THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR

My folk-rock duo, Knock on Wood, played its 23rd and final concert of the year on Oct. 4 at Drew Farm in Westford. It was a beautiful fall day and we had a great time.

 

Thanks to everyone who came to our shows this year. We performed a bunch of outdoor concerts in Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire as well as indoor shows at libraries and community centers.

 

Knock on Wood has been together for 12 years and it’s been a blast. We’re looking forward to our 13th season, which kicks off Feb. 16 at the Mendon Senior Center. We have four other concerts booked so far: May 19 in Melrose, June 30 in Candia, N.H. and July 29 in York, Maine.

 

The annual food pantry fundraiser is tentatively slated for June 27 at the First Baptist Church in Melrose. That will be our seventh one.

 

The booking process is still in the very early stages so check our web page (www.howienewman.com/knockonwood) for updates. And make sure you read this newsletter thoroughly.

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CD SALES ON THE RISE?

That’s what the numbers say. I haven’t personally experienced it but, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CDs generated $171.1 million in revenue during the first half of 2026, up 58.6 percent from the first half of 2025.

 

So if you want to get in on the trend, go to my CD sales page (www.howienewman.com/buy-cd) and check out the merch. I have three full-length CDs and four EPs for sale at very reasonable prices. Digital downloads are also available.

 

I’ve sold more than 5,000 records, cassettes and CDs over the years. My biggest selling CDs are Baseball’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (449), Trust Me You’ll L:ike It (338) and When You’re Happy (209).

 

Despite the failing economy, we have not reduced the workforce at Major League Records. I’m still there.

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2027 BASEBALL SHOWS

After a highly successful 2026 season (12 concerts), the Musical Baseball Show marches on. There are a dozen tentative dates scheduled, starting in April 2027. As soon as these dates are confirmed, I’ll let you know. You can be sure of that.

 

Or you can check the baseball show web page at www.howienewman.com/baseball-show

 

BRIEF HIATUS

I’m having some minor surgery on Oct. 29 so I’ll be taking a brief vacation from the Resist and Regroup Tour. November dates have been cancelled but I’m hoping to get back into the fray in December.

 

For updates, visit by concert calendar at www.howienewman.com/calendar​

 

Make sure you vote!

 

UPCOMING 

Click here for the concert calendar and scheduling updates.​​