Music in the Library: Kim Moberg and Heather Swanson

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM Large Meeting Room Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420 Guitarist Kim Moberg, accompanied by fiddler/violinist Heather Swanson, will be performing work from Kim's 2026 release “All That Really Matters” in addition select songs from her 2nd album “Up Around The Bend” released in 2020 and her 3rd album “The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity” which retells the ancient Anishinaabe legend in song. This curated program will include songs that tell stories of the arc of human emotions from loss and betrayal, to hope and friendship, social justice and the most important of all … love. In addition, audience members can look forward to a couple of reimagined cover songs that were influential in shaping Kim’s musical landscape and sound.  Attendance is on a first-come basis. Registering below allows us to plan for headcount and keep you updated in case of any changes. About our performers: Award winning singer/songwriter Kim Moberg was born in Juneau, Alaska, the daughter of a classical pianist mother of Alaskan Native Tlingit descent and a US Coast Guard veteran father from Kansas. Music was the constant in Kim's childhood, helping her to adjust to the frequent moves associated with growing up in a military family. Kim teamed with Grammy nominated producer Jon Evans (Tori Amos / Sarah McLachlan) to record four albums, all charting in the Top 10 on the Folk Alliance International DJ charts. Her 2023 release “The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity” tells the ancient yet relevant Anishinaabe legend “The Seven Fires Prophecy” which ties ancient indigenous prophecies to our current social environment in song. Kim’s fourth album “All That Really Matters”, released in January 2026, speaks to the arc of human emotions from betrayal and loss to friendships and social justice to the most important of all…love. Kim’s numerous recognitions include 2026 New England Music Awards Nominee Best Roots Act, 2025 New England Music Awards Nominee Best Americana Act, 2021 Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest Finalist, 2021 Great American Songwriting Contest Folk/Americana Finalist, CT Folk Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition Winner and 2nd Place 2020 Corpus Christi Songwriters Spring Songwriters Contest. Kim is a strong believer that music brings us together and holds the power to affect change. She is an inaugural member of Club Passim’s The Folk Collective, founder of Sandwich Arts Alliance’s PorchFest, board member of the Billy Conway Artist Fund, Folk Alliance International Cultural and Equity Council member and Music Curator for Woods Hole Film Festival. Kim invites listeners to join her musical stories with a combination of rich vocals (described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”) and skillful guitar work. Learn more at www.kimmobergmusic.com Heather Swanson is a classical violinist who crossed over to folk and traditional Irish music. She is a participant and past board member of the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music and Arts and is both a player and leader at Trad Seisiuns in MA and Canada. Heather has performed for almost 10 years throughout New England in a duo with singer/songwriter Kim Moberg in addition to fiddle grooving for singer/songwriter Caroline Brennan. Heather also performs in the wedding duo "The Cape Violin Cello Duo” with cellist daughter Krista Lucichas.  Heather’s musical theater performances include  Fiddler for “The Magic of Ireland” at the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston; Cotuit Center for the Arts band member for “Piano Men”, “More  Women Rock”, “Fiddler On the Roof”, “Patsy Cline”, “Piano Man 2”, "The Tribute Trio” “The Holiday Blast show"; and Sandwich High School’s “Hadestown”. Heather’s debut album, “Beside Quiet Waters” is a collection of traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic music recorded with talented musical friends and producer Jon Evans of The Studio at Brick Hill, Orleans, MA. She has an active home studio in Centerville. Contact Heather at heathersswanson@gmail.com. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation. Register online between 10/22/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 8:00 PM.