Make Your Own Music

MONDAYS

2nd Monday of the Month (Sept. – 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
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: 7:30 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

4th Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)
Contra Dance Tunes: 7:30 pm Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. Led by Halsey Brown. 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


Upcoming MYOM


Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)

This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome (i.e. wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, button or piano accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, harp). We encourage tape recorders, and focus on learning tunes by ear. Music stands and continuous use of sheet music discouraged. Bring snacks to share. Led by Sean McCorkle.

Recommended $5 donation

 


Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

4th Wednesday of the Month

Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Halsey Brown.

recommended $5 donation


Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, September 1, 2024

1st Wednesday of the Month

Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (15 minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host.

$3 cover charge.


Monday, April 8, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

2nd Monday of the Month

Led by Tom Behan.

recommended $5 donation


Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Led by the Fearless Fretters.

recommended $3 donation


Sunday, April 14, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

2nd Sunday of the Month

A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org


Monday, April 15, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

3rd Monday of the Month

Study African drumming. Participants will learn authentic drumming from many countries in West Africa. Emphasis will be on traditional rhythms & drumming techniques on djembes, dunduns & other hand drums. Please join us for this fun filled class. All levels are welcomed. Some drums may be available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Instructor John Dickson.

Email oldsongs@oldsongs.org or call 518-765-2815 for more info.

Class fee: $15


Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)

This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome (i.e. wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, button or piano accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, harp). We encourage tape recorders, and focus on learning tunes by ear. Music stands and continuous use of sheet music discouraged. Bring snacks to share. Led by Sean McCorkle.

Recommended $5 donation

 


Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

4th Wednesday of the Month

Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Halsey Brown.

recommended $5 donation


Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, September 1, 2024

1st Wednesday of the Month

Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (15 minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host.

$3 cover charge.



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