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CANAAN MUSIC HOME - associated web pages for [ Mikes-Music ] --- [ NEW! Mobile version of the calendar for your cell phone or PDA here http://ludgatefarms.com/mobile01.html ] 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 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 -:)

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Visual index to the following web pages [ here ] **NEW**

ABC Cafe
Back Porch News
Bound for Glory [Map]
Common Ground
Carriage House Cafe [Map]
Castaways [Map]
Chapter House [Map]
CNY Social Dance Calendar
Cornell Folk Song Society
Crossing Borders Radio
Cranberry Coffeehouse - BING
Dryden Cafe
TCCDancers Contra
Felicia's Atomic Lounge
Folkstuff Events
Folkstuff Newsletter
Folkus Concerts - Syracuse
Freeville Music Open Mics
GigKeeper
Hands Four Dancers
Haunt
Ithaca Journal Music Listing
Ithaca Times Music Listing
Ithaca Swing Dance
Judy Hyman's Calendar
Lost Dog - Ithaca [Map]
Maxie's [Map]
Nines [MapQuest]
Pourhouse [Map]
Red Newt Cellars [Map]
Rongo [Map]
Soul Full Cup Corning NY
State Theater [Map]
Tioga Trails Cafe [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

The Juno and Felix-nominated trio of powerhouse players, who came together seven years ago, just wrapped up an extensive tour of Australia,

which included a gig at the prestigious Port Fairy Folk Festival. It was their second trip to the continent after playing another key festival there – Woodford – in 2005. In the past two years, Genticorum has appeared at numerous other prestigious events too, including Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Rainforest Music Festival in Malaysia, Tonder Folk Festival in Denmark, Vijlandi Folk Festival in Estonia, the Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt and the Rishon LeZion Spring Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel. They've also showcased at WOMEX and toured Denmark, New Zealand and the US.

In addition, the past few years have seen the band build a solid fan-base at home in Canada, where their first two recordings, Le Galarneau and Malins Plaisirs were huge sellers on the folk festival circuit. Thus, the upcoming launch tour for their splendid new CD La Bibournoise (Roues et Archets / Fusion III) will be a particularly momentous occasion.

La Bibournoise builds on Genticorum's trademark sound, which combines

precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar and bass accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Sometimes it's hard to believe there are just three band-members! As with the group's two previous CDs, the album combines rollicking covers of traditionalQuebecois folk songs with a collection of original instrumentals written in the traditional style. La Bibournoise also introduces new sounds as Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand joins Pascal Gemme on violin for some groovy Quebecois twin fiddle on the "le Pommeau" set. As for the traditional numbers, they range from a piece about a monk who sneaks his lover into a monastery to a song about an ensemble of birds and rodents who provide food and music for a poor couple's wedding – until a cat interferes. It's little wonder that the band seems to have so much fun performing the songs, and that audiences have so much fun hearing them! May 22nd at Canaan Rd 7:00 pm !!

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!

