available.  Performances are in the church's handicapped-accessible Fellowship Hall.

All performances are general admission.  The Old Sloop Coffeehouse does not sell tickets in advance.  However, reservations are accepted.  Call 978-546-3551 or send email to reservations@oldsloopcoffeehouse.org to make a reservation.  Be sure to specify the performance in which you are interested, the number of seats you would like to reserve, and a means of contacting you.  A staff member will confirm your reservation.  All performances begin at 7:30PM unless otherwise indicated.  Doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each performance.

Click here for maps and directions. Click here for information about parking.

Click here for a list of past performances at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse.

The Old Sloop Coffeehouse is a member of the Boston Area Coffeehouse Association.

March 20 -- Overboard

Founded in the spring of 2006, Overboard is a male a cappella group from Boston. Although Overboard's repertoire consists primarily of contemporary pop/rock songs, including covers from such artists as Rascall Flatts, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles, the group remains true to its a cappella roots and continues to perform classic selections such as "Blue Moon," "In The Still of the Night" and "Stand By Me."  In 2007, Overboard was selected as a top five finalist in the Boyz II Men/CBS Early Show A Cappella Quest competition.  In April 2009, Overboard’s CD “Tidings” received a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA) nomination for "Best Holiday Album" and, a track from the album, a dance remix of "We Three Kings," won the award for "Best Holiday Song."  Overboard recently released its fifth album: “Help”, a concept album telling the story of love lost and found through the music of the Beatles.  Learn more about Overboard and listen to their music at http://www.overboardvocals.com.  The suggested contribution for this concert is $10 for adults, $5 for people younger than 18 or older than 65, and a maximum of $20 for families.

April 30 -- Jon Macey and Steve Gilligan with Mike Cangemi

Jon Macey and Steve Gilligan are songwriters and musicians who have a deep admiration for American folk and country music. Both have been professional musicians for many years, and are accomplished in the pop, rock & contemporary folk music worlds. They blend these elements to put a unique spin on old time, rock & roll, country, folk, and pop music, creating a sound that is at once completely original and familiar. Steve and Jon are both lead singers, and they blend their voices in wonderful two part harmony.  They typically use mandolin or mandocello in combination with acoustic guitar to create a simple but full sound out of simplicity. Besides playing songs from Everything Under the Sun, their debut CD as a duo, their live shows include their take on great songs by some of their favorites: Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, The Louvin Brothers, Hank Williams, and many others.  Learn more about Jon Macey and Steve Gilligan at http://www.myspace.com/jonmaceyandstevegilligan.  Mike Cangemi is a singer/songwriter from Gloucester whose songs are refreshing and opinionated and whose performances are true and honest.

May 22 -- Brad Byrd

Brad Byrd is an indie-rock singer/songwriter who makes his home in Rockport.  Brad's debut album "The Ever Changing Picture" was recorded and mixed in Los Angeles, CA by producer/mixer Evan Frankfort (Wallflowers, Jayhawks).  Songs from this album have been featured in over 20 television
shows, independent films, and national ad campaigns, and have been played on radio stations.  "You're Good" was used in 2004 in UPN's Jake 2.0, "The Ever Changing Picture" can be heard in the 2005 independent film "All Aboard the Crazy Train" featuring Ben Stiller, Eddie Vedder, and Laird Hamilton, and "Gold" played  during the 2006 ESPN Winter X Games when snowboarder Shawn White accepted his gold medal.  Brad will perform with bassist Donnie Knowles and drummer Ken Knowles.  Learn more about Brad Byrd at http://www.bradbyrdofficial.com.

August 13 -- Jon Shain

Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter from Durham, North Carolina who's been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style - combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Jon grew up in Haverhill, attended Duke University, studied with with a number of the great older NC blues players, and played in Big Boy Henry‘s backing band. Jon founded folk-rock ensemble Flyin' Mice, with whom he recorded four CDs and shared stages with luminaries such as David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, Leon Russell, Dave Matthews Band, and the Dixie Dregs. His solo career has seen the release of six critically-acclaimed CDs and appearances with John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and others. Jon's latest CD, Times Right Now, released in November 2009, is already being hailed as the best recording of his career. Learn more about Jon Shain at http://jonshain.com.