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Performers at the 2010
Celtic New Year event

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    The Highland Weavers

    The Highland Weavers have been playing music and singing songs of Scotland and Ireland for almost twenty
     five years. With close harmonies they perform a variety of familiar, traditional and contemporary songs
    from these Celtic lands. The Highland Weavers are: Marie Whiteford (keyboard and vocals), Marty Morrissey
    (guitar, concertina, bodhran and vocals) and Tim Whiteford (vocals and guitar).
    Contact Tim Whiteford at 802-434-4565 e-mail; whiteford @gmavt.net

   Longford Row

       Longford Row is a high energy Celtic quartet. Their music is primarily traditional Irish. Longford Row performs
     pub songs, sea shanties, beautiful Irish airs and instrumental tunes throughout Vermont and Northern New
     England. Their sound is dominated by a large vocal presence of three and four part harmonies, thundering
     gang vocals, and high energy rhythms. The band members are: Dan Blondin, (6 and 12 string guitar, vocals),
     Pat McKenzie (lead vocal, guitar and mandolin), Gerry Feenan (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, vocal), Marshal
     Paulsen (banjo, guitar, vocal), and Matt Bean (fiddle and concertina).
    Contact Gerry Feenan; 802-434-3579 e-mail; Longfordrow @ gmail,com or visit LongfordRow.com

The Fiddleheads

    Fiddleheads is a group of young people interested in learning and performing traditional fiddle tunes. The
     tunes they play highlight the Yankee, French, Irish, Scottish and other cultures of Northern Vermont. They
     have recorded 2 CDs as a group, and several members have been part of other recording projects.
     Contact; Mark Sustic; 802-849-6968 e-mail ksustic@together.net

                Contra Dancemr

Mark Sustic will also be calling the Contradance at the Middle school accompanied by fiddlers
Latimer Hoke and Hannah Beth Crary.

Marie Claire

     A talented singer songwriter and incredible pianist Marie Claire performs a variety of ballads and upbeat songs
     in a style all her own. She performs solo and with several local bands in Burlington and out of state. Marie
     Claire has played in bands with members of Phish, the Chrome Cowboys and is a regular performer at Honky
     Tonk Tuesdays at Radio Bean in Burlington..
     Contact; marie.claire.whiteford@ gmail.com or at Marie Claire's MySpace space

Woods Tea Co.

    The Woods Tea Co is a nationally renowned local band with a foot in many musical doors. "They perform blue
    grass, Celtic tunes, sea shanties and folk songs with an equal ease and skill", The frequently perform on
    National Public Radio and other notable venues such as the Lincoln Center. Patti Casey has recently joined
    the band.
    Contact: 802-524-6035 or visit Woods Tea Co

Ann Whiting

    Ann Whiting has been described as one of the best Appalachian cloggers and French Canadian stepdancers
    around. Backed by the Mark Sustic and the Fiddleheads Ann brings a new form of dance to the Celtic new
    Year event. Visit her web-site to find out more or see her on YouTube.
    Contact: Ann Whiting at: AWClogger @comcast.net

Symphony Reel

    Symphony Reel comprises Laura Markowitz on violin, Ana Ruesink on viola, and John Dunlop on cello, guitar
    a and bouzouki. They play an eclectic mix of Scandinavian and Irish music. The three musicians play with the
    Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Burlington Chamber Orchestra, and, as a trio, they perform for children in
    schools throughout Vermont. They also play in a variety of chamber groups. John and Laura play for a contra
    dance group in Jericho where they reside. All three teach privately, and John teachers at Dartmouth College as
    well.
    Contact: John Dunlop at 802-879-4606 or email; lmark @ sover.net.

    The Heckhounds

     The Heckhounds are a self-designated "hopped-up country-blues" band. Quoting Dan Boles "Slide guitarist
     Hal Mayforth offers languid, swampy lines, which guitarist and harp player Michael Murdock matches with
     gruff, understated vocal turns. Meanwhile drummer Kevin Morrison keeps the time with hazy torpidity. (Seven
     days).
     For more information contact Kevin at: ktmorrison_us @yahoo.com

     Green Mountain Celts

     With the skirl of the pipes and the beat of the bodhran mixed with traditional vocals, Green Mountain Celts
     brings to life a timeless tradition of Celtic inspired music. Their music reflects the duality of a musical heritage
     that embraces the mystical qualities of Scottish Highlanders and Irish bards, rollicking jogs and reels and
     brawling rebel tunes Green Mountain Celts are: Terry Ranney; Highland Bagpipes and Scottish Small Pipes,
     Joanne Ranney; Celtic and frame drums, Joe Erdelyi; Highland Bagpipes, Doug Riley; Cittern, Fiddle and
     guitar.
     Contact; Joanne Ranney 802-434-3233 e-mail; ranney @gmavt.net Green Mountain Celts

