GARDINER — Carol Noonan and Rose Cousins will perform at Johnson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18.

Described as a “brilliant modern folk singer” by renowned critic Dave Marsh, Maine singer/songwriter Carol Noonan continues to win the praise of critics year after year. Noonan owns and operates the Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield.

Originally from Prince Edward Island, Canadian singer/songwriter Rose Cousins lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has released three albums: We Have Made A Spark (2012), The Send Off (2009), and If You Were For Me (2006). She has released singles and recordings in collaboration with artists across Canada, the U.S., Ireland, Australia and beyond.

She has garnered many awards, including the JUNO for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, two Canadian Folk Music Awards for Best Contemporary Singer, six East Coast Music Awards, three Nova Scotia Music Awards, three Music PEI Awards and a Polaris Prize long list nomination.

Tickets cost $28 for all seats and can be purchased at www.johnsonhall.org or by calling the box office at 207-582-7144 from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Fridays.