«ARTISTNAME» - New Hampshire



________________________2005 Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing

Alphabetical Listing

Art Anderson

Loom 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, 603/466-3623, mythmeisup@

Pam Bartlett

Traditional New England Rug Hooking

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for all age groups.

Contact Information: Pamila Bartlett, 153 Mudgett Hill Road, Loudon, NH, 03307, 603/783-9848, kpbrtltt@

Sarah Bauhan

Irish 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 Beale

Shaker Poplarware

Galen was taught the fancy craft of Shaker poplarware by Eldress Bertha Lindsay and Eldress Gertrude Sule, while she was working at Canterbury Shaker Village as an herbalist and craft coordinator. Along with 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 Shaker villages 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 as libraries, 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 ages and 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, riverland2@

Jack Beard

Folklorist: 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, jackandbecky@

Andre Belanger

Sign 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 Band

New 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 and North Country.

Contact Information: Lester Bradley, 315 Thornton Gore Rd, Thornton, NH, 03223, 603/745-8037, 603/536-8808, bradleys@,

Notes: See Lester Bradley’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.

Richard Block

Cape Breton, Celtic & Contra Dance Musician: Guitar & Bass

Programs Offered: Performances and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for all age groups.

Contact Information: Richard Block, 63 Loveren Mill Road, Antrim, NH, 03440, 603/588-2552, rich@fpc.edu

Notes: Performs with his son Brendan Carey-Block also found in ths Listing.

Elwin "Shorty" Boulet

Franco-American "Bones" Player

Programs Offered: Small and large performances and hands-on workshops in playing bones for groups of all ages. Plays with a variety of Franco-American and contra dance musicians, as well as Polish accordionist Gary Sredzienski.

Contact Information: Shorty Boulet, 47 Prospect St, Whitefield, NH, 03598, 603/837-9808

Bob Boynton, Jr.

Ox Yoke Maker & Traditional New England Square Dance Caller

Programs Offered: Traditional New England style square dance calling. All ages. Can teach to square dance in one evening. Presenter needs to book musicians separately, ask Bob Boynton for contacts.

Contact Information: Bob Boynton, Jr., 220 Mansion Rd, Dunbarton, NH, 03045, 603/774-4412

Lester Bradley

Square Dance Musician: Guitar & Calling

Contact Information: Lester Bradley, 315 Thornton Road, Thornton, NH, 03223, 603/745-8037, bradleys@,

Notes: See Blake Mountain Band’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.

Rory Brennan

Traditional Plaster Restoration

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and lectures at community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in New England. Interested in presenting demonstrations for all ages. Available for daytime presentations year round.

Contact Information: Rory Brennan, 75 Southern Ave, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, 802/254-9099, plaster@

Jeanne Brink

Western 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. Available year-round.

Contact Information: Jeanne Brink, 130 Tremont St, Barre, VT, 05641, 802/479-0594, azoniz@,

Gerard Brunelle

Franco-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

Mary Cable

Antique Furniture Upholstery & Restoration

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and lectures at community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in presenting demonstrations and workshops for college level students and adults. Available for daytime and evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Mary Cable, Briarcliff Dr, Milford, NH, 03055, 603/924-8388, mary.cable@

Alanna Lee Callendrello

Irish Vocalist & Dancer

Programs Offered: Performances and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for all age groups.

Contact Information: Alanna Lee Callendrello, 63 Old Town Farm Road, Exeter, NH, 03833, 603/778-1998, rhionna@

Notes: Performs with her mother Regina Delaney from the New Hampshire Artist Roster and this Listing.

Hector Canales

Puerto Rican & Caribbean Music

Programs Offered: Plays the cuatro (an instrument with 5 sets of double strings) and can locate other musicians for a full ensemble/group. Demonstrations, performances and lectures at schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in the Merrimack Valley region. Interested in giving performances and demonstrations for high school aged students to adults. Available on weekday evenings or anytime on weekends during the year.

Contact Information: Hector Canales, PO Box 1542, Merrimack, NH, 03054, 603/424-6635, Hectorysucuatro@

Brendan Carey-Block

New England & Cape Breton Fiddler

Programs Offered: Workshops and dance programs at schools for groups of all ages. Small and large concert 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, info@,

Omar Clairmont

Traditional 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. Connolly

Irish Dance

Mary’s parents were from Galway, Ireland. She started Irish step dancing at the age of 6 while growing up in Boston. Her family regularly attended ceili dances at local church halls, a tradition that goes back to the 8th century in Ireland when social life revolved around music and dance. Mary has been teaching Irish dance in the Upper Valley since 1996. Her students perform at nursing homes, senior centers and local festivals. She sponsors ceili dances with live Irish music two to thee times a year where students perform and the public is invited to learn the dances. She holds a dance camp for children 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 White Mountain and Great North Woods regions. Interested in working with school aged Kindergarten through 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, marytheresaconnolly@

Karen Cook

Spinner & Knitter

Programs Offered: Please contact Karen Cook for more information.

Contact Information: Karen Cook, 1976 Stoneybrook Rd, Grantham, NH, 03753, 603/863-2096

Carol Coronis

Traditional Greek Music

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and hands-on workshops at schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in performing or working with middle school aged students to adults. Available for daytime or evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Carol Coronis, 20 Oak Ridge Road, Nottingham, NH, 03290, 603/679-4600, ccdadgad@

Alan Cote

Franco-American Singer

Programs Offered: Small performances for all ages. Venues include heritage festivals, agricultural fairs, soirees, and schools.

Contact Information: Alan Cote, 488 Pingree Hill Rd, Auburn, NH, 03032, 603/624-0972, cote@bit-

Notes: Alan is often accompanied by his mother Fabienne Cote on accordion, sisters Anne McManus and Monica Porter, and brother-in law Earl Porter on guitar not found in this Listing but can be reached through Alan.

Debra Cottrell

Folklorist: 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, 603/323-7591, education@

David Court

Blacksmith

Programs Offered: Hands-on workshops and lectures at a variety of community settings in the Merrimack 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 Danforth

Hand Spinner

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops featuring hand spinning with spindles and spinning wheels using natural fibers at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in the White Mountain region and The Great North Woods. Interested in working with Kindergarten through 4th grade and adults. Available year-round.

Contact Information: Hildy Danforth, 725 North Road, Shelburne, NH, 03581, 603/466-2621, danforth@

Michael Daun

Fly Tyer

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops at schools, festivals, and community events for small groups of six or less.

Contact Information: Michael Daun, PO Box 238, Chocura, NH, 03817, 603/323-2332

Regina Delaney

Irish Harpist, Singer & Dancer

Regina sings in Irish and English in the sean nos style (ornamented and unaccompanied) and also accompanies herself on harp. She has studied Irish harping with Aine Minogue and classical harp with Stephanie 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 Living Traditions 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 represent New Hampshire at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. where she performed Irish tunes, ballads, stepdancing, taught ceili dancing and Irish children's crafts, and demonstrated Irish cooking. In a residency program, the children's efforts would be presented like an Irish house party or siamsa (evening of entertainment) including music, dance, stories and recitations.

