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Atlantic Crossing returns to Blue Moon Cafe
Sunday, March 23rd, Atlantic Crossing returns to the Blue Moon Cafe. Energetic and high spirited, Atlantic Crossing performs songs and music of New England, Quebec, Maritime Canada, and the British Isles, as well as original material inspired by these musical traditions. The band's arrangements feature rich harmonies and driving rhythms, showing a deep love for the tradition along with a high level of creativity, emotional expression, and just plain fun. Toes will tap and spirits will soar.
Atlantic Crossing is among a small group of Vermont musicians who are bringing to life the music of the Helen Hartness Flanders Collection of traditional New England songs, and they have researched, written and performed material in association with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's canal schooner project.
Atlantic Crossing tours the U.S. and England, and is a member of the Vermont Arts Council's juried register, a selection of the state's best artists. The band has released four CDs - Wind Against The Tide, Full and Away, which was named one of the top 10 Vermont albums of 2000, Groundswell, and most recently Turning the Compass.
Brian Perkins, on mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, feet, cornet, and vocals, is a versatile performer, music teacher, sound technician, and director of Burlington's popular Celtic College workshop series. He is a former member of the dance band Lift Ticket.
Rick Klein - guitar and vocals - developed his powerful rhythm playing through years of work in dance bands of all types. A licensed skipper who has lived and worked on the sea, he has a natural affinity for maritime music.
Viveka Fox, one of the two fiddlers in the band who also plays bodhran, has played American, Scottish and Irish music since childhood and especially loves the music of Cape Breton for its Gaelic soul and North American exhuberance. Her solo recording Shores of Champlain was released in 1993.
Peter Macfarlane, the second fiddler, also plays low whistle and sings. He relocated to Vermont from the UK where he played regularly for Scottish dances, weddings and more throughout southern England. For 10 years, he organized and led the annual Aylesbury Fiddle Rally, and in 2003 he released a recording of original Scottish-style dance music with pianist Lilian Linden. He now teaches fiddle in Addison County.
Rick Klein - guitar and vocals - developed his powerful rhythm playing through years of work in dance bands of all types. A licensed skipper who has lived and worked on the sea, he has a natural affinity for maritime music.
Viveka Fox, one of the two fiddlers in the band who also plays bodhran, has played American, Scottish and Irish music since childhood and especially loves the music of Cape Breton for its Gaelic soul and North American exhuberance. Her solo recording Shores of Champlain was released in 1993.
Peter Macfarlane, the second fiddler, also plays low whistle and sings. He relocated to Vermont from the UK where he played regularly for Scottish dances, weddings and more throughout southern England. For 10 years, he organized and led the annual Aylesbury Fiddle Rally, and in 2003 he released a recording of original Scottish-style dance music with pianist Lilian Linden. He now teaches fiddle in Addison County.
Admission to the concert is $12.00 at the door. Student admission is half-price. Doors open at 5:30pm; show begins at 7:00pm. Food and drinks are available for purchase at all Blue Moon Sundays concerts. For reservations call the Cafe at 304-876-1920.
The Blue Moon Cafe is located on North Princess Street Shepherdstown WV
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