It’s that time of year again to celebrate the music of Turlough Carolan, a blind Irish harper, singer and composer who is famous for his beautifully melodic tunes, many with a Baroque influence. Some of the most famous ones include Planxty Fanny Power, Sí Beag, Sí Mór, and Blind Mary to name a few.
On Saturday, June 17, musicians and music lovers from all over will gather to play, listen, sing, and dance to the music of Carolan. Below are the details:
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017
Time: 10am-9pm
Location: Mallery Farm, 108 Norton Rd., Worcester, VT
Suggested Donation: $10/person, $20/family of four (pay what you can)
Details: Open sessions, Workshops, music & dance (English Country, Irish Ceili, Morris, waltzing) performances & concerts including Young Tradition Vermont Fiddleheads & Harp students with Dominique Dodge; Benedict Koehler & Hilari Farrington.
Meals: purchase on site from Back Road BBQ.
Please note: the event will take place rain or shine. Also, please leave your furry friends at home, for people only.
For more information
For more information, including a detailed schedule of events, visit carolanfestvt.com, email carolanfestvt@gmail.com or call 802-229-9468.
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