CranFest in the Courtyard Season 7 2025

"WORLD CLASS MUSIC, SMALL TOWN SETTING"

Thursdays July 10- August 14 2025

 ‘The 204’ (Harwich Cultural Center (map)

Join us for Season 7 outdoors in the Courtyard of ‘The 204’ (Harwich Cultural Center at the former Middle School) for a series of SIX acoustic concerts beginning July 10, 2024. Individual shows will have a $25 admission (with a season pass available for $100 for all 6 shows until MAY 1). Your paid reservation ( that’s your ‘ticket’ ) means that your name will be at the door; check in beginning at 545PM.

(Concerts RAIN OR SHINE will move into the auditorium*** in case of wet weather.)

BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET OR LAWN CHAIR TO SIT ON THE GRASS

Doors 5:45 PM, MUSIC 6:30 PM

Why not PACK A PICNIC or bring takeout if you like.

PLEASE NOTE, we will NO LONGER be selling ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Soft drinks will be available.

All shows $25 per person.

SEASON PASS ON SALE now @$100 PER PERSON, SAVE $60 until may 1

"WORLD CLASS MUSIC, SMALL TOWN SETTING"

From across the country,

Our 2025 series offers an exceptional range of talent

second to no stage on Cape Cod

Th July 10 OPENING NIGHT Crys Matthews

Thursday July 10 buy tickets here

International Folk Music Awards

2025 Artist of the Year

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is an award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.

 

Th July 17 RAKISH

Th July 17 RAKISH

Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage. In their sound together

July 18 Tickets here

 

Th July 24 TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS

The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, Folk, and Blues anthems.

BUY TICKETS HERE for July 24

 

Th July 31 WINDBORNE

Old Songs | Bold Harmony, A Profound Vocal Experience

Windborne

Stunningly powerful vocal harmony…Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today

Brian O’Donovan NPR

Windborne July 31 Buy tickets here

 

Th August 7 GoldenOak buy tickets

GoldenOak

GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape- their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall GoldenOak’s music calmly excites its listeners while nestled in rich folk-influenced sibling harmony. The Maine-based band has built a steady and growing fan base with this kind of energetic intimacy.


 

Th August 14 Rev. Robert Jones Sr.

comes to us all the way from Detroit

August 14

Rev. Robert Jones Sr.

August 14 tickets here

“Perhaps the world’s most highly educated blues musician, an ordained minister, a longtime DJ, and a living encyclopedia of blues history, the Reverend Robert Jones is comfortable among juke joint loud talkers, fancy-hatted church ladies, and PhDs alike."

 

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

All shows $25

SEASON PASS ON SALE now @$100 PER PERSON, SAVE $60 until may 1

Why BUY A SEASON PASS?

It’s simple dollars and sense. You save $$ and your early support assures the viability of our season.

With enough Season Passes, combined with sponsor support, we are able to attract (and afford) the talented performers who come to play our concerts.

and

Your ‘tickets’ are transferable….can’t attend? Give them to a friend.

Just let us know ahead of time.