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Fun and Games at the Fair with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music

Fun and Games at the Fair with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music

Martha’s Vineyard Live Music is right at home at the island’s largest Fair

“This time each year in our hometown

The county fair comes our way

Where the folks gather round
to be happy and spend their day.”
~ The Beach Boys

Summers on Martha’s Vineyard are a chock-full of fun activities, music and entertainment.

But no MV summer would be complete without an event that has taken place here – rain or shine – for a century and a half. We are talking, of course, about the Agricultural Fair, which this year will be held from August 15 to 18 in its usual location, the fairgrounds in West Tisbury.

As any Fair worthy of its name, this one has plenty of activities for kids and adults alike:  rides, games, live music, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, and art show, among other amusements. But since this is, as its name suggests, an agricultural event, there will also be livestock competitions, a dog show, and lots of homegrown produce, flowers, and other goodies.

Let the fun begin!

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Have Questions About Our Island? Martha’s Vineyard Live Music Tells All!

Have Questions About Our Island? Martha’s Vineyard Live Music Tells All!

From Grapes to Hens: Fun Facts Brought to You by Martha’s Vineyard Live Music

 Tens of thousands of summer visitors come to Martha’s Vineyard each summer, swelling the island’s year-round population from 15,000 to about 75,000 – though some statistics indicate that those numbers soar past the 100,000 mark.

Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, have you ever asked yourself how much do you really know about this island? We don’t just mean things like wonderful entertainment options – live music performed by bands or solo artists – as well as weddings and other events. Yes, all of them liven up summer days and nights, but there’s so much more fascinating information about our island that you may not know.

We at Martha’s Vineyard Live Music would love to be your guides on the journey through the island’s fascinating history, as well as its present. These tidbits might be nothing more than trivia, but they are certainly not trivial!

Let’s start at the beginning…

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Summertime and the Living is Easy, Thanks to Martha Vineyard’s Live Music

Summertime and the Living is Easy, Thanks to Martha Vineyard’s Live Music

Have a great time on the Island with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music and other terrific events

Sandy beaches, warm sea breezes, quaint towns busting with fun activities and resounding with live music (including wedding bells), can only mean one thing: summertime on Martha’s Vineyard.

Did you say “entertainment?” You got it! Starting with the Memorial Day weekend and ending at Labor Day, the island is alive and kickin’ with so many fun activities, the only difficulty you may have is deciding which one to participate in. And, if you are a music lover, you are in for a treat – during the summer months, you can enjoy numerous concerts and other performances.

Let’s have a look at what Martha’s Vineyard has in store for you this summer.

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A Winning Combination: Martha’s Vineyard Live Music, a Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread, and thou

A Winning Combination: Martha’s Vineyard Live Music, a Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread, and thou

Bon Appetit – with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music!

“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.”
― Orson Welles

Let’s talk food. Why? Because no summertime on Martha’s Vineyard (or anywhere else, for that matter) would be quite as enjoyable without all the delicious food the island has to offer.

Whether you prefer casual food and ambience (think Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day picnics and cookouts), or a more elegant dining experience; whether it’s alfresco on a shady patio, under the starry sky, or indoors, Martha’s Vineyard won’t disappoint. You can have one of the best culinary experiences in New England right here on the island.

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Reach Out and Touch Someone, with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music

Reach Out and Touch Someone, with Martha’s Vineyard Live Music

Charity begins at home, and Martha’s Vineyard Live Music is happy to help!

One of the great things about summers on Martha’s Vineyard is that this is a season of giving. Since the island is abuzz with people and activity from the Memorial to Labor Day weekends, this timeframe is a perfect opportunity to participate in various charity events that are held all over the island.

We at Martha’s Vineyard Live Music happily support worthwhile causes because we see it as our contribution to improving the lives of needy children and adults in this community and beyond.

We will be so happy if you join us in making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of so many people!

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Then and Now: History of Live Music on Martha’s Vineyard

Then and Now: History of Live Music on Martha’s Vineyard
 PHOTO CREDIT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thunderchild5/ 
 

Every summer, Martha’s Vineyard rocks to most beautiful sounds

Here’s something you may not know: in the 1980s, there was an Australian rock band called Martha’s Vineyard, whose name was inspired by — you guessed it – our beautiful island.

However, as all of us who live here know, Martha’s Vineyard has a vibrant music scene of its own.

We can’t say with any certainty when great music was introduced here, but according to historical accounts, its beginnings can be traced back to the early 17th century, when the island was first discovered. Continue reading

Martha’s Vineyard Live Wedding Music: Memories are Made of This

Martha’s Vineyard Live Wedding Music: Memories are Made of This

A live band will jazz up and rock your Martha’s Vineyard wedding day.

If you are dreaming of an “island wedding,” you don’t have to travel to far-away places.

The “destination” ceremony of your dreams can happen much closer to home, on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. Ocean breezes, sandy beaches, small towns with churches and inns, and, of course, great music can be yours for the asking right here on the island. By any definition, Martha’s Vineyard has a lot to offer. From colorful “gingerbread” cottages in Oak Bluffs, the lighthouses in Edgartown and East Chop, a picturesque island Continue reading

Summer 2012

Summer 2012

Martha’s Vineyard Live Music is gearing up for a busy Summer 2012. Some of our band members are off touring in Europe right now and are looking forward to being back in the Vineyard starting Memorial Day weekend. We are here to play live music at your fundraisers, private parties, gallery openings or events. Call us at 508-687-2331.

We’re Live on Martha’s Vineyard

We’re Live on Martha’s Vineyard

By Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the BPL
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We are loving this 1913 harbor chart of Martha’s Vineyard from Eldridge’s Maps.