Programs Offered: Presentations of dance, storytelling, song, and history of Irish culture with audience participation of all age groups in schools, civic groups, nursing homes, etc. Regina plays with other Irish musicians also in this Listing.

Contact Information: Regina Delaney, 63 Old Town Farm Rd, Exeter, NH, 03833, 603/778-1998 rhionnanh@

Notes: Regina Delaney also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Mary DesRosiers

New England Contra Dance Caller & Singer

Mary DesRosiers is an accomplished caller of old and new dances, an engaging teacher, and a veteran folk singer. She has taught the dance styles and singing games of New England to audiences of preschoolers 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 debut recording Yonder Come Day was named one of the "notable" recordings for children by the American Library Association. Mary's recent work in researching and recording the songs from Laura Ingalls Wilder'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 handicapped and for people in wheelchairs.

Contact Information: Mary DesRosiers, 7 Lampman Rd, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3455, redbranch@

Notes: Mary DesRosiers also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Fred Dolan

Wildfowl Carver

Programs Offered: Lecture and slide presentations on the history of New England decoys and their makers. Hands-on workshops with adults. Fred works with his wife, Linda Dolan, also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Fred Dolan, 161 Barn Door Gap Road, Strafford, NH, 03884, 603/269-5221, wildfowl2b@

Linda Dolan

Presenter for Wildfowl Carving

Programs Offered: Presentations and lectures for groups of all ages. Linda works with her husband Fred Dolan also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Linda Dolan, 161 Barn Door Gap Road, Strafford, NH, 03884, 603/269-5221, wildfowl2b@

Dan Dustin

Traditional Wooden Spoon Maker and Hand Hewing

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and lectures at schools, libraries, historic societies, museums, and lecture halls. Interested in working with groups of all ages. Available year-round.

Contact Information: Dan Dustin, 1107 Penacook Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/746-5683

Michael Eastman

Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & Crafts

Programs Offered: Workshops and interactive presentations at schools, libraries, historic societies, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with 4th grade through high school. Available year-round.

Contact Information: Michael Eastman, PO Box 115, Jefferson, NH, 03583, 603/466-5226, kasko15@

Craig Evans

Traditional Spinning, Loom Weaving & Dyeing

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in the Dartmouth Sunapee, Seacoast, White Mountains and Great North Woods regions. Interested making presentations to adults only. Available for daytime or evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Craig Evans, PO Box 888, Brookfield, NH, 03872-0888, 603/522-5069, castor74@

Mark Favorite

Fly 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, mfavorite@

Kevin Fife

Stone Wall Building

Kevin grew up in the township of Canterbury, NH. He specializes in the traditional skill of dry-laid or dry stack stonewalls, which are made without the use of mortar to hold them together. He has done extensive work in restoring historic field stone walls, as well as building new ones in the traditional style. Kevin is also a skilled craftsmen in splitting and laying up granite foundations, walls, steps, and fireplaces. He has taught dry laid stonewall workshops at the Canterbury Shaker Village, Fells Estate in Newbury, NH and Sanborn Mills in Loudon, NH. Kevin was selected to represent New Hampshire at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the expanded recreation at Celebrate NH Culture festival in the traditional of stone wall building and granite work.

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at community locations such as historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Because of the nature of the tradition, presentations and workshops are more practically held outdoors. Prefers to work in the Merrimack Valley and White Mountain 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, KevinJFife@

Barbara Fisher

Traditional New England Rug Braider

Programs Offered: Dedicated to promoting the art of rug braiding to adults through demonstrations, workshops, and teaching. Available year-round. Please contact Barbara Fisher for more information.

Contact Information: Barbara Fisher, PO Box 2154, Mount Sunapee, NH, 03255, 603/863-1139

Marina Forbes

Russian 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 of all ages. Available year-round

Contact Information: Marina Nazarova Forbes, 16 Hillside Dr, Rochester, NH, 03867, 603/332-2255, marina@

Stephanie Gardner

Presenter 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 can help with presentations featuring her husband Jay Trayner, a traditional wooden boat builder, who is also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Stephanie Gardner, 30 Joppa Rd, Warner, NH, 03278, 603/456-3418

Robert “Bob” Gelinas

Ash Basket Making

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and lectures at schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in presenting demonstrations and workshops for all ages. Available for daytime or evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Robert Gelinas, PO Box 106, 245 Main St, Farmington, NH, 03835, 603/755-9198, info@

Sara Glines

Folk Doll Maker

Programs Offered: Demonstrations in schools and hands-on workshops with children and adults focusing on creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Contact Information: Sara Glines, 172 Randolph Hill Rd, Randolph, NH, 03593, 603/466-5033, 603/466-5033, sarasally3@

Granite Statesmen of the Barbershop Harmony Society of Nashua

Barbershop Harmony

The Granite Statesmen is the Nashua Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and was founded in 1955. The full chorus has approximately 80 members and within this are several quartets who can perform or teach independently. The Nashua chapter draws its members largely from southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts and several people have been in the chapter for over 30 years. The Granite Statesmen put on several shows a year including a Spring show held in both Nashua and Manchester and a Christmas Cabaret held in Nashua. The group can perform in different configurations (quartets to full chorus) depending upon purpose of the event. Their fees are flexible and depend largely on the number of chorus members performing. On occasion, they donate a performance 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 existing quartets and choruses. Interested in working with school-aged children Kindergarten through high school, 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, grants@

Arnold M. Graton, Jr.

Covered Bridge, Historic Restoration & Timber Framer

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at historical societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with adults. Available year-round, primarily on weekends.

Contact Information: Arnold M. Graton, Jr, 56 Washington St, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-0351, jrgraton@

Guzman Family Singers

Mexican Music

Maria and Bernardo Guzman present their family heritage of singing together the songs of their homeland Mexico. Bernardo plays guitar and is joined by his wife Maria for vocals. Their two teenaged children Bernardo and Monica often join them. Their songs range from popular songs of the countryside to special songs for holidays, especially Christmas.

Preferred activities and age groups: Performances at community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums statewide. Interested in performances and workshops with adults 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, bguzman@

R.P. Hale

Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/Historian

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and workshops on the historical traditions of calligraphy, illustration and bookbinding, wood-engraving, gilding, printing, and music of New England. Performance with harpsichord, hammer dulcimer, and piano.

Contact Information: R.P. Hale, 59 Penacook St, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-7516, halerp@

Notes: Musical instruments played: harpsichord, hammer dulcimer, and piano. R.P. Hale also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Tom Hall

Traditional English, Scottish, and New England Folk Songs, Maritime Songs, and Ballads

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 research and sing with many other collectors of traditional songs. Tom now has a large repertoire of traditional songs that covers various stages of American history—labor songs, sea chanties, Irish ballads and more. He has given hundreds of performances in clubs, coffeehouses, museum and concert halls and has 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 pub in 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 community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Prefers to work in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. Interested in working with high school and college students, and adults. Available year-round day or evening.