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

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Sun May 11	Black Eyed Susies - CD Release Party at Felicia’s 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php It's the Black Eyed Susies cd release party, celebrating the completion of their new full-length cd, "Jugs of Gin." The Black Eyed Susies are a local all-girl old-time/Americana string band who have been lassoing audiences with their lonesome cowgirl tunes and exquisite three-part harmonies since February 2007. Jiamie Pyles has a voice reminiscent of Gillian Welch and a "true home-grown Appalachian" guitar-strumming style. Leah Houghtaling adds vocals and a unique claw-hammer-meets-melodic-experimental banjo style. Amelia Sauter plucks the bass strings resonantly and sings with a voice that has been described as "wicked old-school country." Come celebrate with the Susies and get yourself a copy of the hot new cd! NO COVER.
Sun May 11	Blue Skies playing for Shuck and Jive Sunday at Maxies 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html
Sun May 11	Finger Lakes Chamber Chamber Ensemble Mother's Day Concert http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1644#1644
Sun May 11	From May 11 through June 15, 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 22. There are six live Bound for Glory shows in the summer. We will welcome back, among others, THE SILLANPAA FAMILY from Finland.
Sun May 11	Old-Time Jam 4-7 pm - Southern style American fiddle tunes - the venue floats around to participants' homes. Banjo and fiddle friendly (alternate tunings) as the jam changes key each week and stays on that key each session. Newcomers welcome. More info: Email Mike Ludgate or call Tom Ruscitti at (607) 272-6368. Tom maintains an email list with location and directions.
Sun May 11	Ron White at the State Theatre - 2nd show added as 1st listing sold out http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1444#1444
Sun May 11	Ted Oberhause 11:00 am jazz at the ABC Cafe 308 Stewart Ave Ithaca 277.4770 http://www.theabccafe.com/music.php
Sun May 11	The Nines Acoustic Open Mic Night, Ithaca, every Sunday, 9 pm until midnight (or until they're done) Freeville Music records at the Nines almost every Sunday. http://openmic.freevillemusic.com/
Mon May 12	Local Harpist Myra Kovary is playing in NYC at the United Nations building! http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1624#1624 "The UN will broadcast a live webcast of the celebration for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Monday, May 12, 2008. The webcast should also be available permanently in the UN archives. I will be playing my harp in the General Assembly Hall from 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm and the official meeting will be from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm. For those of you who cannot join us in New York, please tune in to the webcast at 12:45 pm at http://www.un.org/webcast See you there!" -Myra Kovary www.myrakovary.com
Mon May 12	Swing Dance - Swingin' to the Blues Jam Blues, R&B & swing music with the live band blues jam! 2nd Mondays: 9-12am College town: The Nines, 311 College Ave, Ithaca, NY West Coast, Lindy, Jitterbug, and just mess around social dancing to great live music! $4 cover
Mon May 12	Swingin' Dance to the Blues Jam -- Blues, R&B & swing music with the live band blues jam! 2nd Mondays: 9-12am College town, The Nines, 311 College Ave, Ithaca, NY - West Coast, Lindy, Jitterbug, and just mess around social dancing to great live music! Cost: $4 cover
Tue May 13	Greg Grodem & Pat Barrie play blues at The Pourhouse in Trumansburg NY at 7 pm http://tburgpourhouse.com/mc
Tue May 13	Guitar League meeting with special guest Pablo Cohen http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1670#1670
Tue May 13	Irish Ceili Dancing 7 pm -9 pm at Anabel Taylor Hall One World Room (Basement) Cornell Campus Instruction and calling provided by Pat Kane $5.00 admission, seniors and students $3.00 IRISH Session Thread http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1612#1612 -- last dance until this FALL! Come dance!
Tue May 13	Irish Session - Chapter House in Ithaca NY - Weekly Jam - starts late this week - see Irish dancing listing - http://www.chapterhouseithaca.com/
Tue May 13	The Evil City String Band is playing for Chicken Fried Tuesday at Maxies 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html
Tue May 13	The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival marks its 20th Anniversary with a 23-date “MOST WANTED ARTISTS” preview tour with: Lindsay Mac, Joe Crookston & Randall Williams at The Lost Dog Tuesday, May 13 7:00 pm http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1543#1543
