MUSIC HOME -- Web pages for "Mike's Music List" and Ithaca Music listing

CANAAN MUSIC HOME - associated web pages for [ Mikes-Music ] --- [ Mobile or cell phone calendar ] This web site is maintained by me: Michael Ludgate. I originally started this as a beginner fiddle player who was excited to share everything I learned about folk music with my friends. (more at MySpace.com and Facebook take a look!) To keep myself and the rest of my musician friends organized I started a music email list and this web page. It has really evolved into more than that. It is a valuable networking resource for the musicians: both beginner and expert, amateur and professional. It really only works if you use the information and stay on the list. It also works better if you help: send me your gigs and other interesting music information and I'll get the word out to the rest of the list. For clarification: I maintain 3 email lists; one each for Customers of Ludgate Farms, another for mostly Folk Music [ Mikes-Music ] and a third for outdoor exercise (Cycle and XC-Ski)... if you want to be on any or all of these email lists just let me know at email Mike Hit reload or refresh every time you visit: this page changes often! [ SUBSCRIBE Mikes-Music ] The music email list generates about 1 email per day ... sometimes more ... sometimes less -:) THESE WEB PAGES BEST VIEWED IN FIREFOX

Support the venues that support live music! See the list of live music EVENTS in the right column here (better yet get on the email list). See also the list of VENUES below. With so many great musicians in the Ithaca area, there is no need to go to a club or bar that does not have live music! So, please patronize the bars and clubs that host live musicians! :-)

ABC Cafe
Bound for Glory [Map]
Carriage House Cafe [Map]
Castaways [Map]
Chapter House [Map]
Cornell Music Department
Cornell Folk Song Society
Crossing Borders Radio
CMEMME

Cranberry Coffee BING
Craigslist Music Ithaca

Dryden Cafe
TCCDancers Contra
Felicia's Atomic Lounge
Folkstuff Events
Folkstuff Newsletter
Folkus Concerts - Syracuse
Freeville Music Open Mics
GigKeeper
Giving Tree Cafe
Hands Four Dancers
Haunt
Ithaca College Music
Ithaca Journal Music Listing
Ithaca Times Music Listing
Ithaca Swing Dance
Ithaca Underground
Judy Hyman's Calendar
Lost Dog - Ithaca [Map]
Maxie's [Map]
Nines [MapQuest]
Oasis Dance Club
O'Shanigans
Pourhouse [Map]
Red Newt Cellars [Map]
Rongo T-Burg [Map]
Scale House Brew Pub
The Shop Cafe
Soul Full Cup Corning NY
Sweetspot Lounge
State Theater [Map]
Tioga Trails Cafe [Map]
Wildfire Lounge [Map]

If you are a musician or dancer, however modest or well established, and you have gigs or other music related items of interest that you want posted here: please email me the info! Most of the info that you see on all these pages here gets to me from you all! Examples: open jams, your gigs, new local CDs, dances, music or dance workshops and so on. -m

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:: O'Shanigans ::
http://www.canaaninstitute.org/oshanigans.html
Tim Ball, Phil Robinson, Mike Ludgate

Mon Mar 29th -- ITHACA NY -- O'Shanigans play an Ivy League Dance! O'Shanigans are playing for the Cornell CONTRA DANCE with the fabulous Hilton Baxter calling dances from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at The Appel Commons, Cornell Unibersity, Ithaca NY 14850. Don't miss them this time! Admission $7- (discounts for students!). Bring clean shoes, a water bottle and ALL YOUR FRIENDS! All dances taught, No partner needed. Sponsored by the Cornell Contra Dance Club. O'Shanigans is Phil Robinson on guitar, Tim Ball on fiddle, Mike Ludgate on mandolin and tenor banjo. [ VENUE WEBSITE ][ EVENT POSTER ][ FACEBOOK EVENT ] [ O'SHANIGANS WEBSITE ]

Fri May 14 -- ITHACA NY -- O'Shanigans is booked for an Ithaca area CONTRA DANCE with TCCD. Exact Venue and location TBA!

Thu May 20 -- ROCHESTER NY -- O'Shanigans visit FLOWER CITY! O'Shanigans will be playing for the CONTRA DANCE in Rochester on Thursday May 20th 2010 from 8:00 - 11:00 pm at The Covenant United Methodist Church on 1124 Culver Rd in Rochester NY 14609. TBA will be calling the dances. Sponsored by Country Dancers of Rochester! Admission $7- Don't miss them this time! This is an authentic old New England style venue with a newly refinished dance floor! BRING clean shoes, a water bottle and YOUR FRIENDS! All dances taught, No partner needed. O'Shanigans is Phil Robinson on guitar, Tim Ball on fiddle, Mike Ludgate on mandolin and tenor banjo. [ VENUE WEBSITE ][ EVENT POSTER ][ FACEBOOK EVENT ]

Sat July 3rd -- SYRACUSE NY -- O'Shanigans RETURN to Salt City! O'Shanigans will be playing for the CONTRA DANCE in Fayetteville on Saturday July 3rd 2010 from 8:00 - 11:00 pm at The United Church of Fayetteville on 310 E. Genesee Street in Fayetteville, NY. TBA will be calling the dances. Sponsored by Syracuse Country Dancers! Admission $7- Don't miss them this time! This is an authentic old New England style venue with a newly refinished dance floor! Bring clean shoes, a water bottle and YOUR FRIENDS! All dances taught, No partner needed. O'Shanigans is Phil Robinson on guitar, Tim Ball on fiddle, Mike Ludgate on mandolin and tenor banjo. [ VENUE WEBSITE ][ EVENT POSTER ][ FACEBOOK EVENT ]

Sat Aug 21 -- This date has been reserved for a private party (a wedding with a contra dance). Tentative.

NEWS! O'Shanigans has been invited to perform at the Ontario Center for Performing Arts - in Oswego NY for a contra dance in the fall of 2010. We are settling on a date now!

