2011 Performers

Christopher LaFond is an astrologer who works, teaches, and lectures throughout New England and the NorthEast USA. He is a certified professional astrologer and has lectured on astrological topics at both local and international conventions. He specializes in classical and medieval astrological methods, but also includes some modern methods in his work. He is available for private readings and for private or group classes. Chris is also a Professor of Spanish at Boston College, a beekeeper, and musician who performs mainly on the Celtic Harp. In 2009 his group the Pilgrim Celtic Harp Trio released their latest CD “Garden Concert." www.lafond.us (astrology) www.celticharper.net (harp)

 

Peter Janson - Considered a "gifted acoustic fingerstyle guitar player" (Dirty Linen), Peter Janson's brand of American Fingerstyle music brings world-class solo guitar playing to the concert stage. Reminiscent of American Folk guitar, Celtic guitar, and American Roots music his original and compelling contemporary style is filled with artistry, superb technical mastery, and heartfelt passion.

He's collaborated on stage with a variety of acoustic artists including guitar luminaries Alex de Grassi, Ed Gerhard, Dakota Dave Hull, and Chris Proctor, contemporary fingerstyle players Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison, singer-songwriters Brooks Williams, Shane Jackman, Greg Greenway, and Tim Harrison, and Celtic artists Aine Minogue, Aoife Clancy, Robbie O'Connell, and many more...

With critical acclaim such as "perfection... highly creative," "a true artist's soul," and "perhaps the leading contemporary fingerstyle guitarist today" there's no doubt he has bridged a gap bringing together the every-day music fan with die-hard guitar fans.

Peter's music has entertained millions throughout the world on radio, digital radio, internet radio, TV, on airline flights, and live. He is a regular performer at guitar festivals and concerts throughout North America. His solo recordings include Firelight Moonlight, Winter Gifts, Across the Bridge, Sometimes From Here, and most recently Compass Rose. He also appears on numerous international recordings and compilations.

See more about Peter Janson at www.peterjanson.com

Featherscale blends acoustic and electric sounds to create their own brand of Pagan rock with just a touch of the Irish drinking songs they grew up with. With influences as diverse as Leonard Cohen, the Pogues, Warren Zevon, and the Ramones, Featherscale will make you move, laugh, and think with their skillfully written tales and heartfelt performance.

The Harper and the Minstrel - Enchanting Celtic Harps, Flute, Recorder, Low D Penny Whistle, Bowed Psaltery and beautiful vocal harmonies will take you back in time! The Harper and the Minstrel perform tradition and popular tunes from the Celtic lands, Renaissance music, and original songs inspired by Love, Magic and the Faeries and the Elves. To find out more about The Harper and the Minstrel, visit their official website www.theharperandtheminstrel.com where you can listen to and purchase their music, read their CD reviews from Renaissance Magazine, Faerie Magazine and Celtic Beat Magazine, and view their complete bio.

Please visit their website at www.theharperandtheminstrel.com and listen to them at their myspace page  www.myspace.com/theharperandtheminstrel

Gwynn Green - Crazed Celt recording artist Gwynn Green will be appearing at PPD this year. As a long-time leader in the Celtic, Sinnsearacht & Pagan communities' bardic arts, Gwynne's credits include being a member of the best-selling duo "Double Helix" ("Falcons of the Wood", "Live at Domi's" & "Wellspring"), Ban Ri Tuaithe (Chieftain) of Tuatha na bPreachain Naomh/Tribe of the Sacred Crows since 1994, former Chief Bard for ADF for over a decade and author of the Poets training Program/Filedheacht.

For PPD, Gwynn & her band Suibne Geilt [translation from the Irish: divine crazy people!] will bring some of the 21 instruments she plays and mesmerize us with their personal blend of rock/ jazz/ celtic/ folk magic. The entrancing shall ensue!

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to perform at one of our events please email us at entertainment@semappd.com