Maine Musicians

Maine Bagpipe Bands

Maine Bagpipers Available for Events and Performances

Teachers of Harp, Guitar, Dulcimer, Accordion, Banjo, Violin, Piano

Union 98 School District Teachers on Mt. Desert Island and Ellsworth

Interested in classes?
Classes and/or workshops in Celtic Harp, Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Irish Bagpipe, and Irish Set Dance are also in the works.  We're in the process of assembling a full faculty of Celtic dance, music, language, and art instructors, so if there's a subject you're interested in studying--or teaching-- please let us know.
    Holly Morrison
    Ceilidh House Program Director
    Scots Gaelic Language & Song Instructor
    11 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
    (207)725-0386  E-mail: CeilidhHouse1@aol.comyesCeltic Worship

Grey Maxim
Bagpiper, Celtic Harper. Church Organist, Choir Director at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Also play piano and synthesizers and member of 80s tribute band called eightysomething. Expert with PC and Mac-based digital audio, digital media including web design, video editing, slide show creation. Available for hire for weddings, funerals, Dinner parties, etc. www.greymaxim.com Phone(207) 667-7774. Grey Maxim grey@greymaxim.com Ellsworth, ME, USA Mailing Address available on request. I give lessons on the organ and piano now for people who already read music. I could also teach harp beginners along with the Sylvia Woods book.

George Flink, Theresa de Vries" <center4gc@verizon.net>
I teach clawhammer style banjo in Holden, ME.(207)989-3688. Thanks George Flink
I teach mountain dulcimer in Holden ME. Theresa de Vries

For Booking, call 207-299-5909
or email: mainelycountry@verizon.net

Drawing from a repertoire of jazz, popular standards and Brazilian bossa nova, the mood is always relaxed and enjoyable. Our style and professionalism ensure that your event is an elegant affair and at volumes that best fit the occasion.

Wave features international jazz vocalist and flutist Mary Spence, and classical guitarist Muk Dodge. With over fifty years of combined musical experience, we can help to create a setting that is elegant, tasteful and memorable.

Wave can also form a variety of ensembles from duos to quintets and with packages starting as low as $500, we have something to fit almost every budget.

Call Mary Spence at 207-546-2596 for more information, or email her at maryspence@midmaine.com.

In addition to private engagements, Wave performs publicly throughout Maine and beyond. Check out Wave on MySpace for music samples, upcoming performance dates and more, at www.myspace.com/wavejazzbossanova

(207) 350-0584 stephenwallace1@adelphia.net    October 2006

I am looking for people with similar styles in the Penobscot region that are inerested in forming a group, or an already-established group that needs a vocalist of my type. Also, I am available as of February 2007 to perform solo at local/nearby events.

Please contact me! My E-mail address is  j_eve600@yahoo.com and my name is Jessica Eve deCastro.
Prentiss TWP, ME
Date: June 1st, 2006

These shows have been very successful since we started and all artists are free to do as they feel creatively. we all encourage all artists to sell their wares at the club,.....tapes, cds, t-shirts, bumperstickers, labels, etc.....all we ask is that you do it in one corner of the room so that all other people have a good view of the stage.

Frigate:
Traditional and Americana music with Irish, Scots, and French roots for all occasions on land and sea. Glen Loper (mando, banjo, vocals), Steve Muise (fiddle, squeezebox, vocals), and Fred White (guitar, percussion, vocals). A whole shipload of fun with a wicked-good pulse for dancing.  Available with the best callers in New England. Contact: Fred White, PO Box 2167, Augusta ME 04338, 207-622-6201, frigate1@verizon.net   December 2005

Catharsis...A purifying release of emotions and/or tension,especially through art, music, and dancing..." Catharsis... High energy music for all occasions.  Available for parties, dances, weddings, wakes, festivals, re-enactments, and special events. Dances can be called. Special requests can be catered to.  Catharsis... Paul D'Alessio (mando, banjo, fiddle); Michele Roy (fiddle); Patty Weidler (piano); Fred White (guitar, percussion). Contact: Fred White, PO Box 2167, Augusta, ME 04338 TEL: (207) 622-6201; EMAIL: frigate1@verizon.net   December 2005

Rural Roots:
Rural Roots rocks out with oldtime stringband, hillbilly, rockabilly, blues, bluegrass, jazz, swing, cowboy, minstrels, and ragtime music made fresh daily just for you! Available for contra / square dances, weddings, wakes, parties, and other special events. Rural Roots is Paul D'Alessio, Toki Oshima, John Pranio and Fred White. Contact: Fred White, PO Box 2167, Augusta ME 04338, 207-622-6201, frigate1@verizon.net 

We are Maggie Robinson, fiddle, Glen Loper, mandolin and banjo, Jefe Raymond, guitar. Our regular venue is the family dance portion of the Wescustogo Dance Series schedule, held at Wescustogo Hall in North Yarmouth ME on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. Call Jeff at 207-865-9014 or email me for booking info.
The Mere Mortals <jeffraymond@prontomail.com>
Pownal, ME USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 14:08:18 (EDT) 

1.  Rocky Bay Pipe Band www.rockybaypipeband.com
The band meets in Augusta at the Central Maine Commerce Center (Route 27) on Thursday nights at 6:30 and offers beginning lessons in both piping and highland drumming.  Pipe Major, David Farr dwfarr@verizon.net 6 Church Hill Rd, Augusta, ME 04330, Tel. 207-623-3266.
2. Anah Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Shrine Band
Website: www.anahhighlanders.com
Meets 4:00 PM Sunday evenings at Anah Temple Shrine Hall, 586 Main Street, Bangor.
Pipe Major: Paul Hazard.
Band Contacts: Mike Murphy 207-723-4564 or Ernie Smith 207-469-3777
3. Maine St. Andrews Pipes and Drums.
   Meets Thursdays 6:30 p.m.  Band practice at Ellsworth Middle School. Forest St. Ellsworth
Pipe Major: Scott Heney: (207) 667-4873.
4. Paula Tinker. 18 South Street. Lubec, ME 04652.
Teaches an adult education class through the Lubec public school system.
5.Dunlap Highland Pipe Band. http://www.dunlaphighlandband.com/
George Pulkkinen. 15 Ocean View Road  SCARBOROUGH ME 04074   (207) 883-5085
boatpiper@maine.rr.com
Teaches adults in Portland bagpipe group. Meets Twice a week (call for location, times).
6. Kora Temple Highlanders.  Meets Wednesdays at Shrine Temple in Auburn.
      Pipe Major: Bob Underwood. Contact: Everett Kaherl 353-6515
7.Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corps www.mainepipes.org
The band meets on Tuesday nights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and alternate weekly between Freeport and Westbrook. See our website for the schedule. Our members are largely current/retired/former public safety personnel, but membership is open to any interested person. We offer free lessons in both piping and drumming to members, but also have an Honor Guard for someone who does not want to play an instrument.
Contact us at info@mainepipes.org or at 888-MEPIPES for more info.

