The Friends of Madison Library will host a New Hampshire Humanities Council program, “The Old Country Fiddler; Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer” on Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm. Presented by fiddler Adam Boyce, this living history and musical program will be held in the Madison Library’s Chick Room.
After a short annual meeting of the Friends of Madison Library, Adam Boyce will take the stage as Charles Ross Taggart. Taggart, a fiddler, piano player, humorist, singer and ventriloquist, grew up in Topsham, Vermont, and starting in 1895 performed in stage shows across the country for over 40 years. In his presentation, Adam Boyce portrays Taggart near the end of his career, c. 1936, sharing recollections on his life and career, with some live fiddling and humorous sketches interspersed in this living history program.
Presenter Adam Boyce, a 10th generation Vermonter, is as multitalented as the person he portrays. He is a fiddler, composer, piano player, contra dance prompter and square dance caller. He has been involved with nearly every aspect of fiddle contests in New England since 1994, including judge, piano backup, as well as competitor.
This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow the program.