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37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States
518-765-2815 oldsongs.org

Upcoming Events

March 2024

$145

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 7 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic Technique, theory and note reading.

If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.

Register
$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, March 19, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Karen Wilson

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 are provided, and a recording device is recommended.

For more information contact Karen.

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Ron Gordon

This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.

For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.

Register

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)

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. Led by Sean McCorkle.

Recommended $5 donation

 

$145

Beginner Ukulele

Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 pm6:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 pm8:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Ray Andrews

This class is for those who already have some clawhammer banjo experience, and can already play some tunes. The tunes you’ll be learning will use the essential left hand techniques of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Also you will use right hand techniques such as the drop-thumb and the “galax lick.” You will learn different tunings for different tunes. Tunes will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. A recording device will be helpful!

For more information email Ray.

Register
$25

É.T.É — Live at Old Songs

Friday, March 22, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

É.T.É are Élisabeth (fiddle, step-dancing, vocals), Thierry (bouzouki, podorythmie, vocals), and Élisabeth (cello, vocals). The word été in French means summer–a fitting tribute to how their original, lively take on Québec traditional music is infused with a new vitality. With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture. etemusiquetrad.ca

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.

$145

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, March 26, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 7 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic Technique, theory and note reading.

If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.

Register
$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Karen Wilson

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 are provided, and a recording device is recommended.

For more information contact Karen.

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Ron Gordon

This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.

For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.

Register

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

4th Wednesday of the Month

Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Halsey Brown.

recommended $5 donation

$145

Beginner Ukulele

Thursday, March 28, at 5:30 pm6:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 pm8:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Ray Andrews

This class is for those who already have some clawhammer banjo experience, and can already play some tunes. The tunes you’ll be learning will use the essential left hand techniques of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Also you will use right hand techniques such as the drop-thumb and the “galax lick.” You will learn different tunings for different tunes. Tunes will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. A recording device will be helpful!

For more information email Ray.

Register

April 2024

$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, April 2, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Karen Wilson

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 are provided, and a recording device is recommended.

For more information contact Karen.

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Ron Gordon

This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.

For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.

Register

Open Mic

Wednesday, April 3, 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, September 1, 2024

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.

$145

Beginner Ukulele

Thursday, April 4, at 5:30 pm6:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, April 4, at 7:00 pm8:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Ray Andrews

This class is for those who already have some clawhammer banjo experience, and can already play some tunes. The tunes you’ll be learning will use the essential left hand techniques of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Also you will use right hand techniques such as the drop-thumb and the “galax lick.” You will learn different tunings for different tunes. Tunes will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. A recording device will be helpful!

For more information email Ray.

Register
$25

Louise Bichan — Live at Old Songs

Friday, April 5, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Join Orkney fiddler and photographer Louise Bichan as she embarks on a unique musical and sentimental journey, between her native northern Scottish isles and coast-to-coast Canada, in the footsteps of her late paternal grandmother Margaret, née Tait (1925-2008). With a dilemma of the heart to solve, Tait, herself a beautiful singer, spent six months in Canada in 1950, before returning to Orkney to wed.

Now carving her own path in New England’s vibrant music scene, Bichan takes to the road with brothers Conor Hearn playing guitar and Brendan Hearn on cello, along with Ethan Setiawan on mandolins, to present an evening of lively fiddle tunes from Scotland and beyond, weaving through stories of connection, to people, nature, the past and the possibility of the future. louisebichan.co.uk

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.

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, April 8, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

2nd Monday of the Month

Led by Tom Behan.

recommended $5 donation

$145

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 7 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic Technique, theory and note reading.

If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.

Register
$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, April 9, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Karen Wilson

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 are provided, and a recording device is recommended.

For more information contact Karen.

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Ron Gordon

This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.

For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.

Register

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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 $3 donation

$145

Beginner Ukulele

Thursday, April 11, at 5:30 pm6:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 pm8:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Ray Andrews

This class is for those who already have some clawhammer banjo experience, and can already play some tunes. The tunes you’ll be learning will use the essential left hand techniques of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Also you will use right hand techniques such as the drop-thumb and the “galax lick.” You will learn different tunings for different tunes. Tunes will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. A recording device will be helpful!

