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UPCOMING SHOWS:

Tuesday June 17, 2025: L'Artisan Cafe, 9 Wayland Square, Providence, RI 6-8 pm. This is an outdoor show and is weather dependent. The Cafe serves food, beer and wine. Home | L'Artisan Cafe (lartisan-cafe.com)

Sunday June 22, 2025:
First Unitarian Church, 71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA. 5pm. Opening up for Roy Book Binder. $20 in advance or $25 at the door (cash or check please) https://www.uunewbedford.org/events-1/roy-book-binder-singer-songwriter-storyteller-bluesman

Saturday October 18, 2025:
The Rose Garden Coffeehouse, 17 West Street Mansfield, MA. This is a split bill with Michelle Saylors. Doors open 7pm and show at 7:30pm. $20

Saturday November 8, 2025:
First Unitarian Church in New Bedford, 71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA. 7pm. Split bill with Seamus Galligan.



PAST SHOWS:

​Saturday June 7, 2025: “Providence Porchfest”, 2pm, 41 Lauriston Street, Providence, RI
https://providenceporchfest.com/2025-schedule

Sunday May 18, 2025:
Blackstone River Theatre, 529 Broad St. Cumberland, RI , 7pm. A benefit concert for the Rhode Island ACLU. Five performers will share the stage for the benefit concert: Mark Cutler, Jan Luby, Mary Ann Rossoni, Joanne Lurgio and Mike Laureanno


https://brtri.org/concert/an-evening-of-rhode-island-songwriters/

Sunday, December 8, 2024:
Bristol Art Museum, 10 Wardwell street, Bristol, RI. 2-5pm. Mike will be performing a short set of songs in support of artists, Deborah Baronas and Dr. Janis Hanley’s immersive art installation/exhibit entitled, “Parallel Threads - Entangled Threads”.
http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/parallel-threads-ndash-entangled-ends.html


Sunday, November 17, 2024: The 9th annual Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Tickets $30. Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. All of the proceeds of the show go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department. Click on link below for more details of the performers and how to purchase tickets for the show. https://narrowscenter.showare.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=1453&a=3&src=default


Tuesday November 12, 2024:
Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 7pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup at 5:30pm.


Friday, October 11, 2024:
Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse, 610 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 7-9pm
(Located in the cafeteria of the East Providence Recreation/Senior Center). Show is free.
Mike will share the stage with three other performers: Grant Maloy Smith, Tammy LaForest and Maddie Cardoza. Each performer will play a 25 minute set.


October 8, 2024:
L'Artisan Cafe, 9 Wayland Square, Providence, RI 6-8 pm. This is an outdoor show and is weather dependent. The Cafe serves food, beer and wine. Home | L'Artisan Cafe (lartisan-cafe.com)


Saturday, September 28, 2024:
Portsmouth, NH Maritime Folk Festival https://pmffest.org/
Mike’s song, “Heave Away” won the festival’s contemporary song contest category, so he will perform it during the Saturday night concert held at the North Church UCC on 2 Congress St. The link to watch the video of “Heave Away” https://youtu.be/610q5VoUvhQ?si=v3IU67lZ2NX2H6Xd


Friday April 5, 2024: The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts
34 Center St. Fairhaven, MA. Mike will sharing the stage with Chuck Williams, Louis Leeman and Eddie Dillon. 7pm
https://theshepherdcenter.org/


Saturday March 9, 2024: The Linden Tree Coffeehouse 326. Main Street Wakefield, MA. Show 7:30pm. Mike will be opening for Peter Mulvey $25
LTC 2023-2024 Season
lindentreecoffeehouse.org




Saturday February 10, 2024:
Stone Soup Coffeehouse, 88 Meeting St. Providence, RI
Mike will be performing as part of a Rhode Island Songwriters Association in-the-round. Doors open 6:30pm, show at 7pm. $20


