Truro Summer Concerts : Johnny Spampinato & the Value Leaders

Johnny Spampinato toured with NRBQ, The Incredible Casuals and The Spampinato Brothers Band with brother Joey Spampinato.  The Value Leaders began in 2019.  Along with Johnny on guitar and vocals, there’s Mark Usher on guitar,  J. Cournoyer on… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys

Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys have been together since 2009, playing Sarah’s originals, rockabilly classics, and always some unexpected treasures. Their set has a vibrant energy… whether you’re on the dance floor or not , you just… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Chandler Travis Philharmonette

The Chandler Travis Philharmonette is a Technicolor extravaganza from Boston and Cape Cod that includes a horn section, string bass, guitar, drums, keys and singing valet. For 25 years or so, the CTP has introduced the concept of alternative… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Cape Cod Jazz Quartet

The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet (CCJQ) is comprised of four of Cape Cod’s top jazz musicians, with Steve Ahern on trumpet, flute & vocals from Cape Cod & Florida, Fred Boyle on piano from South Yarmouth, Ron Ormsby… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Woof Woof Meow

Woof Woof Meow inspires audiences to celebrate the Earth by dancing to original ska, funk, reggae and new wave, plus covers by Prince, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and The B-52’s.  We are  Michael Holt (keyboards, vocals) and Ken Field (sax,… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Zoë Lewis

Gypsy jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk and funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! World traveler, story teller, band in a body, Zoe’s boundless energy is hard to ignore.  She’ll be joined… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : The Rip-It-Ups

The Rip-It-Ups are a Cape Cod-based band playing a variety of styles – R&B, jazz, rock, blues, country, folk and originals, best described as Americana or roots music.  It’s not uncommon for the band to go from Johnny… Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Toast & Jam

TOAST AND JAM formed in 2008 to compose and perform original Bluegrass, Americana, and modern Folk.  The founders, both singer/songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, are Julie Charland and Tim Dickey, who have been friends and musical collaborators since the 1980’s. … Read More

Truro Summer Concerts : Sarah Burrill Band

Sarah brings to her music and performance a depth and passion that is nothing short of contagious. Whether she is belting out a blues, caressing the melody of a delicate love song, encouraging social consciousness and change or… Read More

North Atlantic Right Whales: A Species on the Brink

Join us for a presentation on the status of the North Atlantic right whale, one of the most endangered marine animals on earth. Center for Coastal Studies Marine Education Director, Jesse Mechling will share natural history information about the… Read More

Ocean Sunfish & Basking Sharks with Carol Krill Carson

Cape Cod’s marine waters are home to these unique and amazing creatures. The ocean sunfish, also known as Mola mola, is the world’s heaviest bony fish. It has a strange, almost alien-looking appearance, with a flattened body and… Read More

Autumn Dance with WOOF WOOF MEOW

Come ring in the fall at an  AUTUMN CELEBRATION & DANCE with Woof Woof Meow   6:00–7:15 PM Wednesday September 20 Outside the Truro Public Library There’ll be live music, snacks, hot drinks, and seats for the wallflowers… Read More

The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day

Pamela Means presents The Power of The Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day. Part-performance and mini-presentation, this family-friendly public event will explore the origin stories and lineages of protest songs, how their meanings and effects continue… Read More

Zoë Lewis – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Close up of Zoe Lewis in a tux shirt with bow tie and suspenders

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! This troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter entertains with talent and… Read More

CANCELLED: Chandler Travis Philharmonette – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Chandler Travis and his bands are well known for “keenly entertaining” shows! Come enjoy!

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Led by saxophonist Ken Field, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. “Sheer energy…visceral…a life-enhancing treat” – Fanfare “Ken Field’s New Orleans-inspired jazz/funk brass band…brilliantly bridges the booty/brain… Read More

CANCELLED :-( The Rip It Ups – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Unfortunately, due to inclement weather and a very wet area behind the library, the musical event tonight is cancelled. It will not be rescheduled; we will look forward to a next time with The Rip-It-Ups! The Rip-It-Ups feature… Read More

CANCELLED: Áine Minogue—Celtic Harpist, Vocalist

Áine Minogue—Celtic Harpist The Friends of the Truro Library help you through St. Patrick’s Day withdrawal with a special treat—a concert by acclaimed Celtic harpist, vocalist, composer, and arranger Áine Minogue. With voice and harp, Áine shares with… Read More

