NOTE: This concert series has been moved from its original dates in December. Ticket holders for the original dates will be contacted and have their tickets moved or refunded.
We would like to thank Martha and Paul Ross, whose generous support helps keep live music thriving on Cotuit’s stages.
2 shows, Tuesday-Wednesday
January 12 and 13 at 7:30
Tom Rush has left an indelible mark on the American music landscape. A driving force in the folk revival of the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ’70s, and the vibrant renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his influence spans generations. Artists like James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty, and Garth Brooks have all cited him as a major inspiration.
His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor. Later, his celebrated Club 47 concerts shone a national spotlight on rising talents including Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
Today, Tom remains as captivating as ever—writing and performing with the same passion, tenderness, and artistry that have long defined his career, weaving together the musical traditions and voices of our time.
We are delighted to welcome Tom, along with Brendan Cleary, back to Cotuit Center for the Arts for a special two-day run.
About Brendan Cleary
In 2019, Brendan Cleary’s life restarted. After years of struggling with addiction, the world came crashing down. It was the beginning of the road back to finding his voice again.
Playing hotel bars and restaurants, Brendan slowly felt his way back to the songwriter he had always been at heart, connecting with audiences through stories of his struggles and victories. His hard work paid off: Brendan has since been named a finalist in the New Hampshire Music Collective Songwriting Competition, has appeared on NHPR’s The Folk Show with Kate McNally, WSCA’s The Button Factory Soundcheck, and Maine Public Television’s 207 to discuss his story and music. He is honored to join Folk Legend Tom Rush as an accompanist on stages far and wide, and honesty can’t get over how good it feels to be back in the saddle.
This December, Brendan releases his debut studio record, Soundbox: an intimate portrait of a songwriter rediscovering his voice through failure, love, and recovery.
