Essex Historical Society and Essex Meadows present History Hour. This new program will feature a speaker, author, presenter, or musician once a month through 2026.
History hour is FREE and open to the public. We recommend arriving to Hamilton Hall by 9:50 am. as seating is available first-come, first-served. No need to register for this event. In the unlikely event that the program changes or needs to be canceled, please check EHS social media and website.
Crows In The Meadow
This month’s program is a musical one!
"Crows In The Meadow" a local trio who have created seven or more new compositions just for this event! They are telling the tales of terror and woe surrounding the '82 Ivoryton Flood, Join artists David Gregoire, Steve Knauth, and Sherril Farkas for a fantastic evening of storytelling with music. Crows in the Meadow has a sound all its own, offering a blend of folk and bluegrass with country harmonies and just a little rock n’ roll to give it some kick.
Steve Knauth started writing songs in 1966 for his first band while in high school in Paris, France. He was the original bass player for the 1970s California cult band Little Roger and the Goosebumps (see their 1975 San Francisco concert on You Tube). More recently, Steve has teamed with Dave and Sherrill on three CDs of original music, playing guitar, bass and harmonica.
Dave Gregoire started playing guitar in 1972 at age 14, went through the “rock ‘n’ roll portal”, and came out the other side as a lover of all forms of acoustic music. He has since moved on to writing songs and, in addition to Crows in the Meadow, Dave enjoys playing guitar and mandolin at solo gigs and collaborating with local musicians.
Sherrill Farkas and her fiddle are well-known in the area, and both can be seen at many a local venue with a variety of musicians. Building on a firm foundation in Irish music, Sherrill has branched out over the years to embrace to variety of musical styles and, with her violin and vocals, she plays a key role in producing the Crows in the Meadow sound.