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 [...]
The female-fronted bluegrass and western swing group, the Goodtime Stringband will be performing at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Lowell, MA this Saturday night May 2nd. This local honky tonkin’ bluegrass band formed with a primary mission to provide fun, danceable “good time” music for weddings and outdoor parties throughout New England. Saturday night will be [...]
I just read an interesting article/post on the Berklee Today blog about bluegrass/old time music’s new found credibilty and the school’s programs impact on the national and local music scene. Some quotes I found to be interesting: “That notion of ‘silly hillbilly music’ still lingers, but people stop arguing once they see the chops involved [...]
We want to officially welcome the newest member of the Goodtime family – Maggie MacKay! Maggie grew up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and currently attends the Berklee College of Music in Boston. In addition to her studies, Maggie is a prolific songwriter who performs and records with other regional musical acts. We are thrilled to [...]
Our next show at the Bull Run in Shirley, MA is – Saturday, March 28. We recently got the CD from our show in September. Take a listen! Amy updated her MySpace page with five live songs. Listen here. We have a great show prepared for the 28th with some new music including: Bob Dylan’s [...]
Just thought you would like to know that The Hot Club Of Cowtown are coming to the “Me & Thee Coffeehouse” in Marblehead, MA on April 17, 2009. More information on tickets and times is available at: http://www.meandthee.org
OK, we tried and gave up – have you ever tried to play an Irish/diatonic accordion? As my young nephews would say, “What the what?” Well it’s kind of like a harmonica with buttons and a built-in pair of lungs. Instead of blowing, you push or pull to create different notes. Odd eh? So I [...]
Check out this crazy movie by Alan Lomax, featuring Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry and Woodie Gutherie. The narrative revolves around the renaissance of old time music and the post WWII folk boom. My, oh my – who knew the music was so popular with the young people!
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