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The Murphy Beds — Live at Old Songs

Friday, March 14 at 7:30 pm ET

Eamon O’Leary and Jefferson Hamer of The Murphy Beds present traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements on bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin. Eamon and Jefferson began playing together at traditional music sessions in New York City. They shared an interest in collecting, arranging, and performing songs from Irish, American, Scottish, and English traditions. As they began to collaborate they also recognized an affinity for other more contemporary idioms. Whatever the source — songs of the Irish travelers, Arkansas spirituals, or their own compositions — their arrangements feature the same carefully wrought interplay of voices and strings. murphybedsmusic.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.

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 pm ET

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman have been described as “the high-wire act in traditional music” (The Irish Times). Máire is arguably the most influential, interesting, and original player of the Irish harp; she also composes, sings, and plays tin whistle and piano. Chris is arguably the UK’s finest flatpicking guitarist; he is also a prolific composer, arranger, and humorist. Together, they have created one of the most distinctive voices in modern acoustic music, performing a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass, and baroque, along with striking new compositions. maireandchris.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 Community Spring Dance

Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 pm ET

with Tamarack and Paul Rosenberg

Fun, simple dances from the U.S. and around the world. For every age and ability. All dances will be taught and will include circles, contras and squares. Yummy dessert potluck during intermission.

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The dance will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville).

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, the flu, or a cold (cough, runny nose, sore throat, or fever) at the time of the dance, please stay home, and ask for a refund.

In partner with Homespun Occasions

Old Songs: From the Vault

Next Broadcast: Sunday, March 16 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 (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 (Sept. – May)
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
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.