Folk icon Jon Pousette Dart at Castle Nov. 17

ROCHESTER - World-renowned folk artist Jon Pousette Dart will perform on Friday, Nov. 17 at The Castle on Charles. Spanning a decades-long career with the Jon Pousette-Dart Band, fans will know JP-D's hits from "Amnesia" to "May you Dance."

Pousette-Dart carved a place in the landscape of American music in the 1970s as a mainstay of album radio, a favorite on the college circuit, and one of the busiest touring groups in the United States, touring with The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, The Eagles, James Taylor, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Manfred Mann, Jonathan Edwards, Emmylou Harris, Gary Wright, Robert Palmer, Randy Newman, Journey, Billy Joel, and many more including the Frampton Comes Alive tour and the Yes Fragile tour.

Pousette-Dart now often performs as a duo. Critics have said he's "a gilded tenor and a smooth hand on guitar. His compositions brim with optimism, introspection and subtle grace."

The evening will open with the Rachel McCartney Duo. McCartney has graced Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and New York City audiences since 1994. She is known in Boston for performances at the Lizard Lounge, in Kendall Cafe and in the streets, and from many sold-out shows at the historic Club Passim. McCartney's live performance has been called "physically and emotionally engaging – the power and beauty of her voice astounding." She has opened shows for Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Susan Werner and David Gray.

The Castle on Charles is an appropriate venue for an intimate concert with incredible acoustics. A former church with its signature 40-foot tower, interior arches, large stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling with iron lanterns, iron chandeliers and intricate woodwork, The Castle is inspirational in itself, is open for private rental, and has hosted many outstanding concerts in the past few years since opening.

A food station will be available - as well as drinks and wine from The Castle's Tavern - starting at 6 p.m., with signature Castle items including a cheese board, salad, and a wooden bowl of Castle beef stew over rice. The show runs 7:30 to 10 p.m. Seating is limited and this show is expected to sell out. Tickets are $25, available at www.CastleNH.com.