Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance



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Country and Region United States — New York
Type of Festival Music
Location of Festival Altamont, New York USA
Festival Contact Information

Old Songs, Inc.
P. O. Box 466
Voorheesville, New York 12186-0466 USA
Phone: (01) 518-765-2815
Fax: (01) 518-765-4248
Email: oldsongs@oldsongs.org

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 22 - 24, 2012
Festival Links

http://www.oldsongs.org/festival/index.html

Festival Events:

Lineup 2012:
Main Concerts 2012:
  • Friday, June 22, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
    • John McCutcheon
    • Nuala Kennedy Band
    • Anne Hills & David Roth
    • Bruce Molsky
    • Sharon Katz and The Peace Train
    • Mulebone
    • Brother Sun
    • MCs: John Kirk & Trish Miller
  • Saturday, June 23, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
    • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins
    • Patrick Ball
    • Galant, Tu Perds Ton Temps
    • Archie Fisher
    • Comas
    • Dennis Stroughmatt
    • Cathy fink & Marcy Marxer
    • MC: Dan Berggren
  • Sunday, June 24, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
    • The Andrew & Noah Band
    • Cassie & Maggie MacDonald
    • Magpie
    • Ken Whiteley
    • Kim & Reggie Harris
    • MCs: Bill Spence & Roger the Jester
Exclusive old songs production 2012:
  • Four Seasons, Four Years—the Civil War: A Musical Journey
    Friday, June 22, 3:00pm
    • Four Seasons, Four Years is a new and exclusive production featuring eleven singers and musicians performing a selection of songs extant in America between 1850 and 1865. These include both popular songs of the period as well as songs composed in response to the Civil War itself and events leading up to it. The songs are interspersed with historical narrative specific to New York State and the New York Volunteer Regiments. The cast of singers and musicians include Greg Artzner, Dan Berggren, Betsy Fry, Steve Fry, Reggie Harris, Terry Leonino, John Roberts, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson. All known in their own right as fine working musicians, they have joined forces to present this unique show in observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
      http://www.oldsongs.org/4seasons.htm

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Venue:
  • Altamont Fairgrounds
    Altamont, New York, USA

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