Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
Schedule
Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
16 South Rd., Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01730 | Bedford, MA
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Dressed in the clothes of 18th Century itinerant musicians, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music, as well as marches and laments, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute, penny whistle, recorder, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint. The two musicians, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels, have long been active in related musical cultures, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston.
Doors open at 2 p.m. for a social period and refreshments
2:15 p.m. – Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker
Old Town Hall – Great Room (3rd floor)
The event is free and open to the public.
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Where is it happening?
16 South Rd., Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01730Event Location & Nearby Stays:
