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Woods Hole Folk Music Society 2016 - 2017 Season 508-540-0320 • http://arts-cape.com/whfolkmusic/ Admission $20 Discounts for Members, Seniors, Youth and Children Tickets at the door only – No advance sales 12 Folk Concerts October – November January – April 7:30 p.m. Woods Hole Community Hall February–April, 2017 Newsletter February 26: Hanneke Cassel with Mike Block and Keith Murphy Former U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Hanneke Cassel will team up with contemporary cellist Mike Block and singer and guitarist Keith Murphy to bring you an evening of innovative Scottish and Irish fiddle music along with songs from Eastern Canada and Quebec. Hanneke is at the forefront of the contemporary fiddle scene in America, with passionate playing and new tunes that retain the soul and integrity of traditional music. Keith Murphy, fresh from this year’s Acadian-themed Revels in Cambridge, is a native of New- foundland known for his work with groups such as Nightingale and Child- splay. His sophisticated approach to ballads and fiddle tunes complements his grooving guitar style. Mike Block is a pioneering multi-style cellist and com- poser who has played with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio, and Darol Anger's Republic of Strings. Don't miss this stunning threesome. Hanneke Cassel http://www.hannekecassel.com, Mike Block http://www.mikeblockmusic.com Keith Murphy http://www.blackislemusic.com March 12: Molsky’s Mountain Drifters Last here in 2012, Bruce Molsky is one of the finest old-time fiddlers in the world today, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia’s timeless traditions. He performs on fiddle, voice, banjo and guitar, both solo and with varied groups including Mozaik and Fiddlers Four. He has ap- peared with Aly Bain, Ale Möller, Mark O’Connor, Nickel Creek, and many others. ough Appalachian music is his deepest wellspring, Bruce is equally at home with a Swedish dance, an English ballad or a Romanian gypsy tune. Mark O’Connor praises his “mystical awareness of how to bring out the new in something old,” and Linda Ronstadt says, “there’s an incred- ible power of history and tradition in his vocals.” We’re excited to welcome him back with his new band, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters. e trio features clawhammer banjo wizard Allison de Groot, whom you may have heard with her band e Goodbye Girls, and rising bluegrass guitarist Stash Wyslouch. Prepare to be transported. http://brucemolsky.com/molsky-s-mountain-drifters March 26: Cindy Mangsen and Steve Gillette Steve and Cindy are returning once again to captivate us with their mutual love of traditional music and a wealth of original songs. Since his first solo album (around the time of WHFMS’ founding!), singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Gillette has performed thoughtful, down-to-earth originals in his deep, warm baritone. Many top artists have recorded his songs, from Garth Brooks to Josh Ritter. “Small wonder as he’s a legendary songwriter... obviously his peers are in awe of him.” (Folk Roots magazine) Cindy Mangsen joins him on vocals and an array of instruments: guitar, banjo, English concertina and mountain dulcimer. She is known for her interpretations of traditional ballads and her ear for graceful harmony lines. Collaborations with Priscilla Herdman and Anne Hills have garnered particular praise. “is beautiful American folk soprano is as much a master of Anglo-Scottish tradition as many better-known singers from ‘across the pond.’” (Boston Globe). Steve and Cindy take turns on melody and harmony, “their voices and styles melding seamlessly, with a gentleness and maturity unmatched in the world of folk duos.” (Sing Out! magazine) Come prepared to sing along. http://www.compassrosemusic.com Photo by Kate Orne Photo by Kelly Lorenz © Stephen Ide, steveidephotography.com
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Woods Hole Folk Music Society2016 - 2017 Season
508-540-0320 • http://arts-cape.com/whfolkmusic/Admission $20
Discounts for Members, Seniors, Youth and Children Tickets at the door only – No advance sales
12 Folk ConcertsOctober – November
January – April7:30 p.m.
Woods HoleCommunity Hall
February–April, 2017 NewsletterFebruary 26: Hanneke Cassel with Mike Block and Keith Murphy
Former U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Hanneke Cassel will team up with contemporary cellist Mike Block and singer and guitarist Keith Murphy to bring you an evening of innovative Scottish and Irish fiddle music along with songs from Eastern Canada and Quebec. Hanneke is at the forefront of the contemporary fiddle scene in America, with passionate playing and new tunes that retain the soul and integrity of traditional music. Keith Murphy, fresh from this year’s Acadian-themed Revels in Cambridge, is a native of New-foundland known for his work with groups such as Nightingale and Child-splay. His sophisticated approach to ballads and fiddle tunes complements his grooving guitar style. Mike Block is a pioneering multi-style cellist and com-poser who has played with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio, and Darol Anger's Republic of Strings. Don't miss this stunning threesome.
