Details to be announced!

The Market is open 1 - 6pm  The Harper and The Minstrel play Music from 2 - 5pm

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform 4 shows at The Applewood Stage

The Harper and The Minstrel perform 4 shows at The Applewood Stage

The Market is open from 1 - 6pm  The Harper and The Minstrel play from 2 - 5

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Show is from noon - 5  The Harper and The Minstrel perform 2 - 4

The Market is open from 1 - 6pm  The Harper and The Minstrel play from 2 - 5

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Market is open from 9am - 1pm  Jay Michaels performs from 10am -1pm Weather Permitting!

The Gamba Gamut is presented by The Viola da Gamba Society of America, and is part of The Boston Early Music Festival

Performances begin at 11:30am The Harper and The Minstrel are at 12:10

 The Harper and The Minstrel will perform:

Medieval & Renaissance Music featuring Viola da Gamba, Rebec, Bamboo Flute, Double Flute, Recorder, Hammered Dulcimer and Voice

Riu Riu Chiu (Tenor Viol/Hammered Dulcimer)
En May (Tenor Viol/Hammered Dulcimer)
Cantiga 353 (Rebec/Bamboo Flute)
Torch Bransle (Tenor Viol/Hammered Dulcimer)
Dormi, Dormi (Tenor Viol/Hammered Dulcimer)
Staines Morris Dance (Tenor Viol/Hammered Dulcimer)
La Volta (Tenor Viol/Bamboo Flute)
La Montovana (Tenor Viol/Double Flute)
C’est la Fins (Tenor Viol/Recorder)

The Harper and The Minstrel provide background Music for the Art Show

The Harper and The Minstrel perform a set of Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music from 2:30 - 3:30 at the Community Hall

Jay Michaels co-hosts the Harpapalooza Harp Jam along with Marie Hamilton

Noon at High School Room 126

At 8pm The Harper and The Minstrel will present a demonstration of a dozen or so Medieval and Renaissance instruments including:

Harps  Rebec  Wooden Flutes  Viola da Gambas  Dulcimer  Recorders

8pm in Middle School room 103/104

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Celebrate Early Music Month with a concert of Medieval and Renaissance Music with The Harper and The Minstrel!

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Join the Harper and The Minstrel on the Phyfe and Fiddle Stage and in the streets performing Medieval, Renaissance and Celtic Music

Performing in The Royal Theatre 11:30 1:30 3:30

Performing in The Royal Theatre 11:30 1:30 3:30

Performing in The Royal Theatre 11:30 1:30 3:30

Performing in The Royal Theatre 11:30 1:30 3:30

An Evening of Traditional and popular Celtic Music sung and played on over a dozen instruments

Featuring Early Music with AyreCraft, The Harper and The Minstrel and more!

Details coming soon...

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing Medieval and Renaissance Music in Lakeville, Massachusetts at The Lakeville Christian Fellowship Reformation Faire Saturday October 27 from 2pm - 6pm (the Faire continues until 9)
1 Wind Rush Hollow Road, Lakeville
This is a FREE EVENT!!!

The weekly event takes place from noon to 5 PM. The Harper and The Minstrel will perform from 2 - 4pm

The Market is open from 1 - 6pm  The Harper and The Minstrel provide live Music 2 - 5pm

Saturday, May 5, The Harper and The Minstrel perform at Woods Hole Traditional Music Stroll from 3 to 4 PM, Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

The Last Day of The Faire

Join The Harper and The Minstrel performing Early Music throughout the day on

The Phyffe and Fiddle Stage!

March 24 & 25 "Witches & Warlocks Weekend!!!"

The Harper and The Minstrel are celebrating Early Music Month in Florida with the release of their latest CD “Renaissance Dance and Romance” and performances every weekend at The Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Harper and The Minstrel are Jay and Abby Michaels. They both are singers and together they play well over a dozen traditional instruments including Harps, Recorders, Dulcimers, Psaltery, Flutes, Rebec, and Baroque Guitar.

The new CD features a delightful collection of of Renaissance Dances and Love Songs played on an assortment of traditional instruments and sung in a variety of languages...

Galician, Ladino, Italian, French, Haitian Creole and English

 The Duo appears on The Phyfe & Fiddle Music Stage at 11:30, 2:30 & 5.  Also, at 10am every Faire day, on the same stage Jay Michaels directs “The Morning Music Consort”, a collection of Festival Musicians starting the day with Medieval and Renaissance tunes.

#EarlyMusicMonth

March 17 & 18 "Kilts and Colleens" A Celtic Weekend!!

