Popular at music festivals and venues across eastern Canada, the Durham County Poets are a lively and soulful group, who write and perform an eclectic blend of blues, folk and rock, with tinges of country, gospel and swing tossed in for good measure.
They are five seasoned musicians, all of whom are songwriters, who work together individually and collaboratively in composing their music. Delving into a variety of styles and genres, their musical influences include a broad range of artists. From The Band to Dire Straits, Leon Redbone to James Taylor and Neil Young, they have managed to put it all together to create their own musical style. The obvious joie de vivre expressed while performing together is reflected in the good-time feel that the band creates, which has been captivating their audiences consistently since their inception 6 years ago.
Fronted by Kevin Harvey, a self proclaimed blues crooner on lead vocals, The Durham County Poets also feature David Whyte on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Neil Elsmore on acoustic guitar and vocals, Carl Rufh on double bass and vocals and Rob Couture (formerly of The Echo Hunters) on drums and percussion.
Tickets: $12.00 adults / $10.00 under 18
Make your reservations now for our fabulous 4 Courses, 4 Beers, $45 Dinner
Begin with cozying up to the fire in the living room for complimentary appetizers at 5 p.m. Beer & wine available for purchase.
The 4 Courses/4 Beers include:
• Butternut squash ravioli, roasted autumn vegetables, and savory pumpkin cream sauce with Gourdy Pumpkin Ale
• Red & golden roasted beets, Meadowstone Farm goat cheese, fresh parsley with Three Little Pigs Belgian Tripel
Citrus Chipotle Braised Beef Short Ribs over a bed of herb-infused wild rice
Vegetarian Option: Smoked tempeh and quinoa croquette on a bed of arugula with a sweet plum sauce over wild rice with Cloven Hoof Belgian Dubbel
Cranberry orange carrot cake with Javeline IPA
Joining us for dinner are Rob and Ali Leleszi, founders and owners of NH’s Rockingham Brewery.
To reserve, please call (603) 278-4453. Cost: $45, plus tax and gratuity; discount for AMC members.
Many families make it a tradition to visit Santa’s Village in the weeks before Christmas, and we have it on good authority from all the elves that the amusement park is going to be chock-full of holiday cheer, with a fantastic light display, lots of rides, and tons and tons of fun. Don’t forget to bring your list to share with Santa!
With multiple performances on The Tonight Show, his own Comedy Central specials and consistently selling out theaters, Juston McKinney is at the top of his game.
Juston grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. After earning an associate’s degree from the very prestigious Southern Maine Community College, he was hired as a deputy Sheriff patrolling the same border in which he grew up. But in 1997 Juston turned in his gun and badge and left the dangerous streets of rural Maine and moved to the quiet community of Queens, New York. While living in NYC he worked his way into the weekend line-up at Comic Strip Live, Stand-Up New York, Dangerfield’s, Gotham, Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Times called him, “Destined for stardom.” Juston would go on to sign sitcom development deals with Warner Brothers, CBS Productions, IFC and Comedy Central.
He has appeared on a half dozen Comedy Central shows including his half hour Comedy Central Presents and his 1-hour special Juston McKinney-A Middle-Class Hole, which was released by Warner Bros. He has appeared numerous times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. He was chosen to be part of the Blue Collar Comedy” Next Generation” Tour, with Bill Engval, which aired on TBS and had his own weekly show on Sirius/XM radio, Live From the Woods with Juston McKinney.
His TV credits include The King of Queens, and the Sidney Lumet drama 100 Centre Street. His movie credits include The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom.
Juston also wrote, created and starred in the web series, Hosed, about a volunteer fire department in the fictitious town of Effingwoods, NH. It caught the eye of Denis Leary and his production company Apostle. Juston then wrote the pilot and it was sold to IFC.
He currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife, kids and dogs.
Naturopathica founder Barbara Close will guide participants at Thrive: A Wellness Immersion Weekend, November 16-18, at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods. During the weekend, experience the rejuvenating power of a self-care program that includes daily yoga, whole foods meals, informative lectures and spa treatments. Several packages are available. Learn more at www.brettonwoods.com/thrive.
The Medallion Opera House in Gorham, with sponsorship from Music in the Great North Woods, is thrilled to bring Raja Rahman to play a program of Beethoven and Bach at Gorham Town Hall’s Medallion Opera House on Saturday, November 10, at 2:30 pm. Described by the NY Sunday Times as a “powerhouse pianist,” the prize-winning Canadian virtuoso is a graduate of The Juilliard School.
Raja Rahman has performed worldwide with Sir Georg Solti, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Iona Brown. Winner of concerto competitions, Juilliard’s Vladimir Horowitz Scholarship, International Concert Artists competition, and numerous other prestigious awards, Raja’s career has taken him all over the world in concert as both soloist and chamber musician.
