Skye Consort & Emma Björling — Live at Old Songs

Friday, October 31 at 8:00 pm ET

Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of songs and tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions. Each musician brings their own individual interpretation to these traditions to create this extraordinary collaboration, consisting of voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion. Collectively, the band presents an assortment of whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions. skyeconsort.org

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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.



Cantrip — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm ET

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer. Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches’ cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order. cantrip-music.com

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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.


Old Songs: From the Vault

Next Broadcast: Sunday, October 19 at 6 pm ET 

Every Third Sunday of the month at 6 pm ET 
with Encore broadcasts at 11 pm ET and the following Wednesday at noon ET

Old Songs, in collaboration with Ron Olesko’s Folk Music Notebook, is pleased to present Old Songs: From the Vault, an internet radio program hosted by Chris Koldewey on Folk Music Notebook. This program brings you music from Old Songs CDs and recordings made at the Dutch Barn and the Main Stage of the Old Songs Festival at the Altamont fairgrounds over the past 39 years.

Listen here or at folkmusicnotebook.com


MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC

MONDAYS

2nd Monday of the Month (Oct. – May)
Bluegrass Jam: 6:30 pm Led by Tom Behan. Recommended $5 donation

3rd Monday of the Month (Sept. – May)
African Drum Class: 7:00 pm African drumming with instructor John Dickson. Drums are provided. $15 class fee

WEDNESDAYS

1st Wednesday of the Month (All Year)
Open Mic: 7:30 pm Sign up to perform 15 minutes. with Kate Blain, MC. $3

2nd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)
Old Time Jam: 7 pm Led by the Fearless Fretters. Recommended $5 donation

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)
Traditional Irish Slow Session: 7:30 pm
Play traditional Irish music with others. Led by Sean McCorkle. Recommended $5 donation

SUNDAYS

2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct. – May)
The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG): 1 pm A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org


The Annual Appeal for Old Songs

Since 1977, the unwavering support of our community and the extended Old Songs family has made it possible for us to succeed in our mission each year, keeping traditional music and dance alive through the presentation of festivals, concerts, dances, and educational programs. (Read more…)


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 Programming at Old Songs is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.


Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational, 501(c)3 corporation

Virtual Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm.
PO Box 466 • 37 S Main • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • info@oldsongs.org