John DuRant

Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA, on Saturday, February 14, 2026
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Private Concert in Leesburg, VA, on Monday, February 23, 2026
2026-02-23 14:30 - 17:00 | MD
This is a private concert, not open to the public.

Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA, on Saturday, February 28, 2026
2026-02-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, February 28, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Private Event - Not Open To The Public - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026-03-10 12:00 - 17:00 | MD
Private Event – Not Open To The Public

Renaissance Performance at Dragon Distillery (Frederick, MD) on Thursday, March 12, 2026
2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Dragon Distillery, 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
I am honored to return to the great Dragon Distillery, in Frederick, MD, for their Ren Fair Celebration. I will be performing in full Renaissance costume (with Lute), and singing the great drinking songs and story songs you have heard and loved at the Maryland Renaissance Fairre. Tickets are limited, and the last event at Dragon Distillery sold out early. Come out and have some fun!

Colonial Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House Restaurant (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, March 14, 2026
2026-03-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, March 14, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Colonial Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House Restaurant (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, March 28, 2026
2026-03-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, March 28, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Colonial Strolling Performance at the Dobbin House Restaurant (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, April 4, 2026
2026-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, April 4, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is celebrating it’s 250th year (built in 1776), and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Acoustic Performance at The Little Market Cafe (in historic Ellicott City, MD) on Saturday, April 11, 2026
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | The Little Market Cafe, 3731 Hamilton Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
I am happy to be performing on the outdoor stage at the lovely Little Market Cafe in old Ellicott City, MD, from 12 Noon to 2 PM, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Great food and drink in a wonderful historic setting. There is plenty of comfortable, shaded outdoor seating.

Colonial Strolling Performance at the Dobbin House Restaurant (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, April 18, 2026
2026-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, April 18, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is celebrating it’s 250th year (built in 1776), and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Acoustic Performance at the beautiful Linganore Winecellars (near New Market, MD) on Saturday, April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
I am honored to be the musical entertainment at this Winery Spring Event at Linganore Winecellars near New Market, MD on April 25, 2026, from 1 to 4 PM. Wines by the glass will be available, vineyard tours, and familiar tunes and sing-a-long music. Space is limited – please contact the winery early to make sure you and your family can attend.

Colonial Williamsburg Strolling Style Performance at Dobbin House Restaurant (in Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, May 2, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is celebrating it’s 250th year (built in 1776), and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Colonial Williamsburg Strolling Style Performance at Dobbin House Restaurant (in Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, May 23, 2026
2026-05-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, May 23, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is celebrating it’s 250th year (built in 1776), and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Acoustic Performance at the beautiful and historic Elk Run Vineyard, near Mt. Airy, MD, on Sunday, May 24, 2026
2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Elk Run Vineyard, 15113 Liberty Rd, Mt. Airy, MD - Maryland, 21755-8611, United States
I am honored to be asked by the Wilson family to be their musical entertainment at this “Sippin’ Sunday” Event, Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the historic Elk Run Vineyard near Mt. Airy, MD. I will be bringing music of the past and the present from 2 PM to 5 PM. The hospitality of the great winery staff is always highlight. Award winning wines and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

Acoustic Performance at The Little Market Cafe (in historic Ellicott City, MD) on Saturday, June 6, 2026
2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | The Little Market Cafe, 3731 Hamilton Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
I am happy to be performing on the outdoor stage at the lovely Little Market Cafe in old Ellicott City, MD, from 12 Noon to 2 PM, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Great food and drink in a wonderful historic setting. There is plenty of comfortable, shaded outdoor seating.

Colonial Troubadour Performance at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, on Sunday, June 7, 2026
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Pine Grove Furnace State Park, 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA, 17324, United States
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I am honored to be asked to perform a 1.5 hour program of 18th Century music, stories and history at the beautiful Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, on Sunday, June 7. 2026, at 2 PM. This will be done in an open format involving the audience in the music performance. Please make plans to join us.

Acoustic Performance at the beautiful Linganore Wine Cellars (near New Market, MD) on Saturday, June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
I am honored to be the musical entertainment at this Winery Spring Event at Linganore Winecellars near New Market, MD on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 PM. Wines by the glass will be available, vineyard tours, and familiar tunes and sing-a-long music. Space is limited – please contact the winery early to make sure you and your family can attend.

Colonial Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House Restaurant (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
I am honored to, once again, return to the beautiful and historic Dobbin House to perform as the Colonial Strolling Troubadour on Saturday, June 27, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Dobbin House is celebrating it’s 250th year (built in 1776), and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Pennsylvania. I will be in tall boots and full costume of the 1770’s, while strolling and singing throughout the main and upper floor fine dining areas of The Dobbin House. I will NOT be performing that evening in the downstairs Spring House tavern casual dining area. Reservations are recommended.

Colonial Williamsburg Style Strolling Performance at The Dobbin House 250th Year Park Dedication Ceremony (Gettysburg, PA) on Saturday, July 4, 2026
2026-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
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I am honored to be a part of the Dobbin House Park Dedication Ceremony marking the 250th year of the Dobbin House completion. The Ceremony will begin at 10 AM with historic readings by dignitaries and historians. I will be singing the Liberty Song (by John Dickinson, Circa 1768) as part of this Dedication Ceremony. After the Ceremony, I will be performing period music for patrons and visitors in the encampment area and inside the Dobbin House until 2 PM. This event is free to the public Please plan to join us that day!

Acoustic Performance at The Little Market Cafe (in historic Ellicott City, MD) on Saturday, August 8, 2026
2026-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | The Little Market Cafe, 3731 Hamilton Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
I am happy to be performing on the outdoor stage at the lovely Little Market Cafe in old Ellicott City, MD, from 12 Noon to 2 PM, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Great food and drink in a wonderful historic setting. There is plenty of comfortable, shaded outdoor seating.

Acoustic Performance at The Little Market Cafe (in historic Ellicott City, MD) on Saturday, September 12, 2026
2026-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | The Little Market Cafe, 3731 Hamilton Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
I am happy to be performing on the outdoor stage at the lovely Little Market Cafe in old Ellicott City, MD, from 12 Noon to 2 PM, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Great food and drink in a wonderful historic setting. There is plenty of comfortable, shaded outdoor seating.

Williamsburg Style Performance at the Great Waterford Fair (Waterford, VA) on Friday, October 2, 2026
2026-10-02 10:00 - 17:00 | The Great Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA
John DuRant, Jr. and I are excited to be returning the Great Waterford Fair and Homes Tour (in historic Waterford, VA), on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 2, 3 and 4, 2026, as their Strolling 18th Century Troubadours. This event is a once-a year, World Class Arts, Crafts and Talent opportunity. There is an admission fee, but the quality of the experience is well worth it. I hope you can come out and share in the fun. We will be performing through out the village from 10 AM until 5 PM each day.

Williamsburg Style Performance at the Great Waterford Fair (Waterford, VA) on Saturday, October 3, 2026
2026-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | The Great Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA

Williamsburg Style Performance at the Great Waterford Fair (Waterford, VA) on Sunday, October 4, 2026
2026-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | The Great Waterford Fair, Waterford, VA
