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________________________2004 TRADITIONAL ARTS & FOLKLIFE LISTINGALPHABETICAL LISTING
ART ANDERSONLOOM BUILDER & WOODEN TOY MAKER
Programs Offered: Workshops and demonstrations for children of all age groups.
Contact Information: Art Anderson, PO Box 268, Marlow, NH, 03456, 603/[email protected]
NORMA BADGER GEORGESHAKER POPLARWARE MAKER
Programs Offered: Small demonstrations in schools and hands-on workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Norma Badger George, 107 Mountain Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/228-8217
PAMILA BARTLETTTRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND RUG HOOKING
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for allage groups.
Contact Information: Pamila Bartlett, 153 Mudgett Hill Road, Loudon, NH, 03307, 603/783-9848
SARAH BAUHANIRISH FLUTIST & PICCOLO PLAYER
Programs Offered: Small performances in schools and hands-on workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Sarah Bauhan, PO Box 443, Dublin, NH, 03444, 603/563-8020
Notes: Sarah Bauhan is often accompanied by other Irish musicians found in this Listing.
GALEN BEALESHAKER POPLARWARE
Galen was taught the fancy craft of Shaker poplarware by Eldress Bertha Lindsay and Eldress GertrudeSule, while she was working at Canterbury Shaker Village as an herbalist and craft coordinator. Alongwith Roger and Marjorie Gibbs, Galen worked to master the craft. Together they formed Beale &Gibbs around 1986. Galen has been demonstrating and producing poplarware containers for museums
and collectors ever since. She has lectured on poplarware and taught classes at many of the Shakervillages and has spoken for Elderhostel groups, Shaker Seminar groups, and Shaker Studies courses.She co-authored the Berkshire House publication Shaker Baskets and Poplarware.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at community locations such aslibraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in the Merrimack Valley, Dartmouth Sunapee,White Mountains and Great North Woods regions. Interested in presenting demonstrations for all agesand workshops with adults. Available for evening presentations summer, fall and winter.
Contact Information: Galen Beale, 34 Oxbow Pond Road, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4515,[email protected]
JACK BEARDFOLKLORIST: NEW ENGLAND & TRADITIONAL ETHNIC MUSIC
Programs Offered: Fieldwork, presentations and lectures for adults.
Contact Information: Jack Beard, 404 Critchett Rd, Candia, NH, 03034, 603/483-8000,[email protected]
ANDRE BELANGERSIGN CARVER & PAINTER
Programs Offered: Presentations and workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Andre Belanger, 276 Pleasant St, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/752-2787
BLAKE MOUNTAIN BANDNEW ENGLAND SQUARE DANCE BAND
Band Members: Lester Bradley (guitar and calling), David Bradley (bass and vocals), George Loring(mandolin, banjo and button accordion) , Ginny Loring (fiddle button accordion, auto harp and vocals),and Bernard Merrill (Dobro guitar).
Programs Offered: Square dances for a variety of age groups, primarily in the Lakes Region andNorth Country.
Contact Information: Lester Bradley, RR1 Box 612, Thornton, NH, 03223, 603/745-8037, 603/536-8808, [email protected]
Notes: See Lester Bradley’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.
RICHARD BLOCKCAPE BRETON, CELTIC & CONTRA DANCE MUSICIAN: GUITAR & BASS
Programs Offered: Performances and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for allage groups.
Contact Information: Richard Block, 63 Loveren Mill Road, Antrim, NH, 03440, 603/588-2552
Notes: Performs with his son Brendan Carey-Block also found in ths Listing.
ELWIN "SHORTY" BOULETFRANCO-AMERICAN "BONES" PLAYER
Programs Offered: Small and large performances and hands-on workshops in playing and carving"spoons & bones" for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Shorty Boulet, 47 Prospect St, Whitefield, NH, 03598, 603/837-9808
BOB BOYNTONOX YOKE MAKER & SQUARE DANCE CALLER
Programs Offered: Yoke making: Demonstrations and workshops for small groups, teenagers andadults. Square dance calling: Small to medium-sized dances of all ages. Presenter would need to booka musical group separately, ask Bob Boynton for contacts.
Contact Information: Bob Boynton, 220 Mansion Rd, Dunbarton, NH, 03045, 603/774-4412
LESTER BRADLEYSQUARE DANCE MUSICIAN: GUITAR & CALLING
Contact Information: Lester Bradley, 315 Thornton Road, Thornton, NH, 03223, 603/745-8037,[email protected]
Notes: See Blake Mountain Band’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
JEANNE BRINKWESTERN ABENAKI SPLIT ASH & SWEET GRASS BASKET MAKER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals,and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with groups of all ages. Availableyear-round.
Contact Information: Jeanne Brink, 130 Tremont St, Barre, VT, 05641, 802/479-0594,[email protected], www.avc.org
GERARD BRUNELLEFRANCO-AMERICAN WOODCARVER SPECIALIZING IN CANES
Programs Offered: Please contact Gerard Brunelle for more information.
Contact Information: Gerard Brunelle, PO Box 5157, Laconia, NH, 03247, 603/336-4168
ALANNA LEE CALLENDRELLOIRISH VOCALIST & DANCER
Programs Offered: Performances and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for allage groups.
Contact Information: Alanna Lee Callendrello, 63 Old Town Farm Road, Exeter, NH, 03833,603/778-1998, [email protected]
Notes: Performs with her mother Regina Delaney from the New Hampshire Artist Roster and thisListing.
BRENDAN CAREY-BLOCKNEW ENGLAND & CAPE BRETON FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Workshops and dance programs at schools for groups of all ages. Small and largeconcert appearances accompanied by his father Richard Block on guitar, also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Brendan Carey-Block, 63 Loveren Mill Rd, Antrim, NH, 03440, 603/588-2552,[email protected]
OMAR CLAIRMONTTRADITIONAL FURNITURE MAKER: WINDSOR CHAIRS
Programs Offered: Please contact Omar Clairmont for more information.
Contact Information: Omar Clairmont, PO Box 194, Gilmanton, NH, 03237, 603/267-6685
MARY T. CONNOLLYIRISH DANCE
Mary’s parents were from Galway, Ireland. She started Irish step dancing at the age of 6 while growingup in Boston. Her family regularly attended ceili dances at local church halls, a tradition that goes backto the 8th century in Ireland when social life revolved around music and dance. Mary has beenteaching Irish dance in the Upper Valley since 1996. Her students perform at nursing homes, seniorcenters and local festivals. She sponsors ceili dances with live Irish music two to thee times a yearwhere students perform and the public is invited to learn the dances. She holds a dance camp forchildren each summer.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, workshops, and ceili dances at schools, libraries,historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Prefers to work in the Dartmouth-Sunapee, the WhiteMountain and Great North Woods regions. Interested in working with school aged Kindergartenthrough high school, college students, adults and the elderly. Available day or evening and year-round.
Contact Information: Mary T. Connolly, 38 Tunis Road, Hanover, NH, 03755, 603/632-9325,[email protected]
KAREN COOKSPINNER & KNITTER
Programs Offered: Please contact Karen Cook for more information.
Contact Information: Karen Cook, 1976 Stoneybrook Rd, Grantham, NH, 03753, 603/863-2096
ALAN COTEFRANCO-AMERICAN SINGER
Programs Offered: Small performances for all ages. Venues include heritage festivals, agriculturalfairs, soirees, and schools.
Contact Information: Alan Cote, 488 Pingree Hill Rd, Auburn, NH, 03032, 603/624-0972, [email protected]
Notes: Alan is often accompanied by his mother Fabienne Cote on accordion, sisters Anne McManusand Monica Porter, and brother-in law Earl Porter on guitar not found in this Listing but can bereached through Alan.
DEBRA COTTRELLFOLKLORIST: FARM CRAFTS & OCCUPATIONAL TRADITIONS
Programs Offered: Presentations, consulting, and lectures for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Debra Cottrell, PO Box 250, Tamworth, NH, 03886, 603/323-3359, 603/323-7591
DAVID COURTBLACKSMITH
Programs Offered: Hands-on workshops and lectures at a variety of community settings in theMerrimack Valley and at David's shop in Northfield. Interested in working with ages 12 and up.Available any time of day, primarily in the spring and winter months.
Contact Information: David Court, 291 Bay Hill Rd, Northfield, NH, 03276, 603/286-3097
HILDY DANFORTHHAND SPINNER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops featuring hand spinning with spindlesand spinning wheels using natural fibers at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, andmuseums in the White Mountain region and The Great North Woods. Interested in working withKindergarten through 4th grade and adults. Available year-round.
