Veronica and Gordon Ward of the duo Rings and Strings, interviewed and performing on Front Porch Folk with host Alco on WERU FM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Rings and Strings
Rings and Strings is a dynamic, acoustic music duo of husband-and-wife team Gordon Thomas Ward and Veronica Ward that is breaking new ground with a sound you've got to hear! If you only associate handbell ringing with church choirs, Rings and Strings breaks that paradigm with their dynamic performance blend of Gordon's original compositions and a few classic songs featuring Gordon's warm vocals and resonant guitar and Veronica's harmonically rich handbells. It's a fresh, inspiring combination that must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
During the holiday season, Rings and Strings blends their original setlist with traditional Christmas songs and readings filled with imagery and emotion. The result is an innovative and expressive blend of musical styles – fresh, thoughtful, and always heartfelt.
Gordon Thomas Ward is an award-winning alternative/folk-rock singer-songwriter who has delivered four Grammy-balloted albums in the last six years. He has collaborated with such notable musicians as Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul, & Mary), Eric Troyer and Mik Kaminski (Electric Light Orchestra), and Kevin Barry (Jackson Browne, James Taylor).
Veronica Ward is a celebrated, top-tier handbell ringer with over 30 years of experience. She has been both a solo ringer and a group ringer in elite bell choirs and is the director of the Schoodic Ringers, a community handbell choir. Her artistry is on full display and Rings and Strings.
Rings and Strings is now accepting bookings for 2027! Availability is limited and dates fill up quickly, so BOOK YOUR CONCERT as soon as possible! Rings and Strings is the perfect choice for something fresh, whether it be an intimate house concert or a larger venue.
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page to watch and listen to our videos
that reflect some of Rings and Strings' secular and Christmas-related pieces.
* “Rings and Strings (Gordon Thomas Ward and Veronica Ward) were absolutely mesmerizing last night with their music and storytelling. RINGS AND STRINGS is a must see!” ~ The Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts Center
* “Rings and Strings is a hit! We loved it! A wonderfully innovative mix of bells, guitar, and stories! What an honor to be at your premiere!” ~ Kelly and Wayne H.
* “What a wonderful and unique experience tonight! I love the Rings and Strings collaboration. Humor, poetry, diverse song choices, holiday music, old favorites - all made for a special evening.” ~ Priscilla M.
* “The combination of the rings, strings, and readings was a lovely way to begin the holiday season.” ~ Dolora and Kevin C.