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
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.
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
Register by May 11
$23
LAtoQC: Louisiana to Québec
David Greely, Claude Méthé, & Dana Whittle
Veteran fiddlers David Greely (Louisiana) and Claude Méthé (Québec) invite you to connect the dots between their two vibrant traditions. For a quarter of a century, these two award-winning “porteurs de tradition” have made their mark as players and cultural ambassadors on both sides of the border. Accompanied by guitarist-singer-foot-percussionist Dana Whittle, they offer up songs and music that illustrate the respective differences and similarities of their dual French/North American roots. Discover the magic of these living traditions in real-time.
Tickets: $23 Online Only, $25 at the Door (or by Phone)
$5 Children age 12 & under
Or contact Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815 or sales@oldsongs.org
If online tickets sellout, they may still be available from Old Songs.
Refunds are not available for this event.
Traditional Irish Slow Session
3rd Wednesday of the Month
This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome (i.e. wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, button or piano accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, harp). We encourage tape recorders, and focus on learning tunes by ear. Music stands and continuous use of sheet music discouraged. Bring snacks to share. Small donation requested to cover building expenses. Questions? Contact Hilary Schrauf at 518-424-8701.
$4 donation.
Hilary keeps a Blog for this session here: stoneystepsitm.blogspot.com
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
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Or contact Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815 or sales@oldsongs.org
Refunds are not available for this event.