Here is a partial list of musical events that were sponsored by the Seacoast Guitar Society.
2010 Events
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The brilliant, wise & funny Zen Cowboy is back from the Southwest for a rare visit to Maine. Chuck is a wonderful singer, writer, joke-teller and his amazing guitar style will have all the players scratching their guitar heads... |
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Sunday March 28 Remick Barn York Maine
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Maria plays dynamite flamenco guitar, and happens to be one of our all-time favorite performers. She is a warm and engaging presence, and the intimate Remick Barn will feel like a taverna in old Spain for an evening |
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Sunday April 18 Remick Barn York Maine |
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The Queen of Acoustic Blues! Mary is a world-class blues & ragtime style fingerpicker, and a renowned arranger of classic American blues & swing songs. Add to this her warm stage presence and soulful singing, and the result is magic. |
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Sunday Sept 26 Remick Barn York Maine
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The only person in nearly 35 years to win both the national flatpicking and fingerpicking contests, Stephen is one of the great pickers of today. He has made quite a stir with his ambitious solo guitar version of the Nutcracker Suite, though he devotes much of his wizardry now to the 13-string harp-guitar. His stunning body of guitar music is made up of a patchwork of original compositions, celtic & appalachian fiddle tunes, rags, bottleneck blues, swing classics, and whatever else suits his fancy. |
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Sunday Nov 7 Remick Barn York Maine |
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The 12th Annual Seacoast Christmas show in this wonderful old church! It's a tradition to ring in the Christmas season with this beautiful and inspiring concert. Their impeccable harmonies and arrangements of Holiday classics have become a staple of local Holiday celebrating. |
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Friday Dec 17 1st Parish Church Dover NH |
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Don't miss the hometown heroes' 3rd Annual Christmas show in this charming (but tiny!) antique barn. Get your tickets early-- it tends to sell out fast. Rain or Shine! Bring your boots or SUV if it is snowing... |
Sunday Dec 19 Remick Barn York Maine |
2008 Events
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Enjoy a magical evening of Irish ballads, harp tunes and storytelling by one of Ireland's own minstrels. Aine is
a charming and witrty performer as well as a consummate musician. She plays airs, reels and dance tunes on the harp,
and sings beautifully, and you will think it is still 1830 (or even 1130!) as we present our first musical event in
this lovely restored barn. This is our first collaboration with the Museums of York and there could not be a better
artist to hear in this intimate new room. |
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Mar 30 2008 (York Historical Society / Museums of Old York)
SOLD OUT |
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A real discovery! From sizzling bottleneck blues, African gourd-style banjo, fiddle, harmonica and swing & soul songs, Michael Jerome Browne is a prodigiously talented singer & guitarist who lives in Montreal and is barely known elsewhere. This will be his first local appearance. Trust us-- he is incredible. |
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Sunday June 8 The Remick Barn (York Historical Society / Museums of Old York) SOLD OUT |
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Andrew Calhoun is a legend in the midwest folk circuit, and his uniquely quirky poetry, cool guitar, and an insatiable
musical spirit that has led him on all sorts of amazing quests. He is a fountain of words and music– insanely
funny, deadly serious, and everything in between. |
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Sunday July 13 The Remick Barn (York Historical Society / Museums of Old York)
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Ernie Hawkins Ernie is one of America's premier ragtime/blues fingerpickers, and he is an encyclopedia of old-fashioned, good-natured down-home blues pickin'. He hails from Pittsburgh, and this will be his first area appearance ever. |
Sunday Aug 17 The Remick Barn (York Historical Society / Museums of Old York) SOLD OUT |
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with special guest Denny Breau Don't miss guitar prodigy Richard Smith (with his wife Julie on virtuoso cello) in their first area show since they sold out 4 years ago. |
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Sunday Sept 21 The Remick Barn (York Historical Society / Museums of Old York)
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Fall 2007 Events
Jake Armerding started playing fiddle in the Northern Lights bluegrass band at age 14, and has expanded his musical vision considerably since establishing himself as a fiddle virtuoso. Also a fine guitarist, mandolinist and songwriter, Armerding has emerged at the forefront of the Boston/New York singer-songwriter neo-folk movement. The Boston Globe said "Armerding is the most gifted and promising songwriter to emerge from the Boston folk scene in years." Expect great songs, amazing singing and instrumental work, and a glimpse of the future of acoustic music. Joyce Andersen
will open the show and perform with Armerding. |
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From bottleneck blues on a well-worn National to elegant swing interpretations reminiscent of the great old jazz artists, Mike Dowling can do it all. Armed with an engaging voice, self-deprecating wit, and an arsenal of elegant interpretations of old blues, swing, ragtime, and original tunes, this Wyoming musician is a national treasure of guitar. |