Home
stonesoupcoffeehouse.org


Friday February 9, 2024:
South Shore Folk Music Club, 842 Tremont Street Duxbury, MA
7pm, Mike will play a 40 minute feature set. Bob Uvello opens. An open mic will follow.


https://southshorefolkmusicclub.org/event-5566407


Saturday December 9th 2023: Linden Tree Coffeehouse 326 Main Street Wakefield MA 7pm. A Winter Potpourri Hosted by Kirsten Manville. Featuring Erin Ash Sullivan and eight songwriters .....Diane Battistello, Mark Belanger Sam Bayer, John Ferullo, Mike Laureanno, Anne Sandstrom, Peter Vilbig and Mark Zelermyer




Sunday November 19, 2023: The 8th annual Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. All of the proceeds of the show go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department. Click on link below for more details and to purchase tickets for the show.
https://narrowscenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=396


Tuesday November 14: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 7pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup at 5:30pm.


Friday October 27, 2023: The Arts Cafe - 32 Water Street Stonington CT 7 pm. Mike will be performing a 20 minute set and Margie Flanders will read her poetry.
www.theartscafemystic.org


Saturday September 30, 2023: Fall River Arts Association, 80 Belmont St. Fall River MA. Mike will share the evening with his good friends, Walter Whitehead and Dave Osbornewho perform as the duo, The Back Porch. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. The ticket price is $10


December 21, 2022: A winter solstice celebration will be hosted by The International House of RI located at 8 Stimson Ave., Providence RI at 7pm. Mike will be performing a short set of original solstice themed songs and poets Margie Flanders and Mary Mueller will read their poems. The night will conclude with an open poetry mic with readings limited to one poem per person to accommodate everyone.


November 27, 2022: Eastside Marketplace, 165 Pitman St. Providence RI. Mike will be performing at the cafe inside the marketplace from 2-4pm.


November 13, 2022: The 7th annual Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. All of the proceeds of the show go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department.
Tickets | 7th Annual Music of Michael Troy Concert | Narrows Center (showare.com)


October 11, 2022:
L'Artisan Cafe, 9 Wayland Square, Providence, RI 6-8 pm. This is an outdoor show and is weather dependent. The Cafe serves food, beer and wine. Home | L'Artisan Cafe (lartisan-cafe.com)


October 7, 2022: Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. Pomfret, CT - Mike will be the open mic feature. The open mic is hosted by Peter Lehndorff and the sign-up is at 6:30pm. Show at 7-9:30pm. https://thevanillabeancafe.com/calendar/


September 25, 2022: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature and as a tribute he will be performing a set of songs written by Michael Troy, Fall River's finest singer/songwriter who passed away in 2015. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Open mic runs from 1-4pm and signup starts at 12;30pm. Mike's set is at 2pm.


July 10, 2022: New Bedford Folk Festival - Downtown New Bedford, MA.
Mike will be performing from 3-4 pm on the Southcoast Stage.
https://www.newbedfordfolkfestival.org/performers/mike-laureanno


December 22, 2021: A winter solstice celebration will be hosted by the International House of Providence RI. 7pm. Mike will be performing a short set of original songs and poets Margie Flanders and Mary Mueller will read their poems. The night will conclude with an open mic. If you would like to either watch the program or sign up for the open mic please indicate such in your registration. Readings will be limited to 2 poems or 5 minutes.


November 21, 2021: The 6th annual Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. All of the proceeds of the show go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department.


October 18, 2021: L'Artisan Cafe, 9 Wayland Square, Providence, RI 5:30-7:30pm. This is an "outdoor" show with cafe seating.


October 17, 2021: Benefit Concert for the Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton, RI. 2-4pm, This will be an outdoor fundraiser for the arts center youth enrichments arts classes. Tickets are $10 and cash or checks will be accepted at the gate or advance tickets can be purchased by credit card clicking the following link form.jotform.com/212565794664165
Please bring your lawn chair, a picnic lunch and join us for an afternoon of music for a good cause!


