
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.
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.
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January 17, 2009: NERISSA AND KATRYNA NIELDSThe 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 GERHARDStacy 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. |
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February 7, 2009: RED MOLLYThis 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 28, 2009: THE ARROGANT WORMSThe 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. |
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The March 28 concert will be held at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT.
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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/
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.
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