Entertainment at the Gazebo in Westminster

Every Friday Until October 29th, 2021 4:00pm–7:00pm

Every Friday afternoon we have local musicians creating an upbeat atmosphere that keeps the market hoping.

Entertainment At The Gazebo 2021 Schedule - (subject to change without notice due to artist cancellations and/or weather- related issues)

May 7thNate Grigos
May 14th Shear Brothers
May 21st  Bob Jordan
May 28th  Chris Baum
June 4th Ward Bowne
June 11th Joe Reidy

June 18th Evan Foisy
June 25th [ Sean Fullerton
July 2nd              The Dales
July 9th               Jeff Mendoza
July 16th             Hip Swayers
July 23rd             David Malouin
July 30th             Big River Jazz Band (Mike Meehan)
August 6th         Ward Bowne
August 13th       Bob Jordan
August 20th       Evan Foisy
August 27th       John Sullivan
September 3rd                Joe Reidy
September 10th              David Malouin
September 17th            John Sullivan
September 24th              Hip Swayers
October 1st        Nate Grigos
October 8th       Shear Brothers
October15th      Chris Baum
October 22nd    Jeff Mendoza
October 29th     Sean Fullerton

 

 

About the Entertainers

CHRISTOPHER BAUM: Christopher is a 12 year old competitive solo piper throughout the northeast and is one of the top pipers in the eastern US for under the age of 18. He is a member of the NH Pipes & Drums and has played in several parades in New Hampshire, Massachusetts & Rhode Island. In addition to competing as a solo piper with NH Pipes & Drums, Christopher performs at area farmers markets, performs with local bands,/musicians,  pipes at funerals, retirement events, weddings, and other gatherings. He studies the art of the bagpipes at the New England Scottish Arts Centre in NH.

 

WARD BROWNE: I play mostly soft and regular rock, as a rhythm guitarist, such as some Beatles, some Eagles, some Pink Floyd, some Tom Petty etc., mostly playing acoustic 6 and 12 sting guitars. Most of the songs I play are without vocals. Steve Nickerson will be assisting with some of the songs, with playing and vocals.

 

BIG RIVER JAZZ BAND: Three generations of musicians playing keyboard, percussion, sax, trumpet and trombone treat the audience to swing, old school jazz and big band classics. "Mack the Knife", "Ain't She Sweet", "I Ain't Got Nobody", and "Baby Face" are some of the tunes included in their repetoire. This is a great show you won't want to miss!

MARY AND DICK DALE: Mary and Dick Dale are an acoustic guitar duo who bring their amazing vocals to various venues around Central Massachusetts.   They play a mix of artists including Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Neil Young, Adele and Brandi Carlile.   Mary has a special knack for finding artists & songs that can truly speak to your soul. Find more online at https://maryanddickdale.com/

 

SEAN FULLERTON: Sean Fullerton specializes in acoustic blues, Rock 'n' Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars and Harmonica. He has been a successful singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Find more info on www.seanfullertonmusic.net or www.facebook.com/sean.fullerton.37

NATE GRIGOS: Nate blends folky improvisational jams on the bouzouki style mandolin. He also plays covers on guitar from artists like The Doors and Lou Reed.  Find more on https://www.facebook.com/kellyandtribe

THE HIP SWAYERS: Hailing from the hills of West Tatnuck, the Hip Swayers combine hot picking, syncopated rhythms and soulful harmonies in an eclectic mix of catchy originals and old-time twangy country that keeps your toes tapping and your hips swaying.  They have just released their second CD of original hip tunes and enduring classics titled Swayfully Yours. webpage: http://www.hipswayers.com/  ; facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HipSwayers/; youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcRHxHxuup

 

MICHAEL NEWTON:  I am 16 years old and have been playing classical violin since the age of seven. In more recent years I have added fiddle tunes and movie tunes to my repertoire. I’ve been a member of the North County Music Youth String Orchestra for the past 6 years. I was homeschooled throughout elementary and middle school, and am currently a sophomore at Monty Tech studying CAD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design.) I am also working towards my Eagle Scout, and I’m a Lance Corporal in the JROTC program at school.

 

JEFF MENDOZA: From the Dust Bowl to Detroit, Dylan to Davies, drawing selections from Sandberg's Songbag, Jeff Mendoza teaches us where we've come from and forecasts where we may be headed in his American collection of folksongs, legends and tall tales.

JOE REIDY:  Joe Reidy is an active touring musician/singer/songwriter in New England.  His Farmer’s Market appearances focus on his original compositions and his unique arrangements of well known popular songs from the 1960’s to today, guaranteed to get you tapping your foot, dancing and singing along.  Joe also appears regularly with Sue and Steve Nickerson at The Farmer’s Market where they perform bluegrass, traditional and Celtic favorites.  The Wachusett Jazz website is:  www.wachusettjazz.com. His Myspace website is:  www.myspace.com/joereidymusic ​

KATHRYN SWANTEE:  Kathryn Swantee is a local artist and musician.  She has been playing her 12 string guitar and singing since the age of 16.  Her repertoire consists of songs from the 70's & 80's with some country mixed in.