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Sunday Oct 14 7pm
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Reid and Joyce Andersen They are releasing a ladmark new recording in December, a 4-CD boxed set titled The Song Train |
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Friday Dec 21 218 Central Ave 7:30pm
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2006 Events
Up-Close Guitar Workshop With Muriel Anderson The only woman to win the prestigious National Fingerpicking competition, Muriel wowed the crowd at the first Seacoast Guitar Festival in 2004. Open to guitarists of all levels, this workshop includes a variety of right and left hand techniques, harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to performing, arranging & composing. This is a unique opportunity to discuss with Muriel as she shares her open-minded attention to detail as well as the inspirations behind her compositions and arrangements. |
Sunday, April 9 $20 adv/$25 day of workshop |
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From bottleneck blues on a well-worn National to elegant swing interpretations reminiscent of the great old jazz artists, Mike Dowling can do it all. Armed with an engaging voice, self-deprecating wit, and an arsenal of elegant interpretations of old blues, swing, ragtime, and original tunes, this Wyoming musician is a national treasure of guitar. |
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Sunday May 14 7pm
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Monday May 15 $20 adv/$25 day of workshop |
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We are doing a rare SGS house concert to take advantage of a traveling artist who will be in the area. It is open to the public, though we will not do advance tickets. From Chicago, Andrew Calhoun is an exceptionally gifted poet and songwriter, who has produced an extraordinary body of work during his 25 years as a touring songwriter. Opening act: songwriter Lauryn Hottinger |
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Saturday July 29 8pm |
Don Ross - Canadian Guitar Sensation |
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Sunday Sept 10 |
Eric Andersen!!! (No relation to Joyce, but don't be surprised if she sits in) A legendary songwriter in a rare seacoast appearance. Ticket information will be available in September. Be sure to check back, this one will sell out! |
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Tuesday Oct 31 Inn On The Blues York Beach ME |
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Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen |
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Friday Dec 22 7:30pm
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Spring 2005
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2nd Annual Seacoast Guitar Festival Our 1st Guitar Festival was a smashing success, so here it is again. Friday's Songwriter Night, hosted by Joyce Andersen, will feature her + Peter & Lou Berryman, Steve Gillette + Andrew Calhoun. Sat night Guitar Night presents Mary Flower, Harvey Reid & Stephen Bennett + Chris Kleeman. |
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Fri-Sat April 1-2 8pm Portsmouth NH |
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This Scottish guitar wizard has moved to the forefront of the Celtic guitar world with his blistering and soulful playing. This will be his first Seacoast appearance.He was voted Musician of the Year by both the BBC Folk Awards and The Scottish Traditonal Music awards, and has been astounding audiences worldwide with his musicianship. |
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Sunday May 15 7pm York Beach Maine |
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One of the little known Gods of the Guitar comes to town! Legendary session guitarist, Desert Rose Band founder, 3 time Country Music Awards guitar player of the year, founder of the Hellecasters, Elton John's guitar player... Turns out this amazing man's most amazing gift and passion is gypsy jazz music a la Django Reinhart. John plays that style like no one alive. We got them on tour with a 5 piece band-- another certain sell-out-- get your tickets quickly... SOLD OUT |
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Thursday June 2 7:30pm York Beach Maine
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Fall 2004 -Winter 2005
Sorry we were a little slow putting this season together, so the Fall shows are landing in Jan and Feb. Oh well...
| Richard Smith with Julie Adams Guitar prodigy/whiz picker Richard Smith will dazzle with his virtuoso guitar work, and will be joined by his wife, who is a superb cellist. Expect some music fireworks. SOLD OUT! |
Sunday Oct 3 7pm York Beach Maine |
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CANCELLED- so sorry |
Sun Nov 7 7pm |
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6th Annual Holiday Christmas concert in this historic church with the Seacoast acoustic music luminaries.It is becoming a December Seacoast tradition. |
Friday Dec 17 7:30pm Dover NH |
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The songwriting hero will make his first Seacoast appearance in quite a while. His intelligent and poignant songs have become part of the fabric of modern folk music, and he is also a fine singer and guitarist and one of the Northeast's favorite folk performers |
Sunday Jan 9 7pm Newmarket NH |
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A special Valentine's Day dinner concert! Alex DeGrassi was one of the most promiment members of the Windham Hill guitar phenomenon, and has gone on to explore and create a very impressive body of new guitar music since then. He is a master of solo acoustic guitar, and this will be his first Seacoast performance ever. Bring your beloved, eat drink and bask in guitar music. SOLD OUT |
Monday Feb 14 7pm Newmarket NH
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Spring 2004
