Pleased to be included in this California-based online show produced and hosted by Dave Williams. First Second and Third Sundays Selected songwriters sing ten minute sets, The hosts Dave and Daphna interview the songwriters. Last couple of shows have been fun watching for me. My slot will be late in the show. around 10.40 Eastern.

Youtube link for listers is on the homepage: OpenMicAmerica.com

Performers: Mike Simpson - Saratoga, CA Ann Gray - Norfolk, VA Clancy - Vancouver, WA Steve Andersen - Alameda, CA Stacy Cake - Corvallis, OR Max, Berkeley - CA Ciarán Mac Gowan - San Francisco, CA Ben James - Santa Cruz, CA Robin Greene - Jacobs Eugene, OR Rick Drost - Cambridge, MA

Performers:

John O'Leary is producing another live songwriter showcase at the Lilypad. Vaxxed and Masked per city requirements. So far, performers are John O'Leary and Abigail Arndt Colin McGovern Rick Drost

Lily pad offers great sound system, light beverage service.

Pleaed to be able sing live with Jay Psaros and Friends at Loretta's

PB&J PRESENTS: Songwriters in the Round LIVE at Loretta's Last Call Featuring: Mike Cavanaugh Dann Russo Adam Davis Marcus Fakler Jay Psaros John Fiander Rick Drost Matt Frank Chris Dagnese Jared Torchetti Aksel Allouch Forest Romm

Thanks to Harley Hewitt of DSA and Michael Roth of "Get Off My Lawn" a new group for mature songwriters,
There will be an online showcase with many of the GOML bunch -
all friends from FAR-West, FARM, and NERFA - We'll all do one song apiece; expect an interesting a varied show from great songwriters.

Here's the performer list
Brant Miller
Kerry Kean
Peter Lehndorff
Rick Drost
Kim Ware
Cheryl Cawood
Tina Ross
Kirby Heard
Michael & Nell

More details and Url as they Appear.. Certainly FB Live on https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/

Please to be performing in Aaron Tornberg's new community oriented Music and Arts center in Lawrence. Linda Marks, Rick Drost, Zoe Levitt, and dean Stevens will do ~ 30 minute sets.

Vaccine and Masks required.

NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) is Online this year with a great run of events and performances. buy a ticket (20-40 dollars) at nerfa2021.com
My Guerilla Showcase Performances:

Thursday Nov 11 10 PM - Get Off My Lawn Showcase (my 15 min slot at 11:45)
Michael Roth has assembled friends from FAR-West and FARM and NERFA for a showcase with seasoned performers.

Here is Michael's description, and the cast and schedule: A Showcase for Late Bloomers at the 2021 NERFA Conference November 11, 2021 10:00 p.m. Eastern

Featuring: 10:00 Cheryl Cawood https://cherylcawood.com
10:15 Peter Lehndorff https://lehndorff.com/music/
10:30 Tina Ross https://tinarossmusic.com/
10:45 Michael and Nell https://www.michaelandnell.com
11:00 Kerry Kean https://www.kerrykean.com/
11:15 Amy Dixon-Kolar
11:30 Penelope Salinger
11:45 Rick Drost https://www.rickdrostsongs.com/
12:00 Michael R.J. Roth https://easyheroes.com
(All times Eastern Standard Time)

A rag-tag group of irregulars who got together at FARM to fight the establishment. Or at least sing to it.

Sat 1:00 AM Eastern Decent Exposure showcase - half hour in the Round with Tina Ross and Terra Spencer . Thanks to Sam Edelston, Mandolin King, for setting this up

I'll be swapping songs online with new Hampshire friends Dan and Faith Dan and Faith Senie's Midweek Song Swap this week. It's always a good time to sing with them,.

The youtube link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsTFHNgVgOQ

https://www.facebook.com/events/443165563831062/?notif_id=1635816162898853&notif_t=plan_admin_added&ref=notif

This is Folk Alliance Regional Midwest Conference; This year it's all virtual. Register at Farmfolk.org. Presentations and workshops during the day, Music afternoon, evening and late. All times are Eastern.

