A Gathering of Fiddlers and Fishermen is our annual open-mike tribute to the sea. It is a full night of local talent starting with a traditional Irish "Seisiún" where musicians gather for an 'unplugged' jam session of Irish tunes at 6:30, lead by Jack Wright. He will be joined by others including his fellow Patchy Caubeens: Tom Perrotti and Tom Maguire and session stalwart, Deb Spitznagel.

The bullrake is then passed heralding the stage performances sometime just before the big hand again faces due south. A steady parade of musicians follows, including some fiddlers and some fishermen -- and some are even both!

The kitchen stays open throughout the evening serving up bowls of homemade chowder and chili, and freshly baked desserts.

Stage Performers in alphabetical (not performance) order:
Marc Douglas Berardo
Bluegrass Invitation
Jon Campbell
Mitch Chagnon
Jacob Haller
Sandra Hammel
Jimmytown Juke with Mike Fischman and Ed McGuirl
Kim Lamothe
Bertrand Lawrence
Tiffany and Bronie Rozenas
The Nameless Unconfirmed ClawHammerist
Spindle Rock River Rats
Mike Waters

Photos from this Gathering by Ed Lefkowicz:

View photos from past Gatherings:

10th annual -- Jan 17, 2009

9th annual -- Jan 12, 2008

8th annual -- Jan 13, 2007

7th annual -- Jan 14, 2006

6th annual -- Feb 12, 2005

5th annual -- Jan 31, 2004

4th annual -- Jan 25, 2003