Archive for the ‘new hampshire’ Category
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Mandolin Masters Mike Compton and Skip Gorman come together for an intimate evening at Acoustic Outfitters. Mike Compton, Grammy award winner and former mandolinist with the Nashville Bluegrass Band,is internationally known as a master of the Monroe style technique. Skip Gorman, known for both his Monroe mandolin prowess and traditional fiddle playing, joins Mike on [...]
Mike Compton & Skip Gorman Monroe-style Mandolin
Tags: fun bluegrass swing music, gorman, mandolin, Mike Compton, monroe, skip
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Sunday, March 1st, 2009
The Seventh Annual March Mandolin Festival will be held March 6-8, 2009, at the Concord Community Music School in Concord, New Hampshire. This year, the festival features Radim Zenkl, Seth Austen, Skip Gorman, and David Surette. This two-day event offers group lessons, and workshops on a variety of topics, jam sessions, and an evening concert. [...]
March Mandolin Festival
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Are you tying the knot this spring or summer with a wedding ceremony or civil union? Trying to finalize the venue details? (e.g. Cape Cod, the Maine coast, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the Berkshires) Have you been sampling yummy foods from caterers? (BBQ, New England clam bake, Maine lobster or vegetarian buffet) Scouting [...]
Thinking about having live bluegrass music at your wedding?
Tags: Berkshires, fun bluegrass swing music, maine, massachusetts, Music, new england, new hampshire, United States, Wedding, White Mountain
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Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Skip Gorman will be performing a house concert at a private home in Concord NH on Sat. Jan. 10th at 7:30 PM.
Place : 28 Auburn Street, Concord NH
Phone for reservations: (603) 228-5535. Or call Skip at (603) 523-7661
Admission: $15
House concerts are the best ! The setting is intimate and fun and there is [...]
Skip Gorman House Concert
Tags: Concord, New Year
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
The Seventh Annual March Mandolin Festival will be held March 6-8, 2009, at the Concord Community Music School in Concord, New Hampshire. This year, the festival features Radim Zenkl, Seth Austen, Skip Gorman, and David Surette. This two-day event offers group lessons, and workshops on a variety of topics, jam sessions, and an evening concert. [...]
March Mandolin Festival 2009
Tags: Arts, Czech Republic, David Grisman, mandolin, Maybelle Carter, Music, new england, new hampshire, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
We have been fortunate enough to play traditional acoustic music (bluegrass, roots music, old time) at numerous weddings throughout New England. I thought it would be cool to write a post sharing some tips for nuptials planning for their special day.
In case you were wondering, roots music is a great option for weddings and heck [...]
Wedding Venue Ideas
Tags: Acadia National Park, fun bluegrass swing music, Hampshire College, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Martha's Vineyard, new england, Rhode Island, Wedding
Posted in boston, fun bluegrass swing music, maine, massachusetts, new england, new hampshire, weddings | 2 Comments »
Monday, September 8th, 2008
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Lake Street Garden Center is holding a Fall Festival, Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. There will be fun activities to entertain the family, sales across the garden center, as well as drawings & prizes. The family activities are offered from 11 am – 2 pm each day.
Saturday features bluegrass music [...]
Lake Street Garden Center Fall Festival
Tags: Dairy, Ice cream
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
The Goodtime Stringband had the pleasure of performing for Derek and Juliah’s wedding this past weekend at the North Country Conservation and Education Center in Bethlehem, NH. What a fun bunch of folks! Bluegrass music and an ice cold keg of Rainbow Red Ale was a perfect compliment to the festivities.
In case anyone [...]
NH Mountain Wedding
Tags: Bethlehem, Bluegrass music, fun bluegrass swing music, Music, new hampshire
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