The Andover Community
Coffeehouse & Open Mic.

A folk and acoustic music venue in the Town of Andover, NH.

Join us for our monthly concerts at the Highland Lake Grange Hall
(on the corner of Rte 11 & Chase Hill Road, East Andover, NH.)
Click here for a Map & Directions.

  • Admission is free.
  • Doors open at 6:00PM for for light dinner and refreshments
  • Sign-ups for for 6 open mic slots begin at 6:00PM. First come, first served.
  • The show starts at 7:00PM.
  • Open Mic musicians play 2 songs or ten minutes - whichever is shorter.
  • Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month, September through June.

Friday Jan 20, Coffeehouse is cancelled

Due to the severe weather predicted we have cancelled the Coffeehouse for tomorrow, Friday, January 20, at the Highland Lake Grange.

We hope that you all remain safe and well.

February 17, 2023

TBD

STAY TUNED

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May 16, 2025

Mary Fagan

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Mary Fagan

A free spirit and musical devotion have made Mary Fagan a true original with wide ranging influences. Backing herself solidly on guitar or piano, she floats seamlessly from jazz to folk, blues and rock. Influences range from Duke Ellington to The Grateful Dead, you can't fit her into just one musical category. But no matter what she plays, you will be captivated. Her voice delivers like it was forged in the blues then dipped in velvet.

The Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan have been big influences, as well as jazz artists such as Billie Holiday and Fats Waller. Texas has left it's mark with classic country & western swing from the likes of Ray Price & Bob Wills. Whether with a group or accompanying herself on guitar or piano, her vocals are striking. She is both gritty and pure, her winsome style could give a grey sky the blues.

January 16, 2026

Cara — Celtic and Traditional Music

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Cara

Cara is a five-person band focused on Celtic and traditional music. They blend up-tempo tunes with more melodic tunes. Most of the music is traditional but they have started to add their own music as two band members write tunes.

They met at the Concord Community Music School and played in an ensemble there. Hence the Celtic name “Cara,” meaning friends. They have played together for about thee years as a band and currently play about 15 to 20 gigs a year, including coffee houses. The money is very secondary; they just love playing and preforming music.

The band members are:

  • Lindy Head - Fiddle
  • Betsy Clark - Fiddle
  • Lois Reynolds - Flute and Whistle
  • Leanne Tigert - Mandolin
  • Charlie Head - Guitar

 

Stay Tuned

Announcing more shows soon!

Come on in. The music's fine

At Highland Lake Grange Hall on the corner of Rte 11 & Chase Hill Road, East Andover, NH.
Click here for a Map & Directions.

Doors open at 6:00PM for for light dinner and refreshments provided by the Andover Community Church. Sign-ups for open mic also begin at 6:00PM and then the show starts at 7:00PM.

Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month.

The shows start at 7:00 pm.

The show runs from 7:00PM until 9:30PM.
Open Mic musicians play 2 songs or ten minutes - whichever is shorter.

Admission is free.

Come to play or come to listen. Come and be welcome.

We are the New Hampshire Magazine Editor's Pick as the "2015 Best Open Mic Night" in the Granite State.

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT LARRY CHASE AT 735-5135 OR LBCHASE@AOL.COM

 

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