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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September 2017
Fingerpicking & Flatpicking Guitar
8 week course, with Ron Gordon
Learn and apply the fundamental concepts of counterpoint on the steel string guitar. This involves leading, alternate, and runs in the bass; while strumming a rhythm or finger picking an arpeggio, pattern pick, melody line, etc. Knowledge of chords “down the neck”, and how to play a basic rhythm is necessary. For returning students, the songs and tunes we learn will be all new.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: September 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
Register by September 22
$23
Corey Harris
Corey Harris is an Artist who is leading a contemporary revival of Country Blues with a fresh and modern approach. He is a powerful and compelling singer and an accomplished guitarist whose musical artistry is complemented by reflective explorations of the historical and cultural circumstances that gave rise to the Blues. Live on stage, Corey Harris mixes the raw, direct emotion of acoustic Delta Blues with a considerable variety of influences—from New Orleans to the Caribbean to Africa—into his richly expressive music. In doing so, he manages to appeal to a much wider spectrum of music fans.
Tickets: $23 Online Only, $25 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.
October 2017
Piano Accordion & Band Class
with Peggy Hart
(Beginners start at 5:30pm)
Basic beginning technique, theory and note reading.
If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggyminore@yahoo.com.
Class Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7
Register by Sept. 29
Intermediate Ukulele
with Ron Gordon
If you have taken a “basics” class, or have been self taught in ukulele and would like to review and learn new musical skills, this is the class for you! We will review basic strums and chords through a variety of songs, and than
move on to chord melody, and finger picking techniques. Through listening, learning and participation, students will extend their song list and become even more creative on the uke. Handouts provided, and a recording device is
recommended.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7
Register by Sept. 29
Clawhammer Banjo
with Paul Draper
Learn and consolidate the essential skills needed for playing old-time music in the clawhammer style. We will work on the following (but not limited to):
- left hand techniques: hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides
- right hand techniques: drop-thumb, “rolls”
- different tunings for different tunes
- other topics based on the class
You will learn these techniques within the context of “Round Peak” banjo tunes. The tunes (some simple, some more involved) will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. It is highly recommended that you bring along a recording device! Also recommended (but not required): Brad Leftwich’s book with CD: Round Peak Style Clawhammer Banjo. Please note: It is assumed that the student already has basic “banjo knowledge” and can play a few tunes.
For more information contact Paul at 518-380-1103 or clawhammer888@gmail.com.
Class Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8
Register by September 29
Irish Pennywhistle
with George Ward
All you’ll need is a pennywhistle in the key of D. Some inexpensive ones will be available.
For more information contact George at 518-399-0315 or mulesong@aol.com.
Class Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9
Register by September 29
Hands-on Music Theory
with George Ward
Bone up on scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, etc. for any instrument.
For more information contact George at 518-399-0315 or mulesong@aol.com.
Class Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9
Register by September 29
$23
Jez Lowe
Jez Lowe has built an enviable reputation as a songwriter and performer in the world of acoustic music, and as a recognized musical ambassador for his native North East England, with more than a dozen albums and countless live performances around the world over the last twenty years.
Tickets: $23 Online Only, $25 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.
Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct.–May)
A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
$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.