Crys Matthews performs at the New Moon Coffeehouse at 7:30pm. The coffeehouse is in the Universalist Unitarian Church, Haverhill MA.

Hailing from North Carolina where she was raised by an A.M.E minister, Crys calls herself “a poster child for intersectionality.” Sometimes called the next Woody Guthrie, her songs of hope-fueled compassionate dissent address the events and issues of our troubled times and remind us why music soothes the soul. She blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest, original lyrics.

Crys was originally scheduled to bless our stage with her powerful music on March 21, 2020; fresh from her becoming the grand prize winner of the 2019 NewSong Music Competition at Lincoln Center. Then the world shut down… Now, the New Moon is thrilled to bring this sought after singer-songwriter to our stage.

The New Moon Coffeehouse is a nonprofit, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enjoying the creative talents of acoustic performers. We strive to bring you the best performers in a relaxing, friendly, smoke and alcohol-free environment, where you can enjoy a great show, and awesome desserts.

The listening room is handicap accessible. And there is plenty of free parking around the church. Before the show, and during the intermission, delicious homemade desserts and hot and cold non-alcohol beverages are for sale. Audience members also can buy merchandise from the artists and usually meet them in person. For more info, go to the NM website or call 617-327-0542. Do not call the church.

When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm

Where:

The New Moon Coffeehouse
Universalist Unitarian Church
16 Ashland Street (routes 110 and 125)
Haverhill MA. 01830

Admission to the show is $25; $10 for those ages 21 and under. Tickets for this show are available at the door starting around 6:30; doors open at 7:00. Tickets may be reserved prior to the show by visiting  www.newmooncoffeehouse.org. Please bring cash with you to pay for your tickets. We do not accept credit cards.