The Harper and The Minstrel are celebrating Early Music Month in Florida with the release of their latest CD “Renaissance Dance and Romance” and performances every weekend at The Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Harper and The Minstrel are Jay and Abby Michaels. They both are singers and together they play well over a dozen traditional instruments including Harps, Recorders, Dulcimers, Psaltery, Flutes, Rebec, and Baroque Guitar.

The new CD features a delightful collection of of Renaissance Dances and Love Songs played on an assortment of traditional instruments and sung in a variety of languages...

Galician, Ladino, Italian, French, Haitian Creole and English

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform March 17, 18 24 & 24 at The Florida Renaissance Festival, Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach from 10am - sunset.  The Duo appears on The Phyfe & Fiddle Music Stage at 11:30, 2:30 & 5.  Also, at 10am every Faire day, on the same stage Jay Michaels directs “The Morning Music Consort”, a collection of Festival Musicians starting the day with Medieval and Renaissance tunes.

#EarlyMusicMonth

Start Saint Patrick's Day early with an evening of Traditional & Popular Celtic Music sung and played on over a dozen traditional Instruments!

Join The Harper and The Minstrel performing Early Music throughout the day on

The Phyfe and Fiddle Stage!

March 10 & 11 is "International Weekend"

The Harper and The Minstrel are celebrating Early Music Month in Florida with the March 10th release of their latest CD “Renaissance Dance and Romance” and performances every weekend at The Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Harper and The Minstrel are Jay and Abby Michaels. They both are singers and together they play well over a dozen traditional instruments including Harps, Recorders, Dulcimers, Psaltery, Flutes, Rebec, and Baroque Guitar.

The new CD features a delightful collection of of Renaissance Dances and Love Songs played on an assortment of traditional instruments and sung in a variety of languages...

Galician, Ladino, Italian, French, Haitian Creole and English

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform March 10, 11, 17, 18 24 & 24 at The Florida Renaissance Festival, Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach from 10am - sunset.  The Duo appears on The Phyfe & Fiddle Music Stage at 11:30, 2:30 & 5.  Also, at 10am every Faire day, on the same stage Jay Michaels directs “The Morning Music Consort”, a collection of Festival Musicians starting the day with Medieval and Renaissance tunes.

#EarlyMusicMonth

The Harper and The Minstrel are celebrating Early Music Month in Florida with the March 10th release of their latest CD “Renaissance Dance and Romance” and performances every weekend at The Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Harper and The Minstrel are Jay and Abby Michaels. They both are singers and together they play well over a dozen traditional instruments including Harps, Recorders, Dulcimers, Psaltery, Flutes, Rebec, and Baroque Guitar.

The new CD features a delightful collection of of Renaissance Dances and Love Songs played on an assortment of traditional instruments and sung in a variety of languages...

Galician, Ladino, Italian, French, Haitian Creole and English

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 24 & 24 at The Florida Renaissance Festival, Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach from 10am - sunset.  The Duo appears on The Phyfe & Fiddle Music Stage at 11:30, 2:30 & 5.  Also, at 10am every Faire day, on the same stage Jay Michaels directs “The Morning Music Consort”, a collection of Festival Musicians starting the day with Medieval and Renaissance tunes.

#EarlyMusicMonth

Viking and Barbarian Weekend

February 24 & 25 Vikings & Barbarians weekend!

Time Travel Weekend!!

Time Travel Weekend!

February 17, 18 & 19 is Time Travel Weekend!!!

The Phyfe & Fiddle Stage 11:30, 2:30 & 5:00 You can also hear us in the streets throughout the day, and with The Morning Consort at 10am

Travel back in time to the 16th Century at the 26th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival, coming to Quiet Waters Park, February 10th, 2018 through March 25th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to Sunset! Over 100 Artisans selling their wares, Over 100 Performers to entertain, Kid's Kingdom, Entertainment and Food and Drynk fit for a King! It's a Fun Family Event for All Ages!

February 10 & 11 is PIRATE WEEKEND!

The Phyfe & Fiddle Stage 11:30, 2:30 & 5:00 You can also hear us in the streets throughout the day, and with The Morning Consort at 10am

AN EVENING OF CELTIC MUSIC WITH THE HARPER AND THE MINSTREL

Jay and Abby Michaels present an evening of Traditional and Popular Celtic Music sung and played on over a dozen instruments including Harps, Penny Whistles, Irish Wooden Flute, Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, Bowed Dulcimer, Guitar, and Psaltery.

Expect to hear some Old Irish Airs, Jigs, Reels, Polkas, the music of Turlough O'Carolan, Robert Burns, Doogie MacLean and more.