Contact Information: Tom Hall, 62 Priest Rd, Nottingham, NH, 03290, 603/942-7604, tomhall@

Michael Harde

Wildfowl 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 Hewitt

New 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 Morse

Etching & 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

Bob Holzhauser

Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow Maker

Programs Offered: Please contact Bob Holzhauser for more information.

Contact Information: Bob Holzhauser, 20 Mason Ave, Pembroke, NH, 03275, 603/268-0312, 603/434-4440, silverarrow@,

John Hutton

Presenter for Draft Animals & Logging

Programs Offered: Lectures on the history of farming and logging with draft animals (horses and oxen).

Contact Information: John Hutton, 163 Winnicutt Rd, Stratham, NH, 03885, 603/772-4026

Garry Kalajian

Blacksmith

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops if a suitable studio exists for small groups. Available year round.

Contact Information: Garry Kalajian, 135 Hall Street, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/224-6827, 603/223-4196

Hans Kaufhold

Stone & Monument Carver

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands on workshops for small groups of all ages, preferably at 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 Kaufhold

Presenter for Stone & Monument Carving

Programs Offered: Please contact Roberta Kaufold for more information. Roberta works with her husband Hans Kaufold also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Roberta Kaufhold, 72 Concord St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-6959

David Kennard

Working with Sheep Dogs

David trains and works with border collies primarily in raising sheep. His presentations showcase the traditional skills of training border collies and traditional methods of working sheep. Demonstrations are 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 agricultural heritage. Typically, a full demonstration involves four to six border collies and six to eight sheep. An enclosed area is required for the demonstration and if one is not available, Dave can set up fencing in an open field for an additional fee.

Programs Offered: Demonstrations held outdoors at fairs, festivals, and museum settings. Interested in working with school aged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and the elderly. David is often accompanied by his son Colin. They are available statewide in the summer and fall for daytime presentations only.

Contact Information: David Kennard, 167 Sunset Hill-Chesham, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3464, 603/827-2999, david@

Stan Knowles

Cultural 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 Koo

Chinese 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 special arrangements. 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, kokogreen@

Fred Kretchman

Fly 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, fdkflyrods@

Brian Lamarre

Chainsaw Carver

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops for all ages.

Contact Information: Brian Lamarre, 44 Route 2, Shelburne, NH, 03581, 603/466-2849

David Lamb

Traditional Furniture Maker

Programs Offered: Slide programs to adult groups interested in historical furniture and furniture design. Available year-round.

Contact Information: David Lamb, 228 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-9912, dwlambcab@,

Lamprey River Band

New 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 Seacoast area.

Contact Information: Peter Yarensky, 213 Hall Rd, Barrington, NH, 03825, 603/664-2513, peter.yarensky@unh.edu

Notes: See Peter Yarensky’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.

Wilson Langlois

French Canadian Fiddling

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and hands-on workshops at a variety of settings in the 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 Larsen

Norwegian Knitter & Cook

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at festivals and in schools for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Dona Larsen, 68 Marne Ave, Berlin, NH, 03570, 603/752-2655, donasq@

Dudley Laufman

Old 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, laufman@, ,

Notes: See Two Fiddles’ separate entry found in this Listing for more information.

Jacqueline Laufman

Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler

Contact Information: Jacqueline Laufman, PO Box 61, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4719, 603/783-9578, laufman@, ,

Notes: See Two Fiddles’ separate entry found in this Listing for more information.

Howard Lyons

Cultural 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, 603/869-3326 howardlyons@

Megan Marsh

Scottish Highland Dancer

Programs Offered: Small performances and demonstrations in schools and hands-on workshops for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Megan Marsh, 922 Elm St, Suite 315, Manchester, NH, 03101, 603/621-9949, zdancer444@

Notes: See the New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts’ separate entry in this Listing for more information.

Joel McCarty

Timber 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, 603/835-2077 joel@,

Bob McQuillen

Contra Dance Piano & Accordion Player

Bob plays piano and accordion for contra dance music. He generally plays with his group Old New England, but joins other musicians for dances around the state. Bob McQuillen is a 1997 recipient of the New Hampshire Folk Heritage Governors' Arts Award. In 2003 he received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, which is our nation’s highest honor for a traditional artist. Congratulations Bob!

Contact Information: Bob McQuillen, 27 Granite St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, 603/924-9805

Rodney Miller

New England Fiddle Music & Traditional Instrument Making

Programs Offered: School performances, hands-on workshops with children or adults in instrument techniques and repertoire, and concert hall performances. Also works with several New England contra dance callers and can do school dances and concerts.

Contact Information: Rodney Miller, 111 Brimstone Corner Rd, Antrim, NH, 03440, 603/588-2655, miller@

David Millstone

New 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. Producer of “Paid to Eat Ice Cream,” documentary video about New Hampshire contra dance musician Bob McQuillen.

Contact Information: David Millstone, 176 Farnum Hill Rd, Lebanon, NH, 03766, 603/488-2950, millstone@

Sylvia Miskoe

Scottish & New England Contra Dance Accordionist

Programs Offered: Small performances for groups of all ages. Often accompanied by other Scottish and New England contra dance musicians. Available for day or evening programs year-round.

Contact Information: Sylvia Miskoe, 102 Little Pond Rd, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/225-6546, smiskoe@

Samita Mohanasundaram

Indian Classica Dance – Bharathanatyam

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at community locations such as libraries, 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 ages and workshops with adults. Available for evening presentations summer, fall, and winter.

Contact Information: Samita Mohanasundaram, 148 Manchester St, Nashua, NH, 03064, 603/594-4087, samita_mo@

Terry Moore

Traditional 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 Morin

Franco-American Woodcarver

Programs Offered: Small presentations on French-Canadian family traditions and woodcarving for groups 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 Nagios

Traditional 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 of all ages.

Contact Information: Beverley Nemetz, PO Box 550, Rumney, NH, 03326, 603/786-2604

New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts

Scottish 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 Highland dancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults and workshops with pipers/pipe bands.

Contact Information: Gordon & Lezlie Webster, 84 Branch Turnpike #118, Concord, NH, 03301, 603/227-0207, 603/621-9949, nhssa@

Notes: See Gordon Webster, Lezlie Paterson Webster, and Megan Marsh’s separate entries in this Listing for more information.

John & Gayle Newman

Scottish Highland Bagpipers

Programs Offered: This father-daughter team can provide performances at schools, libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in working with school aged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and the elderly. Available year-round.

Contact Information: John Newman, RFD 1 Box 350B, Old Mountain Road, Northwood, NH, 03261, 603/942-7018, 603/942-8696, john@hlandpipes., ipusers/hlandpipes

Joel Nordholm

Dog Sled Maker

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and talks at a variety of settings for all age groups. Please contact Joel Nordholm for more information.