For more information email Ray.

Register

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, April 14, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

2nd Sunday of the Month

A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org

African Drum Class

Monday, April 15, 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, June 1, 2024

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

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, April 16, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 7 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic Technique, theory and note reading.

If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.

Register
$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, April 16, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Karen Wilson

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 are provided, and a recording device is recommended.

For more information contact Karen.

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Ron Gordon

This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.

For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.

Register

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)

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. Led by Sean McCorkle.

Recommended $5 donation

 

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, April 18, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
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.

Register
$145

Beginner Ukulele

Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 pm6:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 pm8:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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

with Kathleen Hanley

This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.

For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.

Register
$25

Nic Gareiss & Simon Chrisman — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Nic Gareiss (percussive dance, bouzouki, vocals) and Simon Chrisman (hammer dulcimer) met in 2007 at a fiddle festival in the Californian redwoods and have been exploring sound and movement together ever since. Both innovators on their instruments, Nic and Simon bring their unique approaches together for traditional song, percussive dance, instrumental tunes, improvisation and new compositions, engaging interlocking rhythms and dynamic textures.

Well-known for his work with the groundbreaking new acoustic string band The Bee Eaters, Simon’s music combines “chamber music’s finely calibrated arrangements with bluegrass’s playful virtuosity and pop music’s melodic resourcefulness.” (Boston Herald) Noted for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” (New York Times) and described as “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” (Boston Herald).  Together, Nic and Simon adventure into the world of time and timbre to create a breathtaking evening-length performance of song, instrumental music, and percussive dance.

facebook page | nicgareiss.com

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.

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

4th Wednesday of the Month

Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Halsey Brown.

recommended $5 donation

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, April 25, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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.

Register
$25

Genticorum — Live at Old Songs

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

For over twenty years, Genticorum has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Pascal Gemme (fiddle) and Yann Falquet (guitar), the group’s two founding members, are both recognized individually as major contributors to the trad music scene in Québec. Since 2015, they have been joined by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer Nicholas Williams (flute, accordion). Weaving intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage. genticorum.com

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.

May 2024

Open Mic

Wednesday, May 1, 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, September 1, 2024

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.

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, May 2, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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.

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$25

John Roberts — Live at Old Songs

Sunday, May 5, at 3:00 pm5:00 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Presenting John Roberts on his 80th birthday! Celebrate with us!  

John has been singing English folk songs since the early 1960s, when he joined a local folk club in his native Worcestershire. In America since 1968, he joined with Tony Barrand to form a long lasting duo whose entertaining style delighted audiences. These days, he mostly performs solo, with long-time partner Lisa Preston, or in tandem with Debra Cowan. He presents a selection of songs (music of the sea is one of his specialties), some well-known to folk aficionados and others less so.  John accompanies himself masterfully on concertina, banjo, and guitar.   johnrobertsfolksong.com

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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.

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, May 8, 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, June 1, 2024

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 $3 donation

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, May 9, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
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An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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.

Register
$50

Spring into Uke with Jim Beloff, Ron Gordon, and Ron Whitford

Saturday, May 11, at 10:00 am5:00 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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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.


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
  • 2:30 pm — Workshops — Session 3
  • 4:00 pm — Concert: A brief sampler from each teacher/performer
  • 5:30 pm — Everybody go home and practice!
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The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, May 12, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

2nd Sunday of the Month

A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, May 13, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

2nd Monday of the Month

Led by Tom Behan.

recommended $5 donation

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)

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. Led by Sean McCorkle.

Recommended $5 donation

 

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, May 16, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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.

Register

African Drum Class

Monday, May 20, 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, June 1, 2024

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

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EDT
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An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024

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

4th Wednesday of the Month

Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Halsey Brown.

recommended $5 donation

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Thursday, May 23, at 4:30 pm5:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, happening 6 times

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.

Register

June 2024

Open Mic

Wednesday, June 5, 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, September 1, 2024

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 2024

Open Mic

Wednesday, July 3, 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, September 1, 2024

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 2024

Open Mic

Wednesday, August 7, 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, September 1, 2024

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
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