General Music
holiday shows
Holiday Shows * New 2025 Shows * Songwriting Retreats
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Dar's Almost New Year's shows with very special guest Gail Ann Dorsey December 27 Stone Mountain Arts Center - Brownfield, ME Tickets ## December 28 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA Tickets ## December 29 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA. Tickets ## December 30 Bell House - Brooklyn, NY Tickets ## 2025! ! January 9 Lake Placid Center for [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The FESTIVAL IS SOLD OUT but you can still join Dar and some of the other artists on Sunday morning for a pond and park cleanup event. Sign up at this link to register for the SUNDAY CLEANUP The River Roads Festival is presented in partnership with the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) who coordinate the annual Source to Sea Cleanup, one of the nation’s largest river cleanups. The proceeds from ticket sales will help CRC prevent pollution, engage communities in research and advocacy, [...] read more
South, West, North and East Tour Updates Fall 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Hello Friends! Dar will be chasing peak foliage as she heads South this week, followed by an exciting week on the west coast! Heading back for a mid-Atlantic run with a quick stop in Montreal, she takes a few weeks off then finishes up 2022, playing three shows between XMAS and NYE with VERY special guest and friend Beth Nielsen Chapman. Book Tour Fall in its final laps! The book has done really well, getting great reviews from young and old, new and seasoned songwriters alike! Thank you for spreading the word! [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
PRE-ORDER NOW
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, October 29, 2021
I’ll Meet You Here Livestream Event - Live from the Road Friday, October 29th 9:45pm EDT * 8:45pm CDT * 7:45pm MDT * 6:45pm PDT Watch LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Twitch Join Dar Williams, cellist/guitarist/vocalist Ward Williams, and keyboardist/vocalist Bryn Roberts to experience the I’ll Meet You Here tour from the comfort of your home. If you are immunocompromised, or caring for someone who is, you might not be able to come out to a live venue for the shows. [...] read more
Cover
New Single "Time Be My Friend" out this week.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
New SINGLE drops this week! ! Pre-Save and Pre-add the single and upcoming album on Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer to your music library! Time, Be My Friend: https://darwilliams. lnk. to/TimeBeMyFriend I’ll Meet You Here: [...] read more
The Today and Every Day Challenge
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Individual Call to Action Watch the video on YouTube For every piece of bad news we hear about how we’re “consuming Earth’s life-support systems”, as acclaimed scientist John Liu puts it, there is an amazing array of solutions, from ancient farming wisdom to modern smart grid technology that is emerging all the time. And it’s not just theoretical. People everywhere are going hands-on with their contributions to conservation, efficiency, and renewable energies. They do it with enthusiasm, and [...] read more
Today and Everyday
Friday, August 20, 2021
Second Single and Music Video from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. Music and Lyrics by Dar Williams Video by Antje Duvekot Listen to the single and all Dar's music on Spotify, Apple Music and all your other favorite streaming services [...] read more
Cover
You Give It All Away
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
First single from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. [...] read more
“I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st.
Friday, June 11, 2021
Fall Trio Tour! Thur September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Fri October 1 Brownfield , ME Stone Mountain Arts Center Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project ** Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tues October 5 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom ** Thu October 7 New York City Symphony Space ** Fri October 8 Ithaca, NY Hangar Theatre ** Sat October 9 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894 ** Sun October 10 State College, PA The State Theatre ** Tues October 12 [...] read more
Live streamed show - Thursday December 10, 7:00 pm EST
Monday, December 7, 2020
Thursday December 10, 7pm Live streamed show on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch with Special Guests Melissa Ferrick, Jonatha Brooke and Jim Infantino Oh, The Stories We Can Tell! Boston in the early nineties: we were all there, playing in tiny clubs with squeaky chairs, making our way in the Boston music scene, looking for our names in the small font Boston Phoenix concert announcements, and finding our friends at open mics where the tables would empty as soon as people saw us [...] read more
Guest appearances on cool shows!
Friday, November 6, 2020
November 8th at 8pm This Sunday Dar will be the Special Guest on TIME OUT (streaming event), an intimate evening of legendary songwriters in the round, sharing the stories behind the songs performed like you've never heard them before. Time Out: Legends Series features Grammy Award Winner Don Henry, lyrical storytelling master Dar Williams, and Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter Kim Richey. Hosted by The Accidentals- Sav Buist and Katie Larson. Join us in the virtual space and get to know the legendary songwriters behind the hits. Tickets are available via [...] read more
PRIVATE online concerts, serenades and NEWLY added private songwriting sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
New offering at TOPEKA! - Private Songwriting Sessions. In addition to the already offered Serenades and Private concerts we have just added the often requested private songwriting sessions. Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you could have Dar Williams sing a private online concert for you and some friends. Maybe help create the set list? Chat online after having her sing your favorite song? Work with you to make [...] read more
MGC
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, October 22, 2020
It's been 10 years since I put out my retrospective, Many Great Companions. A lot has changed Now I have Many, MANY Great Companions, some of whom I am honored to be bringing on my livestream show on 10/22. We hope you'll curl up under your favorite chilly Autumn night blanket and join our friendly gathering Appearances by: * Shawn Mullins * The Nields * Heather Maloney * Bryn Roberts [...] read more
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The DEDICATED Concert with Dar Williams - Feeling a little distant from the one or ones you love? Want to show some love to the pod-mate by your side? Dedicate a Dar song and virtually step on stage. Here is how it will work: Ten songs will be chosen from the dedications. We will give up to six people the opportunity to join Dar live during the show and read their dedications. Other dedications will be read by Dar and scrolled on the ticker during the show. Go to [...] read more
show on the road
Podcast - The Bluegrass Situation hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Podcast Alert! Great podcast hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin. . . . conversation with revered singing songstress and deeply wise wordsmith, Dar Williams. [...] read more
DVR Alert
Saturday, August 24, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 at 9pm ET/PT Dar's song "Beauty of the Rain" will be featured in a key segment in the season premiere of Showtime's The Affair. [...] read more
TODAY - Live on Paste Studio
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
ALERT - Today August 13, Dar will be live at Paste Studio at 12:00pm est. Tune In! [...] read more
The Art of Protest: June 13-22, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Artists and scholars have long been at the forefront of protest movements in the United States and around the world. Whether by direct action or through their work, they have been instrumental in calling out injustice, fighting for the rights of marginalized groups, and drawing attention to problems both local and global in scale. It has become increasingly urgent for artists to generate creative responses in these fraught political times. Sarah Lawrence College and the Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities will host an intensive workshop for artists and scholars to develop their own practice [...] read more
HUDSON VALLEY VOTES - October 20th at UPAC
Monday, September 17, 2018
With the crucial mid-term elections nearly upon us on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens has banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism. Dar will perform with other artists at HUDSON VALLEY VOTES on Saturday, October 20th at UPAC. The line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors performing include: Aaron Dessner of The National, Natalie Merchant, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials will [...] read more
Keynote Speaker at NERFA 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
From NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). . . We are proud to announce that singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams , who was a showcase artist at the very first NERFA conference, will be our keynote speaker this year. [...] read more
