Based just outside the historic whaling port of New Bedford, The Beans have an innate feel for chanties and other songs of the sea. They are known for their vocal harmonies and polished instrumental accompaniments on guitars, mandolin, concertina, and Appalachian dulcimer. Their wide-ranging repertoire of traditional and contemporary material includes songs of boats, fishing, and the sea; love songs, gospel songs, and originals penned by Jim and by songwriters like Kate Wolf and Stan Rogers. Their close harmonies reveal their long friendship and the pleasure they share in singing together.
They?ve performed together as a trio in New England and along the East coast for more than 20 years, most recently at the Mystic Sea Music Festival and as invited guests at the 2012 FSGW Getaway. They?ll be joined for the second half of the concert by FSGW members George Stephens and Kathy Westra, good friends with whom they?ve performed at the New England Folk Festival for the past couple of years. George and Kathy will add their vocal harmonies and lead a few songs.
Suggested donation for the concert is $15, with all proceeds going to the performers. The concert will be held at the home of FSGW members Maribeth Oakes and Bob Bingaman at 7502 Holly Ave. in Takoma Park, MD. It?s an easy walk from the Takoma Metro (on the Red Line), or you can find plenty of free parking in the Takoma Park Elementary School lot just across the street from Maribeth & Bob?s driveway. For more information, please contact Kathy Westra at 301-754-0711. The concert room has reached capacity, so any further requests to attend can only be wait-listed.
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