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

(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) 

5. Mary Stafford  Montpelier VT 802-233-04257.
6. Celtic harp, cittern, 6 & 12-string guitar, & fiddle. We perform for weddings, parties, concerts, & gatherings. Kristin teaches folk harp for beginners and Nick is also a maker as well as a player of stringed instruments. They have recorded several CD's.
(207) 594-0032Kristin Tescher/Nick Apollonionikosapollonio@yahoo.com   Rockport, ME
7. Mary Chamberlain Thomaston ME merryharping@yahoo.com (207) 354-8289
 

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
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 year