Rebroadcast!!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Dar Williams Guest DJ ! Bridge, SiriusXM 32 8/19 @ 10 pm ET/7 pm PT Rebroadcasts: 8/20, 6 PM ET on The Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/21, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT & 6 PM ET/3 PM PT (feature only) on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/23, 8 AM ET/5 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/24, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only); 8/25, 10 AM ET/7 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only). [...] read more
SiriusXM Radio
Friday, February 9, 2018
Exciting news. . . Dar's inview with SiriusXM radio about "What I Found in a Thousand Towns" is about to broadcast. First airing is Sunday Feb 11 The Village Folk Show” on The Bridge, SiriusXM ch32 and on the SiriusXM App @ 10 PM to 2 AM PT/ 7 PM to 11 PM PT. This show will rebroadcast on SiriusXM The Village ch741 online in the USA and Canada all week ( 6x) Feb 12 Mon [...] read more
New Interview in Chronogram magazine
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
For the past two decades, singer/songwriter Dar Williams has toured the farthest reaches of the country. Along the way she noticed something: Some towns seemed to have perfect chemistry—great community events, thriving small businesses, and connected residents. Others lacked the X factor of prosperity and connectivity, and it showed. Williams set out to find out why, and What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities—One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, & Coffee Shop at a Time (Basic [...] read more
CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN FP ROSE AT THE HOWLAND CENTER IN BEACON, NY ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 8PM!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Howland Center presents Dar Williams, Jonathan Rose in forum on Beacon's future BEACON -- Two speakers, Dar Williams and Jonathan F. P. Rose, will keynote a community conversation at 8 p. m. Sept. 19 titled "Beacon: the City We Love; the City We Want to See," at the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. The event is free, but seating is limited and advance reservations through Brown Paper Tickets are recommended. This is a special book-signing event and forum with two authors who have published works on the well-being and [...] read more
A Thousand Towns
PastForward 2019 Preview: Revitalizing Small Communities – Dar Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Dar to speak at this year's Preservation Leadership Forum in Denver Colorado hosted by The National Trust for Historic Preservation on October 10th, 2019. Dar Williams has been called “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters” by The New Yorker. She’s released ten studio albums and authored four books including her latest, What I Found In A Thousand Towns . Known as much for her staunch progressive ideals as her raw acoustic energy, Williams has been captivating audiences with her [...] read more
Adirondack Daily Enterprise - Williams shares her ideas for small towns
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
“What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities,” by Dar Williams, may not be a specifically Adirondack book, but much of its content proves applicable to the region. One might quickly list Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Glens Falls and Watertown as locations whose leaders and residents could benefit from a quick perusal. [...] read more
The Fall and Rise of Small Towns: Dar Williams PODCAST
Monday, July 16, 2018
America's landscape of towns and cities is ever-changing. Countless Main Streets and small downtowns were eviscerated by big box stores, globalization, online commerce and poor planning. But today, many reasilient communities are fighting back. Called "one of America's very best singer-songwriters " by The New Yorker, our guest, Dar Williams , tells us how towns and cities can turn themselves around. " What I Found in a Thousand Towns : A Traveling Musician's Guide to [...] read more
Festival Peers Into “Positive Proximity”
Sunday, June 24, 2018
When musician Dar Williams took the stage in the lecture hall at the at the Yale University Art Gallery this past Sunday, it was clear that she had done her homework. She was there to deliver a talk titled “How to Make Your Town Somewhere Everyone Wants to Live” for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The theme comes from her most recent book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities—One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, and Open-Mike Night at a Time . “The towns that have high [...] read more
Dar Williams | Community Building From a Folk Singer’s POV
Sunday, May 27, 2018
PODCAST Listen to Dar Williams | Community Building From a Folk Singer’s POV from Leading Voices in Real Estate in Podcasts. https://itunes. apple. com/us/podcast/leading-voices-in-real-estate/id1193591199? mt=2&i=1000410859844 "Leading Voices in Real Estate" is a podcast hosted by Matt Slepin of Terra Search Partners. In this podcast series, we interview city builders who use innovative approaches to create healthier, more economically vibrant communities with character and a high quality of life. These leaders provide inspiration to those of us looking to build better cities. [...] read more
Episode 48 - Dar Williams PODCAST with Thaddeus Russell
Friday, March 23, 2018
Dar Williams is a musician and author. The New Yorker has described her as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters. " Her latest album is the self-produced and critically acclaimed Emerald , and her new book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns , combines anthropological field work she conducted as a touring musician with scholarly research on the renaissance of American towns and small cities. [...] read more
OFF THE SHELF | Book Review The Secret in a Thousand Towns by Sabrina Sucato
Friday, March 16, 2018
What I Found In A Thousand Towns is a must read for anyone interested in natural community building or for those who have stepped foot into one of the towns that Williams mentions. She narrates in the first person and interjects her insights and observations throughout the text. Although she visits these towns to perform, she experiences them much like the rest of us would. She drinks coffee at the cafes, meanders the sidewalks with her family, and asks locals about the best eats. Her well wishes for the spaces on [...] read more
“WHAT I FOUND IN A THOUSAND TOWNS” BOOK TOUR UPDATE
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
My book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns, comes out on September 5, and we hope you'll pre-order it now, from your favorite store or online. Here is the WHOLE TOUR of bookstore signings and book events (plus some Cry Cry Cry concerts! ). I'm thrilled to be working with all of these new places and faces. Bookstores, wineries, and town halls alike. Stay tuned for updates. - Dar 9/9/2017 Berkeley, CA UC Theater Reading and Performance* 9/10/2017 Seattle, WA Seattle Town Hall –Rainer Hall With Guest Interviewer 9/11/2017 [...] read more
DAR WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES HER NEW BOOK AND TOUR DATES
Monday, June 26, 2017
I hope you'll come out this fall for some concerts that are very special to me! My book, "What I Found In A Thousand Towns," is coming out in September and I'll be singing, reading, and hopefully hearing a bit about what you love about your towns and cities. I've watched downtowns and cities go from vacant to vibrant over the last twenty plus years. How does that happen? How does it begin? Throughout my travels, I wrote notes, I talked to people, and [...] read more
Cry Cry Cry
Valley Advocate Interview
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Dar Williams Makes A Northampton Homecoming: a Q&A with the Pop Singer-Songwriter Folk-pop super-group Cry Cry Cry, a trio consisting of acclaimed singer-songwriters Dar Williams , Lucy Kaplansky , and Richard Shindell , is heading to the Calvin Theatre in Northampton on Saturday, March 31. [...] read more
Supergroup ready to 'Cry Cry Cry'
Thursday, March 8, 2018
The past year has been busy for Dar Williams, and 2018 may be a repeat performance. She recently reunited with fellow singer-songwriters Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky to reform alt-folkie supergroup Cry Cry Cry after nearly two decades. They now have shows booked into mid-April, including a March 15 stop at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. [...] read more
New Music from Cry Cry Cry
Thursday, February 15, 2018
‘Cathedrals’ our first new single in two decades is now available for download! Tour dates, below. Some shows are close to sell out! CD Baby https://store. cdbaby. com/cd/crycrycry Bandcamp https://crycrycryofficial. bandcamp. com 3/15 Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA http://bit. ly/2yRfWe0 3/16 Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis, MN [...] read more
New Cry Cry Cry shows
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Stay tuned for the Announcement of 12 new Cry Cry Cry shows . Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA on March 30th [...] read more
Songwriting Retreats
Many Stars That Guide Us - Online Retreat
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
January 6 (8:00pm ET) - January 9 (4:00pm ET): Online Let’s set our course for a confident and creative new year! Really, isn’t that all we ever want, to find the unique “stars that guide us” and to be in a community that respects not only what we create but also how we create and where we find inspiration? As retreat leaders, we want to help songwriters find, and appreciate, whatever lights their path. We’re not a “one star fits all” [...] read more
Songwriting Theme Days!
Friday, December 11, 2020
A series on ONE DAY retreats. January 18, 19, 21, 22 & 23, 2021. These workshops are for anyone over 16 who wants to write a song that matters: to ourselves, to the people (or pets) we love, and to the world. Our songs can be funny, heavy, catchy or sappy. We'll just be looking for ways to say what we really want to say. We'll explore everything from the bag of tricks we use in songwriting to discussions of why we need to write in the first place, plus how we [...] read more
Lighting Trees in Darkness, Songwriting Retreat December 27 - 30
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
We are offering up a sweet little online retreat, Lighting Trees in Darkness, December 27 - 30! It's during that magically reflective yet forward moving time those several days after the holidays and before the new year – perfect for working on a song and connecting with other songwriters. We hope you can make it! As always, info and sign-ups are here: darwilliamsretreat. com [...] read more
Welcome
Writing a Song That Matters - Songwriting Retreats July 6-10, & August 17-21, 2020
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Summer Songwriting Retreats JULY 6-10, 2020 AUGUST 17-21, 2020 at the GARRISON INSTITUTE We welcome you to join us for: ** Singing and song sharing** Songwriting** Private song consultation with Dar** Yoga (optional)** Workshops (guitar, voice, song sharing)** Special surprise guests** Inspirational natural setting and field trips** Delicious farm to table meals** Gorgeous Hudson River views This will be our 8th summer and 14th and 15th retreats at Writing a Song That Matters! We're incredibly grateful for the many returning songwriters that have become like family, the new retreaters who have taken [...] read more
Encountering Dar Williams
Saturday, May 19, 2018
by Angel Haggar It is Spring 2015. I’m in my ninth year of being knee-deep in babies and diapers. It’s the life I always wanted. Well, I cry more than I thought I would, but I’m happy, mostly. I’m too exhausted to remember the life I had imagined before I had a husband, children, a dog, a mortgage, more to do than time to do it, and more month than money. I’m clipping coupons and often failing to keep within my household budget; my husband travels all the time for his job. [...] read more
Dar's Summer Songwriting retreats
Thursday, February 1, 2018
This summer there are several opportunities to join Dar at one of her "Writing a Song that Matters" songwriting retreats. A weekend retreat in western Massachusetts at the Rowe Center, Rowe, MA will kick off the summer. June 1st, 2nd and 3rd . Space is extremely limited. For more information and to sign up go to http://rowecenter. org/ Weeklong retreats will be held June 25-29 & August 6-10 at the Garrison Institute in Garrison New York. The applications process is now in progress [...] read more
DAR WILLIAMS JOINS STEVE EARLE’S CAMP COPPERHEAD!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Dar will be joining Steve Earle's Camp Copperhead in upstate New York from June 26-30, 2017. "I was positively buzzing when I got this invitation: I'm going to be a sidekick at Steve Earle's Camp Copperhead! I'll be with Steve before my retreats (Omega Institute still has some spots). Summer is officially around the corner, and it's going to be great. Hope you can join us. " - Dar Williams Details can be found at https://www. campcopperhead. com/ [...] read more
Tour News
Blossoms
Spring dates ** new shows added
Friday, April 4, 2025
April 5 Hugh’s Room - Toronto ON Canada TICKETS April 6 Hanger Theater - Ithaca NY TICKETS April 26 Jonathan's Ogunquit -Ogunquit, ME TICKETS ** The Nields support April 27 Cary Hall - Lexington, MA TICKETS June 13 Emelin Theater - Mamaroneck, NY TICKETS June 14 The Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich, RI TICKETS [...] read more
UK tour
Additional London Show added to UK tour!
Friday, February 7, 2025
The September 26 show sold out so quickly we have decided to add another London Show to the schedule. Dar will be at The Green Note in London on Sunday Oct 5. Tickets go on sale on 3/19. Also do to robust ticket sales the Glasgow Venue has now changed to Cottiers Theater, same ticket link September 26 St Pancras Old Church London https://www. greennote. co. uk/production/dar-williams-2/ [...] read more
UK tour
UK tour!
Friday, February 7, 2025
Good Morning UK fans! September 26 St Pancras Old Church London https://www. greennote. co. uk/production/dar-williams-2/ September 27 Mid Sussex Music Hall Hassocks https://www. seetickets. com/event/dar-williams/mid-sussex-music-hall/3298546 September 28 The Living Room [...] read more
Spring Tour Dates
Thursday, December 12, 2024
March 7 Rams Head On Stage - Annapolis, MD Tickets March 8 Rex Theatre - Galax, VA Tickets March 9 The Tin Pan - Richmond, VA Tickets March 21 The Listening Booth - Rehoboth Beach, DE A fundraiser for the Delaware Center for Inland Bays Tickets March 22 Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center - Wellsboro, PA More Information March 30 City Winery [...] read more
New Shows Added
Thursday, October 31, 2024
November 7 City Winery Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA SOLD OUT @ November 8 Grandview Heights Theater - Columbus, OH Tickets @ November 9 Hendricks Live! - Plainfield, IN Tickets @ November 11 Lied Center of Kansas - Lawrence, KS SOLD OUT @ November 13 Fort Collins Armory - Fort Collins, CO SOLD OUT @ November 14 Swallow Hill Music - Denver, CO SOLD OUT @ November 16 South Broadway Cultural Ctr - Albuquerque, NM SOLD OUT @ November 19 Poor David’s [...] read more
Fall and Winter Tour Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
October 17 Boulton Center for the Performing Arts - Bay Shore, NY Tickets ## October 18 Outpost in the Burbs - Montclair, NJ Tickets ## October 19 Center for the Arts of Homer - Homer, NY Tickets ## October 24 One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME SOLD OUT * October 25 Groton Hill Music Center - Groton, MA SOLD OUT * October 26 Spire Center for Performing Arts - Plymouth, MA [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Monday, July 22, 2024
Iris Dement added to River Roads Festival 2024On Sale Now https://riverroadsfestival. com/ TICKETS Now in our second year, River Roads Festival and Source to Sea Cleanup is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams, produced in collaboration with Laudable Productions. Our 2024 lineup includes Haley Heynderickx, Cheryl Wheeler, Gail Anne Dorsey, High Tea, Jill Sobule, Paula Cole, Sunny War, Dar Williams, and others to be announced. The festival will offer an array of delicious locally sourced food [...] read more
River Roads Festival
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Announcing River Roads Festival 2024Now on Sale https://riverroadsfestival. com/ TICKETS Now in our second year, River Roads Festival and Source to Sea Cleanup is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams, produced in collaboration with Laudable Productions. Our 2024 lineup includes Haley Heynderickx, Cheryl Wheeler, Gail Anne Dorsey, High Tea, Jill Sobule, Paula Cole, Sunny War, Dar Williams, and others to be announced. The festival will offer an array of delicious locally sourced food and drink options. [...] read more
As the Spring Colors Return
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lots of adventures ahead! Two songwriting workshops and concerts (sold out, but Texas is streaming) at famed Blue Rock studios in Texas and the Interlocken school in Michigan. Two shows opening for folk legend and friend, Tom Rush. A tour with Heather Maloney in the south (look for our “EV Diary” with Generation 180! ), and my first ever tour in Hawaii. New shows! ! April 12 The Colonial Theatre - Keene, NH. Special Guest to Tom Rush Tickets [...] read more
Fall Tour Dates
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Autumnal concerts, talks, festivals, and school visits! For most of them, I'll be pulling up in my electric car (that I love), and you can tell me if it looks like a Porsche or a Pacer. Onward! Fall Tour Dates Sep 29 Auburn Public Theater - Auburn, NY TICKETS Sep 30 Indian Lake Theater - Indian Lake, NY TICKETS Oct 5 The State Theater of Havre De Grace - Havre de Grace, MD [...] read more
Dar Williams and Amy Ray Band on Tour
Monday, September 11, 2023
Dar Williams and Amy Ray Band Tickets on Sale on Friday Sept 15th January 15 Marjorie Luke Theatre - Santa Barbara, CA January 16 Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA January 18 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA January 19 Center for the Arts - Grass Valley, CA January 20 Rouge Theater - Grants Pass, OR January 21 MacDonald Theater - Eugene, OR January 23 Aladdin Theater - Portland, OR January 24 Capital Theater - Olympia, WA January 25 Neptune Theater - Seattle, WA [...] read more
