

He currently performs with The Bee Eaters and The Jeremy Kittel Band. Simon Chrisman brings a whole new approach to the hammer dulcimer with an inventive virtuosic touch and sophisticated rhythmic sensibilities, redefining the instrument and earning the attention of musicians from all over the world. (Sun) Wes Corbett (banjo) & Simon Chrisman (hammer dulcimer) – Wes was hired as the professor/manager of the banjo program at Berklee College of Music in 2011 and has toured internationally with the critically acclaimed acoustic string band Joy Kills Sorrow until 2014. Balkan, Irish, & Breton dance tunes, Yiddish cabaret songs, murder ballads, love songs – Visit : ( | (Sat) SPRIG – Folk Music From All Over - Dan Compton (fiddle, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, lead vocal), Fran Slefer (button accordion), Bryan Owens (guitar, octave mandolin, mandolin, backing vocals), Nina Lane (lead vocal, guitar). Tashina Clarridge and Simon Chrisman of The Bee Eaters bring together a five piece collaboration featuring talented young musicians Leo Shannon (The Onlies), Amy Anders, and Lela Miatke, for an evening of traditional Appalachian and Irish tunes, and traditional and folk songs, with fiddles,banjos, guitar & tenor guitar, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and bass. (Sat) Tashina Clarridge + Simon Chrisman & featuring Leo Shannon, Amy Anders, & Lela Miatke – An evening of Irish & Old-Time music ~ “Suggested donation” is $15-$25 depending on the show. Be sure to bookmark for convenient access to everything you need to know about classical music recordings.To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use this FORM or you can also email me directly Unless noted, concerts start at 7:30 w/ potluck at 6:30 PM. You can also visit our home page to see what is new and to explore our full range of offerings. In addition, you can use the search form on the right to search our complete review database. To access a review, simply scroll down the page and click on the row you wish to view. Our review digests archive list, alphabetically by composer when clicked on will list EVERY review we have ever written about them listed by date published most recent to least.


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