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Traditional
Music is Alive and Well in New York
We run concerts, weekends, classes, singing parties, and get-togethers,
all with an emphasis on traditional folk music of all flavors. For more
information, including how to join or get a free newsletter, see About Us. (Javascript
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- Special Note:
Our Series
Concerts are FREE to all fulltime students under age
23
and to all
young people under 18 years of age.
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As well as the events listed below, we have
regular Gospel & Sacred Harp Sings
and Singing Parties,. See newsletter for
details. Request
a sample copy of our newsletter
mini (half-page) flyer listing upcoming events (PDF, 390K)
mini (half-page) flyer for eisteddfod (Oct. 16-18) (pdf 220K) Eisteddfod information page
July
- Wednesday 1 July: Folk Open Sing,
7-10 pm. Join
us on the first Wednesday of each month for an open sing. Bring your
voice, instruments, friends, neighbors, and children. Drop by for a
couple of songs or the whole evening. At the
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture,
53 Prospect Park West (basement), Brooklyn (near 2nd St.). Directions:
F train to 7th Ave.; Q train to 7th Ave.; 2/3 train to Grand Army
Plaza. Hosted by Ethical Culture/Good Coffeehouse, FMSNY, Alison
Kelley, and Frank Woerner. Info: : 212-636-6341, or Laura,
718-788-7563.
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Newsletter Mailing; Sunday, 5 July; 7 PM; (note changed date from 7/7.) We need your help to mail out the next
Newsletter. Join the important band of volunteers that sticks the stamps and labels and staples the pages to mail out our
monthly newsletter. In Jackson Heights (Queens). Right near
the “74 St” Station of the #7 line or the “Roosevelt-Ave-Jackson
Heights” Station of the E,F,V, and R trains. (Cats in residence.) info:
718-426-8555 or
e-mail (javascript must be enabled for e-mail links
to work) 
- Friday 10 July: Beppe Gambetta;
8 pm. At the West Side Arts Coalition, Broadway Mall Center Island at
96th and Broadway Tickets available at the door, General Concert
Admission $15; Members, $12. Children and Full-time students $6. Info
and reservations: 718-672-6399.
Beppe
Gambetta is one of the true master innovators of the acoustic guitar.
Building on his Italian roots and love of American country and
bluegrass music, Beppe’s music is a deep dialogue between these
traditions. His playing and singing stand out for their intimate
emotions, communication, sobriety humor, and thoughtfully developed
tone. Beppe has played at major venues and festivals throughout Europe
and North America, appearing with such greats as David Grisman, Doc
Watson, Norman Blake, and Bela Fleck. His musical achievement is
recorded in eleven CD’s, DVD’s, and teaching books. Steve Wildsmith of The Daily Times
sums up critical acclaim for Beppe Gambetta, “Get him on a stage and
his fingers speak a language all their own. After all, he’s not known
as the ‘Italian King of the flatpick guitar’ for nothing.”
- Saturday 18 July: Chantey
Sing,
8pm at South St Seaport. Bring instruments, voices and songs.
Co-sponsored and hosted by the Seamen's Church
Institute at 241 Water
St. NYC.
Directions: A & C trains Broadway/Nassau St., and J, M, Z, 2,
3, 4, 5, Fulton St. Walk
down Fulton St and make a left on Water St. small donation requested.
718-788-7563.
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