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  • Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder on April 11, 2025

    Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul!

    Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.

    From the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed!

    Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of songcraft and music making.

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    “When you combine such fine musicianship, great songwriting, and tight ensemble playing, you’re going to end up with a fresh, enjoyable sound. Hank Wonder = good music.”

    —Audience member James Gerke, Ripley Chapel, 2020

    Somewhere on the musical map, where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul, Hank Wonder marks a detour down a sonic stretch of unpaved road. The Boston-based trio of Annie Bartlett (fiddle and viola), Darren Buck (vocals), and Michael Loria (guitar) first came together in 2013 and have since crafted their very own soulful blend of Americana: equal parts down home and gussied up.

    In November 2016, Hank Wonder recorded its debut album with producer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Rose (Elephant Revival, Barnstar). “Little Mysteries” soon emerged as a strong set of 12 originals – tales of Downeast canoe rides, fables of reckless children, and odes to fine bourbon. Released in 2021 and with producer and multi-instrumentalist Zachariah Hickman (Josh Ritter, Ray LaMontagne. Mark Erelli, Barnstar!) at the helm, “Waylaid” features a stellar cast of guest musicians and vibrant harmonies.

    “Put this album on and you will feel like you are loading up the camper van for a trip. Maybe it will be to somewhere Hank Wonder is playing.”

    —Perry Persoff, WUMB (91.9FM)

    Purchase Tickets Here

    $20 General Admission In Person or Live Streamed, $5 Student

    For more information about the concert, please contact Jane Ring Frank, Minister of Worship and the Arts at 857-919-0983 or at jane@fcc-winchester.org

     IMPORTANT NOTE: Ripley Chapel can be found at First Congregational Church, Winchester, 21 Church St. The entry is located on the Vine Street side of the church. Please use the accessible ramp entrance, and Ripley Chapel will be directly to your right as you enter the building.

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