Abbie Gardner & Finals of Performing Songwriter Competition

DOBRO MASTER RETURNS TO THE ROSE GARDEN COFFEEHOUSE&nbsp;FOR SEASON FINALE &amp; CONTEST &nbsp;&nbsp; MANSFIELD, Mass. –&nbsp;Dobro player&nbsp;and singer-songwriter&nbsp;Abbie Gardner&nbsp;returns to the Rose Garden on Saturday,&nbsp;May,&nbsp;17, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. &nbsp; Gardner, who has opened for&nbsp;Lori McKenna and Martina McBride,&nbsp;has&nbsp;also&nbsp;performed three times at the Rose Garden, the last time in 2018,&nbsp;and previously with Red Molly. &nbsp; Her latest CD,&nbsp;“DobroSinger,”&nbsp;made it to #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts, receiving rave reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited, Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American Songwriter. It’s a raw,&nbsp;intimate recording full of blues, ballads and the ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her previous CD, which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her background is as varied as the songs she writes. Her father, Herb Gardner, is a stride pianist and&nbsp;Dixieland trombonist. Abbie didn’t get into music school on her original instrument (flute), but graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She gradually found her way back to music in Boston's folk music scene. &nbsp; PERFORMING SONGWRITER COMPETITION:&nbsp;Also, this night will&nbsp;include&nbsp;the&nbsp;finals of our 33rd Performing Songwriting&nbsp;Competition, which&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature&nbsp;Dan Cloutier,&nbsp;Thomas Charles Clukey and Charlotte Morris.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dan Cloutier, an Upton, Massachusetts, is set to release his album “The Iceberg,” which explores themes of hope during dark times, drawing inspiration from his adventures in Greenland and Newfoundland.&nbsp;Thomas Charles Clukey, hailing from Saco, Maine, crafts intimate songs that reflect the landscapes and stories of New England, blending country, roots, and Americana influences while exploring life's challenges through his lyrics.&nbsp;Charlotte Morris, a Philadelphia-based musician, weaves autobiographical narratives into her music, creating a unique blend of Americana, folk and jazz that resonates with listeners, often evoking deep emotions and a sense of familiarity.&nbsp;These musicians will perform one song each, and the winner will be back next season. &nbsp; The Rose Garden shows will be start at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7. For tickets and more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/rg25abbie">https://tinyurl.com/rg25abbie</a> &nbsp; The Rose Garden Coffeehouse,&nbsp;is a&nbsp;501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that&nbsp;is in its&nbsp;36th season. The Rose Garden is supported, in part, by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass-culture.org/Mansfield">Mansfield chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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