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Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 with the Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society
With rich harmonies and a wealth of traditional instruments, this band of six presents the music beloved by New Englanders during the War of 1812, from sea chanteys to dance tunes to ballads about fascinating characters and events. The band often invites the audience to join in, and children invariably dance. The program includes sea songs enjoyed by both sailors and landsmen, with the usual high spirits and humor of the maritime world, which carried on much of the world’s commerce. The band performs in authentic period clothing.
Highlights include songs celebrating the unlikely victories of Old Ironsides as she faced mighty English warships, the tale of two teenage girls form Scituate who saved their town from attack by playing the fife and drum, and a song about Admiral Perry vanquishing the Royal Navy on the Great Lakes. Both sides are represented, as the program includes the story of Massachusetts-born Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine. In “The Patriotic Diggers,” poet Samuel Woodworth warned, “Better not invade, don’t forget our dads gave you once a basting!”
The band’s instruments include fiddle, guitar, accordion, mandolin, dulcimer, whistle, banjo, and flute — plus bones, spoons, bodhran (Irish drum), washtub bass, and a unique instrument called the pogo-cello — a combination rhythm instrument and pogo stick!. Their singing is spirited, and their love of history and music creates an experience that’s educational and fun for all ages.
Sunday, June 3, 3:00 pm (Rain date, June 24, 3:00 pm)
admission $15 children under 12, seniors, and L-G House members, $12 www.hornpipe.org
Wednesday, May 23 Doors 7:30, Concert 8:00 Suggested donation $14 ($12 Tuesday Club members) plus $1 preservation fee.
On Wednesday, May 23 notloB Parlour Concerts will welcome back to the historic Loring-Greenough House (c. 1760) in Jamaica Plain two-time International Bluegrass Music Association guitar player of the year Jim Hurst.
A one hour lesson in a small group setting is available prior to the concert, $50/student. Make arrangements with Jim through his website: http://www.jimhurst.com/
Jim Hurst’s unique picking style and mastery of bluegrass guitar wows audiences and is revered by both novice guitar players and his musical peers. His eclectic career has made him a remarkable performer, an experienced instructor and a highly sought after session musician. His affability and gregariousness make him one of the most approachable musicians of his caliber.
The product of a musical family, Jim honed his musical style after being influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Clarence White and Jerry Reed. He got national exposure with Holly Dunn’s Rio Band playing acoustic guitar and mandolin, and singing harmonies; followed by several high profile television and radio appearances while touring with Trisha Yearwood playing acoustic and electric guitar, and harmony vocals. Jim also experienced performances with Travis Tritt, and Sara Evans.
Itching to play more bluegrass, Jim joined the Grammy-nominated Claire Lynch and her Front Porch String Band in 1995 where he teamed up with kindred spirit bassist Missy Raines. While with Claire Lynch, Missy and Jim formed a duet, creating ground-breaking arrangements. They earned IBMA Guitar and Bass Player of the Year for 2001 and 2002.
Wanting to pursue greater artistic freedom, Jim left the Claire Lynch Band in 2010 to embark on a solo career. With three solo works to his credit, Open Window, Second Son, and his latest 2007 release, A Box of Chocolates, Jim’s virtuosity shines as he consistently sways audiences with his deft finger work and smooth vocals. Jim performs his show full time and teaches at guitar workshops and music camps in North America and Europe. While he occasionally collaborates with other bluegrass greats, . . . → Read More: notloB Parlour Concerts presents Jim Hurst (Wednesday, May 23)
An afternoon of popular Jazz, Latin, and Pop music arranged for jazz guitar and soaring vocals
It’s almost a Cinco de Mayo concert–almost. On Sunday, May 6, at 3:00 p.m. Jeremy Quick, guitar, and Maura Mendoza, vocals, will present a program of popular Jazz, Latin, and Pop music uniquely arranged for the pairing of jazz guitar and soaring vocals, at the Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St, Jamaica Plain MA, as part of the Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House parlor concert series.
The Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House, twice monthly, October to May. Tickets are available at the door: donation $15 ($10 seniors, students and JPTC members). Space is limited; reservations are suggested—call 617-524-3158 or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.
Meet the Jeremy and Maura at afternoon tea following the program.
Jeremy Quick: As a Boston-based musician, Jeremy has performed nationally and internationally with a wide variety of musical projects. From Rock and Pop to Jazz and Groove, Jeremy has contributed his unique sound to many different groups. Recently he has been performing with a number of different duo combinations including Guitar & Drums, Guitar & Bass, and Guitar & Vocals. While he enjoys playing guitar for a wide variety of bands, Jeremy also finds time to compose and tour with his original project: The JQTrio. For more information, visit www.Jeremyquick.com.
