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
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