Contact Information: Joel Nordholm, 17 Mill St, Tilton, NH, 03276, 603/286-4434

Northern Spy

New 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 and clogging), Mary Jo Slattery (guitar), and Andrew Stewart (fiddle).

Programs Offered: Contra dance band based in Upper Valley region.

Contact Information: Andrew Stewart, 100 Goss Rd, RR2 Box 97, Enfield, NH, 03748, 603/632-7543, andrew.t.stewart@

Notes: See Andrew T. Stewart’s separate entry in this Listing for more information.

Alice Ogden

Brown-Ash Basket Maker

Alice has been a basketmaker for more than 20 years. The materials she uses are gathered and harvested from local areas of NH. She uses the traditional methods of stripping off layers of growth rings from Black Ash trees to supply her with basket splints. In 1995, Alice received a regional artist fellowship from the New England Foundation for the Arts. She is a long time member of the League of NH Craftsmen, annually demonstrating at their fair in Sunapee where she won the "Best in Traditional Design Award" in 1991. Alice had her work displayed on the White House Christmas tree as part of the "Year of the American Crafts 1993". She has been featured on the Boston TV show Evening Magazine, and her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, New Hampshire Profiles, and the 1995 Directory of Traditional Crafts in Early American Life magazine.

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, workshops, and lectures in a variety of community settings for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Alice Ogden, Flaghold Road, West Franklin, NH, 03235, 603/934-5012, aliceogden@

Notes: Alice Ogden also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Old New England

New England Contra Dance Band

Band Members: Bob McQuillen (piano), Jane Orzechowski (Contra Dance & Swedish fiddle), and Deanna 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. In 2003 Bob received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, which is our nation’s highest honor for a traditional artist. Congratulations Bob!

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 for more information.

Michael Oliszczak

Polish Fiddler

Programs Offered: Performance of traditional Polish and American fiddle music for groups of all ages and occasions. Often performs with the Smoked Keilbasa Emergency Polka Unit (SKEPU). SKEPU is also listed in this Roster.

Contact Information: Michael Oliszczak, 205 Beech St, Manchester, NH, 03103, 603/641-0071, moliszczak@

Julien Olivier

Folklorist: 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, JuOlivier@

Jane Orzechowski

New England Contra Dance & Swedish Fiddler

Contact Information: Jane Orzechowski, 334 Chandlers Mill Rd, Newport, NH, 03773, 603/542-8978, orzechowski@

Notes: See Old New England and Sugar River String Band’s separate entries found in this Listing for more information.

Francis Orzechowski

New 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 Owen

Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone Work

Programs Offered: Lectures and workshops at a variety of community settings for young people and adults. Available year-round. Please contact Derek Owen for more information.

Contact Information: Derek Owen, 580 Brockway Rd, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, 603/225-2252

Marilyn Paige

Traditional New England Floorcloths

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and hands-on workshops in schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in making presentations to adults only. Available for daytime and evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Marilyn Paige, 14 Grist Mill Rd, Sutton Mills, NH, 03221, 603/927-4765, jm_paige@

Rebecca Parker

Traditional 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, beckles32@

Helen Pervanas

Traditional 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 Pomerleau

Franco-American & Bluegrass Fiddler

Programs Offered: Gary plays Franco-American music with his father Joe Pomerleau. 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 Joe Pomerleau also found in this Listing.

Joe Pomerleau

Franco-American Guitarist

Programs Offered: Joe plays Franco-American music with his son Gary Pomerleau. 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.

Rusell Edmands Pope

Blacksmith

Programs Offered: Please contact Rusell Pope for more information.

Contact Information: Rusell Pope, 32 North Main St, Newmarket, NH, 03857, 603/659-2595

Kim Chi Vu Potter

Traditional Vietnamese Dance

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and hands-on workshops at schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in making presentations to all ages—Kindergarten to adults. Available in the daytime or evenings spring, summer, and fall.

Contact Information: Kim Chi Vu Potter, 48 Wire Road, Merrimack, NH, 03054, 603/424-3800, cpotter@

David Price

Flintlock Rifle Builder & Scrimshaw Artist

Programs Offered: Please contact David Price for more information. David works with his wife Esther Price also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: David Price, 136 Flintlock Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/746-3600, rosieprice4@

Esther Price

Presenter for Flintlock Rifle Building & Scrimshaw

Programs Offered: Please contact Esther Price for more information. Esther works with her husband David Price also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Esther Price, 136 Flintlock Rd, Contoocook, NH, 03229, 603/746-3600 rosieprice4@

Donald Primrose

New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Programs Offered: Demonstrations, performances, and hands-on workshops at schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums throughout New Hampshire. Interested in making presentations to all ages—Kindergarten to adults. Available for daytime and evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Donald Primrose, PO Box 41, Sullivan, NH, 03445, 603/847-3093, dnprimrose@

Ron Raiselis

Cooperage (Wooden Barrel Making)

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and lectures at schools, fairs, festivals, and museums. Interested in working with school aged children middle school through high school. Available summer and fall for festivals and winter for school programs, primarily in the Seacoast area.

Contact Information: Ron Raiselis, PO Box 4054, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 207/339-0030

Raymond Street Klezmer Band

Jewish 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 (vocal and 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, PO Box 118, Hollis, NH, 03049, 603/465-2181

Henry & Larry Riendeau

Franco-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 Robb

Scottish 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" Salomon

Jewish 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, mooch@, salomon

Michael Serpa

Irish Bodhran Player

Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, and concerts for groups of all ages. Often accompanies other Irish musicians also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Michael Serpa, 620 Leighton Corner Rd, Sanbornville, NH, 03872

Jon Siegel

Traditional Furniture Maker: Wood Turning

Programs Offered: Please contact Jon Siegel for more information.

Contact Information: Jon Siegel, PO Box 6052, Franklin, NH, 03235, 603/934-2765, jon_siegel@mail.,

Conor Sleith

New England Contra Dance Musician: Piano Accompaniment

Programs Offered: Performances at festivals, schools, and community events with other New England contra dance musicians. Please contact Conor Sleith and his mother, Mary DesRosiers, also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Conor Sleith, 7 Lampman Road, Harrisville, NH, 03450, 603/827-3455

Smoked Kielbasa Emergency Polka Unit

Polish American/Multi Cultural Band

Programs Offered: Performances of traditional Polish village dance music, polkas, tangos, waltzes, jazz standards, American music, etc. Perform for groups of all ages and all occasions. The group of three fiddlers, clarinet, guitar and bass is often augmented by drums and guest vocalists and instrumentalists.

Contact Information: Joe Blajda, 243 Ash St, Manchester, NH, 03104, 603/641-9781, pjblajda@, . Alternate contact: Mike Oliszczak, 603/641-0071.

Diane Souther

Presenter for Apple Orchards & Yankee Cooking

Programs Offered: Lectures and talks on orchard management, family farming, and cooking. Cooking demonstrations and workshops for all ages, specializing in using New Hampshire farm products in baking, canning, jams & jellies, ciders and recipes of all kinds. Please contact Diane Souther for more information.

