Band/Performer Directory

The NHAMA directory is a guide to acoustic bands and performers based in New Hampshire. We actively maintain this directory to help musicians connect with one another and to help in hiring bands for special events.

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BAND/PERFORMER	STYLE	DESCRIPTION
Ameranouche	Acoustic/Gypsy Jazz	The award winning Ameranouche trio features the melodic virtuosity of guitarist Richard Sheppard, the vehement rhythm chops of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and the dulcet low end of upright bassist Xar Adelberg. Together, this rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic jazz, sometimes referred to as hot swing or Gypsy jazz. The contrast of other influences like American Soul music, Flamenco and Bop are what give the fast fingered trio such a recognizable sound. All played on acoustic instruments, the music is rhythmic, vigorous and strangely elegant. It’s hard to believe only three people are creating such a big sound.
Joyce Andersen	Folk	Respectful of tradition but throwing genre to the wind, Joyce glides effortlessly between traditional & contemporary songs and fiddle tunes, from foot stompers to sultry torch songs. Her seven critically acclaimed CDs (Four with folk luminary Harvey Reid) and her live performance reveal her depth as a American roots musician and highlight her versatility as a singer, songwriter, interpreter and powerful instrumentalist.
Annalivia	Traditional	Annalivia plays traditional music from North America, the UK and Ireland with fresh, modern interpretations, while also adding their own original songs and tunes to the traditional cannon. Annalivia's sound is fresh and innovative, while still maintaining the authenticity of the tradition. The members of Annalivia are equally at home playing a set of traditional scottish tunes as they are performing a traditional ballad from the Appalachian mountains!
Randy Armstrong	New Age	Hailed by the Boston Globe as a "sure-fingered guitar virtuoso", Randy Armstrong is the co-founder of DOAH WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE and The ARMSTRONG•NAHRMANN GROUP, formerly UNU MONDO and leader of the RANDY ARMSTRONG TRIO. With a collection of over two hundred instruments from around the world, including acoustic-synth and nylon string guitars, sitar, balofon, djembe, koto, charango, mbira and a wide variety of percussion and stringed instruments, he has amazed audiences throughout the United States, Canada, Alaska, Croatia, South Africa and India.
Seth Austin & Beverly Woods	Folk/Klezmer/Old-Time	Seth Austen & Beverly Woods play an eclectic variety of international folk music styles including Celtic, Appalachian, Klezmer, eastern European and more on a fantastic array of acoustic instruments combining 100s of resonating strings.
Back Shed String Band	Bluegrass/Old Time/Celtic	The Back Shed String Band was born in little Monroe, NH, in 1996, starting with a few guys jamming on Bluegrass tunes in the basement of the town hall. Rather than compete with the noise of basketball practice from the gym overhead, they soon moved to the Back Shed up the road. Now there are five members, performing a mix of classic Bluegrass, Old-Time, Irish and original tunes, with an occasional cover of a country or folk song thrown in. Their tight harmonies, toe-tapping fiddle tunes & ease on stage are sure crowd pleasers & audiences always have a great time at a Back Shed String Band show.
The Birch Benders	Bluegrass/Roots	The Birch Benders come to you from the hills and hollers of New Hampshire's Monadnock region. With wild-eyed energy and a penchant for improvisation, the band performs a varied repertoire of bluegrass and American roots music. Come out and hear corn husk voices combine in crisp harmonies. Hear banjos, fiddles, and mandolins spring to the end of breakdowns, and listen to a group that makes mountain music come alive!
Andrew Bishop	Folk/Roots	I’m a 24 year-old singer songwriter all the way from Tennessee. Started writing music seriously as soon as I heard The Freewheelin’ and haven’t stopped since. Currently I play alone, lots of soft-spoken fingerpickin guitar songs I’ll add a little harmonica or piano to now and then. Write about loss and loneliness and anything else that crosses my mind in the middle of the night. Spent all last year in Spain; now I’m just enjoying my first New England fall and winter.
Steve Blunt	Children's Music	I live in Nashua, New Hampshire, and perform throughout New England. A fan of Dan Zanes, Raffi, They Might Be Giants, and Bill Harley, I got into children's music in the mid-90's, after my daughter was born. Now I have three CDs of (mostly) funny songs for kids & families, Hang On, Henry!, Outta School! and Kangaroos and Didgeridoos (with Joseph B. Carringer).
