Armstrong & Aichele -- World Tales: information, biographies, press...

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts -- The State Arts Council is a publicly funded agency within New Hampshire's Department of Cultural Affairs. It began in 1965 with the passage of a law designed "to insure that the role of the arts in the life of our citizens will continue to grow and play an ever more significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens."

New Hampshire Theatre Project -- NHTP is the leading organization in northern New England for professional arts in education programs. NHTP artists offer performances and residencies which use the performing arts as a powerful tool to teach interdisciplinary subjects, communication skills, conflict resolution, and awareness of cultural differences.

New England Foundation for the Arts -- NEFA connects the people of New England with the power of art to shape our lives and improve our communities.

Matchbook.org is New England's online cultural Marketplace that sparks connections between artists, presenters, and communities. Randy Armstrong, Armstrong & Aichele and The Randy Armstrong Trio are featured at this ONLINE market place. Please visit the sight and see videos of Randy Armstrong and Armstrong & Aichele through Streaming Media. Randy served as an Artist Consultant for design of this project by the New England Foundation on the Arts.

New Hampshire Alliance for Arts Education -- NHAAE is an arts advocacy organization connected to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. I am currently serving on the Board of Directors. Get invloved and let's keep the Arts alive and strong in our schools!!

CINECYCLE — My son, Kalim Armstrong in partnership with Daniel Leeb have created CINECYCLE, a film and video production company based in Brooklyn, New York. CINECYCLE’s experienced crew and production team work with clients to realize their vision in commercial, short film and music video projects. They are currently in the production stage of a feature length documentary about NYC Bike Messengers and Urban Bicycle Culture. Click to view Trailer: http://cinecycle.com

They completed a short documentary entitled: MESSENGER for PUMA International to promote the bicycle racing entourage: TEAM PUMA. For information email: kalim@cinecycle.com or call: 510-593-0806

Also visit my son’s website: http://www.vacationland.biz

Connections & Resources & Friends

Godin Guitars
19420 Clark Graham, Baie Durfe, Quebec H9X3R8
CANADA
Tel: 514-457-7977
Email: info@godinguitars.com
Website: http://www.godinguitars.com
Makers of great acoustic and electric guitars. I received an endorsement from Godin Guitars and use two of their instruments: the Multiac Synth-Access nylon string and steel string guitars.They are assembled right here in Berlin, New Hampshire!

Acoustic Outfitters Music Shop
72 Portsmouth Ave. (Rt. 108), Stratham, NH 03885
Tel: 603-778-9711 Fax: 603-773-9685
Email: aoms@aomusicshop.com
Website: http://www.aomusicshop.com
Outstanding music shop featuring high-end, fine quality new and used acoustic guitars and stringed instruments. Ask for Gary or Alison. Great Folks!

Ralph's House of Tone
474 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820
Tel & Fax: 603-749-7473
Email: ralphs@worldpath.net
Website: http://houseoftone.com
One of my favorite local music shops supplying strings, picks, accessories and a nice line of inexpensive new and used guitars as well as high-end G&L electrics, Ovations and Takamine guitars. Handmade Bonti guitars, too. Ralph is just one great guy!

Gary's Guitars
800 Islington St. (Pic'n Pay Plaza), Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: 603-427-6133
Email: gary@garysguitars.biz
Website: http://www.garysguitars.biz
Great shop for new and used instruments and hard to find guitar CDs. I've found some gems in this store over the years. Gary's offers excellent repairs for electric and acoustic guitars, amps and electronics. Chris Pearne, who has done most of the repairs on my guitars for over 20 years, has his shop at Gary's Guitars and is a master craftsman and luthier. You know who to ask for.

Nahrmann Bass Shop
319 Nashua Rd., Billerica, MA 01821
Tel: 978-667-0206
Email: vnahrmann@hotmail.com
An incredible resource for acoustic, upright basses. Volker, who is my musical partner in the Armstrong-Nahrmann Group (formerly Unu Mondo), has begun buying, selling, restoring and repairing fine quality upright basses. My own son is performing on a fully carved, beautifully crafted bass from Volker's shop. If you are looking for a bass, then this is the place! Check out Volker's incredible array of basses online at http://www.nahrmannbass.com

Todd A. Aubertin • Native American Flute Maker
40 Emerson Hill Rd., Contoocook, NH 03229
Tel: 603-746-4558
Email: taubertin@conknet.com
Todd makes some of the most beautiful Native American flutes I have ever played. He made two flutes for me out of tiger maple wood with exquisite, black walnut carvings of eagles. Call Todd and tell him I sent you.

Vintage Fret Shop
20 Riverside Dr., Ashland, NH 03217
Tel: 603-968-3346 Fax: 603-968-3983
Email: vintage@vintagefret.com
Website: http://www.vintagefret.com
Established in 1970 by David Colburn, this shop has been a staple of the New England acoustic music scene for 30 years. Specializing in a fine collection of new, used and vintage stringed instruments with a nice variety of world music instruments also available. Excellent repairs and restorations. Ask for David or any of the helpful staff.

Drum Brothers Drums
Highway 93, 869 Theresa Adams Ln., Arlee, MT 59821
Tel: 406-776-4444 or 800-925-1201
Email: drumbros@blackfoot.net
Website: http://www.drumbrothers.com
David, Michael and Matthew Marsolek manufacture some of the best American-made West African style djembes, ashikos and djun-djuns in "big-sky" Montana. I use a complete set of djuns-djuns, ashikos and a hardwood djembe for all my drumming workshops and classes at Phillips Exeter Academy and on my recordings. Their djun-djuns are simple world-class. Highly recommended! Also, expert drumhead replacement and drum repairs.

Baha'i Faith
Website: http://www.bahai.org
A new world religion teaching the need for the elimination of all forms of prejudice, the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty and the essential unity of the human race.

Seacoast New Hampshire
If you're interested in or planning a visit to this part of the country, check out SeacoastNH at http://www.seacoastnh.com, which is packed with historical and current information, and SeacoastSearch.com at http://www.seacoastsearch.com, the #1 regional search engine for Seacoast NH and South Coast Maine.

White Raven Drum Works
5713 Rt. 4, Bridgewater Corners, Vermont 05035
Tel/Fax: 802-672-3055
Website: http://whiteravendrums.com
Excellent resource for quality drum repairs, reheading and sales of West African djembes and Native American drums. Kai Mayberger also is a great builder and maker of custom built percussion instruments, Native American flutes and didgeridoos. Check him out!!