How things work at Concerts in the Woods: Our concerts are open to all with no admission charge, but there is an opportunity to make a donation at the door. 100% of the donations collected go directly to the artists who are performing for you. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. We offer open seating on a first-come, first-served basis, with no tickets or advanced reservations. Complimentary coffee and cookies are served at intermission.
2025 Concert Schedule
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Anna Smyrk
With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and songmaker from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, pairing vulnerable lyrics with explosive arrangements and undeniable hooks.
The last year has been massive for Anna, with highlights including touring North America and Europe and official showcases at SXSW (Austin TX) and Folk Alliance International (Kansas City, MO).
Anna’s most recent EP, Cortisol and Blue Light, was recorded in Nashville with award-winning producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (boygenius, Lucy Dacus). The record sizzles with smart songwriting and wry observations as it explores themes of fight or flight and the push/pull effect in relationships. The record charted on US college radio and singles were added to MTV in Germany.
She’s toured non-stop, supporting some of Australia’s biggest artists (Birds of Tokyo, Tim Rogers, Bachelor Girl) and performing at some of Australia’s finest festivals (Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival). She’s showcased at international events all over the world, including NXNE (Canada), Folk Alliance International (USA) and Live at Heart (Sweden).
Described by Backseat Mafia UK as “a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice,” Anna Smyrk is a formidable artist on the rise. Her debut album will be released in 2025.
Website: https://www.annasmyrk.com/
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Shelby Earl feat. Billy Brush
Shelby Earl’s first two albums earned the kind of raves any musician would kill for. Upon hearing her 2011 debut, Burn the Boats, NPR’s Ann Powers called Earl her “new favorite songwriter,” and she wasn’t alone. Accolades followed from Rolling Stone to the Wall Street Journal and a million music publications in between that positioned her somewhere to the left of Neko Case, a few blocks from Sharon Van Etten, catercorner to Angel Olsen. She toured everywhere, playing with the likes of Loudon Wainwright, Rhett Miller, and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, who spoke for many people when he said Shelby has “the most heartbreakingly beautiful voice in Seattle.” Shelby will be joined by Coyle resident Billy Brush on piano, who has been a part of Shelby’s live ensemble since 2014. In 2024, Shelby and Billy performed sold-out shows at the Triple Door and Tractor Tavern in Seattle and the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Check out live performance video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0g__QvfcPs&list=PLEUQERtI-e-oUJUNOtbytqQZiA1CVJLGE
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Jesse Terry
We are so excited to welcome Jesse Terry back to Concerts in the Woods in 2025!
Jesse’s new album “Arcadia” marks a major high point in the triumphant career of one of the premier singer-songwriters in the contemporary Americana genre. Rooted in rhythmic rock & roll and sharp songwriting, “Arcadia” is the seventh original album from an award-winning musician who’s spent much of the past decade on the move, playing 150 shows annually, including bucket list events such as Bonnaroo and AmericanaFest. Arcadia captures both sides of that musical personality, finding room for amplified anthems one moment and intimate moments the next, showcasing just how wide Terry’s reach can be.
A grand-prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Terry established himself as a top-shelf songwriter and storyteller even before he built his audience as a solo artist. Arcadia captures him at his articulate, energetic peak, stocked with songs that turn personal details from Terry’s own life — including the joys and challenges of fatherhood, as well as nostalgic reflections upon his own childhood — into universal rallying cries for anyone looking to turn the challenges of the past into fuel for a better, brighter present.
Check out “Arcadia” here: https://www.jesseterrymusic.com/listen
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Farmstrong
FarmStrong lights up the stage with exquisite harmony signing and seasoned instrumentation. The heart of the band draws on inspiration from the last century of country, blues and bluegrass music from the 1920’s through the 50’s, as well as folk, rock, gospel and soul music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond.
FarmStrong’s talented and experienced musicians, including new Coyle resident Rick Meade also of local bluegrass favorite Me and the Boys, take their audience outside the bluegrass tradition. Their unmistakable sound moves the soul, while remaining firmly rooted in music from the mountains.
With four top-notch recordings to their credit, including their most recent “Farmstrong 4”, the band has a wealth of material to draw from to create another memorable musical afternoon in Coyle.
It’s been too long since we welcomed these guys back to Concerts in the Woods. Please join us for a great show performed by some of our best local musicians.
Website: https://farmstrongmusic.com/