We play folk, classic rock and kids songs – and we have a box of musical toys for the kids to play along!
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Dale & Friends
Author: Lori Fassman
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Bluegrass Anxiety
We are an offshoot of a large local jam group called “Bluegrass Therapy”, playing a variety of old and new(ish) songs in the bluegrass style.
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Ergo Canto
Ergo Canto is a folk music duo composed of Paul Beck and Leslie Bryant. They perform a wide variety of original songs, covers, and traditional folk material. In addition to vocals, you may hear six- and twelve-string guitars, fiddle, flute, mandolin, harmonica, and more!
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Runaway Truck Ramp
Runaway Truck Ramp is the duo of “Human Jukebox” Rick Cande (guitar, harmonica, percussion) and “Squeezebox Susy” Susanna Doyle (accordion, mandolin). Tunes you know, and originals that sound like you know them, with roots/Americana flavor and rock/pop/swing/blues spices.
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Lindsay Straw
Blending evocative Celtic folk with breezy American folk, Lindsay Straw delivers a broad mix of songs in a rich alto with complex guitar and Irish bouzouki accompaniment.
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The Silver Minors
David Sibel and Mark Abare are members of the local bluegrass community and have a delightful, fun repertoire! David accompanies himself on guitar and Mark will be playing banjo and singing harmony vocals.
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Jean Monroe
Piano “professor” J. Kerenaith Munro (Jean’s steampunk alter ego) enlivens the market with with sunny ragtime, music-hall, and dance tunes from the turn of the last century and before.
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The 94s
The 94s are a Boston-based band led by the vocals of Nicole Cuff and the songwriting of James Cuff, with memorable songs and poetic, thought-provoking lyrics. They are artists and storytellers and have shared stages and compilations with artists such as The Ghost of Paul Revere, Aubrey Haddard, Beane, Dylan Dunlap, and Alisa Amador. Their two albums, Undiscovered Country and Somerland, single “Smooth Sailing” and brand new third album Mercy are now out on all platforms. You can check them out at the94s.com. Metronome Magazine calls Undiscovered Country “One of the best duo albums of the year.”
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The Potato Shakers
The Potato Shakers play an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, folks, and classic country favorites.
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The Simones
The Simones met through the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston and have been performing traditional and contemporary folk music together for nearly 30 years. Don’t be surprised if they toss in an occasional show tune or other unexpected number to shake things up!
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AMC Music
Acton-based acoustic rock duo, featuring Alexis (a Massachusetts native) and Justin (from Santa Catarina, Brazil). They play the songs you know and love, spanning genres, decades, and cultures, mainly focusing on pop and rock hits from the ’60s to now.
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The Weekly Market Season is Over!
Our Winter Market will be held on November 24th in the West Acton Villageworks – stay tuned for details!
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Queenie Care
August 20 and September 24
Handmade CBD body care, MA hemp licensed producer and multi-award winner. All of our products are made with natural organic ingredients and are chemical free. Due to personal allergies all of our products are free from any peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, sesame and gluten.
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Welcome back to ABFM, at the Elm Street playground in West Acton, for our 15th season!
State Senator Jamie Eldridge will once again ring our opening bell promptly at 10am.
Please look at our beautiful website and sign up for our newsletter, both of which will include a weekly current vendor list. Check it out! Or dig a little deeper on the site to view our complete vendor, artisan, community table, and performer schedules.
We are excited to host a fantastic mix of returning vendors as well a bunch of newbies, bringing a wide variety of goods to the Elm Street playground for your shopping pleasure.
And something extra for our market goers! Each week before the market opens, Revolution Community Yoga will be offering free Yoga classes, on the field next to the market, at 9:30 each Sunday. Bring your mat!
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Spellbound Candle Co.
June 18 and September 24
At Spellbound Candle Company, we are passionate about crafting high-quality candles that are both environmentally friendly and ethically sourced. Each candle is hand-poured using premium soy wax, ensuring a clean burn that is free from harmful toxins. Our scents are carefully curated to evoke the essence of magic and enchantment. We draw inspiration from nature, mythology, and the occult to create scents that are truly spellbinding. We invite you to explore our collection and discover the magic for yourself.
http://www.spellboundcandlecomp.com/
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Virginia Wood
July 30 and September 3
Functional Stoneware pottery and Lampwork glass
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Dorsey Studio and Stitches by Sammy
July 16 and 23, October 1
Cynthia Dorsey is a trained painter with a BA in studio art from Wesleyan University who does plein air painting and works out of her studio in Boxborough MA. She uses mainly oils to capture New England landscape views on canvas. Small original oil paintings of local scenes, stone coasters with images of the painted scenes, as well as hand-crafted ornaments/sun catchers made from vintage and antique glass drawer pulls and glass beads will be available at the market. Later dates (7/23 and 10/1) will include hand-crocheted items such as hats, bags and whimsical animals crafted by Samantha Lukas of Stitches by Sammy.
Vocalist Maria Frattura shares her interpretations of sophisticated pop tunes accompanied by Keith Kirkpatrick on piano and vocal harmonies.
A vocalist who has played guitar and bass for more than 50 years, Bob enjoys a variety of music – pop, rock, country, folk. Bob plays locally with many Irish-American bands and hosts a monthly open mic in Billerica.
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The Grateful Dads
An acoustic, folk-rock band playing a wide range of music from “Oldies but Goodies” to Americana. From Hank Williams to John Denver and Bob Dylan to The Grateful Dead. Lots of music for kids — and they can play along with provided shakey eggs, maracas, tambourines, and bongos.
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No Yoga This Week
Pre-market yoga is canceled for June 23rd. Check back again next week!
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See you in June!
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Cancellations This Week
The following vendors are not able to be at market this week:
- Joyberry
- Small Farm
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Family Story Time
Please join us for a family story time hosted by the Acton Memorial Library on select Sundays. We’ll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! All ages welcome. Please bring a picnic blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Event may be cancelled in cases of inclement weather. For other events at the library, please see our online calendar at ActonMemorialLibrary.org/calendar.
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Yoga at the Market
Our friends at Revolution Community Yoga are offering FREE Yoga classes outdoors each Sunday at 9:30–10am, next to the market, just before our opening bell. All are welcome! Classes are held each Sunday the market is open, weather permitting — check their website (yogaacton.com) to confirm. The classes take place in the grassy area near the tennis court. They recommend you bring your own yoga mat, a towel/blanket, water, and sunscreen (and anything else you need for yourself!).
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Dominique Lecomte
Images, Voyages, Impressions, Prints (woodcuts & Linocuts), Photos, Cards, Books
September 28 and October 12
https://www.facebook.com/lecomtedominique
https://www.instagram.com/imagesvoyagesimpressions/
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Works from the Woods
August 10 and September 14
Works from the Woods features handmade items created in the deep dark woods of central Massachusetts. Items include pottery, lampworked glass, slumped glass and other goods inspired by nature.
https://worksfromthewoods.store/
https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolclay
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Angus Arts
Brought up by a mother who was an accomplished painter, Lis Angus grew up watching her mom work. She ended up incorporating some of the techniques she learned into her art. As a physics teacher, she spent years on the topics of light and color.