the 32nd annual
Old Songs Festival
will be held on June 22, 23 & 24, 2012
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY

Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops,hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to three concerts there are 120 daytime workshops given by performers. Also featured are a juried craft show, food and instrument vendors, and a well-run children's activity area. Click on the links at left for more information.

In order of photos above, L to R:
Sharon Katz & the Peace Train  •  Archie Fisher  •  Patrick Ball  •  Nuala Kennedy  
John McCutcheon  •  Bruce Molsky  •  Galant, Tu Perds Ton Temps  •  Mulebone      
Anne Hills  •  David Roth  •  Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer  •  Kim & Reggie Harris   
Dennis Stroughmatt  • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins  •  John Kirk & Trish Miller   
Comas  •  Peter & Mary Alice Amidon  •  Dan Berggren  •  Brother Sun  •  Groovemama  
Ken Whiteley  •  Andrew & Noah Band  •  Rik Palieri  •  John Roberts  •  Magpie    
Ron Gordon & Michael Eck  •  the Storycrafters   •  Fennig's All-Star Stringband   
Cassi & Maggie MacDonald  •  Greenfield Dance Band  •  Joe Hickerson  •  Susan Trump
Steve & Betsy Fry  •  Roger the Jester   •  Bob Nicholson  •  Todd Crowley and
the Musical Petting Zoo  •  The Diamond Jubilee Band Organ

Video presentation on the Old Songs Festival prepared for our application to the NY State Music Fund gives a great overview of the exciting array of performances one can experience at the festival. Time: 3 min. 11 sec.