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October 2017
$20
3 Ravens—Donna Hébert, Lui Collins & Max Cohen
The trio crafts an evening out of their originals, instrumentals and traditional songs, as well as verses by poet Jane Yolen set to music. Harmonies blend three strong voices, paring down to just one when the story shifts shape. Donna’s fiddling morphs from light to dark, while Lui’s piano, banjo and ukulele converse fluently with Max’s guitar. 3 ravens offers a rich and joyful audience experience… and if the fiddle catches your feet, you might just find yourself dancing!
Tickets: $20 Online Only, $22 at the Door (or by Phone)
$5 Children age 12 & under
Or call Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815.
If online tickets sellout, they may still be available from Old Songs.
Refunds are not available for this event.
$20
Patrick Ball
Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. In playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.”
Tickets: $20 Online Only, $22 at the Door (or by Phone)
$5 Children age 12 & under
Or call Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815.
If online tickets sellout, they may still be available from Old Songs.
Refunds are not available for this event.
$18
Lawler + Fadoul—Clickable: The Art of Persuasion
Clickable: The Art of Persuasion is a timely program that blurs the line between high art and pop culture, with sing-along elements merging seamlessly with abstract art, instrumental virtuosity, live commercial breaks and dance. A theatrical concert featuring flute and percussion, it showcases new work from American composers Ralph Farris, Katherine Hoover and Adam Silverman, Canadian composer Jason Nett, hip-hop poet Liza Jessie Peterson and choreographer Barbie Diewald. Directed by Rachel Peake.
NOTE: This performance is part of a live CD recording. Please come and join us!
Tickets: $18 Online Only, $20 at the Door (or by Phone)
$5 Children age 12 & under
Or call Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815.
If online tickets sellout, they may still be available from Old Songs.
Refunds are not available for this event.
Bluegrass Jam Class
Taught by Bob Altschuler using the Wernick Method
5 sessions, tuition $160
Playing music with others is the best activity for getting better on your instrument! Using the tried and true Pete Wernick method, Bob will teach 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. And,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.
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching.
- Mistakes allowed!
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught.
- Easy 2 and 3-chord songs, slow speeds.
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught.
For more information contact Bob at 518-475-7926 or arobanjo@aol.com.
Class Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Contra Dance Tunes
4th Wednesday of the Month (Oct.–May)
Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Ray Kottke.
$3 donation
November 2017
Old Songs Community “Barn” Dance with Fennig’s All-Stars
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
“Forward into Light”
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY
Featuring performers: Greg Artzner, Dan Duggan, Terry Leonino, Peggy Lynn, Annie Rosen, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson
Music on piano, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, harmonica and concertina.
A concert of New York State’s hidden history in a performance of authentic songs used to persuade, rally and celebrate as sung by women and men during the American Women’s Suffrage Movement. Songs which range from humorous to poignant, from strident marches to hymns, and popular parlor songs. Through historical narrative and the songs we will tell the story of how American women won the right to vote in 1917 in New York, and 1920 in the nation. forwardintolight.oldsongs.org
Produced, directed and compiled by Andy Spence. An Old Songs Production. © 2016 Old Songs, Inc.
Tickets: $20
For more information on tickets or the venue please contact the
Sand Lake Center for the Arts at 518-674-2007 or info@slca-ctp.org.
$25
John McCutcheon
John McCutcheon is a folk music’s renaissance man—master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. His eclectic catalog of ballads, historical songs, children’s songs, love songs, topical satire, fiddle and hammer dulcimer instruments, and even symphonic works are among the broadest in American folk music. With his deep roots in American traditional music, his approach to writing reflects both a simplicity and a layered complexity that creates songs that are always more than they seem. folkmusic.com
SOLD OUT!
Refunds are not available for this event.
$20
Songs of George Ward—Until the Black Flies Go
with Dave Ruch, John Roberts, George Ward, and special guests.
A lifelong collector and performer of traditional songs, George Ward draws on the rural singing tradition of the American Northeast for his main inspiration. Ancient ballads migrant in the New World, songs of the rural home and hearth, songs of the lumber woods, the rivers and canals are central to his repertoire. They are joined by songs of social movements, the Down-Rent Wars of nineteenth century New York, the American Revolution, and by comic songs from a variety of traditions. George’s writing includes contemporary songs, often in traditional style, dance tunes and other explorations for a variety of traditional instruments and soundtracks for a number of film and television productions.
Tickets: $20 Online Only, $22 at the Door (or by Phone)
$5 Children age 12 & under
Or call Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815.
If online tickets sellout, they may still be available from Old Songs.
Refunds are not available for this event.
December 2017
Old Songs Community “Barn” Dance with the Walker Family Band
with caller: Jeff Walker
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