Bethany Yarrow sings music of power and of praise. She is a song keeper, an earth activist, and a student of the spiritual traditions of the Americas. Onstage, she is a mesmerizing, dancing spirit with a powerful voice and a living prayer for unity at the heart of her music. “Music and activism have always […]
Old Long Island was a hotbed of tunes, and there are at least two collections to prove it: William Sidney Mount (1807-1868), the famous painter of The Banjo Player and The Bones Player, was also a fiddler; his collection spans music from English marches, Irish jigs, to tunes learned from the minstrel stage and from […]
You must Pre-register for this Workshop. To register for this Workshop: please send an email to joy@oldsongs.org with “Steve’s Songwriting Workshop” in the subject line. Steve Gillette Steve Gillete is a successful songwriter with many gold and platinum recordings to his credit. He wrote the book, “Songwriting and the Creative Process” which is published […]
Using Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a board full of stomp-boxes, Bing Futch celebrates traditional and modern Americana music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. Known for his musical shape-shifting, Bing switches the channels on style and tone with every new song, from his roots-rock and blues originals to The Rocky Horror […]
Materials for this workshop (No prior knowledge of Gaelic required): Nam bu leam fhin thu — Dream Angus Linn Phipps is a UK-based traditional folk singer, in Gaelic and English. What drives her is her passion for traditional music and especially for Gaelic song, which has been the love of her life. She sing […]
For more than forty years, Magpie has brought its unique sound and breathtaking versatility to audiences everywhere. From traditional songs to vintage blues, from swing and country to folk classics to contemporary and stirring original compositions, they cover a lot of musical ground. They bring to the stage powerful voices and harmonies and excellent instrumental […]
Hubby Jenkins is a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist (especially banjo, guitar, and bones). Having delved into his Southern roots, he follows the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz. After years of busking around the country and playing with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, as […]
with MC Kate Blain http://www.kateblain.com
with Joseph Bruchac • Ustad Shafaat Khan • Andy Cohen • John Roberts • John Kirk & Trish Miller • Hubby Jenkins • Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen • Guy Davis • Joe Jencks • and Heard To do unforeseen circumstances Anita Best is unable to perform.
Voices and instruments welcome. Hosted by Cate Clifford Cate Clifford is a powerful voice in the traditional folk genre whose moving performances leave audiences spellbound. She performs solo and collaborates often, seamlessly alternating between strong, clear lead vocals and sensitive, compelling harmonies. She has performed in house concerts, venues and festival showcases across New England […]
Andy Cohen is a blues musician who plays, for the most part, Southeastern music that used to be found on 78’s, including blues, gospel, country dance music, fiddle tunes, monologues, ballads, classic rags, ditties, country songs, and boogies. As well as a virtuoso finger-style guitarist, he is also an enthusiastic proponent of the dolceola, a […]