Bagpipers for Performances, Weddings, Funerals

1. Doug Anderson. P.O. Box 125. Tenants Harbor, ME 04860.
   Phone (207)372-8561. Plays bagpipes.
2. Rebecca Edmondson - providing music for all your special occasions -
Piper (great Highland bagpipes and shuttle pipes), Oboist, Keyboard
Music Teacher at the Conners/Emerson School, Bar Harbor.
B.S. in Music Education at IUP, MMA in Music Education at UMO
Published and recipient of the Model Music Education National Award
redmondson@u98.k12.me.us          207-244-7193
http://www.emerson.u98.k12.me.us/music
3. Tom Wilsbach. 132 Noyes Street. Portland, ME 04103. (207)-773-7108
    wilsbach@www.portland.lib.me.us    Uilleann Pipes, whistle.
4. Tom Seymour. Piper available for weddings, funerals.  Highland Bagpiper: Specializing in weddings and memorial services.Highland pipes, and bellows-driven Scottish smallpipes, and pennywhistles in various keys. I work with a drummer, where I play electronic pipes and the drummer plays various folk drums. We play music for all occasions.
References available. Sometimes work with bodhran player for functions. 207-338-9746.
194 East Waldo Road. Waldo, ME 04915  tomgs@gwi.net
5. John Ryan 207-225-3152       Turner, Maine. Teaches Highland pipes, available for weddings, funerals.
6.Ernie Smith, Acadia Piper    www.acadiapiper.us
Piper. Bagpipes, Smallpipes in A. Available for most any occasion, willing to travel.
P. O. BOX 303   Orrington, ME 04474
Phone 207-469-3777  Cell-207-288-9053  e-mail: bagpiper@acadia.net
Pipe Corporal, Anah Highlanders
7. Piper (Joanne) and Drummer (Ben) for weddings and other occasions in the surrounding towns of Washington and Hancock Counties. For your convenience, reasonable rates.
Ben & Joanne York <piper@midmaine.com> Call 207-546-7581 evenings.
9. Grey Maxim (see listing link on this page)
10. Andrew Choate. Central and Southern Maine  623-1762
11. Larry Campbell   Litchfield Maine 737-0929
12. Sue Mack   Southern Maine.  688-4483
13. Andrew Warren  Southern Maine   work 775-1510   home 734-8857
14. Scott Walmer  Farmington  778-5752
15. Pipe Teachers Website:  http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/pipes/teachers/
16. Link to many pipe bands on the internet:   http://www.piperanddrummer.com
17.Chris Pinchbeck - Highland Pipes - Weddings, Funerals, Parties - will play throughout the state.
619 Camden Road   Hope, Me 04847    207-763-2710
photo@pinchbeckphoto.com
18. Douglas Campbell <dougc@maine.rr.com>   Bagpiper for all Occasions - Southern Maine - 207-767-3011
19. John Daggett
Instrument: Highland Bagpipes:  Available for weddings, funerals, parties, etc. johndaggett@gmail.com
Many references available  Phone: 207-268-4072   www.pinetreepiper.com
1467 Lewiston Road
Litchfield, MAINE 04350
Home Phone: 207-268-4072 Cell Phone: 207-441-8126
20.George Pulkkinen. 15 Ocean View Road  SCARBOROUGH ME 04074   (207) 883-5085
boatpiper@maine.rr.com
Teaches adults in Portland bagpipe group. Meets Twice a week (call for location, times).
21. Piper available for Weddings, Funerals, etc.
Anthony Shostak, 18 Anson Road, Greene, ME 04236, (207) 946-3517, ashostak@bates.edu
uilleann pipes.  See also Wake the Neighbors in band listing.
22. Nathan Smith  721 Notch Rd  Hiram, ME 04041   phone: (207) 625-3884
  natethegreat712@yahoo.com       October 11, 2004
23.  Jeff Herbster
Brunswick, Maine
Bagpipes and Smallpipes for all occasions.  Traditional music - low rates.  No charge for fundraising and schools.  Member of ASCAP and The Piobaireachd Society of Scotland.  Lessons are available.
207-729-0283
 www.scottishmelodies.com
 ipipe4u@suscom-maine.net
24. My name is Bob Gillis and my wife and I have recently retired from teaching in Massachusetts and have moved to Old Orchard Beach. I am a piper with 15 years of experience and was  associated with the Scots Highland Pipes and Drums out of Ashby, MA. as a piper and pipe sergeant. I have played at many weddings, funerals, and special occasions throughout Massachusetts. I an be reached at (207)937-2253 or email me at rgillis@maine.rr.com Thanks for listing me on your website.
Bob Gillis   P.O. Box 966   Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064    December 2005
25. Jonathan B Morrison. Highland bagpipes phone # (207)627-3267 Casco, ME rave1@verizon.net
26. Tom Rota
Uilleann pipes &  5 string banjo
Instruction and performance
Traditional Irish Dance Music and bluegrass
87 Lincoln St #4  Portland, ME 04103    (207)-831-9529
thomasrota@hotmail.com
www.boghat.com
BOGHAT
Tradiitonal Irish Dance Music  Group featuring uilleann pipes, concertina, bouzouki, fiddle, tenor banjo and guitar.
Available for all occasions. February 2006
27.Hi, I'm Steve Lemieux and I'd like to be added to your Maine bagpipe player  list. The date's October 1st 2006.
Steve Lemieux - Highland Bagpipe, Scottish Smallpipe and Electric Bagpipe for weddings, funerals, special events and recordings. Available from The Forks through Central and Southern Maine. Tel: 207-547-3014. E-mail: sidneystev@aol.com
28. Lynn Alexander   (Maine Saint Andrews Band)    (207) 285-7929    Bangor area.
29.Pipeband sidedrum instruction and workshops. Bodhran instruction. Grade 1 soloist and member of the Fredericton Society of St. Andrew's Pipe Band, Canada   Michael Rutan <excel@ime.net> Bangor, ME USA - Monday, July 20, 1998
30. I would like to add my name to the directory  if I may I have been playing the highland bagpipes for over 20 years here and in the army I would be available for any occasion.  Larry Campbell Augusta,ME.207 485-4404
Lcampbell99750@roadrunner.com
31. Nathan Wahlgren, Fryeburg.   jnwahlgren@gmail.com
Touch of Scotland Highland Bagpipes    Award-winning piper based in Fryeburg, ME,
available to play in central, southern, and western Maine.  Weddings, funerals, parties, as well as individual or group lessons and band workshops.  207-256-0189 http://www.keydetpiper.com
32. Rob Simmons
K&R Bagpiping Enterprises
73 Carignan Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106
rsimmons@gwi.net
Please Add my name to your list of bagpipe instructors.
Rob Simmons
www.krbagpiping.com
33. I am available for any event requiring live bagpiping music. I play a version of the instrument called shuttle pipes that is suitable for indoor events since it is quieter than highland bagpipes. I will also be available to play highland bagpipes in 2009 (they are currently out of commission but will be repaired soon). I am very experienced and have been playing for over 15 years, both for public events such as parades and weddings, and in solo and band competitions (including competing in Scotland with a Grade I pipe band). Maine (Bangor area), sourdouglasfarm@gmail.com, Thomas Young, 207-941-6427, 11 October 2008.

