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Fiddles, viola, cello, guitar, whistle, pump organ and vocals
for a host of occasions, including concerts, dances and receptions.
We are versed in classical and folk (New England, French Canadian
and Maritime) traditions, and love them equally. Available
as a duo, we are also able to rally help for a string quartet
or powerhouse contradance band for your special occasion.
We also provide calling for dances, both of the family and community
variety as well as for groups with greater familiarity with the
style.
with Isaac, guitar and bass, Aidan, guitar, bass and keys, Greg, fiddle and cello, and Ethan, drums. Boardmans all, with the occasional guest musician. We play raging reels and sinuous jigs (along with many other instrumental forms) for dances, and throw a few new and old songs in for concert sets.
We have played for dances, parties, concerts and weddings from Eastport, Maine to Penn State U., not to mention the American Folk Festival, and are available for more of the same.
Established in 1988, this group is comprised of any fiddler who shows up (no auditions or rehearsals!) to lend their voice to a true cloud of fiddle sound to inspire dancing in all those on hand to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Anywhere from fifteen to fifty fiddlers have graced the bandstand at this biennial event, now mostly held at Westcustego Hall in North Yarmouth, Maine. Next scheduled appearance is for January 2009.
This is an ensemble of ever shifting personnel and instrumentation devoted to performing classical music for weddings, funerals, receptions, benefits and diverse artistic events. Duos and trios can also be arranged, depending on the client's needs and budget.
This group, inspired by the big, beautiful sound of Dudley Laufman's Canterbury Dance Orchestra, played a monthly dance for twenty-six years at the Bowdoinham Town Hall. While seldom seen in their full glory, they comprise the original core of the staff at Maine Fiddle Camp, where their approach to music and life heavily informs the camp atmosphere. I am sure they could still be hired! Members through the years have included John, Ellen and Molly Gawler, Doug Protsik, Elaine Malkin, Bob Childs, Carter, Kaity, Maisy and Meghan Newell, Smokey and Bridgit McKeen, Dave Livingston, Chris Prickitt, Danny Thompson, Jay Young, Jeff Denis, Mary Sturniman, Rick Cebellos, Ray Cooper, John Whitney, Greg, Isaac and Ethan Boardman....
