A Summer Concert Series hosted by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts is bringing four top-notch groups of musicians to the area between July 7 and Aug. 1. These four groups are brand-new to the region. All four of the concerts will be held in the Tillotson Center on Carriage Lane (next to the Colebrook Post Office on Rte. 26).
First in the series is the Gothard Sisters, who will be playing, singing and dancing on Monday night, July 7. The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest. Recently returning from a national U.S. tour, their live show is under large demand as high-energy, family-friendly entertainment steeped in Celtic and folk roots, classical violin chops, champion Irish step-dancing and lots of fun. Corporate sponsorship of this show is courtesy LaPerle’s IGA and Guy LaPerle.
The second group to perform in the series is Coig, who will be playing on Tuesday evening, July 15. CÒIG (“Ko-ig” is Gaelic for “five”) is an exciting ensemble consisting of five solo acts, and is one of Cape Breton’s most captivating young bands. Originally coming together for a promotional tour for the Celtic Colours International Festival, the formation proved to be something special, and the group decided to continue to tour together as a band. Proving to be a serious force to be reckoned with in the traditional music scene with their driving tunes, haunting songs and infectious energy, Coig is a treat for the ears of every audience they meet.
Third in the summer series is Montana Skies, who will be performing on Monday, July 21. Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries. In concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and “House of the Rising Sun,” as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel. Montana Skies combines elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n’ roll.
The fourth and final performers in the series are Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb, who will be playing on Friday, Aug. 1. Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working with the great Tommy Emmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitar playing is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, and their songs feature Lorens superb vocals and some beautiful harmonies from Mark. Corporate sponsorship of this show is courtesy Pride Builders and Haze and Kathy Smith.
Admission to the concerts is $15 each, however a special one-price for all ticket is available for $40 which gives the ticket holder admission to all four of the concerts at a price of $10 per concert. Tickets are now on sale and available at Fiddleheads, 110 Main Street in Colebrook, or by calling 237-9302.
For more information on these and other GNWCA concerts, call 237-9302 or 246-8998, or visit www.gnwca.org.
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