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

      Home of MusicNow Foundation, Inc. is located in  Old Lyme at Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe.

       

      Stop in or send us a note using the form on the right.

      Home of MusicNow Foundation, Inc. is located in  Old Lyme at Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe.

       

      Stop in or send us a note using the form on the right.

           MEET OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS 

       

       

       

       

       

                                

                                                               

                                                                                                    

      Dan Stevens, Founder

      MusicNow Foundation, Inc.

      25 Years Acoustic Blues Artist

      Guitar Afficiando

      Gail K. Stevens, Director

      MusicNow Foundation, Inc.

      20 Years Marketing and Non-Profit Development Professional

      Piano Hopeful!

      Dr. Fred Carlin

      Opthamologist

      Nittany Eye Associates

      State College PA

      Often mistaken

      for  J.T. 

      Robin Stevens

      Director, Student Relations

      Penn State University

      State College PA

      Guitar & Majorette

      Mike Stevens

      President, PGA

      Champions Tour

      Ponte Vedra Beach FL

      Drummer Extraodinare

      Susan Knapp

      Chief Financial Officer

      Amazon, Blue Orgin, Inc.

      Seattle Washington

       

       Shower Singer Virtuoso

      Judith Beisler

      Photographer/Philanthropist

      Mystic CT

       

      Queen of the High Country 

      Harmony

      FRIEND SUPPORTING MEMBERS

      Justin Gellar

      Junior, Lyme Old Lyme H.S.

      MusicNow Foundation Intern

       

      Awesome Guitar & Singer

      Kip Sturgeon

      Postman, U.S. Postal Service

      MusicNow Fnd Mentor, Instructor & Teacher

       

      Multi-Talented Banjo, Guitar, Ukelele, Harp Artist

      MusicNow Foundation Staff

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      Our Staff is currently working remotely due to COVID-19.

      Milton Allen

      Retired Executive

      Passionate about

      Piano & Music

       

           Blunt White, VP

           Banker by Day

           Blues Harp Player by

            Night

      Micheal Vigeant

      CEO & President

      Great Blue Research, Inc.

      Hartford CT

      Music Enthusiast!

      Drop us a note . . . we want to hear from you!

      Steve Jungkeit, PhD

      Senior Minister

      First Congregational

      Church Old Lyme

       

      Music Passionata!

      Craig & Cathy Bishop

      Guitar Lover &

      Otherwise known as 12th Fret

      Meet Our Founding Members . . .

      Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief, Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief !  Music transcends race, social economic status, politics, gender and generational years.  Music bridges the gap bringing all to a universal crossroads of understanding, compassion, healing and empathy of the human spirit.  Please meet our friends of support who share our vision for the importance & relevance of music in all our lives most important our youth and young adults.

      Steven J. Knapp

      CEO & President

      Renewable Energy Products, Inc.

      Westport CT

      Jazz Enthusiast!

       

      Mike Knapp

      President,

      Metavinci Web Design

      Architects

       

      Indi Rock Lover

      Dorothy Ames

      Grammas Attic

      Music is in her soul!