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

October – November, 2016 Newsletter

October 9, 2016: CalanWe open our 45th season with the award-winning group Ca-

lan, five young musicians who bring a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music on accordion, fiddle, guitar, Welsh pipes, Welsh harp and the percussive sound of Welsh clogs. They breathe new life into the old traditions, blasting their way through “high voltage” arrangements of reels, jigs and hornpipes before melting into beautiful and haunting old songs or break-ing into spirited step dancing. Amongst the traditional melodies and contemporary originals, they breathe fire into the folk tale of Merlin and The Two Dragons, a song that explains why there is a dragon on the Welsh flag. Calan is on the rise, with five albums and international tours to rave reviews. They are known for their delightful stage presence and eclectic dress, as well as

their interactive web site where you can learn a tune or step of the month – and find clues to hidden dragons in Wales, should you ever visit!

http://www.calan-band.com

October 23, 2016: Sarah McQuaid Sarah McQuaid’s rich alto voice has been likened to malt whis-

key, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and now living in rural England, this singer-songwriter & guitarist refuses to be pigeonholed, mov-ing easily between traditions and times – from 16th century lute songs to historic Cuban jazz, from Irish and Appalachian ballads to emotive originals and contemporary pop covers. On stage she se-duces audiences with “cheeky banter” as well as stories of life on the road and her childhood in a musical family that included singing legend Gamble Rogers. Sarah McQuaid has four albums and many awards to date, and has performed at major festivals throughout the US and Europe. She authored an acclaimed tutorial on DADGAD guitar tuning, and was once dubbed “guitar queen” for her com-plex and compelling picking style. Reviewer Gillian Adams calls McQuaid “a captivating performer with a gorgeous voice, a superb collection of albums and a truly adventurous musical nature. Seek her out, right now.”

http://www.sarahmcquaid.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

October – November, 2016 Newsletter

November 6, 2016: Gordon Bok Perennial favorite Gordon Bok is returning to Woods Hole! This

legendary performer from Camden, Maine has written many memo-rable songs and stories based on people around him who lived on the water. His mellow baritone weaves compelling tales of sailors, seals, schooners and mythical sea folk. A master of 6- and 12-string guitar and cellamba (his own invention), he has made dozens of solo and collaborative albums featuring both contemporary and traditional material, and his songs are sung by performers around the globe. A cross-cultural pioneer, he helped to bring music of South America to American folk culture and also played a key role in preserving Kalmyk Mongolian songs. A brilliant wood carver, his exquisite bas-reliefs are in high demand. Gordon’s latest album, Then and Now, features remixes of his first 1965 recording as well as new material from his home studio. His music is timeless and heartwarming. Come and enjoy an evening with “the poet laureate of those who go down to the sea in ships.” 

http://www.gordonbok.com

November 20, 2016: Cassie & Maggie MacDonald Cassie and Maggie MacDonald are a rising Celtic roots duo from Antigonish in Nova Scotia. The sisters, steeped

in Eastern Canada’s diverse and vibrant musical heritage, play driving fiddle, piano, guitar, banjo and accordion – and true to the tradition, both sing and step dance as well. They are equally at home with traditional songs, driving contemporary and original tunes, and unique juxtaposi-tions such as Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata woven into a set of reels. The joy and dynamism in their music-making shines through to audiences across America and Europe as tours bring them to increasingly prestigious festivals and venues, while reviewers continue to heap praise on their two albums. Cassie and Maggie have won a variety of awards; to Canada’s prestigious Galaxie Rising Star award in 2010 they’ve added 2015 Live Ireland Radio’s New Group of the Year, Emerging Artist Album of the Year, and the Chicago Irish-American News’s World Song of the Year.

Live Ireland Radio says: “What an unbelievably gifted duo. The train is just gathering steam and leaving the station on these new stars. It is going to be a glorious journey, and it is already well-begun.”

http://www.cassieandmaggie.com