Hanneke Cassel http://www.hannekecassel.com, Mike Block http://www.mikeblockmusic.comKeith Murphy http://www.blackislemusic.com
March 12: Molsky’s Mountain DriftersLast here in 2012, Bruce Molsky is one of the finest old-time fiddlers in the world today, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia’s timeless traditions. He performs on fiddle, voice, banjo and guitar, both solo and with varied groups including Mozaik and Fiddlers Four. He has ap-peared with Aly Bain, Ale Möller, Mark O’Connor, Nickel Creek, and many others. Though Appalachian music is his deepest wellspring, Bruce is equally at home with a Swedish dance, an English ballad or a Romanian gypsy tune. Mark O’Connor praises his “mystical awareness of how to bring out the new in something old,” and Linda Ronstadt says, “there’s an incred-ible power of history and tradition in his vocals.” We’re excited to welcome him back with his new band, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters. The trio features clawhammer banjo wizard Allison de Groot, whom you may have heard with her band The Goodbye Girls, and rising bluegrass guitarist Stash Wyslouch. Prepare to be transported. http://brucemolsky.com/molsky-s-mountain-drifters
March 26: Cindy Mangsen and Steve GilletteSteve and Cindy are returning once again to captivate us with their mutual love of traditional music and a wealth of original songs. Since his first solo album (around the time of WHFMS’ founding!), singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Gillette has performed thoughtful, down-to-earth originals in his deep, warm baritone. Many top artists have recorded his songs, from Garth Brooks to Josh Ritter. “Small wonder as he’s a legendary songwriter... obviously his peers are in awe of him.” (Folk Roots magazine) Cindy Mangsen joins him on vocals and an array of instruments: guitar, banjo, English concertina and mountain dulcimer. She is known for her interpretations of traditional ballads and her ear for graceful harmony lines. Collaborations with Priscilla Herdman and Anne Hills have garnered particular praise. “This beautiful American folk soprano is as much a master of Anglo-Scottish tradition as many better-known
singers from ‘across the pond.’” (Boston Globe). Steve and Cindy take turns on melody and harmony, “their voices and styles melding seamlessly, with a gentleness and maturity unmatched in the world of folk duos.” (Sing Out! magazine) Come prepared to sing along. http://www.compassrosemusic.com
Photo by Kate Orne
Photo by Kelly Lorenz
© Stephen Ide, steveidephotography.com
Woods Hole Folk Music Society2016 - 2017 Season
508-540-0320 • http://arts-cape.com/whfolkmusic/Admission $20
Discounts for Members, Seniors, Youth and Children Tickets at the door only – No advance sales
February–April, 2017 Newsletter
Please join us for the Annual MeetingSunday, May 7th • 7 pm
preceded by a Potluck Dinner at 5:30at the home of Margaret and Jacek Sulanowski
53 Queen Street, Falmouth 02540 (enter from the driveway on Allen Ave.)For directions or suggestions of what to bring: [email protected]
April 9: The Press GangWe close our 45th season with a lively new group performing songs and tunes from Ireland on fiddle, accordion, and guitar. Based in Portland, Maine, The Press Gang fuses the talents of squeezebox player Christian “Junior” Stevens, fiddler Alden Robinson, flute player and vocalist Hanz Araki, and guitarist Owen Marshall. This youthful and energetic quartet blends skill and fluency in traditional Irish music with a curiosity and aptitude for other styles. The joy that they pour into playing music together is unmistakable and infectious. The result is a unique sound, at once energetic and sensitive, inno-vative and reverent. As American performers in the Irish tradition, they also bring a local perspective to the music, interspersing Irish melodies with tunes from Quebec, Scotland, Appalachia, and New England. Their creative arrangements are tempered with a musical sense of adventure, making each appearance spontaneous and fresh. Folkwords praises them for “outstanding musical expertise, blending of contrasting influences, and finely-balanced, integrated style … pure exhilaration for the ears.”http://www.pressgangmusic.com
Dear WHFMS Members and Friends,
For our 45th consecutive year we have been privileged to experience both new and well-seasoned performers through the efforts of our Booking Coordinator, Clyde Tyndale, who has engaged these talents via his extensive network of musical contacts.Volunteers are the heart-blood of this organization, and I ask you to join me in extending our appreciation to those who make these evenings possible. Izja Lederhendler, our newest member, oversees the setup of the hall with help from Tim Radford, Chris Polloni, Steve Chalmers, Jacek Sulanowski, Ron Nunes and Don Abt. Arden Edwards coordinates refreshments, aided by Robin McIntyre, Sharon Nunes, Sandy Abt and many unheralded contributors of tasty comestibles. The publicity team, consisting of Margaret Sula-nowska, Jan Elliott, Chris Polloni, Sharon Nunes, Robin McIntyre, Steve Chalmers and Jacki Forbes, spreads the word of upcoming concerts by many and diverse means. Deborah Siegal continues to MC performances in her inimitable manner and also arranges for performer housing. Our treasurer, Deborah Winograd, keeps the organization financially liquid and cheerfully distributes checks to our performers, as well as helping in many others ways at concerts and behind the scenes. Margaret Sulanowska, our Secretary, faith-fully records meeting minutes and endeavors to keep the president on task.
Jacek Sulanowski, President
Photo by The Press Gang