The O'Shanigans perform Celtic and World Fiddle tunes suitable for general entertainment and contra dances. They currently combine skills of two of Ithaca's most experienced open music jam leaders with an incredibly talented young fiddler native to the Finger Lakes region. The O’Shanigans is: Phil Robinson on guitar (Ithaca Bluegrass jam leader, multi-instrumentalist, accomplished guitarist ...), Tim Ball on fiddle (Contrapasso, Tunescape, IC violinist ... ) and Michael Ludgate on mandolin (Canaan jam leader, Waltz jam originator, Cornell Middle Eastern Ensemble ... ). O'Shanigans was originally started by Phil to satisfy a fun Saint Patrick's Day gig. The musical members shift and change a bit as time passes, but Phil and or Mike are usually at the core. Yes you guessed it; the name was coined as a spin off on the word shenanigans and that first Irish gig! They have not lost their sense of humor even when they hit a few bumps in the road!

More about O'Shanigans on their website http://www.canaaninstitute.org/oshanigans.html

Lizzy Picciallo
Her new CD is on sale at Ludgate Farms starting Aug 28th

Progressive, innovative, rockin' songs with a jazzy edgy vocal style that

Lizzy's new CD - on sale at Ludgate Farms!

will make you think and move. In 2007 Lizzy's debut album 'Drawing Triangles' won Ithaca, New York's, Jimmy award for best female vocal performance and also received an honorable mention as best solo album of the year. Lizzy studied classical composition in Rhode Island before moving to Ithaca to develop her career as a professional singer/songwriter. For the past five years Lizzy, had been playing in and around Ithaca, generating a solid fan base with her unique antifolk stylings. Lizzy is currently on the road. Her second album 'Lunatic Fringe' is soon to be released and will feature guest musicians from all over the US.

You can also check out Lizzy's music at myspace.com/lizzypicciallo

or come out to a live show!

A: Sorry. I explain this now and then, but not every time. YFN is an
abbreviation for "Your Friends and Neighbors", an open acoustic folk
band (open meaning it is a pick up band of whoever shows up). We play
every Monday night on the Ithaca commons all summer long for contra
dancers and for various other - usually public events like fundraisers
and festivals....

Monday nights in the summer we usually play with no set list for the evening. We work from a rough list of about 200 tunes. Sheet music is available on this website: see "sheet music".

For more structured events, like a Friday dance or a major festival, we try to come up with a plan, a set list: a smaller list of tunes to focus on. Remember: Just becase it is an open band (and it IS very friendly and open) does not mean it cannot have some structure like a set list or plan for the evening! :-)

The Flies’ new album, Until the Ocean, is their first since the passing of

their beloved bass player of 17 years, John Hayward, in 1997. Recorded at Electric Wilburland, Pyramid Sound, and the band’s Gray House, it was mixed by Canadian, Kevin Doyle (Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison, Ron Sexsmith, Alannah Myles, and many more) and mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in Manhattan.

The band is excited to celebrate the album release with Ithaca in a free, outdoor concert, Thursday, June 12 on the Commons in downtown Ithaca from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

MaineFolkMusic recently reviewed his new 2008 CD, “able Baker

Charlie & Dog saying: “It seems Joe Crookston can hardly set a foot wrong these days. Several of his songs have made it into the finals of some of the more prestigious national songwriting competitions; John Lennon, Mountain Stage, Great American Song Contest. The audience at the 2007 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival named him one of the Top 3 “Most Wanted” Emerging Artists. This honor landed him a spot on the 2008 Falcon Ridge Preview Tour, commencing in May, 2008… Joe Crookston’s star is rising. Versatile songwriting, excellent musicianship and a charismatic stage presence should earn him a permanent place on the national folk scene”. Rodger Nichols of The Dalles Oregon Chronicle wrote, “This is not just reviewer's hype... ....This guy is flat out good.” For more information about Joe visit: www.joecrookston.com

Here's a rare note from Mac Benford, he's usually too busy playing music It's About Time - Newest Ithaca Old-time recording

to write! "I thought you might be interested to know that I have a new CD, just recently released (see the attachment). It’s a collaboration with my long-time musical pal, John Hoffmann, and it features our two bands, The Haywire Gang and UpSouth,. as well as many duets by me and John. Thanks for your interest and support -Mac Benford"

It's About Time features John Hoffmann and Mac Benford, two powerful musicians in their first recording together. On 22 tracks, John and Mac demonstrate their versatility, with fiddle-banjo duets, banjo-guitar duets, twin banjo tunes, ballads and hot old-time fiddle tunes. Joining Mac and John on three tracks is Randi Beckmann. This trio forms the hot dance band UpSouth. Another trio configuration featured on this album is The Haywire Gang, which includes John, Mac and Paula Bradley (guitar, banjo uke & vocals). The Haywire Gang is featured on nine tracks.

After swapping a few CD’s, Emily and Sophia met to sing in a stairwell on

Glass of Water - latest recording now at Ludgate Farms

the Cornell University campus and were delighted and shocked to find they couldn’t tell their voices apart. Now as “Glass of Water,” they sing a wide range of traditional and traditionally-based tunes, including ballads from Appalachia and the British Isles, shape note hymns, and anything they can arrange for tight treble harmonies. "They have a remarkable knack for creating distinctive arrangements and weaving intricate vocal lines. Their blithe singing shows a deep affection and respect for their eclectic sources."

"All the Other Fine Things includes some of our favorite traditionals that we've been singing for years, and some newer arrangements of songs by contemporary composers and singer-songwriters. From the chilling harmonies of "The Summer Day" to the spunky lyrics of "Who's Gonna Shoe", we think you'll really enjoy this mix! The entire album is the two of us singing acapella, with a few surprises thanks to Will Russell at Electric Wilburland." http://www.glassofwatermusic.com/
Another New local CD Now Available at Ludgate Farms!

Here is a list .... I keep the inventory at the Canaan Rd music jam space, but I can ship them or bring them to the family store or to Monday night's for pick up ... sale of these books helps support this web space and the music email list. I can deliver books to the Friday dance or the Monday dance in the summer. If you email me in the evening, I can have your tunebook at Hanshaw Rd the next morning!

