The Cranberry Coffeehouse has been a fixture in the musical life of upstate New York for over half a century, and has been a frequent stop for a wide range of acoustic performers. It is the longest continuously-running venue for traditional folk and acoustic music in New York’s Southern Tier. The setting is humble, but comfortable, and the energy, exuberance, and beauty of the performances are long remembered. The Cranberry Coffeehouse presents a wide variety of American music, as well as folk and traditional music from around the world.
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Upcoming coffeehouses
Michael Jerling
Illinois-born (now Saratoga Springs, NY resident) Michael Jerling is a songwriter extraordinaire. Winner of the prestigious "New Folk" competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, Michael has been a...
Find out more »Peregrine Road
Join us for a special event concert on Friday November 3rd with Peregrine Road! Peregrine Road (Karen Axelrod, piano and Rachel Bell, accordion) plays captivating acoustic music that occupies a...
Find out more »Chris Koldewey
Chris Koldewey comes from a family rich in maritime traditions, and his lullabies as a child were traditional songs of the sea. He performs rousing chanteys, soulful ballads, and laments,...
Find out more »Bells & Motley – Holiday Concert
Multi-instrumentalists Bells & Motley (Sondra and John Bromka) will present a special holiday-themed concert. They are historical musical story tellers (as well as instrument makers, authors, and dance callers) who...
Find out more »Unless otherwise specified, performances start at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7), on the third Saturday of the month, with a $10 suggested donation at the door. The coffeehouse is hosted at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Drive in Binghamton, NY.
Putting the folk back in Folk music
The Cranberry Coffeehouse encourages musicians, vocalists, story-tellers, and performers of all ages and skill levels to share their talents during the Middle Set. Middle set performances are each limited to five minutes.
Past coffeehouses
2023
- Jan 14 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
- Feb 18 – Martin Shamoonpour
- Mar 18 – Claire Byrne & Brian Vollmer
- Apr 15 – Tim Ball & Helen Kuhar
- May 20 – The Old Shoe String Band
- Jun 17 – Wholesale Klezmer Band
2022
No shows due to pandemic
2021
- Aug 21 – Alicia Svigals
2020
- May 16 – Piedmont Bluz
- Mar 21 – Kinobe
- Feb 15 – Robin Bullock
- Jan 18 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2019
- Nov 16 – Duo Meridian
- Oct 19 – Shannon Heaton & Keith Murphy
- Sep 22 – Jez Lowe
- Jun 1 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
- May 18 – Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen
- Mar 16 – Lisa & Lori Brigantino
- Feb 16 – Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn
- Jan 19 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2018
- Nov 17 – Two Lazy Aces
- Oct 20 – Klez Project
- Sep 15 – John Roberts
- May 19 – Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
- Apr 29 – Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers
- Mar 17 – Ceol de Beior
- Feb 17 – Jamcrackers
- Jan 20 – John Kirk & Trish Miller w/ Ed Lowman
2017
- Nov 18 – Vox Hunters
- Oct 21 – Magpie
- Sep 16 – Past, Present, Future (Charlene Thomson, Shepherd & Ewe, Andru Bemis, Chris Koldewey)
- May 20 – Anne Hills
- Mar 18 – Scott Ainslie
- Feb 25 – Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen
- Jan 21 – John Kirk & Trish Miller w/ Ed Lowman
2016
- Nov 5 – Bill Staines
- Oct 15 – Phil Shapiro & Carrie Shore
- Sep 17 – Doolin’ O’Dey
- May 21 – Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
- Mar 19 – Magpie
- Feb 10 – Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn
- Jan 16 – John Kirk & Trish Miller w/ Ed Lowman
2015
- Nov 14 – Curt Osgood & Friends
- Oct 10 – Geoff Kaufman
- Sep 19 – Annie & The Hedonists
- May 16 – Hudson Valley Sally
- Mar 21 – Nate & Kate
- Feb 21 – Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn
- Jan 17 – Quickstep
2014
- Nov 8 – Klez Project
- Sep 20 – Matt & Shannon Heaton
- May 17 – Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
- Mar 22 – Lee Murdock
2013
- Oct 19 – Diamonds in the Rough
- Sep 21 – Rockwood Ferry
- May 18 – The Johnson Girls
- Mar 16 – Annie & The Hedonists
- Feb 16 – John Roberts & Lisa Preston
- Jan 19 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2012
- Dec 8 – Charlene Thomson & Martin Bidney
- Nov 16 – Annalivia
- Oct 20 – Dan Berggran & Ed Lowman
- May 19 – Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
- Apr 21 – 40th Anniversary Party & jam
- Mar 31 – Long Time Courting
- Feb 18 – Mike Agranoff
- Jan 21 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2011
- Nov 12 – Anne Hills
- Oct 15 – Curt Osgood, Jim MacWilliams & Friends
- Sep 17 – Honey Dewdrops
- May 21 – Johnson Girls
- Apr 30 – Peter Mayer
- Mar 19 – Los Hombres
- Feb 19 – Paul Kaplan
2010
- Dec 5 – Nowell Sing We Clear
- Nov 13 – Phil Shapiro & Carrie Shore
- Oct 16 – Dan Berggran
- Sep 18 – Andy Cohen
- May 15 – Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
- Apr 17 – Jeff Davis & Dave Ruch
- Mar 20 – Rob Siegers
- Feb 20 – Allan Hopkins
- Jan 1 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2009
- Jun 20 – Danny Spooner
- May 16 – Lee Murdock
- Apr 18 – Judy Cook
- Mar 21 – Rosie’s Ready Mix
- Feb 21 – Wild Rose
- Jan 17 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2008
- Oct 18 – Phil Shapiro & Carrie Shore
- Jul – Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering
- Jun 21 – Seneca Moon String Band
- May 10 – Red Molly
- Mar 15 – Mike Agranoff
- Feb 16 – Charlene Thomson & friends
- Jan 19 – John Kirk & Trish Miller
2007
- Dec 9 – Nowell Sing We Clear
- Nov 17 – Sparky & Rhonda Rucker
- Oct 20 – Annie & The Hedonists
- Sep 15 – Joe Crookston
- Jun 16 – Tom Quigley & Friends
- Mart 17 – Irish open mic
- Feb 17 – Hope Grietzer & Jim MacWilliams
- Jan 12 – Great Bear Trio
2006
- Dec 10 – Nowell Sing We Clear
- Jul – Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering
- Jan 13 – Great Bear Trio