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SUMMARY:Dearest Dear — Second Wednesday House Party Concert
DESCRIPTION:Blue Hill\, ME Bagaduce Music continues its popular Second Wednesday House Party series on April 8\, 2026\, featuring Massachusetts-based duo Dearest Dear with a 5:00pm Balfolk workshop and 7:00pm concert (a change to an earlier start) in Blue Hill.\n\nRooted in New England's rich folk traditions\, Dearest Dear blends traditional tunes from Ireland\, New England\, Quebec\, and France with luminous vocal harmonies that bring new life to centuries-old songs.\n\nFiddler Rose Jackson (Polaris\, Stove Dragon) draws from the vibrant western Massachusetts folk scene\, while Helen Kuhar (guitar\, vocals\, harmonium) is a familiar presence in Boston-area Irish sessions and contra dance halls nationwide. Together they weave stories\, melodies\, and lyrics that celebrate shared musical heritage and human connection. \n\nIn their Balfolk workshop\, Rose and Helen will teach a balfolk tune or two as well as teach the corresponding dance. They will focus on specific aspects of the balfolk music style as well as how best to perform the tune so that they compliment and enhance the dance. By the end of the workshop\, students will be able to play a set together fit for dancing! All are welcome to attend\, with or without instruments.\n\nBagaduce Music's Second Wednesday House Party is a monthly midweek gathering that combines live music\, food\, and community in a relaxed house-concert setting an affordable chance to experience exceptional artists up close.\n\nDinner will be available 6:00 7:15 pm from Conscious Caf on campus.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Blue Hill\, ME &mdash\; Bagaduce Music continues its popular Second Wednesday House Party series on April 8\, 2026\, featuring Massachusetts-based duo Dearest Dear with a 5:00pm Balfolk workshop and 7:00pm concert (a change to an earlier start) in Blue Hill.
\n\nRooted in New England&rsquo\;s rich folk traditions\, Dearest Dear blends traditional tunes from Ireland\, New England\, Quebec\, and France with luminous vocal harmonies that bring new life to centuries-old songs.
\n\nFiddler Rose Jackson (Polaris\, Stove Dragon) draws from the vibrant western Massachusetts folk scene\, while Helen Kuhar (guitar\, vocals\, harmonium) is a familiar presence in Boston-area Irish sessions and contra dance halls nationwide. Together they weave stories\, melodies\, and lyrics that celebrate shared musical heritage and human connection. \;
\n\nIn their Balfolk workshop\, Rose and Helen will teach a balfolk tune or two as well as teach the corresponding dance. They will focus on specific aspects of the balfolk music style as well as how best to perform the tune so that they compliment and enhance the dance. By the end of the workshop\, students will be able to play a set together fit for dancing! All are welcome to attend\, with or without instruments.
\n\nBagaduce Music&rsquo\;s Second Wednesday House Party is a monthly midweek gathering that combines live music\, food\, and community in a relaxed house-concert setting&mdash\;an affordable chance to experience exceptional artists up close.
\n\nDinner will be available 6:00&ndash\;7:15 pm from Conscious Café\; on campus.
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LOCATION:Bagaduce Music 49 South St Blue Hill\, ME
UID:e.3098.12751
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DTSTAMP:20260522T003420Z
URL:https://business.belfastmaine.org/events/details/dearest-dear-second-wednesday-house-party-concert-12751
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