The MusicNow Foundation, Inc.  is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Old Lyme, CT dedicated to the support of live music to engage, enrich, and educate youth through workshop programming, performance opportunities and musical mentorships nurturing creative and artistic growth in our children making music accessible to all.

                     

    

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      Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe

      Est. 2010

       

      To all our friends . . . 

       

      We find ourselves in unprecedented times--- finding ways to adapt to our new world continuing to bring you the very best in LIVE music.  We are redefining our platforms to Virtual Concerts---live yet streaming into the comforts of your own home.  While no replacement for in person . . We will get through this together hoping all enjoy our shows.  So pull up your seats and give a listen! 

      We are here for you! Nightingales Continues Curbside pick-up through May 2020.  xoxox

      Spring Hours: Temporarily

      Curbside Pick-up & Virtual

      Programming.

      Cafe:               Tues-Fri 11a-4p

      Pickin Party      Tuesdays 6-8p

      Group Fiddle      Wed       5-8p

      Friday Nite Live  Fridays   7-9p

      Sweet Sat Nites   Sats       7-9p

       

      Private Events by Appointment

       

       

      Virtual

      Friday Nite LIVE! 

      7-9p

       

       

       

      Friday, April 10th

      MusicNow Reunion . . 

      Braiden Sunshine

      Sophia Malli

      Grace Cuccia

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Friday, April 17th

      Billy Hamilton Opens

      Sophie Spaner

      Jess Kegley

      Cyra & Chloe 

       

       

       

       

       

       

      April 24th

      Teen Open Mic

      hosted by Sophie Spaner LIVE remote!

      Calling all teens 12-19 

      Step right up to sing a song or two. All levels welcomed

      for a fun night! 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       


       

       

       

       

       

       

       


       

       

      Our 2019-20 Supporters:

       

      Reynolds Subaru

      Blackhall Outfitters

      Brazen Youth and the Ashlawn Farms Recording Studios

      Divine Wine Emporium & Ken Turcotte

      George Haling, Photographer

      The Bee & Thistle Inn

      The Old Lyme Inn

      Sal's Restaurant

      Coffee's Country Market

      Dean Montgomery

      The Donovan Family (Deanna, Danny and

      Galen)

       

      And the kids of the MusicNow Foundation Family!

      Conn3cted

      Sophie Spaner

      The Sound

      Galen Donovan

      Jake Kulak and the Lowdown

      Braiden Sunshine

      Drew Cathcart

      Forever Fool

      Teddi Gudis

      Colby Swope

      Letterhead

      Chris Gregor

      Erik Simon-Vuoritie

      Colin MaGrath

      Chloe Morgan

      Music & Coffee People Love!

       

       

       

      Saturday Morning

      Music Workshops to

      Take Place Virtually! 

       Saturdays  10a-12n  

        Ukulele Workshop

        with Peter Magrane

        $10 donation-All levels!

        Ages 12-adult  Begins April 2020

       

       


       

       


       

       

       

       

      Sweet Saturday Nites

       

      April 11th  7-9p

      LIVESTREAMING . . . The one

      and only Frank Futusky!

      Tune in to FB liVE tonight!

       

       

      April 18th

      Richard Sleigh

      Presenting Virtual LIVE

      Richard Sleigh on Harmonica, Vocals & guitar!

       

      April 25th  7-9p

      Virtual SINGER-SONGWRITERS COFFEEHOUSE            

       

       

       

       

      Join Us for Our Monthly

      Singer-Songwriter's 

      Coffeehouse hosted by

      Dave Gregoire to celebrate and

      showcase the incredible talent of CT 

      Songwriters. Each Saturday Nite

      features songwriters that will dazzle!

      Singer-Songwriters to be announced!

       

      This Month:  Braiden Sunshine * 

       

      April 26th  2-5p

      Sunday BlueGrass Jam

      Virtual Jam!  Chime in!

      Join in the fun with these

      exceptional bluegrass performers!

      Always the last Sunday of Every

      month from 2-5!  Join Eben Salter as

      he runs this monthly jam!  See you  Sunday!  $5 Donation.