Tim Eriksen *Pumpkintown*

Kennebunkport Historical Society Presents; Tim Eriksen’s *Pumpkintown* Songs, Stories and Magic Lantern Projections from an Imaginary New England Village Tim Eriksen; Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle, Bajo Sexto, Banjo Peter Irvine; Vocals, Percussion Susan Brearey; Vocals, Magic Lantern Projections Wednesday, October 22nd 7-9PM Town House School 135 North Street Kennebunkport, Maine For tickets; $21 & $18 members https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumpkintown-songs-stories-magic-lantern-projections-tickets-1657037486729 Show Description A mysterious old trunk found in a Yankee attic, full of leatherbound tunebooks, letters, musical instruments, 8 track tapes, a handwritten sheaf of ballads, and even an old magic lantern: an ancient projector, with a box of painted glass slides. Musician Tim Eriksen, Peter Irvine and painter Susan Brearey take you to Pumpkintown, unlocking the mysteries of the trunk and the curious multicultural history of the village itself. Pumpkintown offers Americana through the looking glass, where the village is imaginary but the music is real – revealing an America that has never been simply black and white but evidences a deep-seated diversity. Be immersed in the sounds of a place that is at once imagined and deeply true: shape-note harmony by the first published Native American composer, fiery Scottish fiddle tunes, apocalyptic Afro-Celtic gospel, traditional and original songs of war, the sea, traveling, tragedy and love, that tie it all together. “Apart from being the coolest-looking man in folk song, Eriksen is an uncompromising performer, ethnomusicologist, Sacred Harp singing master, musical adventurer and punk-folk pioneer” – The Guardian Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia. He combines hair-raising vocals with inventive accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and bajo sexto – a twelve string Mexican acoustic bass – creating a distinctive hardcore Americana sound. “One of the best singers in music.” – T Bone Burnett “Stark songs and breakneck picking” – New York Times