2026 NERFA Performance Alley

November 12-15, 2026

NEW for 2026: Performance Alley

By popular demand, we are introducing Performance Alley to NERFA, an additional showcase experience at this year’s conference – additional “unplugged” showcases to be held in the afternoon on Friday November 13th.  

These curated showcase spaces will be held in two rooms simultaneously, thoughtfully produced to highlight emerging and established artists in an intimate, high-impact setting. (More opportunities for Presenters to sample the extraordinary talent in our folk community!)

11/13/2026 (Fri. 2:30PM - 5:00PM) - Room 112

Don Sarlin
Brian Huff
Aaron Tornberg
Tina Ross
Mary James
Juliet Lloyd
Catherine Miles
Son Henry
Stephen Clair
Matt Tarka
Vanessa Jones
Shawn Taylor 
Aidan Quinn
Matthew Ponsot
Terri Lachance

11/13/2026 (Fri. 2:30PM - 5:00PM) - Room 120

Sharon Klein
Allison Fay
Arielle Silver
Elizabeth Portnoy
MaryBeth Zamer
Bob Gramann
JC Mickenben
Chris Moore
Meghan LaFlam
Eddie D and the Guarantee
Matthew Ponsot
Rob Lytle
Alexandra Kirby
Ray lewis
David Singley

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