Maura Mendoza: Maura started her musical training when she was 14 years old in El Salvador and later in Panama. She attended college in Havana, Cuba and Mexico City. Her background includes musical theater, acting, and dance. After moving to the US and launching her career as a solo singer, Maura has played many local venues exploring rock, jazz, acoustic, and pop music. She performs regularly in the Boston area, blending her Latin roots in music with local jazz musicians. For more information, visit www.MauraMendoza.com.
Built in 1760, the Loring-Greenough House, a local landmark listed on the Massachusetts and National Registers of . . . → Read More: Jeremy Quick & Maura Mendoza (Sunday, May 6)
In the late 1400s, central France was home to many of the brightest and best composers in Europe, a generation that played a major role in shaping the newly emerging Renaissance style. Many of their secular polyphonic works are preserved in a group of manuscripts that were copied in the Loire Valley region around 1470. Join the Quilisma Consort for an exploration of the composers recorded in the books known as The Loire Valley Channoniers, performed on reproductions of Renaissance-era recorders, on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain.
Afternoon tea follows the program
The Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House on the first and third Sundays of each month, October through May. Tickets are available at the door: donation $15 ($10 seniors, students and JPTC members). Space is limited; reservations are suggested—call 617-524-3158 or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.
A Renaissance instrumental ensemble, the Quilisma Consort are Lisa Gay (director), Melika M. Fitzhugh, and Carolyn Jean Smith. They have been exploring the beautiful music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance together since 2004. The Quilisma Consort has been featured in the concert series of MIT Chapel, King’s Chapel, the Boston Recorder Society, and the Loring-Greenough House. For more information, see www.quilisma.us.
Melika M. Fitzhugh (recorders, vihuela, guitar, viola) is a long-standing member of the world music ensemble Urban Myth where she plays many instruments including fiddle, bass, and percussion. She came to the Quilisma Consort to focus on early music. She has a degree in music composition from Harvard University.
Lisa Gay (recorders, harp, voice) founded the Quilisma Consort in 2004 to satisfy her addiction to early music. An avid recorder player and fan of Orlando de Lasso since childhood, she has performed in The Christmas Revels in Cambridge and Chicago, and with ensembles such as Calliope, The Masqued Phoenix Consort, and Ars et Amici. She studies recorder with John Tyson.
Carolyn Jean Smith (recorders, vihuela) received . . . → Read More: The Loire Valley Chansonniers: French Secular Music ca. 1500 – Quilisma Consort (Sunday, April 22)
On Thursday, April 12, notloB Folk Concerts will be pleased to present at the historic Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain Darol Anger and Emy Phelps, with special guest Sharon Gilchrist. Having jammed with Rushad Eggleston at his third notloB concert, this will be Darol’s first feature performance.
DAROL ANGER AND EMY PHELPS
Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Darol Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, the Duo and other ensembles. Today Darol can be heard on NPR’s “Car Talk” theme every week, along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice. He has recorded and produced scores of important recordings since 1977, is a MacDowell and UCross Fellow, and has received numerous composers’ residencies and grants. He is a featured soloist on dozens of recordings and motion picture soundtracks. Virtuoso fiddler and multi-string master Darol Anger here focuses his talents in service of the singer-songwriter’s art. Emy Phelps is a standout artist in a large field, a prolific songwriter with a riveting voice which plumbs the deepest emotions. A musician of note in the Pacific Northwest, she has made a 30 year music career while raising 3 sons and one daughter, achieving degrees in Theatre Arts and Special Education, and touring for 7 years with Brian Ransom’s Ceramic Ensemble. In combination, these 2 musicians bring out each other’s special ability to convey deep emotional resonance and spark low-key fireworks.
SHARON GILCHRIST
Sharon Gilchrist originally hails from Southlake, Texas. She has performed with a long list of artists – the Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, Uncle Earl, The Santa Fe All-Stars, the Bill Hearne Trio and Mary & Mars, to name a few. She is currently based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico where she teaches private mandolin lessons at Santa Fe String Studios and is on staff as a mandolin teacher at the College of Santa Fe. Sharon received a . . . → Read More: notloB Parlour Concerts presents Darol Anger & Emy Phelps with special guest Sharon Gilchrist (Thursday, April 12)
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