New England folk trio Annalivia performing July 26, 26 & 29 at local venues

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New England folk trio Annalivia to play two festivals plus Rangeley concert series this week.
New England folk trio Annalivia to play two festivals plus Rangeley concert series this week.

FARMINGTON – New England Celtic Arts along with the Farmington Historical Society for Summer Fest; Seven Lakes Festival and RFA Lakeside Theatre will present the New England’s premier Folk trio, Annalivia. Performances will be at North Church in Farmington is on Saturday, July 26; Seven Lakes Festival in Belgrade on Sunday, July 27; and at Rangeley Lakeside Theatre on Tuesday, July 29. Curtain at North Church and Rangeley is 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. slot is slated at Seven Lakes Festival. North Church will host public supper in the community room starting at 5:30 p.m.

Annalivia is an American ‘roots and branches’ string-band which draws from tradition and today to create their own brand of new acoustic folk music. The members of Annalivia – Liz Simmons, Flynn Cohen, and Lissa Schneckenburger – are all masterful players and have long histories with traditional music, ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, New England and Old Time Appalachian music. This background, combined with each member’s stellar compositional skills and cutting edge arranging chops, makes for music which sounds rooted yet contemporary.

Folk and string-band enthusiasts alike will be drawn in by the expert vocals and songwriting, excellent musicianship, and innovative approach. The members of Annalivia are seasoned musicians and have individually toured and performed with the likes of Ruth Moody, Cathie Ryan, John Whelan, Aoife Clancy, Adrienne Young, Childsplay and Solas, among others.

Annalivia’s latest release The Same Way Down captures the band’s innate connection with American roots music. The album features traditional songs and fiddle tunes alongside stunning original pieces, presented with the band’s unique style and inspired arranging sensibilities. This album debuted at No. 7 on the international folk DJ charts, with False Sir John reaching the No. 1 played song on folk radio worldwide, and the band No. 1 played artist in the Massachusetts RMR.

North Church is located at 118 High Street Farmington. Concert ticket price is $15. More information is available at: http://www.necelticarts.com or call 207-778-2006 Public Supper price is $8 starting at 5:30 p.m. Seven Lakes Festival information at: http://www.sevenlakesfestival.com ; Lakeside Theater is on Main Street Rangeley. Tickets are $15 at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce (6 Park Road), at the door, or visit http://rangeleyarts.org/contact-us.

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  1. Be sure to end you Summer Fest activities in air conditioned comfort at the North Church.

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