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Old Songs Community Arts Center

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

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October 2023

$145

Intermediate Ukulele

Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:30 pm7:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

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

Class Dates: Oct. 5, (skip 12), 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16.

Register
$25

Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne — Live at Old Songs

Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Niamh Parsons has come to be known as one of the most distinctive voices in Irish music. Her voice has drawn comparisons to such venerated singers as Dolores Keane, June Tabor, and Sandy Denny. Described in the Boston Herald as both emotionally haunting and tonally as clear as crystal. Niamh has gathered a body of songs from many sources, both traditional and modern songwriters. Once she discovers a song she likes, Niamh views herself as the vehicle for the music. “For me the song is more important than listening to my voice, … I consider myself more a songstress than a singer – a carrier of tradition.”

niamhparsons.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.

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, October 8, 2023, 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

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, October 9, 2023, 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

Intermediate Piano Accordion

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14
 
Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 8 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14

Register
$145

Beginner Piano Accordion

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 5:15 pm6:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, happening 6 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic beginning 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8.

Register

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 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

$25

Jim & Susie Malcolm — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

As both singer and songwriter, Jim Malcolm is one of the most distinctive voices in Scottish music, “one of the finest singing voices in Scotland in any style”. He has a huge repertoire of songs from the Scottish tradition and is a noted interpreter of Burns. These old songs are complemented by his own original and award-winning songs, which are at once completely modern and accessible, yet an authentic addition to the cannon of Scottish music. Jim plays expressive guitar in mainly DADGAD tuning, and simultaneously plays tunes on harmonicas to a standard you’ll seldom hear elsewhere. “Given the right song, he’ll melt you in your seat,” as one critic wrote. What’s more, Jim’s between-song wit has developed to an art form all of its own.

jimmalcolm.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.

African Drum Class

Monday, October 16, 2023, 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

Intermediate Piano Accordion

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14
 
Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 8 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14

Register
$145

Beginner Piano Accordion

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:15 pm6:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, happening 6 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic beginning 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8.

Register

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 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 Ukulele

Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 6:30 pm7:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

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

Class Dates: Oct. 5, (skip 12), 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16.

Register
$25

Sarah McQuaid — Live at Old Songs

Friday, October 20, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.  Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorization.
 
 

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

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$145

Intermediate Piano Accordion

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14
 
Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, happening 8 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14

Register
$145

Beginner Piano Accordion

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 5:15 pm6:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, happening 6 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic beginning 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8.

Register

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 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 Ukulele

Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:30 pm7:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

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

Class Dates: Oct. 5, (skip 12), 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16.

Register
$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register

November 2023

$145

Beginner Piano Accordion

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 5:15 pm6:30 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, happening 6 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic beginning 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8.

Register

Open Mic

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 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 Ukulele

Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 6:30 pm7:45 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

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

Class Dates: Oct. 5, (skip 12), 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16.

Register
$8

Fall Community Barn Dance with George Wilson, Toby Stover & Fern Bradley

Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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.

Buy Tickets:

$145

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$145

Intermediate Piano Accordion

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EST
|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.

Class Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, (skip 31), Nov. 7, 14
 
Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$145

Beginner Piano Accordion

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 5:15 pm6:30 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, happening 6 times

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

with Peggy Hart

Basic beginning 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.

Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8.

Register

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

$25

Scott Ainslie — Live at Old Songs

Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Steeped in traditional music from both sides of the color line, Scott Ainslie is a renowned acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He learned southern old-time ballads, banjo and fiddle from senior musicians in North Carolina and West Virginia and blues from his black elders in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi: his roots are deep.

cattailmusic.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.

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EST
|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

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

 

$25

James Keelaghan — Live at Old Songs

Friday, November 17, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. For almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity. Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community.

keelaghan.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.

African Drum Class

Monday, November 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 4:00 pm5:15 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register
$127

Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 5:45 pm7:00 pm EST
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 5:45 pm on Tuesday, happening 6 times

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

with Susan Trump

We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.

For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.