The Harper and The Minstrel are based in Massachusetts and perform nationally at Renaissance Faires, Celtic and Scottish Festivals, Libraries, Schools, and at House Concerts and Music Halls.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Arts Council, a state agency.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the East Longmeadow Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Arts Council, a state agency.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Provincetown Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Arts Council, a state agency.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Arts Council, a state agency.

The Harper and The Minstrel return to King Richard's Faire for

One Weekend Only October 14 -15.

Performing Medieval & Renaissance Music in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel return to King Richard's Faire for

One Weekend Only October 14 -15.

Performing Medieval & Renaissance Music in the lanes!

Saturday, August 19, 2017
at Stonehedge Gardens
10:00am - 6:00pm
51 Dairy Road Tamaqua, PA
Contact Mareen at: FaerieFanFaire@gmail.com

The Harper and The Minstrel will present a 45 minute set on

The South Coast Stage at 5pm

The New Bedford Folk Festival happens Saturday & Sunday

July 8 & 9 in Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts

The Market is open from 1 - 6pm  The Harper and The Minstrel perform  2 - 5pm

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

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The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

The Harper and The Minstrel perform Early Music throughout the day in The Phyfe and Fiddle Music Pavilion and in the lanes!

Enjoy an Evening of Beautiful Music from the past played on over a dozen Traditional Instruments:

Love songs from 13th Century - Traditional & Popular Celtic Tunes - A few surprises!

A Special Variety of Entertainers presenting their Music and Stories that you will not usually hear during the Holiday Season!
Call now to reserve your seats - $20 - 508-509-2670

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing Early in the show (in the first hour)!

First Sunday Concert with The Harper and The Minstrel 2:00 pm

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform a program titled “When I See Wynter Coming.” Refreshments will be available after the concert. Free and open to all. No reservations required.

Please arrive on time as space is limited. Seating is first come, first served.

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform on The Food Court Stage at 2pm and again at 3:15pm

The Harper and The Minstrel are happy to be returning to The New Bedford Folk Festival on Sunday July 10th.  Performing on the South Coast Stage at 11:30am

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing throughout the day as Strolling Street Musicians

The Art of Words: Poetry Showcase is an open mic for local poets, with readings by featured poets.

Jay & Abby Michaels - The Harper and The Minstrel will provide Music before the poetry begins.

The Harper and The Minstrel present an Evening of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music sung and played on a variety of Traditional Instruments.

Jay Michaels will play Harp Music throughout the event.

Also, at the end of the day:

The Healing Harp Meditation, presented by Jay Michaels featuring live Harp Music, 
guided relaxation imagery, breathing technique and Chakra Color visualization.

Enjoy an Evening of Music with Jay & Abby Michaels and their array of instruments. Celtic Music. World Music. Acoustic Classic Rock. No Cover!

The Harper and The Minstrel present a Concert of Wynter Music from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque times, sung and performed on a wide variety of Traditional Instruments.

The Harper and The Minstrel present a Concert of Wynter Music from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque times, sung and performed on a wide variety of Traditional Instruments.

The Harper and The Minstrel and Club Passim present:

A Matinee EARLY MUSIC WYNTER CONCERT

Featuring: Holiday and Wynter Music from The Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods. Accompanied by a variety of Musical Instruments including:

Cláirseach (Medieval Irish Wire-Strung Harp)

Early Renaissance Gothic Harp

Celtic Folk Harp

Bowed Psaltery

Alto, Soprano and Tenor Recorders

Silver Flute

Irish Wooden Flute

Penny Whistles

Hammered Dulcimer

Bowed Dulcimer

Classical Guitar

Viol

and the vocals of Abby and Jay Michaels

The Concert begins at Noon

If you are unable to attend this event, you can stream the concert live on CONCERT WINDOW: https://www.concertwindow.com/clubpassim

Salon Concert at the Wamsutta Club

The gracious mansion built by James Arnold in 1821 provides the perfect setting for a monthly series of traditional music concerts presented by Wepecket Island Records.

This Concert features Holiday and Wynter Music from The Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods from the Celtic Lands and beyond. Performed on a variety of Musical Instruments by Jay & Abby Michaels - The Harper and The Minstrel

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform from 11am - 2pm

French Renaissance Harvest Banquet 

Come for a festive evening of juggling, music by Nota Bene, Second Wind Renaissance Ensemble, and The Harper and The Minstrel, authentic French Renaissance food featuring ingredients grown in the Renaissance Center's kitchen garden, theater performances by the Young Shakespeare Players' East, door prizes, and more!

