Wind that Shakes the Barley: Links

John Drury: John Drury is a Vermont traditional musician strongly rooted in the Celtic, Quebecois and dance music of New England.
David Kraus: "David Kraus is a guitarist with sure fingers and an expressive sense of melodic line. The playing is refreshingly lyrical and makes one thirst for a live performance by this ensemble."
Danny Carnahan: Song writer, author, traveler. Influenced by Mick Fitzgerald. This Web site is a must stop.
Hamish Moore: Maker of high quality Scottish Smallpipes, Highland Bagpipes, Border and Reel pipes. Hamish Moore, Fungarth Steading, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 OES, Scotland, UK
Liza Myers Art Gallery: Liza Myers is an "artist of the Natural World." Her paintings share her fascination with the details and intricacy of light and shadow, color and texture, fur and feathers found in the wildlands where she loves to spend her time. Liza paints in watercolor, acrylic and oil. To see more of her work, click the button on the right.
Didymosphenia Geminata - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Didymosphenia geminata, commonly referred to as "didymo", is a freshwater microscopic diatom. It is found in streams and rivers in much of North America. Didymo increasingly poses a threat to aquatic ecosystems because it forms extensive mats on stream beds. Didymo attaches to the streambed by a stalk. These stalks have a rough texture similar to wet wool and mimic strands of toilet paper, as opposed to other algal species which feel "slimy".
Jim Gilmour: Vermont resident Jim Gilmour began writing songs in earnest in 1998. After twenty years of supporting other artists as producer, recording/live sound engineer, and side musician Jim finally recorded a solo CD in 2003.
Briggs Carriage Books: Briggs Carriage Bookstore is an independent bookstore located in beautiful Brandon, Vermont.
The Music Box: The Music Box Concerts are produced by the Friends of the Music Box, a 501 C 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping live music alive in the Northeast Kingdom. The Music Box is located in Craftsbury, Vermont.
Wind that Shakes the Barley Blog: Wind that Shakes the Barley brand new blog!!
New World Fesival - 2006: An all-day, all-weather festival of Celtic and French Canadian music and dance performed on five stages simultaneously in historic Chandler Music Hall and in other all-weather facilities. About 100 musicians and folk dancers from Northern New England and Quebec will perform.
Ceolas: Session Tunes Collected and Written by John Walsh
Turn of the Tide Music Series: Turn of the Tide is a monthly music series usually on or about the first Tuesday of the month with a mission to bring world-class music to an intimate listening audience.

Come on out, see old favorites or be introduced to new talent, and enjoy a fine evening of entertainment, food and wine. At the same time your helping support our traveling troubadours.
The Wind That Shakes The Barley - The Movie: The Wind That Shakes the Barley Cast: Cillian Murphy, Liam Cunningham, Padraic Delaney, Gerard Kearney, William Ruane

Plot Summary: Ireland 1920 -- workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to the breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. However, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.