Join Ellis on this incredible adventure to the fjords of Norway. Depart from Amsterdam for an early summer vacation on Celebrity Eclipse as we head through the North Sea to the magnificent fjords of Norway.

LOOK AT WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Seven nights accommodations
Free basic wifi...a $105pp value!
Free Classic Drinks package...a $413pp value!
Full range of shipboard activities and entertainment
All meals and some snacks featuring Celebrity's fine dining
For suites or other categories, please call or email for current pricing
Briefings on the highlights of each port of call
Full gambling casino
Duty-free shopping on board

See https://fanclubcruises.com/event/ellis-paul-amsterdam-norwegian-fjords for details and pricing.

Friday, July 11th, 2025 6:00 pm

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Crystal Theatre

Okemah, OK

Website: https://www.woodyfest.com

Ticket info TBA

Saturday, July 12th, 2025 7:00 pm

Magnolia Moon

323 W. Cleveland AvenueGuthrie, OK. 73044

Phone: 405.209.4279

Website: https://www.guthrieretreat.com/music-at-the-moon.html

Concert is by private invitation only, but you can get your invitation by calling or texting Gary Good at 405-209-4279. All are welcome to this non-smoking and unique venue. Tickets are $75 per person and include a dinner buffet.

Sunday, July 13th, 2025

Bright Morning Farm

5802 South 145th StreetSand Springs, OK 74063

Details TBA

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

July 27 - August 2, 2024 Swannanoa Gathering - Contemporary Folk Week

Warren Wilson CollegeAsheville, NC

Website: https://swangathering.com/

Contemporary Folk Week details HERE.

See registration information HERE.

Friday, August 8th, 2025

TWO SHOWS! 7pm & 9:30pm! Club Passim

47 Palmer StreetCambridge, MA 02138

Website: https://www.passim.org

Details TBA.

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Hackmatack Playhouse

538 School Street (Route 9)Berwick, ME 03901

Website: https://www.hackmatackplayhouse.org/live-music

Tickets available online HERE.

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

NESR 9A: Aug. 22-Aug. 26 (NEW ENGLAND SONGWRITERS' RETREAT) Guest House Retreat & Conference Center (Chester, CT)

Purchase Tickets: click here

Website: https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com

We are thrilled to announce that we will be running TWO retreats again in 2025!

NESR 9A: Fri Aug 22 - Tue Aug 26 (2025)
NESR 9B: Fri Aug 29 - Tue Sep 2 (2025) — Labor Day weekend

Each year, my partner Laurie MacAllister and I gather a collection of our favorite master songwriters in Chester, CT to work with 100 students who want to take a deep dive into the heart of their craft. It’s an intense, joyful, cathartic experience, that leaves everyone who enters a better artist, including the Instructors! Everyone leaves the weekend inspired and energized, with new songs, new ideas, and new lifelong friendships.

We are putting together a truly STELLAR lineup of Instructors for NESR 9, which will be announced soon.

There are engaging classes, student concerts, one-on-one meetings, song circles, and a vibrant community that will embrace the best version of your artistic self.

Our home for the weekend is in Chester CT, at Guest House Retreat and Conference Center, an historic inn. The accommodations are quaint and cozy, with a B&B vibe. OR you can commute from your CT home or a nearby hotel. The food is delicious, with plenty of healthy vegetarian options. Late summer/early fall is a perfect time to be in New England!

What better gift could you give the songwriter/artist in you?

I hope you’ll join us!

—Ellis

INCLUDED IN NESR 9:

LODGING: A four-night stay at the Guest House Retreat Center in Chester CT, which has lovely B&B-style rooms.

CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION is on Friday Aug 22 (or Aug 29), 2025 at 3 pm

CHECKOUT is on Tuesday Aug 26 (or Sept 2), 2025 at 10 am

MEALS: Healthy, delicious, expertly-prepared meals throughout the weekend, including great vegetarian options. Friday dinner through Tuesday breakfast is included. Dietary needs are happily accommodated.