Odds Bodkin	Children's Music/Folk	Odds Bodkin’s character-voice and music-filled storytelling style has been mesmerizing listeners, young and old, for twenty-four years. The New York Times dubbed him "a consummate storyteller" while TIMEOUT New York writes, "Master Storyteller Odds Bodkin is the talk of the town with his remarkable one-man Art of the Tale." His most recent recording, The Harper and The King: The Story of Young David won the Parent’s Choice Gold Award, The Dove Family Foundation Award and the Storytelling World Award.
Randy Browning	Folk	Randy plays and writes a variety of music on guitar, slide guitar and old-time banjo. His style blends folk, acoustic blues, ragtime, and contemporary songwriting. He performs throughout the Northeast, both solo and with his partner Brett Kinney, in the duo "Late Bloomers". Randy's been an active music educator for over a decade, teaching small classes, workshops, and private lessons. He lives in Southern Maine.
Bow Junction	Bluegrass, Folk	Bow Junction delivers a diverse blend of hard driving bluegrass with gospel, folk, country, and even a little bit of Celtic. Combining a respect for tradition with an ear for innovation, this seasoned New Hampshire band has been entertaining audiences for many years.
Bradford Bog People	Old Time	Lively foot stomping southern Appalachian music played by Beth Eldridge and Woody Pringle, a husband and wife duet from Bradford, New Hampshire. Old-Time music predates bluegrass and even the Civil War in some cases. Their unique selections of music include historic tunes from Eastern Kentucky, the Virginias, the Ozarks, North Carolina, and a number of contemporary tunes.
The Buskers	Folk	The simplicity and directness of folk music, the inventiveness of jazz, and the tail wagging energy of a roots rock house party. Their sound is defined only by deep respect for the craft of songwriting and arranging and a shared love for the inventive possibilities of improvisation.
Ellen Carlson	Fiddle	Ellen Carlson has been performing on fiddle for over thirty years and is dedicated to bringing the many forms of fiddle music to as many people as she can. She is currently a member of the well reviewed acoustic roots band High Range (www.highrangeband.com) and has performed in swing, country, bluegrass, square dance, and rock bands as well as for musicals and with a small orchestra. She has been on numerous recordings and also performs solo. She teaches at the Grey Fox festival and runs a music camp (www.fiddleheadscamp.com). She would like to inspire people of all ages to play and to learn to enjoy the many facets of fiddling as well as making music together.
Caravan Band	Contra Dance	Tom & Annie's Caravan Band are a New England Barn & Contra Dance Band. Tom has been calling these fun events for over 20 Years. We play New England Fiddle tunes from the Scots-Irish, French Canadian, and Cape Breton traditions. Our instrumentation is varied and includes Fiddle, Hammer Dulcimer, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass & Bodhran. Depending on the occasion we might also bring out the Bag Pipes. Tom & Annie's Caravan Band is available for Dances, Performances, Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions.
Clearly Related String Band	Old Time	The Clearly Related String Band is a group of New England musicians who love the old time sounds of fiddle, banjo and guitar, played against a full moon. Featuring pre-bluegrass hoedowns, lost lonesome ballads, and music that calls for barn dancing and rolling up the rug, The Clearly Related String Band plays homemade music that will remind you about what’s important in life. Some of their music is historical, learned from 78 recordings of the likes of the Skillet Lickers, the Fruit Jar Drinkers, and long gone masters of Americana, while some of their tunes take in the rich folk traditions of New England, especially those songs that band members have written.
Amy Conley	Folk/Children's	Amy Conley has been leading participatory family concerts and parties for all ages and workshops/classes for young children, parents and teachers since 1984. Amy also directs Music Together of Milford (classes for infants/toddlers/preschoolers in Amherst, Bedford, Merrimack, Manchester and Milford NH), part of the acclaimed international Music Together® program for young families to learn musical skills and enjoy music!
Cordwood	Country	Cordwood is a concert and recording band, but we are a hoot at private parties. Our material is a mixture of traditional bluegrass, folk and swing. With four nationally known singer/songwriters in the group, CORDWOOD has a wonderful collection of original material.
