The monthly publication of the Sounding Board, Inc.

The Sounding Board is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that presents folk music concerts at the Sounding Board Coffeehouse on most Saturdays from September through May, in addition to publishing this monthly newsletter. You may become a member of the Sounding Board to receive the printed version of this newsletter in the mail each month and to receive a discount on admissions to our concerts as indicated in the Sounding Board Coffeehouse listings below.

JANUARY 2009

SOUNDING BOARD COFFEEHOUSE SCHEDULE

Folk music concerts held at The Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern Street, West Hartford, CT. Wheelchair accessible. Concerts start at 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:00 P.M., and reservations are held until 7:45 P.M. Admission prices are noted below for each concert. Unless otherwise noted, admission for children 12 and under is $8.00. For reservations or more information, contact Brent Hall at reservations@folknotes.org or 203-272-8404. (For reservations we do not need payment in advance. We add your name to the reservations list, and you pay admission at the door on the night of the concert.)

Directions: From I-84, take the "Park Road, West Hartford Center" exit. Turn right at the end of the long exit ramp, then turn left immediately at the light onto Trout Brook Drive. Go straight through the first three traffic lights (Boulevard, Memorial Road, and Farmington Avenue), then turn left at the next traffic light onto Fern Street. The Universalist Church is a short way down on the left hand side of the road. Turn into the driveway just before the church and park in the lot behind the church. Enter through side doors.

The Sounding Board will be closed on January 10.

January 17, 2009: NERISSA AND KATRYNA NIELDS The quirky, emotive songs of Nerissa and Katryna Nields have always challenged the mind, even as they touched the heart. The Nields erupted onto the Northeast music scene in the early 1990s as an uncategorizable folk-rock-art-alternative band. Their songs were about Alfred Hitchcock and young prostitutes in Vienna, about love among the Branch Davidians in Waco and the devastating demise of school-girl friendships, about the later life of Albert Einstein's out-of-wedlock daughter. Their sound was so protean, shape-shifting from acoustic to quasi-punk, that one article described them as a bowl full of granola and M-80s. At the heart of any Nields collaboration is the sublime vocal chemistry of two sisters who have been singing together almost from the cradle. Born in New York City and brought up in the shadow of the nation's capitol, the Nields moved north to Connecticut for college, Katryna to Trinity, Nerissa to Yale. After graduation, they began as a coffee house trio and expanded by 1995 into a rip-roaring nationally touring five-piece band, an edgy rock ensemble that somehow managed to remain the darlings of the folk festival circuit. Of late, the two sisters, who call Northampton, Massachusetts home, have been performing and recording as a duo, bringing them back to their origins. They've opened for Cry Cry Cry, toured Alaska and played the Newport Folk Festival. $16, $14 members.

January 24, 2009: STACY PHILLIPS AND JOE GERHARD Stacy Phillips and Joe Gerhard perform American and Irish traditional music, two masters of these styles trading tunes and insights into the relationship between the music of these two countries. Stacy Phillips is an internationally acclaimed resonator guitarist and violin player. He has performed with the top acoustic musicians over the world. He has three solo albums and is featured artist on the Grammy award-winning album "The Great Dobro Sessions". Stacy is the author of over 25 books and DVD's on various aspects of his chosen instruments. Joe Gerhard has been playing Irish traditional music on fiddle for nearly 30 years. Though largely self-taught, he had the opportunity to play with and learn from many Irish fiddle greats in Boston and New York City, including Andy McGann, Seamus Connolly and Paddy Cronin. $16, $14 members.

January 31, 2009: To be announced

February 7, 2009: RED MOLLY This NY-based female trio got its organic start at a late-night jam session during the 2004 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello were brought together by a love of traditional American music, old gospel, bluegrass, and the old-timey songs of contemporary artists like Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss. Red Molly plays a variety of stringed instruments, and sings tight three-part harmony, creating their distinctive rootsy, Americana sound. Their live performances resonate with warmth, fun, and infectious energy. Red Molly's first full-length CD, "Never Been to Vegas", was released in 2006. Their newest release, "Love and Other Tragedies" (2008), is their first full-length studio album. "Red Molly plays music the way I like it: unpretentious, straight from the heart, and way down deep in the old-time roots. It's true folk music that comes from the right place. They take me back to a purer time when people sang for one another just because of the love of music. And they pack some power. It's purely delightful and inspiring. It warms the soul." -Frank Matheis, Host, "Frank's Picks", WKZE FM (Sharon, CT). $16, $14 members. There will be an opening set by Steve Kirkman.

The Sounding Board will be closed on February 14, 2009.

February 21, 2009: To be announced

February 28, 2009: THE ARROGANT WORMS The Arrogant Worms are a three-man comedy troupe. Using only guitar, bass, great stage presence, super-tight harmonies and the sharpest of wit, The Worms are on a mission to make you laugh. They are Canada's self-proclaimed Clowned Princes of Humor, Purveyors of the Absurd, and Ambassadors of Fun. One of Canada's most popular live acts, The Worms' versatility is second to none. The Worms find their roots in folk and acoustic rock, though they borrow from Celtic, country, reggae, bluegrass, surf music, and even gospel. They have made numerous appearances at festivals from coast-to-coast, piling on the air miles in their reckless pursuit of fun and profit. Their live performances have a reputation for high energy, a playful atmosphere, and unusual audience participation. This is clever, clean comedy for all ages. $18, $16 members.

March 7, 2009: PENDRAGON

March 14, 2009: CINDY KALLET, ELLEN EPSTEIN, MICHAEL CICONE

March 21, 2009: ORRIN STAR

March 28, 2009: ERIC TAYLOR

The March 28 concert will be held at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT.

April 4, 2009: To be announced

April 11, 2009: VANCE GILBERT

April 18, 2009: JOHN McCUTCHEON

April 25, 2009: JACK WILLIAMS

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Folk Music Links

BRANFORD FOLK COFFEEHOUSE
Branford Folk Music Society, First Congregational Church, 1009 Main Street, Branford, CT. 8:00 p.m. For more information call 203-488-7715. Email: branfordfolk@yahoo.com Web: http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/
Jan. 10 - Bob Zentz
Feb. 14 - P.V. O'Donnell and Bonnie and Dan Milner
Mar. 14 - Brian Peters

ACOUSTIC CELEBRATION
Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable Street, Ridgefield, CT. 4:00 p.m. For more information call 203-431-6501. Tickets available on-line at http://www.acousticcelebration.org/ or at Ridgefield Music, 19 Governor St., Ridgefield.
Jan. 25 - Tom Pacheco
Feb. 8 - Martyn Joseph, at St. Stephen's Church, Main Street, Ridgefield
Mar. 29 - Amy Speace

THE ACOUSTIC MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
The Carriage Barn at Waveny Park, 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT. 8:00 p.m. For reservations call 203-972-1895. Email: BarnMusic@aol.com Web: http://www.carriagebarn.org/
Jan. 9 - Pierce Pettis
Feb. 20 - Kathy Hussey

SHAMROCK TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
For reservations, concert locations, or more information call 203-256-8453 or email: tmquinn@optonline.net Web: http://www.shamrockirishmusic.org/
Jan. 11 - Altan (at Fairfield Theatre Company's Stage One), 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call 203-259-1036 for tickets.
Jan. 31 - Tony DeMarco with Ivan Goff and Ryan McGiver, 7:30 p.m. at Newtown Meeting House.

THE LITTLE THEATER
1 Lincoln Street, New Haven, CT. For more information call 203-430-6020. Email: chris@guitartownct.com Web: http://www.guitartownct.com/
Jan. 10 - Carlene Carter, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 11 - Blue Highway, 3:00 p.m.
Feb. 8 - Del McCoury Band, 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 29 - The Tony Rice Unit, 3:00 p.m.

THE SPACE
295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT. For more information call 203-288-6400. Web: http://www.thespace.tk/
Every Tuesday - Open Mic Night, $3 per person, everyone is invited, sign up starts at 7:30 and music begins around 8:00 p.m. There is also a featured performer at 9:30-10:15. All performers get 2 songs. Your songs must be original, no cover songs.