Contact Information: Diane Souther, 580 Mountain Rd, Concord, NH, 03301-1814, 603/224-8862, applehill@

Gary Sredzienski

Polish & International Accordionist

Gary Sredzienski demonstrates the diversity of the piano accordion with a wide variety of styles encompassing several continents. His solo recordings on his own Bellows Music label have landed him national performances with various cultural organizations. Gary travels weekly throughout the Northeast and beyond performing in concerts, school residencies, festivals, senior centers/nursing homes. He is continually involved in recording projects. In addition to performing for choral and dance groups, Gary performs 1960's surf rock, traditional ethnic, and his accordion compositions with the Portsmouth based group, the "Serfs." He received an Artist Fellowship from the NH State Council on the Arts in 1997 and represented NH at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1999. Gary also hosts a 1950'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: "Polish Music" 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, 603/659-3977 accordionh@,

Notes: Gary Sredzienski also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Andrew T. Stewart

Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style Fiddler

Programs Offered: Able to assist with folkart/traditional art presentations, carry out fieldwork research, and advise on program planning. An excellent traditional fiddler, Andy plays in the contra dance band Northern Spy, in the Offshore Aces Cajun Band, and is one member of the wife and husband duo Slattery & Stewart. Please contact Andrew Stewart for more information.

Contact Information: Andrew T. Stewart, 100 Goss Rd, RR2 Box 97, Enfield, NH, 03748, 603/632-7543, andrew.t.stewart@

Notes: Andrew Stewart plays with Northern Spy also found in this Listing.

Jacob Stewart

Irish Fiddler

Programs Offered: Concerts and presentations for adults. Often accompanied by other Irish musicians also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Jacob Stewart, 392 Kelley St. #2, Manchester, NH 03102

Deanna Stiles

New England Contra Dance Fiddler & Flutist

Programs Offered: Concerts and demonstration for schools and hands-on workshops with a penny whistle.

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 Band

New 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, orzechowski@

Notes: See Jane Orzechowski and Francis Orzechowski’s separate entries found in this Listing.

David Surette

Guitarist & Mandolin Player

Programs Offered: Celtic, French Canadian, and other musical styles played solo or with other musicians. Performances, workshops, and demonstrations for groups of all ages. Available year-round.

Contact Information: David Surette, PO Box 4225, Portsmouth, NH, 03802, 207/384-8151

Bob Taylor

Welder & Sculptor

Programs Offered: Demonstrations for all ages and workshops for adults. Available year-round. Please contact Bob Taylor for more information.

Contact Information: Bob Taylor, PO Box 253, Alstead, NH, 03602, 603/835-6083

Lucie Therrien

Franco-American Vocalist

Nationally and internationally acclaimed recording artist Lucie Therrien has presented programs of cultural diversity in five continents. A performer, certified teacher, composer, linguist, and historian, her concerts contain repertoire in French, English and Spanish. She weaves entertaining and educational information in story form for children or anecdotes for adults. Her publications include 12 recordings, four videos, and three books. Lucie is available as a solo artist, accompanying her versatile voice 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 the Smithsonian 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, LT@,

Notes: Lucie Therrien also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Matthew Thomas

Cultural 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 Thomson

Contra Dance Musician/Teacher

Programs Offered: Educational workshops and performances on fiddle, flute, accordion, piano, and banjo, and their use in traditional dance music, for participants of all ages at schools, libraries, etc. Private lessons given in the seacoast area. Music making consultation for disabled individuals.

Contact Information: Ryan Thomson, 4 Elm Court, Newmarket, NH, 03857, 603/659-2658, cfiddle@,

Olga Tines

African-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-Wysocki

Celtic & Barn Dance Fiddler

Programs Offered: Performance in schools, for dances, at historical societies, & agriculture fairs for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, 50 Foster Rd, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4678

Harvey Tolman

New England Contra Dance & Cape Breton Fiddler

Programs Offered: Dances and concerts for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Harvey Tolman, 17 High Mowing Rd, Nelson, NH, 03457, 603/827-3732

Dorothy "Dot" Towle

Rug 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. Available spring, summer, fall primarily in the White Mountains.

Contact Information: Dorothy Towle, Box 113, Intervale, NH, 03845, 603/356-5309, dot.towle@

Jay Trayner

Boat Builder & Preservationist

Programs Offered: Demonstrations of traditional boat building to groups of all ages, statewide. Workshops for high school students to adults. Available year-round. Jay’s wife Stephanie Gardner can assist in presentations. She is also found in this Listing.

Contact Information: Jay Trayner, 30 Joppa Rd, Warner, NH, 03278, 603/456-3418, gardner@

Timm Triplett

New England Contra Dance & Irish Pianist

Programs Offered: Piano accompaniment for traditional New England contra dance bands and Irish groups. Performances, concerts, and dances throughout New England. Sometimes accompanies musicians on this Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing including Two Fiddles and Rodney Miller. Plays with a group in MA called Swallowtail.

Contact Information: Timm Triplett, 799 Dale St, North Andover, MA, 01845-1419, timm@,

Notes: See Rodney Miller and Two Fiddles’ separate entries found in this Listing.

Kung Tai Tsay

Chinese Knot Tyer

Programs Offered: Demonstrations and workshops for all ages. Available year round mostly in southern NH. 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 square dances. 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 to represent New Hampshire at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC, and have toured widely in the U.S. and Canada. Two Fiddles has a CD, several cassettes, and have published several books of poetry, dances and music. Dudley, who has been at this work for over 50 years, and Jacqueline are self-taught, having learned by way of the oral tradition. They are passing this on to their students and apprentices. Dudley Laufman is a 2001 recipient of the New Hampshire Folk Heritage Governors' 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. Available year-round.

Contact Information: Two Fiddles: Dudley and Jaqueline Laufman, PO Box 61, Canterbury, NH, 03224, 603/783-4719, 603/783-9578, laufman@,

Notes: See Dudley Laufman and Jacqueline Laufman’s separate entries found in this Listing. Two Fiddles also appears in the New Hampshire Artist Roster.

Jeff Warner

Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional Music

Programs Offered: Community performances, lectures, residencies, and school programs for groups of all ages.

Contact Information: Jeff Warner, 442 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, 603/431-3383, jeff@,

Gordon Webster

Scottish Highland Piper

Programs Offered: School and community performances as soloist, as a duet with Lezlie Paterson Webster or with Highland dancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults and workshops 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, nhss@

Notes: See New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts and Lezlie Paterson Webster’s separate entries found in this Listing for more information.

Lezlie Paterson Webster

Scottish Highland Piper & Dancer

Programs Offered: School and community performances as soloist, as a duet with Gordon Webster or with Highland dancers, fiddlers, and/or harpists. Performances and lectures for adults and workshops with 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, nhss@

Notes: See New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts and Gordon Webster’s separate entries found in this Listing for more information.

