Tag: Medallion Opera House

Irish Band Daymark at Medallion Opera House

Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes), Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), the group presents a classic blend of wind and string as driving flute meets virtuosic fiddle, underpinned by well-considered and expertly delivered guitar.

Each member of Daymark is well established in their own right, and collectively the three have lived and studied traditional music across Ireland, Scotland, England, America, and Canada, in the cities of Limerick, Glasgow, Newcastle, Montreal, Boston, and New York.

 

Irish Folk Group RUNA at St. Kieran’s

Pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music, RUNA will be performing at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 4 at 2 pm. Tickets, $15 for adults and $10 for those under 18, are available on line (www.stkieranarts.org) for a small additional fee, at the arts center office and at the door on the evening of the show.

“Best of all, RUNA sounds like no one else!” – Travis Rogers, Jr., Music Life & Times.

Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups,” RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.

The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song.

RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitaris Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Zach White of St. Louis on guitar, vocals and mandolin, and Maggie White of Kentucky on the fiddle and Mandolin.

RUNA recently released their fifth album, “RUNA: LIVE.” Receiving lavish praise on both sides of the Atlantic, the album has been hailed as “an incredible masterpiece” – Marcene Bronson, The Celtic Crier.

Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact the Arts Center at (603) 752-1028; visit our website, www.stkieranarts.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stkieranarts.

The Peacheaters Concert at Medallion Opera House

The Peacheaters recreate the experience of seeing The Allman Brothers Band live. From whirling guitars to a pulsating rhythm section, to soul & blues infused vocals, The Peacheaters dig into the Allmans’ 45-year music catalogue. They are not just the best Allman Brothers act currently out there (Boston Globe/ Boston Music Awards) but “They capture the true spirit of the Allman Brothers,” so says Henry Paul of the Outlaws.

The Peacheaters have been together over 15 years (almost unheard of these days) and are riding high with the addition of Chuck Farrell of the Nor’Easters on guitar and new management Norman Gopin, formerly of Darkstar Orchestra.

Although they are no strangers to the big stage having supported (among others) the Outlaws, Foghat, Pink talking Phish and members of Gov. Mule, it’s been the past year that has seen the Peach really take off, recently selling out BB King’s in NYC; Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA; Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA; and Aura in Portland, Maine.

The Peacheaters will be bringing the entire 8-piece ensemble to the Medallion Opera House on February 16th. With this band no two shows are ever the same and you’ll see why! The “Wall of Sound” brings the experience to life and with these A-list musicians. It is an evening not to be missed!

Tickets are $20 at the door and are available at the Gorham Town Hall, 603-466-3322 x3 and online at www.medallionoperahouse.org. Doors open at 6:30 pm with show time at 7.

The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Swing-Along Spectacular

This wildly popular show delivers a veritable explosion of yuletide splendor, complete with trivia, prizes, and, of course, all the holiday tunes you know and love. Year-round, the Sweetback Sisters and their band of brothers wow audiences with their precise, family-style harmonies and blazing instrumentals. For this show, the Queens of Christmastime bring their signature mix of modern nostalgia to a wide array of holiday classics and hidden gems that are sure to get even your Scroogiest uncle in a festive spirit. Songbooks and plenty of warm fuzzy feelings provided.

Tickets cost $20/adult in advance and $25 at the door and are available at the Gorham Town Hall, White Mountain Café and online at www.medallionoperahouse.org.

Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards in Concert

Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well received by audiences around the eastern United States since 2010. Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young — combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own.

Tickets cost $12 and are available at the Gorham Town Hall, online at www.medallionoperahouse.org or at the door.

Concert with Guitarists Gerard, Marshall & Farrell

Don’t miss this special acoustic show with three of the area’s top pickers.

Guitarists Dave Gerard, Bruce Marshall and Chuck Farrell will combine forces for a fantastic night of music. Each brings decades of experience, impressive original catalog and an engaging live show.

Chuck and Bruce have done extensive duo work, have paired with Dave in the past, and will mix it up with some solo, duo and trio sets. This will be a special night, get your tickets now.

Tickets cost $15/adult and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Gorham Town Hall, White Mountain Café and online at www.medallionoperahouse.org.

Medallion Opera House Presents: Mediterranean Muses

Twice Grammy-nominated guitarist-composer Jose Lezcano teams up with virtuoso pianist Virginia Eskin to present a duo program of music that showcases the Mediterranean spirit and excitement of works from Spain, Italy and Hispano-America.

Jose’s collaborations with Virginia over the past decade include duo performances for Boston’s St. Botolph Club, Natick Concert Series, the Bass Hall Monadnock Series in Peterborough, N.H., the Keene State College International Guitar Festival, and the Sumner Hall Concert Series in Keene, N.H.  Together they have explored the little-known repertoire for guitar & amp; piano, including works by Torroba, Ponce, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and an original work by Lezcano (Fantasia Latina).

They will present a program of works, entitled “Mediterranean Landscapes — Works from Spain, Italy, and Hispano-America,” including works by the aforementioned composers, with sonatas by Scarlatti, guitar
preludes of Villa-Lobos, and Brazilian Tangos by Nazareth.

Abraham & Mary Lincoln at Medallion Opera House

Distinctly different paths led Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd to Springfield, Illinois, where they met, married and began a family. The years that followed their move to the White House were filled with personal and national crises. Steve and Sharon Wood portray President and Mrs. Lincoln in this living history program, telling stories of their early lives and the challenges they faced during this turbulent time in our country’s history.

Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Denise Vallee at [email protected] or 603-466-3322 x3.

Big Moose Bach Fest VIII

Big Moose Bach Fest VIII Turns to Jazz and Themes of Good and Evil

Labor Day Weekend is once again the occasion for Bach, this year jazzing it up on Saturday, September 2, at 4 pm, with a video presentation “Jazz up the Sinfonias” followed by a movie on the life of Bach.

The final concert will take place on Sunday afternoon, September 3, also at 4 pm. Both events take place at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham, a co-sponsor of the festival. An unusual feature of the annual Bach Fest is that the events are free, with donations to Music in the Great North Woods, which closes out its summer offerings with this signature event. The Sunday program will include three cantatas on life and death, good and evil, with a chorus, soloists and orchestra of Baroque strings and recorders under the direction of Dr. Susan Ferré.

Big Moose Bach Fest VIII

Big Moose Bach Fest VIII Turns to Jazz and Themes of Good and Evil

Labor Day Weekend is once again the occasion for Bach, this year jazzing it up on Saturday, September 2, at 4 pm, with a video presentation “Jazz up the Sinfonias” followed by a movie on the life of Bach.

The final concert will take place on Sunday afternoon, September 3, also at 4 pm. Both events take place at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham, a co-sponsor of the festival. An unusual feature of the annual Bach Fest is that the events are free, with donations to Music in the Great North Woods, which closes out its summer offerings with this signature event. The Sunday program will include three cantatas on life and death, good and evil, with a chorus, soloists and orchestra of Baroque strings and recorders under the direction of Dr. Susan Ferré.