Kennedy and Foss at Central Hall Commons
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Owen Kennedy and Benjamin Foss will give a combined concert and contra dance on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 6-9 p.m. at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St. This event is sponsored by the Maine Highlands Council for the Arts. Kennedy made a splash when he played in April 2024 with guitarist Ethan Tischler, and we’re excited to have him return with Foss.
Maine musician Kennedy is an award-winning fiddler, also well-versed in banjo and other instruments. His love of traditional music and enthusiasm for performing have taken him all over New England, into Maritime Canada, and over to Scotland and Shetland.
Foss is a musician and luthier based near Belfast. He is passionate about preserving the traditions of New England tunes, songs and dances and is always excited to share his knowledge with the people around him. When he’s not playing, he’s building and restoring guitars, banjos and mandolins in Brooks.
CONCERT — Owen Kennedy and Benjamin Foss will perform from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft.
On Aug. 9 Kennedy and Foss will play a selection of traditional New England favorites: energetic contradance tunes on guitar and fiddle, close harmony twin fiddling and a classic waltz or two. They will also share tunes from Scotland and Scandinavia, a couple of originals, and a song or two. This young duo has been entertaining the Maine Fiddle Camp crowd for years, bringing fresh energy and fun arrangements sure to charm an audience of all ages. Kennedy’s debut album “Oh When: Now” will be available for purchase.
Refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation is $15, pay what you can, and no one turned away for lack of funds. For more information, email arts@centralhallcommons.org or call 207-598-6398.