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Tom MacKenzie: Bio

Tom has been a musician for most of his life, starting with the obligatory piano lessons then on to marching band in high school and finally into the world of traditional music on the Banjo, Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar, Keyboard and recently the Ukulele.

Everything from French Canadian to American Old Time to Scandinavian to Ragtime to Classical is fair game for Tom. Clarinet Polka on the Dulcimer, why not. Hall of the Mountain King on Banjo, Sure!

A common fixture in the New England Contra Dance scene, Tom has recently been composing songs and tunes at a blistering rate.

As well as being a solo performer,Tom also shows up in a number of groups including Woods Tea Company, Northern Routes and Folkids of Vermont.

In addition, if you are looking for lessons on Banjo or Hammered Dulcimer, Tom is your man.