September 25, 2021: Bristol’s Stone Church Coffeehouse, 300 High Street in Bristol, RI. Doors pen at 6:45pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20.


* * COVID POLICY FOR THE COFFEEHOUSE **
In order to maintain the safest space possible, everyone must provide their proof of vaccination for entry, and everyone must wear masks unless they are drinking or eating.


CANCELLED - December 11, 2020: Barrington Spring Community Center, 170 Narragansett Ave Barrington, RI 7pm. Mike will be performing in-the-round with a few other songwriters including RI legend, Mark Cutler.


November 8, 2020: Michael Troy Tribute Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Show is at 1pm. This show will be broadcast live over the Narrows YouTube channel htt
This is the 5th annual show in which all the proceeds go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department. Various performers will perform Michael's songs throughout the show. The video of the show can be seen via the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdDp_rbff30&t=28s


CANCELLED - November 7, 2020 Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. The Flying Laureanno Bros. (Mike, Frank and Tom) will take to the stage for a night of harmony, originals and select covers.
Doors open 7pm, show 7:30pm Tickets $15 BYOF and BYOB


CANCELLED - November 6, 2020: Cherry Bridge House Concerts, located in Bridgewater, MA. Doors open at 7pm and the show is at 7:30pm. Suggested donation $15-$20. Please email your host at [email protected] to get the address and to reserve your seat.


July 3, 2020: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA.
Mike will be performing in-the-round with Chuck Williams and Louie Leeman.
The show will be streamed live from the Narrows and can be seen on the Narrows Youtube page https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCvUZLsYyeqWvPShH7XC0Q4A The show will be free to watch with the option to make a donation. All donations will be evenly split between the Narrows Center and the artists.


CANCELLED - June 11, 2020: The Mediator Stage 50 Rounds Ave. Providence, RI. Mike is the open mic feature and will play a 30 minute set at ~ 8:30pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Don Tassone. Signup is at 7pm and the open mic runs from 7:30pm-10:30pm


CANCELLED - May 16, 2020: The Tiverton Four Corners Art Center (The Meeting House) located at 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI. 7pm. Mike, Cathy Clasper-Torch & Shelley Katsh will share the night. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. http://fourcornersarts.org/concerts.php


CANCELLED - April 14, 2020: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 8pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup at 5:45pm


CANCELLED - March 28, 2020: Mike will be playing a split bill with his good friends 'The Back Porch', at 'The Coffeehouse 309' located at the Unitarian Society of Fall River on 309 North Main St. Fall River, MA. Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Refreshments and beverages will be available.


February 20, 2020: The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd. Shirley, MA. Mike will be performing an in-the-round with Nancy Beaudette https://nancybeaudette.com/ and Liv Greene https://www.facebook.com/livgreenemusic/ as part of a new series "Kerrville North". The Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd. Shirley, MA. Show 7:30pm.
Link to tickets https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=930


February 8, 2020: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA. 8pm. Mike will be opening up for "Small Potatoes". http://smallpotatoesmusic.com/ Link to ticket sales http://circlefolk.org/


January 25, 2020: The Burren 247 Elm St. Somerville, MA Doors 11:30am, Show 12-2pm "Let's Do Lunch" series featuring Mike, Chuck Williams, Ric Allendorf and Lisa Martin in an in-the-round performance.
Link to advance tickets $10 https://24hourconcerts.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=923&src=eventperformances or $15 at the door


December 18, 2019: The International House of RI Annual Winter Solstice open mic poetry event. Located at 8 Stimson Ave. Providence, RI 5:30pm. Mike will be performing a short set of original songs.


December 14, 2019: House Concert in Hell’s Kitchen New York City 7:30pm. Mike will be sharing the evening with talented singer songwriter Dan Rauchwerk. Please email Dan at [email protected] for the exact address and to rsvp.


November 10, 2019: Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. This is the 4th annual show in which all the proceeds go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department. Various performers will perform Michael's songs throughout the show.