Crawdad Wranglers	Cajun and Zydeco	The Crawdad Wranglers are led by Ryan Thomson on fiddle and accordion. The band performs cajun and zydeco dance music of Louisiana, Tex-Mex, and original tunes. To cook up the Wranglers sound; you mix a heaping helping of rural "Cajun" folk music with a dash of blues, rock 'n' roll, and Caribbean and Latin beats.
Crunchy Western Boys	Folk and Bluegrass	The forefathers of “crunchy western” music Jim McHugh, Morris Manning, Dave Walker, and Jacob Stern deliver a homegrown, crunchy cookin’ performance with mandolin, bass, fiddle, guitar, dobro, banjo, harmonica, and vocals. Their unique, smooth sounds are sure to tame the wildest beast or maybe even awaken the spirit within! Performances include original, crunchy, bluegrass, folk, and americana tunes.
Dance the Barn Down	New England	Frank Rudolph fiddle, Amy Conley piano/guitar and Dance Caller/Bass, Frank Woodward who is listed on New Hampshire State Arts Council's "Traditional Arts and Folk Life" roster. (He leads/calls dances with several bands, including New Boston Fancy.) DTBD features contras and squares, circle dances and singing games from traditional and contemporary New England appropriate for family groups, creating a perfect community event where many generations can enjoy music and dance together.
The Davis Hill Duo	Traditional Folk / Contra Dance	Since forming The Davis Hill Duo in 2003, Ellen Schwindt and Peter Kimball have enjoyed playing for art festivals, wedding receptions, company parties, open mics, and contradances across the White Mountain region of New Hampshire. Ellen, originally from Kansas, has played fiddle for most of her life. She came to Conway, New Hampshire in 2002 by way of Baltimore, Maryland where she was very active in the contradance scene as a member of the band "Marion's Cross". Peter, from Ossipee, learned to play guitar and sing folk songs as a child growing up on the coast of Maine, and since then has played in amateur bluegrass bands in Maine and Wisconsin. Together, as The Davis Hill Duo, Ellen and Peter combine their talent and love of traditional folk music by keeping "the old tunes" alive.
Tom Dean	Folk Rock	Wildfires in the hills and canyons of Los Angeles, radio ghosts, the road, redemption, Elvis, the moon, Robert Johnson, small town New England life and of course, love and all of its entanglements. These are the themes one can expect from this well traveled, seasoned songwriter and his prolific song writing partner, lyricist George Wardwell. After ten years of touring and three independently released recordings the legendary Ahmet Ertegun, Chairman of Atlantic Records, signed Devonsquare after hearing Tom's song "Walking On Ice" from the self released CD of the same name. Devonsquare went on to record another CD "Bye Bye Route 66" for Atlantic (which spawned the critically acclaimed single "If You Could See Me Now") tour internationally and to share stages with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton and Steven Stills.
Gerry Dekoto	Folk Rock	Singer/Songwriter Gerry Dekoto performs an eclectic scope of material ranging from southern rock-a-billy and story-telling to stone cold Memphis blues. Reaching across genres, his tableau includes interpretively revamped rock and heavy metal classics to emotional renditions of the silliest sitcom soundtracks. A common set list includes both covers and original compositions, including standards from Dylan, Seger, Ethridge, Clapton, The Beatles, Animals and Stones, just to name a few. Love songs, political commentary, biting parody are themes often visited in Gerry’s own material. The first CD, Dekoto UnPlugged, is still selling via the web site, dekoto.net, while Gerry continues work on a second CD tentatively titled Heavy Metal Love Songs for the Acoustic Heart.
Mary Dellea	Bluegrass/Country	Mary has that country voice that you just long to hear. She can belt them like Loretta and croon like the gals from the 70's. She plays a fine bass, calls dances and paired up with Steve Roy, has run the Stone Church bluegrass jam and Barley Pub jam. Her new album will be out in 2009.
Jane Fallon	Folk	Take a cattle rancher’s daughter from the West Coast of the US, add university degrees in literature and music, transplant her to New England and you’ll end up with a singer/songwriter with a unique musical voice. Raised on Traditional Country, Appalachian folk, and Gospel music, and trained in classical and jazz, Jane has sung everything from Barbara Allen to Ain’t Misbehavin and to La Boheme and back again.
