Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational, 501(c)3 corporation
Virtual Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm.
PO Box 466 • 37 S Main • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • info@oldsongs.org
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January 2023
Bluegrass Jam Class
Taught by Tom Behan using the Wernick Method
5 sessions, tuition $180
Playing music with others is the best activity for getting better on your instrument! Using the tried and true Pete Wernick method, the class will teach the fundamentals of bluegrass jamming and build your confidence in playing with others. The music is slow and easy, and you will quickly gain skills while having fun. These skills are transferable to other types of music because they are basic to all types of jamming. All skill levels are welcome, and bringing a recording device is recommended.
For more information contact Tom at tbehan@nycap.rr.com
Class Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, (skip 12), 19
$10
Martin Carthy — Livestream from the UK
Old Songs is partnering with Falcon House Concerts, Folk Music Society of NY, Branford Folk Music Society, Folk Song Society of Greater Boston, and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington to bring you the Livestream from the UK Concert Series from the Falcon Studio in Whitby, UK
Martin Carthy has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, and later artists such as Richard Thompson, since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of the folk revival.
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The concert will be streamed on YouTube. No Refunds.
February 2023
$10
Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman — Postponed — New Date TBD
Old Songs is partnering with Falcon House Concerts, Folk Music Society of NY, Branford Folk Music Society, Folk Song Society of Greater Boston, and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington to bring you the Livestream from the UK Concert Series from the Falcon Studio in Whitby, UK
Dave and Anni joined forces in 1985, after spending many years around the folk club scene, during which time they featured on several albums made by other performers. Anni has developed a specialist repertoire of songs originating from her native North East, and Dave has been writing songs in the traditional vein since 1982 many of these are widely sung and have become part of the general song repertoire of singers all over the world.
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The concert will be streamed on YouTube. A link to the concert and a reminder will be emailed to registered attendees a day before the concert. No Refunds.
Bluegrass Jam
1st Monday of the Month
Led by Tom Behan.
recommended $5 donation
$20
John McCutcheon Livestream — Love Songs!
Some of John’s most requested songs are his love songs. He’ll mine his deep well of music about romantic love, love of children and family, community, and country. The ultimate tie that binds…
Ticket price: $20 Livestream, $30 Family, $10 Student, and more. Tickets are sold through Mandolin. The concert is being presented by the Artist and privately streamed on Mandolin. No Refunds.
$25
Claudia Schmidt — Live at Old Songs
Claudia Schmidt brings her exuberant music to Old Songs! With her multi-octave voice, 12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer, she weaves together song, story and spoken word in a one-of-a-kind presentation that will fill your heart and refresh your soul. After 50 years of writing and performing, she is as strong as ever, sharing her wonder and amazement at the world and we creatures who inhabit it. She just released her 22nd album, Reimagining, and is working on new material for yet another release in this celebratory year.
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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel. Masks recommended.
March 2023
$25
Flynn Cohen & Liz Simmons of Low Lily — Live at Old Songs
Featuring Acoustic guitar, mandolin player, and singer Flynn Cohen joined by Low Lily bandmate Liz Simmons (vocals, acoustic guitar), this tour features duo performances of original and traditional instrumentals from multiple fiddle music traditions as well as original, traditional, and contemporary folk songs. His guitar playing is influenced by a wide range of flatpicking, strumming, and fingerpicking styles and his mandolin work is inspired by bluegrass, old time, Irish, and classical playing. His original music is simultaneously both experimental and traditional, staying within the bounds of his many stylistic influences but always pushing subtly against the conventions.
flynncohen.net | lizsimmons.net
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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel. Masks recommended.
$145
Advanced Beginner Ukulele
with Kathleen Hanley
This class will review basic ukulele strums and chords as well as add new ones. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, the damping strum, and the triplet. New fingerpicking patterns will be introduced. Both new and returning students are welcome.
For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.
Class Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20
$25
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman — Live at Old Songs
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.
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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel. Masks recommended.
$20
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas: Tunes From The Celtic Lands
Known for their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music, this Livestream broadcast will take us on a journey through the “Celtic Lands”, with some favorite tunes from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and Galicia. Intermixing the old and the new, beautiful airs and high-energy dance music, Alasdair & Natalie celebrate the tunes they love and have picked up and shared over many years of travel in the Celtic lands and beyond.
The musical partnership is between consummate performer, Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas. Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music.
Come and join us the day after St Patrick’s day! alasdairandnatalie.com
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Ticket price: $20 General, $30 Family/household, $10 Student, $5 Times are Hard, $50 Music Supporter. Tickets are sold through Mandolin. The concert is presented by the Artist and streamed on Mandolin. No Refunds.