Contact Information: Hildy Danforth, 725 North Road, Shelburne, NH, 03581, 603/466-2621,[email protected]
MICHAEL DAUNFLY TYER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events forsmall groups of six or less.
Contact Information: Michael Daun, PO Box 238, Chocura, NH, 03817, 603/323-2332
REGINA DELANEYIRISH HARPIST, SINGER & DANCER
Regina sings in Irish and English in the sean nos style (ornamented and unaccompanied) and alsoaccompanies herself on harp. She has studied Irish harping with Aine Minogue and classical harp withStephanie Curcio in the U.S. and in Ireland with Janet Harbison and the Belfast Harp Orchestra.Comhaltas Ceoltori awarded Regina a scholarship to study harp in Ireland as part of their LivingTraditions Award. She also performs hard and soft shoe step dancing, ceili (group) and set dancing,teaches ceili dancing in local schools, and calls ceili dances. In 1999, Regina was selected to representNew Hampshire at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. where she performed Irishtunes, ballads, stepdancing, taught ceili dancing and Irish children's crafts, and demonstrated Irishcooking. In a residency program, the children's efforts would be presented like an Irish house party orsiamsa (evening of entertainment) including music, dance, stories and recitations.
Programs Offered: Presentations of dance, storytelling, song, and history of Irish culture withaudience participation of all age groups in schools, civic groups, nursing homes, etc. Regina plays withother Irish musicians also in this Listing.
Contact Information: Regina Delaney, 63 Old Town Farm Rd, Exeter, NH, 03833, 603/[email protected]
Notes: Regina Delaney also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
MARY DESROSIERSNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE CALLER & SINGER
Mary DesRosiers is an accomplished caller of old and new dances, an engaging teacher, and a veteranfolk singer. She has taught the dance styles and singing games of New England to audiences ofpreschoolers through seniors in town halls, schools, and camps across the country. A versatile artist,Mary enjoys singing for audiences of all ages, specializing in traditional American music. Her debutrecording Yonder Come Day was named one of the "notable" recordings for children by the AmericanLibrary Association. Mary's recent work in researching and recording the songs from Laura IngallsWilder's Little House books has brought her national recognition.
Programs Offered: Small interactive group presentations for children in schools, family camps, elder-hostels, and teacher conferences. Special presentations available for the developmentally handicappedand for people in wheelchairs.
Contact Information: Mary DesRosiers, 7 Lampman Rd, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3455,[email protected]
Notes: Mary DesRosiers also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
RICHARD "DICK" DIONNECULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: BEE KEEPING TRADITIONS
Programs Offered: Presentations to school children, garden clubs, elderly homes, or civic groups,including firemen and police associations.
Contact Information: Dick Dionne, 42 Highland St, Hudson, NH, 03051, 603/883-3068
FRED DOLANWILDFOWL CARVER
Programs Offered: Lecture and slide presentations on the history of New England decoys and theirmakers. Hands-on workshops with adults. Fred works with his wife, Linda Dolan, also found in thisListing.
Contact Information: Fred Dolan, 161 Barn Door Gap Road, Strafford, NH, 03884, 603/269-5221,[email protected]
LINDA DOLANPRESENTER FOR WILDFOWL CARVING
Programs Offered: Presentations and lectures for groups of all ages. Linda works with her husbandFred Dolan also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Linda Dolan, 161 Barn Door Gap Road, Strafford, NH, 03884, 603/269-5221
DAN DUSTINTRADITIONAL WOODEN SPOON MAKER AND HAND HEWING
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and lectures at schools, libraries, historicsocieties, museums, and lecture halls throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with groups ofall ages. Available year-round.
Contact Information: Dan Dustin, 1107 Penacook Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/746-5683,[email protected]
MICHAEL EASTMANCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: HISTORY & CRAFTS
Programs Offered: Hands on workshop and lectures at schools, libraries, historic societies, andmuseums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with Kindergarten through high schoolage students. Available year-round.
Contact Information: Michael Eastman, PO Box 115, Jefferson, NH, 03583, 603/466-5226,[email protected]
MARK FAVORITEFLY TYER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops with children and adults.
Contact Information: Mark Favorite, 7 Dustin Terrace, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/330-3267
KEVIN FIFESTONE WALL BUILDING
Kevin grew up in the township of Canterbury, NH. He specializes in the traditional skill of dry-laid ordry stack stonewalls, which are made without the use of mortar to hold them together. He has doneextensive work in restoring historic field stone walls, as well as building new ones in the traditionalstyle. Kevin is also a skilled craftsmen in splitting and laying up granite foundations, walls, steps, andfireplaces. He has taught dry laid stonewall workshops at the Canterbury Shaker Village, Fells Estatein Newbury, NH and Sanborn Mills in Loudon, NH. Kevin was selected to represent New Hampshireat the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the expanded recreation at Celebrate NH Culture festivalin the traditional of stone wall building and granite work.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at community locations such as historicsocieties, fairs, festivals, and museums. Because of the nature of the tradition, presentations andworkshops are more practically held outdoors. Prefers to work in the Merrimack Valley and WhiteMountain regions. Interested in working with adults. Available spring, summer and fall during the day.
Contact Information: Kevin Fife, 259 Bean Hill Road, Northfield, NH, 03276, 603/286-2242,[email protected]
BARBARA FISHERTRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND RUG BRAIDER
Programs Offered: Please contact Barbara Fisher for more information.
Contact Information: Barbara Fisher, PO Box 2154, Sunapee, NH, 03255, 603/863-1139
JOSH FIXLERPRIMITIVE BOW (SELF BOW) & ARROW MAKER
Programs Offered: Hands-on demonstrations and workshops at schools, festivals, and communityevents for all age groups.
Contact Information: Josh Fixler, 34 Jennifer Drive, Chester, NH, 03036, 603/887-2341
MARINA NAZAROVA FORBESRUSSIAN ART HISTORY, ICON PAINTER & STORYTELLER
Programs Offered: Lectures and demonstrations in schools, libraries, historical societies, fairs,festivals, museums, and lecture halls throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with people ofall ages. Available year-round
Contact Information: Marina Nazarova Forbes, 16 Hillside Dr, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/332-2255, [email protected]
STEPHANIE GARDNERPRESENTER FOR CANOE BUILDING AND STONE WALL BUILDING
Programs Offered: Presentations and lectures to an audience of 5 to 20 people for all age groups.Stephanie works with her partner Jay Trayner also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Stephanie Gardner, 30 Joppa Rd, Warner, NH, 03278, 603/456-3418
SARA GLINESFOLK DOLL MAKER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations in schools and hands-on workshops with children and adultsfocusing on creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Contact Information: Sara Glines, Box 1056 Randolph Hill Rd, Randolph, NH, 03570, 603/466-2060, 603/466-5033, [email protected]
GRANITE STATESMEN OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY OF NASHUABARBERSHOP HARMONY
The Granite Statesmen is the Nashua Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and was founded in1955. The full chorus has approximately 80 members and within this are several quartets who canperform or teach independently. The Nashua chapter draws its members largely from southern NewHampshire and northeastern Massachusetts and several people have been in the chapter for over 30years. The Granite Statesmen put on several shows a year including a Spring show held in bothNashua and Manchester and a Christmas Cabaret held in Nashua. The group can perform in differentconfigurations (quartets to full chorus) depending upon purpose of the event. Their fees are flexibleand depend largely on the number of chorus members performing. On occasion, they donate aperformance for a worthy cause.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, lectures, and hands on workshops at schools,community locations such as libraries, historic societies, lecture halls, fairs, festivals, and museums.Their primary focus is on performing but they are available for vocal lessons and to coach existingquartets and choruses. Interested in working with school-aged children Kindergarten through highschool, college students, adults and the elderly statewide. They are available year-round.
Contact Information: Gordon Clarke, PO Box 3880, Nashua, NH, 03061-3880, 603/886-7464,[email protected]
ARNOLD GRATON, JRCOVERED BRIDGE, HISTORIC RESTORATION & TIMBER FRAMER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at historical societies, fairs, festivals, and museumsthroughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with adults. Available year-round, primarily onweekends.