Patryc Wiggins

Presenter for Traditional Tapestry Techniques and 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, patryc@

Anne Winterling

New 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

Frank Woodward

New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Programs Offered: Performances and hands-on workshops in schools, community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums in the Merrimack Valley, Dartmouth Sunapee, White Mountains and Seacoast regions. Interested in making presentations to all ages—Kindergarten to adults. Available for daytime and evening presentations year round.

Contact Information: Frank Woodward, 107 Greenfield Rd, New Boston, NH, 03070, 603/487-2480, Nhdancecaller@

Sandra & Wayne Yacek

Gardeners, 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 Yarensky

Hammered Dulcimer Player & New England Contra Dance Caller

Programs Offered: Contra dance caller for the Lamprey River Band. Plays fiddle and hammered dulcimer with various contra dance musicians in NH, primarily in the central and southern regions of the state. For more information, contact Peter Yarensky.

Contact Information: Peter Yarensky, 213 Hall Rd, Barrington, NH, 03825, 603/664-2513, peter.yarensky@unh.edu

Notes: See Lamprey River Band’s separate entry found in this Listing for more information.

Steve Zakon-Anderson

New 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 this Listing.

Contact Information: Steve Zakon-Anderson, 6 Depot Rd, Peterborough, NH, 03449, 603/525-3883

Hagob Jack Zarzatian

Anatolian, Near & Middle Eastern Music

Jack Zarzatian sings and plays the guitar as well as the middle eastern oud. Jack was born into a Greek and Armenian family. His parents were both classically trained violinists and his father performed in a Greek and Armenian band in Philadelphia where he grew up. Over the years, Jack has studied with Turkish and Armenian master musicians and has been playing Near and Mid-Eastern music for over 40 years. 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 weddings but 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 opening for the King Tutankhamun exhibit.

Programs Offered: Performances, demonstrations, and workshops at schools and community locations such as libraries, historic societies, fairs, festivals, and museums. Interested in working with school aged children 6th grade through high school, college students, adults and the elderly. Can work statewide 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: Performances at schools, festivals, and community centers for groups of all ages. Often accompanies individual musicians appearing in this Listing, such as Gary Sredzienski. For more information contact Bill Zecker.

Contact Information: Bill Zecker, PO Box 355, Durham, NH, 03824, 603/682-3829, 603/868-1297

________________________2004 Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing

Index: By Region

Dartmouth-Sunapee Region:

Art Anderson……………………. Loom Builder & Wooden Toy Maker

Karen Cook……………………… Spinner & Knitter

Mary T. Connolly……………….. Irish Dance

Barbara Fisher………………….. Traditional New England Rug Braider

Stephanie Gardner……………… Presenter for Canoe Building & Stone Wall Building

Christopher Hill Morse…………. Etching & Print Maker

Joel McCarty……………………. Timber Framer

David Millstone…………………. New England Contra Dance Caller

Terry Moore…………………….. Traditional Furniture Maker

Northern Spy……………………. New England Contra Dance Band

Francis Orzechowski……………. New England Contra Dance Accordion & Piano

Jane Orzechowski………………. New England Contra Dance & Swedish Fiddler

Marilyn Paige………………… … Traditional New England Floorcloths

Andrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style Fiddler

Sugar River String Band……….. New England Contra Dance & Swedish Music Band

Bob Taylor………………………. Welder & Sculptor

Jay Trayner……………………… Boat Builder & Preservationist

Patryc Wiggins…………………... Presenter for Traditional Tapestry Techniques & Precision Machining

Great North Woods:

Andre Belanger…………………. Sign Carver & Painter

Elwin “Shorty” Boulet………….. Franco-American "Bones" Player

Dona Larsen…………………….. Norwegian Knitter & Cook

Bob Morin…………….…………. Franco-American Woodcarver

Henry & Larry Riendeau………. Franco-American Duet: Guitar & Fiddle

Sandra & Wayne Yacek………… Gardeners, Dried Wreath Makers & Tool Maker

Lakes Region:

Gerard Brunelle………………… Franco-American Woodcarver: Canes

Omar Clairmont………………… Traditional Furniture Maker: Windsor Chairs

Debra Cottrell…………………… Folklorist: Farm Crafts & Occupational Traditions

David Court……………………… Blacksmith

Michael Daun……………………. Fly Tyer

Fred Dolan………………………. Wildfowl Carver

Linda Dolan……………………… Presenter for Wildfowl Carving

Craig Evans……………………… Traditional Spinning, Loom Weaving & Dyeing

Kevin Fife…………………………Stone Wall Building

Mark Favorite…………………… Fly Tyer

Marina Forbes………………..…. Russian Art History, Icon Painter & Storyteller

Robert “Bob” Gelinas…………... Ash Basket Making

Beverly Nemetz………………….. Early-American Decorative Painter

Joel Nordholm…………………… Dog Sled Maker

Gary Pomerleau………………… Franco-American & Bluegrass Fiddler

Joe Pomerleau…………………… Franco-American Guitarist

Robert Roy Robb……………….. Scottish Tartan Weaver

Michael Serpa…………………… Irish Bodhran Player

Jon Siegel………………………. Traditional Furniture Maker: Wood Turning

Merrimack Valley Region:

Pam Bartlett………………….. Traditional New England Rug Hooking

Galen Beale……………………… Shaker Poplarware

Jack Beard………………………. Folklorist: New England & Traditional Ethnic Music

Bob Boynton…………………….. Ox Yoke Maker & Square Dance Caller

Mary Cable……………………… Antique Furniture Upholstery & Restoration

Hector Canales………………….. Puerto Rican & Caribbean Music

Alan Cote………………………… Franco-American Singer

Dan Dustin………………………. Traditional Wooden Spoon Maker & Hand Hewing

Granite Statesmen of the Barber-

shop Harmony Soc. of Nashua.. Barbershop Harmony

Arnold M. Graton, Jr………...…. Covered Bridge, Historic Restoration & Timber Framer

R.P. Hale…………………………. Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/Historian

Tom Hall………………………….Trad. English, Scottish, and NE Folk Songs, Maritime Songs, Ballads

Bob Holzhauser………………..… Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow Maker

Garry Kalajian………………….. Blacksmith

Kevin Koo……………………….. Chinese Dance

Fred Kretchman………………… Fly Rod Maker

David Lamb……………………... Traditional Furniture Maker

Wilson Langlois…………………. French Canadian Fiddling

Dudley Laufman………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler & Caller

Jacqueline Laufman…………….. Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler

