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.

JULY 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 is now closed for the summer. We will reopen on September 12.

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Folk Music Links

CHIRP 2009
Concert Happenings in Ridgefield's Parks (CHIRP), a series of free summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. 7:00 p.m. Web: http://www.Chirpct.org/
June 30 - Amy Speace and the Tearjerks
July 2 - Harry Manx
July 7 - Martyn Joseph
July 9 - The Synergy Brass Quintet
July 14 - Crooked Still
July 21 - Slaid Cleaves
July 23 - Stonehoney
July 28 - Old School Freight Train
July 30 - The Fairfield Counts
Aug. 4 - The Duhks
Aug. 11 - Dana Fuchs Band
Aug. 13 - The McDades
Aug. 18 - Eliza Gilkyson
Aug. 25 - C.J. Chenier and His Red Hot Louisiana Band
Sept. 1 - April Verch

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/
July 21 - Mary Bergin, house concert

THE SPACE
295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT. 7:00 p.m. For more information call 203-288-6400. Web: http://www.thespace.tk/
Every Tuesday - Open Mic Night, everyone is invited, doors open at 7:00 p.m., and music begins around 8:00 p.m. There is also a featured performer at 9:00. All performers get 2 songs. Emphasis on original 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/

SMALL TOWN CONCERT SERIES
For more information call 860-526-4777. Email: malematthew@comcast.net
Web: http://www.myspace.com/smalltownconcertseries
July 10 & 11 - "The Chester Music Festival", at the Chester Meeting House and Gazebo, 4 Liberty Street, Chester, CT. Friday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Featured artists to include: Lauren Agnelli, Dave Rave, Ebin-Rose, Moving Target Jazz Band, Roadside Manor, sayWHAT?, the STCS House Band, and more. Free admission. Sponsored by the Small Town Concert Series, with help from Acousticmusic.org, Guilford CT and Wyeth Architects, LLC of Chester.

JITTER'S COFFEEHOUSE
1273 Queen Street, Southington, CT. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. 860-747-1100. http://www.jittersclub.com/
July 10 - Kelly Ravin
July 11 - Chris McGovern and City Streets Country Road band
July 17 - Anna Dagmar, with Shotgun comedy show
July 18 - Stuart Ferguson with Lori Diamond

THE BUTTONWOOD TREE
605 Main Street, Middletown, CT. 8:00 p.m. For more information call 860-347-4957. (Partial listing.) Email: thebuttonwoodtree@gmail.com Web: http://www.buttonwood.org/
July 3 - Fernandito Ferrer, 7:30 p.m.
July 11 - The Collin Wade Jazz Quartet
July 17 - Lost Acres String Band
July 18 - Spencer & Sparks
July 24 - Miles Nasta & Ricky Duran
July 31 - 19 Strings, for reservations call 860-347-4957

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. For further information about Shape Note traditions and publications go to http://www.fasola.org/

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/
July 3 - No open mic
July 4 - Closed
July 9 - Songwriter Sessions, 7:00 p.m., host Jenny Goodspeed, Rick Berlin, Dennis Caraher & Phil Henry
July 11 - Bonnie Lee Panda
July 18 - Don White
July 25 - Roy Book Binder
Aug. 1 - David Jacobs-Strain
Aug. 7 - Open mic, featuring Frank Critelli, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 8 - Ray Cooke
Aug. 13 - Songwriter Sessions, 7:00 p.m., host Lisa Martin, Jacqueline Bartlett, Sue Menhart & Eric Paradine
Aug. 15 - The SophistiCats
Aug. 22 - Mary Fahl
Aug. 29 - Erica Wheeler

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/
Aug. 1 - Tom Rush

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. Hosts: Nick Novia and Joe DeLillo. 5:00-8:30 p.m. 860-246-1222. http://www.fireboxrestaurant.com/
July 12 - TrueGrass
July 26 - Rowan Brothers with Sue Cunningham
Aug. 2 - David Davis and the Warrior River Boys
Aug. 9 - Silver Dagger Bluegrass
Aug. 16 - Nick 'n Dick and the Rank Stranglers (Stanley Tribute)
Aug. 23 - BigAppleachia
Aug. 30 - (to be announced)
Sept. 13 - Tony Watt and Southeast Expressway
Sept. 20 - Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters

CELTIC AIRS
Wilde Auditorium, 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
July 3 - Bua
Aug. 7 - Pipeline
Aug. 21 - Tommy, Moya and Fionan Sands

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/
Oct. 10 - Mustard's Retreat, Stan Sullivan
Oct. 17 - Paul Geremia
Oct. 31 - Patrick Ball

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/

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/
Sept. 12 - The Johnson Girls

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/
* South Street Seaport Sea Music Concerts, at the Seaport Museum Building, 12 Fulton St., NYC. Performers with the NY Packet.
June 30 - Nanne and Ankie and the Hudson Crew, 6:00 p.m.

