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Branford Folk Music SocietyThe Branford Folk Music Society sponsors the Branford Folk Coffeehouse, a monthly concert of folk music, September through May, at the First Congregational Church, on the green in Branford, Connecticut. The group also holds monthly "house hoots" at members' homes, open to all for informal singing and playing, and produces a monthly newsletter with schedules and information on concerts and folk performers in Connecticut and the region. Branford Folk Music Society members receive a copy of the newsletter in the mail, as well as discounts in admission to our coffeehouse concerts. Become a member of the Branford Folk Music Society. |
The Branford Folk Coffeehouse is in the auditorium of the First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main Street, Branford, CT. To get there, take I-95 Cedar Street exit #54, go south on Cedar Street to the end (crossing Route 1), turn left on Main Street. The Congregational Church is the brick church on the green (on the right). Wheelchair accessible. Concerts begin at 8:00 P.M. Please note our new admission prices: Unless otherwise specified, admission is $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members, and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 203-488-7715. Email: branfordfolk@yahoo.com
Please contact us if you are interested in helping the coffeehouse as a volunteer. In particular, refreshment donations will be welcomed.
If you are wondering if a concert will be held on an evening when the weather is bad, please call 203-488-7715. (There is no one at the church who can give out concert information.) Also, cancellations will be posted on WTNH Channel 8.
Locally baked, CornBread is a lively 5 piece acoustic country blues band featuring 3 guitars, supplemented and traded off with mandolin, Dobro, resophonic guitar, harmonica and standup bass. Their deep repertoire is a mix of American roots standards, signature blues treatments and brilliant renditions of contemporary string classics.
Orrin and the Sultans of String play a wide range from fiddle tunes to topical ballads to western swing, along with storytelling both sharp and droll. Last time we had them there was not an empty seat in the house and nobody left disappointed.
Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. Patrick has written and will be performing a critically acclaimed solo musical theater piece, O'Carolan's Farewell to Music, which brings to the stage the legendary life, the turbulent times and the glorious music of Ireland's most celebrated and beloved musician, Turlough O'Carolan. This is a unique experience that is not to be missed.
Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett joins forces with today's stars of klezmer and bluegrass to explore the shared musical spirit of two genres literally worlds apart. The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny, soulful and footstomping.
Bruce Molsky with guitar, fiddle, or banjo in hand explores traditional music from an astonishingly broad range of cultures. Darol Anger is a violinist, fiddler, composer, producer and educator, who is at home in a number of musical genres.
The Gerard Edery Ensemble, these gifted musicians bring an ancient repertoire to the contemporary stage, while fueling the evolution of Sephardic music with new arrangements and original compositions.
"As an instrumentalist, composer, producer, and arranger who brings both passion and playfulness to his music while respecting the tradition it's rooted in, John Whelan has richly earned the Irish Echo's highest honor for traditional music." - Earle Hitchner.
Sparky Rucker is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller, and author. He accompanies himself with fingerstyle picking and bottleneck blues guitar, banjo, and spoons. Rhonda Rucker is an accomplished harmonica, piano, banjo, and bones player, and also adds vocal harmonies to their songs.
Lorraine and Bennett play in perfect complement. Lorraine Hammond is perhaps the foremost Appalachian dulcimer player in New England, if not the world. Lorraine also plays Celtic harp, banjo, mandolin and autoharp. Bennett Hammond is a superb finger-style guitarist with a penchant for an occasional Hank Williams song. He also plays banjo, mandolin and cittern.
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This 35th Anniversary concert season of the Branford Folk Music Society was dedicated to Sandy and Caroline Paton, founders and owners of Folk Legacy Records to whom we owe so much thanks for their passion and commitment to keeping traditional folk music alive. They always serve as valuable resources for the Society as we put together our concert series. It is with much sadness that we pass along the following to the folk community. Kaelan Paton, 16, son of David Paton and grandson of Sandy and Caroline Paton, has disappeared in a tragic water accident just up river from the town of Falls Village, CT. He disappeared Tuesday afternoon while trying to rescue a friend from the rain-swollen Housatonic River. Our hearts go out to the Paton family. If you wish to comment or send condolences please do so by contacting branfordfolk@yahoo.com. |
Previous concerts at the Branford Folk Coffeehouse
New Board Members SoughtThe Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations to fill at large positions on the Board.
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The Branford Folk Music Society is a member of
the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance,
and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.
| The Branford Folk Music Society primarily books "traditional" and/or "traditions based" acoustic music, rooted in the Anglo-Celtic and/or American folk genres, and other traditional forms, such as Cajun, French Canadian, Klezmer, etc. We are also open to booking "traditions based" performers who write their own material provided their music demonstrates a knowledge and respect for these long established traditions. |
The Branford Folk Music Society posts monthly concert listings on the following web sites and blogs:
Guidezilla.com at http://guidezilla.com/
americantowns.com at http://www.branford.americantowns.com/
Nonprofit Bulletin at http://www.nhbulletin.blogspot.com/
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Branford Folk Music Society T shirts for sale now Pick up one for yourself (and a friend too!) at any of our nine concerts from September thru May. |
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Branford Folk CD Openers Got CD's? Frustrated by that pesky shrink wrap that is so
difficult to remove? |
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
http://www.newhaven.edu/wnhu/
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/
Branford Folk Music Society
P.O. Box 441
Branford, CT 06405
http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/