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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May 2018
Black Creek Fiddlers’ Reunion
Attention all old time musicians! Camp for the weekend and play old time music in the Old Songs Dutch Barn, at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
June 2018
African Drum Class
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept.–June)
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
Old Songs Folk Festival
Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops, hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to three concerts there are over 100 daytime workshops, dances or performances.
More information at festival.oldsongs.org
July 2018
Open Mic
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.
August 2018
Old Songs at the Altamont Fair
Join us at the Gazebo outside of the Flower & Fine Arts Building everyday of the Altamont Fair, from 4–6 pm.
| Date | Performers |
| Tuesday, Aug. 14 | Swing Shift (Big Band) |
| Wednesday, Aug. 15 | Delmar Desperados (Cowboy Songs) |
| Thursday, Aug. 16 | Keller & McGowan (Songs of the 60s through 2000s) |
| Friday, Aug. 17 | Loosely Wound String Band (Old Time String Band) |
| Saturday, Aug. 18 | Three Quarter North (Bluegrass) |
| Sunday, Aug. 19 | Curragh (Traditional Irish music and song) |
September 2018
African Drum Class
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept.–June)
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
$25
Ímar
A five piece ensemble with a strong shared background in Irish music. Two members were with Barrule at the 2016 Old Songs Festival. Members include Adam Brown, Ryan Murphy, Tomas Callister, Adam Rhodes, Mohsen Amini. imarband.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.
Donna Hébert’s 70th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser for Old Songs
Celebrate Donna’s Birthday with an Old Songs Mini-Festival!
Join us for all or part of the day.
with Lyn Hardy & The Cupcakes, Gretchen Koehler & Max Cohen, Chanterelle, Rare Spirits, author Jane Yolen & 3 Ravens, Mist Covered Mountains, and Fennig’s All-Stars with caller Paul Rosenberg.
Schedule
- 2:00—Lyn Hardy & The Cupcakes
- 2:40—Gretchen Koehler & Max Cohen
- 3:20—Chanterelle
- 4:00—Rare Spirits
- 4:40—Jane Yolen & 3 Ravens
- 5:30—Potluck & Cake
- 6:40—Mist Covered Mountains
- 7:30—Dance with Fennig’s All Stars, and caller Paul Rosenberg
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.
Beginners and Beyond Mountain Dulcimer
with Susan Trump
We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Register by Sept. 21
Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer
with Susan Trump
The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Register by Sept. 21