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David Jacobs-Strain w/ Bob Beach

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Joe Crookston

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Next Show!- Joe Crookston

Ithaca, NY native Joe Crookston last performed here back in Nov. 2016 to a sold out crowd of 102. He's another one of our artists back by popular demand.

Joe is a force of nature and consummate entertainer with his skillful songwriting and amazing musicianship on a number of instruments from guitar, fiddle, banjo, bouzouki and who knows what else. He communes with the audience with his passion and love for what he does.

Joe has toured with Gordon Lightfoot and shared the stage with Judy Collins, Dar Williams, John Gorka, Shawn Colvin, Mary Gauthier and the Decmberists. Two of his songs, "Blue Tattoo" and "Brookly in July" have been made into feature films and are available on Amazon Prime. His album "Able, Baker, Charlie and Dog was awarded Album of the Year by Folk Allaince Int'l in 2019. Joe was chosen as Folk Alliance Intl's "Artist in Residence" (2016) and invited to colloborate and perform "The Letters of Florence Hemphill" as part of the keynote gathering featuring Judy Collins.

 

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MUSIC PREVIEW

Mercy Now--Joe Crookston
04:55
"Pass It Along" with strings!!!
05:07
Further From the Road--  David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach
05:42

EVENT Schedule

  • Joe Crookston
    Joe Crookston
    Sat, Oct 10
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    Joe Crookston is a master storyteller always seeking the creative edge. His music swirls with themes of lightness, darkness, clocks ticking, fiddle looping, weeping willows, slide guitar bending, cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth. Joe is a force of nature on stage.
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  • Scott Cook
    Scott Cook
    Sat, Nov 07
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    Scott Cook is an Edmonton-based folk singer-songwriter, relentless DIY troubadour, and roots balladeer known for his plainspoken, humanistic storytelling. He has spent decades touring worldwide and released multiple acclaimed independent albums.
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  • David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach
    David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach
    Sat, Dec 05
    Deer Creek Coffeehouse
    David Jacobs-Strain (resonator slide guitar) and Bob Beach (harmonica & flute) are a multigenerational, bicoastal duo who have been performing together since 2010. Their roots music can be described as a cross between Taj Mahal and Mark Knopfler.
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ABOUT US

Here we are in Year 15 !

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 15th 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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