The Nameless Coffeehouse is a great listening room for lovers of folk music. The staff is all-volunteer, and the whole operation is funded entirely by your donations. Shows start at 8 pm, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Check this Web site monthly to be sure of the date. 

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Interview with the Nameless Booker and Publicist

Founded in 1967 by the parish youth group of the First Parish Church (Unitarian Universalist), Cambridge, MA, the Nameless is the oldest all-volunteer, donation-funded coffeehouse in New England. The Cambridge tradition continues today, with many volunteers, including many well-known local musicians, coming from the greater Cambridge area.

Noted alumni performers of the Nameless include Tracy Chapman, Patty Larkin, the Story, and Mary Gauthier. Early in their careers, Jay Leno and Andy Kaufman performed here.

Information for Artists  

We feature new, and up-and-coming performers, as well as established artists.

Artists interested in playing at the coffeehouse should contact our booking coordinator, Maureen LeBlanc.
Email Maureen at: gigsATnamelesscoffeehouse.org  (replace AT with @sign). Please contact Maureen before you send your press kit and/or CD.

To reach George LeBlanc, the Nameless' publicist, email: publicity@namelesscoffeehouse.org

Directions

The Nameless Coffeehouse is located in the Helverson Parlor of the First Parish Church. on the corner of Church St. and Mass. Ave. near the “Church Street” exit at the Harvard Red Line T stop. Our Nameless entrance is at the side door, marked #3, directly across from Loew's Harvard Square Movie Theater.  

Nearest T/subway stop: Harvard Square (Red Line), 1 minute’s walk.

All volunteers are welcome!  

Come early on show nights – 6:30 to 7 pm, and help us set up.  Or, come for the 8 pm show and stay a bit late to help us clean up.  We’ll be glad to have your assistance.

To find out more about Volunteer opportunities, contact Harold Helson at: volunteer@namelesscoffeehouse.org

Accessibility

We are happy to announce that the Nameless is now handicapped accessible.

Past Seasons

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