Lissa Schneckenburger at Elysium Arts Folk Club

Nearly a year ago we saw Lissa Schneckenburger for the first time at Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford, NH. She returned last Friday, and, happily, we were able to see her perform again. She is an amazing fiddler and singer. We'll undoubtedly go to see her again the next time she plays at Elysium.

Caroline Cotter at Elysium Arts Folk Club

Last evening we had the pleasure of seeing singer - songwriter Caroline Cotter play at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford, NH. Caroline writes about her extensive world travels, and personal and family relationships. Her beautiful voice nicely complements her image filled lyrics.

Salt River at Elysium Arts Folk Club

On April 17 we enjoyed a performance by Salt River, a nice little acoustic folk group which has mastered the art of harmonizing beautifully. They were joined by Taylor Whiteside on  fiddle for a few songs. Here are a few images from their show.

Burke and Surette

On January 31 we had the opportunity to see and hear some remarkable musicians, just downstairs from my studio, in the Elysium Arts Folk Club. Susie Burke, David Surette, and Brooks Williams entertained a full house of music fans with their masterful playing and singing. These are a few images from the show. For a schedule of shows check out www.elysiumarts.com/folkclub

Icy River

Every day the view outside my studio windows changes. The river rises and falls, foliage comes and goes, some days are foggy, some are clear. This morning, after a frigid night, the river is flowing around ice formations covered with snow, and a flock of ducks who decided to forego a trip south frolics in the water and rests on the ice. Very cold weather is predicted for the next few days, so it will be interesting to see how the scene changes as the river solidifies.

Last leaves

The colors of Autumn in New Hampshire can be almost overpowering. The intense reds, oranges, and yellows contrast with the unchanged green foliage. I like the end of the fall foliage season when just a few colorful leaves resist gravity for a little longer than their neighbors. Sometimes the leaves resting on the ground are sprinkled with frost crystals for just a few minutes after sunrise. Last Friday was that kind of morning.

Front Street Market

A small group of dedicated individuals have started the weekly Front Street Market to promote agriculture, the arts, and the small businesses of Rollinsford, NH, and the surrounding area. Here are a few images from the July 20, 2008 event.