FALMOUTH – Fiddle-icious, an open community fiddle-based orchestra, led by Maine’s Dean of Franco-American fiddling, Don Roy, to wow audiences with fun-filled shows including traditional tunes, arranged for 100+ musicians, step-dancing, singing, and special guests. Special guests include The Franklin County Fiddlers and Joni Harms.
The event is this Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Bjorn Auditorium. Tickets cost $5 for students and $10 for adults and are available at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted for free.
Join Fiddle-icious, a non-profit, all volunteer community orchestra with members from Kittery to Augusta, as they take to the stage to share their uplifting music. Fiddle-icious is a large and vibrant group of Maine musicians playing fiddle, piano, harp, guitar, banjo, accordion, cello, tin whistle, concertina and upright bass. Their tunes are passed on from the Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and Acadian traditions and include reels, jigs, marches, hornpipes, waltzes, step-dancing and singing.
Fiddle-icious is proud to announce a partnership with special guests this season for limited shows. Joni Harms, a country-western singer-songwriter hails from Portland, Oregon and has graciously allowed Fiddle-icious to perform original tunes of hers this year. Fiddle-icious will merge our talents with the Franklin County Fiddlers, led by Steve Muise. The Franklin County Fiddlers are a multi-stylistic fiddle band from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington who love to blend fiddle tunes, songs, and dance into unique and uplifting performances. Considering their motto: “Don’t be afraid to be awesome!” it should be a fabulous fusion of musical energy.
Directed by Don Roy, a designated Master Fiddler from Gorham, ME, hailed as a “living cultural treasure” Fiddle-icious brings their unique brand of energy and joy to the stage for their 13thseason. Keeping the heartbeat of the group even and steady on piano is Don’s wife and musical partner, Cindy Roy. Both Don and Cindy grew up in French-Canadian families, where music was an integral part of their lives. Don and Cindy continue to share their knowledge, foster community, and provide a place for musicians and audiences alike to take part in the ageless spirit of the old-fashioned kitchen party, keeping the musical heritage alive and well for future generations.
To experience the community spirit of Fiddle-icious, please view the short documentary, “Fiddle-icious—Community of Music” produced by the Salt Institute: http://vimeo.com/8240140. A sample of tunes, the concert schedule, and general information about the group may be found at fiddleicious.com.
CDs will be available for purchase at each performance location.