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Hello Beloved Fans, Dar is launching an exciting new music festival with some friends and colleagues. The first annual River Roads Festival happens on Saturday, September 9th, outdoors at beautiful Millside Park in Easthampton, MA. The lineup so far features Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, Amy Ray, Lisa Loeb, Sweet Honey in the Rock and others to be announced. It runs from Noon-10pm Tickets are $65 after that. Day of show price is $75. Kids 12 and under are $20 (all free kids tickets have been [...] read more
Big Tour Announcement
Monday, January 30, 2023
This tour has been in the works for a while, and now I am excited to announce that I will be opening for my friend and favorite musician Bruce Cockburn in June. I hope you can join us for one of these shows! Tour Schedule Feb 4, 2023 Bellows Falls Opera House Bellows Falls, VT Special Guest Crys Matthews Mar 10, 2023 Levoy Theatre [...] read more
enough
Summer time in the city
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
NYC and SUMMER dates NEW YORK, NEW YORK- Dar will be spending the next three nights at the City Winery. Tonight July 6th she will join Dionne Warwick, Macy Gray, Louden Wainwright III, Amanda Palmer and a host of other amazing artists for an evening to support gun safety. Net proceeds benefit @everytown + @momsdemand. GET TICKETS Wednesday July 6 - City Winery New York, NY. ENOUGH Thursday July 7 - City Winery [...] read more
SUMMER SHOWS
Monday, May 23, 2022
Saturday June 25 - Bryn Mawr Gazebo - Bryn Mawr PA Friday July 1 - Vinegar Hill Music Theatre - Arundel, ME Thursday July 7 - City Winery New York, NY special guest TBA Friday July 8 - City Winery New York, NY. special guest TBA Friday July 15 - Southern Vermont Arts Center special guest Heather Maloney Saturday July [...] read more
New Tour Dates with Special Guest Sophie B Hawkins
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
May 12 Port Washington, NY - Landmark on Main Street - ticket link coming soon May 13 Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford - ticket link coming soon May 14 Norfolk, CT - Infinity Hall Norfolk - ticket link coming soon May 19 Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts May 20 Tarrytown, NY - Tarrytown Music Hall - May 21 Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre May 22 Essex, VT - The Double E Performance Center. - ticket link coming soon [...] read more
Livestream: So We Came to February
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm EST Grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine, fluff up those couch pillows, and join Dar as she broadcasts an intimate solo performance LIVE from her living room to yours. It’ll be a greatest hits show of songs and stories. Streamed live on: Youtube Facebook Twitter & Twitch No tickets are required and the show will be streamed to all that [...] read more
winter
Almost New Year's Shows!
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The annual Dar Williams "Almost New Years" shows! December 27 One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME https://onelongfellowsquare. com/ December 28 The Stationery Factory - Dalton, MA https://stationery-factory. com/ [...] read more
Final leg of the Album Release Tour
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Last shows of the Trio Album Release Tour with Bryn Roberts on Keys/Piano and Ward Williams on Cello and Guitar Fri December 3 Montclair, NJ Outpost in the Burbs Tickets Sat December 4 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage == Tickets Sun December 5 Alexandria, VA Birchmere == Tickets Tue December 7 Richmond, VA The Tin Pan == [...] read more
Rehearsal day... Heading out for tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Thu September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Tickets Fri October 1 Brownfield, ME Stone Mountain Arts Center ** Tickets Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project** Tickets Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tickets Tue October 5 [...] read more
SUMMER DATES 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Check out Dar's new OUTDOOR summer tour dates SUMMER 2021. A few more will be added, stay tuned! [...] read more
Spring Songwriting Reteats!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
CALLING ALL SONGWRITERS! Learn from a seasoned and supportive songwriter in real time. Dar Williams' Online Retreats for SPRING 2021: March 18-21 Spring Street Mini-Retreat April 13-18 One-Day Theme-Based Retreats For more information and to sign up: [...] read more
“We CAN Live Through February” Online Concert
Thursday, February 25, 2021
February 25, 7:00pm EST - Join Dar for songs of hope and the emergence into spring. Some songs you might expect, plus a few deep tracks and a new song or two! The show will stream live to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and Twitter. Shows stream free, tips welcome but not required. NO TICKETS NEEDED. Facebook -https://www. facebook. [...] read more
Histories and Mysteries- Dar Williams Concert Streamed Live
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Illuminating! Mystifying! The past is a treasure trove of histories and mysteries for Dar. Join her on July 30 at 7pm EDT for a live streamed concert. Songs interspersed with questions from fans. Our charming friend, Ellen Stanley, from The Twin Cities' KFAI (Womenfolk), will read your questions and ask few of her own, as Dar performs her unique brand of prophetic folk music. How does Empire written 15 years ago ring so true today? Mortal City? Ask your questions here: [...] read more
Tuesday June 9th 7pm - LIVE Show Streaming to Facebook and YouTube
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Dar Williams Facebook LIVE on Tuesday, June 9th at 7 pm EDT A Bulletproof Artists Birthday party - It’s Patty’s Birthday (Dar’s manager) and Dar will play a live online concert to celebrate. Tune in on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm EDT to listen, sing along, and join the celebration. Watch Live on Facebook Watch Live on YouTube [...] read more
May 3rd LIVE CONCERT - SUSIE ON SUNDAYS with Dar Williams
Sunday, May 3, 2020
SUSIE ON SUNDAYS with Dar Williams on May 3 (Facebook & Youtube Live Simulcast): Tune in via Facebook or Youtube at 7pm EDT on Sunday May 3rd and interact with host, SUSAN WERNER and very special guest artist, DAR WILLIAMS, during the live broadcast of Susan's weekly Facebook Live show, Susie on Sundays. Dar and Susan will play together and apart - sure to be a magical evening! Watch Live on Youtube: https://www. youtube. com/user/susanwerneronline Watch Live on Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/susanwernerpage/live Get Online Show [...] read more
* * * Rescheduled Dates * * *
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Dar's April Birthday Tour has been rescheduled to July. Opening acts that were scheduled may need to be changed due to availability. If you have purchased tickets to any of these shows and have questions please contact the venue directly. Wednesday July 29 Stationery Factory - Dalton MA Thursday July 30 Natick Center for the Arts - Natick MA Friday July 31 The Troubadour - Morristown, NJ Saturday August 1 Boulton Center - Bayshore NY Sunday August 2 Wall Street Theater - Norwalk CT [...] read more
Cancelled, postponed and rescheduled shows
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
This is a complicated situation and we are working to reschdeule as many shows that have been postponed/canceled as possible and as quickly as possible. We will be updating here first and then moving the dates on the listed tour schedule once we have a new date. Thanks! [...] read more
st augustine
Cancelled shows
Friday, March 13, 2020
Greetings and big regrets from St. Augustine! The last two shows of this tour with Heather Malloney, in Bluffton, SC and Charlotte, NC, have been cancelled. [...] read more
Saturday, February 29, 2020
For all the requests I get to tour in the Southeast, especially Florida, HERE I COME! ! Excited to hop back on Amtrak for the first show in Atlanta. Thursday, March 5th - City Winery - Atlanta GA www. citywinery. com/atlanta Friday, March 6th - Songbirds - Chattanooga, TN https://events. songbirds. [...] read more
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CAYAMO 2020 - A Journey Through Song
Saturday, January 4, 2020
It may be winter in the Northeast but join Dar and a fanastic lineup on Cayamo's thirteenth journey through song, sailing February 3 – 10, 2020 from Miami to beautiful St. Croix and Antigua and the cold will seem light years away! Over the years, Cayamo has become synonymous with family, tradition, and home. Because of the community our guests have cultivated over the years, some of the most talented Americana artists from around the world have lent their voices and stories on board - and this year will be no exception! [...] read more
