Mission
The MusicNow Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the support of live music to engage, enrich, and educate youth through musical workshops, programs, lessons, mentorships and performance opportunities making music accessible to all.
About
Nightingales Acoustic Café, a charming acoustic music café, is home to the MusicNow Foundation, Inc., located on Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT.
Serving up the best in live, local and homegrown talent, a simple grab-n-go or stay menu, the best in melodic coffee brews, harmonic teas, cocoas and seasonal sweet and savory smoothies.
Nightingales has been attributed to many performance “firsts” of young teens building confidence, talent, and opportunities serving as a springboard to future artistic development though our diverse programs.
MusicNow Foundation Staff
Nightingale's is a collaboration of husband and wife team Dan and Gail Stevens. Together, the pair bring a passion for music, atmosphere and community that will warm your heart and feed your soul as you enjoy a treat in the quaint, historic village of Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Dan Stevens
Founder, MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
Full time blues musician "Ramblin" Dan Stevens has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. His unique style includes use of a homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" and one stringed "Diddly Bow", both primitive blues instruments. Both are for sale at Nightingale's. A finalist in the International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis TN and protégé of the legendary Dave Van Ronk.
Gail K. Stevens
Director, MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
Gail has a diverse background in the non-profit sector, tourism and events planning including a stint working for American Airlines and also for the NFL in New York planning events for the Super Bowl. Her visual sense is impeccable as you will see when you visit Nightingale's.
Founding Members
Dr. Fred Carlin
Ophthalmologist
Nittany Eye Associates
State College, PA
Often mistaken for J.T.
Dan Stevens, Founder
MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
25 Years Acoustic Blues Artist
Guitar Aficionado
Gail K. Stevens, Director
MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
20 Years Marketing and Non-Profit Development Professional
Piano Hopeful!
Robin Stevens
Director, Student Relations
Penn State University
State College, PA
Guitar & Majorette
Mike Stevens
President, PGA
Champions Tour
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Drummer Extraordinaire
Susan Knapp
Chief Financial Officer
Amazon, Blue Origin, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Shower Singer Virtuoso
Judith Beisler
Photographer/Philanthropist
Mystic, CT
Queen of the High Country Harmony
Steven J. Knapp
CEO & President
Renewable Energy Products, Inc.
Westport, CT
Jazz Enthusiast!
Mike Knapp
President
Metavinci Web Design Architects
Indie Rock Lover
Supporting Members
Blunt White
Vice President
Banker by Day
Blues Harp Player by Night
Steve Jungkeit, PhD
Senior Minister
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Music Passionata!
The Late Milton Allen
Retired Executive
Passionate about Piano & Music
Craig & Cathy Bishop
Guitar Lover & Otherwise known as 12th Fret
Dorothy Ames
Gramma's Attic
Music is in her soul!
Kip Sturgeon
Postman, U.S. Postal Service
MusicNow Foundation Mentor, Instructor & Teacher
Multi-Talented Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele, Harp Artist
MusicNow Foundation Staff
Angel Santos Burres
General Manager
Café Person
Hospitality Committee
Annual Appeal Committee
Event Committee
Programming Committee