Westwood MA
2-21-2026 12:05am

String Band, "The Moonbellies," Brings Guitars, Fiddles, Washtub Bass, Ukulele, Accordion, and Banjo to Saturday Performance

Photo courtesy of Friends of the Canton Public Library. The Moonbellies is a string band that will perform a mix of originals, Americana, old time, Québecois, Irish and Cajun music at Open Book Coffeehouse on February 21, 2026.

The Open Book Coffeehouse continues its 2025-2026 season on Saturday evening, February 21, with The Moonbellies. The Moonbellies perform a mix of originals, Americana, old time, Québecois, Irish and Cajun music. This talented group plays a mix of guitars, fiddles, washtub bass, ukulele, button accordion, and bouzouki banjo. 

Charismatic, charming, and undeniably talented, this ensemble represents the apex of the young guard of string band musicians in our region. They seamlessly blend the energy of a new generation with the skill and soul of accomplished torchbearers who’ve kept our string traditions alive for decades.

Enjoy the relaxing, warm atmosphere of friendly people, good music, coffee, tea, and home baked goodies. The Open Book Coffeehouse is located in the community room of the Canton Public Library at 786 Washington Street, Canton, and is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Parking is to the left when facing the library from Washington Street. Enter by the "Special Events" door to the left of the columns, midway into the parking area.

Doors open at 6:45 PM; music starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is $15 for the general public and $8 for students of any age. Tickets are available that evening on a first come, first serve basis. (cash or checks).

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library. For more information about supporting this event and events like this, visit https://library.canton.ma.us/187/Friends-of-the-Library.  Or visit the Open Book Coffeehouse website at http://library.canton.ma.us, send an email to openbookcoffeehouse@verizon.net, find the coffeehouse on Facebook, or call 617-922-2551.

Thanks to Friends of the Canton Public Library for sharing this news with Westwood Minute.

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