Oct. 20: The Bristol Boys

The Bristol Boys, based in the Bristol, CT area, hearken back to the era of country and bluegrass music of the 20s, 30s and 40s.

Nov. 17: Josh Brooks

Vermont guitarist, singer, and folk song writer Josh Brooks has been called "a storyteller on stage" and "a man with a great sense of humor."

Jan. 19: Squeezebox Stompers

The Squeezebox Stompers are an acoustic roots band featuring dueling accordions, National steel guitar, flute, fiddle, concertina, and banjo. Their music includes an eclectic mix of country blues, zydeco, Celtic, Cajun, ballads, and original tunes.

Feb. 16 (Split Bill):The Bradford Bog People and String Theory

The Bradford Bog People perform southern old-time music from Eastern Kentucky, the Virginias, the Ozarks and N. Carolina on banjo and fiddle.

Always an Acoustic Cafe favorite, String Theory returns with its toe-tapping, old-time string band music.

March 15: Irish Ceilidh Night! with "Rakes of the Milford Area."

As "Ceilidh" is a Gaelic term for a musical social event, Milford area's own "Rakes of the Milford Area" bring their Irish tunes and songs to a stage crammed with musicians playing fiddles, banjo, whistles, guitar, bass and bodhran drum. Perhaps there will be dancing!

April 19: Matt Brown with Flynn Cohen

Matt Brown and Flynn Cohen perform American Roots music with a focus on the traditions of Appalachia. With fiddle, banjo, guitars, and two voices, you can expect an exhilarating evening filled with dances tunes, cautionary songs, mournful ballads, and an infusion of the early blues.