December is here!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Time for a great run of concerts bringing us into 2020, including concerts at the Cabot Theater in Beverly MA (Dec 27), our annual Christians, Pagans, and Other Hipsters at The Bell House in Brooklyn NY (Dec 28) and closing out the year with shows on Dec 30 and 31 at the New Hope Winery in New Hope PA. The dazzling Heather Maloney will be my special guest on these shows. May your days be MERRY and BRIGHT, And may all your HO-LI-DAYS be inclusive. Friday, December 27, 2019Cabot Theatre ♣286 Cabot Street Beverly, [...] read more
FAN PRE-SALE
Thursday, September 5, 2019
10:00am Thursday Sept 5th. Use code WILLIAMS. . . . . Announcing PASSIM’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT feat. Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, Dar Williams & Special Guests at @BochCenter Shubert Theatre on November 14! Head to passim. org/celebrate for more info~ [...] read more
West Coast and Southwest Dates
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Friday, January 10th, 2020 McCabe's Guitar Shop 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - phone: 310-828-4497 website: https://www. mccabes. com/concerts/ Saturday, January 11th, 2020 McCabe's Guitar Shop 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - phone: 310-828-4497 website: https://www. mccabes. com/concerts/ Sunday, January 12th, 2020 AMSDConcerts 5305 Sweetwater Road, Bonita (San Diego), CA website: http://www. amsdconcerts. com/ Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 James A. Little Theater New [...] read more
New December shows announced
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Friday, December 27th, 2019 Cabot Theatre - Beverly, MA website: https://thecabot. org Saturday, December 28th, 2019 The Bell House Brooklyn, NY website: https://www. thebellhouseny. com/ 21+ show Monday, December 30th and Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 New Hope Winery, New Hope, PA www. newhopewinery. com ** All shows with Special Guest Heather Maloney [...] read more
CAYAMO 2020 - A Journey Through Song
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Dar Williams to join the 13th Cayamo Voyage From February 3-10, 2020 with an all star lineup including Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Buddy Miller, Lake Street Dive and SO MANY MORE [...] read more
Dar to perform three nights with friends at the City Winery - NYC in July
Monday, March 25, 2019
Dar to perform for three nights in July! ! JULY 10 with Special Guest Susan Werner JULY 11 with Special Guest The Nields JULY 12 with Special Guest Seth Glier Tickets go on sale to the public Friday March 28th at 3pm [...] read more
Dar heads to the West Coast
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Friday, March 15th, 2019 Neptune Theatre 1303 NE 45th Street Seattle, WA Lindi Ortega opens Saturday, March 16th, 2019 Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR Phone: (503) 719-6055 https://www. albertarosetheatre. com/ Lindi Ortega opens Sunday, March 17th, 2019 John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 [...] read more
Melissa Etheridge Cruise III
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Dar will be joining Melissa Etheridge and an allstar line up on her spring cruise from March 31st through April 7th. To join Dar and all the other fine musicians go to http://www. themelissaetheridgecruise. com/ to get your cabin! [...] read more
LIVE CONCERT WINDOW SHOW
Monday, May 7, 2018
As part of the May 13th Benefit for Middletown Green Community Center, Dar will be performing a LIVE CONCERT WINDOW SHOW so grab your mom for Mother's Day and enjoy the show at home in your living room. And if you're in Brooklyn, please come out for this very special concert at the legendary Brooklyn Academy of Music. Sunday, May 13th, 2018 6:00 PMBenefit Concert for Middletown Green Community Center Fishman Space at BAM321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: TICKETS start at $50website: [...] read more
theartsstl Concert review
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
A lovey review by Melissa Cynova from the thearts stl D ar Williams took to the stage at Delmar Hall with an acoustic guitar and a keyboardist. She had what I can only call a musical conversation with a hall full of her friends. It was a lovely night of music and storytelling – and musical storytelling. continued. . . [...] read more
General Music
photo by Carly Rae
Signed to Righteous Babe Records
Friday, April 18, 2025
From Righteous Babe Records. . . . Join us in welcoming Dar Williams to the Righteous Babe family! Dar’s history with [...] read more
holiday shows
Holiday Shows * New 2025 Shows * Songwriting Retreats
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Dar's Almost New Year's shows with very special guest Gail Ann Dorsey December 27 Stone Mountain Arts Center - Brownfield, ME Tickets ## December 28 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA Tickets ## December 29 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA. Tickets ## December 30 Bell House - Brooklyn, NY Tickets ## 2025! ! January 9 Lake Placid Center for [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The FESTIVAL IS SOLD OUT but you can still join Dar and some of the other artists on Sunday morning for a pond and park cleanup event. Sign up at this link to register for the SUNDAY CLEANUP The River Roads Festival is presented in partnership with the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) who coordinate the annual Source to Sea Cleanup, one of the nation’s largest river cleanups. The proceeds from ticket sales will help CRC prevent pollution, engage communities in research and advocacy, [...] read more
South, West, North and East Tour Updates Fall 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Hello Friends! Dar will be chasing peak foliage as she heads South this week, followed by an exciting week on the west coast! Heading back for a mid-Atlantic run with a quick stop in Montreal, she takes a few weeks off then finishes up 2022, playing three shows between XMAS and NYE with VERY special guest and friend Beth Nielsen Chapman. Book Tour Fall in its final laps! The book has done really well, getting great reviews from young and old, new and seasoned songwriters alike! Thank you for spreading the word! [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
PRE-ORDER NOW
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, October 29, 2021
I’ll Meet You Here Livestream Event - Live from the Road Friday, October 29th 9:45pm EDT * 8:45pm CDT * 7:45pm MDT * 6:45pm PDT Watch LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Twitch Join Dar Williams, cellist/guitarist/vocalist Ward Williams, and keyboardist/vocalist Bryn Roberts to experience the I’ll Meet You Here tour from the comfort of your home. If you are immunocompromised, or caring for someone who is, you might not be able to come out to a live venue for the shows. [...] read more
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New Single "Time Be My Friend" out this week.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
New SINGLE drops this week! ! Pre-Save and Pre-add the single and upcoming album on Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer to your music library! Time, Be My Friend: https://darwilliams. lnk. to/TimeBeMyFriend I’ll Meet You Here: [...] read more
The Today and Every Day Challenge
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Individual Call to Action Watch the video on YouTube For every piece of bad news we hear about how we’re “consuming Earth’s life-support systems”, as acclaimed scientist John Liu puts it, there is an amazing array of solutions, from ancient farming wisdom to modern smart grid technology that is emerging all the time. And it’s not just theoretical. People everywhere are going hands-on with their contributions to conservation, efficiency, and renewable energies. They do it with enthusiasm, and [...] read more
Today and Everyday
Friday, August 20, 2021
Second Single and Music Video from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. Music and Lyrics by Dar Williams Video by Antje Duvekot Listen to the single and all Dar's music on Spotify, Apple Music and all your other favorite streaming services [...] read more
Cover
You Give It All Away
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
First single from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. [...] read more
“I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st.