Winter Music Series. BLACK WHYDAH TRIO

Black Whydah Trio—Irish Folk Instrumental Black Whydah Trio, from the Lower Cape, is a lively multi-instrumental group whose members include Jean Sagara, John Best, and Ellen Sullivan. They play an assortment of instruments, including cello, violin, guitar, mandolin,… Read More

Winter Music Series. CROWES PASTURE: MONIQUE BYRNE & ANDY ROGOVIN

Crowes Pasture: Monique Byrne & Andy Rogovin—Acoustic Contemporary Folk Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery, and celebration of life. Their tightly blended vocal harmonies are… Read More

Winter Music Series. FRED FRIED, PEGGY GERBER, MICHAEL RYLE: JAZZICAL CATS

Fred Fried, Peggy Gerber, Michael Ryle: Jazzical Cats—Lively Jazz  Experience lively jazz with three musicians whose backgrounds and experience range from roadhouse to the concert hall, who believe that music lies beyond category and genre, and for whom… Read More

Winter Music Series: PEKING AND THE MYSTICS

Peking and the Mystics—Vintage Acapella  One sunny day in the spring of 1973, a few Tufts University grads got together for lunch at a local Chinese eatery. The meal produced some remarkable harmony, and the rest, as they… Read More

Winter Music Series: CELTIC ROOTS

Celtic Roots—Innovative Celtic The Celtic Roots (formerly the Keltic Kids) is a young Celtic band hailing from several Cape Cod towns. They have performed on stage together since 2013. Their first CD, “Lola’s Tree,” came out in October,… Read More

Winter Music Series: BOURBON SUNSET

Bourbon Sunset—Bluegrass, Folk Join us to hear Bourbon Sunset, the Outer Cape trio of Chris Miner, Peter Waful, and Lynda Shuster. The group showcases tight three-part harmonies accompanied by the traditional string instrumentation of mandolin, banjo, and guitar…. Read More

POSTPONED Winter Music Series: KENN MORR BAND

CANCELLED due to weather: Kenn Morr Band — Folk, Americana, Rock The Kenn Morr Band has regretfully cancelled due to weather and the drive from Western Mass tomorrow; or rather, we are all hoping for a postponement! Please… Read More

Winter Music Series: LAINA NICKERSON

Laine Nickerson – Soloist, Ukulele – Contemporary, Pop Laina Nickerson is a 14-year-old Barnstable High School student who was born and raised on Cape Cod.  A lifelong lover of music, Laina can always be heard cheerfully singing as… Read More

Winter Music Series: JOE FLOOD

Joe Flood – Solo guitarist, vocalist – Country, Blues, Roots Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Flood has traveled a long musical road.  He worked the streets of Paris with the Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band, whose alumni include… Read More

The Sound of Oneness

The Sound of Oneness An intimate afternoon of heart- & mind-opening music, played live by Shai Portugaly & Sagit Zilberman, diving into the stories and emotions behind the songs, reflecting on friendship, love, authenticity, and vulnerability, with instruments… Read More

Frank Poranski and Lary Chaplan are Broadway Central – Winter Music Series

Frank, vocals, and guitar, has been performing on Cape Cod for the last twenty years as a solo artist, as part of Frank and Chev, with the Pollyannas, backing Tianna Esperanza. and more. Lary Chaplan, violin, began his… Read More

MUSIC: Jordan Renzi with Mike Machaby

Jordan Renzi and guest Mike Machaby Cape Cod native Jordan Renzi and her guest Mike Machaby will treat us to a fusion of traditional folk and contemporary soul. Singer-songwriter Jordan Renzi, influenced by artists such as Eva Cassidy,… Read More

The Victrola Society: A Bouquet of Spring

The Victrola Society, Inc. of Cape Cod invites you to their a cappella performance “A Bouquet of Spring” The Victrola Society is a large group of local singers performing all over Cape Cod.

The Grab Brothers – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

The Grab Brothers are true brothers—Larry and Marc Grab—with music that explodes in a kick-ass blend of “Retro for Today” lead guitar crunching rhythms, mystical-leaning lyrics and arena-filling vocals that pull your heart strings on a whim. But… Read More

20th Anniversary Party!

