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Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse
September 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In an already rich live music scene, East Providence becomes a bit more robust with the addition of theย Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse, a unique place to gather for music, java and friends!
East Providence Heritage Arts, Inc.ย is partnering withย RI Songwriters Associationย to start the new coffeehouse which will be located within the cafeteria of the East Providence Senior Center at 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI. Theย Gathering Grounds Coffeehouseย debut show at takes place on Friday, September 13, 2024ย withย Louise Mosrieย headlining andย Tom Smithย opening the show.
Singer/songwriter Louise Mosrie hails from Tennessee, with a beautiful voice, and a talent for storytelling in every song. Sheโs won several performing songwriter awards (Solarfest, Wildlflower!), as well as awards for her songwriting at Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Songwriting Competition 2009 & 2020, (www.louisemosrie.com).
Hailing from Massachusetts, Tom Smith is a well-known talent in the New England folk scene and beyond or as one fan commented: โIf you could combine the DNA of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie with that of Robert Frost and Kermit the Frog you would end up with someone very much like Tom Smith.โ (www.tomsmithmusic.com)
Admission is free and refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.