Pig Ankle Rag

One of the tunes we play “Pig Ankle Rag” was revived by this band: The Highwoods String Band – I found this article online; “Any time the word "revival" pops up in connection with a given style of music, it often seems to be the case that a certain tension develops between those who take an academic, preservationist approach, with recital-style performances, and those who seek to recapture the original spirit of the music as something that was done for the sheer joy of it. In the case of the resurgence of interest in the old time string band music of the Appalachians that took place in the '70s, it would be unfair to say that even the most serious and academic of the folklorists and collectors weren't also having a good time playing the music, but when it came to making sure everyone was having a good time, there was nothing quite like seeing the Highwoods String Band. As banjo player Mac Benford liked to say, it was, "all about FUN - fun for us and fun for our audiences."” [ the remainder of the article is really interesting! http://www.spun.com/music/artist-biography.jsp?id=831004 ] Another article here http://www.funkyside.com/macbenford/

Selin and Harris - Photos of Troy’s latest hand built mandolin [ here ]

Banjo for SALE 5-string http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1347#1347

New - mp3s and videos of tunes that are in the YFN tuneset http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1380#1380

DANCE FLURRY! Car pool, room share, schedule http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1344#1344

OUT NOW - New Old-Time CD! "It's About Time" Ithaca’s newest old-time music recording is on sale now at Ludgate Farms on Hanshaw Road. Here's a rare note from Mac Benford - he's usually too busy playing music to write! "I thought you might be interested to know that I have a new CD, just recently released. It’s a collaboration with my long-time musical pal, John Hoffmann, and it features our two bands, The Haywire Gang and UpSouth,. as well as many duets by me and John. Thanks for your interest and support -Mac Benford" More info with pic http://www.ludgatefarms.com/musicnt.htm

Folks might enjoy the "Red Hot Chili Pipers" doing a high-energy sendup of a Queen classic on the bagpipes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrvHnYpwkk -Phil R [yeah, that's bluegrass jam leader, Phil ] I just clicked - this is a blast - ha! -m :-)

Buying your way to guilt free consumption – an easy out for our consumptive culture? Check this out http://www.terrapass.com/ As an organic and natural products retailer, I know I will stock some of these type of things [ for example http://specialevents.com/eventtools/green_chocolate_120307/ ] and I bet they will sell … I am also confident that the money will go to worthy environmentally minded projects. But still - there is something not quite right about folks being able purchase their way out of the guilt of destroying their planet … why not just drive a greener car … or ride a bike? Turn off a light, use less hot water … that sort of thing? Hmm … but what the heck do I know?

Podcast from DC contra band - From a subscriber: "I thought you might be interested in an online resource I recently found. It's a website that's helpful for learning contra dance tunes. Once a month, they post a podcast of the tunes that were played at a dance in Washington DC, played by an open band. The website (or podcast info) provides the name of the tune, a page number of a tune book, and the key of the tune. Here's the link: http://www.openbandonline.com/Open_Band/Welcome.html -Debbie R"

This article of interest is from Fiddler Magazine - Old Time Fiddle Traditions in New York State By Jim Kimball - http://www.fiddle.com/issues/win9798.html#oldtime a snippet here …

“ … With the completion of the Erie Canal in the 1820s and an influx of new East coast urban influences across New York State, the old contra dances gradually gave way to a fad for the somewhat newer square dances (the cotillions or quadrilles) along with a succession of couple or "round" dances (e.g. waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and by the early 20th century, two steps and fox-trots). Locally, rural dancers tended to hang on to only a few of the contra standards, preferring instead the variability and spontaneity of sets of squares along with a handful of popular round dances. Favorite contra dances in one region or another of New York included "Opera Reel," "Money Musk," "French Four," "Crooked-S," "Lady Washington," "Portland Fancy," and "The Virginia Reel." The Opera Reel was particularly popular in some regions, as the Hod Case diaries note from an 1879 dance south of Caledonia … “

Music and poetry competition: A Celebration by and for Area Folk & Acoustic Musicians, Poets and Others in Tribute to The 25th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes National Forest http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1295#1295

Tune updates for the YFN tune set http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1205#1205 the entire tune set is on the web page. Poke around on the “tunes and mp3s” local …

Gigs: Musicians! Send me your gigs and I’ll list ‘em here on this newsletter.

The State Theatre

For more information about the State Theatre and the 2007-2008 season, please contact Dan Smalls at 607.277.8283 or dan@stateofithaca.com.

Discover A Whole New State! www.stateofithaca.com

Five2
alt folk harmonies
The debut record, Sweet End, available now at Ludgate Farms! :-)

official site: http://www.five2.net
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/five2

Felicia's
http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php

Felicia is on Facebook (www.facebook.com),
MySpace (www.myspace.com/atomicfelicia) and
Flickr (www.flickr.com/groups/atomicfelicia)

For more information on Lounge happenings, check out our website at
www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php. Also, Felicia is on MySpace
(www.myspace.com/atomicfelicia) and Friendster
(www.friendster.com/atomiclounge). That rascal Eesah also has his very
own blog which is sure to amuse and offend (he is a dog after all)
(www.myspace.com/eesahdog).

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON: DRAWN FROM NATURE

With an original music score by Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus, AMERICAN MASTERS John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature, will be broadcast nationally on the American Masters series on PBS Check local listings.

For more information about the film please visit:

http://www.thirteen.org/pressroom/search.php?keywords=audubon&x=0&y=0

A Production of Thirteen/WNET New York and Florentine Films/Hott
Productions, Inc. Produced by Lawrence Hott and Diane Garey. Directed by Lawrence Hott. Written by Ken Chowder. Edited by Aaron Vega. Creator and Executive Producer of American Masters: Susan Lacy. 54 Minutes. Closed Captioned.

AMERICAN MASTERS John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature

Energetic, gifted and vain, Audubon was self-taught and self-made, the
illegitimate son of a French sea captain and Haitian servant girl. From
the Caribbean and the French countryside, he eventually settled in the
American South at age 21. After failed business efforts and bankruptcy,
he pursued his true passion - finding, shooting and drawing birds -
ultimately realizing his dream of publishing The Birds of America, the
monumental collection of 435 life-size prints, many now fetching more
than $100,000 each at auction.