Friday, June 11, 2021
Fall Trio Tour! Thur September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Fri October 1 Brownfield , ME Stone Mountain Arts Center Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project ** Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tues October 5 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom ** Thu October 7 New York City Symphony Space ** Fri October 8 Ithaca, NY Hangar Theatre ** Sat October 9 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894 ** Sun October 10 State College, PA The State Theatre ** Tues October 12 [...] read more
Live streamed show - Thursday December 10, 7:00 pm EST
Monday, December 7, 2020
Thursday December 10, 7pm Live streamed show on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch with Special Guests Melissa Ferrick, Jonatha Brooke and Jim Infantino Oh, The Stories We Can Tell! Boston in the early nineties: we were all there, playing in tiny clubs with squeaky chairs, making our way in the Boston music scene, looking for our names in the small font Boston Phoenix concert announcements, and finding our friends at open mics where the tables would empty as soon as people saw us [...] read more
Guest appearances on cool shows!
Friday, November 6, 2020
November 8th at 8pm This Sunday Dar will be the Special Guest on TIME OUT (streaming event), an intimate evening of legendary songwriters in the round, sharing the stories behind the songs performed like you've never heard them before. Time Out: Legends Series features Grammy Award Winner Don Henry, lyrical storytelling master Dar Williams, and Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter Kim Richey. Hosted by The Accidentals- Sav Buist and Katie Larson. Join us in the virtual space and get to know the legendary songwriters behind the hits. Tickets are available via [...] read more
PRIVATE online concerts, serenades and NEWLY added private songwriting sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
New offering at TOPEKA! - Private Songwriting Sessions. In addition to the already offered Serenades and Private concerts we have just added the often requested private songwriting sessions. Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you could have Dar Williams sing a private online concert for you and some friends. Maybe help create the set list? Chat online after having her sing your favorite song? Work with you to make [...] read more
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Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, October 22, 2020
It's been 10 years since I put out my retrospective, Many Great Companions. A lot has changed Now I have Many, MANY Great Companions, some of whom I am honored to be bringing on my livestream show on 10/22. We hope you'll curl up under your favorite chilly Autumn night blanket and join our friendly gathering Appearances by: * Shawn Mullins * The Nields * Heather Maloney * Bryn Roberts [...] read more
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The DEDICATED Concert with Dar Williams - Feeling a little distant from the one or ones you love? Want to show some love to the pod-mate by your side? Dedicate a Dar song and virtually step on stage. Here is how it will work: Ten songs will be chosen from the dedications. We will give up to six people the opportunity to join Dar live during the show and read their dedications. Other dedications will be read by Dar and scrolled on the ticker during the show. Go to [...] read more
show on the road
Podcast - The Bluegrass Situation hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Podcast Alert! Great podcast hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin. . . . conversation with revered singing songstress and deeply wise wordsmith, Dar Williams. [...] read more
DVR Alert
Saturday, August 24, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 at 9pm ET/PT Dar's song "Beauty of the Rain" will be featured in a key segment in the season premiere of Showtime's The Affair. [...] read more
TODAY - Live on Paste Studio
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
ALERT - Today August 13, Dar will be live at Paste Studio at 12:00pm est. Tune In! [...] read more
The Art of Protest: June 13-22, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Artists and scholars have long been at the forefront of protest movements in the United States and around the world. Whether by direct action or through their work, they have been instrumental in calling out injustice, fighting for the rights of marginalized groups, and drawing attention to problems both local and global in scale. It has become increasingly urgent for artists to generate creative responses in these fraught political times. Sarah Lawrence College and the Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities will host an intensive workshop for artists and scholars to develop their own practice [...] read more
HUDSON VALLEY VOTES - October 20th at UPAC
Monday, September 17, 2018
With the crucial mid-term elections nearly upon us on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens has banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism. Dar will perform with other artists at HUDSON VALLEY VOTES on Saturday, October 20th at UPAC. The line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors performing include: Aaron Dessner of The National, Natalie Merchant, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials will [...] read more
Keynote Speaker at NERFA 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
From NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). . . We are proud to announce that singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams , who was a showcase artist at the very first NERFA conference, will be our keynote speaker this year. [...] read more
Rebroadcast!!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Dar Williams Guest DJ ! Bridge, SiriusXM 32 8/19 @ 10 pm ET/7 pm PT Rebroadcasts: 8/20, 6 PM ET on The Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/21, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT & 6 PM ET/3 PM PT (feature only) on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/23, 8 AM ET/5 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/24, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only); 8/25, 10 AM ET/7 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only). [...] read more
SiriusXM Radio
Friday, February 9, 2018
Exciting news. . . Dar's inview with SiriusXM radio about "What I Found in a Thousand Towns" is about to broadcast. First airing is Sunday Feb 11 The Village Folk Show” on The Bridge, SiriusXM ch32 and on the SiriusXM App @ 10 PM to 2 AM PT/ 7 PM to 11 PM PT. This show will rebroadcast on SiriusXM The Village ch741 online in the USA and Canada all week ( 6x) Feb 12 Mon [...] read more
New Interview in Chronogram magazine
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
For the past two decades, singer/songwriter Dar Williams has toured the farthest reaches of the country. Along the way she noticed something: Some towns seemed to have perfect chemistry—great community events, thriving small businesses, and connected residents. Others lacked the X factor of prosperity and connectivity, and it showed. Williams set out to find out why, and What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities—One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, & Coffee Shop at a Time (Basic [...] read more
CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN FP ROSE AT THE HOWLAND CENTER IN BEACON, NY ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 8PM!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Howland Center presents Dar Williams, Jonathan Rose in forum on Beacon's future BEACON -- Two speakers, Dar Williams and Jonathan F. P. Rose, will keynote a community conversation at 8 p. m. Sept. 19 titled "Beacon: the City We Love; the City We Want to See," at the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. The event is free, but seating is limited and advance reservations through Brown Paper Tickets are recommended. This is a special book-signing event and forum with two authors who have published works on the well-being and [...] read more
Tour News
Blossoms
Spring dates ** new shows added
Friday, April 4, 2025
April 5 Hugh’s Room - Toronto ON Canada TICKETS April 6 Hanger Theater - Ithaca NY TICKETS April 26 Jonathan's Ogunquit -Ogunquit, ME TICKETS ** The Nields support April 27 Cary Hall - Lexington, MA TICKETS June 13 Emelin Theater - Mamaroneck, NY TICKETS June 14 The Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich, RI TICKETS [...] read more
River Roads 2025 in King of Prussia PA
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Surprise! River Roads will be in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania this year. So excited for the next River Roads Festival in King of Prussia with The Indigo Girls , [...] read more
UK tour
Additional London Show added to UK tour!
Friday, February 7, 2025
The September 26 show sold out so quickly we have decided to add another London Show to the schedule. Dar will be at The Green Note in London on Sunday Oct 5. Tickets go on sale on 3/19. Also do to robust ticket sales the Glasgow Venue has now changed to Cottiers Theater, same ticket link September 26 St Pancras Old Church London https://www. greennote. co. uk/production/dar-williams-2/ [...] read more
UK tour
UK tour!