OPEN MIC IN GUILFORD
Open Mic every Wednesday night at The GoodNews Cafe, 2455a Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT. 7:00-11:00 p.m. Hosted by Shel of BlueRock Entertainment. All styles welcome. For more information call Shel at 203-671-5126. Email: Midiman@localnet.com Web: http://www.geocities.com/ctbluerock/

HOUSE CONCERTS IN NORTH STONINGTON
4 Starlight Lane, North Stonington, CT. 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Reservations necessary. Call 860-434-2047 or 860-535-8485.
Jan. 18 - Jerry O'Sullivan, Kathleen Connelly, Bridget Fitzgerald

SONGS FROM THE SOFA
Books & Company, 1235 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT. 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Frank Critelli and free to the public. For more information call 203-248-9449.
Jan. 28 - Andrew Hyra with Frank Critelli
Jan. 30 - Asoals Night, featuring Eric Paradine, The Sawtelles, James Velvet, Russell Shaddox, Mike Lasala, and Shandy Lawson

JITTER'S COFFEEHOUSE
1273 Queen Street, Southington, CT. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. 860-747-1100. http://www.jittersclub.com/
Jan. 9 - Susan Kane
Jan. 10 - Kelly Ravin
Jan. 16 - Cahalen David Morrison
Jan. 17 - Kathy Phillips with Kim Williams
Jan. 23 - Rupert Wates
Jan. 24 - New Earth
Jan. 30 - Alexis Babini
Jan. 31 - Dan DeFonza with opening act Hunter Gray

THE BUTTONWOOD TREE
605 Main Street, Middletown, CT. For more information call 860-347-4957. (Partial listing.) Email: thebuttonwoodtree@gmail.com Web: http://www.buttonwood.org/
First Thursdays - Open Mic with Bob Gotta, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 10 - Lys Guillorn and Elisa Flynn, 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 11 - Jenna Bollard & Lucas Chamberlain, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 14 - "Evening Oasis" Belly-Dance Performance, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 16 - Ken Waldman with Brian Slattery, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 17 - Ken Waldman, Fiddle shows for children and families: for 2 to 7 year olds at 10:00 a.m., for older children at 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 23 - Sonny and Perley (Cabaret Jazz), 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 30 - The Argyle Effect, 7:30 p.m.

SHAPE NOTE SINGING
Participatory community singing of traditional Shape Note music, on the first Sunday of each month, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Wesleyan University, Downey House, 294 High Street, corner of Court and High Street, Middletown, CT. Free event, free parking. Community singing to experience the traditional 4-part music of the New England Singing Masters, carried to the South in the Sacred Harp Hymnal (copies available on loan to singers). Led by Prof. Neely Bruce of Wesleyan's Music Department or other experienced song-leaders. For more information call 860-685-2578.

CHURCH HOUSE CONCERTS
Haddam, CT. For more information call 860-345-8685. Web: http://churchhouseconcerts.org/
Mar. 28 - Danny Schmidt

AUDUBON COFFEE HOUSE
Connecticut Audubon Society, 1361 Main St. (Route 17), Glastonbury, CT. 7:30 p.m. For more information or reservations call 860-633-8402. Web: http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/glastonbury.htm
Jan. 10 - Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters
Jan. 24 - David Sutherland
Feb. 7 - Crossover
Mar. 14 - Gordon Bok

THE VANILLA BEAN CAFE
Routes 44, 169, and 97, Pomfret, CT. 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 860-928-1562. Web: http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com/
Jan. 8 - Songwriter Sessions hosted by Lisa Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 10 - Notorious with Larry Unger
Jan. 11 - Ellis Paul, Cocoa Bean for Kids, 4:00 p.m.
Jan. 11 - Ellis Paul, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 17 - Don White
Jan. 24 - Howie Bursen & Friends, Food Bank Benefit
Jan. 31 - The Delta Generators
Feb. 6 - Open Mic featuring Kala Farnham, 7:45 p.m.
Feb. 7 - Becky Chase
Feb. 8 - Maria Sangiolo, Cocoa Bean for Kids, 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 12 - Songwriter Sessions hosted by Lisa Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 - Sally Rogers
Feb. 21 - Lars and Anders Vercelli
Feb. 28 - Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band
Mar. 6 - Open Mic featuring Kelly Ravin, 7:45 p.m.
Mar. 7 - Mad Agnes (Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones, Mark Saunders)
Mar. 12 - Songwriter Session with Lisa Martin, 7:00 p.m.