Fine Folk	Acoustic Variety	Frank Rudolph, fiddle/mandolin, Amy Conley, guitar/banjo. Songs and tunes for festive events and special occasions, dances, concerts. Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Cajun, Ragtime, Jazz and more. Custom themes available!
Folkenergy!		Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin/Drum/Bass and more, the perfect band for community events, playing favorite songs based on seasonal themes and bringing the joy of music and dance to all ages, merging modern and traditional music. When it comes to family fun, this band rocks!
The Folksoul Band	New Orleans	New Orleans party music infused with Mardi Gras spirit. Trombone, tuba, percussion, guitar, accordian, saxophone etc. make a joyful noise that gets everyone dancing, and hopefully brings a deeper appreciation of the cultural wellspring that is New Orleans.
Geddes Road Band	Bluegrass	Journey back to the days of yesteryear as the Geddes Road Band reacquaints you with the sounds of country and bluegrass music from the 40's - 70's. They will bring back pleasant memories of the great bands you loved so much such as Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley, Jim & Jesse, Jim Eanes, the Louvin Brothers and much more.
The Goodtime Stringband	Bluegrass/Old Time	The Goodtime Stringband can provide goodtime music for your pub, party, wedding or corporate function. The band plays raw traditional bluegrass with lots of fast fiddling, banjoing, speedy stomps and ripe hollers. Visit the band website for customer testimonials, additional song samples and current schedule.
Skip Gorman	Fiddle/Mandolin	Through his music, Skip Gorman brings back to life the workaday world of the cowboys of the American West. His music is not the music of the Hollywood cowboy, but rather the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. Gorman brings to the music a scholar's knowledge of the cowboy's Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist.
Grass Dawgs	Bluegrass	A bluegrass band from central New Hampshire.
High Range	Bluegrass	High Range is an energetic roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of rave reviews from national publications. They highlight original music with a mix of cover songs on guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and drums.
Idol Hands	Bluegrass	From the hills of Sandwich, their new album, "The Old Double Wide" captures the New Hampshire spirit with fine banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, excellent songwriting and superb relaxed vocals.
Doug Hazard	Folk	Dangerous folksinger!
Jack Pine Holdouts	Old Time	From Ballads and Blues to Dance music and Outlaw songs, the Jack Pine Holdouts attempt to reflect the music of rural America before the 1940's. It is through their own experimentation The Jack Pine Holdouts have created their own sound while still maintaining the diverse styles of traditional American folk musicians.
The Johnnies	Folk/Americana	The Johnnies play rustic and energetic original and traditional acoustic music. The Johnnies were formed in 2004 by Kansas native Leslie Alan Coates and New England native Christopher Anthony Cote. Musically and lyrically their songs expose both the similarities and differences of Cote and Coates' respective home regions and their connections to them. Rather than clashing however, there emerges a kind of broad unity through common themes of nature, the outdoors, and coming-of-age nostalgia.
Judson Kimble	Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar	Judson Kimble is a talented and original fingerstlye guitarist. Composing music in over 20 different tunings, using contemporary and classical techniques combined with more modern fingerstlye and percussive techniques Judson has created a wide ranging sound for himself. With genres ranging from ambient guitar; to folk guitar; to neo-classical; to blues and jazz, Judson is truly a gifted guitarist worth seeing and hearing. With inspiration from great guitarists such as Tommy Emmaneul and Don Ross Judson has developed his own unique sound and style. He currently resides in Northern NH.
Late Bloomers	Folk	Brett and Randy play a fun, original mix of folk, blues, jazz and ragtime. Audiences all over New England enjoy their blend of story songs, modern guitar duets, and old-timey folk.
Loose Change Duo	Folk	Eclectic and original coffeehouse tunes. Al Rogers and Rick Amidon have been performing their mix of covers and original around the Granite State for the past four years.
Kathy Lowe	Folk	Kathy Lowe is a multi-talented, multi-faceted singer/songwriter and artist. Music for adults, kids, and everyone else (you know who you are!)
Lunch at the Dump	Bluegrass, Swing	Lunch At The Dump was born in Davisville, NH in 1973, and continues to play the local New England music venues with a variety of bluegrass, country, and swing styles.
