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Curragh — Live at Old Songs
Friday, March 13 at 7:30 pm ET
Curragh is a talented traditional Irish music ensemble featuring Kara Doyle (uilleann pipes, whistle), Eric Everson (bouzouki), Peter Jones (fiddle), George Ward (singer, concertina, accordion) and Max Carmichael (singer, flute, guitar, banjo, bouzouki, tin whistle). Curragh has spread the joy and energy of traditional Irish music throughout Upstate New York and beyond for over twenty-five years. Facebook Page
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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.

Macdara Yeates — Live at Old Songs
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm ET
Macdara Yeates is a traditional singer from Dublin’s rich and fertile folk scene. With a voice described as “a bracing, baleful, baritone that sounds as if it’s been dug from the deepest, most fragrant turf” (Songlines), Yeates’ performances offer a unique blend of Dublin street songs, Irish ‘big’ ballads, and songs of the comic and surreal.
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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.

Damn Tall Buildings — Live at Old Songs
Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm ET
Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band, known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. This seasoned trio—Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade creating a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle, guitar, and bass arrangements. They bring infectious energy to their music, blending influences from old-time, blues, and jazz into their songwriting. With seamless vocal harmonies and captivating instrumental solos, DamnTall Buildings creates a cohesive sound that resonates deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting mark wherever they perform. damntallbuildings.com
Buy Tickets:
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.
Next Broadcast: Sunday, March 15 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 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 10 minutes. with Kate Blain, MC. Recommended $3–5 donation
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
The extended Old Songs community has made it possible for us to continue succeeding in our mission for the past 48 years — keeping traditional and traditionally based music and dance alive — through our annual festivals at the Altamont Fairgrounds as well as concerts, dances, jams of all kinds, and educational programs offered at the Old Songs Community Arts Center in Voorheesville. (Read more…)



