Castlebay

Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee, founding members of Castlebay, have honed their performances as a duo since 1993. Julia studied classical and flamenco guitar, and used the guitar to accompany her singing until 1989 when she taught herself the Celtic Harp. Fred began playing violin, viola, and Irish flute in 1995. Self-taught on the guitar, whistle and flute, he has studied violin, tuba, and string bass, and has played classical and 12-string guitar for over 35 years.

Castlebay's repertoire includes traditional songs and music from Scotland, Ireland and England as well as of the Maine coast. They perform at festivals, concert series, and folk clubs, and teach cultural history through music in schools, libraries, museums, and elder hostels. Because they are so steeped in tradition their original work often "passes" as traditional. Castlebay has recorded over 25 albums.

www.castlebay.net

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Elaine O'Rourke

Elaine O'Rourke, together with musician Jim Lounsbury, who plays violin and piano, is a Celtic folk singer-songwriter who enjoys the more obscure and unconventional ways of harmonizing a tune. She has been referred to as a risk-taker and an explorer.

O'Rourke lets out her theatrical side when she performs her originals, Irish ballads or favorite old standards in her cabaret-style shows. She's even been known to break out her feather boa. She's been known to use her music as well as her yoga to work with nursing home residents and children with brain injuries.

~ Excerpted from Gail McCarthy's review of Elaine
in the Gloucester Daily Times

www.elaineorourke.com

Mary Shallbetter

Mary Shallbetter has been telling tales at festivals and gatherings since 1994. While she tells stories of all types, her first love are tales of the Faery Folk and King Arthur. Known as “The Fairy Lady”, Mary returns for her second year at the Rockport Fairy, Gnome and Mermaid Festival to lead the promenade as the Fairy Godmother. Mary also is the creator of the delightfully whimsical faery houses at Dark Star Philosophia. Mary and her husband, Joe, live in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Email: enyancha@earthlink.net

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Katrin

Katrin takes acoustic-based rock to new and exciting places. Soulful lyrics and vocals, dynamic guitar playing and engaging stage presence make for this Boston- based artist’s broad appeal. Her strong and melodic songwriting is evident on her most recent release, “Nature Spirit”.

Katrin has been touring and performing since 1993. She has received various awards from songwriting competitions including “Mountain Stage New Song Festival” in WV.

Katrin’s performances are riveting, with nothing but her acoustic guitar and a voice that will send shivers down your spine.

www.katrinrocks.com

Lauren Soucey - Amethyst Moon

Lauren has a long-standing love of the Native American culture. She began collecting Native Spirit Flutes several years ago, and plays from the heart as Spirit guides her. In addition to volunteering her time and talents for the Fairy, Gnome, and Mermaid Festival, Lauren volunteers several times each month, playing the relaxing Native Flute music for disabled children and adults.

Lauren will be performing at 12:00 on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Seafencibles Park. She will also periodically be drumming and playing her flute during some of the children’s activities.

www.amethystmooncreations.com

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Caera

Caera plays a clairseach, a brass-strung harp modeled after medieval harps from Ireland, and performs a variety of songs from many time periods and places. A singer, harper, teacher, and writer, Caera is passionate about the music, language, and history of her Gaelic ancestors. She performs a variety of songs, and strives to make the Celtic languages, especially Irish Gaelic, accessible and easy for anyone to understand.

Fairies dance all around as she plays and sings.
Céad Míle Fáilte!

www.caera.info

One World Performance Art

One World Performance Art will be appearing for Rockport's very own Fairy, Gnome & Mermaid Festival. Keep your eyes and ears open for this wandering faery gypsy pair as they interact and entertain.

Email: OneWorldPP@yahoo.com

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Moonship

The moonship team is Jenn Bliss and Jason Berube. As two parts of the Scallywags, a Boston based pirate band, they will be entertaining young and old with stories of pirates and mermaids and singing many a shanty, accompanied by guitar and accordian.

www.themoonship.com

Dora Tevan

Puppeteer Dora Tevan, Founder and Director of the Ethnic Arts Center, has brought cultures alive since 1978 with thousands of programs including Workshops, Birthday Parties, Puppet Shows, Teacher Trainings, and International Festivals. The “International Explorer!” Dora will help you to step into an enchanted world as delightful characters come to life through folktales, fairy tales, and legends. Dora will also conduct a workshop for children, who will spread their wings and dance like fairies, as they express themselves through music and dance.

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Flower Fairy Circle for Children of All Ages

Saturday June 16th, 1 pm - 1:30 pm

Singing, Circle Dancing, and a Flower Story. Join in some flower fairy fun by the ocean! Sing songs and join in simple circle dances with colored silks to celebrate the beauty of nature, summer and some of our favorite flowers and fairies. Come dressed as your favorite flower fairy if you like! Listen to a sweet flower story that will make your heart smile! With Carla Mattioli, M.A. Artist, Yoga Teacher, Flower Essence Consultant from Bearskin Neck's own Ganesha Arts & Yoga. Carla will be doing Flower Essence Consultations Saturday afternoon in her studio at 10 Old Harbor Road.

www.ganesharockport.com
www.awakearts.com