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We don't know a lot about Rich Schroder save for the fact that he was born in our home town, New York City, and that he has been able to make a living as a singer songwriter living in Brookline, Massachusetts.  We also learn from his web site that he has lived in Lebanon, Tehran and Cameron; providing him with a certain viewpoint that all too many Americans lack.   His site is a logical expression of his past, as we suspect, is his music.

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In 1985 Margaret MacArthur  was named a "New England Living Art Treasure" by the UMASS Art Biennial committee for-among many other things-her work to perform, preserve and study old, traditional music and songs.  While not a Yankee by birth, she moved to Vermont in 1948, she and the MacArthur family have recorded ten albums starting in 1962 with Folksongs of Vermont.  

The family performs regularly throughout New England, blending new and old songs with music from a fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer or harp-zither.   The site includes upcoming concerts, how to purchase records and some fine photographs of Margaret, the MacArthur family and the instruments they play.

We don't know what Mo'De Nef(KizMeT) sounds like (yet), but if their music is as effervescent as their smiles, they must be a real pleasure to hear.  From Boston this female group performs R&B and Pop through out New England to what appear to be highly appreciative fans.  The site-a little slow on the loading-includes photos, bios of the trio, upcoming performances and a little gossip on the music industry.

The New England Brass Band plays music in what they call the " British style brass band tradition."  Formed in 1988 and now with more than 30 musicians from all over New England, the band practices in Wilmington, Massachusetts and has performed at many notable New England venues, including Boston's Symphony Hall.  The site include upcoming concerts, profiles of members, some fine photographs of the band in action and news about their CDs including their first, Christmas Joy!.  They are available for concerts throughout the New England.

New England Blues Society, out of Beverly, Massachusetts, works on a community basis to promote and encourage The Blues in our region.  A grassroots or "street-level" group, they sponsor The Wachusett Mountain Blues Festival in Princeton, Massachusetts, other events in New England and support a fund for musicians who cannot afford health insurance.  Good people and fine music.  

BandShack.com The New England Musicians Directory has direct links to over 400 New England Bands, plus talent agencies, recording studios, songwriters, musicians, teachers and just about everything else connected with New England's professional music scene.  They also have a New England Band events calendar that is available for posting.  A great site and wonderful service.

NEW ENGLAND TRAD JAZZ, All about traditional jazz in New England with links to performers, venues and a wonderful newsletter with specific play dates.  We agree with their quote from Confucius....."Music produces a kind of pleasure that human nature cannot do without." 

The National & New England Swing Dance Server has national information but much on New England.

The New England Folk Festival Association has great information of many events and festivals in the region.

NEW ENGLAND BALLROOM DANCE  with links to national, state and local chapters

Hawaiian Music and Culture in the Greater Boston and New England Area.  With lots of links and event information for the entire area.

New England Rock a directory of Rock music that is updated with regularity.

New England Contra Dance Links   Contra dancing is great fun and importantly, something that all ages can do.  It is also wonderful exercise.  This site offers an exhaustive and up-to-date listing of dance dates and the people and groups involved involved in all aspects of Contra dancing in New England.  

Ballet New England is in Portsmouth, NH, performs the Nutcracker every year and many other works during the season. 

Johnny and the East Coast Rockers is a well established band from Westerly, RI and they sound just great.  The site lists upcoming shows, many of which are free or at a low cost to attend.

Dance New England is a creative collective of individuals who love to dance, as well as a consortium of cooperatively-run, not-for-profit freestyle barefoot dances in the New England area.  

Connecticut

The Connecticut Songwriters Association was founded in 1979 and has over 1,500 members from around the world.   They meet regularly at different cities in the state and sponsor events, workshops and showcase live performances in throughout the year.  Members actively give up their time and talent to support a number of fine non-profit causes.  The site is attractive, interesting and offers links to many members. 

Since 1983 the New Haven Ballet has been teaching, performing and inspiring young people in Greater New Haven, Connecticut.  Under the artistic direction of Noble Barker and with the solid support of an involved board of director, they also offer a summer dance camp.  The attractive site has a class schedules, registration information and a good event calendar.    has been teaching, performing and inspiring young people in Greater New Haven, Connecticut.  Under the artistic direction of Noble Barker and with the solid support of an involved board of director, they also offer a summer dance camp.  The attractive site has a class schedules, registration information and a good event calendar.   

Sound Waves Magazine is a monthly from Old Mystic, CT.  Since 1990 they have covered the music scene in Southern New England and they are a great place to find a favorite band or discover a new one.  is a monthly from Old Mystic, CT.  Since 1990 they have covered the music scene in Southern New England and they are a great place to find a favorite band or discover a new one. 

Stephen Hevenor and Larinda McRaven are Ballroom dances with over 75 victories in dance competitions.  They formed Connecticut Ballroom to offer ballroom dance lessons based on quality rather than high enrollments or expensive packages.   Interestingly, while a graceful pair, they teach independently from studios in Enfield and Stratford, each affording uninterrupted floating floors for for instruction and practice.  The site includes elegant photographs of Hevenor and McRaven in dance routines contact information on classes, dance news and the like. 

