Marxophone, violin-guitar, voice, & more, much more…
Marxophone, violin-guitar, voice, more, much more... Fostering authentic human connection through music
The past season, in addition to concert performances, I continued and expanded my community-oriented musical work serving faith communities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult day programs, and emceeing open stages on the island of Monhegan and in Hiram,…
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I’m back in Maine after three lovely but colder-than-normal months in the north of England. While in the UK, my true love David and I enjoyed taking part in Folk on Friday singarounds in Richmond, singers and musicians nights at…
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This past summer proved very different from the plans in my last post. My true love David Wallace-Lawrence suffered a minor stroke, followed by an endarterectomy (to clear carotid artery plaque) which gave rise to complications. We’re most grateful he’s…
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I’m home after a great month on Monhegan (where this photo was taken a few years ago), and looking forward to plenty more community-oriented music this summer. While also seeking other gigs, I’ve offered my services as a guest musician…
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A couple of weeks ago I came out to the island of Monhegan, 10 miles off midcoast Maine, to see friends, play hammered dulcimer and accordion on the Trailing Yew porch before dinner, play pump organ and piano at the…
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Twice a month, songwriters in this patch of the foothills of the White Mountains gather at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St., Denmark, ME, to workshop our songs, encourage one another, and collaborate, under the able leadership of…
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The 73rd New England Folk Festival, (NEFFA for short), April 21-23 in Mansfield, MA, “blends dance, music, crafts, and food from many places and cultures.” NEFFA is probably best known for excellent contradancing, but also includes other great programming. At…
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Many thanks to British singer and writer David Kidman for reviewing my CD Joyful Confluence for the online music magazine Fatea, a long-time music publisher and affiliate of the Cambridge Folk Festival! (Please note my CDs ship affordably to the UK and…
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Back in Maine after 3 months in England with my British husband David, I’m recovering from jet lag and seeking balance, the better to focus my energies to serve the greater good in these challenging times. I’m also gratefully reflecting…
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As I move towards my return to the US, I realize I’ve been a bit remiss in posting about my musical adventures in the UK. I pledge to catch up on that! For now. let me share that I’m glad…
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