Instruments And Music of Colonial and Revolutionary America
This program presents the instruments, their history, and the music from the colonial/revolutionary war period. Tom has gathered a fine collection of instruments representing of the ones used in those times and earlier. Attired as a gentleman of the 18th century, Tom will play the music of the period on his Violin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Mandolin, Fife, and Bowed Psaltery and may even sing a song. Other instruments, like the Lute Guitar and Nepalese Sarangi will be displayed, while history of the piano, harpsichord, and glass harmonica will be presented. Take this journey back to the 18th century to hear the music and understand history from a musical perspective.
Songs of the Revolution
This program presents the songs popular at the time of the American War for Independence covering Patriotic Song, War Laments, Social Dances, Songs from the Old Country, Songs of the New Country, Work Songs, and, of course, Drinking Songs.
Songs of the Civil War
(Under Development)