DON WHITE’S ROAD TO RECOVERY

I had the distinct pleasure, and honor, to be part of a benefit show at the Burren in Somerville to support Don White and his recovery. Don is a singer-songwriter of legend in New England as well as other parts of the country.

 

With a great sense of humor and an uncanny ability to touch your soul, Don has been a staple on the acoustic music circuit for decades. Last November, he suffered a massive aortic dissection (splitting of the aorta), leading to emergency surgery and an extensive hospital stay that ended just recently.

 

For information about Don White, check out www.donwhite.net

 

His family now faces serious financial issues, prompting a GoFundMe campaign that has netted more than $80,000, numerous Facebook posts and the benefit show at the Burren. If you’d like to make a contribution, visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-don-whites-long-road-to-recovery?cp_src=d

 

For a detailed account of his medical issues, visit www.donwhite.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DonHealthEvent.pdf

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The Burren show was a great night of music with many of Don’s friends and fans on stage and in attendance. The performer list included some of the top musicians in the area, including Danielle Miraglia, Chris and Meredith Thompson, Kevin So, Janet Feld, Jackie Damsky and many others.

 

Here’s hoping than Don makes a full recovery and gets back to doing what he does best.

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DREW FARM OCT. 4

Knock on Wood, my folk-rock duo, finishes up its 2026 tour with an outdoor show on Sunday, Oct.4, at Drew Farm in Westford (35 Tadmuck Rd.) from 1-4 p.m. The weather is supposed to be great, so come on down. It’s free.

 

We’ll be playing a lot of Classic Rock songs, expertly arranged for guitar, fiddle and mandolin, and a bunch of my original classics. Plus it’s a family-friendly event. . You can pick your own apples and pumpkins, which you have to pay for. Cider, donuts and other snacks are available.

 

More info at www.drewfarm.com

 

FINAL BASEBALL SHOW OCT. 20

I had thought that my June 24 Musical Baseball Show in Holbrook was my last one of the season. Wrong. The wonderful folks at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers (15 Sylvan St.) contacted me to perform a grand finale on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m.

 

The library has a confusing name so please don’t show up at the Danvers Institute Library in Peabody. First of all, it doesn’t exist and will wreak havoc with your GPS, Google Maps and Wayze apps. Just go to 15 Sylvan St. in Danvers on Oct. 20. I’ll be there.

 

Hopefully, the Red Sox will still be playing. Either way, it will be a fun night of baseball songs, trivia, stories and a few surprises. For more info about the show, visit www.howienewman.com/baseball-show

 

I have tentative bookings for 11 baseball shows in 2027. Check my website for updates in the coming year.

 

BTW, this has nothing to do with music but if you haven’t seen the video Justin Verlander’s final game on the mound, take at look: Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs - ESPN

 

Hope to see you at a show.

 

UPCOMING 

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