Friday, February 7, 2025
Good Morning UK fans! September 26 St Pancras Old Church London https://www. greennote. co. uk/production/dar-williams-2/ September 27 Mid Sussex Music Hall Hassocks https://www. seetickets. com/event/dar-williams/mid-sussex-music-hall/3298546 September 28 The Living Room [...] read more
Spring Tour Dates
Thursday, December 12, 2024
March 7 Rams Head On Stage - Annapolis, MD Tickets March 8 Rex Theatre - Galax, VA Tickets March 9 The Tin Pan - Richmond, VA Tickets March 21 The Listening Booth - Rehoboth Beach, DE A fundraiser for the Delaware Center for Inland Bays Tickets March 22 Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center - Wellsboro, PA More Information March 30 City Winery [...] read more
New Shows Added
Thursday, October 31, 2024
November 7 City Winery Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA SOLD OUT @ November 8 Grandview Heights Theater - Columbus, OH Tickets @ November 9 Hendricks Live! - Plainfield, IN Tickets @ November 11 Lied Center of Kansas - Lawrence, KS SOLD OUT @ November 13 Fort Collins Armory - Fort Collins, CO SOLD OUT @ November 14 Swallow Hill Music - Denver, CO SOLD OUT @ November 16 South Broadway Cultural Ctr - Albuquerque, NM SOLD OUT @ November 19 Poor David’s [...] read more
Fall and Winter Tour Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
October 17 Boulton Center for the Performing Arts - Bay Shore, NY Tickets ## October 18 Outpost in the Burbs - Montclair, NJ Tickets ## October 19 Center for the Arts of Homer - Homer, NY Tickets ## October 24 One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME SOLD OUT * October 25 Groton Hill Music Center - Groton, MA SOLD OUT * October 26 Spire Center for Performing Arts - Plymouth, MA [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Monday, July 22, 2024
Iris Dement added to River Roads Festival 2024On Sale Now https://riverroadsfestival. com/ TICKETS Now in our second year, River Roads Festival and Source to Sea Cleanup is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams, produced in collaboration with Laudable Productions. Our 2024 lineup includes Haley Heynderickx, Cheryl Wheeler, Gail Anne Dorsey, High Tea, Jill Sobule, Paula Cole, Sunny War, Dar Williams, and others to be announced. The festival will offer an array of delicious locally sourced food [...] read more
River Roads Festival
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Announcing River Roads Festival 2024Now on Sale https://riverroadsfestival. com/ TICKETS Now in our second year, River Roads Festival and Source to Sea Cleanup is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams, produced in collaboration with Laudable Productions. Our 2024 lineup includes Haley Heynderickx, Cheryl Wheeler, Gail Anne Dorsey, High Tea, Jill Sobule, Paula Cole, Sunny War, Dar Williams, and others to be announced. The festival will offer an array of delicious locally sourced food and drink options. [...] read more
Rhine, Women and Song
Monday, March 11, 2024
ALERT - ON SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 11, 10am Eastern Time A message from Dar Williams, Susan Werner and Heather Maloney We are so excited to announce an incredible fan experience - actually an incredible experience for the three of us as well. From October 7 to 14, 2025 we will be together for a one-week European river cruise we're calling Rhine, Women and Song. We'll have meet & greets, concerts, storytelling and one-of-a-kind collaborations, all set with the backdrop of the [...] read more
As the Spring Colors Return
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lots of adventures ahead! Two songwriting workshops and concerts (sold out, but Texas is streaming) at famed Blue Rock studios in Texas and the Interlocken school in Michigan. Two shows opening for folk legend and friend, Tom Rush. A tour with Heather Maloney in the south (look for our “EV Diary” with Generation 180! ), and my first ever tour in Hawaii. New shows! ! April 12 The Colonial Theatre - Keene, NH. Special Guest to Tom Rush Tickets [...] read more
Fall Tour Dates
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Autumnal concerts, talks, festivals, and school visits! For most of them, I'll be pulling up in my electric car (that I love), and you can tell me if it looks like a Porsche or a Pacer. Onward! Fall Tour Dates Sep 29 Auburn Public Theater - Auburn, NY TICKETS Sep 30 Indian Lake Theater - Indian Lake, NY TICKETS Oct 5 The State Theater of Havre De Grace - Havre de Grace, MD [...] read more
Dar Williams and Amy Ray Band on Tour
Monday, September 11, 2023
Dar Williams and Amy Ray Band Tickets on Sale on Friday Sept 15th January 15 Marjorie Luke Theatre - Santa Barbara, CA January 16 Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA January 18 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA January 19 Center for the Arts - Grass Valley, CA January 20 Rouge Theater - Grants Pass, OR January 21 MacDonald Theater - Eugene, OR January 23 Aladdin Theater - Portland, OR January 24 Capital Theater - Olympia, WA January 25 Neptune Theater - Seattle, WA [...] read more
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Hello Beloved Fans, Dar is launching an exciting new music festival with some friends and colleagues. The first annual River Roads Festival happens on Saturday, September 9th, outdoors at beautiful Millside Park in Easthampton, MA. The lineup so far features Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, Amy Ray, Lisa Loeb, Sweet Honey in the Rock and others to be announced. It runs from Noon-10pm Tickets are $65 after that. Day of show price is $75. Kids 12 and under are $20 (all free kids tickets have been [...] read more
Big Tour Announcement
Monday, January 30, 2023
This tour has been in the works for a while, and now I am excited to announce that I will be opening for my friend and favorite musician Bruce Cockburn in June. I hope you can join us for one of these shows! Tour Schedule Feb 4, 2023 Bellows Falls Opera House Bellows Falls, VT Special Guest Crys Matthews Mar 10, 2023 Levoy Theatre [...] read more
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Summer time in the city
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
NYC and SUMMER dates NEW YORK, NEW YORK- Dar will be spending the next three nights at the City Winery. Tonight July 6th she will join Dionne Warwick, Macy Gray, Louden Wainwright III, Amanda Palmer and a host of other amazing artists for an evening to support gun safety. Net proceeds benefit @everytown + @momsdemand. GET TICKETS Wednesday July 6 - City Winery New York, NY. ENOUGH Thursday July 7 - City Winery [...] read more
SUMMER SHOWS
Monday, May 23, 2022
Saturday June 25 - Bryn Mawr Gazebo - Bryn Mawr PA Friday July 1 - Vinegar Hill Music Theatre - Arundel, ME Thursday July 7 - City Winery New York, NY special guest TBA Friday July 8 - City Winery New York, NY. special guest TBA Friday July 15 - Southern Vermont Arts Center special guest Heather Maloney Saturday July [...] read more
New Tour Dates with Special Guest Sophie B Hawkins
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
May 12 Port Washington, NY - Landmark on Main Street - ticket link coming soon May 13 Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford - ticket link coming soon May 14 Norfolk, CT - Infinity Hall Norfolk - ticket link coming soon May 19 Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts May 20 Tarrytown, NY - Tarrytown Music Hall - May 21 Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre May 22 Essex, VT - The Double E Performance Center. - ticket link coming soon [...] read more
Livestream: So We Came to February
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm EST Grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine, fluff up those couch pillows, and join Dar as she broadcasts an intimate solo performance LIVE from her living room to yours. It’ll be a greatest hits show of songs and stories. Streamed live on: Youtube Facebook Twitter & Twitch No tickets are required and the show will be streamed to all that [...] read more
winter
Almost New Year's Shows!
