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Next Show!- Johnsmith

Johnsmith is one of those artists so often under-recognized; he possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored or overlooked. For the past forty years, John has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner, John has released nine CD's to rave reviews, leads musical tours to Ireland, leads Idaho rafting trips, teaches songwriting and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville.

With his faded jeans, twinkly blue eyes, and his infectious smile, John immediately connects with his audiences. You get the sense of a man who loves his life, his family and friends, and who loves nothing more than sharing that love in song and stories all across this land.

"Exceptionally written songs, passionate vocals and intelligent lyrics..." Sing Out! magazine

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MUSIC PREVIEW

Johnsmith - "Family Artifacts" FAI 2016
04:04
"3000 Miles" - Ellis Paul - LIVE From The Fallout Shelter
04:49
I've Endured - Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet
03:25

EVENT Schedule

  • Johnsmith
    Johnsmith
    Fri, Sep 26
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    With his faded jeans, twinkly blue eyes, and his infectious smile, Johnsmith immediately connects with his audiences. You get the sense of a man who loves his life, his family and friends, and who loves nothing more than sharing that love in song and stories all across this land.
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  • Ellis Paul
    Ellis Paul
    Sat, Oct 11
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream.
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  • Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet
    Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet
    Sat, Nov 15
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music. They are joined Alex Lacquement on bass and Rachel Eddy on fiddle & guitar.
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ABOUT US

Here we are in Year 14 !

We invite you to explore live folk and singer/songwriter music in an intimate setting at Deer Creek Coffeehouse (DCC), a non-alcoholic venue located in the picturesque setting of Darlington, MD. DCC seats approximately 100 people at small, candlelit tables, in the friendly and cozy style of The Village, NYC coffee houses of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Now in its 14th season, DCC, a non-profit organization, is devoted to presenting professional acoustic recording artists from all over the U.S., Canada and sometimes Ireland and Wales.

The suggested donation amount for each show is $20 for adults and $5 for youth ages 13-21. Only cash and checks written to Deer Creek Coffeehouse are accepted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show. No one is turned away for inability to donate the amount. Homemade baked goods, non-sugary snacks, coffee tea, water and soda are sold for a nominal fee. The venue has an ADA accessible ramp. We reserve tables for those with limited mobility, i.e., wheel chairs, walkers, etc. 

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This program has been assisted by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council through the Harford County Cultural Arts Board. Alongside and in partnership with local government, schools, artists, and arts organizations, and the general community, the Cultural Arts Board's vision is to “preserve, enhance, and promote the culture of Harford County.”

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