Rachel Sumner

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Rachel Sumner

School of Music Manager

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Re-introducing the amazing Anand Nayak. (This time

Re-introducing the amazing Anand Nayak. (This time with sound!) Grammy nominated artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose rich career spans folk, funk, jazz, and soul.

Catch Anand live at The Folk Collective Annual Concert on May 3rd at Club Passim. Tickets at passim.org/mission/folkcollective

#TheFolkCollective #FolkIsForEveryone #PassimVoices #AnandNayak

🌱 About The Folk Collective:
The Folk Collective at Passim empowers, amplifies, and celebrates artists and voices who have historically shaped folk music and will continue to inspire its future. Through a two-year cohort model, the program provides artist development, mentorship, performance opportunities, and collaborative space—creating pathways to uphold folk music as vibrant, open to all, and reflecting the rich tapestry of its voices, traditions, and communities.

Join us tonight for Open Mic, one of Club Passim's

Join us tonight for Open Mic, one of Club Passim's longest-standing traditions. Witness the stars of tomorrow as they get their start tonight!

Say hello to Chris Walton, a Boston based producer

Say hello to Chris Walton, a Boston based producer and singer-songwriter blending introspective lyricism with retro-pop groove.

Experience Chris’s artistry live at The Folk Collective Annual Concert on May 3rd-only at Club Passim. #TheFolkCollective #FolkIsForEveryone #PassimVoices #ChrisWalton

🌱About the Folk Collective:
The Folk Collective at Passim empowers, amplifies, and celebrates artists and voices who have historically shaped folk music and will continue to inspire its future. Through a two-year cohort model, the program provides artist development, mentorship, performance opportunities, and collaborative space—creating pathways to uphold folk music as vibrant, open to all, and reflecting the rich tapestry of its voices, traditions, and communities.

Join us tonight for the beloved Passim Monday Disc

Join us tonight for the beloved Passim Monday Discovery Series presented by Nine Athens Music. Tonight's show features the Water Street Wranglers and the Alayna Maysie Band!

Join us tonight for one of Hawaii's premier live m

Join us tonight for one of Hawaii's premier live music experiences: Kanekoa. These "ukulele masters," inspired by Hawaiian music tradition, combine an electric ukulele sound with driving rhythm to create what they call "Hawaiian jam rock."

Introducing Alma Vatya, a 21 year old banjoist, si

Introducing Alma Vatya, a 21 year old banjoist, singer, and guitarist weaving the deep roots of American vernacular music with intricate polyrhythms and a vibrant voice all her own.

Join Alma and the rest of this year’s Folk Collective for our Annual Concert at Club Passim on May 3rd. #TheFolkCollective #FolkIsForEveryone #PassimVoices #ALMAVATYA

🌱About the Folk Collective:
The Folk Collective at Passim empowers, amplifies, and celebrates artists and voices who have historically shaped folk music and will continue to inspire its future. Through a two-year cohort model, the program provides artist development, mentorship, performance opportunities, and collaborative space—creating pathways to uphold folk music as vibrant, open to all, and reflecting the rich tapestry of its voices, traditions, and communities.

The heralded Amy Speace comes to Club Passim! With

The heralded Amy Speace comes to Club Passim! With over 20 years of touring experience, endorsed by Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine, this show is one you won't want to miss.

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