Name: Plainfield Arts presents: Lynne Hanson
Start: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-27T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Plainfield Opera House

Description

Plainfield Arts presents: Lynne Hanson

Sunday, September 27, 2026
4:00 PM at the Plainfield Opera House
Tickets by donation (suggested $20), available online and at the door

Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.

Winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.

The prolific songwriter has released nine studio albums along with two books of poetry over her 18 year solo career. She’s toured extensively across North America, Europe and the UK, and appeared at leading international festivals including Take Root (Netherlands), Glasgow Americana (Scotland), Maverick Festival (UK), Kerrville Folk Festival (US), and Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada). She has also toured as support for Grammy-nominated artists like Gretchen Peters, Steve Forbert and Albert Lee.

Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.

About Plainfield Arts:

Plainfield Arts is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of our community by providing a platform for artists and musicians to share their talents. Through diverse programming, we strive to inspire, educate, and connect individuals through the transformative power of the arts. plainfieldartsvt.org

Date & Time

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue Details

Plainfield Opera House

18 High Street
Plainfield, Vermont 05667

Plainfield Opera House

The Plainfield Town Hall Opera House is a modest-sized, affordable venue, with a capacity of 240 people (including a balcony that holds 45).

It is available to host all kinds of events – opera, theater, lectures, dances, movies, weddings, meetings, and other special events. It is valued for its excellent acoustic qualities and for the ambiance created by its high, tin-clad ceilings and walls, its hardwood floor, tall sash windows, proscenium stage, and red velvet curtains.

The building is owned and maintained by the town of Plainfield and is managed by the non-profit “Friends of the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House” (FTHOH), an organization of volunteers dedicated to keeping the arts and community alive and thriving in Plainfield and the surrounding region.

Please check out our website (plainfieldartsvt.org) and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House provides!