This amazing collaboration of four virtuosic musicians clearly enjoy their work!  Their love of the music is infectious as one marvels at their instrumental expertise. Featured are Rob Flax on the violin, Dean Stevens on the guitar, Eric Kilburn on the mandolin, and Max Ridley on the bass. The choice of the mostly original songs … Continue reading Music on Centre presents An Evening with Dean Stevens and Friends

Paul and Annie started playing together in 1992, and they’ve been a working team since then, playing country blues, Chicago blues, southern gospel, as well as their own compositions, at festivals, concert halls and clubs all over the world. Paul on guitar and Annie on harmonica. They’re the real deal! “…Paul Rishell and Annie Raines … Continue reading Music on Centre presents Paul Rishell and Annie Raines

We are thrilled that Les is touring again after taking time off to raise her daughter. But she has not been idle; she has collaborated with world-renowned musicIans to sell songs for film and TV, and has created seven albums of widely diverse genres, some on her own record label. Audiences are awed by the … Continue reading Music on Centre presents Les Sampou

Two revered voices from the folk and acoustic world join forces vocally and instrumentally to create musical chemistry.  Claudia is a powerful vocalist who combines lively folk, jazz and blues with rich poetry and playful humor. Once a frequent guest on Prairie Home Companion, she now performs solo and as a duo with Sally.  Sally … Continue reading Music on Centre presents Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers

Two major talents share the stage, each bringing their original songs that speak to the major issues of our time and also the tiniest details of ordinary life that hold meaning. Both are singer-songwriters, guitarists and workshop organizers. Cosy has organized songwriting workshops in both NH and Utah (where she lived for many years ), … Continue reading Music on Center presents Cosy Sheridan and David Roth

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later … Continue reading Music on Centre presents Hubby Jenkins

The music of Samodivi is inspired by the beauty and rhythmical intricacies of the Balkan musical traditions. The repertoire includes modern interpretations of old folk songs from the Balkan peninsula, as well as original compositions using that style as an inspiration. The Balkan region has a tumultuous history, often riddled by war and mistrust among … Continue reading Music on Centre presents Samodivi

ROB FLAX is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator with a playful heart and an open mind. He describes his music in a concise way: “I play things with strings, I hit stuff, and I sing.” Behind this simple tag line lies a rich depth of genre-bending, from classical and jazz violin to bluegrass fiddle, … Continue reading Music on Centre Presents Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio

Back at MoC by popular demand, the Heather Pierson Duo comes to us from Maine, bringing their lively and diverse repertoire of ragtime, traditional, jazzy folk and original songs of unity and peace. Heather's inspiring live performances with bassist/guitarist Shawn Nadeau pulsate with the grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia, and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration. … Continue reading Music on Centre presents the Heather Pierson Duo