Maine

The web site is call Molymusic but actually it is the Internet home for two of Maine's premiere Blue/Rock groups. "Holy Moly" called the state's best love cover act has been performing professionally since the late 90s.   "Buttonbox" is a relatively new group composed of members "Holy Moly" who have also cut a new CD.  The site includes music clips-which we enjoyed, performance dates and an online store where once can buy notable CDs and a genuine, 100% cotton Holy Moly t-shirt-suitable we read, to win friends and influence your uncle.

Massachusetts

We don't know a lot about Rich Schroder save for the fact that he was born in our home town, New York City, and that he has been able to make a living as a singer songwriter living in Brookline, Massachusetts.  We also learn from his web site that he has lived in Lebanon, Tehran and Cameron; providing him with a certain viewpoint that all too many Americans lack.   His site is a logical expression of his past, as we suspect, is his music.  

WORLD MUSIC/CRASHarts  is a non profit group from Cambridge, Massachusetts that lives up to its name.  They present music and dance performances-around 60 during the year-from all parts of the Great Sphere for audiences in Greater Boston.  Founded in 1990, they seek to created a continuous, multi-cultural snap shot of Boston's changing communities with concerts, educational programs, work shops, foreign film showings and lectures.  Founded recently by World Music, CRASHarts is a performing arts series with an emphasis on contemporary music and dance. 

Long View Farm Recording Studios in North Brookfield, offers state-of-the-art recording facilities in a setting near pastoral setting.  The unique services include home-cooked meals-chefs are on staff-private guest rooms, a gym, sauna and a jacuzzi.  Of course their primary concern is to provide a superior environment for people who make music and they leave no stone unturned to help drive the creative flow. 

Since 1980 The Boston Early Music Festival & Exhibition has been in the forefront of the early music revival, gaining a prominent national and international reputation.  The week-long Festival attracts some of the world's leading musicians for performances, development and study.  The site includes a look back at recent events and posting of future concerts.   This year's Festival, held in June was on the French Influence in Europe.

is about folk music in Massachusetts- news, reviews, venues, musicians, concerts and travel information.  Updated regularly as new information is received, they offer a search program by region and a Today' Concert feature with the latest on live performances in the Bay State.   The site is the property of WUMB-FM with the support of Massachusetts Department of Economic Development/ Office of Travel & Tourism.

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project is dedicated exclusively to performing works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and it is one of the few full orchestras to do so in the nation.  Started just in 1996 they seek to "teach" and inspire the public in the exciting realms of contemporary music.  The site includes a full schedule for the season.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston is one of the few musician-run orchestras in the nation.  Boasting Boston's only African-American conductor they perform the grand masters and new compositions at various locations in the Great Boston area.   

Martial Musick in Uxbridge Massachusetts from 1727 to the Present.  About fife and drums with great pictures and local history. 

The Camp Lincoln String Band, a group dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional American music from the 19th Century.  They are out of Linwood, MA. 

New England Philharmonic in Cambridge, MA holds concerts throughout the year in many locations in New England.

The Masterworks Chorale is from Newton, MA-since 1940 with singers from many New England communities.

Boston Classical Guitar Society lists upcoming concerts and provides key information for the study and enjoyment of classical guitar. 

New Hampshire

Just four days after September 11, The East Side Poets performed for at Nashua's 7th Annual Street Beat Festival, without the benefit of a stage, lighting or a sound system worthy of the name.   According to reports, these shortcomings did nothing to diminish the enthusiasm of the crowd who were WOWed by their "street-smart" rapping, augmented by an expected but interesting measure of theatrics.   Their repertoire is matched and refined to the dictates of their audiences, ranging from younger students, teenagers, college gatherings and night club performances. They write their own music and produce their own recordings.  Someday, we suspect, we all may hear a lot more from them. 

The site needs plug in for full appreciation but there are good pictures of the poets in action and some of their friends.

"Captain Fiddle" is really Ryan Thomson of Newmarket but the name fits.  Thomson is a fiddler, folk musician, teacher, author and dance caller for New England contras, square dances, Irish set dancing, Scottish country dancing and Cajun dances.  Want to bush up on your clogging, he's the man to see.  No flash in the pan-he's been performing since 1977 with many prestigious national arts groups-his marvelous site includes photographs of the good Captain in action, an extensive and impressive professional biography, his performance schedule and his CDs and publications for sale online from Captain Fiddle Music & Publications.  

Vermont

Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)  is a state-wide program in Vermont for music students, K-12 to compose, have their music evaluated by professionals and performed in concert.  The program combines the advantages of computer technology with the creative spirit.       

Upper Valley Swing Dancing Network...for dancers in Vermont and New Hampshire who do the swing and round the ballroom.  Fun, grace and a workout-for all ages. 

The Manchester Music Festival in Manchester, has for  25 years provided chamber music concerts, opportunities for young professional musicians to study and perform and educational programs for members of the communities and schools throughout the Northeast.  A suggested site we received by email. 

The Vermont Jazz Center is a non-profit, that keeps all kinds of Jazz music thriving in the State.  With a concert and event listing.

Vermont's Bluegrass Family a non profit collection of Vermonters with a bluegrass mix.  From East Fairfield, they hold a festival in the summer. 

Vermont Youth Orchestra Association in Burlington is a wonderful organization devoted to teaching, encouraging and promoting young musicians in Vermont.  They are always looking for instruments, new and used, and other kinds of support.  The page also includes upcoming concerts.

The Brattleboro Music Center, Brattleboro  a thriving artistic community in the heart of Downtown.  They have a good listing of upcoming events.