Guitar:
1. Sarah Fraley: 244-3605. Folk, good for children.
2. Charles Halligan. 326-4281.  RR 1 Box 100 Brooksville,ME 04617. Acoustic, Electric. frets@acadia.net
3. Richard Kenefic: 866-0483. 8 Sunset Drive. Orono,ME 04473. Classical.
4. Downeast Society for Classic Guitar. Box 232. Bangor, ME 04402.
    Keith Crook: 828-0927.
5. Bob Winglass: 244-3573. Folk, Classical, Rock. All ages, all levels.
6. John Tercyak. Pager phone: 759-6424. Folk.
7. Scott Perry: 800-995-0796 or 374-2596. Blues
8. Juan Condori. 827-8032.  52 South 4th Street Apt 4. Old Town, ME 04468. Classical Guitar and Cello.
9. Charlie Crofoot. 276-9325 Beginners to Advanced. Many styles.
10.Weslea Sidon. 244-3528. Beginning classical, folk, all ages.
11. Phil Kell. 667-6208

Piano:
1. Mary McGraw: 223-5605. Winterport.
2.  Michelle McCann: 288-3120. 128 Cottage Street. Bar Harbor. All ages, all levels.
3. Anne Sawyer: 288-3380.
4. Sarah Fraley: 244-3605. Good for children.
6. Beth Bradshaw. 288-4129. Hulls Cove.
7. Wilbur Wolf 244-5667    Piano Tuner and Piano Teacher.  Bucksport.
8. Marianne Meredith “On Wings of Song”   Harp, Piano. MarianneMeredith@cs.com
Brewer, Maine  phone: 989-1637  mariannemeredith@hotmail.com

Accordion:
1. Anne Sawyer: 288-3380

Mountain Dulcimer:
1. Theresa deVries:989-3688. 3 Copeland Hill. East Holden, ME 04429
2. Eddie  or Anne Damm: 288-5653. Song of the Sea. 47 West Street. Bar Harbor.

Hammered Dulcimer:
1. Eddie Damm: 288-5653. Song of the Sea. 47 West Street. Bar Harbor.

Percussion:
1. Ron Sweet: 288-3675. Drum Sets, percussive theory.
2. Stu Gillam: 422-3700. Has regular hand drumming gatherings in Hancock,ME.

Banjo:
1. George Swanson: 244-0579  Manset, ME.

Violin:
1.Michelle McCann: 288-3120. 128 Cottage Street. Bar Harbor.

Lesson Location:  Mount Desert Island High School
Bill Whitener             667-4047       trumpet, all band instruments
Joe Wainer                 667-6775        drum set, percussion
Bronwyn Kortge        667-6084        voice
Tennille Clemens       288-5601   violin, all woodwinds, piano (early)
Juan Condori             374-2991         cello
Weslea Sidon            244-9897          guitar (classical)
Bill Roy                664-6192    guitar (folk, fingerstyle, pop/rock, jazz)

Lesson Location:  in the Communities of Mount Desert Island
Violin:
Michele McCann      288-3120         Bar Harbor    also piano
Margy Ruell               474-9200        Ellsworth
David Reilly               359-8578      Blue Hill        Suzuki

French Horn:
Wanda Whitener       667-4047         Lamoine
                                  244-7777         Tremont
Oboe:
Rebecca Edmondson 288-3631x230  also piano.  Providing music for all your special occasions -
Piper (great Highland bagpipes and shuttle pipes), Oboist, Keyboard
Music Teacher at the Conners/Emerson School, Bar Harbor.
B.S. in Music Education at IUP, MMA in Music Education at UMO
Published and recipient of the Model Music Education National Award
redmondson@u98.k12.me.us          207-244-7193
http://www.emerson.u98.k12.me.us/music

Piano:
Michelle McCann     288-3120          Bar Harbor   also violin
Lise Wallace              288-8016         Hulls Cove
Sarah Fraley              244-3605          Somesville    all ages
Beth Van Dyke        244-3634           Southwest Harbor
Kimberly Haller       525-3048           Bar Harbor
Rebecca Edmondson 288-3631x230 advanced only, also oboe

Voice:
Carol Cramer             244-9201          Southwest Harbor (summer)

Guitar/Bass:
Phil Kell                     667-6208         Ellsworth       will travel
Don Johnstone           244-3713         Southwest Harbor

Percussion:

Abbott Hill Ramblers
Teacher Chris Prickitt directs this group of talented young musicians from the
Dexter Middle and High Schools. The Ramblers have produced three
recordings; the more recent, “Going Places” was released in June 2006. Their
music — bluegrass, folk and country — is pretty darn good. Instrumentation
includes banjo, bass, guitar, mandolin, fiddles, piano, accordion, harp and
percussion. Very reasonable rates for an entertaining and uplifting show.
Contact Chris Prickitt, 277-3961, chrisprickett@gmail.com, website:
www.abbotthillramblers.com
Armstrong, Jennifer
I am a piper, fiddler, singer, storyteller and family dance caller. I am available
for lessons, workshops, weddings, concerts, festivals! I will host the sixth
annual Pie and Story Festival in Belfast on Sunday October 5, 2008. Please
give a call about getting involved in putting on the festival, for lessons, for
concerts, whatever!! Contact: Jennifer Armstrong, 338-6616,
jennifer@jenniferarmstrong.com, website www.jenniferarmstrong.com
Beat Greens
The Beat Greens is a four member group performing driving renditions of New
England, Old Timey, and traditional fiddle music for contradances,
performances, and special events. The band features Richard Green (caller,
upright bass, fiddle, and piano), Pamela Davis Green (fiddle, bodhran, caller),
Sandy River (flute, whistle, and xaphoon) and Paul Baines (guitar & twelve
string guitar.) Contact Richard at (207) 685-8141, email:
richard.a.green@roadrunner.com, website: www.beatgreens.com.
Belfast Shape Note Singing Group
An informal group singing traditional shape note songs, is a full-spirited style
of four-part a cappella singing that began in New England in the mid 1700’s.
We use The Sacred Harp (1991) and Northern Harmony books. Beginners are
most welcome; books are available for loan and purchase. We meet in Belfast
the 2nd Monday of the month, from 7 to 9 pm, at the 1st Church Parish Hall,
corner of Spring and Court Streets. Contact: Bobbie, 342-2324, rgoodell@gwi.net.
Big Moose
Fourth Saturday contradances (Sept., Oct., Jan. through May) at the Gates
Center at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. Big Moose is David Quimby
(standup bass), Jim Vekasi (mandolin), Emma Watson (fiddle), David Towle
(accordion, fiddle), Charlie Richardson (fiddle), Ruth Grierson (fiddle), Chuck
Donnelly (guitar, fiddle) and Keith Davis (guitar.) Contact Keith Davis, 288-
5620, KDavis@harborbars.com
Boardman and Sons
Fiddle music for dances in the folk rock tradition, from aggressive reels and
sinuous jigs to sublime waltzes. Greg Boardman, fiddle (and calls when
needed); Isaac Boardman, guitar; Aidan Boardman, bass and piano; Ethan
Boardman, percussion. Contact: Greg Boardman, 777-5320,
gboardman@lewnet.avcnet.org, website www.bowandstring.com.
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Bondeaux Redux
Paul D’Alessio, Glen Loper, Rod Pervier, and Fred White. Contras, squares,
oldtime wangy twangy music with gumption. Vocals if you want ‘em. Parties,
dances, all occasions. Contact: Fred White PO Box 2167, Augusta, ME 04338,
622-6201, frigate1@roadrunner.com

