Tickets for the 2024 Festival are now available for Sale!
2024 Performers:
John McCutcheon • Les Arrivants • Walt Michael & Co. • Arise & Go •
Robin & Linda Williams • Reggie Harris • The Ebony Hillbillies •
From China to Appalachia — Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian •
Joe Jencks • Sharon Katz & the Peace Train • Yacouba Sissoko Trio •
Rhythm Future Quartet • Kay Justice & Sam Gleaves • Cris Williamson •
Elizabeth LaPrelle & the Family Band • Rory Makem • Lee Murdoch •
Grosse Isle • Annie & the Hedonists • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins •
Anne Hills • Deb Cowan • John Roberts • Steve Turner • Stove Dragon •
The Moving Violations • Dave Eisenstadter • Adina Gordon •
George Wilson • Dirty Blue Shirts • Stefan Amidon • Chris Koldewey •
John Dickson • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Ron Gordon • Jake Thomas •
The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester • and more!
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 evening concerts each night, there are over 100 daytime workshops, dances or performances. Also featured are craft, food and instrument vendors, and a well-run children’s activity area.
All Evening Concerts will be Live-Streamed (audio-only) on FolkMusicNotebook.com!
Old Songs’ Directors and staff thank you for your support that allows us in these times to continue to bring into your homes the music and artists you love, as well as those you may come to love.
June 28–30, 2024 at the
Altamont Fairgrounds
near Albany, NY
Festival Hours:
- Friday: 1 pm–1 am
- Saturday: 9 am–1 am
- Sunday: 9 am–7 pm
3 Main Stage Concerts
- Friday: 6:30 – 11 pm
- Saturday: 6:30 – 11 pm
- Sunday: 3:30 – 7 pm
Daytime Sessions
Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Performances
- Unique Musical Groupings
- Contras & Family Dances
- Participatory Jam Sessions
- Instrument Learn-Hows
Dancing on a
Wooden Floor
- Contras with
Stove Dragon and
The Moving Violations,
and callers Adina Gordon
and Dave Eisenstadter
- Community &
Family Dances - Morris Dancing
Singing in Harmony
- Shape Note &
Sacred Harp Sing
with Stefan Amidon - Gospel Sing
- Choral Workshop
- Ballad Singing
Fun for the Whole Family
- Great Groove Band for kids, most instruments welcome
- Children’s Activity Area and Family Stage
- Roger the Jester
- Jewelry
- Pottery
- Crafts
- Clothing, and more
- Bring your unused instrument and buy one you’ll use.
The Old Songs Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.