Author Archive: Katherine Rhoda

My six-month stay as a family visitor in England is drawing to a close, and I will soon be back in my home state of Maine. I’ve loved being here in Barnard Castle with my true love David Wallace-Lawrence, walking…
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I’m delighted to have rejoined my true love David Wallace-Lawrence in the town of Barnard Castle in the UK for six months! Since arriving last week I’ve already reconnected with the local bell ringing scene (we live next door to…
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The Common Ground Fair returns to Unity, Maine Septermber 23-25, after the past two years online! This annual celebration of rural living is organized by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There’s plenty of music among the wealth of…
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If you think rural Maine was far removed from the issue of slavery, think again. Founded by the Free Will Baptists in 1832 and serving as a school here in southwestern Maine until 1949, Parsonsfield Seminary was very involved in…
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The movement to abolish American slavery gave rise to a wealth of songs. As with songs for women’s suffrage and other social movements, new lyrics were often set to familiar tunes, and a number of songsters published to disseminate them….
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My goal is to foster authentic human connection through music. Concerned for the health of our world and our democracy, I find hope in the connections we make within our communities, where our resilience and our caring for one another…
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I left England in mid-May, having maxed out my six months as a family visitor. My true love David Wallace-Lawrence remains there. We’re grateful for our daily Skype calls until I can return! For now, I’m spending a month on…
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Once again, due to COVID-19, this year’s New England Folk Festival will take place online. A wealth of events are scheduled for the weekend of April 22-24. There is no fixed fee to attend, but donations are most welcome, as…
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I take part in a Tunstall, North Yorkshire-based online singaround which has kept the music flowing during COVID. This Saturday, March 26, we present our second free March Hare online mini-festival, 4:30-10 PM GMT/12:30-6 PM ET.  (GMT is only four…
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I’ve been in Barnard Castle in the UK with my true love David Wallace-Lawrence since mid-November. I’m keeping active musically and am excited about some new projects! During this time rife with efforts to deny difficult history, I’m delving into…
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