GigKeeper
http://www.gigkeeper.com/gigs/index.php
New web site for musicians

GigKeeper is designed to simplify the management side of playing in bands. GigKeeper keeps track of gigs, bands, parts, players, and most importantly, who's available to play which parts for which gigs. GigKeeper automates such things as: Tracking the scheduling status of gigs, Tracking the availability of players, Tracking guest players (or subs) for a gig, Maintaining mailing lists for bands and gigs and Advertising the band and its gigs. [ it's FREE and locally produced ]

Friday May 25 – Live Music in The Alley every Friday starting 5/25
Sunday May 27 – Liz Stahler and Nathan Duprey www.lizstahler.com,
www.nathanduprey.com

Friday June 1 – The Local Boys play The Alley
Sunday June 3 – Dami www.myspace.com/shoheen
Friday June 8 – The Hogwashers (aka Soul Twang) play The Alley
Sunday June 10 – Adrianne www.adrimusic.com

Looking for something to do on Monday nights when Felicia’s is closed?
Try the HAZELNUT KITCHEN in Trumansburg who recently opened where
Simply Red was. Good bistro atmosphere, excellent food. Or drive a
tad bit farther to SIMPLY RED who re-opened at Sheldrake Point
Vineyards on the lake. They have live music with Richie Stearns and
friends on Monday nights. Nice.

WVBR'S Bound For Glory

From May 13 through June 17, Bound for Glory will be Albums from the
Studios. Give Phil a call at 607-273-2121. Next Live Bound for Glory folk concert broadcast? June 24. There are six live Bound for Glory shows in the summer.

WVBR live on the web -- streaming audio
Sunday nights from 8 to 11, with live sets at
Cul de Snack, the Cafe at Anabel Taylor Hall
8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 [ CampusMap ]

Musicians & Singers wanted:
moved to the forum here
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewforum.php?f=6

"Donation suggested"

Here's is my little rant on commenting about how expensive it is ... just some thoughts ...

first .. if you have ever tried to run any kind of business or even a non-profit (non profits aren't legally allowed to loose money) the cost of everything just keeps going up: gas, oil, labor, carpets, polyurethane for the dance floors and so on.

second .. the musicians do deserve at least travel expenses for their efforts (I know we all love to play and will do it for free, because it is so much dang fun, but we have to put gas in that thing that got us there too!)

another .. it's often not really just a suggestion or a donation at all. The organizer of the particular event may likely be avoiding conflicts with the 'authorities' such as a zoning ordinance that does not allow a "dance hall" but will allow non-profit "social gatherings"... or a bar owner who doesn't want to scare off his 'regulars' ... so they might say 'donation' but you are expected to pay your way ... -:)

so .. just shell out the (usually very reasonable) fee and help support good clean, honest fun and folk music! -:)

Music Forum
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/

CARPOOLS, FESTIVALS, CLASSIFIEDS!

OK. After watching polls and listening to feedback from

subscribers, I have decided to open the forum up one notch. I will make it so anyone who knows the link can read the messages - this will increase the usefulness of the forum to this folk music community. But: you must register and login to post messages. Also you must register in such a way that I know who you are (to keep pranksters out): either make your login name really obvious (like mine) or use the same email as you use for the (MikesMusic) listserve or send me a message so I know who you are. If I can't figure out who you are: I will delete you. But DO PLEASE register - this opens up the networking options for jams, gigs carpools etc.

The Folkus Project
The Folkus Project folk & acoustic music for Syracuse & Central New York! All concerts start at 8:00

Joe Cleveland, Artistic Director
http://folkus.org/
joe@folkus.org
(315) 457-2290

Music Festivals

SUMMER FESTIVALS! -- INFO & Car-pooling

The Horse Flies

Little bits of news from us to you, Horse Flies friends…

RECORDING
Mostly what we’re up to is working on a new album. Really. Almost daily. Shooting for a fall release :--)

PERFORMING
We’re doing a few live performances this season … mostly regional, but we’ll be playing in California in September for the first time in many years. Hope some of you can join us!

*Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series on the Commons, August 16, Ithaca, NY
*Millpond Festival, September 15, Bishop, CA
*Corning Museum of Glass, October 18, Corning, NY

MYSPACE
We've been messing around on MySpace recently. We finally have a Horse Flies page up with music and some videos we hope you'll enjoy. We've posted the Hush Little Baby video some of you may remember and some live performance too. Richie and Judy also have their own MySpace pages with their own "stuff". Come visit us out there! :--)

http://www.myspace.com/thehorseflies
http://www.myspace.com/richiestearnshorseflies
http://www.myspace.com/judyhyman

MORE
Jeff and Judy scored a documentary titled John James Audubon: Drawn by Nature about the nature artist. This is currently scheduled to air nationally at 9:00 on July 25. But don't trust that date and time ... check your local listings

The calendar part of the newsletter ....

Due to time constraints, I generally update this calendar grid only once per week. If you want the latest information including late breaking gig listings and cancellations, you really should be on the email list - it is about 1 message per day. Next week's and months future listings [ here ]

It is never too late to add your gig. if you are a musician or venue booking manager; just email me! [ for maximum exposure the more notice the better ].