Boréal Tordu
Maine’s premier Acadian Band, featuring Rob Sylvain, Steve Muise, Andy Buckland and Pip “Bonneau” Walter. Boréal Tordu offers great music for concert settings: old Acadian ballads, rousing Cajun tunes, and a
slew of new originals paying hommage to our French-Canadian roots.
Please contact Rob Sylvain, Rob@gigafone.com, 761-3931, www.borealtordu.com sylvain@maine.rr.com

Bowdoinham String Band
Traditional acoustic music for weddings and community events. Styles range
from lyrical waltzes to toe-tapping tunes and include Irish and Scottish, French
Canadian, American roots from the South and West, English and Welsh, and
Scandinavian. Available as solo violin or fiddle, guitar-fiddle duet, mandolinguitar-
fiddle trio, four or five piece band with two fiddles, guitar, mandolin,
banjo and other combinations. Contact Hope, P.O. Box 171, Bowdoinham ME
04008, 332-3459, music@hopehoffman.com, www.hopehoffman.org
Bustopher Jones
Greg Boardman-fiddle, Anthony Shostak-uilleann pipes, John Cote-guitar,
Alfred Lund-percussion. Regular Bates College dance second Fridays
September-May. Booking: Anthony Shostak 946-3517 ashostak@bates.edu,
John Cote 232-8656 John_Cote@umit.maine.edu.
Calliope
John Pranio, Glen Loper, Tamora Goltz, & David Stimson comprise this lively
quartet and can often be found playing the N.Whitefield dance. Contact:
Tamora, 633-6148 or curlewmusic@gwi.net.
Casco Bay Tummlers Klezmer Band
The Tummlers have been treating audiences to their rollicking brand of Eastern
European Jewish folk music for nearly two decades. Check our website for
updates of public concerts around the Jewish holidays. Their discography
includes “Casco Bay Tummlers: Klezmer”, “L.L. Bean’s Holiday Music”,
“Jumpin’ Jewpiter” and the newly released “Journey.” Instrumentation:
clarinet, saxophone, accordion, flute, bass flute, vocals, bass, guitar, drums,
percussion. Venues: festivals, concert series, simchas (parties), school
residencies, workshops. Tummlers CD’s available for $15. Contact: Julie
Goell, 766-2945, jgoell@maine.rr.com or julie@juliegoell.com. Websites:
www.cascobaytummlers.com and www.juliegoell.com. Fee: negotiable.
Cedar
A longtime duo with a new name. Elaine Malkin & Gail Lipfert blend melody
and harmony on fiddle, guitar, English concertina & recorder to create a unique
but traditional sound for all your fiddling needs. Contact Elaine Malkin, 426-
9623, malkin@midmaine.com
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Crooked Stovepipe
Available for parties, dances, junkets etc. Still pumping out the tunes in the
Portland area (and elsewhere when called upon). Members: John Carroll
(flute), Chris Colson (squeezebox & piano), Dave Colson (guitar, mandolin &
triangle), Mike Connolly (piano & guitar), Paul Krakauske (melodeon & banjomandolin),
Tom Wilsbach (fiddle & whistle) and occasionally Jeremy Colson
(fiddle.) Paul, Dave & Mike are our callers (not all at once). For bookings
contact: Tom Wilsbach, 797-5905, twilsbac@maine.rr.com.
Crowfoot
This trio, with Adam Broome, Jaige Trudel and Nicholas Williams ranges from
blazing hot contras to dynamic concerts. From Maine and Montreal, these
musicians have a knack for blending timeless musical heritage with their own
innovations. To contact for booking or CDs, phone 207-272-8486 or e-mail
crowfootmusic@gmail.com. Website: www.crowfootmusic.com
Eastern Trio
The Eastern Trio plays traditional dance music. Our style includes Celtic to
Southern Appalachian Old Time and contradance styles from New England and
Eastern Canada. Our music is suitable for a variety of ceremonial occasions,
from weddings and birthday celebrations to barn dances and kitchen ceilidhs,
or the concert stage. Instrumentation may include: fiddle, banjo, harmonica,
piano, guitar, whistle, cello, viola, Celtic harp, bass, percussion and voices. For
bookings or more information, contact Heidi, Bill or Fiona at 374-5417,
h.daub@verizon.net; or Gary at 460-1463, garybushee@yahoo.com
Ellen and Maggie
These two dance music scene veterans create a vibrant sound that rocks the
dance hall! Ellen (fiddle) and Maggie (guitar, vocals) meld authentic dance
tunes in the New England, Quebecois, Irish, Scottish and Maritime traditions.
Ellen has traveled to Ireland, Britain and the Shetland Islands to collect tunes,
has toured in the U.S. and Europe and recorded with a number of groups. An
experienced Suzuki violin / fiddle teacher, she teaches at fiddle workshops, at
music camps and at her home in Belfast. Maggie Ericson is a singer and
instrumentalist equally at home with ballads and the blues. She has been
performing an eclectic mix of traditional music since the late 1970s. Contact:
Ellen Gawler, 495-2928, ellengawler@aol.com or Maggie Ericson, 547-3977.
Evergreen
Maine’s premier American roots music ensemble. Their eclectic acoustical
style blends elements of folk, bluegrass, country and blues with jazz, swing,
rock and ethnic traditions featuring tight harmonies, solid instrumentation,
original interpretations and strong songwriting. They perform around a single
microphone, taking turns fronting the band and letting the audience get
acquainted with each of them. Members are: Chris Prickitt (banjo, fiddle,
accordion, mandolin, bass), Steve Chiasson (guitar, bass), Nellie Kennedy
(bass, guitar, mandolin, autoharp), and Joe Kennedy (harmonicas, bass). The
band has four recordings. Contact: Joe, 277-3733, joekennedy@tds.net,
info@evergreenmaine.com, www.evergreenmaine.com
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Fabian, Joseph
I am a caller in mid-Maine available for dances, family events, contras and
beginning square dances. Square and fun dances for all ages are my specialty.
I am available to put a tap in your toes and a smile on your face. Also willing
to teach square dance calling (a.k.a. “patter” or “hash calling.”) Calling dances
and teaching have been my passion and joy. I do not charge for calling,
teaching, or training new callers. BMI / ASCAP licensed. Insured. Contact:
525-3010 or squaredance@levisandlace.com
Ferrel, Frank
New England and Maritime fiddle player for dances, concerts, private
functions, lessons and workshops. Composer and performer of Celticinfluenced
music of North America. Contact: Frank Ferrel, 114 Old Brunswick
Road, Bath ME 04533, 449-1614, fferrel@aol.com
Fiddlehedz
Fiddlehedz is your one-stop band in a box, available for dances, community
and family events, weddings, parties, school and educational programs, and all
festive occasions. Everything you need to add that special touch to any
gathering. You provide the setting, and leave the rest to us! Our dance and
music programs are tailored to your needs. We teach and call dances for all
ages and experience levels, from total beginners to seasoned dancers.