Mary Maguire Band	Folk, Bluegrass, Swing	Magnificent vocals propelled by sure-fingered picking and rock-solid rhythms that get folks off their seat and onto their feet weaving American roots of swing, western swing, bluegrass, folk and country.
Mango Groove Steel Band	Steel Pan	The Mango Groove Steel band, based in Conway NH, tours throughout the New England area. The band is a traditional steel band using four voices of pans, (Bass pans, guitar pans, Double Seconds and lead) a drum kit and auxiliary percussion – no electronics. We play a wide variety of music from Calypso, Latin and Reggae to Jazz, Motown, and Pop. The sweet rhythmic sounds of steel drums -or “pans” as they are called in the Caribbean- lend themselves well to exploring all genres of music from a new perspective.
Cormac McCarthy	Folk	Cormac McCarthy’s release of this fourth recording Curious Thing sends out to his listeners the highly anticipated follow up to his release Picture Gallery Blues. The new release, for Cormac, provides a very fine recording, featuring outstanding studio musicians. Curious Thing is the product of a mature writer, musician (with his own work on guitar & harmonica), performer, humorist, and family man.
Rodney Miller	Fiddle	Rodney Miller was designated a "Master Fiddler" in 1983 by the National Endowment for the Arts. He is widely considered to be the foremost exponent of New England style fiddling, a uniquely American blend of French Canadian and Celtic influences. Over the past 35 years, he has toured the U.S., British Isles, Australia and Denmark, performed and taught at hundreds of music and dance festivals, and recorded over ten fiddle albums.
Mink Hills Band	Swing, Bluegrass	The Mink Hills Band is a New Hampshire based string Band whose selection of music includes Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Original compositions. The stylistic range of material provides for an interesting and varied Musical experience. Valerie Blachly Upright Bass, Jim Barthelemy Mandolin, Peter Leavenworth Banjo, Dobro and Pedal steel, Ted Blachly Guitar. Contact Peter Leavenworth at 603 749 1455, Val Blachly at 603-456-2385 or t_blachly@conknet.com.
Monadnock	Bluegrass	This group of talented musicians has developed a song list of traditional, contemporary and original bluegrass tunes allowing their musical abilities to shine. A mix of hard driving instrumentals and three part harmonies is always a must. Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Hot Rize and Herschel Sizemore are just a few groups whose songs they enjoy singing and playing.
Mike Morris & Heather Mike	Folk Rock	Acoustic music with a groove. Progressive folk. Heavy Wood. Mike Morris defies the stereotype of the solo acoustic musician. With bluesy vocals and bass-heavy guitar playing, performed on 6- and 12-string guitars, his sound moves effortlessly from folk and blues to rock and rap. With a distinctive percussive style that sets him apart from other solo artists, Mike turns the guitar into a kick drum, using slaps, pops and harmonics in a way few solo performers do.
Bill Morrissey	Folk	Bill Morrissey's astute lyrical gifts and graceful, understated melodies have put him on festival stages across the world; into theatres, concert halls, and coffeehouses; garnered him critical acclaim from magazines, authors, and music peers; and have earned him two Grammy nominations.
Lincoln Meyers	Bluegrass	Lincoln is a guitar champ and is currently touring withCanadian fiddling sensation April Verch. He has played with numerous bands in the area including New England Bluegrass Band.
New England Bluegrass	Bluegrass	The New England Bluegrass Band performs crafted songs rooted in traditional styles. With recognized master intrumentalists and a top shelf vocal ensemble, the band includes members who are recognized far and wide for having paid their dues. The band members have credentials that include national and international touring and collaborations with national bluegrass luminaries. With flatpicking championships and IBMA Instrumentalist of The Year nominations, the band is truly on the very highest levels of musicianship and entertainment.
Newfound Grass	Bluegrass	A rock solid mold of some of New England's finest musicians - the hard driving sound of NewFound Grass stems from their background in bluegrass, classical, rock and jazz. These seasoned veterans have combined talents to create an unmistakable sound. With driving instrumentals and tight harmonies, the band offers traditional and progressive bluegrass with a modern twist.
