Grosse Isle — Live at Old Songs
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm ET
Grosse Isle is a group that “represents the musical best of two great cultures”, Ireland and Québec (Roots music Canada). They have been involved in the trad scene for more than a decade and have recorded numerous critically acclaimed albums separtely and together. With music and song on an array of instruments including uilleann pipes, fiddle, piano, whistle & banjo, Grosse Isle bring us on a journey through time and place with their carefully curated selection of traditional tunes and songs, as well as new repertoire by Sophie Lavoie. The piping of Fiachra O’Regan, adds the unmistakable Irish flavour to the group. The sound is completed by the rich accompaniment of Francois-Félix Roy. grosse-isle.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.
Windborne Presents: Music of Midwinter
Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm ET
A joyful and heartfelt celebration of song, Windborne’s lush vocals and unique arrangements bring light to a dark time, as they draw on midwinter music from traditional, classical, and folk from the US, British isles and beyond. The holiday spirit is accentuated with added instrumentation, from banjos and guitars, to Lithuanian Kanklės, and Irish bodhran. With Windborne as their guide across continents and centuries, audiences will be delighted by holiday stories, songs, and humor in an evening that is sure to become a holiday tradition for the whole family! Sing along with familiar favorites, enjoy new twists on old classics or sit back and enjoy discovering new favorites. windbornesingers.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.
John Kirk, Trish Miller & Mark Murphy
Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 pm ET
A String-band Sleigh-ride — a Holiday Concert of Music & Dance
Celebrate with some sing-alongs on songs of the holiday season, and groove to fiddle tunes that can warm-up winter. Harmony singing, fiddle, mandolin, guitars, bass & more make this lively presentation a special event. Heart-felt solstice ballads, emotive klezmer tunes, some Santa sentimental songs, hopes for the New Year and quick-stepping dance percussion — are all presented with good humor and a message for peace and goodwill to all.
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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.
Next Broadcast: Sunday, December 21 at 6 pm ET
Every Third Sunday of the month at 6 pm ET
with Encore broadcasts at 11 pm ET and the following Wednesday at noon ET
Old Songs, in collaboration with Ron Olesko’s Folk Music Notebook, is pleased to present Old Songs: From the Vault, an internet radio program hosted by Chris Koldewey on Folk Music Notebook. This program brings you music from Old Songs CDs and recordings made at the Dutch Barn and the Main Stage of the Old Songs Festival at the Altamont fairgrounds over the past 39 years.
Listen at folkmusicnotebook.com
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC
MONDAYS
2nd Monday of the Month (Oct. – May)
Bluegrass Jam: 6:30 pm
Led by Tom Behan. Recommended $5 donation
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept. – May)
African Drum Class: 7:00 pm
African drumming with instructor John Dickson. Drums are provided. $15 class fee
WEDNESDAYS
1st Wednesday of the Month (All Year)
Open Mic: 7:30 pm
Sign up to perform 15 minutes. with Kate Blain, MC. $3
2nd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)
Old Time Jam: 7 pm
Led by the Fearless Fretters. Recommended $5 donation
3rd Wednesday of the Month (Sept. – May)
Traditional Irish Slow Session: 7:30 pm
Play traditional Irish music with others. Led by Sean McCorkle. Recommended $5 donation
SUNDAYS
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct. – May)
The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’ (PSG): 1 pm
A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
The Annual Appeal for Old Songs
Since 1977, the unwavering support of our community and the extended Old Songs family has made it possible for us to succeed in our mission each year, keeping traditional music and dance alive through the presentation of festivals, concerts, dances, and educational programs. (Read more…)
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