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SAVE THE DATES: the 45th Annual Old Songs Festival will take place on June 27, 28 & 29, 2025 at the Altamont Fairgrounds!
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2024 Performers:
John McCutcheon • Les Arrivants • Walt Michael & Co. • Arise & Go •
Robin & Linda Williams • Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor • Grosse Isle •
The Ebony Hillbillies • Joe Jencks • Sharon Katz & the Peace Train •
Cathy Fink, Marcy Marcer, & Chao Tian: From China to Appalachia •
Yacouba Sissoko Trio • Rhythm Future Quartet • Cris Williamson •
Kay Justice & Sam Gleaves • Elizabeth LaPrelle & the Family Band •
Annie & the Hedonists • Peggy Lynn & Dan Duggan • Anne Hills •
Rory Makem • Dirty Blue Shirts • Stove Dragon • The Moving Violations •
Dave Eisenstadter • Adina Gordon • Lee Murdock • George Wilson •
John Roberts • Deb Cowan • Steve Turner • Deirdre & Sean Murtha •
Chris Koldewey • Stefan Amidon • John Dickson • Alan Thomson •
Ron Gordon • Ron Bruschi • 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 27–29, 2025 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.
Support & Sponsors
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.