NH Ranch Hands Band	Country/Bluegrass	NH Ranch Hands Band is an acoustic group that plays country/bluegrass, both modern and traditional, along with some oldies and some 70's pop. We look forward to giving your next function great music and lasting memories.
Not The Best	Folk	Not The Best is a merry little band that transcends musical boundaries. They will transport you with lyrical harmonies as they share heartfelt ballads & folk songs you haven’t heard in ages; get your dancing feet moving with toe-tapping fiddle & hammer dulcimer tunes & tickle your funny-bone with silliness. They will delight you with their friendly, comfortable stage presence & their obvious enjoyment of the music & each other. Based in northern NH & Vermont, Not The Best is available to play for community concerts & functions, nursing homes & schools, as well as private parties. Please contact Samantha at 802-748-3881, or at beadlady@together.net.
Off the Cuff	Folk/Jazz/Blues	Off the Cuff is a semi-acoustic instrumental and vocal quartet. We interpret great songs. Whether an original tune or an old standard, a pop tune or a nugget by some little known songwriter, we infuse our own special blend of folk, jazz, swing, blues, rock, country, and world music into every song to reinvent it as something new and personal. Once this is done, we say the song is 'Cuffed' - given that Off the Cuff touch.
Parker Hill Road	Bluegrass	Parker Hill Road is a five piece acoustic Bluegrass band that has been performing professionally in the New England Area for roughly eight years. The band features identical twins, Tim and Chris Cate, on mandolin and bass, respectively; Mike “Woody” Woods on banjo; Paul Amey on fiddle and Tom Rappa on guitar. The band’s repertoire ranges from traditional Bluegrass to modern pop tunes performed in the Bluegrass tradition.
Rahel	Folk	Drawing on the wisdom well of ancient, mystical and spiritual traditions that have merged out of the Middle East, award-winning performing artist, Rahel, is building bridges with beautiful and compelling songs, melodies, chants and meditations that define her intriguing folk-infusion-world and transformational music. Inspired lyrics in both Hebrew and English reach deeply into the Psalms and Mosaic wisdom for both poetry and enlightenment. Brilliantly fusing folk, jazz, Middle East rhythms, and further East mantras with contemporary styles, Rahel's music inspires an inner quest that moves you from the familiar to the new, from the simple to the profound, and adds a level of truth and sophistication that is unavailable otherwise.
Random Acts of Harmony	Folk	Random Acts of Harmony performs for large and small audiences who enjoy listening to and singing along with traditional and contemporary folk tunes sung in three part harmony with acoustic guitar, 5-string banjo, and stand-up bass accompaniment. Our musical influences range from late 50's Weavers and Kingston Trio, through Bluegrass and Old Timey, to Blues and Gospel. Known for our crisp and tight three-part harmonies, the Atlantic News said about a recent concert, “…the vocals had listeners fixed on every soft melodic note.” Audiences like our tunes and love our harmonies.
Réagánta	Celtic	Réagánta is the trio Regina Delaney (Irish harp, vocals, dance, and poetry), Claudia Altemus (vocals, Penny Whistle, Storytelling), and Eugene Durkee (guitar and vocals). We are frequently joined by guest musicians. We perform Traditional Irish music, song, dance, storytelling and poetry in concert, teaching, and workshop settings. Often, the audience will join us dancing a ceili or two!
Harvey Reid	Folk	Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Harvey Reid has honed his craft over the last 33 years in countless clubs, festivals, streetcorners, cafes, schools and concert halls across the nation. He has been called a "giant of the steel strings" and "one of the true treaures of American acoustic music." He has absorbed a vast repertoire of American contemporary and roots music and woven it into his own colorful, personal and distinctive style. His 20 recordings on Woodpecker Records showcase his mastery of many instruments and styles of acoustic music, from hip folk to slashing slide guitar blues to bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, ragtime, and even classical.
Rockspring	Americana/Bluegrass	Hailing from Florida via Lowell, MA, US Air Force Sargent Mark Aleo "Speedwagon" flying high on Mandolin and Vocals!! All the way from the Michigan mitt, the very lovely, sweet, talented, and always in the pocket, Miss Heather "BamBam" Mike tearing up the Fiddle and Vocals!! New Hampshire born and Colorado bred, the forever incorrigible, always scamdangling Mr. Chad(aroo) "Verbs" Verbeck writing songs on Guitar and Vocals!! And coming up from Connecticut, the Kentucky Derby's finest jockey, Mr. Rob "If lovin' you is wrong, I don't wanna be" Wright ridin' the big ole Bass and Vocals!!
