Old Tavern Concert Series & Music Calendar

The Old Tavern Concert Series: A wonderful free live concert series held at the inn. And our regular live music calendar at Phelps Barn. See the schedules here.

The Old Tavern Music Schedule

In the winter, our dining room opens early at 5 p.m. on Sunday nights to complement The Old Tavern Concert Series and many times we have special dinners and always special entrees. Check below for details. All shows are free of charge, and all are welcome!

Saturday, November 22: Live music at Phelps Barn featuring Shingle the Roof

Shingle The Roof is an old-time string band, featuring Maple Leaf Music's Kate Spencer playing banjo, guitar, vocals; Jerry Devokaitis on guitar, mandolin, vocals; and, Tim Woodbridge on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and vocals. These three old friends have been playing traditional music together for more than 40 years. Their extensive repertoire is drawn from many original sources, and the band plays and sings old timey, old country and bluegrass numbers with the occasional ragtime or blues tune thrown in for good measure.

8:30 - 10 p.m.
Phelps Barn

Saturday, December 6: Live music at Phelps Barn featuring Draa Hobbs

Grafton's own Draa Hobbs, jazz guitarist is a great entertainer. Enjoy our full bar and light appetizers in Phelps Barn. Come hang out or top off your night after dinner in The Old Tavern restaurant.

8:30 - 10 p.m.
Phelps Barn

Sunday, December 21: Old Tavern Concert Series Presents A Christmas Concert with Alki Steriopolous

Pianist, singer and composer -- Alki Steriopolous is known for his unique compositions. This incredibly diverse musician's career has included conducting on Broadway, touring the world as a concert artist, and recording, arranging, and performing with stars as diverse as Richie Havens to Joel Gray. His Christmas Concert is one not to be missed - and typtically ends in a wonderful sing-along for all ages! Pair this show with the first Sunday Supper and make an evening out of it!

3 p.m. show
Phelps Barn

Sunday, January 18: Old Tavern Concert Series Presents Samirah Evans Ensemble

Jazz singer Samirah Evans - along with an ensemble of musicians - will perform a mix of jazz, blues and R&B, New Orleans style, for a show that is sure to delight!

3 p.m. show
Phelps Barn

The Old Tavern concert series has been revived thanks to generous donations by Old Tavern guests and Grafton residents through the Grafton Fund, a giving program of the Windham Foundation.