Contact Information: Arnold Graton, Jr, 56 Washington St, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-0351,[email protected]
GUZMAN FAMILY SINGERSMEXICAN MUSIC
Maria and Bernardo Guzman present their family heritage of singing together the songs of theirhomeland Mexico. Bernardo plays guitar and is joined by his wife Maria for vocals. Their twoteenaged children Bernardo and Monica often join them. Their songs range from popular songs of thecountryside to special songs for holidays, especially Christmas.
Preferred activities and age groups: Performances at community locations such as libraries, historicsocieties, fairs, festivals, and museums statewide. Interested in performances and workshops withadults and youth. Available for evening and weekend presentations year round.
Contact Information: Maria & Bernardo Guzman, 17 Cinnamon Ridge Road, Somersworth, NH,03878, 603/692-6507, [email protected]
R.P. HALECRAFTSMAN/CALLIGRAPHER/MUSICIAN/HISTORIAN
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and workshops on the historical traditions ofcalligraphy, illustration and bookbinding, wood-engraving, gilding, printing, and music of NewEngland. Performance with harpsichord, hammer dulcimer, and piano.
Contact Information: R.P. Hale, 59 Penacook St, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-7516,[email protected]
Notes: Musical instruments played: harpsichord, hammer dulcimer, and piano. R.P. Hale also appearsin the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
THOMAS H. HALLAMERICAN FOLK SONGS
Tom has been learning, listening to, collecting, and singing traditional folk songs for nearly 60 years.Tom learned some of his repertoire from his grandfather who sang folk songs and went on to researchand sing with many other collectors of traditional songs. Tom now has a large repertoire of traditionalsongs that covers various stages of American history—labor songs, sea chanties, Irish ballads andmore. He has given hundreds of performances in clubs, coffeehouses, museum and concert halls andhas helped to organize countless folk music festivals. Tom is currently a member of the board of
directors for the Indian Neck Folk Festival. He hosts a weekly singing session at the Press Room pubin Portsmouth and a monthly session for sea shanties and fo’c’s’le ballads.
Programs Offered: Performances, hands-on workshops, and lectures at schools and communitylocations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Prefers to work in theSeacoast region of New Hampshire. Interested in working with high school and college students, andadults. Available year-round day or evening.
Contact Information: Thomas H. Hall, PO Box 4402, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 603/942-7604,[email protected]
MICHAEL HARDEWILDFOWL CARVER
Programs Offered: Please contact Michael Harde for more information.
Contact Information: Michael B. Harde, 141 Main St, PO Box 536, Marlborough, NH, 03455,603/876-3735
FINNEGAN HEWITTNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE MUSICIAN: PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
Programs Offered: Contra dance concerts and performances.
Contact Information: Finnegan Hewitt, 9 Center Pond Road, Marlborough, NH, 03455, 603/847-9513
CHRISTOPHER HILL MORSEETCHING & PRINT MAKER
Programs Offered: Lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and slide shows on the heritage, etching,and printmaking for all age groups.
Contact Information: Christopher Hill Morse, RR1 Box 690, Grafton, NH, 03240, 603/523-7997
ROBERT "BOB" HOLZHAUSERPRIMITIVE BOW (SELF BOW) & ARROW MAKER
Programs Offered: Please contact Bob Holzhauser for more information.
Contact Information: Bob Holzhauser, 106 Fordway Ext, Derry, NH, 03038, 603/434-0569, 603/434-4440, [email protected], www.silverarrowarchery.com
JOHN HUTTONPRESENTER FOR DRAFT ANIMALS & LOGGING
Programs Offered: Lectures on the history of farming and logging with draft animals (horses andoxen).
Contact Information: John Hutton, 163 Winnicutt Rd, Stratham, NH, 03885, 603/772-4026
GARRY KALAJIANBLACKSMITH
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops if a suitable studio exists for smallgroups. Available year round.
Contact Information: Garry Kalajian, 135 Hall Street, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/224-6827, 603/223-4196, [email protected]
HANS KAUFHOLDSTONE & MONUMENT CARVER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands on workshops for small groups of all ages, preferablyat his shop in Peterborough. Hans works with his wife, Roberta Kaufold, also found in this Listing.Available late spring, summer, and fall.
Contact Information: Hans Kaufhold, 72 Concord St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-6959
ROBERTA KAUFHOLDPRESENTER FOR STONE & MONUMENT CARVING
Programs Offered: Please contact Roberta Kaufold for more information. Roberta works with herhusband Hans Kaufold also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Roberta Kaufhold, 72 Concord St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-6959
DAVID KENNARDWORKING WITH SHEEP DOGS
David trains and works with border collies primarily in raising sheep. His presentations showcase thetraditional skills of training border collies and traditional methods of working sheep. Demonstrationsare educational and interactive. He believes is it important for people living in urban environments to
learn more about the tradition of sheep farming, a significant aspect of New Hampshire’s agriculturalheritage. Typically, a full demonstration involves four to six border collies and six to eight sheep. Anenclosed area is required for the demonstration and if one is not available, Dave can set up fencing inan open field for an additional fee.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations held outdoors at fairs, festivals, and museum settings. Interestedin working with school aged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and theelderly. David is often accompanied by his son Colin. They are available statewide in the summer andfall for daytime presentations only.
Contact Information: David Kennard, 167 Sunset Hill-Chesham, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3464, 603/827-2999, [email protected]
STAN KNOWLESCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: FORESTRY
Programs Offered: Please contact Stan Knowles for more information.
Contact Information: Stan Knowles, 3 Cherry Rd, North Hampton, NH, 03862, 603/964-8241
KEVIN KOOCHINESE DANCE
Programs Offered: Demonstratons and performances at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs,festivals, and museums. Prefers to work in the Merrimack Valley region, but can travel with specialarrangements. Interested in working with school aged children Kindergarten through high school,college students, adults and the elderly. Available year-round.
Contact Information: Kevin Koo, 10 Cliff Road, Nashua, NH, 03062, 603/888-1841,[email protected]
FRED KRETCHMANFLY ROD MAKER
Programs Offered: Please contact Fred Kretchman for more information.
Contact Information: Fred Kretchman, 18-4 Tonella Rd, Milford, NH, 03055, 603/673-9373,603/672-1972, 603/673-6121, [email protected]
BRIAN LAMARRECHAINSAW CARVER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops for all ages.
Contact Information: Brian Lamarre, 44 Route 2, Shelburne, NH, 03581, 603/466-2849
DAVID LAMBTRADITIONAL FURNITURE MAKER
Programs Offered: Please contact David Lamb for more information.
Contact Information: David Lamb, 228 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-9912
LAMPREY RIVER BANDNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE BAND
Band Members: David Cousineau (upright acoustic bass), Sarah Hydorn (flute), Burt Feintuch (fiddle),Steve Panish (fiddle), Terry Traub (piano), and Peter Yarensky (hammered dulcimer and calling).
Programs Offered: Contra dance music for dances and community events primarily in the Seacoastarea.
Contact Information: Peter Yarensky, 213 Hall Rd, Barrington, NH, 03825, 603/664-2513,[email protected]
Notes: See Peter Yarensky’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.
WILSON LANGLOISFRENCH CANADIAN FIDDLING
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and hands-on workshops at a variety of settings inthe Nashua area only. Interested in working with adults and the elderly. Available any time of day,primarily in the summer months.
Contact Information: Wilson Langlois, 9 Ninth St, Nashua, NH, 03060, 603/889-0631
DONA LARSENNORWEGIAN KNITTER & COOK
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at festivals and in schools for groups ofall ages.
Contact Information: Dona Larsen, 68 Marne Ave, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/[email protected]
DUDLEY LAUFMANOLD TIME BARN & SQUARE DANCE FIDDLER & CALLER
Dudley Laufman is a 2001 recipient of the New Hampshire Folk Heritage Governors' Arts Award.
Contact Information: Dudley Laufman, PO Box 61, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4719, 603/783-9578, [email protected], www.laufman.org
Notes: See Two Fiddles’ separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
JACQUELINE LAUFMANOLD TIME BARN & SQUARE DANCE FIDDLER
Contact Information: Jacqueline Laufman, PO Box 61, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4719,603/783-9578, [email protected], www.laufman.org
Notes: See Two Fiddles’ separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
HOWARD LYONSCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: HISTORY & MUSIC
Programs Offered: Performances and lectures in schools, libraries, historical societies, fairs, festivals,museums, and lecture halls throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with people of all ages.Available year-round.
