Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We pray for peace and are inspired to send this prayer out into the world. We will continue to hold the Portland Maine Dances of Universal Peace on Zoom. It has been an incredible means of sharing our dances across […]
The Gawler Family and Friends bring you an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, cello and guitar, as well as a few surprises. The concert will be held at the UMF amphitheater behind the Student Center in Farmington and the High Street parking […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
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 […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. 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 […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Hailing from Vermont, Va-et-vient includes Carol Reed on voice, guitar and mandolins, Suzanne Germain on voice and percussion, and Lausanne Allen on voice, fiddles, flutes, and mandolins. With backgrounds rich in French cultures and language, through lifelong experiences living and traveling in French-speaking lands, they create beautiful harmonies, teaching and engaging audiences. Since 2001, this […]
As the colors change, light starts to diminish and it gets cooler here in Maine. This yearly dance of beauty, light and dark makes us long for togetherness, to turn and turn again. The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. If you would like the Zoom link to […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Please mark your calendars for the Holly Days Fair on November 20. Part of the fair will be held inside Beinema Hall and other booths will be set up outside in pop-up tents. This will be a “pedestrian” fair both inside and out. Runners will be available for curbside pick-up for those who wish not […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. "Open the window in the center of your chest, and let the spirit fly in and out." - from Rumi's poem Where Everything is Music. Come join the Portland Maine DUP circle on Sunday, November 21st at 4pm Eastern Time. […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We dance this month in celebration of the Winter Solstice, heralding the return of more sun. Also happening is the Great Conjunction, when Jupiter and Saturn appear closest together in the sky. Let us turn together towards the light. Email […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Elsie Gawler is a multi-instrumentalist and songster rooted in Maine's traditional folk music and culture. With her family, the Gawler Family Band, she has played throughout the state and beyond, sharing traditional fiddle tunes, songs, and original works since she was 6 years old. From this foundation, she has branched out and launched her debut solo […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. It is full on winter here in Maine. As we buckle down to ride out the storms, we are grateful to be able to offer Dances of Universal Peace via Zoom. In January, we celebrate the Urs (death anniversary in […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
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 […]
The Gawlers are a fun-loving, fiddling family band-- from the heart of Maine-- with shining smiles and joyful sounds. John and Ellen Gawler are master fiddle and banjo players and their three daughters, Molly, Edith and Elsie grew up with the music and formed a band of their own - The Gawler Sisters. The band […]
Molly Gawler presents Droplet Dance: a collection of solo dance works with the music of the Gawler Family Band. Molly's choreography has elements of acrobatics and story told by movement created with live music from the folk traditions of Maine. Enjoy the captivating movement and toe-tapping fiddle music that will leave you with a smile. All […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
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 […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Join us every month online for a day of workshops (12 traditional instruments: fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, pennywhistle, bass, cello, button accordion, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, singing!), plus specialty workshops and an Old-Time Variety Show.
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. Please join us on Zoom on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 4 pm ET for a deep winter practice supporting each other's wellbeing and healing of planet earth. Email Jamila at [email protected] for the zoom link. There is no admission […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Contra dancing returns to Belfast at the Crosby Center. Music by Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan with caller John McIntire. All are welcome. Please come healthy and help others remain well. 6 pm Family dance, 7:30 -10 Contras and Squares and possibly more! $5 children, $10 adults, $25 family max. Info: Nancy Durand Lanson, <[email protected]> […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Cajun Mardi Gras Concert and Jam with T-Acadie and MITCH REED! Tuesdays are normally Pam and Bill's mini-concert and jam session but every once in a while we offer a special event. Since March 1st is Mardi Gras, we decided to bring along our T-Acadie bandmate Jim Joseph on Cajun accordion, and then to ask […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
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 […]
T-Acadie Ongoing Tuesday night Jam session T-Acadie, Pam, Bill and Jim, have been hosting a jam session and mini-concert EVERY Tuesday night. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, Tuesdays from 7-8PM EST. Tempos are moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. The […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Join us every month online for a day of workshops (12 traditional instruments: fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, pennywhistle, bass, cello, button accordion, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, singing!), plus specialty workshops and an Old-Time Variety Show.