The John Martenis Band

     John Martenis is a singer-songwriter whose interests range from folk to funk, and country to punk. Martenis
     cut his teeth playing metal, rock, and punk in Los Angeles and spent 12 years in the vibrant North Carolina
     music scene both as a solo acoustic performer and in a wide variety of projects ranging from hard rock to blue
     grass. The John Martenis band plays original country, blues, and rock with a slightly gritty feel. Martenis and
     long time side man Adam Wright throw guitar licks back and forth while Jerry Cloutier (drums) and Brian Hunt
     (bass) lay down a solid rhythm.
     For more information contract John at: 802- 425-7120 or jmart @gmavt.net

Buckley, Cummings and Garton

Matt Buckley has been playing Scottish bellows pipes since 1987, and in 1989 founded the annual Vermont
Bellowspipe School, here in Richmond, with world-renown piper and pipe-maker Hamish Moore. 2009

     marked the 21^st annual School. The School has featured world-class instructors and fine students from
     Scotland, Canada, United States, England and even Japan.
     This year Matt is joined by renowned piper Tim Cummings and fiddler Joanne Garton. Tim has performed
     and competed with the New Zealand Grade I Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band. Tim plays Scottish smallpipes,
     border pipes, Highland pipes, banjo and whistle. Performing classical violin since the age of 5, Joanne has
     traveled extensively with her fiddle and has won the New England Fiddle Competition, New England
     Scottish Fiddle Championship, and placed third in the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship in 2002.
     For more information contact Matt at: 802-434-4515 email: millhouse@ gmavt.net

   Runaway Dog

     Runaway Dog is Don Dresser (bass), Bart Howe (lead guitar), Ed Paquin (rhythm guitar and vocals), Kym
     Asum (vocals) and Garry Frisch (drums). They play rock and roll music from the ‘50s up through the current
     top one hundred.
     Contact; Don Dresser 802- 434 - 3811 email: DrDresser@ aol.com

   O’hAnleigh

     This Middlebury trio has developed a unique sound drawing upon their ancestral roots and diverse musical
     talent to entertain audiences with the lively and haunting rhythms of Irish and Irish American culture with a
     wide variety of instruments. Cindy Hill (fiddle, vocals), Tom Hanley (steel string guitar, vocals) and Patrick
     Webb (drums, vocals).
     Contact; Cindy Hill e-mail; ohanleigh @yahoo.com

     The Real Deal

     The Real Deal, Richmond's own 10 piece party band, specializes in crowd-moving Motown, Soul, Funk,
     Rock and Disco hits from the 60's and 70's. With female and male vocals up front, the horn section on the
     side and a full rhythm section behind them, The Real Deal packs the dance floor. Come out and join in the
     fun. It's always a dance party when The Real Deal is in town; check them out on their new web-site
     Contact Larry Vigneault at 802-434-2440 or ttherealdeal.music@ hotmail.com

     Trinity

    Trinity performs a sincere repertoire of the finest whisky drinkin,' pub folk songs, traditional
      fiddle tunes, beautiful wedding music and Trinity originals. The multi-instrumental duo supplement
      their vocal talent with fiddle, guitar, mandolin, whistles, and a liberal measure of good
      natured heckling of unsuspecting punters.
      Contact; John Cronin 802-233-6114 e-mail: trinityirishusa@ yahoo.com or visit their website at
      Trinityirish.com

The Richmond Area Irish Sessions Band

       The Richmond Area Irish Sessions Band is a group of from 5 - 8 musicians who get together on a
       regular basis to play lively Irish jigs, reels, polkas and anything else that's guaranteed to keep you foot
       tapping. The RAISB are Carolyn King Buckley, Beth Jillson, Denise Dean ( standing L to R) and
       Jonathan Leonard, Katrina Gibson, Brian Kessler (seated L to R),
       Contact; Jonathan Leonard 434-3787 e-mail; jleonard @uvm.edu

Calloway Taxi

        Calloway Taxi is a jazz a capella ensemble based in Chittenden County, VT. The five singers are: Judith
        Hillman (Soprano), Michele Grimm (Mezzo Soprano), Terry Lawrence (Alto), Dave Lackey (Tenor) and Bob
        Drawbaugh (Bass). Repertoire ranges from jazz and vocal standards to original arrangements or pop/rock
        tunes and seasonal favorites. Visist Calloway Taxi at: http://www.callowaytaxi.org:80/
        Contact Bob Drawbaugh at: bdrawba @aol.com or Judith Hillman at 862-0520.