Contact Information: Howard Lyons, PO Box 557, Franconia, NH, 03580, 603/[email protected]
MEGAN MARSHSCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCER
Programs Offered: Small performances and demonstrations in schools and hands-on workshops forgroups of all ages.
Contact Information: Megan Marsh, 922 Elm St, Suite 315, Manchester, NH, 03101, 603/621-9949,[email protected]
Notes: See the New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts’ separate entry in this Listing for moreinformation.
JOEL MCCARTYTIMBER FRAMER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Joel McCarty, 222 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, 03602-9722, 603/[email protected], www.tfguild.org
BOB MCQUILLENCONTRA DANCE PIANO & ACCORDION PLAYER
Bob McQuillen is a 1997 recipient of the New Hampshire Folk Heritage Governors' Arts Award.
Contact Information: Bob McQuillen, 27 Granite St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-9805
MAGGIE MEFFENSCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCER
Programs Offered: Performances at festivals, schools, and community events for all ages. Pleasecontact Maggie Meffen for more information.
Contact Information: Maggie Meffen, 27 Pleasant Street, Greenville, NH, 03048, 603/878-4198
Notes: See New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts’ separate entry in this Listing for moreinformation.
RODNEY MILLER & DAVID SURRETTENEW ENGLAND DUET: FIDDLE & GUITAR/MANDOLIN
Programs Offered: School performances, hands-on workshops with children or adults in instrumenttechniques and repertoire, and concert hall performances. Also work with several New England contradance callers and can do school dances and concerts.
Contact Information: Rodney Miller, 111 Brimstone Corner Rd, Antrim, NH, 03440, 603/588-2655,[email protected]
Notes: Alt. Contact David Surrette, PO Box 4225, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 207/384-8151. See DavidSurette’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.
DAVID MILLSTONENEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE CALLER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, concerts, and workshops at schools, festivals,dance camps, grange and town halls. Often performs with contra dance bands found in this Listing.
Contact Information: David Millstone, 176 Farnum Hill Rd, Lebanon, NH, 03766, 603/488-2950,[email protected]
SYLVIA MISKOESCOTTISH & NEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE ACCORDIONIST
Programs Offered: Small performances for groups of all ages. Often accompanied by other Scottishand New England contra dance musicians.
Contact Information: Sylvia Miskoe, 102 Little Pond Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-6546,[email protected]
TERRY MOORETRADITIONAL FURNITURE MAKER
Programs Offered: Slide show presentations to young adults and up. Available statewide.
Contact Information: Terry Moore, 11 Summer St, Newport, NH, 03773, 603/863-4795
BOB MORINFRANCO-AMERICAN WOODCARVER
Programs Offered: Small presentations on French-Canadian family traditions and woodcarving forgroups of all ages. Available primarily in the Berlin area.
Contact Information: Reverend Bob Morin, 49 Whittemore Ave, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/752-3472,603/752-4810
CHRYSANTHE NAGIOSTRADITIONAL GREEK COOK
Programs Offered: Small performances in schools and lecture workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Chrysanthe Nagios, 19 Maple Dr, Bedford, NH, 03110, 603/472-3853
Notes: Chrysanthe works with her daughter, Helen Pervanas also found in this Listing.
BEVERLY NEMETZ
EARLY-AMERICAN DECORATIVE PAINTER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops in a variety of community settings for groups ofall ages.
Contact Information: Beverley Nemetz, PO Box 550, Rumney, NH, 03326, 603/786-2604
NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF SCOTTISH ARTSSCOTTISH MUSIC & DANCE
Gordon Webster (Highland pipes), Lezlie Paterson Webster (Highland Bagpipes & Scottish dance)
Programs Offered: School and community performances as soloists, as a duet or with Highlanddancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults and workshops with pipers/pipebands.
Contact Information: Gordon & Lezlie Webster, 84 Branch Turnpike #118, Concord, NH, 03301,603/227-0207, 603/621-9949, [email protected]
Notes: See Gordon Webster, Lezlie Paterson Webster, Maggie Meffen and Megan Marsh’s separateentries in this Listing for more information.
JOHN & GAYLE NEWMANSCOTTISH BAGPIPING
Programs Offered: This father-daughter team can provide performances at schools, libraries, historicsocieties, fairs, festivals and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with schoolaged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and the elderly. Available year-round.Contact Information: John P. Newman, RFD 1 Box 350B, Old Mountain Road, Northwood, NH,03261, 603/942-7018, 603/942-8696, [email protected], www.mv.com/ipusers/hlandpipes
JOEL NORDHOLMDOG SLED MAKER
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and talks at a variety of settings for all age groups. Please contactJoel Nordholm for more information.
Contact Information: Joel Nordholm, 17 Mill St, Tilton, NH, 03276, 603/286-4434
NORTHERN SPYNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE BAND
Band Members: Rick Barrows (mandolin and mandola), Carol Compton (piano), Margaret Fanning(hammered dulcimer), Alan Graham (guitar, bones), David Murray (flutes), Bill Shepard (fiddle andclogging), Mary Jo Slattery (guitar), and Andrew Stewart (fiddle).
Programs Offered: Contra dance band based in Upper Valley region.
Contact Information: Andrew Stewart, Moose Mountain, RR2 Box 97, Enfield, NH, 03748, 603/632-7543, [email protected]
Notes: See Andrew T. Stewart’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.
ALICE OGDENBROWN-ASH BASKET MAKER
Alice has been a basketmaker for more than 20 years. The materials she uses are gathered andharvested from local areas of NH. She uses the traditional methods of stripping off layers of growthrings from Black Ash trees to supply her with basket splints. In 1995, Alice received a regional artistfellowship from the New England Foundation for the Arts. She is a long time member of the League ofNH Craftsmen, annually demonstrating at their fair in Sunapee where she won the "Best in TraditionalDesign Award" in 1991. Alice had her work displayed on the White House Christmas tree as part ofthe "Year of the American Crafts 1993". She has been featured on the Boston TV show EveningMagazine, and her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, New Hampshire Profiles, and the 1995Directory of Traditional Crafts in Early American Life magazine.
Programs Offered: Demonstrations, workshops, and lectures in a variety of community settings forgroups of all ages.
Contact Information: Alice Ogden, Flaghold Road, West Franklin, NH, 03235, 603/934-5012,[email protected]
Notes: Alice Ogden also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
OLD NEW ENGLANDNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE BAND
Band Members: Bob McQuillen (piano), Jane Orzechowski (Contra Dance & Swedish fiddle), andDeanna Stiles (fiddle and flute).
Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, workshops, and concerts for all groups of all ages.Based in Monadnock region but can perform statewide.
Contact Information: Bob McQuillen, 27 Granite St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-9805
Notes: See Bob McQuillen, Jane Orzechowski, and Deanna Stiles’ separate entries in this Listing formore information.
MICHAEL OLISZCZAKPOLISH FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Performances and lectures for groups of all ages. Often accompanied by DanBlajda and Gary Sredzienski, or appearing with a larger ensemble.
Contact Information: Michael Oliszczak, 205 Beech St, Manchester, NH, 03103, 603/641-0071
Notes: See Gary Sredzienski’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.
JULIEN OLIVIERFOLKLORIST: FRANCO-AMERICAN CULTURE
Programs Offered: Please contact Julien Olivier for more information.
Contact Information: Julien Olivier, 254 Beauty Hill Rd, Barrington, NH, 03825-3535, 603/664-2318
JANE ORZECHOWSKINEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE & SWEDISH FIDDLER
Contact Information: Jane Orzechowski, 334 Chandlers Mill Rd, Newport, NH, 03773, 603/542-8978
Notes: See Old New England and Sugar River String Band’s separate entries found in this Listing formore information.
FRANCIS ORZECHOWSKINEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE ACCORDION & PIANO
Contact Information: Francis Orzechowski, 335 Chandlers Mill Rd, Newport, NH, 03773, 603/542-8978
Notes: See Sugar River String Band’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
DEREK OWENSTONE WALL BUILDER & PRESENTER FOR STONE WORK
Programs Offered: Please contact Derek Owen for more information.
Contact Information: Derek Owen, 580 Brockway Rd, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, 603/225-2252
REBECCA PARKERTRADITIONAL YANKEE COOK
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and presentations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Rebecca Parker, 1080 Randolph Hill, Randolph, NH, 03570, 603/466-2332,[email protected]
HELEN PERVANASTRADITIONAL GREEK COOK
Programs Offered: Hands-on workshops and presentations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Helen Pervanas, 17 Birkdale Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110, 603/472-2249, 603/663-1058
Notes: Helen works with her mother, Chrysanthe Nagios also found in this Listing.