Steve Roy	Bluegrass/Jazz	Bass player extraordinaire plus a great mandolin player. Steve has led the bluegrass jam at the Barley Pub and Stone Church and has toured with Laurie Lewis, Hit & Run Bluegrass and was a member of High Range before hitting the road.
Beverly Rush	Folk	Singer/songwriter acoustic folk. “Beverly is a true talent. Great songwriting, smooth guitar and a voice that soothes the heart." Mark Scarano, Mercy Street Cafe
Steve Schuch	Folk / Classical	Haunting violin and whale calls... music and tales of Ireland... lively songs and toe-tapping rhythms... young author workshops... Steve Schuch offers programs which appeal to many different audiences. Venues range from schools, town halls and colleges to classical series, international folk festivals and The Kennedy Center. Classically trained on violin, Steve is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, author and storyteller. Honors include composer awards, Artist Fellowship Awards, and five fiddling championships. His recordings with The Night Heron Consort are national best-sellers. Beyond his solo work, he also appears with various guest musicians, symphony orchestras, and fellow storyteller, Odds Bodkin.
The Spain Brothers	Folk	Trying to keep a long and storied musical tradition alive is not an easy task for performers to undertake. There are few acts today that are able to understand and appreciate their musical predecessors. With comparisons to the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, and the Corries, The Spain Brothers know their musical history. And with an energy not witnessed in some time, they are ready to take the Irish song tradition to a new generation.
Speed the Plough	Fiddle / Old Time	Speed the Plough was formed about the same time you heard the words “trickle down” and “Reganomics”. New England audiences delighted in their eclectic mix of covers and originals in a wide variety of styles. Beginning as a duo, the group soon expanded to a quartet, and later slimmed down to a trio. As a quartet, a single reunion concert was given in Loudon, New Hampshire in 1993, long before the town was overrun by Nascar!
Spirit Fiddle	Fiddle	Spirit Fiddle, featuring Champion Fiddler Robin Warren and Guitarist Brian Clancey, performs a wide variety of energetic music, ranging from bouncy Southern and Texas swing tunes to sweet waltzes, old popular songs, bluegrass numbers, French Canadian and Celtic jigs and reels, and Parisian musette.
Maury Stauffer	Folk	Maury retired in Wayland, MA, now spending more time on the lake in Meredith, NH. He takes a few winter weeks in Vero Beach, FL. He plays a variety of guitars, with a mix of songs spanning several centuries - from old-time classic ballads, Irish, 60's & 70's folk/rock/pop, old family songs, to recent originals.
Stillhouse Jammers	Bluegrass	If you hunger for the authentic high lonesome sound of bluegrass music, smokin' fiddle, banjo and mandolin tunes, you need to seek these guys out and give them a listen. One of the hottest tradgrass bands in the Northeast.
Strawberry Farm Band	Traditional	The Strawberry Farm Band has been playing great progressive bluegrass music in the New England area for almost 30 years. They play a unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
String Theory	Acoustic, Old time, Stringband	New Hampshire string band trio comprised of Art Bryan, Steve Jones, and Michael Neverisky.
David Surrette & Susie Burke	Folk	Susie Burke and David Surette have made a name for themselves as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene. Together since 1988, Susie and David have built a steady following for their own blend of contemporary, traditional, and original folk and acoustic music. Burke's vocal style is at once stunning and heartfelt, and is matched by Surette's fluid fretwork. Both are well-respected within the folk music community, as is demonstrated by the fact that they have appeared as backing musicians on numerous recordings.
Sweet Life Revue	Acoustic Pop, Bluegrass, Country	Beautiful singing by mother and daughter Kathy Carney & Katie O'Donnell plus Roger Sorlien carrying the guitar, mandolin and other vocal parts. This great North Sandwich band will be venturing a little further from North Sandwich soon. Contact ellencarlson.com for bookings.
