Josephine County

40 Main Street,Freeport ME 04032

03 February, 2022

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Josephine County Performs Live (and Live-streamed) at Meetinghouse Arts ‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN LAUNCHES A HYBRID LIVE + STREAMED SERIES AT MEETINGHOUSE ARTS Following a successful hybrid debut at the Desert of Maine, TWMA returns in 2022 for a series of monthly performances hosted LIVE at Meetinghouse Arts in downtown Freeport! Watch from home via Facebook Live or join us (masked) at Main Street’s newest music venue, the converted First Parish Church. Josephine County combines the talents of four powerful traditional musicians into one exceptional musical experience ranging from the United States to Ireland and back. Award-winning fiddler and singer Erica Brown dedicated herself to traditional music at a very young age. Classical, French Canadian, Bluegrass, Country, and much more can be found in her wide-range of musical expertise. Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman’s love of traditional music is apparent in his mastery of Bluegrass, Country, and Irish styles of playing. His detailed and thoughtful guitar, mandolin, and banjo playing captivate and delight audiences nationwide. Irish flute player and singer Hanz Araki is known worldwide for his command of traditional music. Those sensibilities, both inspired and disciplined, have made him a household name from the UK to Japan. Among the finest interpreters of traditional songs of her generation, singer Colleen Raney brings warmth and authenticity to music from Ireland, Appalachia, Scotland, and beyond. Colleen’s bodhrán playing is both driving and nuanced as it weaves between melody and rhythm. Josephine County has recently released its first album, titled East to the West, which features gorgeous four part harmonies, dynamic instrumentals, and a strong commitment to the traditions that brought them together from each of their disciplines. “Brilliant album, it’s like a band decided to make a mix tape for me of all my favourite types of folk music. A lovely journey across the bumpy musical road of America-na.” - Máirtín de Cógáin, traditional Irish musician, storyteller, and actor Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport's mission is to foster arts and culture in the community through collaboration, increased opportunities, and improved access. We invite you to enjoy this event and the many and varied other arts and cultural activities available in Freeport, Pownal, and Durham, Maine.