About the show:
\n\nThe name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm\, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements\, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes\, raging fiddle\, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. After 20 years of touring\, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s\, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk\, metal\, bluegrass\, swing\, and even klezmer. Dan Houghton\, Jon Bews\, Alasdair White\, and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches&rsquo\; cauldron\, slowly coalescing into chaotic order.
\n\n&ldquo\;Their music comes from wild landscapes and wild places of the spirit.&rdquo\; &mdash\; The Orcadian
\n\nDan Houghton (pipes\, whistles\, flutes\, guitar\, bouzouki\, vocals)
\nJon Bews (fiddle\, vocals)
\nAlasdair White (fiddle)
\nEric McDonald (guitar\, mandolin\, bouzouki\, vocals)
Cantrip Website
\nCantrip on Facebook
\nCantrip on Instagram
\nCantrip YouTube Channel
\nA Listening Room Experience
Hermit Woods is excited to bring talented artists from New England and beyond to perform for you. Each performance will provide you with an intimate\, up-close\, and personal experience with the performing artists. We ask our audience please refrain from talking during the featured show. Your silence will allow the artists and the audience to immerse themselves in the experience\, which is not otherwise possible in larger\, noisier environments.
\n\nDoors open at 5:30 pm for a complimentary wine tasting. The Loft Doors open at 6:00. We encourage you to arrive early for our wine tasting and enjoy food and wine before the show. The kitchen will close at 7:00 pm. When the featured artists takes the stage we will ask that the audience remain quiet during the performance. After the show\, we invite you to interact with the artists and purchase any music or merchandise offerings if available.
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