TUITION includes all of this and more:

Songwriting classes each day, led by some of America's premiere touring singer-songwriters

Additional courses covering topics related to songwriting, such as performance and singing

Small class size = lots of individual attention

One-on-one coaching from members of our team of excellent Instructors

Opportunities for live performance in a professional listening room setting

Lots of networking and fun with other aspiring musicians all weekend long

Late-night song circles all weekend long

A sweet bag of swag, including a nice journal

A party on closing night (Monday night)

A warm, welcoming, creative community

Friday, August 29th, 2025

NESR 9B: Aug. 29-Sept. 2 (NEW ENGLAND SONGWRITERS' RETREAT) Guest House Retreat & Conference Center (Chester, CT)

Purchase Tickets: click here

Website: https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com

We are thrilled to announce that we will be running TWO retreats again in 2025!

NESR 9A: Fri Aug 22 - Tue Aug 26 (2025)
NESR 9B: Fri Aug 29 - Tue Sep 2 (2025) — Labor Day weekend

We are putting together a truly STELLAR lineup of Instructors for NESR 9, which will be announced soon.

There are engaging classes, student concerts, one-on-one meetings, song circles, and a vibrant community that will embrace the best version of your artistic self.

What better gift could you give the songwriter/artist in you?

I hope you’ll join us!

—Ellis

INCLUDED IN NESR 9:

LODGING: A four-night stay at the Guest House Retreat Center in Chester CT, which has lovely B&B-style rooms.

CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION is on Friday Aug 22 (or Aug 29), 2025 at 3 pm

CHECKOUT is on Tuesday Aug 26 (or Sept 2), 2025 at 10 am

TUITION includes all of this and more:

Songwriting classes each day, led by some of America's premiere touring singer-songwriters

Additional courses covering topics related to songwriting, such as performance and singing

Small class size = lots of individual attention

One-on-one coaching from members of our team of excellent Instructors

Opportunities for live performance in a professional listening room setting

Lots of networking and fun with other aspiring musicians all weekend long

Late-night song circles all weekend long

A sweet bag of swag, including a nice journal

A party on closing night (Monday night)

A warm, welcoming, creative community

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 7:30 pm

First Encounter Concert Series

220 Samoset RoadEaston, MA 02642

Website: https://firstencounter.org

Details TBA

Sunday, September 21st, 2025 8:00 pm

MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS The Bull Run

215 Great RoadShirley, MA 01464

Website: https://www.bullrunrestaurant.com

Details TBA

Friday, October 3rd, 2025 8:00 pm

Me and Thee Coffeehouse

28 Mugford Street (Unitarian Universalist Church)Marblehead, MA 01945

Website: https://meandthee.org

Details TBA

Sunday, October 19th, 2025 7:30 pm

The Lied Center of Kansas

Lied Center Pavilion at 1600 Stewart Drive,Lawrence, KS 66045

Website: https://lied.ku.edu

Details TBA

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Greers Ferry Retreat

Greers Ferry, AR

Details TBA

Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 3:00 pm

Coconut Cabana House Concert

St. James City, FL

Website: https://www.yolofestflorida.com/

Reservations required.

Contact Parker Carwile at Parker@villakeywest.com OR 804-543-4021 to reserve your seat(s). $25 donation.

Street address will be provided when reservation is confirmed.

Doors open at 2:30pm.

Please note. This is an OUTDOOR concert and you are asked to bring your own chair.

Saturday, November 8th, 2025 7:00 pm

Stone Soup Coffeehouse at The Music Mansion

88 Meeting StreetProvidence, RI 02906

Website: https://stonesoupcoffeehouse.org/

Details TBA

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 7:00 pm

Jammin' Java

227 Maple Ave EastVienna, VA 22180

Website: https://www.jamminjava.com

Detials TBA

Saturday, November 29th, 2025 7:00 pm

Eddie's Attic

515-B North McDonough St. (upstairs)Decatur, GA 30030

Phone: 404-377-4976

Website: https://www.eddiesattic.com

Tickets available online HERE.

Saturday, December 6th, 2025 7:30 pm

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

262 Chestnut St. (First Universalist Society Meetinghouse)Franklin, MA 02038

Website: https://circlefolk.org

Details TBA

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 7:30 pm

Stone Church Coffeehouse of Bristol

300 High Street (First Congregational Church);Bristol, RI 02809

Website: https://stonechurchcoffeehouse.com

Details TBA

Saturday, February 21st, 2026 7:30 pm

New Song Music Series The Reed Room in Bedford Town Hall

10 Mudge WayBedford, MA 01730

Website: https://newsongbedford.org

Details TBA

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