Collaborations have included performances with cellist Matt Haimovitz, and members of the Juilliard String Quartet and the San Francisco Symphony. Mr. Rahman’s Carnegie Hall debut took place while still at Juilliard, followed by his Lincoln Center debut shortly thereafter. Sir Georg Solti became an ardent supporter of Raja’s after they performed together in Germany. Teachers have included Seymour Lipkin, Jerome Lowenthal, Lev Vlassenko and Byron Janis.
For the last 20 years, Raja has been Director of Piano Studies at Nevada School of the Arts where he teaches a studio of 20 students. He was awarded a Proclamation from the Mayor in recognition of his efforts to expand culture there. Raja, who co-stars in the magic and music duo “Jarrett & Raja,” has appeared on NBC’s America’s Got Talent as a semifinalist, the CW Network, ABC’s “Shark Tank,” “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and the BBC. Currently he is touring the East Coast and can be seen in his 5th season on The CW’s “Masters of Illusion.”
No tickets are required, due to underwriting by the non-profit organization, Music in the Great North Woods, but donations will be enthusiastically accepted for this rare appearance.
Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.” Since its formation in the fall of 2014, Mile Twelve has quickly been on the rise. They released their debut six-track self-titled EP, and performed extensively throughout the U.S., Ireland and Canada, including several major festivals: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, FreshGrass Festival, Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival and Joe Val Bluegrass Festival. A track from their debut EP was featured on Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction’s “Hand Picked with Del McCoury,” while another track was featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Bluegrass” 2015 playlist. That same year, they were selected as formal showcase artists at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.
Band members include Evan Murphy on guitar, David Benedict on mandolin, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on fiddle, Nate Sabat on bass and BB Bowness on banjo. Their energy and youthful flair is sure to make for a great night in music on the Rialto stage.
Tickets ($15) area available at gnwca.org (click on “upcoming events”), at the Rialto Theater, or at Fiddleheads on 110 Main St., in Colebrook. For more information on this and other upcoming GNWCA concerts, visit www.gnwca.org or call (603) 237-9302 or (603) 246-8998.
The Fall 2018 Evening Series at White Mountains Community College proudly presents its Adventure and History in the North County series this fall.
On November 7, historian Bob Cottrell will present a program called “Harnessing History: On the Trail of New Hampshire’s State Dog, the Chinook.
The free program is sponsored by the Berlin and Gorham Public Libraries with support from White Mountains Community College and New Hampshire Humanities.
Refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Info: (603) 342-3087.
There is no better place to choose a Christmas tree than at The Rocks Estate, where you can strike out over the fields in search of your ideal holiday evergreen or choose from already cut trees.
Take a tour of the estate on a horse-drawn wagon, browse two shops for gifts and decorations, and choose the perfect handmade wreath and garland for your front door.
Begin your visit with a leisurely walk through the rolling fields of Christmas trees to choose and cut one for your home or select a freshly cut tree from the retail lot at the farm, where willing helpers will load your tree onto your vehicle for you. The Rocks’ beautifully decorated handmade wreaths, garlands, ornaments, and Christmas tree accessories will add festive touches to your holiday décor.
The Rocks opens Nov. 7 and will be open 10 am – 4 pm daily through Christmas Eve. Christmas tree shoppers may select a tree from the farm’s retail lot or wander the fields to Cut-Your-Own Christmas tree beginning Nov. 19. The Rocks will be closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22), but otherwise open daily through Dec. 24.
Nova Scotia’s powerhouse Còig has cemented its status as one of today’s most exciting new North American Celtic groups. With a combined total of over 30 group and solo awards and nominations, the four members of the band are already recognized as major stars of the Celtic world.
Còig’s like no other, thanks to the unique mix of four different talents. They all have traditional roots, but each brings something more. Fiddler Chrissy Crowley has touches of world and contemporary music. Pianist Jason Roach has a jazz degree, Darren McMullen (guitar, banjo, mandolin, etc.) has worked everywhere from Irish to rock groups, and fiddler Rachel Davis is the most Cape Breton trad, but with folk and roots infused flavors as well.
Ask anyone who has seen them, from New England theater stages to huge European festivals to their own beloved small halls of Cape Breton, and you’ll always hear about Còig’s energy. Trad fans love them of course, and the crowds are growing all the time. “We really feed a lot on the energy we get from the crowd, everybody is hootin’ and hollerin’ and clappin’ and stompin’ and goin’ on,” says multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen. “We want our shows to be more where we’re all just having a party together.”
Còig’s music is a unique combination of influences that could only come from these four players. It’s traditional for sure, but it’s performed in a lot of non-traditional ways. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door and at GNWCA at www.gnwca.org. More info: www.gnwca.org or (603) 237-9302 or (603) 246-8998.
