helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
In order to bring more musical joy to our community, we will continue our 2022 music series on Sunday, June 5, where we will be in person in Shelburne with the Wise Geese (George Wilson, Rebecca Weiss, and Becky Ashenden). This will include an afternoon workshop, jam session and concert, along with great food and […]
Singing Ukulele Retreat featuring Stu Fuchs and Justina Golden Fabric of Life is excited to offer a new musical program as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional skills which enrich our daily lives. People have always made music, but in our modern world most people are passive listeners rather than active music makers. […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra for an evening of Contra Dancing […]
Singing Ukulele Retreat featuring Jim Beloff and Kate O'Connor Last year Fabric of Life offered a new musical program as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional skills which enrich our daily lives: the Singing Ukulele Retreat. Its success has inspired us to bring the program back this summer with two superb musicians. […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living […]
Join George Wilson, Becky Ashenden and the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra, led by Eveline MacDougall for an evening of community, Contra Dancing and music from Quebec, Scandinavia, the Balkans, and more! Cammy Kaynor will be calling for us and all are invited to join as dancers or listeners. Dance music has an important role […]
Romanian Orchestra Play-Along with Ralph Iverson & Friends We welcome intermediate to advanced musicians to come for an unusual and delightful day of playing in an impromptu Romanian Orchestra under the leadership of Ralph Iverson. Ralph is a longtime friend of Becky's, who has been a steadfast supporter and participant at her Barn Dances since […]
Concert: 7-9PM Join Larry & Joe at the Buckland Public Hall for an evening of music without borders. Reimagining their two musical traditions, Llanera superstar Larry Bellorín (Venezuela) and Latingrass GRAMMY-nominee Joe Troop (North Carolina) play harp, banjo, fiddle, cuatro, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and sing to inspire joy and unity. Pre-concert Workshop: 4PM Gabán / […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please make sure you subscribe to our email list so we can let you know when we reschedule the Eddie Forman Orchestra! People of all ages are invited to join the Eddie Forman Orchestra to dance and enjoy a fun-filled evening of good music at the Buckland Public Hall […]
Join us at Barnfest on October 4th, 2025! We are so excited to welcome you to Bassett Road for Fabric of Life’s biggest community event and fundraiser of the year! Barnfest features local crafters and artisans, musicians, children’s activities, dancing, and the weaving together of an amazingly vibrant community. All are invited to join us […]
Mari Black Trio Concert 7:00-9:00PM Mari Black and Troy MacGillivray played a lively Cape Breton Fiddle concert in 2024 to a sold-out Buckland Public Hall audience and we are excited to welcome Mari back to Buckland with her trio. If you missed last year's fiddle concert, we hope you will be able to join us […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of this process on any level helps our world become a better place. Join the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra and take part in two fun […]
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