Fiddlehedz is Richard Green (caller, upright bass, fiddle, and piano), Pamela
Davis Green (fiddle, bodhran, caller) and Kathy Howatt (guitar.). Make your
next event even more special! Contact Richard at (207) 685-8141,
richard.a.green@roadrunner.com, website: www.fiddlehedz.org
Firefly
This trio features fiddle and banjo, playing mostly Old Time Southern tunes for
contradances, weddings and other events. Perfect for a barn dance! Contact
Maggie Robinson, 233-4325, fiddle103@yahoo.com
Fowler, Chrissy
Caller for contras, family dances, weddings and other joy-filled occasions.
Phone 338-0979, cell phone 603-498-3506, ktaadn_me@hotmail.com
Franklin County Fiddlers
A multi-stylistic fiddle band, directed by Steve Muise. The band is comprised
of talented high school students from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington,
Maine. Available through the school calendar year for contradances, parties,
festivals and entertainment! Please contact Steve Muise, 778-3511,
smuise@msad9.org, www.franklincountyfiddlers.com.
Frigate
Traditional and Americana music with Irish, Scots, and French roots for all
occasions on land and sea. Glen Loper (mando, banjo), Steve Muise (fiddle,
accordion), and Fred White (guitar, percussion). A whole shipload of fun with a
wicked-good pulse for dancing. Available with the best callers in New
England. Contact: Fred White, PO Box 2167, Augusta ME 04338, 622-6201,
frigate1@roadrunner.com
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Gawler Family
John and Ellen Gawler are joined by daughters Molly, Edith and Elsie, to bring
you an eclectic assortment of old and new songs from many folk traditions.
They accompany their warm interweaving family harmonies with fiddle, banjo,
wooden banjo, cello, guitar and piano. With one CD to their credit, this family
has earned a place in the hearts of audiences for its infectious spirit and
sparkling musicianship. For 25 years the Gawlers have hosted the annual
Buttermilk Hill Old Time Music Festival on their family farm in Belgrade.
Available for school residencies that include music, dancing, and stories, which
are often culminated with an evening dance aimed at bringing together the
whole community. Available for school residencies that include songs, dancing,
instrumentals and stories. Contact: Ellen or John, 495-2928,
ellengawler@aol.com or johnbones@aol.com
Green, Richard & Pam
Dance callers for contradances, community and family dances, weddings,
birthday parties, or any special occasion. We teach and call dances for all ages
and experience levels, from total beginners to seasoned dancers. Available
individually, as a calling duo, or as a complete package with a live band. Make
your next gathering even more special! Contact Richard at (207) 685-8141,
richard.a.green@roadrunner.com.
Hoffman, Hope and Berrier, Jim
High energy tunes for contra dances and barn dances, played with vigor,
nuance and good humor. Contact Hope, P.O. Box 171, Bowdoinham ME
04008, 332-3459, music@hopehoffman.com, www.hopehoffman.org
ImproVox
ImproVox spins a capella music on the spot, weaving rich tapestries of melody
and sound with daring dissonances and heavenly harmonies. Echoing world
influence and beyond, their music is spontaneous, vibrant and full of
surprise.Workshops promote deep listening, imagination, initiation and musical
invention. Performances include a repertoire of prepared work and selected
originals with solos, songs and stories created on the spot. ImproVox performs
and presents workshops at festivals, conferences, private and corporate
functions, colleges and universities throughout the Northeast. Personnel: Deb
Hensley, Kathy Slack, Martin Swinger and Fred White. For information and
bookings contact Martin, 626-0165, MrtinSwngr@aol.com or Deb, 382-6317,
mershon@fairpoint.net, website www.improvox.com
Jackson Gillman “Stand-Up Chameleon”
Offers various music/comedy shows that are an interactive mixture of song
parodies, originals, musical sketches, dance, stories and sing-alongs. Adult
shows include: Disorderly Conduct; A Fool for Love; Maine Humor; and A
Dad’s Eye View. Family shows include: Riot in the Garden; BUGS!, Nature in
Action, Story and Song; On a Wing and a Song; The Dancing Man; Winter
Revels. Also a seasoned emcee. References galore. www.jacksongillman.com,
jacksong@jacksongillman.com. Contact: Jackson Gillman, PO Box 41, Onset
MA 02558, 508-295-0886, or 22 Huckleberry Lane, Mt Desert ME 04660
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Jaige and Adam
Jaige Trudel and Adam Broome, a fiddle and guitar duo, play energetic and
uplifting music for contra dances, weddings and special occasions. Contact:
Jaige or Adam at 207-272-8486 or adambroome@gmail.com
Jimmyjo and the Jumbol’ayuhs
Jimmyjo & the Jumbol’ayuhs hails from the “bayous” of coastal Maine. Based
in Phippsburg, the Jumbol’ayuhs serve up music from Cajun Louisiana with a
Downeast accent. Featuring Jim Joseph on accordion, second fiddle, and
vocals, and Pam Weeks on lead fiddle and vocals, the Jumbol’ayuhs play lively
two-steps and waltzes that tug at your heartstrings. Bill Olson on guitar, Elna
Joseph on bass, and Keith Garovoy on percussion round out the sound and
provide the bottom end that will keep you dancing! Laissez les bon temps
rouler! Contact: Jim, 389-1224, jimmyjo@suscom-maine.net, or Pam, 576-
7296 (cell), pam@pamweeks.com
The Keach Family
Stan, Liz play guitar, mandolin, upright bass, musical saw, & other stuff; their
19-year-old daughter, Carrie, has been playing Celtic and Bluegrass fiddle
professionally for over 6 years. Tight 3-part harmony. Original songs about
Maine (Stan has written songs for Bluegrass national heavyweights like James
King, Dan Paisley, the Gillis Brothers). Their new CD, Grab Your Fiddle,
Rosin Your Bow, features many songs they performed on stage in the Theater
at Monmouth’s production of The Grapes of Wrath in 2005. Very versatile:
Folk, Bluegrass, Gospel, Celtic, plus goofy humor. Contact: Stan Keach, 96
Watson Pond Road, Rome ME 04963, 397-2241, stanleykeach@hotmail.com
Kennebec Highlands Band
This young, but very experienced contra dance band plays a lively variety of
Celtic, New England and Old Time Southern tunes. Band members are Stan
Keach (mandolin), Liz Keach (piano), and two great 19-year-old fiddlers,
Carrie Keach and Maisie Libby. We can call, too. Contact: Stan Keach, 96
Watson Pond Road, Rome ME 04963, 397-2241, stanleykeach@hotmail.com
Kittlish
Presenting Hope Hoffman’s original fiddle and viola tunes and the stories and
traditional music which inspire them. We’re called upon mainly for concerts,
dances and parties. Hope Hoffman (fiddle, viola, voice), Hugh McGinness
(cittern, cross-tuned guitar and sometimes jaw harp) and Larry Burkett (guitar).
