A New England Music Venue

Artists, Venues & Other Resources

Artists who have performed at the Wintonbury Coffeehouse

• Cheryl Cormier Batter - One of the most popular "New Country" artists in Connecticut today.
• Michael Kelly Blanchard - Songs and stories, humor and wisdom from one of Connecticut's favorite sons.
• Brooke Campbell - A singer/songwriter with a clear, sweet voice and moving songs of real life.
• Koo Chung - Passion and honesty are the hallmarks of this New York singer/songwriter's eclectic folk style.
• Tom Conlon - An artist who has been winning the hearts of audiences across the country for years.
• Maggie Dee - Boston singer/songwriter with a bluesy soulful sound.
• Charles Denler - Keyboardist with a soulful vocal technique and playing style.
• Emanuel Transmission - A very likable blend of pop/rock, blues, and contemporary gospel.
• Anadara Farmer - Contemporary folk artist with an upbeat sound.
• Fireflye - Beth Colegrove and Jeff Butcher team up to form a dynamic young acoustic duo.
• John Fischer - An old friend of the Wintonbury Coffeehouse, and one of the most insightful writers it has been our pleasure to read.
• Bob Franke - A songwriter's songwriter, known for his lyrical craftsmanship.
• Julee Glaub - An American singer with the voice of Ireland.
• Bryan Graves - Singer/songwriter with a refreshingly honest collection of songs.
• Michael Hakanson-Stacy - An outstanding country blues guitarist whose sets deliver blues, spirituals, and a glimpse of America's history.
• Jason Harrod - Memorable tunes and incisive lyrics - Jason, once half of Harrod & Funck, now touring solo from North Carolina.
• Mark Heard - Miles O'Neal's tribute to one of the more influential musicians of our time. Mark played to a packed house at Wintonbury on April 14, 1987.
• Jeremy Hopkins - Connecticut singer/songwriter with a dynamic pop/rock sound and a collection of infectious songs.
• Neah Lee - An exciting young singer/songwriter from New York.
• Maeve - Three Boston-area singer/songwriters team up to form a powerhouse girl trio.
• Mighty Purple - The legendary New Haven band fronted by the guys who operate the Space in Hamden.
• Nate & James - Acoustic duo of Nate Miller and James Vitray - great songwriting and perfect harmonies.
• Robin O'Herin - Acoustic blues and gospel from a fine fingerstyle guitarist.
• Pierce Pettis - Compass Records artist who has a knack for writing songs where you live.
• Dave Potts - Dave's songs show us the beauty in ordinary things and ordinary people, affirming our faith and challenging us to really see the world around us.
• Traci Root - With a passionate and powerful voice and strong songwriting, Traci fuses a classic R&B sound with modern soul, jazz, folk/rock & hip hop flavors.
• RyanHood - Ryan Green and Cameron Hood form the most exciting acoustic duo we've heard since Harrod & Funck.
• Nathan Scoggins - Singer/songwriter with a dynamic delivery and a great way with words and a tune.
• Eunice Sim - Boston singer/songwriter with a clear, true voice and an amazing way with words and a tune.
• Bob Stanhope - That guy who always makes us laugh and makes us think.
• Tree by Leaf - A cutting-edge folk band distinguished by haunting melodies, beautiful four-part harmonies, and provocative lyrics.
• Vesper - Vesper and Ben Stamper play their own unique brand of contemporary folk - melodic, tender and evocative.
• Brooks Williams - Brooks first performed at Wintonbury in 1984 and is the all time favorite of the Wintonbury audience. One of the finest acoustic guitarists you will ever hear.
• Elijah Wyman - Young singer/songwriter with a bit of an edge and a great way with words.
• Rollyn Zoubek - Rollyn's music has a rootsy country/folk sound and her lyrics radiate warmth and grace.
• Abigail Zsiga - A pop singer/songwriter with a great collection of songs and an absolutely incredible voice.

Other music related links

• Buddy & Julie Miller - We may never be able to host Buddy and Julie Miller at Wintonbury, but so many of their songs have been sung from our stage that we feel as though they've already been here. A pair of truly extraordinary songwriters.
• Cornerstone Magazine - The internet home of the classic magazine - thought provoking content backed by thorough research.
• A Decade of Jesus Music: 1969 - 1979 - A journey down memory lane for some, a history lesson for others.
• Soulfest - New England's premier Christian music and teaching festival, August 2-6, 2006
• Noel Paul Stookey - No, he's never played at Wintonbury (we wish!), but he's an old favorite of ours - as a songwriter, performer, and writer.
• Paste Music - "Connecting Music to the Soul"
• The Phantom Tollbooth - An abundance of articles, interviews, reviews, sound clips, and pages and pages of links. After reading interviews with John Fischer, Charlie Peacock, Pierce Pettis, and the director of the Cornerstone Festival, we felt like we'd come home.
• Silent Planet Records - Their motto is, "The home of acoustically-grounded, lyrically thoughtful, and spiritually provocative music."

Other links

• Answers in Action - Research on the subjects of apologetics and cults, set apart by the depth of their commitment to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
• Into the Wardrobe: A Website Devoted to C.S. Lewis - A site with plenty to offer for both the serious scholar and the reader who has just discovered the joys of reading C. S. Lewis.
• Reasons to Believe - Promoting a Biblically faithful and scientifically testable alternative to Darwinian evolution.
• Wintonbury Church - The host church for the Wintonbury Coffeehouse.