Award winning folk singer and songwriter from Portland, Maine. To hear his music, go to http://www.connorgarveysongs.com/

Great Coffeehouse last night with the Maine Highland Fiddlers. Almost standing room only. Largest crowd ever with 90 people in our cozy vestry. Will get them back next year!

About The award winning Ameranouche (pronounced uh-Mare-uh-noosh) plays a passionate style of music they call “Gypsy Flamenco Swing.” They are veterans of the Newport Jazz Festival, Djangofest Northwest, Muzikfest Bethlehem, PA and the National Press Club. The name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of guitarist Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic Gypsy inspired music mixing Flamenco, Bebop and Jazz swing influences. Played on traditional French jazz guitars, the music is rhythmic, vigorous, and elegant. Whether they’re playing a musette waltz from 1930 or an Andalusian inspired original tune, Ameranouche’s Gypsy Flamenco Swing style is a fresh and highly enjoyable new sound for the 21st century. Gypsy Flamenco Swing is about coming together and celebrating our shared humanity. Ameranouche is committed to connecting deeply with its audience and sharing joy and peace through its live shows and recorded albums.

Wielding a voice that defies the size of her body and strong storytelling sensibilities, Emilia Dahlin has carved out her name as a unique songstress. She weaves mesmerizing tales (complete with Greek myths, robotic messiahs, epic floods, and tax evaders) with raw, rootsy folk and dynamic jazz vocals. Her well-crafted songs sound as if they've been left outside where time and weather have worn cracks for the wind to whip through. Her sky-rocketing energy is delivered with honesty. She's a “self-made original” and the quintessential indie musician, wearing the hat of artist, manager, and booking agent at once.

The Gawler Family Band will perform an evening of traditional fiddling and folk music rooted in Maine and New England traditions with soaring melodies and driving rhythms. This talented musical family includes celebrated fiddler, Ellen, trained in the traditions of French-Canadian, Maritime, Shetland and old time New England fiddlers; husband John, a masterful banjo and guitar player; daughter, Molly, a fiddler, banjo player and singer; and Molly’s husband, Lao playing flutes from around the world and adding rhythm to the band with his bodhran. This will be an evening that is sure to delight with its traditional, yet lively fiddling that is at the same time inventive and playful.

Maine Highland Fiddlers are part of the traditional Celtic music revival that thrives throughout the North Atlantic rim. The music of Scotland, Cape Breton, Ireland and the Shetlands resonates well with the rich heritage of Maine’s early Celtic settlements. Along with fiddles, the group includes guitar, bodhran, and piano. The group of seven musicians gathers from throughout Southern, Western and Mid-Coast Maine to perform, pass on, and renew the Celtic fiddle tradition in Maine. Their music recaptures the kitchen party atmosphere that is central to the Celtic tradition.

Grassholes playing at Coffeehouse tonight. Full house of Hardy Mainers on this cold night.

Grassholes at Village Coffeehouse January 6

Grassholes at Village Coffeehouse

The Grassholes is a 5 piece band consisting of Bass, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, fiddle and banjo. The band has played around New England regularly for over 15 years at various concert venues, festivals and tours. Performing regularly throughout the winter in greater Portland, the band is booked in Dublin Ireland in early February. Music is half originals and half covers/traditional. Performances are often referred to as ‘shows’. The sound has been described variously and ‘slam’ bluegrass, and ‘edgy’ traditional. Audiences witness that the individual Grassholes enjoy performing. Tickets $10 at the door. Coffee and snacks provided.

Great potluck suppa, wonderful music, and caring community at the Christmas concert in New Gloucester last night.