Contact Hope, P.O. Box 171, Bowdoinham ME 04008, 332-3459,
music@hopehoffman.com, www.hopehoffman.org
Ladies of the Lake
Lilting dance tunes and enchanting ballads in the Celtic tradition. These
women have been performing for the past twenty years. Members: Sharon
Pyne (tin whistle, wooden flute), Maggie Ericson (guitar, button accordion),
Ellen Gawler (fiddle) and Surya Mitchell (piano). Available for dances,
festivals, and workshops. Contact: Sharon Pyne, 443-5411 or 522-3900,
sharonpynemusic@yahoo.com, web site www.ladiesofthelakemusic.com.
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Lamprey River Band
We play old-time New England dance music in the country dance orchestra
tradition. In our 24th year, we play mostly in seacoast New Hampshire and
southwestern Maine. We host the first Thursday dance in the Dover NH City
Hall; sit-in musicians and guest callers are invited. Members include: Peter
Yarensky (caller, hammered dulcimer, piano), Sarah Mason (caller,
pennywhistle), Burt Feintuch (fiddle), Steve Panish (fiddle), Sarah Hydorn
(flute, pennywhistle) and a piano player (usually Marianne Taylor or Bill
Zecker.) We play for contra dances, weddings, parties, and whatever anyone
wants to hire us for. Contact: Peter Yarensky, (603)-664-2513,
peter.yarensky@unh.edu or visit our web site http://lrb.nhcountrydance.com
Larock, Cindy
Dance instructor/caller, specializing in contras-for-beginners (both New
England and French Canadian), Quebecois step dancing, ballroom (waltz,
polka, tango), swing (classic East Coast) and Cajun (jitterbug, two-step and
waltz). Also serves as an enthusiastic matchmaker for any number of traditional
music/dance artists and venues, because “if everyone was dancing (or fiddling),
the world would be a better place.” Contact: Cindy Larock, 461 College Street,
Lewiston, ME 04240, 782-0386 or, at work, 513-3050;
clarock@ci.lewiston.me.us
Larson, Kathryn
Caller and teacher of community dances, family dances, dance parties, school
group instruction and demonstration including contras, big circle mountain
dances, international folk dancing and clogging. Regular venue: Second
Saturday family dance, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Wescustogo Hall in North Yarmouth.
Contact: Kathryn Larson, 43 Cobbs Bridge Road, New Gloucester ME 04260,
926-5114, klarson@securespeed.us
Live Bait:
Way downeast-based fiddly band, with guitar, banjo, button and piano
accordion, bass, whistles, lap steel, dobro and mandolin. Plays hot hot hot
fiddle tunes for contra dances, as well as original, traditional and contemporary
songs and airs, waltzes, polkas, jigs and more for weddings, parties, smelt fries
and hootenannies. Personnel: Curtis Russet (guitar), Sepp Huber (banjo, piano
accordion, whistle, mandolin, nylon-stringed guitar), Jim O’neil (button
accordion, bass, whistle, lap steel and dobro), Sheila Unvala (fiddle) and when
we’re really lucky, Tim Semler (percussion). Everybody sings. Contact: Sheila,
546-2270, shu7sh@mac.com
Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble:
Eclectic, hand-clapping ethnic music from around the world in foot-tapping
squeeze box tradition to spice up any occasion. Parties, workshops, festivals,
concerts. Programs for all ages - can be tailored to your needs. Simple folk
dances can be taught. www.mainesqueeze.com. Contact: The Maine Squeeze,
PO Box 116, Peaks Island ME 04108, 766-2615, janine@peaksisland.com or
nancy3@peaksisland.com
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Maine St. Andrew’s Pipes & Drums:
Led by Pipe Major Scott Heney and Drum Major Darren Hart, this Ellsworthbased
band is comprised of about 25 individuals and several apprentices. The
group, formed in 1996, performs in parades and concerts throughout the state
and competes in eastern Canada and New England. Wearing the Maine State
Tartan, the group is involved in educational outreach, especially through local
schools. Solo pipers, small groups, and the entire band are available, as well as
lessons in piping and highland drumming. We welcome all interested
individuals, whether beginners or experienced musicians, to participate. For
information contact: Lynn Alexander, Band Manager, 143 Black Road, Corinth,
Me 04427, 285-7929, lanask@hotmail.com.
Marsh Island Band
Traditional string band music, especially Old Time Southern and French
Canadian. Regular venue: second Saturday contradances September through
May at the Orono Community House. Members: Dave Lavoie (piano), Maisie
Libby (fiddle), Phil Locke (fiddle), Lowell Oyster (guitar, mandolin), Joe
Dupere (caller). Also available for school programs, weddings and other
festive occasions. Contact: Phil Locke, 55 Boutelle Rd., Bangor ME 04401,
942-5471, locke@math.umaine.edu
McIntire, John
John McIntire calls traditional and contemporary New England style contras,
squares and circles. His calling emphasizes the participatory and cooperative
spirit of a New England country dance. He has worked with all ages, and
usually calls for the regular 1st Saturday dance in Norridgewock. Along with
Nancy Rosalie, John leads a monthly English Country dance. Available for
regular events, special occasions and just plain fun times, either alone or with a
variety of musicians. Contact: John McIntire, 323 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity
ME 04988-4023, 568-7597, circleleft@uninets.net.
Moore, Gregory
Gregory Moore has been calling dances mostly in midcoast Maine for the last
twenty years. He enjoys playing guitar, percussion and other strings while
calling a snappy contemporary mix of contras for local venues. Mostly still on
sabbatical these days rebuilding his home and family farm, Gregory is still
available as a guest caller for regular dance series throughout the middle of the
state, as well as for private parties, weddings, and welcomes inquiries about
events at the Watts Hall in Thomaston. Contact: Gregory Moore, 67 McCarter
Point Road, Cushing Me 04563; 354-6841; gmksgmr@gmail.com
Muisette
Muisette is duo Steve Muise and John Cote, playing danceable music,
specializing in Québecois, Maritime and New England Fiddle Music. Available
for all occasions... Muisette offers great groove and tunes! Contact John Cote,
232-8656, jcote@maine.edu, or Steve Muise, 778-5072, debsteve@gwi.net,
www.stevemuise.com, www.johncote.com
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Noonday Feast
Tom Wilsbach (uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistle) & Don Wessels (chromatic
harmonica, guitar). A mellow-toned take on traditional Irish Music, with
pipes and harmonica in flat pitch, 1 1/2 tones below concert. Concerts and
private functions, weddings and other ceremonials. Our unusual
instrumental combination lets you hear Irish tunes with new ears. Contact:
Tom, 207-653-5741, wilsbach@portland.lib.me.us.
