Folk musicians and singer/songwriter. Multi instrumentalist. Ron Carlson
I have been performing in Central Massachusetts and beyond for much of the last 4 decades, singing traditional and contemporary folk music, as well as many original songs. I’ve often been told that my original songs sound like traditional material; I take pride in that. Many of my compositions are centered in and around Worcester and the surrounding areas where I was born and live to this day. They are songs of love and sorrow, pain and joy, filtered through my eyes; sometimes whimsical, sometimes philosophical, hopefully with compassion and empathy.
Ron was excellent he showed up early and set up. Very easy going we requested folk style music so it was a banjo,mandolin,and six string one amp. He played for 3 plus hours took requests and looked like he enjoyed himself. Will definitely have him back. Thank you.
Response from Ron Carlson:
If I looked like I was having fun it’s because I most definitely was. The folks at this Birthday party were tremendous. I’d gladly perform for this bunch ant time, any where.
Price Range: $100 and up
Ron Carlson
I have been performing in Central Massachusetts and beyond for much of the last 4 decades, singing traditional and contemporary folk music, as well as many original songs. I’ve often been told that my original songs sound like traditional material; I take pride in that. Many of my compositions are centered in and around Worcester and the surrounding areas where I was born and live to this day. They are songs of love and sorrow, pain and joy, filtered through my eyes; sometimes whimsical, sometimes philosophical, hopefully with compassion and empathy.
In 2004 Ron’s song When Fortune Rosins the Bow was a runner up in the WUMB songwriter’s competition
In 2011 Ron was the winner of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse’s competition for performing songwriters. The songs performed that evening, Ford Taurus, and A Task Undone can be found on YouTube, along with many others at Ron Carlson music.
| November 30, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 24, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
I am a lover of traditional American and British Isle folk music. From groundbreakers like Guthrie, and Seeger to those who expanded the form like Dylan, Tom Paxton. Other include the likes of Lucinda Williams, Steve Earl, Emmy Lou Harris.
On the other side of the pond influences include the likes of Planxty, Martin Carthy, Nic Jones, Mary Black.
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