Class Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

Register

December 2023

$25

Kongero — Live at Old Songs

Friday, December 1, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

Kongero is a Swedish vocal group consisting of the four female folk singers Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Sofia Hultqvist Kott and Anna Wikénius.. Kongero tells tales of life, with moving love songs, dramatic medieval ballads, witty ditties, and spirited dances. Their music is characterized by tight harmonies, inciting rhythms and the clarity of their beautiful voices. With confidence, technical skill, irresistible playfulness, and brilliant arrangements, they create a unique sound that brings traditional music from the past and into the present. They call their genre Swedish Folk’appella.

kongero.se

 

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, December 6, 2023, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EST
|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.

$25

Windborne — Music of Midwinter

Friday, December 8, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music from around the world, Windborne (Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan) shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. Their artistry is rooted in folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor and civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. However old the songs might be, these folks breathe new life into them.

windbornesingers.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.

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EST
|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

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

African Drum Class

Monday, December 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

 

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

January 2024

Open Mic

Wednesday, January 3, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EST
|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.

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, January 8, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, January 10, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, January 14, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EST
|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, January 15, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, January 17, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

 

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, January 24, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

February 2024

$25

John Kirk & Trish Miller — Live at Old Songs

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

John Kirk & Trish Miller present fiery fiddle tunes, folksongs, and fancy footwork to audiences of all ages. John’s lyric voice, good sense of humor, and versatile instrumental skills — fiddle, mandolin, and several other instruments — have earned him widespread recognition in folk and traditional music circles. Trish is best known for her clogging, guitar, and banjo. Both of them call square dances and have taught folk music and dance programs for over two decades together. johnandtrish.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.

Open Mic

Wednesday, February 7, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EST
|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.

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, February 11, at 1:00 pm4:00 pm EST
|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

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, February 12, at 6:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Old Time Jam

Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

African Drum Class

Monday, February 19, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

Traditional Irish Slow Session

Wednesday, February 21, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

 

Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, February 28, at 7:30 pm9:00 pm EST
|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

March 2024

$25

Grosse Isle — Live at Old Songs

Friday, March 1, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

The traditional-music trio Grosse Isle was born out of the collaboration between three exceptional musicians from Quebec and Ireland: Sophie Lavoie (fiddle, piano, vocal), André Marchand (guitar, vocal), and Fiachra O’Regan (uilleann pipes, whistle, banjo). Fusing Irish and Québécois repertoire with original compositions, the band offers a harmonious blend of the two cultures. Whether they’re performing laments or more rhythmic songs, the authenticity and the immense talent of the artists are equally obvious! grosse-isle.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.

$145

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, March 5, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EST
|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

Open Mic

Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 pm10:30 pm EST
|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 Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, March 7, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

with Ray Andrews

This class is for those with little or no banjo experience.  In addition to setting up and tuning your banjo, you will learn essential strumming and other right hand techniques, as well as necessary left hand techniques such as “hammer-ons,” “pull-offs,” and “slides.” You will learn to read tablature. You will use these techniques in the banjo tunes you learn. It will be helpful to have a recording device!

For more information email Ray.

Register
$145

Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo

Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EST
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
$8

Old Songs Community Dance with Tamarack and Paul Rosenberg

Saturday, March 9, at 7:00 pm9:00 pm EST
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

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 dessert potluck during intermission.

Buy Tickets:

The dance will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville).

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG)

Sunday, March 10, 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

Bluegrass Jam

Monday, March 11, 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, March 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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, March 13, 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, March 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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

The Jeremiahs — Live at Old Songs

Friday, March 15, at 7:30 pm9:30 pm EDT
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St
Voorheesville, NY 12186 United States

In the year 2013, weathering the initial hitches and hiccups and bothers and blips of starting a band, The Jeremiahs formed to become a welcome gopher in the garden of Celtic music. They shape their sound with Dubliner Joe Gibney’s beautiful vocals and some whistle (not at the same time); Conor Crimmins who plays whistle and flutes; Dublin based James Ryan who holds down the rhythm section on guitar and bouzouki and a few choice effects pedals; and finally Matt Mancuso on fiddle. thejeremiahs.ie

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.

African Drum Class

Monday, March 18, 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, 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
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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.

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$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

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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.

$145

Piano Accordion and Band Class

Tuesday, March 26, at 5:30 pm7:00 pm EDT
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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.

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$145

Mandolin

Tuesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm7:15 pm EDT
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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.

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$145

Intermediate Guitar

Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 pm8:45 pm EDT
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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.

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Contra Dance Tunes

Wednesday, March 27, 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

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PO Box 466 • 37 S Main • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
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