A self-proclaimed “tree geek,” Joanne Garton is the technical assistance coordinator for Vermont Urban & Community Forestry, a role that has her traveling the state to collaborate with municipalities to foster healthy trees. She’s also a fiddler, with a focus on Scottish tunes, and teaches music and dance. Joanne was born in Ottawa, Ontario, raised mainly in a rural area of northeastern Connecticut, and lived for many years in Montreal. She has called Montpelier home since 2008.
Featuring fine fiddle music and dance from the Scottish tradition. With Aaron Marcus (piano), Michael Ayles (guitar), Nicholas Williams (piano), Hollis Easter (bagpipes), Mikaela Moore (fiddle), Katie Trautz (voice), Julia Wayne (voice), Simeon Chapin (percussion). Visit the Store to purchase the album or find it with Joanne at one of her upcoming dances or performances.
Please reach out to me in Montpelier, Vermont with your questions about Scottish fiddle and dance, the contra dance scene, learning fiddle and finding your musical journey. Happy to chat.
