Not Just Another Coffeehouse has offered a community venue for outstanding music: Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, Jug Band, Classical Indian, Cabaret, Jazz, French Canadian, Irish, and more since 2012. The historic Unitarian Meetinghouse in Sharon, Massachusetts, comes alive with music. And in addition to the music, we serve delicious home-made desserts and free trade beverages.
Please check the calendar for dates and events.
You can pay at the door (there is always enough room) – $20 or whatever you can afford (no one is ever turned away). Children are free.
Jenna Nicholls
singer/songwriter
Saturday October 25, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7:00.
Suggested donation $20
In a tapestry of sound, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: strumming her ukulele with the spirit of New Orleans or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies, like vintage vinyl spun anew, carry the weight of memory and promise of tomorrow. With three albums under her belt, her songs have found their way into the heart of cinema and the pulse of television. On the road she shared stages with legends like Ingrid Michaelson, and Oscar winner Glen Hansard. From the storied stages of Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre, Jenna’s music echoes through the night, a testament to the enduring power of song.“Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing. Jennapoints out universal moments in our lives and even though they’re personal to her, I don’t feel left out. The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing.”
– Melissa Ferrick, Singer Songwriter
“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears… The air changes. Pure mastery.”
– Glen Hansard, Oscar winning composer of “Once”
Kathleen Parks
Friday(Note Day Change) November 21, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7:00.
Suggested donation $20
Her writing leans toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove, and a playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music blends with her love for pop songwriting, funk rhythms, soulful vocals, and groove-based improvisation, making every performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end.
Kathleen is also a founding member of Twisted Pine and the duo Kat & Brad.
In 2017 she appeared as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a production of Peer Gynt.
She was a featured covergirl for Fiddler Magazine in 2022.
https://www.kathleenparksmusic.com/home
The Lion Sisters
Saturday January 17, 2026
Doors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7:00.
Suggested Donatoin $20
The Lion Sisters grew up on a farm in rural New England surrounded by music. They began learning fiddle (Josi) and guitar (Lily) at an early age and soon began creating music together. During the summers, the sisters performed at nearby farmers markets, events, and then at local music venues such as the Portsmouth Book & Bar and The Stone Church Music Club.
Josi and Lily work together writing their songs, combining topics they care about as well as stories their imaginations create. Their music is a fresh and contemporary take on their Bluegrass, Country, Celtic and Folk roots, and the lyrics are both playful and meaningful. The Lion Sisters hope to reach individuals of all ages by addressing relatable situations and sparking people’s love of music.
Their debut EP, released in January 2025, consists of six original songs recorded by Nashville music producer Jim Prendergast. They are excited to spend the summer sharing their music with audiences throughout New England at venues such as Ossipee Valley Music Festival and various summer concert series.
The Lion Sisters’ dedication to their musicianship, combined with their shared DNA, creates a beautiful new take on sister harmony and advanced instrumentation. When on stage, their love of music and each other becomes obvious. They can’t wait to continue on their musical journey together.
https://thelionsistersmusic.com/home