November 2, 2019 Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 1-3pm.
Mike, Ric Allendorf, Andy & Judy will each perform a 25 minute set.


October 20, 2019: Among Friends Music (House Concert) Lakeland, FL 6:30-9:30pm
Call 863-640-1763 to make reservations. http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/


October 19, 2019: Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) Listening Room 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 7-9:30pm http://www.americanacma.org/


October 5, 2019: The Flying Laureanno Bros. at Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way Tiverton, RI 7:30pm $15


October 3, 2019: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA. 8pm
Mike will be opening up for Darrell Scott who is a 4-time Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter who has written hits sung by Brad Paisley, the Dixie Chicks, Del McCoury, Sam Bush and Keb Mo.
Buy tickets online: https://embed.showclix.com/event/darrell-scott


September 28, 2019: Stone Soup Coffeehouse 88 Meeting St. Providence, RI.
Stone Soup Coffeehouse is back up and running at their new location on the east side of Providence, RI in The Music Mansion. Mike will be accompanied by his two brothers, Frank and Tom on bass, drums and harmony and will splitting the bill with Joanne Lurgio. Doors open 6:30pm, show at 7pm. $20
Buy tickets online: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4307171?date=2117062


September 17, 2019: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 8pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup at 5:45pm


September 7, 2019: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be performing in a Rhode Island Songwriter's Association (RISA) showcase with RISA members Jack Moore, Ed McGuirl and Morgan Johnston. 7:30pm $10


July 6-7, 2019: The New Bedford Folk Festival - downtown New Bedford, MA.
Mike will be performing at various workshops/stages throughout the weekend.
Mike's main showcase is on Sunday July 7th at the Purchase St. Stage 2:30-3:15pm and he will accompanied by his brothers Frank and Tom on bass, drums and harmony.
The Festival's full schedule: http://www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com/schedule/


June 13, 2018: Mike will be performing a 40 minute set as part of the New Bedford, MA AHA night at The Gallery X at 6:30pm. 169 William St. New Bedford, MA


June 8, 2019: Fall River, MA Boardwalk Ramble 12-1:30pm
Join ten local performers as they perform from the Narrows through Heritage State Park to Bicentennial Park. https://www.heraldnews.com/entertainment/20190605/narrows-spindle-city-fest-features-music-on-boardwalk


May 5, 2019: The Plymouth Library, 132 South St. Plymouth, MA 1pm


April 12, 2019: Opening for the Heather Pierson Trio at "Music on Centre", Parish Hall 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA 8pm https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/


March 16, 2019: Brooklyn Coffee, Tea and Guest House 209 Douglas Ave. Providence, RI Performing as part of a RISA Songwriters’ Showcase 7-9:30pm


February 26, 2019: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 8pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup begins at 5:45pm


February 2, 2019: The Butcher Shop and Café Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 7pm


December 19, 2018: The International House of RI Annual Winter Solstice open mic poetry event. Located at 8 Stimson Ave. Providence, RI 5:30pm. Mike will be performing, and supporting other poets as part of the winter solstice celebration.


December 8, 2018:
House Concert at '46 Underground PVD'. Mike will be sharing the night with his good friend Mary Ann Rossoni at this cozy cool house concert series in Providence, RI. Doors open with optional potluck at 7pm, and the show at 7:30pm. $10 suggested donation. Please RSVP at [email protected] to obtain the address of the house concert in Providence.


November 26, 2018: Mike will be the feature performer at the Roslindale Open Mic, held in the Boston School of English 814 South St. Roslindale, MA 6:30-10pm


November 18, 2018: Michael Troy Tribute Show. Narrows 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA . Doors open noontime, show at 1pm. This is the 3rd annual show in which all the proceeds go to the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foundation in support of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School music department. Various performers will perform Michael's songs throughout the show.


November 17, 2018: Mike will be playing a split bill with his good friends 'The Back Porch', at 'The Coffeehouse 309' located at the Unitarian Society of Fall River on 309 North Main St. Fall River, MA. Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Refreshments and beverages will be available.


