Last Gaspe Bio

The Last Gaspe, a New England-style contra dance band, plays Canadian, Irish and American fiddle music that swings. The band blends traditional forms with contemporary innovations to create an infectious, sparkling sound.

The group has played for dances, concerts and festivals all over the U.S. Recent highlights include a performance at the New England Folk Festival in Natick, Massachusetts in 2004, the Door County Folk Festival from 2004 through 2008, Milwaukee Irish Fest each year since 1998, Houston (TX ) Area Traditional Dance Society in 2005, and the Overture Center for the Arts Opening Festival, September 2004. Last Gaspe has also hosted a monthly dance series in Madison since 1987.

Band members include Kevin Clark, bass, John Kraniak, guitar, Amy McFarland, piano, and Maria Terres, fiddle.