Come celebrate twenty years at the 7 Standish Way library location and the vision of those who made it possible. Special Storytime with Sara Hutchings at 10:30 a.m. Lunch for Little Ones at 11:30 a.m. Cake Ceremony at… Read More

Toast and Jam with Tim Dickey – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Toast and Jam writes and performs original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing, and more. Tim Dickey Julie Charland Laird Boles Alice Malone

Zoë Lewis – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter! Photo credit: Sarah Ketelaars

Chandler Travis Philharmonic – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

The Chandler Travis Philharmonic is a 9-piece ensemble from Boston that includes a horn section, string bass, keyboard, mandocello, guitar, drums, accordion, and singing valet. The band—all colorfully garbed 8 pieces of them, plus singing valet Fred Boak—have… Read More

Daddy-O! — Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Since 1999, Daddy-O! has been re-creating the 1950s era performing in Southern New England, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Some may call it, “Oldies”… We call it: “HARDCORE FIFTIES” The look, the sound, the feel… Read More

The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Led by saxophonist Ken Field, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. “Sheer energy…visceral…a life-enhancing treat” – Fanfare “Ken Field’s New Orleans-inspired jazz/funk brass band…brilliantly bridges the booty/brain… Read More

New Beach Band – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

70’s Pop, soul, r&b, standards, boogie-woogie…all the good stuff you know and love. With some original tunes sprinkled on top! Band Members: Peter Donnelly Steve Sollog Vanessa Downing Peter Tighe Paul Lesniak

The Rip-It-Ups – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

The Rip-It-Ups feature some amazing talent & have been rocking & rolling on Cape Cod Since early 2006. Playing at The Wellfleet Oysterfest, The Wellfleet Beachcomber, The Barley Neck Inn -Orleans, The Roobar In Chatham, the Music series… Read More

Magic of Steel – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

A FREE concert on the back deck of the Truro Library. The finale in a wonderful summer series created by the Truro Concert Committee! Celebrate the near-end of summer at the Truro Library!

Chandler Travis Philharmonic – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

The Chandler Travis Philharmonic is a 9-piece ensemble from Boston that includes a horn section, string bass, keyboard, mandocello, guitar, drums, accordion, and singing valet. the band -all colorfully garbed 8 pieces of them, plus singing valet Fred Boak… Read More

Family Music: V.B. & The Buzz

Inspired by Authors Chris Raschka, Langston Hughes, Al Perkins, and Tomi Ungerer, VB and The Buzz will present a unique musical presentation, featuring original songs and the music of Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, The Beatles, and… Read More

The Mostly Celtic Quartet – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

Denya LeVine and Julie Charland are Cape Cod favorites! Join us on the back deck at the Truro Public Library for their Celtic-themed, original set, including songs that may be new to you. Denya and Julie have been… Read More

Ted DeColo & Andy Solberg – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

“The Ted DeColo- Andy Solberg jazz group had it’s beginnings on Cape Cod with the formation of the trio ensemble Traces. With Ted on reeds, Andy on strings and Dan Moore on keyboards we performed extensively on the… Read More

Zoë Lewis – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter! Photo credit: Sarah Ketelaars

Toast and Jam with Tim Dickey – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

Toast and Jam writes and performs original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing, and more. Tim Dickey Julie Charland Laird Boles Alice Malone

The Grab Brothers – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

The Grab Brothers are true brothers—Larry and Marc Grab—with music that explodes in a kick-ass blend of “Retro for Today” lead guitar crunching rhythms, mystical-leaning lyrics and arena-filling vocals that pull your heart strings on a whim. But… Read More

New Beach Band – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

70’s Pop, soul, r&b, standards, boogie-woogie…all the good stuff you know and love. With some original tunes sprinkled on top! Band Members: Peter Donnelly Steve Sollog Vanessa Downing Peter Tighe Paul Lesniak

Music: The Birdfeeders

Join local musicians Gerry Kinahan and Friends on the back deck for family dancing to popular songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. All ages.

The Rip-It Ups – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

The Rip-It-Ups feature some amazing talent & have been rocking & rolling on Cape Cod Since early 2006. Playing at The Wellfleet Oysterfest, The Wellfleet Beachcomber, The Barley Neck Inn -Orleans, The Roobar In Chatham, the Music series at… Read More

Daddy-O! – Winter Music Series

Since 1999, Daddy-O! has been re-creating the 1950s era performing in Southern New England, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Some may call it, “Oldies”… We call it: “HARDCORE FIFTIES” The look, the sound, the feel… Read More

Michael Holt – Winter Music Series

Michael Holt has toured North America and Europe twenty times and released ten albums of his music. He puts on a spontaneous, one-man variety show using multiple instruments, moods, and characters. He weaves covers of Debussy, Dylan, Dizzy… Read More

Jordan Renzi & Mike Machaby – Winter Music Series

Influenced by artists like Eva Cassidy, Bob Dylan, Laura Marling and Norah Jones “Featherbed Lane” showcases Jordan’s soulful voice and sensitive song-writing style. In January 2014, Jordan landed an invitation to perform at Boston Mayor Walsh’s Inaugural Gala… Read More

