Michael Doucet live in Groton

Experience Michael Doucet live on October 9th

Michael Doucet will perform at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts on October 9, 2026. Doucet is a highly regarded American fiddler, composer, and bandleader, best known as the founder of Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet. His music is deeply rooted in Louisiana Creole traditions, blending Cajun, zydeco, and traditional French music with influences from blues, rock, and other genres. He’s recognized for revitalizing Cajun music and bringing it to a wider audience through innovative arrangements and collaborations. Doucet has received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, acknowledging his significant contributions to American folk traditions.

Groton Hill Music Center is a residential music school and performance venue established in 1991 by Robert Dodds. It focuses primarily on chamber music training for pre-professional young musicians aged 14-18 during its summer programs. The center's performance hall is also open to the public for a series of concerts throughout the year featuring diverse musical styles. The facility itself is located on a historic 36-acre campus originally part of the Lawrence Academy boarding school.