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Old Songs, Inc.

518-765-2815|oldsongs.org

Upcoming Events

April 2025

African Drum Class

Monday, April 21, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, May 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

3rd Monday of the Month

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

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, April 24, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EDT
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Friday, May 2, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

with Nina Zanetti

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including traditional tunes, Celtic melodies,  and duets,  while learning appropriate flat-picking or finger-picking techniques,  effective left-hand fingering, and good musicianship, as it relates to mountain dulcimer. 

For more information contact Nina at 518-456-8715 or ninazanetti@verizon.net.

Class Dates: Thursdays, March 27, & April 3, 10, 17, 24, & May 1

Register
$30

Zigue — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Since 1992, Claude Méthé and Dana Whittle have performed, composed and shared everything musical. They are both dynamic singers and prolific composers in love with the Québécois trad-inspired music they make together. Claude’s raw, emotional singing and authentic fiddling is seamlessly matched to the accompaniment of his longtime partner, herself a rhythmic and vocal powerhouse. Together, they deliver the kind of magic that is the hallmark of musical families. The addition of their son Aimé Méthé in 2019 perfectly illustrates their commitment to the transmission of musical heritage, and brings a new intensity to their sound. In late 2022, a fourth, multi-talented member, Mario St-Germain grew their ranks, further enriching their rooted sound. claudemethe.com/zigue

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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.

May 2025

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, May 1, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Friday, May 2, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

with Nina Zanetti

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including traditional tunes, Celtic melodies,  and duets,  while learning appropriate flat-picking or finger-picking techniques,  effective left-hand fingering, and good musicianship, as it relates to mountain dulcimer. 

For more information contact Nina at 518-456-8715 or ninazanetti@verizon.net.

Class Dates: Thursdays, March 27, & April 3, 10, 17, 24, & May 1

Register
$30

Martin & Eliza Carthy — Live at Old Songs

Friday, May 2, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy, join forces to perform songs from their first duo album. For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Eliza Carthy is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation. More than most, Eliza Carthy has revitalised folk music and captured the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performance.

Buy Tickets:

The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.

Open Mic

Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, August 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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.

$30

Ensemble Sangineto — Live at Old Songs

Friday, May 9, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Ensemble Sangineto is Adriano and Caterina Sangineto, and Jacopo Ventura. Ensemble Sangineto is an eclectic band which blends skillfully ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms. The wide-ranging musical experiences of the individual members converge to create fresh and sparkling arrangements of traditional Irish, Scottish, Breton & Italian tunes and original compositions that display influences from many varied musical genres ranging from classical to folk, from Gregorian chant to musical, from pop to Celtic music. The delicate combination of the pure and magic tones of the harp and of the bowed psaltery with the guitar intermingle with the three voice-polyphonic texture evoking dreamlike and airy atmospheres, which are simultaneously joyful and light.

Buy Tickets:

The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.

$50

Spring into Uke with Stuart Fuchs, Ken Luk, & Ron Gordon

Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 am5:00 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

All-day Ukulele Intensive. Open to ALL LEVELS of player — beginner to advanced!

Stu Fuchs is a lifelong musician, award-winning teaching artist blending mindfulness practice and creative play.  He has performed gypsy jazz guitar with symphony orchestras and facilitated holistic music clinics worldwide. Stu was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for his work bringing healing music to cancer patients. He recorded and toured with renowned sacred chant artist Snatam Kaur, playing on her  “Best New Age” Grammy award nominated album “Beloved”.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ken Luk is a classically trained performer and teacher based in Rochester, New York. Through his love of the Brazilian choro and the cavaquinho, Ken slowly uncovers the connection between the vast families of small plucked string instruments: the machete and rajão from Madeira, the cuk and cak from Indonesia, and the ukulele from Hawaii. Apart from the guitar and mandolin, Ken enjoys playing his own arrangements and compositions on the ukulele. Ken teaches at the Eastman Community Music School, SUNY Geneseo, and Alfred University.

stufuchs.com | kenlukmusic.com | learnyourfrets.com

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Schedule

  • 9:30 am — Doors open, participant check-in.
  • 10:15 am — Introductions
  • 10:30 am — Workshops — Session 1
  • 11:30 am — Lunch Out (of the building)
  • 1:00 pm — Workshops — Session 2
  • 2:45 pm — Workshops — Session 3
  • 4:15 pm — Concert: A brief sampler from each teacher/performer
  • 5:30 pm — Everybody go home and practice!

The workshop will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville). If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, the flu, or a cold (cough, runny nose, sore throat, or fever) at the time of the event, please stay home, and ask for a refund.

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, May 12, at 6:30 pm8:30 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Sunday, June 1, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

2nd Monday of the Month (Aug. – May)

Led by Tom Behan.

recommended $5 donation

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, May 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Led by the Fearless Fretters.

recommended $5 donation

African Drum Class

Monday, May 19, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, May 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

3rd Monday of the Month

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

June 2025

Open Mic

Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, August 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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.

July 2025

Open Mic

Wednesday, July 2, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, August 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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 2025

Open Mic

Wednesday, August 6, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sunday, August 31, 2025

Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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.

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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