Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Special guest caller Dudley Laufman, music by Some Reel People. All dances taught. Refreshments provided. Thanks to generous donors, admission is free but donations are encouraged.
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.
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 […]