NO GC sing tonight, but: Newburyport Wed; Belmont Thurs; Salem Sun; Providence Mon; rounds next Tue

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Jeff Keller

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Jan 20, 2026, 1:09:12 PMJan 20
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Tue Jan 20, 6-8pm: CANCELLED: Growing Center Outdoor Pub Sing
Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA
Tonight's sing is cancelled, sorry.

Wed Jan 21, 7:30-10:30pm: Port Session in Newburyport
The Port Tavern, 84 State St, Newburyport, MA
This doesn't happen every month.  Cancellations/confirmations are sometimes but not always posted in their facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/nbptportermen).  Failing that, you can call the venue: (978) 465-1006
"Join The Portermen for an evening of merrymaking whilst singing sea shanties and folk songs from the British Isles, North America and beyond. This is an open singing session and all are welcome to join in a rousing chorus, lead a song or just listen and enjoy! Acoustic instruments are also welcome to accompany your song!"

Thu Jan 22, 7-10pm: Belmont pub sing
Where: Odd Fellows Hall - Friendship Lodge #20 IOOF, 16 Maple St, Belmont, MA
*** BYO food & drink. Must be 21+ to partake of alcohol. *** Come sing with us! Trad folk music of (mainly) America, Canada, & The British Isles. Sea shanties, drinking songs, mining songs, farming songs, all sorts of songs! Good choruses and great harmony abound. Emphasis on group participation and an inclusive atmosphere. Hosted by Red Kovatch.

Sun Jan 25, 3-5pm: Salem pub sing
East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St #B1, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Led by Peter and Audi Souza and Bob and Jen Strom.
Check the venue's calendar before going, to confirm that it's on: https://eastregimentbeercompany.com/events?view=calendar

Mon Jan 26, 6:30pm - 9pm: Providence pub sing
Where: Flatbread Company, 161 Cushing St, Providence, RI
2nd and 4th Mondays. With Ben, Armand, & Flannery (the Vox Hunters), indoors.

Tue Jan 27, 7pm - 9pm: Round Sing (w/ potluck at 6)
Where: Somerville, MA
RSVP to bethk...@gmail.com if you DO plan to attend -- esp. if interested in pre-sing potluck at 6. (You are welcome to attend even if you don't RSVP, though!)
EMAIL LIST:If you would like to be added to the list, please add your name on the EMAIL tab in our Rounds document. You'll find lyrics and links to demonstrations of the rounds in the "Music and Lyrics" tab. The email list is the only way in which we will send notifications about last-minute changes or cancellations. As usual, snacks to share are strictly optional.

Jeff Keller

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Jan 23, 2026, 5:54:50 PMJan 23
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Bummer! Thanks for the heads up.

On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM Red Kovatch <erko...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey there! PSA: Bob has just told me that they are regrettably cancelling the Salem pub sing for this Sunday, on account of weather. Sad, but understandable.



- Red 


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Jeff Keller

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Jan 23, 2026, 6:44:13 PMJan 23
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Sunday's Salem sing has been cancelled due to the anticipated storm.
--Jeff
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