# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Linda Marks- Often compared to Carole King for her heartfelt piano-based songwriting & intimate storytelling, Joni Mitchell for her emotional honesty & lyrical depths, and Norah Jones for her smooth, jazz-influenced phrasing and sooting vocal tone, multi-award winning lifelong singer songwriter Linda Marks' music leaves the listener with a feeling of peace and hope.  Her 15th studio album, The Silence Of The Stars won the 2026 World Entertainment Awards Best Folk Album, and her 16th studio album, Queen Of The Angels is a Finalist for Album of the Year in the 2026 International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) Awards. Her 17th studio album, Better Than This will be released in March 2027.  Linda performs regularly in venues large and small, has appeared on many radio and tv shows, and offered over 6 years of a weekly livestream born of the pandemic.  Her music has been covered in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine and on NPR.  Linda is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, leader of the ISSA Boston/Northeast Chapter and a Juried Artist for Music For Life.  She holds a degree in Music with honors and distinction from Yale University and an MSM from the Sloan School at MIT.
https://www.LindaMarksMusic.com

https://www.healingheartpower.com

Wanda Metcalf has been writing songs for about 20 years. Mostly folk, they include songs about life, cats and protest songs (more of those lately). She also paints, plays go and collects mushrooms.
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wanda-metcalf/566368439
 

Elizabeth Burke - What happens when a conservatory trained classical violinist turns into an old-time, blues, improvising fiddle player and guitar strumming soulful singer-songwriter? The istening experience becomes a mesmerizing mix of truth revealing songs woven together with thought provoking lyrics, powerful singing, unique melodies and instrumental roots playing.
https://elizabethburkemusic.com/
 

Bernie Drury - Starting in 1976 when I spent nearly a year busking in France music has made my life richer in more ways than I can count.  I enjoy songwriters who move from heartfelt to lighthearted - John Prine, Jim Croce and Lyle Lovett to name a few.  I am currently recording a full length album that will be released in the fall of 2026.
https://youtube.com/@berniedrurymusic?si=Kq8qGD-vdpsPU6re

Eric Behr, from Riverside, RI., is the winner of the 2026 Rose Garden Coffee House Performing Songwriter Competition. He writes story songs that explore the lived experiences of folks in a variety of situations, some funny and some very tough.
https://ericbehr.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-2
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/issa-boston-northeast-singer-songwriter-showcase/200030631276323
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, performances, virtual, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McCarthy's Toad
- **lat**: 42.38905
- **long**: -71.11995
- **full address**: McCarthy's Toad, 1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2101, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase being held?
  - **A:** ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at McCarthy's Toad, 1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2101, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase?
  - **A:** ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase is organized by 24 Hour Concerts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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