GARY POMERLEAUFRANCO-AMERICAN & BLUEGRASS FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Small performances, concerts, and workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Joe Pomerleau, 2 Old Tebbetts Rd, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/332-6937
Notes: Gary also works with see Joe Pomerleau also found in this Listing.
JOE POMERLEAUFRANCO-AMERICAN GUITARIST
Programs Offered: Small performances, concerts, and workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Joe Pomerleau, 2 Old Tebbetts Rd, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/332-6937
Notes: See Gary Pomerleau’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
JOE & GARY POMERLEAUFRANCO-AMERICAN DUET: GUITAR & FIDDLE
Programs Offered: Small performances, concerts, and workshops for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Joe & Gary Pomerleau, 2 Old Tebbetts Rd, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/332-6937
Notes: See Joe Pomerleau and Gary Pomerleau’s separate entries found in this Listing for moreinformation.
RUSELL EDMANDS POPEBLACKSMITH
Programs Offered: Please contact Rusell Pope for more information.
Contact Information: Rusell Pope, 32 North Main St, Newmarket, NH, 03857, 603/659-2595
DAVID PRICEFLINTLOCK RIFLE BUILDER & SCRIMSHAW ARTIST
Programs Offered: Please contact David Price for more information. David works with his wifeEsther Price also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: David Price, 136 Flintlock Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/746-3600,[email protected]
ESTHER PRICEPRESENTER FOR FLINTLOCK RIFLE BUILDING & SCRIMSHAW
Programs Offered: Please contact Esther Price for more information. Esther works with her husbandDavid Price also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Esther Price, 136 Flintlock Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/[email protected]
RON RAISELISCOOPERAGE (WOODEN BARREL MAKING)
Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at schools, fairs, festivals, and museums. Interestedin working with school aged children middle school through high school. Available summer and fallfor festivals and winter for school programs, primarily in the Seacoast area.
Contact Information: Ron Raiselis, PO Box 4059, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 207/339-0030
RAYMOND STREET KLEZMER BANDJEWISH KLEZMER BAND
Band Members: Sandra Dickens (vocals and tambourine), Nelson Frisselle (drums), Alan Green(vocals, clarinet, and saxophone), Alan Karlsberg (saxophone and clarinet), Fredrick Malkin (vocaland keyboard), Bruce Smith (electric bass), and Ruth Winer-Harris (accordion).
Programs Offered: Performances and concerts for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Ruth Winer-Harris, 25 Hampton Dr, Nashua, NH, 03063, 603/882-1866
HENRY & LARRY RIENDEAUFRANCO-AMERICAN DUET: GUITAR & FIDDLE
Larry and Henry are 1999 recipients of the New Hampshire Folk Heritage Governors' Arts Award.
Programs Offered: Performances and demonstrations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Henry Riendeau, 260 Burgess St, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/752-1424
Notes: Alt. Contact, Larry Riendeau 700 Kent St, Berlin, NH 03570, 603/752-5775
ROBERT "ROB" ROY ROBBSCOTTISH TARTAN WEAVER
Programs Offered: Please contact Robert Roy Robb for more information.
Contact Information: Robert Roy Robb, 1480 Old N. Main St, Unit 8, Laconia, NH, 03246-4607,603/528-0850
MARJORIE "MOOCHO" SALOMONJEWISH PRAYER SHAWL WEAVER
Programs Offered: Please contact Moocho Salomon for more information.
Contact Information: Moocho Salomon, 67 Davidson Ridge, Bethlehem, NH, 03574, 603/444-0224,[email protected], jewishart.org/salomon
MICHAEL SERPAIRISH BODHRAN PLAYER
Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, and concerts for groups of all ages. Oftenaccompanies other Irish musicians also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Michael Serpa, 224 Water Village Rd, Ossipee, NH, 03864, 603/539-8342
JOHN SIEGELTRADITIONAL FURNITURE MAKER: WOOD TURNING
Programs Offered: Please contact John Siegel for more information.
Contact Information: John Siegel, PO Box 6052, West Franklin, NH, 03235, 603/934-2765
CONOR SLEITHNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE MUSICIAN: PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
Programs Offered: Performances at festivals, schools, and community events with other NewEngland contra dance musicians. Please contact Conor Sleith and his mother, Mary DesRosiers, alsofound in this Listing.
Contact Information: Conor Sleith, 7 Lampman Road, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3455
DIANE SOUTHERPRESENTER FOR APPLE ORCHARDS & YANKEE COOKING
Programs Offered: Please contact Diane Souther for more information.
Contact Information: Diane Souther, 580 Mountain Rd, Concord, NH, 03301-1814, 603/224-8862
GARY SREDZIENSKIPOLISH & INTERNATIONAL ACCORDIONIST
Gary Sredzienski demonstrates the diversity of the piano accordion with a wide variety of stylesencompassing several continents. His solo recordings on his own Bellows Music label have landed himnational performances with various cultural organizations. Gary travels weekly throughout theNortheast and beyond performing in concerts, school residencies, festivals, senior centers/nursinghomes. He is continually involved in recording projects. In addition to performing for choral and dancegroups, Gary performs 1960's surf rock, traditional ethnic, and his accordion compositions with thePortsmouth based group, the "Serfs." He received an Artist Fellowship from the NH State Council onthe Arts in 1997 and represented NH at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1999. Gary also hosts a1950's style ethnic radio show weekly at WUNH-FM in Durham.
Programs Offered: Performances and lectures in schools, libraries, historical societies, fairs, festivals,museums, and lecture halls throughout New Hampshire. Two types of concerts available: "PolishMusic" or "World Accordion Music." Interested in working with people of all ages. Available year-round.
Contact Information: Gary Sredzienski, PO Box 361, Greenland, NH, 03840, 603/[email protected], www.GarySred.com
Notes: Gary Sredzienski also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
ANDREW T. STEWARTCOMMUNITY SCHOLAR: CONTRA DANCE & CAJUN STYLE FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Please contact Andrew Stewart for more information.
Contact Information: Andrew T. Stewart, Moose Mountain, RR2 Box 97, Enfield, NH, 03748,603/632-7543, [email protected]
Notes: Andrew Stewart plays with Northern Spy also found in this Listing.
JACOB STEWARTIRISH FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Concerts and presentations for adults. Often accompanied by other Irishmusicians also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Jacob Stewart, 53 Page St, Bow, NH, 03304, 603/224-6360
DEANNA STILESNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE FIDDLER & FLUTIST
Programs Offered: Concerts and demonstration for schools and hands-on workshops with a pennywhistle.
Contact Information: Deanna Stiles, 173 North Rd, Deerfield, NH, 03037, 603/463-9081
Notes: Deanna Stiles plays with Old New England also found in this Listing.
SUGAR RIVER STRING BANDNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE & SWEDISH MUSIC BAND
Group Members: Jane Orzechowski (Contra Dance & Swedish Fiddle), Francis Orzechowski(accordion and piano), Russell Orzechowski (fiddle), and Sophie Orzechowski (fiddle).
Programs Offered: Performances and demonstrations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Jane Orzechowski, 334 Chandlers Mill Rd, Newport, NH, 03773, 603/542-8978, [email protected]
Notes: See Jane Orzechowski and Francis Orzechowski’s separate entries found in this Listing.
DAVID SURRETTEGUITARIST & MANDOLIN PLAYER
Programs Offered: Performances, workshops, and demonstrations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: David Surrette, PO Box 4225, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 207/384-8151
Notes: See Rodney Miller/David Surette’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
BOB TAYLORWELDER & SCULPTOR
Programs Offered: Please contact Bob Taylor for more information.
Contact Information: Bob Taylor, PO Box 253, Alstead, NH, 03602, 603/835-6083
LUCIE THERRIENFRANCO-AMERICAN VOCALIST
Nationally and internationally acclaimed recording artist Lucie Therrien has presented programs ofcultural diversity in five continents. A performer, certified teacher, composer, linguist, and historian,her concerts contain repertoire in French, English and Spanish. She weaves entertaining andeducational information in story form for children or anecdotes for adults. Her publications include 12recordings, four videos, and three books. Lucie is available as a solo artist, accompanying her versatilevoice with piano, guitar and ethnic instruments, or with ensembles of duo, trio or quartet, adding brass,flute, percussion and keyboards. Music genres include folk, contemporary, jazz and originals, in well-crafted, exciting programs that delight all ages. Lucie was selected to represent New Hampshire at theSmithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. in 1999.