Tue Jan 01	Musicians! Send me your gigs - michael@canaaninstitute.org?subject=music_calendar_listing I am happy to list gigs and open music events on my newsletter and calendar. Here is what I ask for (well, ideally): PLEASE USE THESE GUIDELINES http://www.ludgatefarms.com/musicnt.htm#listings
Sat Mar 13	Priscilla Herdman, justly known for her richly lyrical voice and talent for finding wonderful songs, both topical and sweet, gives a Cornell Folk Song Society concert at 8 pm, SATURDAY, 13 MARCH 165 McGraw Hall, Cornell Arts Quad. Tickets: Ithaca Guitar Works, Ludgate Farms, GreenStar, Bound for Glory, online www.cornellfolksong.org/ . Info: website or 607-279-2027. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?p=1322
Sat Mar 13	BING NY -- Contradance in Binghamton Saturday, March 13, 2010 7.00 - 10.00 pm Live music by Salt Potatoes (from Syracuse) Katy Heine, caller (from Ithaca) General admission $7, Students with ID $3, Families $17. Please bring clean shoes to change into for dancing (see the complete Shoe Policy at http://www.binghamtondance.org/shoe.htm) Check (and bookmark!) our new website and event calendar, visit http://www.binghamtondance.org/calendar.htm Please note special English Country Dance events coming up, listed on the same calendar page. For introductory information about contradance (or the other styles sponsored by Binghamton Community Dance) simply click on the appropriate link on the left side. Telephone 607-722-3104
Sat Mar 13	CAMDEN NY -- Trinity Community Coffee House -- Rick Kimball and Lisa Murphy - Familiar Mood/Soul Music 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 - TCCH -- more info on the forum http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3228#3228
Sat Mar 13	Family Fare musical returns to the Kitchen Theatre -- Rachel Lampert's wacky 50s sing-a-long Gilbert & Sullivan musical is back on the Family Fare Stage http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3207#3207
Sat Mar 13	NEW BERLIN NY -- LOCAL SEISIUN band will play delightful Irish traditional acoustic music in an informal relaxed atmosphere for the New Berlin Arts Forum, at Chase Community Center (aka Terrace Heights Center), New Berlin, NY. $10.00. Details and further info, call or email Bonnie Jean Bauer, 607-847-9747, bjbauer@frontiernet.net. LOCAL SEISIUN consists of: Steve Eisenberg, whistle/flute/bodhran; Kathy Shimberg, fiddle; Jean Withrow, concertina; Jim Haggerty, whistle; Rob Grassi, mandolin & tenor banjo. Sat., March 13, -- 7 to 9 pm:
Sat Mar 13	OLEAN NY -- CONTRA DANCE: Olean Community Folk Dance http://stcds.com 7:30-10:30 pm SAT. MAR. 13 Admission $6 adults, $2 for children 14 and under St. Stephens Episcopal Church 112 S. Clinton St. (Go around the church and park in the back) Olean, NY No experience or fancy footwork necessary. All dances taught with ease and fun by Sarah VanNorstrand. Music by Tunescape including the talented Nadine Dyskant on flute. Special appearance by the Flying Sock Monkeys! Young musicians from Bolivar-Richburg School playing fiddle, accordion, djembe, whistle, and dulcimer. http://stcds.com
Sat Mar 13	The Dance and Life of Eva Tanguay with live music by Mary Lorson and the Soubrettes - March 13 by Cornell Cinema at Willard Straight Hall, 7:15 pm http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?t=918
Sat Mar 13	Benefit for Trumansburg Farmers Market Pavilion Project, Saturday, March 13th 4-8 p.m. Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd. (Rt.89 - across from the girl scout camp). $10/person; $20/family. Free valet parking. "Help us raise funds to build timber-frame pavilions for the Trumansburg community. Join us for silent & live (with Peggy Haine) auctions while enjoying great food (by Simply Red and Word of Mouth catering, among others) and music (by Jeb Puryear & Friends, Nate & Kate, The Yardvarks, and T-burg High School Jazz Band). For event schedule and auction item listings, see www.Trumansburg-NY.gov" ARTICLE HERE http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/
Sat Mar 13	Zydeco at the Pourhouse -- Put on your dancing shoes for dining and Zydeco. The Zydeco Trail Riders Mar 13 2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Pourhouse , 19 West Main Street , Trumansburg , New York , 14886 http://honkingduck.com/dp/node/2279
Sun Mar 14	Annie Ol' Thyme will be providing music for 'St. Baldrick's Day', Mar. 14th at the Candor American Legion, Canor NY 1:00-3:00, maybe longer. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Emergency Squad are teaming up to host a St. Baldrick's fundraiser on March 14th at the Legion. St. Baldrick's is an organization that raises money for children with cancer. People go out and get sponsors to have their heads shaved and we will be shaving the heads on the 14th. The event will be from 1:00-5:00.
Sun Mar 14	BAINBRIDGE -- JAM -- New Jam session in Bainbridge New York. Open Acoustic Jam Every Sunday afternoon at the SUSQUEHANNA CAFE from 2:00 to 7:30. Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Old time, Celtic, etc. The Susquehanna Café is located on Route 7, just one mile East of the village of Bainbridge. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3170#3170
Sun Mar 14	Black Walnut at Maxie's - live music every Tuesday and Sunday 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- Black Walnut Band http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355362098816
Sun Mar 14	BREAD AND BONES on WVBR'S Bound for Glory -- Been trying for a while to set up a date with this talented and flexible Vermont-based trio. Homemade songs that feel like they are part of the folk tradition, and real traditional songs as well, performed with verve and excellent harmonies. http://bread and bones.com Sunday night 8 to 11 pm live sets at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 pm at Anabel Taylor Hall on Cornell Campus Ithaca NY - FREE - Kids are always welcome. Refreshments are available. Broadcast live at WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, also web stream http://wvbr.com Presented by long-time host Phil Shapiro.
