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Renaissance Music Days
August 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am - August 14, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Renaissance Music Days Return to Hammond Castle Museum!
The Penniless Jacks, The Harper & The Minstrel and the L.I.A.R.S. (Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute and Society) join us on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th for two full days of medieval, Renaissance and Celtic music. During the special program, the three groups will rotate around the museum and offer multiple 30 minute performances at the Drawbridge, Great Hall, Seaside Lawn and Dining Room. Guest may enjoy self-guided tours throughout the day. General parking for this event will not occur on premise. Please note – Free Parking will be hosted at the Gloucester High School and there will be a free shuttle running between the high school and the Museum from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on both days. Handicapped parking will be offered on-site.
Performance Schedule:
10:00AM The Penniless Jacks (Drawbridge)
10:30AM The Harper and Minstrel (Great Hall)
11:00AM L.I.A.R.S. (Seaside Lawn)
11:30AM The Penniless Jacks (Great Hall)
12:00PM The Harper and Minstrel (Dining Room)
12:30PM L.I.A.R.S. (Great Hall)
1:00PM The Penniless Jacks (Seaside Lawn)
1:30PM The Harper and Minstrel (Great Hall)
2:00PM L.I.A.R.S. (Drawbridge)
2:30PM The Penniless Jacks (Great Hall)
3:00PM The Harper and Minstrel (Dining Room)
3:30PM L.I.A.R.S. (Great Hall)
Rain or Shine. In the event of inclement weather, all performances will be moved to the interior of the Museum. Please see below to learn more about each of the groups performing.
Adults $25, Kids 5 – 12 years $10, Little ones four and under are free but require a ticket.
Hammond Castle Museum is proud to have Renaissance Music Days featured in the New England Magazine and Bostonhotels.org article on the 10 Events to Visit In Massachusetts This August. You may read the article here: https://www.bostonhotels.org/magazine/events-massachusetts-august-2022/
All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the 13th century, French cloister archways which are located at the front of the museum.
The Penniless Jacks: The Penniless Jacks are a high energy folk-rock band who focus on livening up traditional "tavern" music. Formed in 2016 with guitarist & vocalist Andrew Prete, and drummer & vocalist JD Lauriat, they quickly found their niche in taking old folk songs, rebel tunes, and sea shanties, and adding their own flair to it. Over the next few years, they would pick up fiddler and vocalist Amanda Neves, and guitarist and vocalist Dori French, which would expand their sound to putting their own spin on some more modern songs. Each band member brings years of performance experience to this group, each with a unique background. If you've never seen The Penniless Jacks perform, you are guaranteed a show full of toe-tapping drum beats, melodic guitar, and songs you'll want to sing along with. To learn more, visit them at: https://www.facebook.com/ThePennilessJacks
The L.I.A.R.S: The Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute, and Society are - or L.I.A.R.S. - are a troupe of reformed renaissance wenches with delusions of standing. They delight in sharing their lovely harmonies, rousing renditions of sea chanties, and merrily sung renditions of traditional folk music with folks young & old. To learn more visit: https://theladiesofintegrity.com
The Harper and The Minstrel: Historically Inspired, Passionate Performances of Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music sung and played on a variety of Traditional Plucked, Bowed, Hammered and Woodwind Instruments including: Gothic Bray Harp and Celtic Folk Harps, Recorders, Viola da Gamba, Aulos (Double Flute), Baroque Guitar, Wooden Flutes, Rebec and Psaltery The Harper and The Minstrel specialize in beautiful Ayres and Ballads, but are quite adept at Jigs, Reels & Dances. Their vast repertoire includes unique arrangements from Spain's 13th Century Cantgas de Santa Maria to the music of Elizabethan era English Lutenist John Dowland to 17th Century Irish Harper Turlough O'Carolan and much more. Jay and Abby Michaels have performed at Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Festivals and other venues in many parts of the country. They are members of Early Music America, a national organization promoting Medieval and Renaissance Music concerts and educational programs. Jay Michaels serves on the board of Directors of The Historical Harp Society. To learn more, visit: www.theharperandtheminstrel.