Megan Marsh……………………. Scottish Highland Dancer

Sylvia Miskoe……………………. Scottish & New England Contra Dance Accordionist

Samita Mohanasundaram……… Indian Classical Dance - Bharathanatyam

Chysanthe Nagios……………….. Traditional Greek Cook

NH School of Scottish Arts………Scottish Music & Dance

Gayle Newman………………….. Scottish Highland Bagpiper

John Newman………………… Scottish Highland Bagpiper

Alice Ogden……………………… Brown Ash Basket Maker

Michael Oliszczak………………. Polish Fiddler

Derek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone Work

Helen Pervanas………………….. Traditional Greek Cook

Kim Chi Vu Potter……………… Traditional Vietnamese Dance

David Price………………………. Flintlock Rifle Builder & Scrimshaw Artist

Esther Price……………………… Presenter for Flintlock Gun Building & Scrimshaw

Raymond Street Klezmer Band.. Jewish Klezmer Music Band

Smoked Kielbasa Emergency

Polka Unit…………………….. Polish American/Multi Cultural Band

Diane Souther…………………… Presenter for Apple Orchards & Yankee Cooking

Jacob Stewart……………………. Irish Fiddler

Deanna Stiles…………………….. New England Contra Dance Fiddler & Flutist

Olga Tines……………………….. African-American Gospel Singer

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki………… Celtic & Barn Dance Fiddler

Kung Tai Tsay………………….. Chinese Knot Tyer

Two Fiddles……………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddling & Calling

Gordon Webster………………… Scottish Highland Piper

Lezlie Webster……….………….. Scottish Highland Piper & Dancer

Frank Woodward………………. New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Anne Winterling………………… New England Rug Hooking

Hagob Jack Zarzatian………….. Anatolian, Near & Middle Eastern Music

Monadnock Region:

Sarah Bauhan…………………… Irish Flutist & Piccolo Player

Richard Block…………………… Cape Breton, Celtic & Contra Dance Musician: Guitar & Bass

Brendan Carey-Block…………... New England & Cape Breton Fiddler

Mary DesRosiers………………... New England Contra Dance Caller & Singer

Michael Harde………………….. Wildfowl Carver

Finnegan Hewitt………………… New England Contra Dance Musician: Piano

Hans Kaufhold………………….. Stone & Monument Carver

Roberta Kaufhold………………. Presenter for Stone & Monument Carving

David Kennard…………………. Working with Sheep Dogs

Bob McQuillen………………….. Contra Dance Piano & Accordion Player

Rodney Miller…………………… New England Fiddle Music & Traditional Instrument Making

Old New England……………….. New England Contra Dance Band

Donald Primrose………………… New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Conor Sleith…………………….. New England Contra Dance Musician: Piano

Harvey Tolman…………………. New England Contra Dance & Cape Breton Fiddler

Steve Zakon-Anderson…………. New England Contra Dance Caller

Seacoast Region:

Alanna Lee Callendrello……….. Irish Vocalist & Dancer

Carol Coronis…………………… Traditional Greek Music

Regina Delaney…………………. Irish Harpist, Singer & Dancer

Guzman Family Singers………… Mexican Music

John Hutton…………………….. Presenter for Draft Animals & Logging

Stan Knowles……………………. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Forestry

Lamprey River Band…………… New England Contra Dance Band

Julien Olivier…………………… Folklorist: Franco-American Culture

Rusell Edmands Pope…………… Blacksmith

Ron Raiselis……………………… Cooperage (Wooden Barrel Making)

Gary Sredzienski……………….. Polish & International Accordionist

David Surette……………………. Guitarist & Mandolin Player

Lucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American Vocalist

Matthew Thomas……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: New England History

Ryan Thomson………………….. Contra Dance Musician/Teacher

Jeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional Music

Peter Yarensky………………….. Hammered Dulcimer Player & New England Contra Dance Caller

Bill Zecker………………………. New England Contra & Old Time Dance Musician

White Mountain Region:

Blake Mountain Band………….. New England Square Dance Band

Lester Bradley………………….. Square Dance Musician: Guitar & Calling

Hildy Danforth…………………. Hand Spinner

Michael Eastman……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & Crafts

Sara Glines………………………. Folk Doll Maker

Brian Lamare…………………… Chainsaw Carver

Howard Lyons…………………… Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & Music

Rebecca Parker…………………. Traditional Yankee Cook

Marjorie "Moocho" Salomon….. Jewish Prayer Shawl Weaver

Dorothy “Dot” Towle…………… Rug Hooking

Out of State:

Jeanne Brink…………………….. Western Abenaki Split Ash & Sweet Grass Basket Maker

Rory Brennan…………………… Traditional Plaster Restoration

Timm Triplett…………………… New England Contra Dance & Irish Pianist

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Index: By Category

Craft Traditions:

Art Anderson……………………. Loom Builder & Wooden Toy Maker

Pam Bartlett…….……………….. Traditional New England Rug Hooking

Galen Beale……………………… Shaker Poplarware

Andre Belanger…………………. Sign Carver & Painter

Bob Boynton Jr.…………..…….. Ox Yoke Maker & Traditional New England Square Dance Caller

Jeanne Brink…………………….. Western Abenaki Split Ash & Sweet Grass Basket Maker

Gerard Brunelle………………… Franco-American Woodcarver: Canes

Mary Cable……………………… Antique Furniture Upholstery & Restoration

Omar Clairmont………………… Traditional Furniture Maker: Windsor Chairs

Karen Cook……………………… Spinner & Knitter

David Court……………………… Blacksmith

Hildy Danforth…………………. Hand Spinner

Michael Daun……………………. Fly Tyer

Fred Dolan………………………. Wildfowl Carver

Dan Dustin………………………. Traditional Wooden Spoon Maker & Hand Hewing

Craig Evans……………………… Traditional Spinning, Loom Weaving & Dyeing

Mark Favorite…………………… Fly Tyer

Barbara Fisher………………….. Traditional New England Rug Braider

Robert “Bob” Gelinas………….. Ash Basket Making

Sara Glines………………………. Folk Doll Maker

R.P. Hale…………………………. Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/Historian

Michael Harde………………….. Wildfowl Carver

Christopher Hill Morse…………. Etching & Print Maker

Bob Holzhauser……………….… Primitive Bow (Self Bow) & Arrow Maker

Garry Kalajian………………….. Blacksmith

Fred Kretchman………………… Fly Rod Maker

Brian Lamare…………………… Chainsaw Carver

David Lamb……………………... Traditional Furniture Maker

Dona Larsen…………………….. Norwegian Knitter & Cook

Rodney Miller…………………… New England Fiddle Music & Traditional Instrument Making

Terry Moore…………………….. Traditional Furniture Maker

Bob Morin……………….………. Franco-American Woodcarver

Chysanthe Nagios……………….. Traditional Greek Cook

Beverly Nemetz………………….. Early-American Decorative Painter

Joel Nordholm…………………… Dog Sled Maker

Alice Ogden……………………… Brown Ash Basket Maker

Marilyn Paige…………………… Traditional New England Floorcloths

Rebecca Parker…………………. Traditional Yankee Cook

Helen Pervanas………………….. Traditional Greek Cook

Rusell Edmands Pope…………… Blacksmith

David Price………………………. Flintlock Rifle Builder & Scrimshaw Artist

Ron Raiselis……………………… Cooperage (Wooden Barrel Making)

