Frequently Asked Questions

  • Oh, it’s so cool. Goodfolk is a cozy space for listening to original folk songwriters and their music. It’s housed in a renovated old blacksmith shop in Topsfield, Massachusetts, about twenty miles north of Boston. We’re planning at least one show a month (except summer), usually on Thursday nights. About thirty seats, so tickets will go fast. Tickets are twelve bucks, and you get a bottle of water and a snack bar with that. Seating is open and auditorium style — the music is the sole focus — and there are no assigned seats.

  • The only place to buy tickets to a show at Goodfolk is right here on this website.

  • No, tickets will not be available anywhere outside of this website.

  • Sorry, all ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges unless a show is cancelled. If you can’t make it, let us know so we can open up the seat for someone else on a donated basis.

  • You can only purchase tickets through the website. If the show is not sold out, yes, you can buy the day of the show. But you can’t buy tickets at the door.

  • Yes, once tickets have sold out, we create a waitlist.

  • Goodfolk is located at 7 Central Street in Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983. Classy little two-story black building. Can’t miss it. Unless it’s dark.

  • You get a confirmation email with your tickets attached when you purchase. If you do not receive your confirmation within 60 minutes, please check your spam folder or contact us at kari@cthings.com  Please bring your ticket (either printed or on your mobile device) to show at the door.

  • No, seating is first-come first-served, but don’t worry - the venue is limited to just 26 seats so there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

  • Seating for all performances at Goodfolk are first-come, first-served. We can’t guarantee adjoining seats, but you can always see if someone will slide over for you.

  • Yes, free parking is available on Main Street, which is about 100 feet from us.

  • We recommend arriving no later than 15 minutes before the time listed on your ticket. Doors open thirty minutes before show time.

  • Not too late. It’s an intimate space so you’ll create some commotion if you come in late while someone’s playing. We will not be able to seat latecomers later than 15 minutes after the time listed on their ticket for most shows, so please be sure to get here early.

  • Only if accompanied by your parent or legal guardian.

  • Yes, you will need a valid Photo ID to enter and also verify tickets.

  • Take pictures if you like. Take video if you want. But turn off the flash. Feel free to post stuff to your social media.

  • We have room for maybe six coats!

  • Wear clothes.

  • Each performance varies but most are limited to 90 minutes.

  • Goodfolk is wheelchair and scooter accessible on the main floor with a dedicated wheelchair ramp. But the bathrooms can’t accommodate a wheelchair. If you are attending a show and have questions about making necessary accommodations, please contact kari@cthings.com. We ask that you reach out for reservations at least 48 hours before the show.

  • Yes. Not all who wander are lost.

  • You may bring a small bag with you to most of our shows. This policy may change depending on the performer or at the discretion of management.

  • No weapons of any kind will be allowed on the premises. The only axes we allow are guitars.

  • You get a bottle of water and a snack bar with your ticket.

  • No. But the music will give you a buzz.

  • We do not allow outside food or beverages.

  • Please contact kari@cthings.com