What began as a dream of bringing together a multigenerational community audience, close to home, has grown into a world-class series that somehow still feels like a homespun endeavor. Because it is.

It has never been about pretending to be something more than it is. Rather, it has always been a gift to our community, and a place of welcome and respite for musicians to come, gather, and ply their craft. An in-between stop. A place for restful play.

Perhaps it reflects something larger about Peaks Island itself. We have a long-standing tradition of quirky, brilliant, and wonderfully creative artistic endeavors — expressions of a spirit that is so much bigger than any one person, organization, or concert series could ever capture. The series is simply one more way that spirit finds its expression, bringing people together through music, social dance, connection, and the shared experience of beauty in true community.

And here is the real gift: none of this could have happened without the generosity of spirit and willingness of friends to trust in a new endeavor. There was a certain synchronicity to it all — a coming together of friendship, shared vision, and a love of gathering people around a new creative idea.

Our musician friends have been instrumental in nurturing the idea from its earliest days. Their encouragement, generosity, and willingness to lend their considerable experience have helped me find a road map for success. Both deeply committed to teaching and supporting others in expanding their creative lives, our friends have brought that same spirit to the series. They not only shared their own creative work with our audience but also helped build a network of like-minded musicians who were open to coming to Peaks Island and sharing their gifts in our community.

And then there is the audience. This, too, has required a leap of faith. People have been willing to give the series a go, often coming to hear musicians whose work they may not know, trusting in the caliber of the performances that have come before and daring to show up to see what might unfold. That willingness to be curious, to take a chance, and to be surprised has been every bit as important to the series' success.

Who’s playing this show? Well- you’ll just have to come and find out. We are sure you will be happy you made the decision to do so.