Robert Roy Robb……………….. Scottish Tartan Weaver

Marjorie "Moocho" Salomon….. Jewish Prayer Shawl Weaver

Jon Siegel………………………. Traditional Furniture Maker: Wood Turning

Bob Taylor………………………. Welder & Sculptor

Dorothy “Dot” Towle…………… Rug Hooking

Jay Trayner……………………… Boat Builder & Preservationist

Kung Tai Tsay………………….. Chinese Knot Tyer

Anne Winterling………………… New England Rug Hooking

Sandra & Wayne Yacek………… Gardeners, Dried Wreath Makers & Tool Maker

Cultural Heritage Interpreters:

Michael Eastman……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & Crafts

Stan Knowles……………………. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: Forestry

Howard Lyons…………………… Cultural Heritage Interpreter: History & Music

Marina Forbes……………..……. Russian Art History, Icon Painter & Storyteller

Matthew Thomas……………….. Cultural Heritage Interpreter: New England History

Patryc Wiggins…………………... Presenter for Traditional Tapestry Techniques & Precision Machining

Folklorists & Community Scholars:

Jack Beard………………………. New England & Traditional Ethnic Music

Debra Cottrell…………………… Community Scholar: Farm Crafts & Occupational Traditions

Linda Dolan……………………… Presenter for Wildfowl Carving

Stephanie Gardner……………… Presenter for Canoe Building & Stone Wall Building

John Hutton…………………….. Presenter for Draft Animals & Logging

Roberta Kaufhold………………. Presenter for Stone & Monument Carving

Julien Olivier…………………… Folklorist: Franco-American Culture

Derek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone Work

Esther Price……………………… Presenter for Flintlock Gun Building & Scrimshaw

Diane Souther…………………… Presenter for Apple Orchards & Yankee Cooking

Andrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style Fiddler

Lucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American Vocalist

Jeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional Music

Occupational Traditions:

Rory Brennan…………………… Traditional Plaster Restoration

Kevin Fife…………………………Stone Wall Building

Arnold M. Graton, Jr…………. Covered Bridge, Historic Restoration & Timber Framer

Hans Kaufhold………………….. Stone & Monument Carver

David Kennard………………….. Working with Sheep Dogs

Joel McCarty……………………. Timber Framer

Derek Owen……………………... Stone Wall Builder & Presenter for Stone Work

Performance Traditions:

Sarah Bauhan…………………… Irish Flutist & Piccolo Player

Blake Mountain Band………….. New England Square Dance Band

Richard Block…………………… Cape Breton, Celtic & Contra Dance Musician: Guitar & Bass

Elwin “Shorty” Boulet………….. Franco-American "Bones" Player

Bob Boynton Jr.…………..…….. Ox Yoke Maker & Traditional New England Square Dance Caller

Lester Bradley………………….. Square Dance Musician: Guitar & Calling

Alanna Lee Callendrello……….. Irish Vocalist & Dancer

Hector Canales………………….. Puerto Rican & Caribbean Music

Brendan Carey-Block…………... New England & Cape Breton Fiddler

Mary T. Connolly………………. Irish Dance

Carol Coronis…………………… Traditional Greek Music

Alan Cote………………………… Franco-American Singer

Regina Delaney…………………. Irish Harpist, Singer, & Dancer

Mary DesRosiers………………... New England Contra Dance Caller & Singer

Granite Statesmen of the Barber-

shop Harmony Soc. of Nashua.. Barbershop Harmony

Guzman Family Singers………… Mexican Music

R.P. Hale………………………….Craftsman/Calligrapher/Musician/Historian

Tom Hall…………………………. Traditional English, Scottish, and NE Folk Songs, Maritime, Ballads

Finnegan Hewitt………………… New England Contra Dance Musician: Piano

Kevin Koo……………………….. Chinese Dance

Lamprey River Band…………… New England Contra Dance Band

Wilson Langlois…………………. French Canadian Fiddling

Dudley Laufman………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler & Caller

Jacqueline Laufman…………….. Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddler

Megan Marsh……………………. Scottish Highland Dancer

Bob McQuillen………………….. Contra Dance Piano & Accordion Player

Rodney Miller…………………… New England Fiddle Music & Traditional Instrument Making

David Millstone…………………. New England Contra Dance Caller

Sylvia Miskoe……………………. Scottish & New England Contra Dance Accordionist

Samita Mohanasundaram……… Indian Classical Dance - Bharathanatyam

NH School of Scottish Arts………Scottish Music & Dance

Gayle Newman………………….. Scottish Highland Bagpiper

John Newman………………… Scottish Highland Bagpiper

Northern Spy……………………. New England Contra Dance Band

Old New England……………….. New England Contra Dance Band

Michael Oliszczak………………. Polish Fiddler

Francis Orzechowski……………. New England Contra Dance Accordion & Piano

Jane Orzechowski………………. Contra Dance & Swedish Fiddler

Gary Pomerleau………………… Franco-American & Bluegrass Fiddler

Joe Pomerleau…………………… Franco-American Guitarist

Kim Chi Vu Potter……………… Traditional Vietnamese Dance

Donald Primrose………………… New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Raymond Street Klezmer Band.. Jewish Klezmer Music Band

Henry & Larry Riendeau………. Franco-American Duet: Guitar & Fiddle

Michael Serpa…………………… Irish Bodhran Player

Conor Sleith…………………….. New England Contra Dance Musician: Piano

Smoked Kielbasa Emergency

Polka Unit…………………….. Polish American/Multi Cultural Band

Gary Sredzienski……………….. Polish & International Accordionist

Andrew T. Stewart……………… Community Scholar: Contra Dance & Cajun Style Fiddler

Jacob Stewart……………………. Irish Fiddler

Deanna Stiles…………………….. New England Contra Dance Fiddler & Flutist

Sugar River String Band……….. New England Contra Dance & Swedish Music Band

David Surette……………………. Guitarist & Mandolin Player

Lucie Therrien………………….. Franco-American Vocalist

Ryan Thomson…………………... Contra Dance Musician/Teacher

Olga Tines……………………….. African-American Gospel Singer

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki………… Celtic & Barn Dance Fiddler

Harvey Tolman…………………. New England Contra Dance & Cape Breton Fiddler

Timm Triplett…………………… New England Contra Dance & Irish Pianist

Two Fiddles……………………… Old Time Barn & Square Dance Fiddling & Calling

Jeff Warner……………………… Community Scholar & Performer: American Traditional Music

Gordon Webster………………… Scottish Highland Piper

Lezlie Webster…………………... Scottish Highland Piper & Dancer

Frank Woodward……………….. New England Contra & Square Dance Calling

Peter Yarensky………………….. Hammered Dulcimer Player & New England Contra Dance Caller

Steve Zakon-Anderson…………. New England Contra Dance Caller

Hagob Jack Zarzatian………….. Anatolian, Near & Middle Eastern Music

Bill Zecker………………………. New England Contra & Old Time Dance Musician

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