The Loft
A unique performance space for music of all genres
Incredible music can be found at the Mill in two beautiful, intimate spaces, outside in the Loft and inside on the second floor of the Mill. Small audiences mean musicians can perform and discuss their work. Manor Mill has shared music of all genres, including world-class talent from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, blues, jazz, bluegrass, rock and more.
Concerts and Conversations
Upcoming Live Performances
JUNE
Friday, June 7, 7-9PM
Abigail Lapell
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 - 9:30PM
Roy Book Binder
Sunday, June 9, 2-4PM
Bill Kirchen
Friday, June 14, 7-9PM
Carolyn Wonderland
with Shelley King opening
Saturday, June 15, 5-7PM
Music in Words
Thursday, June 20, 8-10PM
Highland Reverie and The Montvales
Friday, June 21, 8-10PM
"A Groovy Summer Solstice” with Ocean Celtic Quartet
Friday, June 28, 7:30 - 9:30PM
House of Hamill
Saturday, June 29, 8-10PM
The Twangtown Paramours
Sunday, June 30, 5-7PM
Madou Sidiki Diabaté
MAY
POSSESSED BY PAUL JAMES
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30-9:30PM
After 20 plus years working within the realms of special education and advocacy work, Konrad Wert known as the band Possessed by Paul James, continues this balance with yet another upcoming album, while in the classroom
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The Ebony Hillbillies
Friday, May 24, 8-10PM
Based in NYC, the Ebony Hillbillies have performed extensively at esteemed venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, on TV (BBC, Good Morning America, NBC, CBS). They are not only one of the last African-American string bands in this country, but they are the only string band based in NYC keeping an almost forgotten American musical legacy alive. Consisting of fiddle, banjo, washboard and bass fiddle, they have successfully created a following that has bridged a gap in audiences in pop, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues and beyond while maintaining their grassroots credibility.
“What a wonderful connection to all our humanity.”
The New York Times
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JUNE
ABIGAIL LAPELL
Friday, June 7, 7-9PM
Lapell’s deft lyrics jostle with love song tropes, grappling with love’s finitude and the irony of how codependency and longing are revered in popular music.
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ROY BOOK BINDER
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 - 9:30PM
Who can say they were friends with Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Bonnie Raitt, JJ Cale, and Hot Tuna? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the timeless music in his fingers. Featured on PBS, "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross, Roy Book Binder is keeping the tradition of American blues alive and growing.
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BILL KIRCHEN
Sunday, June 9, 2-4PM
Bill Kirchen is a founding father of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. His diesel-fueled licks drove Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top 10 nationwide. Bill went to the Grammys in 2001 for Country Instrumental Of The Year with his chicken-pickin’ composition Poultry In Motion, beat out by the great Earl Scruggs.
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CAROLYN WONDERLAND
Friday, June 14, 7-9PM
Her spine-chilling, soul-deep singing matches her guitar prowess note for note. And she has a knack for writing songs that sound like instant classics. With Shelley King opening
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Music in Words
with Judith Krummeck & Molly Aronson
Saturday, June 15, 5-7PM
Where words leave off... music begins! Join us for a special night! "Music in Words" will complement Manor Mill Gallery's "Architectural Appeal" exhibition, and author Judith Krummeck will read from her novel, "The Deceived Ones" along with cellist Molly Aronson.
Highland reverie and THE MONTVALES
Thursday, June 20, 8-10PM
Influenced by the rich musical heritage of Appalachia, Luke and Madison Morris’ sound is rooted in the folk traditions they grew up in. Nonetheless, they use folk tradition as a jumping-off point into new sonic landscapes and imaginative songwriting.
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“There’s something to be said for simplicity in songwriting and The Montvales, a duo from Knoxville, Tennessee, have captured the essence of melody and feel on their new bluegrass/folk single ‘Oh Louise‘. The catchiness comes from their sweet vocal interplay and banjo playing that provides the rhythm, swing and highly hummable melodies.”
— Post to Wire
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"SUMMER SOLSTICE: SEIZE THE DAY” WITH OCEAN CELTIC QUARTET
Friday, June 21, 8-10PM
The Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year, and was celebrated throughout the Celtic world as the peak of the Sun’s awesome power. Come hear the award-winning Maryland/Virginia Celtic ensemble, the OCEAN Celtic Quartet, in a program of traditional and original music celebrating the mystery and symbolism of the Sun. OCEAN’s soaring vocals, fiery fiddle tunes, and rollicking button accordion will have your heart swelling and your toes tapping.
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HOUSE OF HAMILL
Friday, June 28, 7:30 - 9:30PM
Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages.
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THE TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS
Saturday, June 29, 8-10PM
Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, folk, and blues anthems.
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Madou Sidiki Diabaté
Sunday, June 30, 7-9PM
Join us for an experience of the history, power, magic and guidance of the West African Kora with world renowned 71st-generation virtuoso Madou Sidiki Diabaté, accompanied by his longtime student Salif Bamakora, as the duo explore and interpret the traditional repertoire of songs and stories of the Djeli, or Griots, the hereditary keepers of knowledge encoded in music.
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Interested in performing at Manor Mill? Please use this form or email theloft@manor-mill.com
Brad Selko
National Music Curator
Brad Selko grew up loving music and sharing this passion with others. Among many musical endeavors, Brad was founder, owner and director of the Hot August Music Festival, formally known as the “Hot August Blues Festival", which started on his farm here in Monkton. Brad ran the festival for 28 years, overseeing its transition to Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville where thousands of music fans still attend annually.
Emerson Probst
Regional Music Curator
Emerson has been playing bluegrass and folk music around Baltimore since an early age. After a career as an author recruiter in educational publishing, he works with his family real estate business to sponsor charity music events, pulling together local musicians for jams and open mics. His monthly blog "Hereford Music News" features these efforts and can be found at https://herefordmusicnews.com/
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need to bring my own chair?
A: Nope! We will have enough chairs to seat everyone, seating is first come, first serve.
Q: Is there food? Drinks?
A: We have snack concessions for sale but no hot food. We recommend bringing food from home or a local restaurant and finding a spot to sit and enjoy it before the show. We provide water and have sodas for sale.
Q: Is there alcohol for sale?
A: No. We do not sell any alcoholic beverages onsite, but you are welcome to byob. (If you can avoid the red wine, we would greatly appreciate that as we have very old and very beautiful hardwood floors)
Q: What time do the doors open?
A: Doors are typically open at least 1 hour prior to the show. The Gallery and Gift Shop are open Wed-Sun 12-6pm so make sure to leave time for shopping before the show!
Q: How early should I arrive?
A: We recommend showing up at least 30 minutes before the show starts to get a good parking spot and to get seated for the show.
Q: Is parking limited?
A: Yes! We strongly encourage carpooling, but we monitor ticket sales so that we may accommodate everyone attending concerts.
Q: Do I need to bring my tickets/confirmation email to the show with me?
A: No, your name will be on the list at the front desk- please check in upon arrival before heading up to The Loft.
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