I’m incredibly thrilled to be hosting a house concert next week for harper/singer Dominique Dodge, and her friend, fiddler/singer Emerald Rae!

What: Dominique Dodge and Emerald Rae!
When: Monday, January 15, 2018, 7:00pm
Where: My house - Montpelier
Cost: $15 suggested donation (all goes to the musicians)
RSVP required (to reserve a spot and get address)

Some of you may be lucky enough to already be familiar with Dominique’s fine work locally as both a harper and a singer. Emerald will be visiting from Boston, where she has appeared at venues such as The Burren Backroom, and is working on an exciting new project of songs she has written.

Here are a few clips to give you some idea of the treat we have in store:
Dominique singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6H5Y4EgVVM
Dominique playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAsENz65TAQ (playing start at 1:00)
Emerald singing: https://youtu.be/F3_UiSlNlRQ (singing starts at 1:00)
Emerald playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al3MjRqOYTY (showing off her fiddling chops!)

Bios:

Boston-based Fiddler & Folksinger Emerald Rae creates a groove-heavy sound reminiscent of old country blended with the intricacy of Celtic fiddle and rocked-up droning accompaniment. Complimented by sultry vocals and introspective lyrics that mirror old folktales, Emerald Rae brings the fiddling-singing combo to a whole new plateau. Her intriguingly quirky songwriting is steeped in the echos of traditional music, sewn together with imaginative arranging that will pique your curiosity. The Boston Globe says “her fiddling is spot-on yet elegantly earthy.”
http://www.emeraldrae.com/

Harper and singer Dominique Dodge, a native of the New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is deeply grounded in the music and song traditions of Ireland and Scotland where she has studied extensively. She has a passion for melody-driven dance music and creative, rhythmic accompaniment as well as for songs, airs, and 18th century harp music. In recent years she has spent time living in Cape Breton immersing herself in the music and gaelic language and culture there. She is an active and talented teacher, including her involvement with Young Traditions Vermont touring group and Fiddleheads.

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