Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 […]
July 1 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: A BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park at Steamboat Landing (rain location in the Boathouse), with longways sets, squares, couple dances and other formations. Calling by Chrissy Fowler with music by the All Comers Band and special guest leaders Ti’ Acadie (Pam […]
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. […]
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 […]
We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we will need to cancel this show. Please stay tuned as we hope to reschedule. For updates, and for links to other concerts, please visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peakshouseconcerts/events
Contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft. Allison Aldrich Smith calling, with the Old New England sound of Some Reel People. Due to the generosity of donors, this summer's dances are free admission, though donations are encouraged. All dances taught, refreshments provided.
Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were eleven and twelve years old, and in just a few years they were busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe. CBS […]
Introducing… Another Common Floor Contra Dance event! July 10th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Calling by: ❱ Liz Nelson Music by: ❱ TBD You want links? We’ve got links! ❱ Requirements for attending (same as May’s dance) ❱ Facebook event ❱ Directions ❱ Details […]
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. […]
Concert with guitar-playing singer-songwriter aidan boardman and fiddler Greg Boardman, performing as solo and as a duo.
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 […]
Come see Choro Louco play at the TEIA out on Peaks Island. Featuring: Nicole Rabata, flute; Carl Dimow, guitar, flute; David Newsam, 7 and 8 string guitar, mandolin; Joel Eckhaus, cavaquinho, mandolin; Eric LaPerna, pandeiro. Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike […]
Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, Stuart: fiddle, Terrific desserts. 7-10pm. $8.
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. […]
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 Middle East meets the Midcoast! Announcing the second annual Armenian Picnic at Searsport Shores Oceanfront Campground, on Saturday, July 23, from 11am - 4pm. The event features Armenian food from shish kebab and falafel to lamejun and paklava; music by master oud player, Leo Derderian, with Bob Arzigian and friends; crafts, games, and joyful […]
Armenian Folk Dancing, Music and Traditional Middle Eastern Foods Celebrate Summer with a traditional Armenian Picnic right here on the Midcoast! “I often think Maine should be called ‘The ‘Picnic State’ instead of ‘The Pine Tree State’!” laughs Astrig Koltookian Tanguay“ We have such wonderful local food and spectacular picnic spots around every corner.” Astrig’s […]
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. […]
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 […]
Side By Each features two powerful musical couples, Don and Cindy Roy and Matt Shipman and Erica Brown.The roots run deep in Side By Each as Don and Cindy Roy’s music goes back in each of their families to the Canadian Maritimes and Quebec. In 2018, they were awarded a National Heritage Fellowship Award as […]
Local nonprofits, Atlantic Challenge USA and Belfast Flying Shoes, jointly present the Gawler Family in a special fundraising concert on Friday, July 29, at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Belfast. “Come one, come all!” for sea shanties, work songs, fiddle tunes, and the lush harmonies and beaming faces of these beloved Maine musicians: […]
Join us at the glamorous and family friendly East Vassalboro Grange for our fifth Saturday Contra Dance. All dances are called; Lani Palm is caller with Benjamin Foss and friends providing the music for our July 30 dance. Pot luck at 6pm Family dance 7:30 pm Beginners with main dance 8 to 10 pm. $8 […]
Special guest caller Dudley Laufman with Some Reel People contra dance band. All dances taught.
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. […]
August 5 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: Another BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park on the Armistice Footbridge (rain location tbd), with contras, longways sets, squares, couple dances and other formations. Calling by Chrissy Fowler with music by the All Comers Band, led by Julia McDonald-Plumb and Benjamin Foss. […]
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 […]
Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, Stuart: fiddle, Terrific desserts. 7-10pm. $8.