North Star Sisters
The North Star Sisters do contra dances, concerts and parties. Members:
Gail Lipfert (guitar, flute, recorder, accordion), Elaine Malkin (fiddle,
mandolin), and Pam McKeen (piano). Contact: Elaine Malkin, 426-9623,
malkin@midmaine.com
Oakum Bay String Band
Host band for regular first Saturday contra dances at Blue Hill Town Hall.
Occasional guest appearances elsewhere. 27th year of calling contras,
squares, circles, to the traditional music of New England, Ireland, Canadian
Maritimes, Appalachia. Available as guest band at public dances, weddings,
parties and other raucous entertainment. Members: George Fowler (calls,
fiddle), Heidi Daub (guitar, banjo, whistle, piano, percussion), Fiona
Schubeck (fiddle), and Bill Schubeck (fiddle, piano, calls). Contact:
George Fowler, Reach Road, Brooklin ME 04614, 359-2070,
gfowler@hypernet.com; or Heidi Daub, 374-5417, h.daub@verizon.net
Old Grey Goose
Trio featuring fiddle, accordion and piano. Specialize in Downeast country
dance music and Maine maritime folk songs. Cassettes and CD’s available.
Members: Doug Protsik (piano, accordion, fiddle), Carter Newell (fiddle,
accordion, feet), Smokey McKeen (bones, accordion, guitar). Also available
with guest fiddlers Timmy Farrel and Ben Guillemette, Franco-American
fiddle champion of Sanford ME. No regular dances, but available for
parties, festivals, fairs, concerts/dances, school programs. Available through
the Maine Touring Program of the Maine Arts Commission to Maine
nonprofits. Contact: Doug Protsik, 443-5411, protsik@gwi.net website:
www.oldgreygoose.org. The band is a participant of Maine Fiddle Camp,
website www.mainefiddle.org
Old Grey Goose International
Traveling American folk music ambassadors of good will present unique
multimedia concerts of their collaborative traditional musical sojourns to
exotic lands including “On the Road to Central Asia” and “On the Road to
Tinidad, Cuba” and “On the Road to Tajikistan.” For details and to arrange
presentations contact: Doug Protsik, 116 Pleasant Cove Dr., Woolwich, Me.
04579, 443-5411, protsik@gwi.net, website: www.oldgreygoose.org.
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Phinney, Cynthia
Cynthia is a regular caller in rotation at both Skowhegan and West Farmington
contra dances, and is sometimes available for other calling as her “day job”
allows. Contact Cynthia Phinney, PO Box 582, Manchester ME 04351
491-9928, dance@starleft.org
Pineland Fiddlers
This group of 20 musicians from ages 8 to 18 plays with remarkable technique
and spirit that belies their years. With several years of fiddling for dances behind
them, the Pineland Fiddlers provide that big band sound that fills a hall with
inspirational music, whether playing a lilting French-Canadian jig or a footstomping
medley of Maritime reels. These young artists, with two CDs to their
credit, have toured in Cape Breton and Quebec, have given concerts and
performed at festivals, fairs and schools. Contact: Founder and director Ellen
Gawler, 495-2928, ellengawler@aol.com
The Racket Factory
Dismayed by conglomerate culture? Feeling isolated by the virtual? Then
turn to The Racket Factory for all of your live music needs. Their friendly,
knowledgeable staff has over a century of combined experience producing
the finest reels, jigs, waltzes, hambos, and polkas for the people of New
Sharon, Vienna and central Maine. If you’re planning a contra dance,
wedding, festival or other corporate function, The Racket Factory will set
up shop in your own town and manufacture the goods you need right on the
spot, using only fiddles, guitar, banjo, bass, and a five string racket. All
locally made music, no outsourcing! Dance calling and sound system
available. So, for a good time, call Margaret Cox, Eric Johnson, Cynthia
Phinney, Mark Rains and Hank Washburn, 779-0579 or 778-2268,
mcej@verizon.net, or hwashburn@msad54.org. And remember: music is
their racket!
Rhoda, Katherine
Singer, song leader, multi-instrumentalist on Marxophone, ukelin, violinguitar,
kankles (Lithuanian folk psaltery), hammered dulcimer, accordion,
guitar, piano and more. Heartfelt music fostering authentic human
connection - joyful tunes and songs of freedom, struggle, spirit and humor,
both contemporary and traditional. Experienced with special needs
audiences (nursing homes, especially dementia patients) as well as general
audiences (concerts, weddings, churches, street music, rallies, benefits,
roving minstrelsy). Solo album available on CD and cassette. Nov.-April:
PO Box 58, Hiram ME 04041, 625-4549. May-Oct.: PO Box 393,
Monhegan ME 04852, 596-7578, krhoda@world.oberlin.edu,
www.katherinerhoda.com
Roy, Don and Cindy
Fiddle and piano in the French Canadian style. Many rare and unusual tunes.
Our bass player often joins us; larger groups available. Contact: Don Roy, 114
Plummer Road, Gorham ME 04038, 892-3512, droy@maineturnpike.com
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Scrod Pudding
A group of Southern Maine musicians who play traditional dance music of
New England, French Canada, and Southern Appalachia at dances and
festivals. Their first recording, “Food for your Feet” is available on CD or
cassette. Pam Weeks’ third solo recording “The Trestlebridge”, featuring Pam
on Mountain Dulcimer, is now out on CD and features many guest musicians
including band members. Regular venue: Third Saturday contra dances at the
Bowdoinham Town Hall. Also available for most any festive occasion. All band
members sing. Members and contacts: Greg Anderson (plays and builds
hammered dulcimers) 666-3090, ganderso@bates.edu; Eric Johnson (guitar),
779-0579, ejmc@megalink.net; Jim Joseph (banjo, mandolin, accordion,
percussion) 389-1224, jimmyjo@suscom-maine.net; Bill Olson (guitar, string
bass, calls) 212-4711, callbill@hotmail.com; Pam Weeks (fiddle, Appalachian
dulcimer), 576-7296, pam@pamweeks.com.
Sea Slugs
The Sea Slugs have been playing family-style dances, weddings, parties,
benefits, and functions around Southern Maine for nearly twenty years. They
teach traditional New England, Canadian and Franco-American line and circle
dances as well as waltzes, tangos, polkas and other ethnic dances. Members:
Phil Swegert (fiddle), Mike Gallant (fiddle), Steve Ryder (string bass), John
Capizzo (guitar), Marianne Warner (flute) and Reggie Osborn (caller.)
Contact: John Capizzo, 4 Bickford St, Scarborough ME 04074, 883-7119,
sea_slugs@hotmail.com, website: www.seaslugs.s5.com
Sheep Island Rovers
Second Saturday (March through December) contra dances in Winter Harbor
(just past the bank) . Jon Archer calls not only contras but unusual couplesdances
as well. Band members: Jon Archer (flutes, vocals), Ruth Grierson
(fiddle, piano), Geoffrey Warner (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals), David
