Coming up, on Friday, February 21, at The Andover Community Coffeehouse: Louise Grasmere, “Boston’s best-kept vocal secret” (and Andover summer resident), will grace the center stage at the monthly  concert of the Andover Community Coffeehouse.

The “Third Friday” concert will begin at 7 PM in the Highland Lake Grange Hall on State Route 11 in East Andover, midway between Andover Village and Franklin.  The event is open to the public at no charge; donations are gratefully accepted.

The program will also feature appearances by up to a dozen open-microphone performers. Doors to the Grange Hall open at 6 PM for simple supper food and beverage purchases, and for open mic sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who’s Louise?  From a review: “Combining all the grace and elegance of the classic jazz singers with the ringing power and authority of the great blues shouters, Louise Grasmere has a voice that will lift you out of your seat and into the heavens.”

But wait; there’s more:  “Grasmere’s sound is wholly her own – a unique fusion of jazz-influenced rhythm and blues seasoned with Motown, gospel and soul.”  And on a personal note: Grasmere’s family started coming to New Hampshire in the 1960s, eventually settling in New London and then in Andover.  Louise now calls Andover’s Bradley Lake her summer home.

This month’s Sponsor is Tilton Medical Associates. Sponsors and audience contributions help the Coffeehouse to cover room-rental fees, headliner compensation, advertising, equipment purchases, and other expenses. 

Coming up:  On Friday, March 20 (first day of spring!): All the way from Vancouver, Washington, will be “classic mid-life overnight sensation” Dan Weber, whose songs have been described as “Guthrieesque and reminiscent of early John Prine” and “a rare combination of wit, emotion, and Harry Chapin-esque imagery.” Learn more at danwebermusic.com/
For more information about the Andover Community Coffeehouse, go to andovercoffeehouse.org/.