Andrea Beaton is a powerful Cape Breton fiddler, composer and stepdancer. Hailing from two of Cape Breton’s most renowned musical families, she charms crowds all over the globe with her music, which is both true to her roots and strongly individual. andreabeaton.com
Troy MacGillivray, the multi-talented, multi-award winning instrumentalist from Nova Scotia, is known for his ability to unearth the lesser-played but great tunes of respected composers. troymacgillivray.com
Purchase Tickets Online (no added fees):
Or contact Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815 or sales@oldsongs.org
Refunds are not available for this event.
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, May 5, 2019
with caller: Paul Rosenberg
1st Saturday of the Month (November–May)
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 desert potluck during intermission.
$8 per person, children 12 & under are free
In partner with Homespun Occasions
So you think you can’t dance? YES, YOU CAN! Join us for a night of community dancing. Circle, square and contra dancing… you’ll learn them all and have a great time doing so!
Paul Rosenberg calls the figures with live music by John Kirk, Trish Miller and Joel Rosenberger.
$8 adults, $5 students
In association with the DanceFlurry Organization and Proctors.
MONDAYS
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept.–June)
African Drum Class: 7:00 pm
African drumming with instructor John Dickson. Drums are provided. $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
Traditional Irish Slow Session: 7:30 pm
Play traditional Irish music with others. Led by Hilary Scrauf. $4
4th Wednesday of the Month (Sept.–May)
Contra Dance Tunes: 7:30 pm
Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. Led by 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
Old Songs welcomes Joy Bennett as our new Executive Director
Effective September 2018, our founder, Executive Director and guiding spirit, Andy Spence, is turning over the reins of the organization to Joy Bennett. After an extensive search and evaluation process, Joy was the unanimous choice of the Old Songs Board of Directors and Andy. Andy will continue with as Executive Director Emeritus and advisor to the Board of Directors and to Joy.
The Annual Fund Appeal for Old Songs
As we start the new year, this is a good time to remember those activities and organizations that enrich our lives, help us remember, and give us hope for the future. Read more…