Quinby (standup bass, vocals), Carl Karush (mandolin, vocals). Contact: Jon
Archer, 461-6631 or 422-9014, jon.archer@jax.org.
SHUSH
Shush is Sheila Unvala (fiddle) and Sepp Huber (guitar.) We play traditional
fiddle tunes, waltzes, processionals, marches and tunes gleaned from sources
classical to contemporary. We sing songs that we love, from hollers and
shakers to tender love songs and lullabies, Cuban boleros, Cajun and Creole
party songs. A constantly evolving repertoire means that a SHUSH show is
always full of adventure and surprises. For your Washington or Hancock
County event, SHUSH is the duo for you! Contact Sheila Uvala, 546-2270,
shush1@mac.com, or see our MySpace site myspace.com/shushband.
Silents Please!
Silent movie presentations with traditional live old-time piano accompaniment
of many classic feature-length films. Ideal for schools, community activities
and fund raisers. Also solo old-time piano and strolling accordion playing for
all occasions. Contact: Doug Protsik, 443-5411, protsik@gwi.net
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Spirited Folk
We sing folk songs in the tradition of Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as
well as our own originals. Our vocal harmonies are backed up by lively
acoustic instruments including banjo, guitar, mandolin, psaltery and
accordion. The tone ranges from contemplative to foot-stomping and
audiences often join can’t help but join in the singing. Spirited Folk
consists of Joel Gold, Frannie A. Doonan and Dave Mussey. Over the years
we have performed with numerous folk and dance bands. We love to share
this infectious music with audiences of all ages. Contact: Frannie or Dave
at884-6278, mainejourneys@midmaine.com
Swanson, George Gaines
Historical programs for schools and libraries with old time American
folksongs accompanied on the banjo. Program titles such as: “Maine at
Gettysburg,” “1776,” and “The Westward Expansion.” Everybody gets to
play the spoons. Some grants available. “This is America singing,” said the
Bar Harbor Times. Call George, 244-0579 or 1-877-472-2656.
Sweetbriar
Firmly rooted in tradition and fully vested in the contemporary,
Sweetbriar’s driving dance tunes will incite you to temporal transport... to a
dancing frenzy... and to an all around pleasantly cathartic evening of
contradance! Available for contra, family & barn dances, as well as parties
of all sorts, Sweetbriar is Julia Plumb (fiddle), Linda, Hornig (flute)
Anthony Jaccarino (mandolin) and Jeff Raymond (guitar.) Contact: Jeff at
207-712-2837 or jeffraym@maine.rr.com
Ti’ Acadie
Ti’ Acadie (TEE Ah-kah-DEE) is French for “a little Acadia”. The band
members are Pam Weeks (fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, vocals), Bill Olson
(guitar, bass, vocals, calling) and Jim Joseph (button accordion, banjo,
mandolin, percussion, vocals). This trio from western and midcoast Maine has
been exploring the connection between the traditional French music from
Acadia (Canadian Maritime provinces and parts of Maine) and the Cajuns from
southwest Louisiana. These are two musical styles that seem so far apart and
yet are so closely connected! They also play dance tunes from Quebec and the
southern Appalachians, and sing songs from Maine and many other genres in
three part harmony. Ti’ Acadie is available for contra dances, Cajun dances,
school programs, family and community dances, concerts, weddings and other
celebrations. Contact: Pam Weeks, 576-7296 (cell), pam@pamweeks.com
Wake the Neighbors!
A tasty blend of instruments including fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, jazzy
guitar, percussion and didjeridoo, Wake the Neighbors performs highoctane
music for dances, concerts weddings and all other festive occasions.
Booking: Anthony Shostak, 946-3517, ashostak@bates.edu. Website for
CD, sound samples and schedule: www.waketheneighbors.com.
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Webb, Bob
Bob is best known for sea songs and sailors’ shanties, but he also sings and
plays traditional folk songs. His recently released CD Full Circle: The Solo
Banjo Sessions, reprises more than 40 years of his banjo playing. Mary
McCaslin calls him “one of the best clawhammer banjo players in the country.”
Bob performs solo and with his partner and wife, Helen Richmond Webb; and
also with Dave Peloquin, well known for his lyrical voice. As Robert Lloyd
Webb, Bob is also a writer, author of Ring the Banjar!: The Banjo in America
from Folklore to Factory (Centerstream Press, 1996) and other books. A typical
Bob Webb concert could include shanties, unaccompanied Appalachian ballads,
songs of westering, Southern mountain banjo tunes, fingerstyle guitar, and
melodies on the rarely-heard MacCann-duet concertina. His recordings are
available at www.cdBaby, or as MP3 files at www.Digstation.com. Contact:
Bob at Richmond Webb Associates, P.O. Box 356, Phippsburg ME 04562, 389-
2477, richmondwebb@richmondwebb.com, website www.richmondwebb.com
Wendt, Marie
Instructor of traditional and historic dance, specializing in International folk
dance (Eastern European, French, French Canadian, German, Greek, Israeli,
Mexican, Russian ...), Renaissance, Colonial and Vintage Dance (Victorian and
Ragtime era social dance ~ 1850 - 1930.) Available for evening dances, parties,
school programs, private or group lessons (i.e., hambo, waltz, clogging...)
Recorded or live music options available. Regular venue: Pownal folk dance,
first Sunday each month. Contact: Marie Wendt, 847 Elmwood Road, Pownal,
ME 04069, 688-2293, mwendt@maine.rr.com, website www.lesnoto.com.
Wescustogo Ramblers
Playing for the family dance before the 2nd Saturday Wescustogo Hall dance in
North Yarmouth, the Ramblers gather every Thursday at the Pownal Session to
rehearse. Led by Maggie Robinson on fiddle & Jeff Raymond on guitar, this
somewhat open stage band is available for family and barn dances and what
have you. See http://somefolk.org for more info. Contact Jeff Raymond at
207-712-2837 or jeffraym@maine.rr.com.
Woodsong / Metsälaulu
This lively Maine trio has spent time working with Finnish musicians and
teachers both here and in Finland and now specializes in traditional Finnish
music and dance. Regular venue: May through September dances at the at the
Finnish Farmers Club in Monson, Maine. Also available for dance instruction
and traditional Finnish music. Members: Alexandra Conover (accordion,
autoharp, vocals), Ned Garner (cello, string bass, vocals), Toby Hall (guitar,
banjo, harmonica, vocals). Contact: Judith Garner, 25 Trask Road, Sebec ME
04481, 564-0866.
Many thanks to Phil Locke of Bangor for collecting the information and compiling this list.

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