The Harper and The Minstrel - Jay & Abby Michaels will be the opening act for Irish Singer-Songwriter Gerry O'Beirne Friday, October 23rd at The Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street, Marion, Massachusetts 7pm. Also on the bill, The Buzzards Bay Buccaneers.

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform on the Food Court Stage at new times: 1:15- 2:00 and 2:45 - 3:15

The Harper and the Minstrel will perform a Concert of Celtic and Early Music at The Auburn Public Theatre, located at:

8 Exchange Street
Auburn, NY 13021

In the heart of downtown Auburn, the building is in the 100 block of Genesee Street, and the entrance opens on the Exchange Street pedestrian courtyard.

http://www.auburnpublictheater.org

Jay and Abby Michaels - The Harper and The Minstrel present "An Evening of Celtic and Early Music"

Songs from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Some of the Music for this Concert comes from The Celtic Lands and features tunes from Ireland's Turlough O'Carolan, Scotland's Robert Burns along with traditional Jigs, Reels and Ballads.

This Concert will also include Early Sacred and Secular Music from England, France, Italy & Spain.

The voices of Jay and Abby Michaels will be accompanied by a variety of Period Instruments including:

Cláirseach (traditional Gaelic Wire-Strung Harp), the Renaissance Gothic Harp and the Celtic Folk Harp, Silver Flute, Divergent Flute, Irish Wooden Flute, Alto, Soprano & Tenor Recorders, Penny Whistles, Bowed Psaltery, Bowed, Plucked & Hammered Dulcimers, and Spanish/Classical Guitar.

This event is the entire weekend, The Harper and The Minstrel will only be appearing on Saturday

ADULTS = $15.00
Seniors and children 6-14 = $10.00
5 & UNDER FREE

July 25th: Early Music concert at the Drawbridge Theater. Talented and versatile Multi-Instrumentalists Jay And Abby Michaels make up the duo The Harper & The Minstrel. Their unique sound is influenced by Celtic, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music. This special summer concert will feature music from those Periods played on a variety of Musical Instruments including: The Traditional Gaelic Wire-Strung Harp & the Nylon-Strung Folk Harp, Bowed Psaltery; Alto, Soprano & Tenor Recorders, Silver Flute, Irish Wooden Flute, Penny Whistles, Bowed Dulcimer, Classical Guitar and the vocals of Abby & Jay Michaels. This is one musical event you'll always remember. The concert starts at 5:00 PM and tickets are $10.00. Reservations are recommended.

ADULTS = $15.00
5-11YEARS = $10.00
4 & UNDER FREE

ADULTS = $15.00
5-11YEARS = $10.00
4 & UNDER FREE

Sunday (July 12) The Harper and The Minstrel will be appearing at The Plymouth Moose Lodge, 601 State Street ( 3A ), Manomet MA. 4 acts will be performing starting with The Harper and The Minstrel at 12:30pm.

This is presented by Studio Session Live and hosted by Dave Palmeter.
This weekly show is destined for Public Radio Stations in the US, Canada and New Zealand.

Held every Tuesday from 3-7pm, rain or shine, at the Old Rochester Junior High School, the ORFM brings market-goers with a diverse shopping opportunity. Complete with live music and animals from a local animal sanctuary, this is a unique shopping experience.

11:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday Night shows: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

11:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday Night shows: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

 Open June 7th - Sept 27th Friday Only 1-6
Located in the heart of Padanaram village at Rex Park on Elm Street. A quaint Friday afternoon market featuring locally grown produce, locally crafted handmade designs, and live music! Bring some friends and enjoy a leisurely Friday afternoon shopping at the park! Then enjoy a stroll through the village and the beach close by!

11:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday Night shows: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

11:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday Night shows: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

2015 dates:

Three Exciting weekends!

June 20-21 | June 27-28 | July 4-5, 2015

11:00am - 6:30pm

Saturday Night shows: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Warsaw Park
119 Pulaski Highway,
Ansonia, Connecticut

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.

The Massachusetts Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies is an internationally leading center for the study of the culture and achievements of the Renaissance period (1400-1700). The Center contributes to the field of Renaissance studies through research, teaching, and outreach to the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, the Amherst community, and beyond.

Music by AyreCraft, Ensemble Musica Humana, Second Wind Renaissance Ensemble, and The Harper and The Minstrel!

The Harper and the Minstrel will perform throughout the day in the Barn!

An afternoon and an evening of fiddles, guitars, mandolins, dulcimer, etc. 

All free.

Various Woods Hole Village businesses and Woods Hole Community Hall.

