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.
Our Core...
Nightingale's 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, Nightingale's has been attributed to many performance “firsts” of young teens and adults building confidence, talent, and opportunities. We serve as a springboard for 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 K. Stevens
Co-Founder, President
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
Co-Founder, Director
MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
For the last 20 years Gail has specialized in non-profit development, including grant writing, marketing and event planning. Her diverse work history includes 20 years with American Airlines, plus event planning for the NFL's Super Bowls and Pro-Bowls in New York.
Founding Members
Dr. Fred Carlin
Ophthalmologist
Nittany Eye Associates
State College, PA
Often mistaken for J.T.
Dan K. Stevens, Co-Founder
MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
25 Years Acoustic Blues Artist
Guitar Aficionado
Gail K. Stevens, Co-Founder
MusicNow Foundation, Inc.
Non-Profit Development and Marketing Professional
Piano Hopeful!
Robin Stevens
Director, Student Relations
Penn State University
State College, PA
Guitar & Majorette
Mike Stevens
Retired 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/Media Manager
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