Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Sundays in the Park starts at 2:30 p.m. with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 p.m. percussive dance workshop, to help participants discover and practice exciting ways for their shoes to fly. Guest performers and workshop participants will strut their stuff at the […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Each event starts at 2:30 p.m. with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 p.m. percussive dance workshop, to help participants discover and practice exciting ways for their shoes to fly. Guest performers and workshop participants will strut their […]
Sundays in the Park starts at 2:30 pm with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 pm percussive dance workshop, to help participants discover and practice exciting ways for their shoes to fly. Guest performers and workshop participants will strut their stuff at the […]
A Trip to Scotland with Champion Fiddlers, Sean Heely & Owen Kennedy Monday, October 11 2:00 music workshop 3:00 concert Session after the concert, with Sean & Owen and local musicians at Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, 216 West Main St in Searsport Free admission Welcoming donations $1 - $35 to support performer compensation, Belfast Flying […]
Join Mayo Street Arts for a master class with the Gawler Family Band—a fun-loving, folk-singing, fiddle-playing family from the heart of Maine! Bring an instrument, and have some solid time working on music the Gawlers adore. If you are a beginner or advanced, or anywhere in between, join in and the Gawlers will be able to accommodate […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents “Mac’s Music and Movie”, Fri, Feb 4, 6:00 pm at the “Bazz”, 17 Court St, Belfast. Molly Gawler and Ethan Tischler will lead a workshop on tunes by NH contra musician, Bob McQuillen, (“Mac) followed by a video on Mac’s musical career (“Paid to Eat Ice Cream”) and an All Comers […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents “March Forth”, on Fri, March 4, 6:00 pm at the First Church, 8 Court St. in Belfast (Fellowship Hall entrance is on Spring St). A trio of beloved Maine Fiddle Camp staff musicians, Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler & Steve Muise, will teach tunes in 4/4 and 2/2 time, followed by a […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents “Musical Mischief”, Fri, April 1, 6:00 pm at the Bazz, 17 Court St., in Belfast. The renowned contra dance musician and tunesmith, Larry Unger will lead a musicians’ workshop followed by a concert that highlights his varied repertoire - finger-style blues guitar, old-time banjo, original waltzes and fiddle tunes, and plenty […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
From June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
We are not helpless as long as we can sing. CALL FOR SINGERS WINTER 2023 TO JOIN CHOIR TO SING UKRAINIAN FOLK SONGS WHO: The Huddled Masses Orchestra (Joe Niemczura), The Maine Balkan Choir (Anne Tatgenhorst) and Shana Hanson (folk dance organizer in Belfast). WHAT: first meeting to organize a choir to sing in Slavic […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
On Saturday January 28, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
The Huddled Masses Orchestra was active in Maine a few years back and you may recall that we played the first Zwiefacher dance sessions at the Down East Country dance festival. Our members also played at the folk dance party for that event, as well as festivals and wedding receptions around the state. We also […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
On Saturday April 29, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
MAY 4, Thursday ~ Musicians’ Workshop: Playing for Dances ~ Partnership Program w/Waterfall Arts ~ Practical wisdom and tools of the trade from stellar dance musicians, Emily Troll & Larry Unger. Emily leads open bands in Maine and beyond; Larry teaches dance musicians at camps and festivals throughout North America. We’re thrilled to have them […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
Join Gerry O'Connor for a traditional, participatory jam session at the Old Sow Grill in Eastport. Bring your instrument of choice, or just come to listen. This event is open to all who enjoy traditional Irish fiddle. The Old Sow Grill is located at 31 Water St in Eastport, ME, 04631.
MAY 7, Sunday ~ Waltz Time ~ Special Waltz Workshop* & Open Waltzing ~ Workshop* starts at 2:00-3:00 pm, with workshop* leader Alyssa Adkins and music by Benjamin Foss & Larry Unger. Open waltzing 3:15-5:00 pm with Benjamin, Larry & the All Comers Band, featuring waltz tunes composed by Larry Unger. At the Unitarian Universalist Church, […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Open Klezmer Jams with the Casco Bay Tummlers! Come and join us for joyous evenings of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Outdoor community contra dance with calling by Chrissy Fowler and music by the Flying Shoes All Comers Band, led by John Pranio, Toki Oshima & Benjamin Foss. All musicians are welcome! Dance starts at 4:00 pm. Bring your own picnic to enjoy after the dancing. Live Outside the Library programs are presented outdoors on the […]
Join us for a square dance party! Dancing is 4-6pm, taught and called by the great Will Mentor. No experience or partner necessary. Emily Jeffries and Baron Collins-Hill and friends will provide some old time, southern style dance music. After the dance, join us for a Potluck Dinner and old time music jam. Bring […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
For centuries, Downeast Maine has flourished as a crossroads for many styles of music and dance: Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Scottish and Québécois – just to name a few. The Acadia Trad Festival is dedicated to promoting education and appreciation of these traditions through an annual celebration held June 26-July 2, 2023 at the beautiful […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
On Saturday July 29, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
On Saturday October 28, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Come join us for another evening of fun. Bring your instrument and join the band, or just dance the night away. Bring your family and friends. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information about joining the band, visit emilytrollmusic.com/open-band. — Caller: Hannah Chamberlain. Band: Rage Potatoes, […]
Join us the Fourth Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the Lubec Brewing Company, 41 Water. St in Lubec. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam – come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Join us for a square dance party! Dancing is 4-6pm, taught and called by Will Mentor. No experience or partner necessary. Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan will provide some old time, southern style dance music. After the dance, join us for a Potluck Dinner and old time music jam. Bring your friends, bring your instruments, […]
Join us the Fourth Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the Lubec Brewing Company, 41 Water. St in Lubec. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam – come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections – Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Celebrate traditional music and dance in Maine. Dance all day - contras, waltz, stepdance, Zweifacher, Cajun, English & more - plus workshops, jam sessions & family fun. Featuring Eloise & Co. with Lisa Greenleaf calling and Ben Foss, Bennett Konesni, and Noah Fishman with Hannah Chamberlain calling. Please see the DEFFA Festival page to volunteer […]
Join us the Fourth Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the Lubec Brewing Company, 41 Water. St in Lubec. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam – come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections – Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]