Programs Offered: Performances and lectures in schools, libraries, historical societies, fairs, festivals,museums, and lecture halls throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with people of all ages.Available year-round.
Contact Information: Lucie Therrien, PO Box 4721, Portsmouth, NH, 03802-4721, 603/430-9524,[email protected], www.LucieT.com
Notes: Lucie Therrien also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
MATTHEW THOMASCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: NEW ENGLAND HISTORY
Programs Offered: Please contact Matthew Thomas for more information.
Contact Information: Matthew Thomas, 225 South Rd, Fremont, NH, 03044, 603/895-4032
RYAN THOMSONNEW ENGLAND COUNTRY DANCING
Programs Offered: Demonstratons an performances at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs,festivals, and museums. Interested in working with school aged children Kindergarten through highschool, college students, adults and the elderly.
Contact Information: Ryan Thomson, 4 Elm Court, Newmarket, NH, 03857, 603/659-2658,[email protected]
OLGA TINESAFRICAN-AMERICAN GOSPEL SINGER
Programs Offered: Performances at festivals, schools, and community events for all age groups.Please contact Olga Tines for more information on solo or accompanied performances.
Contact Information: Olga Tines, 83 Legdewood Hills Drive, Nashua, NH, 03062, 603/595-9477
JORDAN TIRRELL-WYSOCKICELTIC & BARN DANCE FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Performance in schools, for dances, at historical societies, & agriculture fairs forgroups of all ages.
Contact Information: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, 50 Foster Rd, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4678
HARVEY TOLMANNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE & CAPE BRETON FIDDLER
Programs Offered: Dances and concerts for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Harvey Tolman, 6 Nubanusit Rd, Marlborough, NH, 03455, 603/827-3732
DOROTHY "DOT" TOWLERUG HOOKING
Programs Offered: Demonstrations at community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs,festivals, and museums. Interested in presenting to college students, adults and the elderly. Availablespring, summer, fall primarily in the White Mountains.
Contact Information: Dorothy Towle, Box 113, Intervale, NH, 03845, 603/356-5309,[email protected]
JAY TRAYNERBOAT BUILDER & PRESERVATIONIST
Programs Offered: Please contact Jay Trayner for more information. Jay works with his partnerStephanie Gardner, also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Jay Trayner, 30 Joppa Rd, Warner, NH, 03278, 603/456-3418
TIMM TRIPLETTNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE & IRISH PIANIST
Programs Offered: Performances, concerts, and demonstration at contra and barn dances. Sometimesaccompanies Rodney Miller, Two Fiddles, and the Irish musicians also found in this Listing.
Contact Information: Timm Triplett, 259 Wadleigh Falls Rd, Newmarket, NH, 03857, 603/659-7038,603/862-4211, [email protected], www.swallowtail.com
Notes: See Rodney Miller and Two Fiddles’ separate entries found in this Listing.
KUNG-TAI TSAYCHINESE KNOT TYER
Programs Offered: Please contact Kung-Tai Tsay for more information.
Contact Information: Kung-Tai Tsay, 11 Shadow Brook Dr, Nashua, NH, 03062, 603/888-9909
TWO FIDDLES
OLD TIME BARN & SQUARE DANCE FIDDLING & CALLING
Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman, fiddlers and callers, play jigs and reels at old time barn and squaredances. All ages and abilities participate. No experience is needed. They perform at schools(curriculum oriented), town halls, festivals, fairs, weddings and elderhostels. They were selected torepresent New Hampshire at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC, and havetoured widely in the U.S. and Canada. Two Fiddles has a CD, several cassettes, and have publishedseveral books of poetry, dances and music. Dudley, who has been at this work for over 50 years, andJacqueline are self-taught, having learned by way of the oral tradition. They are passing this on to theirstudents and apprentices. Dudley Laufman is a 2001 recipient of the New Hampshire Folk HeritageGovernors' Arts Award.
Programs Offered: Performances and lectures in schools, libraries, historical societies, fairs, festivals,and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with people of all ages. Availableyear-round.
Contact Information: Two Fiddles: Dudley and Jaqueline Laufman, PO Box 61, Canterbury, NH,03224, 603/783-4719, 603/783-9578, [email protected], www.laufman.org
Notes: See Dudley Laufman and Jacqueline Laufman’s separate entries found in this Listing. TwoFiddles also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.
BRUNO VALLIERESCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: SNOW GROOMING
Programs Offered: Please contact Bruno Vallieres for more information.
Contact Information: Bruno Vallieres, 202 Allard Farm Circuit, North Conway, NH, 03860,603/356-8730, 603/374-2181
JEFF WARNERCOMMUNITY SCHOLAR & PERFORMER: AMERICAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Programs Offered: Community performances, lectures, residencies, and school programs for groupsof all ages.
Contact Information: Jeff Warner, 442 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, 603/431-3383,[email protected]
GORDON WEBSTERSCOTTISH HIGHLAND PIPER
Programs Offered: School and community performances as soloist, as a duet with Lezlie PatersonWebster or with Highland dancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults andworkshops with pipers/pipe bands. Founders of New Hampshire School for Scottish Arts.
Contact Information: Gordon Webster, 84 Branch Turnpike #118, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/227-0207, 603/621-9949, [email protected]
Notes: See New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts and Lezlie Paterson Webster’s separate entriesfound in this Listing for more information.
LEZLIE PATERSON WEBSTERSCOTTISH HIGHLAND PIPER & DANCER
Programs Offered: School and community performances as soloist, as a duet with Gordon Webster orwith Highland dancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults and workshopswith pipers/pipe bands. Founders of New Hampshire School for Scottish Arts.
Contact Information: Lezlie Paterson Webster, 84 Branch Turnpike #118, Concord, NH, 03301,603/227-0207, 603/621-9949, [email protected]
Notes: See New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts and Gordon Webster’s separate entries found inthis Listing for more information.
PATRYC WIGGINSCULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETER: PRECISION MACHINING
Programs Offered: Presentation & demonstrations for middle school students through elderly.
Contact Information: Patryc Wiggins, PO Box 190, Guild, NH, 03754, 603/863-8857,[email protected]
ANNE WINTERLINGNEW ENGLAND RUG HOOKING
Programs Offered: Hands-on workshops and demonstrations for groups of all ages.
Contact Information: Anne Winterling, 61 Mountain Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-5827
SANDRA & WAYNE YACEKGARDENERS, DRIED WREATH MAKERS & GARDEN TOOL MAKING
Programs Offered: Please contact Sandra and Wayne Yacek for more information.
Contact Information: Sandra and Wayne Yacek, 45 High St, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/752-7081
PETER YARENSKYHAMMERED DULCIMER PLAYER & NEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE CALLER
Contact Information: Peter Yarensky, 213 Hall Rd, Barrington, NH, 03825, 603/664-2513,[email protected]
Notes: See Lamprey River Band’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.
STEVE ZAKON-ANDERSONNEW ENGLAND CONTRA DANCE CALLER
Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, workshops, and concerts at town halls, festivals,schools, and fairs for groups of all ages. Often performs with contra dance bands appearing in thisListing.
Contact Information: Steve Zakon-Anderson, 6 Depot Rd, Peterborough, NH, 03449, 603/525-3883
HAGOB JACK ZARZATIANANATOLIAN, NEAR & MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC
Jack Zarzatian sings and plays the guitar as well as the middle eastern oud. Jack was born into a Greekand Armenian family. His parents were both classically trained violinists and his father performed in aGreek and Armenian band in Philadelphia where he grew up. Over the years, Jack has studied withTurkish and Armenian master musicians and has been playing Near and Mid-Eastern music for over 40years. He can offer a solo performance or make arrangements for Greek and Armenian musicians(mostly from the Boston area) to join him. He performs locally for community events and weddingsbut has also performed at large events around the country, including the Lowell Folk Festival (1996 &2002), the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (1994), and at the New York Metropolitan Museum openingfor the King Tutankhamun exhibit.
Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, and workshops at schools and communitylocations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Interested in working withschool aged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and the elderly. Can workstatewide and is available year-round primarily on weekends, day or evening.
