ENTERTAINMENT - August 21, 22, 23, 2009
Performers and times will be listed on the Fair's Schedule
for 2009
Performers in 2009:
Blue County at My Space
BLUE COUNTY - Aaron, who hails from Auburn, Indiana, was surrounded by music growing up. After a brief stint in college; his father Jeoffrey, a professional gospel singer, invited Aaron to tour with him. Together they played more than 130 concerts annually for several years and recorded three CD's. Scott, who was born in Delight, Arkansas - and raised in Los Angeles sta
rted singing at an early age with his Uncle Jack; but, his strongest musical influence came from close family friend, Glenn Campbell. After high school, Scott, who had been acting as well as playing music, picked up work in commercials and on television shows. Aaron and Scott teamed up after meeting on a music video in Nashville five years ago. It was an instant brotherhood! The two were inseparable! After years of friendship, and a bit of gentle pressure from their wives - the guys decided to see how it felt to sing together. They discovered not only did they have a perfect friendship, but also perfect harmonies!
Maria Rose
MARIA ROSE & DANNY ELSWICK - Personality, class, and charisma, make Maryland native, Maria Rose, a quality entertainer. She has recorded 10 albums hosted her own TV show and has appeared
on numerous national television and radio shows. Maria and Danny can be seen regularly on the Midwest Country Show on RFD-TV. Maria and her group have shared the stage with a countless number of national recording artists. Because of her ongoing volunteerism with various organizations, Maria received the Presidential Points Of Light Award. Through the USO/Dept. of Defense, Maria was chosen from musical artists nationwide to entertain our Armed Forces around the world. She's completed ELEVEN overseas tours! In their own studio, Maria and Danny have recorded 6 CD projects: The Gospel Collection, A Christmas Collection, An American Collection, Country Classic Favorites, Ages & Ages Ago, and What A Wonderful World.
NO SUDDEN MOVES
That band with the new moniker “No Sudden Moves” has been playing house parties and fund raising benefits in the Upper Valley since the mid-seventies. Made of players primarily from Meriden and Cornish, the NSM band’s intention is to have fun, enjoy the spirit of rock’n’roll and get people moving. A fun loving band all about the essence of rock, the group does interpretations of classic hits, more obscure material along with some jams and a few original tunes thrown in for good measure. There’s a little something to suit everyone’s taste, including; Chuck Berry, Springsteen, Marley, Petty, Beatles, Stones, CCR, New Riders, Tim McGraw, the Talking Heads, and Santana just to name a few. So tap your foot or get up and break a sweat if the spirit so moves, it’s all about having fun and making it a good time!
the Larry Dougher band
LARRY
DOUGHER BAND - Original blues trio specializing in high energy, intense blues guitar, and passionate vocals led by 26-year-old guitarist/singer/songwriter Larry Dougher. Larry Dougher began playing guitar at the age of 15, although self-taught, he turned to such "teachers" as Buddy Guy, Albert King, Muddy Waters, BB King, Jimmie Vaughan, Magic Sam, Otis Rush and many others. You can hear all these influences every time Larry picks up a guitar. The Larry Dougher Band opened for the J. Geils Band at the 2000 Laconia Bike Rally. Larry has shared the stage with such musicians as Duke Robillard, Luther “Guitar Jr.“ Johnson, Jeff Toler of the Allman Brothers, Monster Mike Welch, Sweet Roy Jones and Nobby Reed. Backing up Larry on drums is veteran of the New England music scene Glenn Rogers. Glenn brings a certain authenticity that draws on his former work with blues heavyweights such as Darrell Nullisch and Luther Guitar Jr Johnson. Rounding out the trio on bass is Jeffrey Murphy who is a lifetime musician from the Keene, NH area. Jeff's energy, musicianship, and versatility provide the backbone that is so important to a top-notch blues trio.
Ed The Wizard
ED THE WIZARD - Ed the Wizard provides magical, mystical, mayhem, for everyone's entertainment. He will be stro
lling the grounds Friday and Saturday entertaining kids of all ages.
Lisa Dufresne - Horses! Horses! Horses!
HORSES, HORSES, HORSES -
Lisa Dufresne has turned her love of animals into a lifelong career. From her youngest days growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, her natural skill with horses led her to a career performing, choreographing and competing with
her horses. With more than twenty years experience training animal acts of all kinds, her performances with her animals have delighted audiences across the world. Lisa’s horses have waltzed their way into Japan, danced in the Main Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and circled the United States for various circuses, stage shows, fairs and horse theatres, including a number of years performing with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. She has been featured in a number of television programs, and publications, covering her work with horses, zebras, camels, llamas, pigs and sea lions. She is also, an active clinician, appearing at Equitana USA, and Equine Affaires, demonstrating her training techniques. Lisa is a Silver Medallist in the United States Dressage Association and has won numerous awards competing in dressage at the international level with her Danish Warmblood and Oldenburg horses.
Bow Junction Folk Rhythm and Bluegrass in the American Style
BOW JUNCTION
- Bow Junction is based in Concord, New Hampshire, and features traditional f
olk and bluegrass tunes, including originals, with a touch of Celtic and gospel. The band brings it all together with an innovative and exciting sound. Combining a respect for tradition with an ear for innovation, this seasoned New Hampshire band has been entertaining audiences for many years. Russ Aubertin plays rock-solid rhythm and lead guitar. Linda Magoon provides spark and drive on the mandolin AND the banjo. Randy Hencke’s smooth and subtle bass keeps Bow Junction in time, on time and in tune.
NH Magician Andrew Pinard Voted Best Magic Show in New Hampshire
ANDREW PINARD MAGIC
- Experience the wonder of award-winning magician Andrew J. Pinard performing his incredible brand

of magic on Sunday afternoon. There are no boxes, birds, or mirrors—just you, Andrew, and outstanding magic that will knock your socks off.
RECKLESS
Reckless is a four piece band that plays a variety of music such as country, classic rock, a

and oldies. We are a local band with lots of talent and many years of experience. Jim Wilson plays the guitar, fiddle and vocals. Jim has played with many of bands and has had the pleasure of opening for great acts such as Tracy Byrd, Dick Curless and Don Campbell. Steve Wrobel plays guitar and vocals. Steve has had many years of experience with local bands and has shared the stage with country singer Sawyer Brown. Toby Taylor is on drums and vocals. Toby has been playing with local bands since 1996. Tim Roberts is on bass and vocals and has rocked the area for a few years now. Reckless is a band that likes to have a great time and we can't wait to take the stage at the Cornish Fair this year.
JOE TYLER
Joe Tyler is a personable, entertaining, and dynamic one-man pop-rock act providing live musical entertainment, with a song selection from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and through "today" of pop and rock classics. With a unique vocal character, accompanied by acoustic guitar, Joe puts forth an unmatched selection of pop and rock & roll classics for audiences of all ages. Joe is a pop-rock "chameleon," and has always paid tribute to the original arrangement of the song.
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It's Party Time with Dick Kaplan's Excellent Jazz Band! Performing Great American Swing, Jazz, Patriotic,
Holiday, and Kids' Favorites!
Dick's Music is Happy, High-Energy and Very Uplifting, getting many, many smiles from people of all ages!
The Excellent Jazz Band has delighted concert and festival audiences all across American with their wonderful mix of New York and Chicago hand-clapping jazz! A fresh swinging sound. Too rarely heard, but ready now to be rediscovered!
A party with the Excellent Jazz Band is simply a guarantee of fun and
fun-time music!