RAIN or SHINE

The event kicks off at 2pm in the Woods Hole Library with a Concert featuring THE HARPER AND THE MINSTREL

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform at The Phyfe & Fiddle Stage at 

10:30am  Noon  2:00pm  4:00pm

They will also play at 10:00am with The Early Music Consort

You can also see them Strolling through the Lanes and at The Final Revels

For tickets: http://www.ren-fest.com/tickets.asp

The Florida Renaissance Festival is open February 7 through March 15 2015

Weekends and Presidents Day.

For tickets: http://www.ren-fest.com/tickets.asp

The Florida Renaissance Festival is open February 7 through March 15 2015

Weekends and Presidents Day.

For tickets: http://www.ren-fest.com/tickets.asp

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing on Stage and in the streets at this Amazing Festival along with many other talented Musicians and Entertainers!

The Harper and The Minstrel will be playing Early Music in the streets all day!!!

Alachua County Fairgrounds
2900 NE 39th Ave, 32609
Next to the Gainesville Regional Airport on SR 222

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing Early Music in the Lanes all day!

The Harper and The Minstrel will perform in THE ROYAL THEATRE 10am, 11:30am & 1pm

Enjoy an evening of Acoustic Celtic and Acoustic Rock with Jay and Abby Michaels - The Harper and The Minstrel. 

Harp, Flute, Recorders, Penny Whistles, Dulcimers, Guitars and Vocals!

Every January Jay and Abby make an appearance at Lightin' Salvage while in Gainesville for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.

6-9pm   The Pizza there is Amazing!!!!

The Market is open from 4 - 7pm. 

The Harper and The Minstrel will play a set of Music at 5:15pm

The Harper and The Minstrel will be entertaining in the lanes throughout the day!

Faire Hours:
Saturday and Sunday, January 24–25
 & January 30- February 1 from 10–6
Friday, January 30, from 9:30–3

Please join The Harper and The Minstrel and all the other wonderful entertainment!

Weekends January 10, 11, 17, 18

9am - 6pm

The Harper and The Minstrel will be performing Early Music Concerts throughout the day!

December 6 Saturday Salon Concert at The Wamsutta Club featuring Early Music for the Wynter Holidays.  427 County Street (corner of Union) New Bedford, MA  The Concert begins at 7pm tickets are $14.00 wepecket.ipower.com/concerts.htm

for tickets:

http://prosites-psquire40.homestead.com/Concerts.html

November 30 Sunday EARLY MUSIC WINTER/HOLIDAY CONCERT at WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889 This afternoon performance begins at 2pm  www.warwicklibrary.org/

The Harper and The Minstrel perform twice as part of the Nashua Holiday Stroll  

Early Music Holiday Concert downstairs at 5:45     

Season Background Music upstairs at 7:10pm

Jay and Abby Michaels - The Harper and The Minstrel will be playing a set of their favorite songs from 6 - 7pm followed by Open Mic hosted by Art Tebbetts!

October 26 Sunday Jay & Abby Michaels will provide Music from 10am - Noon for THE MOURNING TEA at The Hawthorne Hotel Salem MA   For tickets and info: http://www.festivalofthedead.com/mourningtea.html

Jay Michaels is the featured musical act for this event featuring poetry reading and a poets open mic.  Jay will perform Harp Music from Noon - 12:30  CD's will be available

email: oldrochesterfarmersmarket@gmail.com

NEW TIME 3 - 6pm!!!

Jay Michaels solo Harp

Jay Michaels will play Harp from 10am - 1pm

August 29 Friday MARSHFIELD FARMERS MARKET at The Marshfield Fairgrounds Marshfield MA 2pm-6pm  marshfieldfair.org/

The Dunbar Tea Room has become a unique institution and an integral part of a trip to Sandwich. We have developed a great reputation over the years for our homemade goods, our selection of quality teas and our innovative menu. We also have a fine selection of British ales and European wines, ports and sherries. The cozy and intimate atmosphere has been known for providing the perfect setting to catch up with an old friend or to meet a new one. It has the reputation of a place where memories are made.

Enjoy the Harp Music of Jay Michaels in the outside Garden from 1 - 3pm

August 26 Tuesday Old Rochester Farmers Market at Old Rochester Regional School Route 6 Mattapoisett MA The Harper and The Minstrel will play a wide variety of Music from 3 - 7 pm   For more info email: oldrochesterfarmersmarket@gmail.com

August 26 Tuesday Jay Michaels plays his Harp at THE SANDWICH FARMER'S MARKET at The Village Green. on Historic Route 6A. 164 Route 6A. Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA   The Market is open from 9am - 1pm   Jay will perform from 10am - 1pm 

The Robin Hood Springtime Festival takes place weekends May 23rd - June 7th

The Faire is running at its all-new location at The North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT.