From Belfast to the Blue Ridge: The JAES Live

• Sunday, March 29 @ 7:00 pm
• Arden Buzz Ware Village Center, Arden, DE
• 302-379-1240

Progressive Acoustics is honored to present The JAES in concert at the historic Buzz Ware Village Center in Arden, Delaware. The JAES (Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr, Ellen Coplin, and Sean Hoffman) is a modern folk quartet that delivers a “fiery and inventive” blend of American roots and Celtic music. Formed after a chance encounter in 2023, this supergroup combines decades of mastery in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and cello to create a sound that is both deeply traditional and fearlessly contemporary. Their performances are marked by sublime multi-part harmonies and a groove that bridges the gap between Appalachian old-time and Scottish balladry.

Fresh off a prestigious showcase at the Your Roots Are Showing folk conference in Belfast, Ireland, the band has quickly established itself as a powerhouse on the international folk circuit. Whether they are tearing through a driving West Virginia fiddle tune or delivering an original, soul-stirring ballad, The JAES bring an infectious energy and instrumental virtuosity that leaves audiences spellbound. Their music is an exploration of the old and the new—fearless, creative, and undeniably fun.

The JAES will be playing for the Arden Contra Dance at 2PM at the Arden Gild Hall (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ardencontra/). Contra dance is for everyone! We will teach you. Come alone, with a partner or friends. No fancy footwork (or footwear) needed. The JAES make some pretty fine dance music that’s sure to keep our feet moving all day long. 



Praise for the Band



“Master instrumentalists with wonderful voices that blend in sublime harmonies.” – Performance Review



“A fiery and creative exploration of traditional music from both American and Celtic influences.” – Showcase Spotlight



“Janie Rothfield is a power-house American fiddler... widely recognized for her traditional and inventive style, in-the-pocket rhythm, and whimsical groove.” – Artist Profile



“Ellen Coplin’s cello combines all of the essential elements to great music—melody, rhythm, drive, and bass in one!” – Musical Highlights



The JAES YouTube Channel



https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAESMusic

Website



https://janierothfield.com/the-jaes

The JAES Album on Bandcamp



https://thejaes.bandcamp.com/album/two-plus-two

Presented by Progressive Acoustics.

Music Northern Delaware

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