The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society performs a range of Celtic (Irish and Scottish), maritime, French Canadian, Swedish and original songs and tunes. Hornpipes and Clogs are traditional Celtic dances, and some performances have included traditional Irish dancers.  Current band members include co-founder David (“Doc”) Rosen on percussion, Nancy Koch on accordion, guitar and tin whistle, Ben Bruno on fiddle and guitar, and Linda Abrams on banjo. The group has performed for decades in New England and twice, by invitation, at an international folk festival in Ireland.  A special band member at this MPL event will be Owen Hartford, a longtime Milton resident and co-founder of the group.

• “Your sprightly music was lively and fitting for this happy (Grand Opening), and we feel that old Edmund Fowle himself would be rejoicing in Heaven at the very sound of it!” (Mary Spiers, The Historical Society of Watertown)

The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society, founded in 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.  Their music features Celtic (primarily Irish) traditional tunes, as well as maritime, French Canadian, and songs from other folk traditions.  They welcome their audiences to sing along with and dance to their music, and they love to include people of all ages – so please bring your kids..!

Please join host Jean Hlady for an enjoyable afternoon of music in this second concert in our Fall series.  For more info, you may contact the Reference department at reference@milton.ocln.org or (617) 898-4964.

No signup is required to attend – just come and bring your friends and family with you.  This event is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and the Milton Public Library Foundation.   We would love you to join us..!