| 1st SEACOAST GUITAR FESTIVAL!! Two nights of great guitar music: GUITAR NIGHT(Sat) features Paul Geremia, Peter Huttlinger, Muriel Anderson, Harvey Reid, SONGWRITER NIGHT (Fri) with Les Sampou, David Mallett, Tom Dean, Joyce Andersen |
Fri-Sat Apr 2-3 8pm Portsmouth NH |
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Exciting and wonderful flamenco guitarist. Maria is one of the few women in the world who is a touring flamenco musician, and she is one of our favorite performers. |
Sun May 2 7pm Durham NH |
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The veteran Arkansas bluesman and songwriter in his 1st Seacoast appearance at the newly renovated Stone Church. "...a potent blues cocktail reminiscent of John Lee Hooker and JJ Cale, leavened with Clapton and Dire Straits-styled guitar work." (Folk Roots) |
Sun Jun 13 7pm Newmarket NH |
Fall 2003
| Don Ross The only 2-time winner of the national fingerpicking contest, the Canadian sensation is one of the most innovative and exciting guitarists on the scene. His emotional and fiery performances, and amazing compositons blending folk, jazz, rock and classical music have brought him world-wide acclaim. |
Sun Sept 14, 2003 7pm |
| Steve James - Wonderfully talented and entertaining Delta-style bluesman, blues scholar, picker and songwriter from Austin, Texas on a rare visit to our area. Steve is one of the best live performers on the circuit, and a superlative musician to boot. | Sun Oct 19- 2003 7pm Inn on the Blues York Beach, Maine |
| Seacoast Guitarists Showcase Release of our 4th compilation CD, featuring 7 local guitarists:David Surette, Peter Albert, Bob Halperin, Larry Simon, Roger Williams, Kevin Reams and Kingsley Durant. |
Fri Nov 7, 2003 8pm Newburyport MA |
| Harvey Reid Holiday Show 5th Annual Christmas concert by local guitar legend and SGS founder Harvey Reid. He will be joined by singer/fiddler/songwriter Joyce Andersen on vocals and violin for a special evening of Holiday music in this historic church. |
Fri Dec 19 7:30pm Dover NH |
Spring 2003
| Seacoast Songwriter Showcase A celebration of 7 local songwriters and CD release party for Seacoast Songwriters Volume II: featuring Dave Gerard, TS Baker, Charlie Strater, Diedre Randall, John Perrault, Cindy Kaza & Larry Schroeck. This may be one of the last concerts ever at this historic venue. |
Sun March 30, 2003 7pm Newmarket NH |
| Peter Huttlinger - Current National Fingerpicking Champion and Nashville session ace. A show for the fans of red hot picking-- A truly amazing guitar player (fingerstyle and flatpick) , and a great sense of humor too. | Sun April 20- 2003 7pm Inn on the Blues York Beach, Maine |
| John
Renbourn with Jacqui McShee One of the most important figures
in the evolution of modern fingerstyle guitar. The founder of Brisitsh
folk-rock supergroup Pentangle, with rare reunion appearance by
the group's original vocalist. Special ticket price - $15 advance/ door
Special Notice: The May 8th John Renbourn concert is sold out. There may be a limited number of standing room tickets available at the door on a first come first serve basis. |
Thurs May 8, 2003 7pm Inn on the Blues York Beach, Maine |
| Chuck Pyle Chuck is one of the Southwest's treasures, on a rare trip East. His "Zen Cowboy" imagery, rich voice, hypnotic guitar style and hilarious stage presence have made him a songwriter favorite on the folk circuit. Anyone who loves intelligent, melodic and magical songs will become an instant Chuck Pyle fan. |
Sun June 8, 2003 7pm |
Fall 2002
| Harvey Reid's 20th Anniversary Bash SGS founder and local acoustic guitar hero released his 1st LP in Sept of 1982, He will release a special retrospective double CD and have a celebration concert. This will be a rare local concert for Harvey. |
Sun Sept 22 2002- 7pm Portsmouth, NH |
| Catfish Keith Blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith is one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time., Catfish plays infectious swamp rhythms and old-fashioned virtuoso guitar music from the rural South. | Sunday Oct 20, 2002 7pm Inn on the Blues York Beach, Maine |
| Seacoast Guitarist Showcase Special concert and CD release party featuring 7 of our best local guitarists, including Chris O'Neill, Denny Breau, Randy Armstrong, Dan Miner, Jim Gallant, Lincoln Meyers & Harvey Reid. |
Sun Nov. 3 2002 7pm |
| Harvey Reid returns with his ever-popular Christmas Concert for the 4th year | Friday Dec 20, 2002 7pm First Parish Church Dover, NH |
Winter & Spring 2002
| David Surette Our local (and nationally renowned) Celtic guitar hero finally does an SGS concert. David is a master of both flatpicked and fingerstyle guitar, and is a brilliant mandolin and bouzouki player. | Sunday Jan 6 2002 4pm (early show!) York Public Library (lower level in community room) |
| Michael Johnson Acoustic (and pop) guitar legend makes his first area appearance. One of the great singers, guitar players and performers of our time, remarkably unknown, in spite of having had 2 #1 country hits, a #1 pop hit, AND a #1 R&B hit. Also taught Leo Kottke how to play. And he's funny. | Workshop and Concert Sunday Feb 10 2002 The Stone Church. Newmarket NH Workshop 3pm Concert 7pm |
| Pat Donohue A return engagement with the Minnesota fingerpicking master you hear on Prairie Home Companion. Our last show with Pat sold out quickly, and this one will be no different. He is one of the great guitarists of all time, and a good singer/songwriter and a very funny guy also. | Sun Mar 24 2002- 7pm Unitarian Church, Portsmouth, NH |
| Les Sampou Boston-based recording artist known for her powerful, lyric-driven music. She's won many prestigious awards including The New Folk Songwriting Award at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, Best New Artist from WUMB FM 91.9 FM in Boston and finalist in the Acoustic Underground competition. She is a strong guitarist and exciting performer. Lots of acoustic blues. Guitarist Pat Kirtley will play a special guest set. |
Sun May 19 2002- 7pm York Beach, Maine |
Fall - 2001
| Dick
Gaughan - back by popular demand,
legendary Scottish singer and guitarist .