October 6, 2018 Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI
The Flying Laureanno Bros. (Mike, Frank and Tom) will take to the stage for a night of harmony, originals and select covers. Gary Fish opens.
Doors open 7pm, show 7:30pm Tickets $15 BYOF and BYOB


September 28, 2018 Fireside Coffeehouse 24 Berwick St. Norwood, MA. Mike will be the open mic feature. Held at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 7-9pm


September 8, 2018 CT FOLK FEST, 75 Cliff St. New Haven, CT, 11am-10pm
At 11:30am Mike will be performing in the songwriting contest.


August 30, 2018: Camp Massasoit Summer Concert Series: 38 Reservation Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 6:30pm Mike will be performing in-the-round with Seamus Galligan, Joanne Lurgio and Jul Bernardi at the Mattapoisett YMCA which overlooks the harbor $15


August 7, 2018: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 8pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup begins at 5:45pm


August 3-5, 2018: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival - 44 Co Rd 7D, Hillsdale, NY 12529
Mike scheduled to perform on Main stage on Friday between 12-4:30pm as part of the "emerging artist" showcase and at other showcases throughout the festival at "Pirate Camp", "Acoustic Live" and the "BOT".


July 8, 2018: New Bedford Folk Festival - Downtown New Bedford, MA. 4-5pm on the Southcoast Stage. Join the Flying Laureanno Bros. (Mike, Frank and Tom) for an afternoon set of harmony and originals.


June 16, 2018 Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth, RI.
Mike will be participating in the "Friends of Kate Grana" show, a fundraiser for the improvements to the Portsmouth, RI High School auditorium. 7-9pm.


April 28, 2018 Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 1-3pm.
Mike will be performing a 20 minute set this new Arts and Humanity Open Mic.


April 19, 2018 The Newport Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport, RI
Mike will be supporting the release of the reading of "Crosswinds Poetry Journal Vol. III" with a short set sometime between 6-7:30pm


April 8, 2018 Friendship House Concert Series, Pittsburgh, PA . 4pm.
RSVP at [email protected] for details


March 31, 2018 The Dartmouth Paskamansett Concert Series
Held in the Dartmouth Grange, 1133 Fisher Road, South Dartmouth, MA
Join the Flying Laureanno Bros. (Mike, Frank and Tom) for a night of harmony, originals and select covers. Doors open 7pm, show 7:30pm


February 20, 2018: Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI. Mike will be the open mic feature playing a 45 minute set at 8pm. This is a fabulous local open mic hosted by Gary Fish. Signup at 5:45pm


February 10, 2018: "The Find on 6" 2953 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI. An in-the-round show with good friend and fellow Rhode Island songwriter, Mary Ann Rossoni. Tayla Lombari opens. Show starts 7pm.


November 9, 2017: The Newport Playhouse (Newport to Nashville Listening Room Concert Series) 102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI.
Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm


October 20, 2017: Courthouse Center for the Arts - Harvest Folk Festival
3481 Kingstown Road West Kingston, RI
In the round with Grant Maloy Smith & Chuck Williams 7:30pm


October 14, 2017: Church Street Coffeehouse (First United Methodist Church)
25 Church Street, Warren, RI Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm
A split bill with good friend and great RI songwriter JP Jones


August 9, 2017: Burr's Hill Park Folk Music Concert 540 Water St. Warren, RI
In the round with Joanne Lurgio and Chuck Williams 6-8pm


August 4, 2017: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Hillsdale, NY
- Playing an in-the-round set at "The Pirate Camp"
  • Playing a set at "The Budgiedome" stage


July 21, 2017: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA
Opening for The Stray Birds. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm


July 8, 2017: New Bedford Folk Festival - Downtown historic New Bedford, MA
5-6pm on the Southcoast Stage


May 19 - 21, 2017: Wildflower! Festival Performing Songwriter Contest Richardson,TX
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