Sun Mar 14	CANDOR NY -- Annie Ol Thyme will be providing music from 1:00-3:00, maybe longer...depending on how many heads need shaved! -- "Be a HERO for Kids with Cancer: Go ahead – throw vanity out the window. We dare you to experience the boldness of being bald while raising funds for life-saving childhood cancer research. As of this writing (Feb 19) there are 13 people signed up to have their heads shaved at the St. Baldrick’s Event at the Candor American Legion on March 14th. WE NEED MORE HEADS to shave. Men, Women, Teens and Children around the globe shave their heads each year to show solidarity with the 160,000 kids diagnosed with cancer each year. The Candor American Legion Family and Candor EMS are proud to host a St. Baldrick’s Event in Candor on March 14th. This event will take place at the Candor American Legion beginning at 1:00 and ending at 5:00." FULL STORY CONTACT INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3209#3209
Sun Mar 14	Family Fare musical returns to the Kitchen Theatre -- Rachel Lampert's wacky 50s sing-a-long Gilbert & Sullivan musical is back on the Family Fare Stage http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3207#3207
Sun Mar 14	JAM -- Old Time Jam every Sunday late afternoon. This open jam floats around the Ithaca area to various jammers homes and has a separate email list. Email Mike L or Tom R for more info. This jam stays in one key for the entire session. The key changes each week. This week's key is ... "Key of A, I think."
Sun Mar 14	Kenny T. & Mad Dog -- Finger style Blues and Blues Rock -- Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:00pm - 6:00pm Americana Vineyards and Winery, 4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken, NY Live Finger style Blues and Blues Rock. Featuring: Kenny T. - rhythm, lead guitars and Vocals, Mad Dog - rhythm, lead guitars and Vocals, Ash Broadwell - Bass, Britt Killen - Drums. FACEBOOK EVENT http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=340256381481
Sun Mar 14	Roberson is Music! --- Concert featuring: Hope Grietzer, Jim MacWilliams, Curt Osgood, John Wobus March 14th 1-4 pm Roberson Museum, Front St at Riverside, Binghamton, NY
Sun Mar 14	ROCHESTER NY -- Contra and English Country Dance Series http://www.rochestercontra.com/ Sunday, March 14th, from 3:30-5:00PM, will be an English dance in preparation for the Jane Austen Ball. There will be recorded music and several different callers. This is a great opportunity to learn the dances that will be done at the ball, and it is highly recommended for infrequent or new English dancers.
Sun Mar 14	Sunday at Felicia’s -- NICK BULLOCK (of the band REVISION) will be playing at solo show at Felicia's at 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- NICK BULLOCK. A rare solo show with Nick Bullock. For the past eight years Nick has crisscrossed the country on tour with his Ithaca-based band, Revision, playing over one hundred and fifty shows a year. Nick's East Coast upbringing has indelibly stamped his musical style, evident in everything from his New York City lyrics to his North Carolina picking. $5 pizzas, $1 off menu cocktails. No cover. www.myspace.com/nicholasbullock
Mon Mar 15	BAINBRIDGE NY -- Pre-St. Patrick's Day session/seisiun at Susquehanna Cafe, Rte. 7, one mile east of Bainbridge, NY, hosted by Steve Eisenberg. Special menu includes corned beef & cabbage. Beer/wine/etc. available. Lovely atmosphere & proprietors, down-home. Further info, call Steve, (607)-467-5472 or (607)-237-9299, or email paper929@tds.net. Mon., March 15, -- 5:30 to 8:30 pm:
Mon Mar 15	JAM -- Irish Session -- from Marie De Mott Grady: "My cousins and I are starting a session down at The Shop on Seneca St. (around the corner from College Town Bagels). We're playing Mondays from 7:30 pm on - Come play if you have time and please spread the word." http://theshopcafe.com/?page_id=7 photo http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3724319&id=270945187764
Mon Mar 15	JAM -- acoustic jam at The Scale House Brew Pub Ithaca NY 7-9 pm http://www.scalehousebrewpub.com/
Mon Mar 15	The Cornell Contra Dance Club will have its first dance in Willard Strait Hall Memorial Room, on Monday night 3/15, 7 PM to 10 PM, Nancy Spero will be calling, to music by the Scale House Irregulars. Everybody is invited! The cost is $4 for students, and $7 for others. MORE INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3262#3262 -- New info from Dennis: "Nancy Spero is calling, and Here and There is playing (Twy, Jerry, John, Wash, Nora, Cindy and Sue). There is limited parking behind Willard Strait, but there should be plenty of room in the three parking lots below Annabelle Taylor Hall (enter the lower two via South Avenue, at the intersection of Stewart Ave and Campus Rd)."
Tue Mar 16	Alicia Dale and Bill Ring at the Giving Tree Cafe, 310 Stewart Ave. Ithaca, NY 7:30 to 8:30 pm followed by the Tuesday Night Open Mic at 9:00 pm. Signup for open mic starts at 8:45 pm http://beyondabc.weebly.com/ ThIs will be every Tuesday in March (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) -- from Bill: "This Tuesday March 16 at the Giving Tree Cafe Alicia Dale and I will be joined by Entwyned (Twy Bethard and John Paolillo). The other Giving Tree listing you already have remain the same. (That’s Alicia and I on the remaining 2 Tuesdays this month and Ironwood this coming Friday.)"
Tue Mar 16	BING NY -- JAM -- Java Joe Jammers - every Tuesday night starting around 7:30 pm and running until 10 or 10:30 depending upon who shows up (have to be done by 11pm.) It's an open acoustic jam that features traditional fiddle & banjo tunes, some singing, and welcomes all styles and instruments. Held at the Cyber Cafe West, 156 Main Street, Binghamton. www.cybercafewest.com
Tue Mar 16	ELMIRA NY -- Elmira College: The Encore Series presents the Andy Statman Trio on Tuesday, March 16, at 8:00 p.m in the Gibson Theatre. A 2008 Grammy nominee, Statman is one of his generation’s premier mandolinists and clarinetists; this virtuoso was chosen to lead Itzhak Perlman’s klezmer album. Statman helped invent the language of progressive bluegrassa and went on to rediscover klezmer music. Admission $10 , Seniors $8, Students $6, Under 12 $5 607-735-1853
Tue Mar 16	JAM -- Irish Session at the Chapter House weekly. Starts around 8:00 pm http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=2089#2089 and http://www.chapterhouseithaca.com/
