Captain Fiddle Music

Ryan J Thomson

Current Schedule

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Performance, travel, and teaching schedule

I only list public events here. Contact me for information about private events

I'm always available for performances and to give instruction in music.  I teach private

lessons weekly in Newmarket and Exeter, New Hampshire. I'll travel anywhere to lead

workshops and teach classes. I've done past gigs ranging from Ireland to Seattle.

June 2010

16 th, - Wednesday, Newmarket Business Association, at the Stone Chruch, Newmarket,

New Hampshire, 5 - 8 pm, the Fiddling Thomsons

19 th, - Saturday, Outdoor concert at the bandstand, Newmarket, New Hampshire,

performance by the Fiddling Thomsons, free, 11am - 1pm.

27 th, Sunday, Raspberry Farm, Rt 84, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, an event to

commemorate the preservation of farmland in Hampton Falls, 3 pm. performance by the

Fiddling Thomsons,

August 2010

2 nd, Monday, National Button Society Convention, Manchester, New Hampshire, at the

Radisson Hotel, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Music and participatory dancing led by the Fiddling

Thomsons.

26 th, Thursday, Starbucks, Nashua, New Hampshire. The Fiddling Thomsons will be teaming

up with Steve Frisselle and Mike Ginsberg as part of "Shades of Rhythm," and performing

some rock and roll, swing, and fiddle tunes. performance time TBA.

September 2010

9 th, - Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund, Summer Reception, a non profit fund raising

event, 657 North River Road, Manchester, New Hampshire. Performance by the Fiddling

Thomsons. 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

28 th, Starting this night,  I'm teaching a class,  "What Makes Music Work?" which is for

anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of music theory, including chords, keys, scales,

and lots more. We'll discuss types of musical instruments and what makes sounds pleasing

to the ear. Class starts on this day and meets 7 - 9 pm for 8 Tuesday evenings in a row, Sept

28 to Nov 16th. at Traip Academy, Kittery, ME. For registration information contact Kittery

Adult Education, cfurbish@kitteryschools.org, or call 207-439-5896.

January 2011

8 th, Saturday  Medway Contra Dance. Smoke and Mirrors, Admission is $7.00 for adults,

$3.00 for teens and kids 12 and under free. 7:30 beginners lessons, dance till 10:30 pm.

Location: Christ Episcopal Church, School Street in Medway, Massachusetts

February 2011

5 th, Saturday  Medway Contra Dance. Smoke and Mirrors, Admission is $7.00 for adults,

$3.00 for teens and kids 12 and under free. 7:30 beginners lessons, dance till 10:30 pm.

Location: Christ Episcopal Church, School Street in Medway, Massachusetts

April 2011

2 nd, Saturday  Medway Contra Dance. Smoke and Mirrors, Admission is $7.00 for adults,

$3.00 for teens and kids 12 and under free. 7:30 beginners lessons, dance till 10:30 pm.

Location: Christ Episcopal Church, School Street in Medway, Massachusetts

15 th - 17 th, New England Folk Festival Captain Fiddle Booth.