UPCOMING EVENTS
Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops, hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to three concerts there are over 100 daytime workshops, dances or performances.
More information at festival.oldsongs.org
Old Songs Folk Festival
Altamont, NY
Featuring performers: Greg Artzner, Dan Duggan, Terry Leonino, Peggy Lynn, Annie Rosen, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson
Music on piano, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, harmonica and concertina.
A concert of New York State’s hidden history in a performance of authentic songs used to persuade, rally and celebrate as sung by women and men during the American Women’s Suffrage Movement. Songs which range from humorous to poignant, from strident marches to hymns, and popular parlor songs. Through historical narrative and the songs we will tell the story of how American women won the right to vote in 1917 in New York, and 1920 in the nation. forwardintolight.oldsongs.org
Produced, directed and compiled by Andy Spence. An Old Songs Production. © 2016 Old Songs, Inc.
Friday Festival Tickets: $40; $35 senior; $25 student or youth
Presented by the The Jefferson Historical Society
at the Maple Museum, 221 Creamery St., Jefferson, NY
Featuring performers: Greg Artzner, Dan Duggan, Terry Leonino, Peggy Lynn, Annie Rosen, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson
Music on piano, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, harmonica and concertina.
A concert of New York State’s hidden history in a performance of authentic songs used to persuade, rally and celebrate as sung by women and men during the American Women’s Suffrage Movement. Songs which range from humorous to poignant, from strident marches to hymns, and popular parlor songs. Through historical narrative and the songs we will tell the story of how American women won the right to vote in 1917 in New York, and 1920 in the nation. forwardintolight.oldsongs.org
Produced, directed and compiled by Andy Spence. An Old Songs Production. © 2016 Old Songs, Inc.
Presented by the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Rochester, NY
Featuring performers: Greg Artzner, Dan Duggan, Terry Leonino, Peggy Lynn, Annie Rosen, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson
Music on piano, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, harmonica and concertina.
A concert of New York State’s hidden history in a performance of authentic songs used to persuade, rally and celebrate as sung by women and men during the American Women’s Suffrage Movement. Songs which range from humorous to poignant, from strident marches to hymns, and popular parlor songs. Through historical narrative and the songs we will tell the story of how American women won the right to vote in 1917 in New York, and 1920 in the nation. forwardintolight.oldsongs.org
Produced, directed and compiled by Andy Spence. An Old Songs Production. © 2016 Old Songs, Inc.
MONDAYS
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept.–June)
African Drum Class: 7:30 pm
African drumming with instructor John Dickson. $15
WEDNESDAYS
1st Wednesday of the Month
Open Mic: 7:30 pm
Sign up to perform 15 minutes. Kate Blain, MC. $3
3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept.–June)
Traditional Irish Slow Session: 7:30 pm
Play traditional Irish music with others. with Hilary Scrauf. $4
4th Wednesday of the Month (Oct.–May)
Contra Dance Tunes: 7:30 pm
Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. with Ray Kottke. $3
SUNDAYS
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct.–May)
Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’: 1–4 pm
A singin-a-round for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
The Annual Appeal for Old Songs Inc.
Our annual fund appeal supports our concerts, community dances, classes, festivals and other educational events such as our “hidden history” concerts. We ask for your support of whatever you feel comfortable giving. If you prefer to purchase a song brick, your money will help our capital fund to keep our building safe, warm, or cool as the case may be.
Either way don’t be a stranger and join us in 2017.