OPEN MIC IN COVENTRY
Open Mike on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 138 Snake Hill Road, Coventry, CT. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Knights outreach programs. Refreshments available. All type of music, spoken word welcome. RJ (Ruth & Jim) are your hosts. Ruth O'Neil & Jim Hammitt, Song-a-Day Music Center, 860-742-6878, songaday@hotmail.com

CHENEY HALL
177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT. 8:00 p.m. (Partial listing.) For tickets or more information call 860-647-9824. Web: http://www.cheneyhall.org/
Feb. 20 - Aztec Two-Step
Mar. 20 - Dave Mallett

NORTHWEST PARK CONCERT SERIES
Northwest Park Nature Center, 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call 860-285-1886. Web: http://www.northwestpark.org/
Jan. 10 - Eilen Jewell
Jan. 24 - Zoe Darrow & the Fiddleheads
Feb. 7 - Bob Franke
Feb. 21 - Sonny & Perley
Mar. 7 - The Gnomes
Mar. 21 - Don White

OPEN MIC IN SOUTH WINDSOR
The last Monday of every month, for an acoustic open mic at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum, 783 Main Street, South Windsor, CT. 6:00-6:30 sign up. All forms of music welcome. A piano is available. Hosted by flutist Minta White. For more information call the library on Monday or Thursday: 860-289-1783.

THE FIREBOX RESTAURANT
Sunday Bluegrass Series, 539 Broad St., Hartford, CT. Host: Nick Novia. 5:00-8:30 p.m. 860-246-1222. http://www.fireboxrestaurant.com/
Jan. 4 - HOE

MUSIC FOR A CHANGE
Benefit concert series at the Wilde Auditorium (unless otherwise noted) in the Harry Jack Gray Center at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. (Rte. 189), West Hartford, CT. 7:30 p.m. For ticket purchases and information, call 860-768-4228 or 800-274-8587. Web: http://www.hartford.edu/mfac/ Tickets: http://www.hartford.edu/tickets
Feb. 13 - Latanya Farrell and the Bookman Styles Band
Mar. 6 - Carrie Newcomer
Mar. 13 - Alice Peacock
Mar. 20 - Buskin & Batteau
Mar. 27 - Mark Erelli

CELTIC AIRS
Wilde Auditorium (W) or Millard Auditorium (M), University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. (Rte. 189), West Hartford, CT. Celtic Airs is sponsored by WWUH and is a benefit series for WWUH. 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 800-274-8587 or 860-768-4228. Web: http://wwuh.org/concerts.htm
Jan. 9 - The Outside Track (W)
Jan. 30 - Tony DeMarco Trio (W)
Feb. 27 - Liadan (W)

NIGHTS AT THE BEEKLEY
The Beekley Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT. 7:00 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. show. For tickets and more information, call 860-379-7235. Web: http://www.beekleylibrary.org/
Jan. 10 - Sally Fingerett
Mar. 7 - Richard Julian

ROARING BROOK CONCERTS
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT. 7:30 p.m. For reservations and information call 860-693-0263. Web: http://www.roaringbrookconcerts.org/
Jan. 17 - Bill Staines
Jan. 21 - Open Mike featuring Bonnie Lee Panda
Jan. 24 - Donna Martin
Jan. 31 - Surf Guitar Night
Feb. 1 - Dave Fry, Family & Children's Show, 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 7 - Erica Wheeler
Feb. 14 - Ed Gerhard
Feb. 18 - Open Mike featuring Nat Kennedy
Feb. 21 - Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Feb. 28 - Anais Mitchell & Meg Hutchinson, split bill
Mar. 7 - Stan Sullivan & Jim Mercik, split bill
Mar. 8 - Maria Sangiolo, Family & Children's Show, 2:00 p.m.

DULCIMER FOLK ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
An informal monthly gathering of local folk musicians, including but not limited to players of mountain dulcimer, autoharp, bamboo pipe, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, recorder and others. Varying skill levels, all invited. Meets at 2:00-5:00 p.m. first Saturdays of the month at The Farmington Inn, Route 4, Farmington, CT (I-84 exit 39, Route 4 West). Monthly DF#A Newsletter with notes on events and songs in standard notation with mountain dulcimer tablature. $15 annual dues. Info regarding local dulcimer teachers is available. Contact Don Moore 860-242-3003 or DonSawmill@aol.com for information. Web: http://www.dulcimerfolkct.org/

PEEPTOAD COFFEEHOUSE
North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Road, Foster, RI. 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 401-647-3105. Email: peeptoad@fosteringarts.org Web: http://www.fosteringarts.org/
Jan. 16 - Double bill with Rocky Hollow & Three Tall Pines
Feb. 20 - River Heart
Mar. 20 - The Gobshites with Jim VanGieson & Jennifer Cooke

STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI. 8:00 p.m. For information call 401-457-7147. (Hoot means open mike, call 401-921-5115 for details.) Email: stone@soup.org Web: http://www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com/
Jan. 10 - Chris O'Brien and We're About 9 (duo)
Jan. 17 - Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion
Jan. 24 - The Bluegrass Gospel Project
Jan. 31 - Catie Curtis, opener: Marc Douglas Bernard
Feb. 7 - Chris Smither, opener: The Jason Spooner Trio
Feb. 14 - Antje Duvekot, opener: Allysen Callery
Feb. 21 - Three Tall Pines and The Homegrown String Band
Feb. 28 - Alice Peacock, opener: Ray Cooke

WOODS HOLE FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY
Woods Hole Community Hall, Water Street, Woods Hole, MA. 7:30 p.m. For more information call 508-540-0320. Email: whfms.folk@verizon.net Web: http://arts-cape.com/whfolkmusic/
Jan. 4 - Daisycutter Trio: Sara Milonovich, Greg Anderson, Natalia Zukerman
Jan. 18 - Bill Staines
Feb. 15 - The Old Time Bluegrass Singers
Mar. 1 - Malinky
Mar. 15 - Gordon Bok

MUSIC FOR ROBIN
Robin Blecher Celtic Arts, Inc., Lexington, MA. For more information call 781-862-7837. Web: http://music-for-robin.org/
Jan. 11 - Djärv, St. John's Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA. 3:30 p.m. Concert, plus after the break a Scandinavian dance with instruction.

PVFS SONG AND STORY SWAP
The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society presents a Song and Story Swap on the first Saturday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at The Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst, MA. Open to the public, admission is free, with a donation for the performer requested. People of all ages gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. You can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome. For more information contact Paul Kaplan, 413-687-5002, or Jeff Lee, 413-256-0433. Web: http://www.filbert.com/pvfs/

THE uNi COFFEEHOUSE
Unitarian Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA. 8:00 p.m. For information and reservations call 413-562-3990. Web: http://uNiCoffeehouse.org/
Jan. 10 - The Johnson Girls
Feb. 14 - Small Potatoes (Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso)
Mar. 21 - Gordon Bok

CONCERTS AT THE CAPTAIN'S HOUSE
The Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam, MA. 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information call 413-789-9267.
Jan. 17 - Sean Smith and Janine Sirigano
Feb. 21 - Ellery Klein and friends
Mar. 14 - J. J. Chaisson and friends
Mar. 15 - J. J. Chaisson and friends, 2:00 p.m.

THE LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES
The Hyde Park Library, 2 Main St., Hyde Park, NY. 8:00 p.m. For reservations call 845-229-7791. Email: HPFLConcerts@aol.com Workshops with the artists available.
Jan. 10 - Pierce Pettis
Feb. 21 - Kathy Hussey

NEW YORK PINEWOODS FOLK MUSIC CLUB
The Folk Music Society of New York. Partial listing. For more information call 212-563-4099. Email: nypinewood@aol.com Web: http://www.folkmusicny.org/
* Series Concerts, free to NYPFMC members; 8:00 p.m. at OSA (Organization of Staff Analysts), 220 E. 23rd St., Suite 707, New York City:
Feb. 27 - Andy Cohen
Mar. 13 - Magnolia Sisters
* South Street Seaport Sea Music Concerts, in the Melville Gallery, 209 Water Street. 3:00 p.m. Performers with the NY Packet.
Feb. 1 - Dan Milner's "Irish Pirate Ballads" CD release
Mar. 1 - Joe Stead
* Weekends
Feb. 6-8 - Weekend of Folk Music at Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, NY. http://www.folkmusicny.org/weekends.html

PEOPLES' VOICE CAFE
At The Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th St. (between Madison & Park), New York City, NY. 8:00 p.m. For more information call 212-787-3903. Web: http://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org/
Jan. 10 - Mother-Daughter String Band
Jan. 17 - John Flynn; Greg Greenway
Jan. 31 - Steve Suffet; Anne Price
Feb. 7 - Brooklyn Women's Chorus
Feb. 14 - Rod MacDonald
Feb. 21 - Sally Campbell; Adele Rolider
Feb. 28 - Colleen Kattau & Band; Barry Kornhauser

FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY OF HUNTINGTON
Concerts with local and national performers at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport, NY. Concerts on the first and third Saturday evenings of most months. For information, call 631-425-2925. Web: http://fmshny.org/