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/

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

ATWATER-DONNELLY: July 5 - Summer Concert Series, East Ferry Memorial Square, Jamestown, RI. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Free. 401-423-7260
July 12 - Barrington Town Hall Lawn, Barrington, RI. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Free. 401-247-1925
July 14 - July Strawberry Concerts, Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Martha-Mary Chapel, Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 978-443-1776 http://www.wayside.org/
July 22 - Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Free to the public but call to reserve seats. 401-739-5440 x126
July 25 - Foster Old Home Days, Foster, RI. 12:00-3:00 p.m. 401-392-9200 / 647-5476
Aug. 14 - North Kingstown Free Library, Outdoor Family Program, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown, RI. Free. 6:00-7:15 p.m. 401-294-3306 http://www.nklibrary.org/
Aug. 30 - With Pendragon and other performers, Labor and Ethnic Heritage Festival, Slater Mill Historic Site, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI. 12:00-5:00 p.m. Free. 401-725-8638 info@slatermill.org http://www.slatermill.org/
http://www.atwater-donnelly.com/

BARNACLE: Aug. 1 - Free concert at the Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Road, Niantic, CT. 7:00 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Smith-Harris Commission and the Friends of the Smith-Harris. The concert will be on the lawn (or in the barn in the event of rain). Bring picnics and enjoy this exciting group. For more information, call 860-739-0149.

JONATHAN EDWARDS: July 4 - Greater New Bedford Summerfest, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, MA. 508-979-1745. With Taylor Armerding and Stuart Schulman. http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com/
July 23 - Sounds of Summer Concert, Town Green, Main St., E. Hartford, CT. 6:00 p.m. 860-528-1458. Free. With Taylor Armerding and Stuart Schulman. http://www.ehccc.com/
July 26 - Jonathan Edwards Winery, 74 Chester Maine Rd., North Stonington, CT. 6:30 p.m. 860-535-0202. With Northern Lights. http://www.jedwardswinery.com/
Aug. 8 - Scituate Harbor Heritage Festival, 123 Front St., Scituate, MA. 3:30 p.m. set. With Taylor Armerding and Stuart Schulman. http://www.scituatechamber.org/events_heritage.html
http://www.jonathanedwards.net/

FULL GAEL: July 5 - Outdoor Concert Series, Caisse Park, Route 195, Willimantic, CT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. 860-423-0493
July 18 - Outdoor Concert, Beacon Falls, CT. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
July 20 - West Hartford Farmers Market, Whole Foods, West Hartford, CT. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
July 25 - Hartford Irish Festival, Irish-American Home, Glastonbury, CT. 3:00-5:00 p.m.
http://fullgael.com/

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

LAST FAIR DEAL: July 8 - Concert on the Litchfield Green, Rt. 63, 202 & 118, Litchfield, CT. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free. Rain location: Litchfield Firehouse, RT 202, Litchfield, CT.
July 14 - Pompey Hollow Park, Ashford, CT. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Free. Rain location: Senior Center.
July 16 - Concert Sponsored by Friends of Main Street, East End Park, Route 44, Winsted, CT. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free.
July 29 - Concert on Huntington Green, RT. 108, Shelton, CT. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free. Rain date: July 30.
http://www.lastfairdeal.com/

DAVID MALLETT: July 11 - Tricorn Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA. 7:00 p.m. 978-369-5310 http://www.thoreausociety.org/
http://www.davidmallett.com/

NORTHERN LIGHTS: July 26 - Jonathan Edwards Winery, 74 Chester Maine Rd., North Stonington, CT. 6:30 p.m. 860-535-0202 With Jonathan Edwards. http://www.jedwardswinery.com/
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 McKinnon's Irish Pub, 114 Asylum St., Hartford, CT. All musicians, singers and dancers welcome. 860-524-8174
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.

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/

GAIL WADE: July 4 - With Turning Point, Mineral Springs Bluegrass Festival, Leonard Road, Stafford Springs, CT. 860-684-2993 http://www.mineralspringscampground.com/
July 9 - With Turning Point, Southbury Green Mall Gazebo, Main St., Southbury, CT. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
http://www.gailwade.net/

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

ISRAELI DANCING
Not your bar-mitzvah/wedding-type Israeli dances! We do circle dances, line dances, and partner dances to a Middle Eastern beat. Dance incorporates many elements of Swing and Salsa. Every Thursday night, Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, CT. No partner or experience necessary. Beginner dancing from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. Both sessions include teaching. $7.00. Light refreshments. For more information, contact Yossi at 860-985-7550 or hilulimusa@gmail.com

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. http://www.nmsmusicschool.org/

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING BEGINNER LESSONS
Come to the beginner session of international folk dance and learn a variety of dances each session. There is a primary focus on dances from Israel and Eastern Europe. No experience is necessary. You may drop in for a one-hour lesson any Wednesday beginning at 7:15 p.m. No prior registration is required. Sessions are held at the Heathtrax Fitness & Wellness Center, 8 Devine Street, North Haven, CT. Please contact larry1dance@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

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. Wear comfortable, clean-soled shoes. Donation $8, and $5 for students. Refreshments included. 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.

GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST
July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, MA. July 3rd, concert on the Custom House stage beginning at 6:30 p.m. July 4 and 5, between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. the festival expands to six stages in the National Park. See http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com

WOMEN AND THEIR MUSIC
July 11, 2009, at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 77 Forest St., Hartford, CT. (Rain location: Visitor Center at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.) Nzinga's Daughters, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Horizon Blue, 2:15-3:15 p.m.; Dana Pomfert, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Concert is free. Tour the historic Harriet Beecher Stowe House with paid admission. Raffles, games and family fun. If sunny, bring a picnic and lawn chair. This event is made possible by a grant from the Evelyn W. Preston Fund, Bank of America trustee. 860-522-9258 x 306. Web: http://www.horizonblueproductions.com/

FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL
The 21st Falcon Ridge Folk Festival will be held on July 23-26, 2009 at Dodds Farm, just off Rt. 22 north of Hillsdale, NY, on County Rt. 7D). Featuring Abi Tapia, Amy Speace, Beth Molaro, Blue Moose & The Unbuttoned Zippers, Bob Malone, The Clayfoot Strutters, Cliff Eberhardt, Country Spice, Dan Navarro, Doc Scanlon, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Ellis Paul, Falcon Ridge House Band, Folk Arts Quartet, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams, George Marshall with Wild Asparagus, Girlyman, The Hickory Project, Hoopoe The Clowne, Janis Ian, Jay Mankita, John Flynn, Jon Vezner, Jim & Madeline Christensen, Karen Savoca, Kathryn Wedderburn, Kathy Mattea, Kim and Reggie Harris and Magpie, Lisa Haley & The Zydekats, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Mecca Bodega, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Notorious, Oneside, Patti O'Brien Melita, Paul Rosenberg, Pamela Means, Ralph Sweet, The Refugees, Ryan Montbleau Band, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Steve Zakon-Anderson, Stonehoney, Susan Werner, The Storycrafters, Tidal Wave, Tracy Grammer. For tickets call 866-325-2744. Web: http://www.falconridgefolk.com/

LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL
July 24-26, 2009 at the Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA. Free admission. The largest free folk festival in the nation is happening once again this summer in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Lowell Folk Festival has brought an international array of folk music, ethnic foods, craftspeople and artisans to New England every summer for more than 20 years. Dates/times: 7/24, 6:40-10 p.m.; 7/25, Noon-10:00 p.m.; 7/26, Noon-6:00 p.m. Phone: 978-970-5000. Web: http://www.lowellfolkfestival.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/

WAPJ (89.9 and 105.1, Torrington, CT): Folk and roots show, Barrie Soucy, Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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): "Caterwauling" with Ed McKeon, Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
"Celtic Cafe" with Pat Laffan and Marc Gallagher, Saturday 6:00-7:00 a.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
The Music of Ireland: Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
"Wild Woman Radio": Sunday 9:00-11:00 p.m.
http://www.wnhu.net/

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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The Celtic Calendar which lists events within 100 miles of Boston is on the Internet at http://music-for-robin.org/. Click on the link Calendar Part 1 or Part 2. It is updated weekly. For a free e-mail subscription to the calendar, send your request to bhockett@music-for-robin.org.

Folknotes is published monthly by the Sounding Board, Inc., an all-volunteer non-profit organization. We include listings for folk music concerts, festivals, radio programs, etc., that occur in Connecticut and the southern New England area. We can sometimes include flyers in the printed version of the newsletter for a small donation ($20 per side, must provide camera-ready artwork or a computer file); please contact the editor at 203-272-8404 as far in advance as practical. We also accept folk music related classified ads from Sounding Board members with no charge. The deadline for the printed version of the newsletter is the 20th day of each month.

Send events listings and other newsletter-related mail to the editor:
Brent Hall
460 Wallingford Road
Cheshire, CT 06410
Email: bshall@folknotes.org

If you are an artist interested in playing at the Sounding Board Coffeehouse, please contact:
Janet Steucek
668 Main Street
Cromwell, CT 06416
Email: folkie43@sbcglobal.net

Directors of the Sounding Board: Brent Hall, President & Treasurer; Charles Eirmann, V.P. & Secretary; Jerry Jacques, Director of Operations; Janet Steucek, Booking and Publicity.

Web site maintained by Brent Hall

URL of this page: http://folknotes.org/index.htm