Schultze-Ericsson Cello Duo – Winter Music Series

“Elizabeth Schultze and Bo Ericsson have played many concerts all over the Cape since moving here in 1991. Schultze is a member of Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, and Ericsson is a former member. Ericsson, a native of Sweden,… Read More

Monica Rizzio – Winter Music Series

The locals call someone who moves to Cape Cod but was not born there a Washashore. In Texas, a young girl barrel-raced on Pleasant Valley Ranch and had never seen the ocean. So when Monica Rizzio crossed over… Read More

Denya LeVine & Julie Charland – Winter Music Series

Denya LeVine and Julie Charland are Cape Cod favorites! Join us at the Truro Public Library for their Irish-themed, original set, including songs that may be new to you. Denya and Julie have been performing across the Cape… Read More

Zoë Lewis – Winter Music Series

Zoë Lewis plays gypsy jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! WINNER of the Colorado Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Troubadour Award in 2003, NEW FOLK WINNER 2002 at… Read More

Songs from the British Invasion – Winter Music Series

Dan Cuetara’s new band, “Read More Books” will be playing at the Truro Public Library December 30th. We will be playing a stand up acoustic set of British Invasion songs similar to the set Cuetara’s previous band “Eat… Read More

MUSIC: The American Clarinet Quartet

The American Clarinet Quartet provides virtuosic and enthusiastic performances for audiences from South Carolina to Maine.  Drawing on years of professional experience, these four accomplished musicians present an exciting and polished program that captivates audiences of all ages…. Read More

MUSIC: Cape Cod Saxophone Quartet

The Cape Cod Sax Quartet consists of some of Cape Cod’s most well-known saxophonists (rotating upon availability), including: Berke McKelvey, Maurice Soque, Ryder Corey, and Nicholas Suchecki, merging seasoned professionals with rising talents.  The Cape Cod Sax Quartet was… Read More

Winter Music: The Chandler Travis Three-O

What good is a Three-O with only three people?  Chandler Travis is joined by like-minded, talented, and enthusiastic partners John Clark (string bass) and Berke “Rev. Earl Speedway” McKelvey (keyboard, sax, clarinet), along with The Valet, vocalist Fred… Read More

Winter Music Series: Michael Holt

Toronto-based troubadour Michael Holt has toured North America and Europe over twenty times and released nine albums of his music. He puts on an unpredictable, one-man variety show using multiple instruments, moods, costumes and characters, weaving together covers of Maurice… Read More

Winter Music Series: Steppin’ Over the Moon

Come enjoy a swing band featuring Lou Roy of Eastham (mando, fiddle, drums and vocals); Kenny Kline of Woods Hole (guitar and vocals); Roe Osbourne of Harwich (bass and vocals); Richard Gregory-Allen from Marston’s Mills (mandola, fiddle and… Read More

Winter Music Series: Gregg Sullivan

Gregg Sullivan, a solo guitarist and a teaching artist at the Cape Conservatory, will play classic rock here at the Library! A former member of jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, Sullivan has performed and/or recorded with performers… Read More

Winter Music Series: Creek River String Band

The Creek River String Band delivers an energetic and eclectic mix of bluegrass, country, folk, old-time, Tex-Mex, Celtic, blues and rock. Or as we like to say, fresh-baked roots music.   And the members are:  Kara Kulpa (Guitar, Mandolin,… Read More

Winter Music Series: Crowes Pasture

Crowes Pasture is the acoustic duo of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin. The duo brings leather-and-lace harmonies to classic and contemporary folk music in a style that draws from old-time and bluegrass traditions, including such artists as Gillian… Read More

Winter Music Series: Kenn Morr Band

The Kenn Morr Band: Alternative Folk/Rock with groovin’ rhythms, unique instrumentation, poetic lyrics and sweet melodies. Critics say the music stays with you upon first-listening. Driven by a trademark (bass) lead vocals (ala Mark Knopfler or Leonard Cohen),… Read More

Winter Music Series: CrabGrass

CrabGrass is comprised of Les Beavan on banjo, Chris Miner on mandolin, Dan Fortier on guitar, and Rick Sweeney on bass. Their sound is a mix of old and new; the shows always entertaining. Thanks to the Friends… Read More

RESCHEDULED Winter Music: The Chandler Travis Three-O

Due to inclement weather, the Chandler Travis Three-O has been rescheduled and will play on March 4. Be cozy, stay safe! What good is a Three-O with only three people?  Chandler Travis is joined by like-minded, talented, and… Read More