We invite you to explore live Appalachian, blues, Celtic, old-time jazz and singer/songwriter music in an intimate setting at Deer Creek Coffeehouse (DCC), a non-alcoholic venue located in the picturesque setting of Darlington, MD. The venue is situated in the Parish Hall of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church and is handicapped assessible. DCC seats approximately 100 people at small, candlelit tables, in the friendly and cozy style of the Village, NYC coffee houses of the 1950’s and 1960’s.
Only cash and checks written to Deer Creek Coffeehouse are accepted. There is no admission fee, but there is a suggested donation which varies. DCC receives an annual grant from the Maryland State Arts Council through the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, which helps in keeping the prices down. No one is turned away for inability to donate the amount.
A modern folksinger who has spent two decades chronicling the high marks, heartbreaks, and hard roads of a life logged on the road. She's been a tireless traveler, chasing the dream from coffeehouses of NYC to larger stages across the globe.
Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who?s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work ? combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. FJ Ventre joins Jon on bass & vocals.
Their Holiday Cheer Tour consists of original songs & timeless hymns. Lively fiddle and banjo numbers combine with traditional dance steps to illustrate happy times when people made their own fun at the holidays, and all year long.
Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world music, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories and songs to life using their strong vocal harmonies and unconventional instrumentation.
Ash Devine is a songwriter, an accomplished guitar and ukulele player, and grassroots folk troubadour, whose work is influenced by her upbringing in the Blue Ridge of SWVA, music of folk revival, and her travels with health care advocate Patch Adams.
Rod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour and master acoustic guitarist and the 2021 Grand Prize winner of the International Acoustic Music Awards.
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