HURDY GURDY FOLK MUSIC COFFEEHOUSE
The Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ. Saturday shows are at 8:00 p.m., Sunday shows are at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments are available. For more information call 201-384-1325. Web: http://www.hurdygurdyfolk.org/
Jan. 10 - Cathie Ryan
Feb. 7 - Special Co-Bill: Antje Duvekot & Ellis
Mar. 7 - Nathan Rogers

FOLK PHONES: Southern New England (WWUH): 860-768-5000
New York City: 718-651-1115

ATWATER-DONNELLY: Jan. 17 - Clogging Workshop, Green Rooster Coffeehouse, United Congregational Church, 6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA. 3:00-4:15 p.m. 508-798-3010 http://www.ucc-worcester.org/greenrooster/
Jan. 17 - Green Rooster Coffeehouse, United Congregational Church, 6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA. 8:00 p.m. 508-798-3010 http://www.ucc-worcester.org/greenrooster/
Jan. 31 - Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol, RI. 7:30 p.m. 401-253-4813 http://www.fccbristol.org/
http://www.atwater-donnelly.com/

TONY BIRD: Jan. 10 - First Encounter Coffeehouse, Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA. 8:00 p.m. 508-255-5438 http://www.firstencounter.org/
http://www.mangotime.net/

JONATHAN EDWARDS: Jan. 16 - With Taylor Armerding and Stuart Schulman, Infinity Hall, 20 West Greenwoods Rd., Norfolk, CT. 7:30 p.m. 860-542-5531 http://www.infinityhall.com/
http://www.jonathanedwards.net/

CLIFF HASLAM: Mondays at the Griswold Inn, 36 Main Street, Essex, CT. 860-767-1776 http://maloneandhutch.com/crew/

JUST HARMONY: Feb. 7 - Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT. 7:30 p.m. Benefit concert for Columbus House. Support the winter overflow shelter with multicultural songs of freedom, justice and peace by Just Harmony.

DAVID MALLETT: Mar. 20 - Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd., Manchester, CT. 8:00 p.m. 860-647-9824 http://www.cheneyhall.org/
Mar. 21 - Third Fret Coffeehouse, 2150 Main St., Marstons Mills, MA. 7:30 p.m. 774-269-3834 http://www.myspace.com/thethirdfretcoffeehouse/
http://www.davidmallett.com/

NORTHERN LIGHTS: Jan. 31 - Abby Theatre, Eagle Hill School, 242 Old Petersham Rd., Hardwick, MA. 7:30 p.m. 413-477-6746 http://www.centerateaglehill.com/
Mar. 13 - Me & Thee Coffeehouse, U-U Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead, MA. 8:00 p.m. 781-631-8987 http://www.meandthee.org/
Mar. 14 - St. James Coffeehouse, St. James Church Parish Hall, 8 Church St., Greenfield, MA. 7:15 p.m. 413-772-2213 http://www.stjames-gfld.org/coffeehouse.html
http://www.northernlightsband.com/

P.V. O'DONNELL: Every Wednesday - P.V. O'Donnell hosts a Traditional Irish Music Jam Session every Wednesday night, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Arch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT. All musicians, singers and dancers welcome.
http://www.pvodonnell.com/

DON SINETI: Mondays - Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Education and shanties, mornings and afternoons.

ROGER SPRUNG, HAL WYLIE & FRIENDS: First Saturday of every month except July and August - Folk, Irish, Bluegrass and Traditional Music (instrumentalists welcome to jam), The "Pasta Project" at the United Methodist Coffee House, Newtown, CT. (Exit 10 off I-84, 1/5 mile north.) Dinner 5:00-7:30 p.m., music 8:00-10:30 p.m.

THOMASINA: Jan. 10 - With Lorraine & Bennett Hammond and Rob Brereton, United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St., Torrington, CT. 8:00 p.m. 860-482-2498. Benefit concert for George Haggerty (who was in a motorcycle accident). Snow date is Saturday, January 17, 2009, same time and location.
http://www.thomasina.net/

TOO BLUE: Every second Friday of the month - Liquid Lunch, 434 Howe Ave., Shelton, CT. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 203-924-0200 http://www.liquidlunchrestaurant.com/
http://www.toobluemusic.com/

CT Bluegrass Music Assoc.
1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Student Center, Conn. College, Route 32, New London, CT. 860-859-2696 ctbma@yahoo.com

