Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance
Photographers: Roger Mock; and Bill Spence
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| Country and Region | United States — New York |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Altamont, New York USA |
| Festival Address Information | Old Songs, Inc. |
| Festival Description | 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. About thirty artistic groups appear in nine performance (and participation) areas. Attendance averages about 5,000 people who take part in workshops, listen to concerts, sample from a smorgasbord of international food, or pick and sing under the trees. The three-day event takes place each June at the Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, New York, nestled at the foot of the historic Helderberg Escarpment, about 10 miles west of New York's capital of Albany. |
| Festival Dates | June 25 - 27, 2010 |
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Podcast interviews:
- If you like this festival… listen to
- Chuck and Albert Arsenault, Francophone musicians
http://kadmusarts.com/podcasts/?p=959 - Howard Fishman, guitarist, composer and band leader
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=652
- Chuck and Albert Arsenault, Francophone musicians
Images from 2007:
Free Song (MP3) about Old Songs!:
- Written by Lou & Peter Berryman
Read the lyrics and download the song here
http://www.oldsongs.org/festival/brymntrailer4.html
Testamonials from past performers:
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