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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 [...]

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 [...]

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

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!

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 [...]

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 [...]

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Congrats to Jennifer and Said! The Goodtime Stringband had the honor of performing during their wedding ceremony and reception at the Kinney Bungalow, in Naragansett, Rhode Island this past weekend. The minister shared the fantastic story of how this great couple met and came together. Wow! what a great story… Check out Jennifer and Said’s [...]

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 ever [...]

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Ahhhh… weddings! Our favorite gigs! The Gibbs/Boucher wedding in Canton, Massachusetts was no exception. What a great bunch of folks! Special thanks to Kim and her mom Sue for making the GTCs feel like part of the family (and for the snapshot). The wedding season is almost over, though we still have one more on [...]



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