WHUS/Bluegrass Cafe Jam
3rd Tuesday: 6:30-10:00 p.m., Franco-American Club, 116 Club Road, Windham, CT. 860-455-9400 bluegrasstime@charter.net

Podunk-Yankee Jam
1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday: 7:00-10:00 p.m., E. Hartford Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, E. Hartford, CT. 860-282-8241 crmoss@ci.east-hartford.ct.us

Bristol Nursing Care Center
3rd Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rts. 4 & 272, Torrington, CT. 860-922-5134

Maple Glen
1st Sunday: 2:00-7:00 p.m., E. Killingly Road, Foster, RI. 401-392-1322 elwoodis@aol.com

Also look at http://ContraSENE.tripod.com/ for Contra Dance listings in Southeastern New England, and http://www.CTcontra.com/ for an index to Contra Dancing in Connecticut.

ROUND HILL COUNTRY DANCES
Round Hill Community House, Round Hill Rd., Greenwich, CT (1 mi. North of Merritt Pkwy exit 28). Second Saturday of every month. 8 to 11 PM, basic instruction starts at 7:15 PM. Beginners welcome and bring soft-soled shoes. For more information, call 914-767-0192 or 203-381-9509. Web: http://www.roundhill.net/

CRANBURY COUNTRY DANCERS
Cranbury Community Chapel, Newtown Ave. and Frank St., Norwalk, CT (1 mile west of the Three Bears Restaurant off Exit 41, Merritt Pkwy). 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. American Contra and English Country dancing, 8:00-10:30 p.m. All welcome. No partner needed. Wear comfortable clothing and flat soft soled shoes. For more information contact: 203-226-6681 or 203-373-9320. Email: edwin.potter@snet.net

NEW HAVEN COUNTRY DANCERS
Contra Dances on the first and third Saturdays throughout the year, at the Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford, CT. Beginner's lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes or sneakers. Admission $10.00. Call 203-776-1812 for more information. Web: http://www.ctcontra.com/nhcd/

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Friday nights from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Music School Recital Hall, 100 Audubon St., New Haven, CT. Dances will be taught by Peggy Vermilya. Music by Marshall Barron, Grace Feldman and Margaret Ann Martin with musicians from Marshall's Dance Band Workshops. Admission $8.00. Cheerful dances, friendly community, beautiful music. All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Come with or without a partner. For more information call 203-776-6929.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN MIDDLETOWN
Every Wednesday evening until mid-July from 7:00 to 9:30 at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT. Beginners are welcome. Lessons and Dance $3.00. Soft soled shoes. Contact Lucile at 860-347-0278 or Joyce at 203-238-0694.

HARTFORD COMMUNITY DANCE
Hartford Community Dance sponsors monthly contra dance jam sessions 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Saturdays at the American Legion Post, 275 Main Street, Old Wethersfield, CT. The jams provide an opportunity for new and experienced musicians to learn, play, and enjoy the contra dance repertoire. Players of all instruments are welcome. The jam is most appropriate for "intermediate" and perhaps "advanced beginner" skill levels. For more information, contact Rob at 203-486-2561 or rlindau(at)sbcglobal.net. Web: http://www.hcdance.org/

ALWAYS ON SUNDAY INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING
Dance to the world's music: Sundays at the Masonic Hall, 11 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT. 7:00-10:00 p.m. No partner or experience necessary. Warm-up and basic instruction 7:00-8:00 p.m. on regular dance evenings. Comfortable, clean-soled, low-heeled shoes. Sprung wood floor. Donation $8, or $12 for special events. Refreshments. For more information call 860-521-6440 or 860-742-1035. Web: http://www.alwaysonsunday.us/

THE FARMINGTON FOLK DANCERS
The Farmington Folk Dancers meet on most Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 in Amistad Hall, First Church of Christ, 75 Main Street, Farmington, CT (across from Miss Porter's School on Route 10). Sessions are held during the church program year from September 16 through the end of June. Beginners and people with 'two left feet' are welcome. The cost for the evening is $3.00; refreshments are served. For more information: Kathydncr@aol.com or call 860-747-4711.

