FOOD PANTRY BENEFIT RAISES $1.6K

This year’s Pantry of Hope benefit, which took place at the First Baptist Church of Melrose, was a big success. Knock on Wood, my folk-rock duo drew a large crowd, raised an all-time high $1,640 and the weather was sublime. All in all, a great night.

 

This was our third year partnering with the Pantry of Hope, a charity run by the church that provides food for needy families and individuals in the greater Melrose area. We received many of the donations from folks who do not live in the area and/or weren’t able to attend the event in person.

 

Over the past three years, we’ve raised nearly $4,000.

 

One of the highlights of the evening was a family rendition of “Hannah’s Song,” a tune about the birth of my granddaughter Hannah. Jen, my daughter and Hannah’s mom, helped out with backup vocals, as did Hannah herself.

 

Thanks very much to the First Baptist Church, Pam Ross inn particular, and everyone who attended or donated. It was a fun night of music and a terrific community event.

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2026 KOW TOUR WINDS UP AT THE FARM

This Year’s Knock on Wood tour finishes up on Sunday, Oct.4, at Drew Farm in Westford from 1-4 p.m..

 

That’s right, three sets. We’ll be playing a lot of great songs from our extensive catalogue, tunes that you’ve come to love over the years – plus a bunch that you probably don’t care for. That’s OK, it should be a lot of fun.

 

Admission to Drew Farm, located at 31 Tadmuck Rd in Westford, is free. You can pick your own apples and pumpkins, which you have to pay for. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and fun for the whole family. Cider, donuts and other snacks are available.

 

This event will be held under a tent so it’s rain or shine (hopefully the latter).

 

More info at www.drewfarm.com

 

Prior to the Drew Farm gig, we’ll be at the Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way, in Salem , N.H.

From 1-2 p.m. The concert is free but you might need to register with the senior center. The center can be reached here.

 

This one is also rain or shine. If it rains, we’ll hold the show inside senior center.

 

MEMORY CAFES

In addition to all the other stuff, I also perform at memory cafes. These shows are designed for people with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or other cognitive issues. I play a lot of old songs (Sinatra, Elvis, Beatles, show tunes, etc.), toss in a few origjnals and have some fun with it.

 

If you have a loved one or friend with memory issues or other cognitive impairment, they are welcome to participate, along with caretakers and relatives. The more, the merrier. Check my calendar for the schedule.

 

For additional information about memory cafes, visit www.howienewman.com/memory-care

 

UPCOMING 

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