An immersive evening of music, dance with Randy Roos and Noelle Beaudin

LACONIA — Step into a world where boundaries between performer and audience dissolve. Grammy-winning guitarist Randy Roos and composer and hurdy-gurdy artist Noelle Beaudin invite people to a unique, immersive evening of original music, creativity, and community on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia.

The concert features an evocative program of all-original works — richly textured, melodic, and atmospheric pieces that blend guitar, hurdy-gurdy, and modern composition in ways both fresh and deeply moving. Roos, known for his expressive and genre-defying musicianship, joins forces with Beaudin, an innovative voice in the contemporary hurdy-gurdy world, to create an experience that transcends traditional concert formats.

Following the concert, guests are invited downstairs for refreshments and to continue the evening with a Bal Folk dance — a vibrant European tradition where all dances are taught on the spot. Whether you choose to join in the dancing or simply enjoy the music and atmosphere, it’s an evening designed to immerse all the senses and connect music, movement, and community.

This event offers something truly special for music lovers and newcomers alike: a night of artistry, participation, and discovery.

Roos is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist and composer whose career spans jazz, rock, and world music. Known for his emotive playing and adventurous spirit, he has collaborated with numerous artists and contributed to acclaimed film and television scores.

Beaudin is a composer and internationally recognized hurdy-gurdy performer, blending traditional and contemporary styles. She directs GurdyWorld, a nonprofit dedicated to education and innovation in the hurdy-gurdy arts, and performs across the U.S. and Europe.

For more information, visit uulaconia.org.