Contact Information: Hagob Jack Zarzatian, Jr., 4 Bruce Street, Hudson, NH, 03051-5202, 603/886-6454
BILL ZECKER
NEW ENGLAND CONTRA & OLD TIME DANCE MUSICIAN
Programs Offered: Concerts at schools, festivals, town civic centers for groups of all ages. Oftenaccompanies individual musicians appearing in this Listing.
Contact Information: Bill Zecker, PO Box 355, Durham, NH, 03824, 603/682-3829, 603/868-1297
________________________2004 TRADITIONAL ARTS & FOLKLIFE LISTINGINDEX: BY REGION
DARTMOUTH-SUNAPEE REGION:Art Anderson……………………. Loom Builder & Wooden Toy MakerKaren Cook……………………… Spinner & KnitterMary T. Connolly……………….. Irish DanceBarbara Fisher………………….. Traditional New England Rug BraiderStephanie Gardner……………… Presenter for Canoe Building & Stone Wall BuildingChristopher Hill Morse………….Etching & Print MakerJoel McCarty……………………. Timber FramerDavid Millstone…………………. New England Contra Dance CallerTerry Moore…………………….. Traditional Furniture MakerNorthern Spy……………………. New England Contra Dance BandFrancis Orzechowski……………. New England Contra Dance Accordion & PianoJane Orzechowski………………. New England Contra Dance & Swedish FiddlerAndrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style FiddlerSugar River String Band……….. New England Contra Dance & Swedish Music BandBob Taylor………………………. Welder & SculptorJay Trayner………………………Boat Builder & PreservationistPatryc Wiggins…………………...Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Precision Machining
GREAT NORTH WOODS:Andre Belanger…………………. Sign Carver & PainterElwin “Shorty” Boulet………….. Franco-American "Bones" PlayerDona Larsen…………………….. Norwegian Knitter & CookBob Morin…………….…………. Franco-American WoodcarverHenry & Larry Riendeau………. Franco-American Duet: Guitar & FiddleSandra & Wayne Yacek…………Gardeners, Dried Wreath Makers & Tool Maker
LAKES REGION: Gerard Brunelle………………… Franco-American Woodcarver: CanesOmar Clairmont………………… Traditional Furniture Maker: Windsor ChairsDebra Cottrell…………………… Folklorist: Farm Crafts & Occupational TraditionsDavid Court………………………BlacksmithMichael Daun……………………. Fly TyerFred Dolan………………………. Wildfowl CarverLinda Dolan………………………Presenter for Wildfowl CarvingKevin Fife…………………………Stone Wall BuildingMark Favorite……………………Fly TyerMarina Nazarova Forbes………. Russian Art History, Icon Painter & StorytellerBeverly Nemetz………………….. Early-American Decorative PainterJoel Nordholm……………………Dog Sled MakerJoe & Gary Pomerleau…………..Franco-American Duet: Guitar & FiddleGary Pomerleau………………… Franco-American & Bluegrass FiddlerJoe Pomerleau……………………Franco-American GuitaristRobert Roy Robb……………….. Scottish Tartan WeaverMichael Serpa…………………… Irish Bodhran PlayerJohn Siegel………………………. Traditional Furniture Maker: Wood Turning
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION:Pamila Bartlett………………….. Traditional New England Rug HookingGalen Beale……………………… Shaker PoplarwareJack Beard………………………. Folklorist: New England & Traditional Ethnic MusicBob Boynton…………………….. Ox Yoke Maker & Square Dance CallerAlan Cote…………………………Franco-American SingerRichard “Dick” Dionne………… Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Bee Keeping TraditionsDan Dustin………………………. Traditional Wooden Spoon Maker & Hand HewingJosh Fixler………………………. Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow MakerNorma Badger George…………. Shaker Poplarware MakerGranite Statesmen of the Barber- shop Harmony Soc. of Nashua.. Barbershop HarmonyArnold Graton, Jr………………. Covered Bridge, Historic Restoration & Timber FramerR.P. Hale………………………….Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/HistorianRobert “Bob” Holzhauser……… Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow MakerGarry Kalajian………………….. BlacksmithKevin Koo……………………….. Chinese DanceFred Kretchman………………… Fly Rod MakerDavid Lamb……………………... Traditional Furniture MakerWilson Langlois…………………. French Canadian FiddlingDudley Laufman………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler & CallerJacqueline Laufman…………….. Old Time Barn & Square Dance FiddlerMegan Marsh……………………. Scottish Highland DancerSylvia Miskoe……………………. Scottish & New England Contra Dance AccordionistChysanthe Nagios……………….. Traditional Greek CookNH School of Scottish Arts………Scottish Music & DanceGayle Newman………………….. Scottish BagpipingJohn P. Newman………………… Scottish BagpipingAlice Ogden……………………… Brown Ash Basket MakerMichael Oliszczak………………. Polish FiddlerDerek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone WorkHelen Pervanas………………….. Traditional Greek CookDavid Price………………………. Flintlock Rifle Builder & Scrimshaw ArtistEsther Price………………………Presenter for Flintlock Gun Building & ScrimshawRaymond Street Klezmer Band.. Jewish Klezmer Music BandDiane Souther…………………… Presenter for Apple Orchards & Yankee CookingJacob Stewart…………………….Irish FiddlerDeanna Stiles……………………..New England Contra Dance Fiddler & FlutistOlga Tines……………………….. African-American Gospel SingerJordan Tirrell-Wysocki………… Celtic & Barn Dance FiddlerKung-Tai Tsay………………….. Chinese Knot TyerTwo Fiddles……………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddling & CallingGordon Webster………………… Scottish Highland PiperLezlie Webster……….………….. Scottish Highland Piper & DancerAnne Winterling………………… New England Rug HookingHagob Jack Zarzatian………….. Anatolian, Near & Middle Eastern Music
MONADNOCK REGION:Sarah Bauhan…………………… Irish Flutist & Piccolo PlayerRichard Block…………………… Cape Breton, Celtic & Contra Dance Musician: Guitar & BassBrendan Carey-Block…………... New England & Cape Breton FiddlerMary DesRosiers………………... New England Contra Dance Caller & SingerMichael Harde………………….. Wildfowl CarverFinnegan Hewitt………………… New England Contra Dance Musician: PianoHans Kaufhold………………….. Stone & Monument CarverRoberta Kaufhold………………. Presenter for Stone & Monument CarvingDavid Kennard…………………. Working with Sheep DogsMaggie Meffen………………….. Scottish Highland Dancer
Bob McQuillen………………….. Contra Dance Piano & Accordion PlayerRodney Miller & David Surrette. New England Duet: Fiddle & Guitar/MandolinOld New England……………….. New England Contra Dance BandConor Sleith…………………….. New England Contra Dance Musician: PianoHarvey Tolman…………………. New England Contra Dance & Cape Breton FiddlerSteve Zakon-Anderson…………. New England Contra Dance Caller
SEACOAST REGION:Alanna Lee Callendrello……….. Irish Vocalist & DancerRegina Delaney…………………. Irish Harpist, Singer & DancerGuzman Family Singers…………Mexican MusicThomas H. Hall…………………. American Folk SongsJohn Hutton…………………….. Presenter for Draft Animals & LoggingStan Knowles……………………. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: ForestryLamprey River Band…………… New England Contra Dance BandJulien Olivier…………………… Folklorist: Franco-American CultureRusell Edmands Pope……………BlacksmithRon Raiselis……………………… Cooperage (Wooden Barrel Making)Gary Sredzienski……………….. Polish & International AccordionistDavid Surette……………………. Guitarist & Mandolin PlayerLucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American VocalistMatthew Thomas……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: New England HistoryRyan Thomson………………….. New England Country DancingTimm Triplett…………………… New England Contra Dance & Irish PianistJeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional MusicPeter Yarensky………………….. Hammered Dulcimer Player & New England Contra Dance CallerBill Zecker………………………. New England Contra & Old Time Dance Musician
WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION:Blake Mountain Band………….. New England Square Dance BandLester Bradley………………….. Square Dance Musician: Guitar & CallingHildy Danforth…………………. Hand SpinnerMichael Eastman……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & CraftsSara Glines………………………. Folk Doll MakerBrian Lamare…………………… Chainsaw CarverHoward Lyons……………………Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & MusicRebecca Parker…………………. Traditional Yankee CookMarjorie "Moocho" Salomon….. Jewish Prayer Shawl WeaverDorothy “Dot” Towle…………… Rug HookingBruno Valleries………………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Snow Grooming
OUT OF STATE:Jeanne Brink…………………….. Western Abenaki Split Ash & Sweet Grass Basket Maker
