English Country Dance in Peterborough NH on Sunday March 20th Nelson, NH — February 28, 2016 — The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the third in its series of English Country Dances with the theme “Dance Around Monadnock.” On March 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, the dance will be held in Bass Hall
Renowned pianist Jacqueline Schwab and noted Boston-area recorder player Emily O’Brien will give a concert at the home of Hunt and Allison Smith in Nelson, NH. On Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 pm, the duo will perform this dance music-infused program, featuring classical and traditional music pieces drawing on “fin du siècle” (turn of the
forget the lion…. Swing March in like a Butterfly! Butterfly Swing Band Saturday, March 5th ~ Basie ~ Porter ~ Ellington~ ~ classic swing ~ The Butterfly Swing Band plays joyous dance music with a classic swing groove. Guaranteed to get you schmoozin’ & movin’, the ensemble includes trumpet, sax, clarinet, guitar, bass
Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna star as the ill-fated lovers at the center of Manon Lescaut, Puccini’s passionate adaptation of the classic novel about a free-spirited country girl who becomes the toast of Paris.
Peterborough Folk Music Society presents Trout Fishing in America with special guests Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds Saturday, March 5, 2016 8pm Peterborough Players Theater, Peterborough, NH Get your tickets today: http://pfmsconcerts.org/ “Rare mix of musicianship, humor and inspiration…impeccable dual lead vocals…” Billboard “Easily one of the most entertaining and accomplished duos anywhere.” San Antonio Express News
By Sarah Lennon To find out what the restaurant music scene is like from a musician’s perspective, I caught up with Jake McKelvie, lead singer and guitarist of local indie-rock band Jake McKelvie & the Countertops. McKelvie is a seasoned restaurant performer; his first experiences were at age 13 or 14. He would occasionally play in
Michael Roberts and Wooden Dinosaur return to the Fountain Arts Building on the Dublin School campus on Friday, March 4 at 8:00 PM. Admission is $12/$9 (senior, student or in advance). Wooden Dinosaur is the songwriting project of Vermont singer, guitarist and bandleader Michael Roberts. Roberts is currently working on a new album that will be
By Sarah Lennon No matter where you are in the world, every community has one thing in common: live music. Arguably the most universally appreciated art form, music isn’t just for professionals. Local musicians are everywhere, including our very own Monadnock region! For anyone with a few bucks to spare, the best places to start
By Lynn Merlone There is lots of music to be heard this month, and Valentine’s weekend covers a wide range of genres and venues. Here are four from around the region; guaranteed to meet your style and your budget. Friday, February 12 7:00 Zombie Beatdown and Friends at the Back Room at Good Fortune Jewelry
From elementary school sing-alongs to Christmas night contra dances, the most beloved holiday songs can be heard joyfully emanating from concert venues across the Monadnock region. These annual celebrations remind us that it doesn’t matter if you’re listening in a school auditorium, church, museum, pub, town hall or an iconic theater. That musical traditions bring
