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It has been awhile since Catie Curtis has been back to our coffeehouse. Any old time Stone Soupers out there would remember Catie coming over to the venue from Brown University as a student to do the hoots (open mics). One thing led to another, and Catie pursued that singer-songwriter life and became a regular at Stone Soup, playing every other season or so. Then she stopped touring to take up new pursuits. However, while not touring full time, she still likes to share her songs, sticking closer to home instead of getting on the road. We are thrilled that we have been able to lure her back to the Stone Soup stage.

The show begins at 7 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in advance on our website. Please note, this show could sell out, so purchase your tickets early. Parking at The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906 is limited and carpooling, ride-sharing, and mass transit are highly encouraged. There is also available parking on Benefit Street, a short set of stairs will lead you right up to the Music Mansion.

ABOUT CATIE

"Catie Curtis is an artist whose songs unarm me, move me to put down my defenses and just be with them. She lures me in through her kindness and respect for all beings. I have been listening to her music for years, she is an inspiration to me. She knows the power of gentleness, and the vulnerability in her voice has always undone me.” - Mary Gauthier, award winning singer/songwriter

For over 25 years, Catie toured full-time as a singer/songwriter in the US and Europe, releasing 14 recordings and selling over 250,000 CDs (not to mention streaming and downloads). She has recorded her acoustic folk-rock tunes for major (EMI Guardian) and independent (Rykodisc, Vanguard and Compass) labels, collaborating with some of the finest musicians and producers in the country. Her songs have been featured in several films and multiple tv shows, and she performed several times at the White House during the Obama administration. Her audience knows she's not afraid to speak up about political issues and to stand up for the LGBTQ community. She’s intensely grateful for those years on the road, and honored to know that her music has been an integral part of so many people's lives.

In 2017, Catie explored a desire to work locally rather than spending so much time on the road. She got a master's degree in counseling and is now a psychotherapist in Newburyport, MA. She seeks a balance between her work as a therapist and an artist. “I still need and want to create music. Writing is still how I make sense of my life and the world around me. I still love getting out to play shows and connect with people.” Fortunately, it’s important to her fans, too.

Fall 2025 | Season 44

Friday, November 14th at 7pm - Pete Avitable & Friends | $22 Buy Tickets

Saturday, December 13th at 7pm - Catie Curtis | $30 Buy Tickets

Spring 2026 | Season 44

Saturday, February 14th at 7pm - Community Showcase, Ed Dean Hosts | $20 Buy Tickets

Saturday, February 28th at 7pm - Stone Soup Sampler with Lucy Greenman, Grace Goodrich, Mirabelle Skipworth (PA), and Olivia Charlotte | $22 Buy Tickets

Saturday, March 14th at 7pm - Quiet RIOT! Fundraiser | $25 Buy Tickets

Saturday March 28th at 7pm - Robbie Fulks, Tyler Nail Opens | $30 Buy Tickets

Saturday, April 11th 7pm - Thea Hopkins & Mary Ann Rossoni | $22 Buy Tickets

Saturday April 25th at 7pm - Andrew Pauls (PA) & Carolyn Shapiro (NY) | $22 Buy Tickets

Saturday, May 9th - Ryan Leddick (NY) & Meera Raphael | $22 Buy Tickets

Sunday, June 7th - Annual Fundraiser & Red Bandana Award Ceremony | $25 Buy Tickets

"The cups go in the kitchen, chairs go against the wall."

Stone Soup Coffeehouse is one of the oldest coffeehouse venues in New England. Stone Soup has presented many gifted acoustic musicians and songwriters from Rhode Island and the New England Area. We also have a history of recognizing talent and are proud to have featured many artists, such as Dar Williams, Ingrid Michaelson, Anaïs Mitchell, and Erin McKeown.

In 1981, several Rhode Island musicians and songwriters were inspired by Pete Seeger to share their music with each other and a wider audience. Stone Soup Folk Arts Foundation and Stone Soup Coffeehouse resulted. The name “Stone Soup” was taken from the folk tale about building community. In the story a beggar coming in to town is initially rebuffed by the townspeople. He offers to make his special “stone” soup and invites all to partake, eventually winning over the town and their communal contributions to make a truly magical soup. The magic is the building of a community, which is what we do at Stone Soup. At Stone Soup, artists, volunteers and audiences bring something special to a performance and the result is truly magical.

Most shows start at 7pm. Box Office & Kitchen open at 6pm. Doors to the listening room open at 6:30. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Concerts run until 9 - 9:30 depending on the night.

Coffee and treats are included in the price of your ticket. Donations, however, are graciously accepted and passed along to a sponsored non-profit of the season. Contribute to our community cauldron in the “coffeehouse” kitchen in the venue and support: Guitars for Vets Providence RI Chapter.

Getting Here

Parking at 88 Meeting Street is limited. We courteously ask to leave the closest street parking spots open to those patrons with disabilities or limited mobility. You also might park on Benefit Street, walk up the hill and stairs to get to the Music Mansion.

The nearest bus stop, a six minute walk from the venue, is on the N Main NS N Court Stop on the R Line from Providence to Pawtucket. R-Line buses come so often, you don’t need a timetable. You don’t need to rely on a schedule or worry about catching a particular trip - just show up to your closest R-Line stop and a bus will arrive shortly to take you on your way.

Booking

We are currently booking for Season 45. Our Fall Season includes dates September to December 2025 and February to May 2026.

Stone Soup Coffeehouse books months in advance and we only book only a small fraction of the many fine artists we wish we could present. That being said, we would love to hear your music! Please note that we are a folk/acoustic venue for singer-songwriters and Americana musicians and small groups. We generally do not book traditional folk, blues, jazz, and rock groups.

Artists or their representatives interested in booking with Stone Soup should send an email to stonesoup.coffeehouse@gmail.com. We will review information and listen to sample music on a site. It would also be helpful if this email included information regarding recordings, reviews, and promotional materials.

Free Advice! You can always email or call us up to talk about playing in Rhode Island, even it if is not with us. We have a good knowledge of venues in Providence and connections in the community to help you out. We're a small place with a tight-knit group of venues and performers. So, don't be shy! Reach out if you need a hand.