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TINY GLASS TAVERN is an eclectic, cross-genre ensemble based in Massachusetts. Led by vocalist Sophie Michaux, Tiny Glass Tavern features a rotating constellation of performers, presenting a broad selection of music that spans genres and languages. Tiny Glass Tavern is a joyful celebration of musical variety, texture, and experimentation.
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Order Tiny Glass
Tavern's first album
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Let us Dance,
Let us Sing Tiny Glass Tavern's first album Let us Dance, Let us Sing was recorded at the Fraser GBH recording studios in November 2023 and April 2024. Available in April 2025!
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Upcoming project:
On And Ever Onward
Around Mount Wittenberg Orca, a Dirty Projectors & Björk EP.
Pop, Early music, Bulgarian & American folk, Originals, and more
Singing workshop:
Wednesday April 9th 2025 at 6.30-8pm, Conway MA - Tickets and information
Shows:
Friday April 11th 2025 at 7pm, The Burren, Somerville MA - Tickets here
Saturday April 12th 2025 at 8pm, Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro VT - Tickets here
Sunday April 13th 2025 at 4pm, Northampton Centre for the Arts at 33 Hawley, Northampton MA - Tickets here
Wednesday April 9th 2025 at 6.30-8pm, Conway MA - Tickets and information
Shows:
Friday April 11th 2025 at 7pm, The Burren, Somerville MA - Tickets here
Saturday April 12th 2025 at 8pm, Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro VT - Tickets here
Sunday April 13th 2025 at 4pm, Northampton Centre for the Arts at 33 Hawley, Northampton MA - Tickets here
Tiny Glass Tavern covers Mount Wittenberg Orca, the Dirty Projectors and Björk EP, as well as offering an eclectic selection of vocal music for women+high voices including works by Bach, Björk, Rosa Tu, Bulgarian and American Folk, early music and more.
Musicians:
with Sophie Michaux, Erin Hogan, Kimaya Diggs, Lexi Ugelow, Maisie Dolan, Rosa Tu, Emma Pauline, Mia Bertelli, Sarah Gibson, Nathalie Michaux, Hannah Levy, Sadie Levy, Sam Arthen-Long, Isobel Arthen-Long, voices, banjos, fiddles, guitars Adam Jacob Simon, drums, guitar, organ, Ken Woodward, bass
This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Massachusetts and Conway Cultural Councils.
Musicians:
with Sophie Michaux, Erin Hogan, Kimaya Diggs, Lexi Ugelow, Maisie Dolan, Rosa Tu, Emma Pauline, Mia Bertelli, Sarah Gibson, Nathalie Michaux, Hannah Levy, Sadie Levy, Sam Arthen-Long, Isobel Arthen-Long, voices, banjos, fiddles, guitars Adam Jacob Simon, drums, guitar, organ, Ken Woodward, bass
This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Massachusetts and Conway Cultural Councils.
ABOUT
TINY GLASS TAVERN
Named for the tiny vessels in which one might drink a digestif or an espresso, the ensemble was created to offer audiences an interactive, heartfelt glimpse into a wide range of musical worlds.
“When traveling, I am always amazed when hosts offer a small glass of what is special to them: brandy, olive oil, espresso. A small glass gives you the courage to try it even if you don’t know you’ll like it. It makes you savor it with care, and you can always have more if you like,” says founder and leader Sophie Michaux.
“When traveling, I am always amazed when hosts offer a small glass of what is special to them: brandy, olive oil, espresso. A small glass gives you the courage to try it even if you don’t know you’ll like it. It makes you savor it with care, and you can always have more if you like,” says founder and leader Sophie Michaux.
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A typical Tiny Glass Tavern performance is intimate, cozy, and interactive – that’s the tavern part. Enter their warm, welcoming space, and pour yourself a little drink or ten, sampling sips of early and Romantic repertoire, Yiddish folk songs, Italian madrigals, French chansons, new compositions, and more. You’ll hear folk songs from around the world, and pop music performed in delightfully unexpected arrangements.
Depending on when you see them, a Tiny Glass Tavern show may feature a chamber orchestra, theorbo, banjo, harpsichord, mandolin, or even accordion (played by Michaux). You’ll find yourself captivated, charmed, and maybe even singing along during one of the many interactive moments.
The heart of a Tiny Glass Tavern is the voice. With a vividly-colorful and expressive instrument, Michaux herself has performed across the country with the Haymarket Opera Company, Lorelei Ensemble, Blue Heron, Roomful of Teeth, A Far Cry, and Les Délices, among others.
Michaux’s love for classical repertoire inspired her to make classical music – and other genres – more accessible and appealing to audiences who typically wouldn’t attend a classical, folk, or international music concert. Tiny Glass Tavern is an exercise in exploration and play – often built on the interests of a specific ensemble lineup. Performers include members of Palaver Strings, Paul Holmes Morton (plucked instruments), Jonathan Hess (percussion), and Fiona Gillespie (voice and whistle).
Tiny Glass Tavern’s debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing comes out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
Depending on when you see them, a Tiny Glass Tavern show may feature a chamber orchestra, theorbo, banjo, harpsichord, mandolin, or even accordion (played by Michaux). You’ll find yourself captivated, charmed, and maybe even singing along during one of the many interactive moments.
The heart of a Tiny Glass Tavern is the voice. With a vividly-colorful and expressive instrument, Michaux herself has performed across the country with the Haymarket Opera Company, Lorelei Ensemble, Blue Heron, Roomful of Teeth, A Far Cry, and Les Délices, among others.
Michaux’s love for classical repertoire inspired her to make classical music – and other genres – more accessible and appealing to audiences who typically wouldn’t attend a classical, folk, or international music concert. Tiny Glass Tavern is an exercise in exploration and play – often built on the interests of a specific ensemble lineup. Performers include members of Palaver Strings, Paul Holmes Morton (plucked instruments), Jonathan Hess (percussion), and Fiona Gillespie (voice and whistle).
Tiny Glass Tavern’s debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing comes out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