Rockfish

        Rockfish, a local band from Mount Mansfield Union High School is made up of Jeff Meyer-Lorentson,
        Sam Cutler, Emma Hadden and Eric Marshall.
        Contact: Jeff Meyer-Lorentson at: rockfishvt @gmail.com

Jane Keir

          Jane Keir, Vermont grown singer-songwriter from Huntington, has graced the local scene with
         her guitar and socially conscious, lyric-driven songs for just a few short years. With the world as her
         muse, Jane’s songs range from issues such as third world poverty and the prison system, to love and
         kittens. Listen to Jane at: www.myspace.com/janekeir
         Contact; Jane Keir 802-363-3268 email; JaneIsDancing@ gmail.com

The McFadden Academy of Irish Dance

         The McFadden Academy of Irish Dance is Vermont's only certified Irish dance school. The dancers attend
         many competitions throughout New England and have come home with many awards. They have performed all
         over Vermont and have also danced with world class musician Eileen Ivers at the Flynn Theater. The dancers
         perform fast, intricate footwork while wearing spectacular costumes. Surely a crowd pleaser!
         Contact: Beth Anne McFadden TCRG    Celtikutie@aol.com or    www.mcfaddenirishdance.com

Mary Ann Samuels and Susan Reit de Salas

       Mary Ann Samuels and Susan Reit de Salas play lilting dance tunes and lively airs on harp, hammered
         dulcimer, recorders and penny whistles. Their performances often include traditional songs as well. Their
         CD, "All Alive" features Celtic, Medieval and original tunes on their stringed instruments. Both Susan and
         Mary Ann perform with Full Circle, a recorder, vocal and string quintet.
         Contact Mary Ann at; msamuels @burlingtontelecom.net

Hilary Stewart

          Hilary Stewart is a 7th grade student at Camel's Hump Middle School. She has been singing since she was 3
        years old and has been taking voice lessons since 2006. She is currently a voice student with Evelyn
          Kwanza’s Music Studio of Essex, Vermont. Hilary enjoys performing and has participated in Gospelfest,
          several recitals, the Camel's Hump talent show and the Open Mike at the Richmond Free Library. Hilary loves
          all music, but her favorite types to sing are Gospel, Jazz. Broadway, and the Blues, and she can often be
          heard singing in the shower! She hopes to one day sing professionally.
          Contact information 434--4410

Programs for Children and Families

Red Wing Puppet Theater

       The Red Wing Puppet Theater’s show blends many different puppet styles with live musical accompaniment
       and physical comedy. This fast paced show is enjoyable for all ages. This year, Chuck Meese, the Artistic
       Director of The Red Wing Puppet Theater celebrates his 30^th year as a professional puppeteer. Joining
       Chuck will be 12-year-old puppeteer and musician Jan Monteagudo-Meese.
     Contact; Chuck Meese 802-472-3709 chuckmeese@ vermontlink.net Red Wing Puppets web-site

    Judith Witters

    Judith tells world-wide traditional tales appropriate for all ages. Very often they are interactive and can be
      spontaneous, group inspired tales based on the use of a story pouch.
      Contact; Judith Witters; email: judywitters@ comcast.net

    Gary Dulabaum

      Gary Dulabaum has been called “the voice of humor in a world gone musical” and it has been said if you
      combine actor Christopher Lloyd and Gene Simmons of KISS with child-favorite Barney, you have Gary
      Dulabaum, a high-energy musician who incorporates jazz, folk and rock n’ roll into his “not-your-typical”
      children’s songs. Visit Gary at his web-site at: http://www.garydulabaum.com/
      Contact Gary at garydamberc@ worldnet.att.net

   Heather Morris Celtic Dancers

    The Heather Morris Celtic Dancers will bring in the new year with their wonderful Celtic jigs and youthful
     energy. This group of dancers carries on the centuries old tradition of Scottish Highland dancing. Visit the
     Heather Morris School of Dance at http://www.celticheather.com:80/,

Contact: Heather Morris at: celtic.heather @gmail.com

Cameron's Classic Cartoons

    Classic Cartoons for all ages! Includes selections of Looney Toons, Popeye, Superman, Pink Panther,
      Casper the Ghost, Tom & Jerry, Felix the Cat and many more! The three stooges and Abbott & Costello
      May show up, too!
      Contact: Cameron Thomas; 802-434-5375 email; pmthomas@ gmavt.net