Moosilauke Public Library Presents "The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer" June 15, 2016

The Moosilauke Public Library has received a grant from New Hampshire Humanities to present The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer. This program will be presented on Thursday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00pm, at the Woodstock Town Office Building.

Born in Washington, D.C. in 1871, Charles Ross Taggart grew up in Topsham, Vermont, and lived in Newbury, Vermont for many years. Starting in 1895, he became a musical humorist, performing in various lyceum and Chautauqua circuits all over North America for more than 40 years, including the famous Red Path Chautauqua bureau of Chicago, Illinois. Taggart made at least 40 recordings with the Victor, Edison, and Columbia companies and appeared in a 1923 Phono-Film “talkie” 4 years before Al Jolson starred in “The Jazz Singer.” 

Living history presenter Adam Boyce portrays Mr. Taggart near the end of his career, c. 1936, sharing recollections on his life, with some live fiddling and humorous sketches interspersed.

This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

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For more information, contact Wendy Pelletier at (603) 745-9971 or by email.