June 25, 26 & 27, 2010 Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY    

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(early 2010)

 

 

the 30th annual Old Songs Festival
June 25, 26 & 27, 2010
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY

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 120 daytime workshops given by performers. Also featured are a juried craft show, food and instrument vendors, and a well-run children's activity area. Click on the links at left for more information.

Video presentation on the Old Songs Festival prepared for our application to the NY State Music Fund gives a great overview of the exciting array of performances one can experience at the festival. Time: 3 min. 11 sec.

For a great re-cap of the 2009 Festival,
read Jeff Doran's review at www.folklinks.com If you've never attended Old Songs, you'll get a pretty clear picture from Jeff who came for the first time (all the way from Nova Scotia).

2009 Performers
included Peggy Seeger, Bill Harley, Josh White, Jr., Christine Lavin, Galitcha, Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley, Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Lou & Peter Berryman and many more. See the complete list



The History of the Berryman Trailer
with some great photos, a downloadable cut-and-paste your own trailer thingy, and a FREE mp3 of the Berryman's song about the trailer!
 


View PHOTOS

from the 2008 festival.
(check back for 2009 photos)
Sleeping Audience Photos
 

FUNDING
 
Old Songs events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.
SPONSORS of the 2009 Old Songs Festival
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Price Chopper
Martin Guitar
The Global Child
David's Dulcimers

 


Stewart's Holiday
Match Program

 

Michael Jarus, DDS

 


Chris Colarusso, LCSW • Rita Nolan, CPA • Brendan O'Shea
Terry and Donna Mutchler & Family

 
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