_______________________2004 TRADITIONAL ARTS & FOLKLIFE LISTINGINDEX: BY CATEGORY
CRAFT TRADITIONS:Art Anderson……………………. Loom Builder & Wooden Toy MakerPamila Bartlett………………….. Traditional New England Rug HookingGalen Beale……………………… Shaker PoplarwareAndre Belanger…………………. Sign Carver & PainterBob Boynton…………………….. Ox Yoke Maker & Square Dance CallerJeanne Brink…………………….. Western Abenaki Split Ash & Sweet Grass Basket MakerGerard Brunelle………………… Franco-American Woodcarver: CanesOmar Clairmont………………… Traditional Furniture Maker: Windsor ChairsKaren Cook……………………… Spinner & KnitterDavid Court………………………BlacksmithHildy Danforth…………………. Hand SpinnerMichael Daun……………………. Fly TyerFred Dolan………………………. Wildfowl CarverDan Dustin………………………. Traditional Wooden Spoon Maker & Hand HewingMark Favorite……………………Fly TyerBarbara Fisher………………….. Traditional New England Rug BraiderJosh Fixler………………………. Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow MakerNorma Badger George………….. Shaker Poplarware MakerSara Glines………………………. Folk Doll MakerR.P. Hale………………………….Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/HistorianMichael Harde………………….. Wildfowl CarverChristopher Hill Morse………….Etching & Print MakerRobert “Bob” Holzhauser……… Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow MakerGarry Kalajian………………….. BlacksmithFred Kretchman………………… Fly Rod MakerBrian Lamare…………………… Chainsaw CarverDavid Lamb……………………... Traditional Furniture MakerDona Larsen…………………….. Norwegian Knitter & CookTerry Moore…………………….. Traditional Furniture MakerBob Morin……………….………. Franco-American WoodcarverChysanthe Nagios……………….. Traditional Greek CookBeverly Nemetz………………….. Early-American Decorative PainterJoel Nordholm……………………Dog Sled MakerAlice Ogden……………………… Brown Ash Basket MakerRebecca Parker…………………. Traditional Yankee CookHelen Pervanas………………….. Traditional Greek CookRusell Edmands Pope……………BlacksmithDavid Price………………………. Flintlock Rifle Builder & Scrimshaw ArtistRon Raiselis……………………… Cooperage (Wooden Barrel Making)Robert Roy Robb……………….. Scottish Tartan WeaverMarjorie "Moocho" Salomon….. Jewish Prayer Shawl WeaverJohn Siegel………………………. Traditional Furniture Maker: Wood TurningBob Taylor………………………. Welder & SculptorDorothy “Dot” Towle…………… Rug HookingJay Trayner………………………Boat Builder & PreservationistKung-Tai Tsay………………….. Chinese Knot TyerAnne Winterling………………… New England Rug HookingSandra & Wayne Yacek…………Gardeners, Dried Wreath Makers & Tool Maker
CULTURAL HERITAGE INTERPRETERS:Richard “Dick” Dionne………….Cultural Heritage Inter: Bee Keeping TraditionsMichael Eastman……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & CraftsStan Knowles……………………. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: ForestryHoward Lyons……………………Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & MusicMarina Nazarova Forbes………. Russian Art History, Icon Painter & StorytellerMatthew Thomas……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: New England HistoryBruno Vallieres………………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Snow GroomingPatryc Wiggins…………………...Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Precision Machining
FOLKLORISTS & COMMUNITY SCHOLARS:Jack Beard………………………. New England & Traditional Ethnic MusicDebra Cottrell…………………… Community Scholar: Farm Crafts & Occupational TraditionsLinda Dolan………………………Presenter for Wildfowl CarvingStephanie Gardner……………… Presenter for Canoe Building & Stone Wall BuildingJohn Hutton…………………….. Presenter for Draft Animals & LoggingRoberta Kaufhold………………. Presenter for Stone & Monument CarvingJulien Olivier…………………… Folklorist: Franco-American CultureDerek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone WorkEsther Price………………………Presenter for Flintlock Gun Building & ScrimshawDiane Souther…………………… Presenter for Apple Orchards & Yankee CookingAndrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style FiddlerLucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American VocalistJeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional Music
OCCUPATIONAL TRADITIONS:Kevin Fife…………………………Stone Wall BuildingArnold Graton, Jr………………. Covered Bridge, Historic Restoration & Timber FramerHans Kaufhold………………….. Stone & Monument CarverDavid Kennard………………….. Working with Sheep DogsJoel McCarty……………………. Timber FramerDerek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone Work
PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS:Sarah Bauhan…………………… Irish Flutist & Piccolo PlayerBlake Mountain Band………….. New England Square Dance BandRichard Block…………………… Cape Breton, Celtic & Contra Dance Musician: Guitar & BassElwin “Shorty” Boulet………….. Franco-American "Bones" PlayerBob Boynton…………………….. Ox Yoke Maker & Square Dance CallerLester Bradley………………….. Square Dance Musician: Guitar & CallingAlanna Lee Callendrello……….. Irish Vocalist & DancerBrendan Carey-Block…………... New England & Cape Breton FiddlerMary T. Connolly………………. Irish DanceAlan Cote…………………………Franco-American SingerRegina Delaney…………………. Irish Harpist, Singer, & DancerMary DesRosiers………………... New England Contra Dance Caller & SingerGranite Statesmen of the Barber- shop Harmony Soc. of Nashua.. Barbershop HarmonyGuzman Family Singers…………Mexican MusicR.P. Hale………………………….Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/HistorianThomas H. Hall…………………. American Folk SongsFinnegan Hewitt………………… New England Contra Dance Musician: PianoKevin Koo……………………….. Chinese DanceLamprey River Band…………… New England Contra Dance BandWilson Langlois…………………. French Canadian FiddlingDudley Laufman………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler & CallerJacqueline Laufman…………….. Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler
Megan Marsh……………………. Scottish Highland DancerBob McQuillen………………….. Contra Dance Piano & Accordion PlayerMaggie Meffen………………….. Scottish Highland DancerRodney Miller & David Surrette. New England Duet: Fiddle & Guitar/MandolinDavid Millstone…………………. New England Contra Dance CallerSylvia Miskoe……………………. Scottish & New England Contra Dance AccordionistNH School of Scottish Arts………Scottish Music & DanceGayle Newman………………….. Scottish BagpipingJohn P. Newman………………… Scottish BagpipingNorthern Spy……………………. New England Contra Dance BandOld New England……………….. New England Contra Dance BandMichael Oliszczak………………. Polish FiddlerFrancis Orzechowski……………. New England Contra Dance Accordion & PianoJane Orzechowski………………. Contra Dance & Swedish FiddlerJoe & Gary Pomerleau…………..Franco-American Duet: Guitar & FiddleGary Pomerleau………………… Franco-American & Bluegrass FiddlerJoe Pomerleau……………………Franco-American GuitaristRaymond Street Klezmer Band.. Jewish Klezmer Music BandHenry & Larry Riendeau………. Franco-American Duet: Guitar & FiddleMichael Serpa…………………… Irish Bodhran PlayerConor Sleith…………………….. New England Contra Dance Musician: PianoGary Sredzienski……………….. Polish & International AccordionistAndrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style FiddlerJacob Stewart…………………….Irish FiddlerDeanna Stiles……………………..New England Contra Dance Fiddler & FlutistSugar River String Band……….. New England Contra Dance & Swedish Music BandDavid Surette……………………. Guitarist & Mandolin PlayerLucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American VocalistRyan Thomson…………………... New England Country DancingOlga Tines……………………….. African-American Gospel SingerJordan Tirrell-Wysocki………… Celtic & Barn Dance FiddlerHarvey Tolman…………………. New England Contra Dance & Cape Breton FiddlerTimm Triplett…………………… New England Contra Dance & Irish PianistTwo Fiddles……………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddling & CallingJeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional MusicGordon Webster………………… Scottish Highland PiperLezlie Webster…………………... Scottish Highland Piper & DancerPeter Yarensky………………….. Hammered Dulcimer Player & New England Contra Dance CallerSteve Zakon-Anderson…………. New England Contra Dance CallerHagob Jack Zarzatian………….. Anatolian, Near & Middle Eastern MusicBill Zecker………………………. New England Contra & Old Time Dance Musician