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The annual Dar Williams "Almost New Years" shows! December 27 One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME https://onelongfellowsquare. com/ December 28 The Stationery Factory - Dalton, MA https://stationery-factory. com/ [...] read more
Final leg of the Album Release Tour
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Last shows of the Trio Album Release Tour with Bryn Roberts on Keys/Piano and Ward Williams on Cello and Guitar Fri December 3 Montclair, NJ Outpost in the Burbs Tickets Sat December 4 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage == Tickets Sun December 5 Alexandria, VA Birchmere == Tickets Tue December 7 Richmond, VA The Tin Pan == [...] read more
Rehearsal day... Heading out for tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Thu September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Tickets Fri October 1 Brownfield, ME Stone Mountain Arts Center ** Tickets Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project** Tickets Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tickets Tue October 5 [...] read more
SUMMER DATES 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Check out Dar's new OUTDOOR summer tour dates SUMMER 2021. A few more will be added, stay tuned! [...] read more
Spring Songwriting Reteats!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
CALLING ALL SONGWRITERS! Learn from a seasoned and supportive songwriter in real time. Dar Williams' Online Retreats for SPRING 2021: March 18-21 Spring Street Mini-Retreat April 13-18 One-Day Theme-Based Retreats For more information and to sign up: [...] read more
“We CAN Live Through February” Online Concert
Thursday, February 25, 2021
February 25, 7:00pm EST - Join Dar for songs of hope and the emergence into spring. Some songs you might expect, plus a few deep tracks and a new song or two! The show will stream live to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and Twitter. Shows stream free, tips welcome but not required. NO TICKETS NEEDED. Facebook -https://www. facebook. [...] read more
Histories and Mysteries- Dar Williams Concert Streamed Live
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Illuminating! Mystifying! The past is a treasure trove of histories and mysteries for Dar. Join her on July 30 at 7pm EDT for a live streamed concert. Songs interspersed with questions from fans. Our charming friend, Ellen Stanley, from The Twin Cities' KFAI (Womenfolk), will read your questions and ask few of her own, as Dar performs her unique brand of prophetic folk music. How does Empire written 15 years ago ring so true today? Mortal City? Ask your questions here: [...] read more
Tuesday June 9th 7pm - LIVE Show Streaming to Facebook and YouTube
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Dar Williams Facebook LIVE on Tuesday, June 9th at 7 pm EDT A Bulletproof Artists Birthday party - It’s Patty’s Birthday (Dar’s manager) and Dar will play a live online concert to celebrate. Tune in on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm EDT to listen, sing along, and join the celebration. Watch Live on Facebook Watch Live on YouTube [...] read more
May 3rd LIVE CONCERT - SUSIE ON SUNDAYS with Dar Williams
Sunday, May 3, 2020
SUSIE ON SUNDAYS with Dar Williams on May 3 (Facebook & Youtube Live Simulcast): Tune in via Facebook or Youtube at 7pm EDT on Sunday May 3rd and interact with host, SUSAN WERNER and very special guest artist, DAR WILLIAMS, during the live broadcast of Susan's weekly Facebook Live show, Susie on Sundays. Dar and Susan will play together and apart - sure to be a magical evening! Watch Live on Youtube: https://www. youtube. com/user/susanwerneronline Watch Live on Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/susanwernerpage/live Get Online Show [...] read more
* * * Rescheduled Dates * * *
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Dar's April Birthday Tour has been rescheduled to July. Opening acts that were scheduled may need to be changed due to availability. If you have purchased tickets to any of these shows and have questions please contact the venue directly. Wednesday July 29 Stationery Factory - Dalton MA Thursday July 30 Natick Center for the Arts - Natick MA Friday July 31 The Troubadour - Morristown, NJ Saturday August 1 Boulton Center - Bayshore NY Sunday August 2 Wall Street Theater - Norwalk CT [...] read more
Cancelled, postponed and rescheduled shows
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
This is a complicated situation and we are working to reschdeule as many shows that have been postponed/canceled as possible and as quickly as possible. We will be updating here first and then moving the dates on the listed tour schedule once we have a new date. Thanks! [...] read more
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Cancelled shows
Friday, March 13, 2020
Greetings and big regrets from St. Augustine! The last two shows of this tour with Heather Malloney, in Bluffton, SC and Charlotte, NC, have been cancelled. [...] read more
Saturday, February 29, 2020
For all the requests I get to tour in the Southeast, especially Florida, HERE I COME! ! Excited to hop back on Amtrak for the first show in Atlanta. Thursday, March 5th - City Winery - Atlanta GA www. citywinery. com/atlanta Friday, March 6th - Songbirds - Chattanooga, TN https://events. songbirds. [...] read more
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CAYAMO 2020 - A Journey Through Song
Saturday, January 4, 2020
It may be winter in the Northeast but join Dar and a fanastic lineup on Cayamo's thirteenth journey through song, sailing February 3 – 10, 2020 from Miami to beautiful St. Croix and Antigua and the cold will seem light years away! Over the years, Cayamo has become synonymous with family, tradition, and home. Because of the community our guests have cultivated over the years, some of the most talented Americana artists from around the world have lent their voices and stories on board - and this year will be no exception! [...] read more
December is here!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Time for a great run of concerts bringing us into 2020, including concerts at the Cabot Theater in Beverly MA (Dec 27), our annual Christians, Pagans, and Other Hipsters at The Bell House in Brooklyn NY (Dec 28) and closing out the year with shows on Dec 30 and 31 at the New Hope Winery in New Hope PA. The dazzling Heather Maloney will be my special guest on these shows. May your days be MERRY and BRIGHT, And may all your HO-LI-DAYS be inclusive. Friday, December 27, 2019Cabot Theatre ♣286 Cabot Street Beverly, [...] read more
FAN PRE-SALE
Thursday, September 5, 2019
10:00am Thursday Sept 5th. Use code WILLIAMS. . . . . Announcing PASSIM’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT feat. Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, Dar Williams & Special Guests at @BochCenter Shubert Theatre on November 14! Head to passim. org/celebrate for more info~ [...] read more
West Coast and Southwest Dates
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Friday, January 10th, 2020 McCabe's Guitar Shop 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - phone: 310-828-4497 website: https://www. mccabes. com/concerts/ Saturday, January 11th, 2020 McCabe's Guitar Shop 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - phone: 310-828-4497 website: https://www. mccabes. com/concerts/ Sunday, January 12th, 2020 AMSDConcerts 5305 Sweetwater Road, Bonita (San Diego), CA website: http://www. amsdconcerts. com/ Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 James A. Little Theater New [...] read more
New December shows announced
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Friday, December 27th, 2019 Cabot Theatre - Beverly, MA website: https://thecabot. org Saturday, December 28th, 2019 The Bell House Brooklyn, NY website: https://www. thebellhouseny. com/ 21+ show Monday, December 30th and Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 New Hope Winery, New Hope, PA www. newhopewinery. com ** All shows with Special Guest Heather Maloney [...] read more
CAYAMO 2020 - A Journey Through Song
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Dar Williams to join the 13th Cayamo Voyage From February 3-10, 2020 with an all star lineup including Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Buddy Miller, Lake Street Dive and SO MANY MORE [...] read more
Dar to perform three nights with friends at the City Winery - NYC in July
Monday, March 25, 2019
Dar to perform for three nights in July! ! JULY 10 with Special Guest Susan Werner JULY 11 with Special Guest The Nields JULY 12 with Special Guest Seth Glier Tickets go on sale to the public Friday March 28th at 3pm [...] read more
Dar heads to the West Coast
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Friday, March 15th, 2019 Neptune Theatre 1303 NE 45th Street Seattle, WA Lindi Ortega opens Saturday, March 16th, 2019 Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR Phone: (503) 719-6055 https://www. albertarosetheatre. com/ Lindi Ortega opens Sunday, March 17th, 2019 John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 [...] read more
Melissa Etheridge Cruise III
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Dar will be joining Melissa Etheridge and an allstar line up on her spring cruise from March 31st through April 7th. To join Dar and all the other fine musicians go to http://www. themelissaetheridgecruise. com/ to get your cabin! [...] read more
LIVE CONCERT WINDOW SHOW
Monday, May 7, 2018
As part of the May 13th Benefit for Middletown Green Community Center, Dar will be performing a LIVE CONCERT WINDOW SHOW so grab your mom for Mother's Day and enjoy the show at home in your living room. And if you're in Brooklyn, please come out for this very special concert at the legendary Brooklyn Academy of Music. Sunday, May 13th, 2018 6:00 PMBenefit Concert for Middletown Green Community Center Fishman Space at BAM321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: TICKETS start at $50website: [...] read more
theartsstl Concert review
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
A lovey review by Melissa Cynova from the thearts stl D ar Williams took to the stage at Delmar Hall with an acoustic guitar and a keyboardist. She had what I can only call a musical conversation with a hall full of her friends. It was a lovely night of music and storytelling – and musical storytelling. continued. . . [...] read more