Archive for the ‘new hampshire’ Category
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Jaffrey, NH resident and former Goodtime Stringband fiddle player Rich Hamilton recently released a new solo CD titled “Cornstalk Fiddle and a Shoestring Bow” featuring old time fiddle and banjo tunes. Replacing old man Rich Hamilton on the fiddle are Alice Malone and Michelle Lambert. Good luck in your musical endeavors Rich!
Rich Hamilton – Fiddlin' Rich
Tags: fiddle, fun bluegrass swing music, Jaffrey New Hampshire, NH, Rich Hamilton, Rindge, Stillhouse, Stillhouse Jammer
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Come Celebrate Spring!!! — Join us for the First Annual “Apple Blossom Festival” Click here to download the flyer Raven Hill Orchard (Certified Organic) 255 Ossipee Hill Rd. E. Waterboro, ME 04030 (207)247-4455 The event will occur this Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) from 9am-6pm. The Goodtime Stringband will be providing fun live [...]
Memorial Day – Apple Blossom Festival!
Tags: apple, Concert, event, fun, fun bluegrass swing music, maine, Memorial Day, Music, orchard, organic
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Monday, May 11th, 2009
We’ve recorded the band performing a couple of sample processional songs for upcoming ceremonies. So far, the tune Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór by the legendary Irish harpist Turlough Carolan is the most popular selection. Click here to listen to an MP3 of the Goodtime Stringband’s version. http://www.goodtimestringband.com/mp3/ShebegandShemore.mp3 Here’s an MP3 of the band performing Jay [...]
Irish Wedding Processional
Tags: fun bluegrass swing music, irish, mp3, processional, song, Wedding
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Image via Wikipedia Hey Folks! A new Bluegrass Jam will be starting up tonight at Studio 99. The jam will be hosted by Bob Pope (the other Pope), who is an all-around great guy and seasoned veteran of the New Hampshire / Massachusetts bluegrass and folk scenes. The gathering will be held the third Wednesday [...]
Pope to host new Bluegrass Jam – Nashua, NH
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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 entertainment for [...]
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 [...]
Skip Gorman House Concert
Tags: Concord, New Year
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