Photo credit -
Susan Wilson
Lorraine and Bennett Hammond concerts feature Celtic harp, Appalachian dulcimer, 5-string banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin and a vast array of great songs and tunes - traditional, contemporary and original, in a variety of styles including Celtic, blues, American traditional, and classical.
Their warm stage presence is punctuated with wry humor. The Boston Globe calls them "a dazzling, witty, eclectic, delightful duo."
The joy they take in their music is contagious, and their flair for tailoring their selection of songs and tunes for each individual audience lends an uncommon freshness to their lively performances.
Jerry Rockwell of Dirty Linen Folk Magazine says, “Lorraine is a very expressive, passionate player diving through varied textures of music.”
The Shetland Times, Scotland says, “Bennett is just an excellent, solid fingerpicking guitarist of the sort you could listen to all day.”
They can be heard on over thirty recordings as featured artists, or enhancing the work of performers including Archie Fisher, Lui Collins, and Bob Franke.
Visit their own website at http://www.greatacoustics.org/
"Quite
simply acoustic music at its
finest..." says Dirty Linen Magazine
Lorraine and Bennett Hammond concerts feature Celtic harp, Appalachian dulcimer, 5-string banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin and a vast array of great songs and tunes - traditional, contemporary and original, in a variety of styles including Celtic, blues, American traditional, and classical.
Their warm stage presence is punctuated with wry humor. The Boston Globe calls them "a dazzling, witty, eclectic, delightful duo."
The joy they take in their music is contagious, and their flair for tailoring their selection of songs and tunes for each individual audience lends an uncommon freshness to their lively performances.
Jerry Rockwell of Dirty Linen Folk Magazine says, “Lorraine is a very expressive, passionate player diving through varied textures of music.”
The Shetland Times, Scotland says, “Bennett is just an excellent, solid fingerpicking guitarist of the sort you could listen to all day.”
They can be heard on over thirty recordings as featured artists, or enhancing the work of performers including Archie Fisher, Lui Collins, and Bob Franke.
Visit their own website at http://www.greatacoustics.org/
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Sat. Nov. 8, at 8 pm, only $15 at the door
The Short Sisters
- Kate Seeger, Fay Baird, and Kim Wallach
Photo credit - Susan Wilson
The Short Sisters are not really sisters, and not particularly short (except for their first names), but they do sound like sisters and share a delight in harmony. The songs chosen by the trio tell stories and paint pictures, conveying strong visual images through music. They favor a capella arrangements but also accompany themselves with guitar, autoharp and banjo.
Their homes range from New Hampshire to Florida.
At the top of the photo is Fay Baird, who sings and plays banjo and guitar. She lives in Florida.
In the middle of the photo is Kate Seeger (yes, she is the niece of Pete Seeger) who sings and plays guitar and autoharp. She lives in Massachusetts.
At the bottom is Kim Wallach, who sings, writes songs, and plays guitar and banjo. She lives in New Hampshire.
They met and got started performing when they all lived closer to each other in the Boston area. They've drifted a bit geographically, but stuck together as a trio since 1979, which makes us one of the longest-standing folk groups in North America. (Short Sisters, Long Standing.)
On those special occasions when Kate, Kim, and Fay reunite to share the joy of singing together, their fans too travel from far and near to bask in the sheer musical joy and great fun of a Short Sisters concert.
Their concerts are filled with songs both traditional and new; unusual rounds, musical curiosities and chorus songs, Sacred Harp songs, ballads and much more.
Whether unaccompanied or with guitar, autoharp and banjo, The Short Sisters blend their voices in stunning and original harmonies.
Their favorite songs, funny or moving, thought-provoking or frivolous, convey optimism about tackling life's challenges in the 21st century.
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Sat. Nov. 8, at 8 pm, only $15 at the door
The Short Sisters
- Kate Seeger, Fay Baird, and Kim Wallach
Photo credit - Susan WilsonThe Short Sisters are not really sisters, and not particularly short (except for their first names), but they do sound like sisters and share a delight in harmony. The songs chosen by the trio tell stories and paint pictures, conveying strong visual images through music. They favor a capella arrangements but also accompany themselves with guitar, autoharp and banjo.
Their homes range from New Hampshire to Florida.
At the top of the photo is Fay Baird, who sings and plays banjo and guitar. She lives in Florida.
In the middle of the photo is Kate Seeger (yes, she is the niece of Pete Seeger) who sings and plays guitar and autoharp. She lives in Massachusetts.
At the bottom is Kim Wallach, who sings, writes songs, and plays guitar and banjo. She lives in New Hampshire.
They met and got started performing when they all lived closer to each other in the Boston area. They've drifted a bit geographically, but stuck together as a trio since 1979, which makes us one of the longest-standing folk groups in North America. (Short Sisters, Long Standing.)
On those special occasions when Kate, Kim, and Fay reunite to share the joy of singing together, their fans too travel from far and near to bask in the sheer musical joy and great fun of a Short Sisters concert.
Their concerts are filled with songs both traditional and new; unusual rounds, musical curiosities and chorus songs, Sacred Harp songs, ballads and much more.
Whether unaccompanied or with guitar, autoharp and banjo, The Short Sisters blend their voices in stunning and original harmonies.
Their favorite songs, funny or moving, thought-provoking or frivolous, convey optimism about tackling life's challenges in the 21st century.
Visit their own website at http://www.shortsisters.com
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