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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December 2016
$23
Rydvall/Mjelva
Virtuosic Scandinavian folk musicians on Hardanger fiddle and Nyckelharpa.
Swedish keyed fiddle player Erik Rydvall and Hardanger fiddle player Olav Luksengård Mjelva, from Røros in Norway, are both counted among the foremost folk musicians of their generation. Rydvall and Mjelva are inquisitive musicians, with strong roots in the traditions of their places of origin. A duo collaboration featuring Hardanger fiddle and keyed fiddle has rarely been presented before. The repertoire and playing styles of the two instruments are basically very different, but the two musicians manage to make the combination sound natural and intriguing.
Tickets: $23
$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.
January 2017
Old Songs Community “Barn” Dance with Fennig’s All-Stars
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
| Saturday, January 7 Caller: Fern Bradley Music: Fennig’s All-Stars |
Saturday, April 1 Caller: David Kaynor Music: Fennig’s All-Stars |
| Saturday, February 4 Caller & Music: John Kirk & Trish Miller |
Saturday, May 6 Caller: Bob Nicholson Music: Spare Parts |
| Saturday, March 4 Caller: Paul Rosenberg Music: Tamarack |
In partner with Homespun Occasions
$23
Old Songs Sampler Concert
A benefit for the 2017 festival.
Featuring:
- Phil Spoor, Songwriter and pianist
- Lisa Preston & John Roberts, British folk ballads with harp and concertina
- Peter Blue, Nyckelharpa enthusiast
- Loosely Wound String Band, Old-time southern Appalachian string band
- Der Kleiner Klezmer Orchestra, Traditional secular Jewish folk music
- Sten Isachsen, Classical guitar
Yummy bake sale & raffle.
Tickets: $23
$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.
$15
Zydeco Dance with Zydegroove
Last Saturday of the Month (October–April)
$15 (DFO members $12), All Welcome!
Dance instruction by Ron & Marie Bruschi at 7 pm. Band starts at 8 pm
For more info, call (518) 859-0092 or email Marie.
| Saturday, January 28 Zydegroove |
Saturday, March 25 Zydeco Connection |
| Saturday, February 25 The Catahoula Cajun Band |
Saturday, April 29 Planet Zydeco |
Sponsored by the DanceFlurry Organization
February 2017
$23
Molsky’s Mountain Drifters
An evening of authentic Appalachian mountain music from Bruce Molsky’s new trio with Allison de Groot and Stash Wyslouch.
Bruce Molsky, “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones) and Grammy-nominated artist on fiddle, banjo, guitar and song is delighted to present his new group already on tour in the US. Allison de Groot combines wide ranging virtuosity and passion for old-time music. Like Bruce, Allison loves collaborating and bringing new ideas to old music, and brings a fresh approach to the trio. Boston-based Stash Wyslouch is one of bluegrass’ great young genre-bending pioneers. Stash brings great sensitivity and real emotion to the trio, plus some superb guitar and vocal chops.
Tickets: $23
$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.
Old Songs Community “Barn” Dance with John Kirk & Trish Miller
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
| Saturday, February 4 Caller & Music: John Kirk & Trish Miller |
Saturday, April 1 Caller: David Kaynor Music: Fennig’s All-Stars |
| Saturday, March 4 Caller: Paul Rosenberg Music: Tamarack |
Saturday, May 6 Caller: Bob Nicholson Music: Spare Parts |
In partner with Homespun Occasions
$30
Winter’s Benefit Dinner & Concert with Anne Hills
Performing songs from “Tracks”
Her album remembering when railroads shaped small towns like Voorheesville.
A benefit for the 2017 festival.
The dinner is SOLD OUT.
Concert only tickets (starting at 7:30 pm) are still AVAILABLE for $15.
Southwestern menu by Chef Fritz Stafford:
- Blue corn chips with guacamole and salsa
- Texas chili rellenos with mild red sauce
- Mexican lime soup
- Cheese enchiladas with ancho chili sauce, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Flan, Ice cream
As a singer, actress, writer, and musician, Anne Hills has continuously built a reputation of merit. Though collaborative work has been the keystone of Anne’s career, it is her singing and interpretive gifts that have received the most attention, while her commitment to social justice and to children keeps her busy with benefit concerts and community-service projects.
Concert Only Tickets: $15
$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.
$15
Cajun-Zydeco Dance
Last Saturday of the Month (October–April)
$15 (DFO members $12), All Welcome!
Dance instruction by Ron & Marie Bruschi at 7 pm. Band starts at 8 pm
For more info, call (518) 859-0092 or email Marie.
Saturday, March 25
Zydeco Connection
Saturday, April 29
Planet Zydeco
Sponsored by the DanceFlurry Organization
March 2017
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: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5—Register by February 24
Mandolin
8 week course, with Ron Gordon
We will learn the picking and fingering exercises that enable the ability to play the mandolin. We’ll cover a combination of traditional American and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as beginning classical pieces to facilitate your musical expression. There will be a combination of reading music on the mandolin, as well as ear training. Get yourself started on an instrument that fits into so many styles of music. Handouts and music provided, and a recording device recommended.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: March 2, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27—Register by February 24