Lunatic Fringe

Philip Sherwood--Guitar
Tara Greenblatt--Percussion
Barbara Leavy--Balafon, drum
Fred Simmons--Trombone
Karl Wilson--Tuba

Lunatic Fringe is an exciting 5-piece ensemble specializing in feel-good, up-beat tempos using unique instrumentation. Tubas, trombones, guitars, balafons, and other exotic percussion blend into a whirlwind of swampy New Orleans-style rhythms that make dancing inescapable. Whether playing original compositions or breathing new life into well-known cover songs the music exudes an earthy joy and their performances are a life-affirming celebration.

"The unrelenting cold coupled with the puritan ethic that still haunts this area makes New England crowds difficult to inspire during the months of Winter. I have been to numerous shows where the crowds are attentive even captivated yet remain frigid and rigid. The only group I've seen who consistently coaxes people out of hibernation, thawing out their inhibitions is Lunatic Fringe. Everyone makes it onto the dance floor at their shows. They make it there, shimmy and shake there, and most impressively stay there until the end. The universality of the music coupled with the casual and spirited nature of the performers allow this freedom to take place. They come to party not for the audience but with the audience. And they do this in such a welcoming way that their shows are great parties every time. At the height of such a party if the doors were to open the revelers would take it to the streets, dancing, regardless of the weather." - Andrew Hannah

up coming Performances:

Friday, Jan 11- 6pm - Fritz's Belgium Fries, Keene NH - The Folksoul Band (a bigger version of ourselves)
Saturday , Jan 12 - Private Party
Tuesday, Feb 5 - 6 PM - Mariposa Museum-Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Event
Friday, Feb 8 - 9pm - Harlow's Pub, Peterboro, NH, 9 pm - The Folksoul Band
Friday, Feb 15 - 6pm Fritz's Fries, Keene NH

Email Fred at fredbone1@yahoo.com or call Fred at 603 547-3730

by-gone Performances:

7/29/2006 - 8pm - Del Rossi's Trattoria, Dublin, NH (make a reservation)(No Cover)
7/29/2006 - 12 noon - Jaffrey Riverfest (at the Gazebo), Jaffrey, NH
8/5/2006 - 7pm - Harriet Wilson Society, Hampshire Hills, Milford, NH
8/12/2006 - 6pm - Town of Lyndeborough BBQ (Library Benefit), Lyndeborough, NH
9/1/2006 - 3:30pm - Wilton Farmer's Market, Wilton, NH
10/7/2006 - 11am - Peek Into Peterborough, Depot Square, Peterborough, NH
1/ 27,/2007 Del Rossi's Trattoria, in Dublin--8--10:30PM No Cover-full bar and restaurant
4/2/2007 Mariposa Museum in Peterborough--7:30--9PM
4/8/2007 Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry--Featured Performance, starting at 8:30
4/10/2007 High Mowing School Big Room--benefit dance for Pine Hill School, public invited, adults only--8PM