Swing a Cat	Jazz	Swing a Cat is a trio of talented women singing jazz and playing jazz in three part harmony. We love the music from the 30s and 40s, right now we’re enamored of the Boswell Sisters. But we’ll sing anything that suits us.
Dave Talmage (Old Time Dave)	Old Time	A musical fixture of the seacoast area and host of the infamous Newmarket Stone Church bluegrass jam. Dave plays banjo, guitar, & ukulele. He can also fiddle while on a skateboard & whirling a hula hoop. Really.
Taylor River Band	Bluegrass	TaylorRiver band is located in and around the New Hampshire Seacoast. We play Concerts, Coffee houses, Clubs, Restaurants, and Private Parties. The members of the band are Dave Dupouy, banjo; Rick Horton, mandolin; Ben Molin, upright bass; Doug Molin, guitar. Our music is a mixture of traditional hard driving bluegrass and our own TaylorRiver style.
Ryan Thomson	Fiddle	Ryan Thomson, proprietor of Captain Fiddle Music, was a trophy winner at the National Fiddle Contest playing right handed. He has toured in a full time Nashville band, performed with Hank Thompson, and opened for Ricky Skaggs. His disability of Focal Dystonia hasn't slowed him down and he presently plays hot fiddle left handed! He is a multi instrumentalist fluent on piano, wooden flute, clawhammer banjo, accordion, and tin whistle. He performs often with his fiddling son Brennish as "The Fiddling Thomsons." His You Tube channel is 4stringjoe.
Truffle (Unplugged)	Acoustic	Truffle acoustic trio consists of David Bailey (bass, vocals), Ned Chase (mandolin, guitar, lap steel & vocals), and Dave Gerard (vocals, acoustic & resonator guitars). These three musicians have been creating music together since 1986. They have performed in all but ten states across the U.S., playing as many as 275 shows in one year. Truffle has achieved widespread popularity by headlining many respected venues as well as sharing the stage with international acts as Little Feat, Phish, The Band, Dave Matthew’s Band, David Lindley, and Blues Traveler to name only a few.
Two Fiddles	Contra Dance	Since 1986, Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman have been playing for dances as Two Fiddles. Prior to that, Dudley, who has been playing and calling dances for over fifty years, has been the leader of the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, the first dance band to make an LP recording, in 1971, of the New England jigs and reels most often used for dancing.
Jeff Warner	Folk	With warmth, humor and understated scholarship, Jeff Warner connects 21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th century people. He presents musical traditions from the Outer Banks fishing villages of North Carolina, to the lumber camps of the Adirondack Mountains and the whaling ports of New England. His songs have “the stamp of authority and real experience” (Tykes News, Yorkshire, UK). He has honed his craft in front of audiences across the country at festivals, museums, clubs and schools. His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past.
T.J. Wheeler	Blues/Jazz	T. J. Wheeler is a blues and jazz guitarist, vocalist, educator, and overall musical activist. As a soloist or with his band, T.J. takes his audience from Delta Blues to New Orleans second line jazz to his contemporary blues and jazz original compositions. His workshop/concert tour Hope, Heroes and the Blues has been performed for over250,000 students throughout the country and won accolades from such diverse sources as the Blues Revue magazine, Teaching Tolerance magazine, and the Boston Globe.
White Mountain Bluegrass	Bluegrass	Embarking on their 35th year of performing, White Mountain Bluegrass brings Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music to countless bluegrass fans throughout the northeast and abroad. When you listen to shows featuring WMB, Mac and Hazel McGee sing and talk to you like you're sitting in their living room.
Tom Yoder	Folk Rock	Tom Yoder is a musician whose style is rooted in bluegrass and contemporary folk music. Add a little rock edge, a touch of blues, sweeten with some country swing and you have a recipe for Tom’s unique rootsy sound. Tom’s latest release Never Get Enough, is a dynamic variety of roots music, ranging from R&B, folk, country rock and new grass. All songs, originals and covers, have Tom’s soulful signature throughout. Demonstrating his versatility, Tom performs most of the instrumental tracks. Also featured instrumentally is Tom Dean on guitar and harmonica, Ian Katz on saxophone, Duncan Watt on keyboards and Scott Donnelly on banjo. The line up for harmony vocals brings together Tom Dean and Alana MacDonald from Devonsquare and Don Campbell along with Yoder.