Night Eagle Productions Presents at The Lansing Performing Arts Center
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Andrew and Noah Van Nostrand are brothers known for their original music that blends traditional folk, old-time, bluegrass, country, and Americana with pop, rock, jazz, and dance influences. They have been writing, performing, and recording music together for nearly two decades. They are also known for their work with bands like The Great Bear Trio, Giant Robot Dance, Wake Up Robin and The Faux Paws.
Sunday, November 23, 2025 7:30-10pm EST. Doors at 7pm
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Like many of the early flag bearing Scottish folk bands, the Old Blind Dogs line up has faced inevitable changes over the years but the core values at the band's musical heart continue to beat strong. The current band line up has been settled for several years now and consists of four of Scotland's finest traditional musicians at the top of their game. Original member Jonny Hardie (fiddle/vocals) is joined by Aaron Jones (cittern/guitar/vocals), Ali Hutton (pipes/whistles) and Donald Hay (percussion/vocals) and collectively they comprise one of the hottest live tickets on the traditional Scottish music scene today.
Monday, January 19, 2026 7:30-10pm EST. Doors at 7pm
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Matthews welcomes everyone wanting to combat racism and promote social justice no matter how late to the game they might be. "I'm glad people are finding their way to the table," she says. "We need more allies." Matthews's music helps to recruit those allies. Her songs encourage confrontation with tough issues. But her songs are also "drenched in hope", as she put it. In the great tradition of folk music, Matthews brings listeners in with sweet sounds that grab them by the heart, and just as they are cradled in her soulful voice and her deft handling of an acoustic guitar it's as if Matthews says, "Now that you're here, we've got some things to talk about.".. "Pride Source"
Friday, February 20, 2026 7 - 9:30pm EST. Doors at 6:30pm
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Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30-plus years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area-based act release eighteen critically acclaimed albums, and play more than 2,500 gigs.
The current line-up of the band features all the original members, performing a variety of selections from the band's extensive repertoire, sparking with vitality and energy. Tempest is regularly featured at prestigious festivals such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, and has also appeared at Denmark's Skagen Festival, Britain's Cropredy Festival and The Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada. The band is a mainstay at countless American Celtic festivals, as well.
The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Tickets in advance are $25. Tickets at the door $30, day of the show.
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Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. In 2019, Pat took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and the Americana Festival. Being immersed in the Texas music scene, Pat's sophomore US release, Into the Light, has an edgier feel underscoring both emotional depth and greater confidence, while blending new influences with his rich Irish heritage.
The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Get your tickets now. Tickets in advance are $20. Tickets at the door $25, day of the show.
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Immerse yourself in the storytelling of Lucy Kaplansky this Friday evening at Night Eagle Cafe in Lansing, NY. as she performs songs from her latest album, "The Lucy Story." With the warm sounds of roots-based instruments like the acoustic guitar and mandolin, the Chicago native brings her life's journey to her music. A prolific folk artist for over two decades, Kaplansky has crafted nine other studio albums and numerous collaborations, earning her place as a master of lyrical, heartfelt songwriting. Lucy has performed at the Night Eagle Cafe several times over the years and we look forward to welcoming her to the "New" Night Eagle Cafe.
Friday, May 1, 2026 8-10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:30pm
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John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential iconic singer-songwriter of the 80s folk scene. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, he honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image. The shy, wry, insightful, and yes, sensitive singer-songwriter has been copied and parodied. But the old coat he wove still fits, and still suits him well. The old songs ring as true as they ever did, and the new ones are just as good.
Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O'Connell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and has appeared on CNN. His new song "Where No Monuments Stand" is featured in the upcoming documentary Every War Has Two Losers, about activist and Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford (1914-1993).
The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Get your tickets now. Tickets in advance are $25. Tickets at the door $30, day of the show.
Tickets can be purchased here
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