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We'll meet on Zoom on Sunday March 20, 4 pm ET to celebrate the Spring Equinox by singing and dancing for peace. Email Jamila at [email protected] for the Zoom link. Looking ahead, mark your calendar: in April we will meet […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
The Downeast Country Dance Festival will not be held in 2022, but we are planning to have a brief get together on Sunday March 27 from 3-5pm EST on Zoom. The March 27th Zoom will be a way to mark the usual time for our festival, and a way to kick off a larger project […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents another fun First Friday event, with participation and community-building. Friday, April 1, 2022. See belfastflyingshoes.org for more info.
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Join us every month online for a day of workshops (12 traditional instruments: fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, pennywhistle, bass, cello, button accordion, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, singing!), plus specialty workshops and an Old-Time Variety Show.
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We’ll meet on Zoom on Sunday April 10, 4 pm ET. We emerge into spring with hope and inspiration. Join us for joyful singing and dancing to cultivate love, optimism, and prayers of peace for the world. Email Jamila at […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Contra dancing in Belfast at the Crosby Center. Music by Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan with caller John McIntire. All are welcome. Please come healthy and help others remain well. 6 pm dances for all ages, 7:30 -10 Contras and Squares and possibly more! $5 children, $10 adults, $25 family max. Info: Nancy Durand Lanson, […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
**CANCELED** SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO. Belfast Flying Shoes presents “Two By Two: Couple Dances for Flying Shoes”, Fri, May 6, at 6:30 pm at the THMS gym, 173 Lincolnville Ave (Rte 52), in Belfast. Larry Unger and Rebecca Weiss will lead the All Comers Band, offering waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, schottisches and other couple dances for […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Join us every month online for a day of workshops (12 traditional instruments: fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, pennywhistle, bass, cello, button accordion, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, singing!), plus specialty workshops and an Old-Time Variety Show.
Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have loved and researched traditional music for most of their lives and blend history, legend and experience into their personable performances. Finely crafted ballads with evocative imagery and beautiful melodies depict Maine characters, history, and life close to the elemental beauty of the sea and shore. Rich and exuberant renditions […]
Common Floor Contra Dance May 15, 2022 Topsham Grange Hall (47 Pleasant St, Topsham, Maine) Calling by: Hannah Chamberlain Ellen Hodgkin Music by: John Pranio (fiddle) Bethany Waickman (guitar) Glen Loper (Mandolin) Beginner lesson at 7pm Dance from 7:30 to 10pm $10 (cash or venmo) Masks, vax and boosted (vaccination card will be checked at […]
Maya de Vitry’s devotion to songwriting is her way of staying present, curious, and imaginative. Pennsylvania-raised and Tennessee-based, Maya de Vitry first appeared on the music scene in 2012 as a founding member of critically acclaimed Americana band The Stray Birds. Her musical heart is anchored in a deep love of song-makers like John Prine and […]
Belfast Flying Shoes and the Makers Guild of Maine present a Scottish & Irish Music workshop and concert, on Thurs, May 19, at Mermaid Plaza, 1 East Main St in Searsport. Touring Celtic musicians, Sean Heely on fiddle and Beth Patterson on bouzouki, are joined by young Maine fiddler Owen Kennedy. The trio will lead […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. Join us for chanting with movement, cultivating love, optimism, and prayers for peace. We'll meet on Zoom on Sunday, May 22, 2022, the 4th Sunday this month, at 4 pm ET. Email Jamila at [email protected] for the Zoom link. Please […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Contra dancing in Belfast at the Crosby Center. Music by Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan with caller John McIntire. All are welcome. Please come healthy and help others remain well. 6 pm Family dance, 7:30 -10 Contras and Squares and possibly more! $5 children, $10 adults, $25 family max. Info: Nancy Durand Lanson, <[email protected]> or 914-488-4199.
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Stay tuned to see what we're doing this month!
Belfast Flying Shoes presents King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin on Sunday, June 5 at the Colonial Theater. Local author, illustrator, and musician, Stephen Costanza hosts a multimedia book celebration featuring projections of book art, narration, and live music with Rita Brown, Maria Keeler, Edith Gawler & Zeb Campbell. Before the show, pianist […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Le Bon Truc’s music is fun to listen to and fun to dance to. The concert will include many tunes that folks with some experience can dance to - part of the room will be open to dance in. So that everyone can get a taste of this, we'll be mixing in quick lessons by […]