Schools,
Libraries,
Concerts,
Weddings,
Assisted Living

 “… fiddler Ellen Carlson, whose sweet-toned instrument soars throughout this recording.”

Steve Goldfield,
Bluegrass Unlimited
May 2008

Need a band? A duo?  Acoustic, swing, country, jazz, barn dance?  Wedding violin?  Ellen plays with numerous groups in many styles and can find you what you need. 

High Range – original acoustic roots/bluegrass band www.highrangeband.com Solo Fiddling or with barn dance bands Newfound Grass – bluegrass cover tunes Grumbling Rustics – old-time/Irish trio with Tim Mowry and Steve Jones Violin for Weddings Pit orchestra for plays Ellen, Darrell & Bruce Carlson – duo/trio/band – country, pop/rock, bluegrass Sweet, Hot & Sassy (occasional reunion performances) Poet/Author Rodger Martin reads The Battlefield Guide with music

You can also book numerous acts (folk acts,  rock bands, children’s performers, hypnotists, comedians and more) through Ellen and Cuzin Richard Entertainment Agency (www.cuzinrichard.com)

Schools & Libraries

With a Masters in Education and 15 years of classroom teaching experience, Ellen brings an understanding of the school environment to her performances.  She has developed the following school programs and will also play for Civil War Re-enactments.

Comments from some schools and libraries:

"Many, many thanks to you, Mary and Tim for a most enjoyable evening last night. Your program was everything I'd hoped for and more. We attracted a large and diverse audience. A comment from an evaluation form: "Wow! What fun! The high-quality music and stories were totally enjoyable.""
-- Ellen Knowlton, Merrimack Public Library

"Mary and Ellen both exude a warmth and energy that is most apparent, but what is most remarkable is their ability to relate their craft to the students' study of Colonial New Hampshire. Students and teachers truly enjoyed this day. Ellen and Mary brought history alive through their art form."
-- Kate DePalo, music teacher; Marianne Dlemarczyk, Enrichment Coordinator; DJ Bake School, Kingston, NH

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are a wonderful fiddler! We loved your music!"
-- Gail Ferraro, Exeter Public Library

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