Tue Mar 16	Maxie's has live music every Tuesday and Sunday 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- Long John at Maxie's http://honkingduck.com/dp/node/2248 Let them shuck the oysters while you dig the Tights.
Tue Mar 16	OPEN MIC -- Giving Tree Cafe 310 Stewart Ave Ithaca, NY http://beyondabc.weebly.com/ -- "Join us every Tuesday for Giving Tree Cafe Open Mic Nights. Open to all types of performance, bring your instruments, your voice, your jokes, whatever you wish for your 15 minutes. Sign up begins at 8:45, and space fills quickly. Come early and enjoy some dinner (served until 9) or enjoy appetizers, pastries and coffee drinks throughout the evening. Tell your friends, and bring them along, as each week we bring you open mic night at Giving Tree Cafe."
Wed Mar 17	BING NY -- Annual Celtic Music Celebration -- Now in its 13th year South Side tradition in Binghamton continues. On St Pattys Day, join Curt Osgood on dulcimer, Amy Shapiro on fiddle, Dan Ragan on whistles and RJ Siegers on banjo and guitar as they present reels, jigs, hornpipes, airs and more at Whole in the Wall. Whole in the Wall is Binghamtons premier venue for healthful and natural foods cuisine. A special menu with favorites for the occasion will be available. The music is 11:30-3pm at Whole in the Wall, 43 So. Washington St. Binghamton. For more info see www.wholeinthewall.com.
Wed Mar 17	Djug Django at Wildfire Ithaca 6:00-9:00 pm http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ithaca-NY/WildFire-Lounge/144229581885
Wed Mar 17	ELMIRA HEIGHTS NY -- Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Doolin' O'Dey----a new instrumental celtic trio emerging from the Ithaca area. Traditional celtic reels and jigs, original tunes in the celtic tradition, with just a touch of old tyme. Featuring Jerry Drumheller on fiddle, Ceili S. Murphy on whistles and keys, and Nora Starr on guitar. At The Star Lite Room --- Lake Road, Elimira Heights NY --- March 17th 7:00-9:00pm
Wed Mar 17	JAM -- Open Jam at Mike's workshop on Canaan Rd every Wednesday - The focus is Celtic, American and world fiddle dance tunes suitable for contra and square dances. Newcomers always welcome. All instruments: Fiddles, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos and etc are welcome! Sheet music and MP3's available. This is the Ithaca area's longest running contra fiddle tune jam and the launching point for many new bands and jams! EVERY Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 pm interrupted by occasional special events -- INFO: WORKSHOP SCHEDULE and DIRECTIONS TO http://www.ludgatefarms.com/mus_jamcann.html FACEBOOK GROUP http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=346116175882
Wed Mar 17	Kitchen Theatre Opera -- Women and Their Telephones begins with Brad Hougham and Amanda DeMaris in THE TELEPHONE by Gian Carlo Menotti, then Deborah Lifton takes the stage with the deeply dramatic solo turn LA VOIX HUMAINE by François Poulenc. Four performances will be gracing the Kitchen Theatre stage March 17, 18, 20, and 21. FULL STORY TICKET INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3248#3248
Wed Mar 17	Manning, Hodgson, & Grietzer at Maxies Supper Club for St. Patrick’s Day – Wednesday, March 17 from 6 to 10pm -- Celebrate St. Patricks Day at Maxies Supper Club while enjoying some fine Irish music with fiddlers Rick Manning and Hope Greitzer accompanied by guitarist Tom Hodgson. Maxies will be serving corn beef and cabbage, other celtic delights and a great selection of draft beers. Join us!
Wed Mar 17	Osgood, Shapiro, Wobus, Ragan and Craver -- Irish music on dulcimer, fiddle, whistle, concertina, keyboard and more! March 17th 700pm Vestal American Legion 118 South Jensen Road Vestal, NY (607) 797-2290
Wed Mar 17	SUSQUEHANNA PA -- BLACK SAGE band helps celebrate St. Patrick's Day at P.J. O'Hare's Irish Family Restaurant & Pub, 191 Riverside Drive, Susquehanna, PA, (570)-853-3347. Further details, emaill Bonnie Ingerson, n3qck@yahoo.com. Wed., March 17, -- 6 to 11 pm:
Thu Mar 18	Kitchen Theatre Opera -- Women and Their Telephones begins with Brad Hougham and Amanda DeMaris in THE TELEPHONE by Gian Carlo Menotti, then Deborah Lifton takes the stage with the deeply dramatic solo turn LA VOIX HUMAINE by François Poulenc. Four performances will be gracing the Kitchen Theatre stage March 17, 18, 20, and 21. FULL STORY TICKET INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3248#3248
Thu Mar 18	ROCHESTER NY -- Contra and English Country Dance Series http://www.rochestercontra.com/ Thursday, March 18th will be a Contra dance with caller Sarah Van Norstrand and music by Tunescape!
Thu Mar 18	ROCHESTER NY -- Contra Dance -- Sarah Van Norstrand calling, music by Tunescape March 18th 8pm-11pm Thursday, Covenant United Methodist Church, 1125 Culver Rd (at Parsells) Rochester, NY 14609 $7 http://www.rochestercontra.com/
Fri Mar 19	Contra Dance every Friday at Bethel Grove Community Center ITHACA NY -- 8 pm $6- dance FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31552309563 AND http://www.ludgatefarms.com/mus_dance.html AND http://canaaninstitute.org/photos/TCCD_Insert_current.pdf -- Mar.19: Pamela Goddard w/ Contrapasso. A perfect duet between fiddle and piano!
Fri Mar 19	East of Earth - Alternative rock cafe band -- Dryden Community Center Cafe One West Main Street 607-844-1500 drydencafe.org Fri. 3/19 7-9pm
Fri Mar 19	Friday at Felicia’s with Common Railers CD release party: "The Spark" www.commonrailers.com 5:30-8:30 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- The Common Railers sound ranges from more traditional folk and bluegrass, to singer-songwriter, pop and americana. Songwriting is shared by guitarist Peter Glanville and mandolin, banjo and accordion player Gordon Rowland, who often collaborate on the band's original material. Upright bassist Mike Costello and drummer Shane Hartman add intricate grooves to the bands original material. You can often hear Chad Crumm's soaring fiddle lines or funky banjo solos adding the finishing touches to the songs.
Fri Mar 19	Friday Jazz Happy Hour at Oasis Dance Club - live music and dancing - http://www.ithacaoasis.com/ --
Fri Mar 19	Ironwood at the Giving Tree Cafe, 310 Stewart Ave. Ithaca, NY 8 to 10 PM http://beyondabc.weebly.com/ Fri Mar 19
Fri Mar 19	JAM -- Bluegrass Jam - http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3103#3103 at LONGVIEW 6:30 - 8:30 pm every other Friday
