Elixir blends driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in and out of traditional Irish, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elixir plays for dances, festivals, camps, weddings and other events, with a repertoire that includes contra, English, swing, waltz, couples dance, and concert music. learn more >>

"I just want you guys to know you're the hottest thing out there."

- dancer, Peterborough, NH

"They use non-traditional instrumentation. Should be interesting."

- announcer, Glen Echo, MD

Designed by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins. Photos by Henry Wheaton. ©2008 Elixir.