The Clancy Legacy

Aoife Clancy and Robbie O'Connell performed wonderful Irish tunes at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford on January 16. Many in attendance joined in singing the choruses to some of the songs, while some of us were quite content to just watch and listen!

Traditions

One of our family's Christmas Day traditions is to take a walk together. Some years the weather isn't conducive to doing that, but this past Christmas was a perfect day for a hike in the woods. These are a few images from our walk.

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.

Malinky

On September 30, we joined a room full of music fans enjoying the Scottish folk musicians Malinky, at Elysium Arts Folk Club in Rollinsford. Many in the crowd had seen them before. We hadn't, but we'll certainly see them again when they return.

Jonathan Edwards at Prescott Park

I first saw Jonathan Edwards perform when I was in college, more than thirty-five years ago (yikes). I've seen him several times since then, most recently at Prescott Park last evening. His voice is as strong and clear now as it was when he was in his twenties, and he is an engaging and entertaining performer.

The Waybacks at Prescott Park

Last Wednesday the California based band, the Waybacks, played at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH. The promotional info claimed that they were remarkably good, but even that was an understatement. These guys are accomplished musicians and performers, and the crowd was thrilled with their two fifty minute sets of mostly original music. I hope they return to the area soon!

Richie Havens at Prescott Park

Last evening Richie Havens performed at Prescott Park. Forty years after the world first heard of him playing at Woodstock, his rich voice and expressive guitar playing are as enjoyable as they ever were.