On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7 pm, Richard Wood, the dynamic fiddle player from Prince Edward Island, will be performing at the Telford/Connor residence at 1060 Bent Hill Rd, Braintree, VT 05060. Don’t miss this chance to see Richard, with guitar player Keelin Wedge, in an intimate setting. Tickets are $20 advance / $25 day … More Richard Wood in Vermont
It was this weekend last year that we were all going around doing our business like it was just another day in paradise. I likely was practicing with my band for our St. Paddy’s day gig, going to spinning classes and meeting friends for drinks at one of the local watering holes here in town. … More The Music Goes On
Traditional music is community music and dancing is a huge part of it. Yesterday we played for a community Ceilidh to not only help kick off St. Patrick’s Day and celebrate Irish tradition, but to introduce newcomers to the joys of Ceilidh dancing. The Garret School of Irish Dance was on hand to walk people … More Music builds community
I’ve always loved Cape Breton music and have visited the fiddle haven more than a few times. Not only are the people there one of the most hospitable people, but Cape Breton is like a fiddler’s Disneyland – everybody plays the fiddle and everybody dances. Who can blame them? The music is driving and when … More Winter Cape Breton Fiddle and Dance Camp
In Vermont, we’re so lucky to have some amazing musicians that reside here. We’re even luckier sometimes because their amazing musician friends visit them and offer concerts and workshops. This weekend is one of those times. On Sunday, November 17, Cape Breton’s, Andrea Beaton, and Quebec’s, Véronique Plasse will be in town giving a workshop … More House concert and fiddle workshop
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, I somehow get nostalgic and long for the days of going back to school. Though I can’t imagine going back full time, taking out student loans again, focusing every moment on studying, doing homework and taking tests, I can imagine, pushing myself to learn something … More School is back in session
I am always mesmerized when watching pipers play. In my humble opinion, pipes are one of the hardest instruments to play well. You not only have to learn the notes and melodies on the chanter but you got to figure out how to keep air in the bag at all times so that you can … More Bellows Bagpipe Concert
This Friday marks the first official day of summer and we’re celebrating by taking part in Make Music day, a day where musicians from all over the country (and the world), take to the streets, sidewalks, parks, porches, Inns, bars, and other public places to share their music. Vermont’s Make Music day is coordinated by … More Make music day
March arrives on Friday and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Not only is it a reminder that spring is on its way, but its the kick-off of one of my favorite celebrations — St. Patrick’s Day, and the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. This weekend, the festival kicks off with two Irish dancing events in Richmond: … More Kicking of the 2019 Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
Join Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray, along with Beth Telford and Will Wright, for a lively evening of Cape Breton music at Seven Stars Arts Center in Sharon, VT. The concert is on November 11 at 7pm. This is a concert not to be missed. Here’s a little taste:
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