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MUSIC NIGHTS

at 37 South Main St., Voorheesville, NY

 

These are monthly gatherings
intended to foster community participation in music making.

Come and take part!

Help spread the word by
clicking on the poster at left.
Print it and post it where you live and work.

1st Wednesday of the month
Open Mic Night

7:30 - 10:30 pm. Next dates: July 7, August 4
Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (fifteen minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host. $3 cover

Video by Lori Keddell, January 2009 Open Mic:
Nina Zanetti on mountain dulcimer,
performing O'Carolan's "Bridget Cruise, Third Air"

 

2nd Wednesday of the month
Traditional Irish Slow Session

7:30 - 9pm. Next sessions: Wednesday, August 11
No Session at Old Songs in July.

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. Small donation requested to cover building expenses. Questions? Contact Hilary at 518-756-8273. $3 donation.

Hilary keeps a Blog for this session here:

http://hudsonvalleytrad.blogspot.com/

Go there to keep up on Tunes of the Month and other pertinent stuff.

3rd Monday of the month; usually - check calendar to be sure.
Drum Circle/Class
7:00 pm. Next dates: Wednesday, July 21, Monday, August 16
Fode Sissoko and/or Toby Stover will teach African drumming. Bring your djembe, bongos, congas, hand drums, etc. Some drums will be available if you do not have one. Shakers, rattles, etc. also are good to bring.

Please register in advance. Email oldsongs@oldsongs.org or call 518-765-2815
$15

4th Wednesday of the month
Aussie Bush Band Jam

7:30 pm
. Next dates: Wednesday, July 28, September 22
                                   (will not meet in August)
Come and learn some tunes from Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria. Join in with acoustic instruments. Squeezeboxes and lagerphones encouraged. We might even sing a song. Some sheet music will be provided, but the tunes are also very accessible for playing by ear. All skill levels are welcome and listeners, too.
$3 donation.

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4th Sunday of the month
Sunday Four Poetry

3:00 pm. Next gatherings: Sunday, June 27, July 25
Open Mic with featured poets.
Hosted by Dennis Sullivan, Edie Abrams, Michael Burke.
Contact: 518-469-0202   $3 donation.

 
 

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Old Songs, Inc.

PO Box 466 • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • Fax: (518) 765-4248 • Email:

www.oldsongs.org