CELTIC POTLUCK AND CELTIC BAND
On February 22, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. the Northern Connecticut Vegetarian Society will present a Celtic Potluck and Celtic Band featuring Lisa Furman and BlueFlys. This is an event for everyone including nonvegetarians. Attendees should bring a healthy Vegan Celtic dish (if possible) to share along with a note card listing the ingredients and your name. Vegan means no animal products (zero honey, dairy, meats, or fish). Also, attendees should bring their place setting. A donation of $10 per adult is requested. Children are free. The Carniglia Senior Center, 41 Oak Street, Windsor Locks, CT, is the location for this event. For reservations or more information, telephone Harry at 860-623-8082 or email Harry at veggyharry@aol.com or see http://www.northctveg.org/

NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (NEFFA)
April 24-26, 2009, at Mansfield High and Middle Schools, Mansfield, MA. Dancing, folk music concerts and workshops, family stories, songs, dance and crafts, international food, jam sessions, ethnic dance performances, crafts and folk bazaar. For more information call 781-662-6710. Schedules and info at http://neffa.org/

Internet radio: http://www.folkalley.com/ streaming folk music hosted by WKSU-FM at Kent State University in Ohio.

Also look at http://www.internetfolkfestival.com/ for streaming folk music radio 24 hours a day.

Grassy Hill Radio, http://radio.grassyhill.org/ from Lyme, CT, since 1999.

RadioFolk, http://www.radiofolk.org/ , a schedule of local folk music radio shows on the Internet.

WAMC (90.3 FM, Albany, NY): "Mountain Stage", Monday 9:00-11:00 p.m.
"Dancing on the Air", Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, second Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
"The Tao of Tao", Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, third Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
"Hudson River Sampler", Wanda Fischer, Saturday 8:00-10:30 p.m.
"Thistle & Shamrock", Fiona Ritchie, Sunday 7:00-8:00 p.m.
http://wamc.org/

WCNI (90.9 FM, New London, CT): "Traditions" with Art Dean, alternating with "Bon Temps Rouler", folk/acoustic, Cajun and Zydeco with Bridgett Ellis, Sunday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
http://wcniradio.org/

WCUW (91.3 FM, Worcester, MA): "The Folk Spot", Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
"In the Tradition", Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 5:00-8:00 p.m.

WESU (88.1 FM, Middletown, CT): "Celtic Cafe" with Pat Laffan and Marc Gallagher, Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
"Caterwauling" with Ed McKeon, Wednesday 5:05-6:00 p.m.
http://wesufm.org/

WHUS (91.7 FM, Storrs, CT): "Bluegrass Cafe," Amy Orlomoski and Jim Beaver (alternating weeks), Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. Email: whusbluegrasscafe@gmail.com
"Sunday Night Folk Festival", Susan Forbes Hansen, Sunday 7:00-10:00 p.m.
http://www.whus.org/

WICN (90.5 FM, Worcester, MA): "The Contemporary Cafe" with Nick DiBiasio, Folk, Americana, Acoustic Blues, Thursday 7:00-11:00 p.m.
http://www.wicn.org/

WKZE (98.1 FM, Sharon, CT): "Acoustic Cafe", Rob Reinhardt, Saturday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
http://www.wkze.com/

WMNR (88.1 FM, Monroe, and 91.5 Guilford, CT): "Good Folk", Richard Hageman, Thursday 9:00-11:00 p.m.
http://wmnr.org/

WNHU (88.7 FM, West Haven, CT): "The Folk Show", John Mazza, Barbara Ruth and others, Sunday noon-2:00 p.m. wnhufolk@yahoo.com
Irish music: Saturday 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
"Wild Woman Radio": Saturday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
http://www.newhaven.edu/wnhu/

WPKN (89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT): Ruth Eddy, Thursday 2:00-5:30 p.m.
http://www.wpkn.org/

WSHU (91.1 FM, Fairfield, CT) and WSUF (89.9 FM, Noyack/Greenport, NY): "Profiles in Folk", Steve Winters, Friday 10:00 p.m.-midnight.
"Prairie Home Companion", Saturday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
"Thistle and Shamrock", Fiona Ritchie, Saturday 8:00-9:00 p.m.
"AcoustiConnections", Walt Graham, Saturday 9:00-10:00 p.m.
http://www.wshu.org/

WWUH (91.3 FM, West Hartford, CT): (Also carried by WAPJ in Torrington 89.9 and 105.3, WDJW in Somers 89.7, and WWEB Wallingford 89.9)
"FM On Toast", Sunday-Friday 6:00-9:00 a.m. http://www.wwuh.org/program/music/folk/folk.htm
"UH Radio Bluegrass", Brian Burness, Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
http://wwuh.org/

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