Sat Mar 20	BING NY -- Cranberry Coffeehouse http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3087#3087 and http://web.mac.com/cranberrycoffeehouse/Cranberry_Coffeehouse_Site March 20 - Rob Seigers and Friends
Sat Mar 20	BING NY -- Rob Seigers and Friends. Launch into spring with the energetic and versatile banjo player Rob Siegers and some of our Cranberry favorite musicians. The Southern Tier is a virtual gold mine of folk talent. March 20: 7:30-10 p.m., Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton (next to Lourdes Hospital), $8 admission. Instrumentalists, singers, story tellers and dancers are encouraged to share their talent during the middle set (limit of 5 minutes). cranberrycoffeehouse@yahoo.com
Sat Mar 20	CORNING NY -- Valley Folk Presents: Anne Hills as part of the Women in the Arts Festival -- Saturday, March 20 2010, 7:30 PM Concert at Drake House at 171 Cedar Arts, Corning NY (Corner Cedar and First Streets) Admission: $12 cash or checks at-the-door only; Children 14 and under free with adult; ½ price Students (Full-time College/High School) and Wheelchair Occupants. Jam session at 6 pm before the concert http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3233#3233
Sat Mar 20	Kitchen Theatre Opera -- Women and Their Telephones begins with Brad Hougham and Amanda DeMaris in THE TELEPHONE by Gian Carlo Menotti, then Deborah Lifton takes the stage with the deeply dramatic solo turn LA VOIX HUMAINE by François Poulenc. Four performances will be gracing the Kitchen Theatre stage March 17, 18, 20, and 21. FULL STORY TICKET INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3248#3248
Sat Mar 20	Mar 20 - Mar 28 is Cornell spring break http://www.cornell.edu/academics/calendar/
Sat Mar 20	Mother-Daughter String Band - Lyn Hardy, Abby Newton and daughters Ruth Ungar Merenda & Rosie Newton March 20, 2010 171 Cedar Arts Center, Corning, NY 14830 (corner Cedar and First Streets) 7:30 pm Valley Folk Music concert series MORE INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=2729#2729
Sun Mar 21	BAINBRIDGE -- JAM -- New Jam session in Bainbridge New York. Open Acoustic Jam Every Sunday afternoon at the SUSQUEHANNA CAFE from 2:00 to 7:30. Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Old time, Celtic, etc. The Susquehanna Café is located on Route 7, just one mile East of the village of Bainbridge. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3170#3170
Sun Mar 21	JAM -- Old Time Jam every Sunday late afternoon. This open jam floats around the Ithaca area to various jammers homes and has a separate email list. Email Mike L or Tom R for more info. This jam stays in one key for the entire session. The key changes each week. This week's key is ...
Sun Mar 21	Kitchen Theatre Opera -- Women and Their Telephones begins with Brad Hougham and Amanda DeMaris in THE TELEPHONE by Gian Carlo Menotti, then Deborah Lifton takes the stage with the deeply dramatic solo turn LA VOIX HUMAINE by François Poulenc. Four performances will be gracing the Kitchen Theatre stage March 17, 18, 20, and 21. FULL STORY TICKET INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3248#3248
Sun Mar 21	Maxie's has live music every Tuesday and Sunday 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html
Sun Mar 21	On MARCH 21 and 28, Bound for Glory will be Albums from the Studios. Give Phil a call at 607-273-2121. Later on this Spring: PEARLS AND SWINE, JEFF DAVIS AND DAVE RUCH, DAN BERGGREN and more. Sunday night 8 to 11 pm Broadcast live at WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, also web stream http://wvbr.com Presented by long-time host Phil Shapiro.
Sun Mar 21	OWEGO NY -- Martha Gallagher on harp: Owego United Presbyterian Church Corner of North Ave and Church Street, Owego, NY. March 21, 2010 Sunday 3:00pm-4:30pm: -- Martha is an explorer of and recognized innovator on the harp. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of what many believe to be the parameters of acoustic harp music with her gutsy blues, spunky jazz, and unique song interpretations. At the same time, her love of traditional Celtic music has been highlighted in performances with six-time Grammy winners, The Chieftains. An innovative premiere of her original work arranged for Celtic harp, voice, and taiko drums marked a world's first in performances. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?t=917
Sun Mar 21	OWEGO NY -- New England Style Contra and Square Dance featuring Long John and the Tights. Time: 4-7PM at Tioga Trails Cafe', corner of Lake & Main, Owego. All dances taught and prompted by caller Bob Nicholson. Beginners welcome. Come with or without partner. General Admission, $7; students & seniors (55+), $5; family maximum, $15. Info: http://dance.clarityconnect.com/owegocontra.html or Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 687-7195. Event date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sun Mar 21	ROCHESTER NY -- Contra and English Country Dance Series http://www.rochestercontra.com/ Sunday, March 21st will be an English dance with music by the Striking Strings and Tom Bohrer calling.
Sun Mar 21	Sunday at Felicia’s with Johnny Dowd www.johnnydowd.com 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php
Sun Mar 21	SYR -- Bruce Molsky WORKSHOP and CONCERT at Kellish Hill Farm Mar 21 -- Bruce Molsky. Sunday, March 21. Fiddle workshop (all levels) 3-5pm. Solo Concert 7-9:30pm. Kellish Farm. 3192 Pompey Center Rd. Manlius, NY 13104. 315-682-1578. $30 workshop/$20 concert/$45 both. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3224#3224

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Tracy Grammer Concert -- 8 pm Sat Nov 7th 2009 at 165 McGraw Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY. Sweet, wild fiddling and vocals, guitar and mandolin; stunning originals and the mystical, old-time postmodern journey-songs of Dave Carter. Tickets at: Ludgate's, Ithaca Guitar Works, Bound for Glory, online http://www.cornellfolksong.org/ Info: 607-279-2027. Admission: $15 advance/$17 door; $3 rebate for members, seniors, teens. Cornell students $10/$12. Children free. NEWS ARTICLE http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?p=1234

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