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Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is supporting her most recent studio album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ as well as a solo acoustic EP ‘In The Meantime,’ that was recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Described by Relix Magazine as an artist with “a loyal, cross-generational audience that hugs the hippie, hipster, coffee shop and society crowds,” Leslie’s timeless musicality and evocative songwriting indeed cuts a wide swath. If Leslie Mendelson’s only collaboration with a legendary musician was Jackson Browne, it would be a worthy point to celebrate. What’s truly telling is that Leslie has also drawn the attention of The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir who recorded a duet with her on Roy Orbison’s standard, “Blue Bayou,” while no less than classic rock royalty The Who invited her to open two shows at Madison Square Garden.

Old Sloop Presents performances are in the church’s sanctuary or Fellowship Hall, both of which are handicap accessible. The program seeks to be revenue-neutral: 90% of ticket proceeds goes to performers and seek to be responsible: selling fair trade coffee and tea from Equal Exchange, which supports small farmers using sustainable agricultural methods.

All performances are general admission. Unless otherwise noted, performances begin at 7:30 PM and end around 10:00 PM, and doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the performance.

Performances often sell out, and it is advisable to get tickets in advance. Tickets may be purchased from this web site, from the box office, which is open during intermissions at concerts, from John Tarr Store in Rockport, and from The Bookstore of Gloucester. Ticket price: advance: $17, AT DOOR ONLY suggested contribution: $22, $5 under age 18, $44 family price, no one is turned away for lack of funds.