Two appearances Wed Oct 27 Performance Lane 1 - 6:50-70 PM 10 minutes

Friday Oct 29 Petty Chavez Private showcase - 10:30 PM - 20 minutes

The October Loop Show is Online, and will feature Tina Ross Erin Ash Sullivan Eric Gulliksen (Snake) Rick Drost

This will be online at The Loop at the Armory FB page It will also be livestreamed at the loop at the armory Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pvJk8sAPpjQxys0nb9bHQ

We'll each do 30-35 min sets from our homes, no breaks, since it's online Tips appreciated.

Loop shows restarted in September 2021, are on third Thursdays. Thanks John Mark for founding this, and Linda Marks an the other volunteers, and the Armory for keeping this series going. FB group for Loop at the Armory is https://www.facebook.com/groups/605186336292335 Thanks Dan Senie for all the tech support setting up the live streaming.

Had a great time here in 2019. Hoping to hear old friends and new friends. You must register for the conference for access. Guerrilla showcases TBD

Every third Saturday Barry Adelman of Music for Humanity assembles a few songwriters for a benefit concert for Music for Humanity- Concert is often in this coffeehouse in the Catskills to sing half hour sets. Honored to be invited back in 2021. Other singers TBD.

Pleased to be returning to the Hudson Valley area. Show at 7.30. Barry advises "come early, doors at 7, to get a good seat"

Proceeds benefit Music for Humanity, which has raised over 100,000 over the last ten years for Music Scholarships www.musicforhumanity.org www.nobleroasters.com

Check out music for humanity, dedicated to helping people share music.

Every week Thursday afternoon my FAR-West friend Arielle Silver hosts a book discussion and song show. I'm honored to be her guest for this session. We'lll talk about literature we've been reading, and share some songs.

I've been listening to several of these sessions and love discovering new (or forgotten) books to read, and hearing the songs.

The show is 2PM Pacific time; 5PM Eastern It will come up Live on Arielle Silver's Facebook page at the appointed time. It will also appear at the time on found.ee/TomesAndTunes which gets you over to Arielle's Youtube page.

More details as they become available. I'm looking forward to the interview and sharing songs.

Past shows are archived on https://ariellesilvermusic.com/tomes-tunes Always interesting discussions and great songs

John O'Leary has assembled another showcase of fine singer songwriters for the evening.
Appearing (so far)
Lee Zangari,
Colin McGovern,
Rick Drost,
Forest Romm,
Abigail Arndt and John O'Leary

Jay Psaros (PB & Jay Records) presents a weekly showcase at Union Brewhouse.
Always good music, great food here (try the Onion Rings)

This night he's Featuring:
Catherine King
Crit Harmon
Rick Drost
Hosted by Mike Nolan

Hancock Depot Cabaret is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special Saturday Night show. Happy to be be doing a 20 minute set among the many great New England songwriters I've seen there. David Young, Susan Lang, and volunteers have assembled a stunning venue at the Depot, along a historic railroad line. Sets by: Blame it on Sally
Decatur Creek
Sugarbush Road
Rick Drost

Honored to be in this company, and to be singing live again!

Sorry, we all thought better to cancel this trip given the rising spread of Delta Variant I'll be returning Madeline Island, WI the first week in August. Friends have arranged to have me sing in the Bell St. Gallery - features art, a cafe, and music. 1-4 PM Friday Aug 6.

Carlin Tripp collects 6-8 songwriters to play short sets. I've alweays enjoyed hearing the songwriters at these events. Restarted recently, friends have reported fun nights at this Union Brewhouse location. Thanks, Jay Psaros. I'm happy to be finally poking my nose out live. Good food, good company.

Dar Williams' annual songwriting retreat is at the Stony Point Center this year. Looking forward to seeing some old friends, and meeting a lot of new people. Hoping to take a deep breath in this lovely environment and get a jumpstart on some new songs.

Hope to catch up with Rocky Neck folks out here; Going to view fireworks; I'll get to sing a little I'm told.

Join singer-songwriters Linda Marks, Mark Bishop Evans, Craig Sonnenfeld and Rick Drost in the round Outside At The Armory. Poet Beatriz Alba opens. Free Admission. Tickets required for COVID protocols. Here's the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outdoors-at-the-armory-songwriters-in-the-round-tickets-155732077837