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Sun Sept 9, 2001 7PM |
| Seacoast Songwriter Showcase Celebration of local songwriters (Hopefully the first of many...) with Cormac McCarthy, Peter Black, Tom Richter, Joyce Andersen, Kate Redgate, Craig Werth, & Heidi Batchelder | Nov 11- 7PM Unitarian (South) Church Portsmouth NH |
| Harvey Reid returns with his ever-popular Christmas Concert for the 3rd year | Friday Dec 21- 7pm First Parish Church Dover, NH |
Spring - 2001
| Stephen
Bennett - National Fingerpicking & flatpicking Guitar
Champion now plays the harp guitar, a centuries-old member of the guitar
family with an extra neck and more strings.
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Sun Mar 11, 2001 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Chris
Proctor - A giant of modern fingerstyle guitar in a rare Seacoast
appearance |
Sun Apr 22, 2001 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| David Francey - A fabulous singer-songwriter & new discovery from Canada. | Sun May 20, 2001 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Mary Flower - Queen of the acoustic blues. Champion guitar picker, songwriter and interpeter of Delta blues. | Sun Jun 10, 2001 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
Fall - 2000
| Preston
Reed - an amazing experimental acoustic guitarist
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Sun Sep 10, 2000 - 7PM
Inn on the Blues - York, ME
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| Buddy Mondlock & Carol Elliot - SGS begins its Songwriters Series with two highly respected songwriters from Nashville. | Sun Oct 15, 2000 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Maria Zemantauski - original and traditional Flamenco guitarist |
Sun Nov 19, 2000 - 7PM |
| Harvey Reid returns with his Christmas Concert |
December 22- 7PM |
Spring - 2000
| Pat
Donohue - National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion and regular
guitarist on The Praire Home Companion
SOLD OUT!!! |
Sun Mar 19, 2000 7PM - The Mill
Pond Center, Durham NH
(with Dave Gerard/ opener) |
| Dick
Gaughan- Legendary Scottish ballad singer and guitarist |
Sun Apr 16, 2000 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Dan Crary - One of the world's greatest flatpick guitarists. | Sun May 7, 2000 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Al Petteway & Amy White - award winning Celtic duo. | Sun Jun 11, 2000 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
Fall - 1999
| Catfish Keith - Acoustic bluesman extraordinaire | Sun Sept 19, 1999 - 7PM Inn on the Blues - York, ME |
| Leo Kottke - This concert being put on by Heptunes and is being co-promoted by the SGS. We are thrilled whenever any promoter brings a notable guitarist to the area and we want to inform our members and friends about it. There will be an SGS table at the concert to announce the formation of our organization and to sell memberships. Tickets go on sale 9/7 at Rockbottom Records in Portsmouth, Acoustic Outfitters in Stratham, Main St Music in Durham, Dyno Records in Newburyport, and by phone at 978-329-0708. | Fri Oct 1, 1999 - 8PM Unitarian Church, Portsmouth, NH |
| The Coming of Winter - Concert featuring Harvey Reid & Brian Silber. This is Harvey's first full concert in the Seacoast area in 2 years! | Sat Oct 2, 1999 - 8PM Unitarian Church, Portsmouth, NH |
| Bennett & Lorraine Hammond (guitar, harp,dulcimer,banjo) The masters of traditional music in New England | Sun Nov 21, 1999 - 7:30PM Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor, ME |
| Christmas Concert with Harvey Reid | Fri Dec 17, 1999 - 7:30PM First Parish Church, Dover, NH |
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