Wed May 14	Countryman 9:30 pm at the ABC Cafe 308 Stewart Ave Ithaca 277.4770 http://www.theabccafe.com/music.php
Wed May 14	Djug Django at the Lost Dog Café 6-9 pm http://www.lostdogcafe.net/ithaca/events/
Wed May 14	Kip Opperman at The Pourhouse in Trumansburg NY at 7 pm http://tburgpourhouse.com/mc
Wed May 14	Nate & Ethan's Last Stand -- Nate Marshall Acoustic Variety Show at Collegetown Bagels 415 College Ave. WED, May 14th, 8-10pm, FREE w/ about 15 Locally-Famous Guest Musicians...
Wed May 14	Open Jam at Canaan Rd - traditional fiddle dance tunes - newcomers welcome - EVERY Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 pm http://www.ludgatefarms.com/mus_jamcann.html
Thu May 15	Candor Jam - http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1421#1421 see forum thread for directions
Thu May 15	Dustin Stuhr and Joseph Prusch at The Pourhouse Trumansburg NY http://tburgpourhouse.com/mc
Thu May 15	FalconRidge Folk Fest Preview Tour w/ Lindsay Mac, Joe Crookston, Randall Wiliams and Anthony DaCosta at the Night Eagle Cafe 200 State Street Binghamton NY 607.217.7334 http://www.nighteaglecafe.org/index.html
Thu May 15	Open Jazz Night with the Neal Massa Trio 9:30 pm at the ABC Cafe 308 Stewart Ave Ithaca 277.4770 http://www.theabccafe.com/music.php
Fri May 16	Friday at Felicia’s with TOIVO 5:30-8:30 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php
Fri May 16	Gerard Burke plays delta blues at The Pourhouse in Trumansburg NY at 7 pm http://tburgpourhouse.com/mc
Fri May 16	Kelly Joe Phelps at Night Eagle Cafe 200 State Street Binghamton, NY (607) 217-7334 http://www.nighteaglecafe.org/
Fri May 16	Miss Marty & SGB - Marty Blodgett, Jess Youngquest, Joe Crum, and Rick Hoyt -are playing at the Rongo on Friday May 16, 7-9:30 pm. Dancers are needed, welcomed and encouraged! Callers are invited for potluck calling (rsvp Marty at 342-6204). See you there.
Fri May 16	National Bike to work day! http://canaaninstitute.org/bikeski/viewtopic.php?p=782#782
Fri May 16	No contra at Bethel Grove. Go to the RONGO!! Yes, Miss Marty and SGB playing dance tunes with house callers. There is a Contra Dance nearly every Friday at Bethel Grove Community Center 8 pm $6- dance links http://www.ludgatefarms.com/mus_dance.html
Fri May 16	Phil Shapiro and Carrie Shore the American Folk Tradition http://www.shapiroandshore.com MAY 16, FRIDAY, 7:30 PM, 10 WEST ESPRESSO, MANSFIELD, PA. 23 North Main Street. It's been a long time. We hope the folks in Mansfield remember us as fondly as we remember them. Admission is a gigantic $2, plus a donation, we hope. There's a middle set for those who want to play a bit. It's presented by the Muse and Music Series of the Fine Arts Forum, http://www.fineartsforum.org , and it's sure to be great fun.
Fri May 16	Syracuse Folkus Concert http://folkus.org/ Bob Franke Legendary songwriter of wise and spiritually generous songs May Memorial 8 pm
Fri May 16	Tunescape (Jodi Austin, Peter Blue, Jonathan Avery, Rachel Bell) http://www.myspace.com/tunescape is playing for a contra dance - Friday, May 16 First Presbyterian Church 97 East Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 8-11 pm $6 admission
Sat May 17	Amy Gallatin for The Cranberry Coffeehouse series Sat., May 17, 7:30 p.m., UUCB, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, $5 admission, plus a passing of the hat. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1626#1626
Sat May 17	Bayou Road Krewe in Jacksonville at Close Hall. They will play during the break at the Square Dance played by Steve and Lydia. See Square Dance listing same date. http://www.bayouhighway.com/roadkrewe/
Sat May 17	Bob Franke 2-day songwriting workshop 5/17 and 5/18 http://www.valleyfolk.org/ Valley Folk Music, Elmira, NY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1642#1642
Sat May 17	Bob Franke Concert -- plus a 2-day songwriting workshop 5/17 and 5/18 http://www.valleyfolk.org/ Valley Folk Music, Elmira, NY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1642#1642
Sat May 17	Bruce Cockburn - OuttaSight Events is delighted to announce Canadian folk/rock icon Bruce Cockburn is returning to Ithaca May 17th for a concert at Kulp Auditorium. Joining Bruce will be special guest singer/songwriter Catherine MacLellan. Tickets www.outtasightevents.com PRESS RELEASE http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1527#1527
Sat May 17	Mad Daddy 10:00 at the ABC Cafe 308 Stewart Ave Ithaca 277.4770 http://www.theabccafe.com/music.php
Sat May 17	Old Time Square Dance - Nancy Spero calling squares at Close Hall in Jacksonville NY -- AND Birthday Celebration for Marion Boratynski!! Please read note from Marion :-) http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1669#1669
Sat May 17	Syracuse Contra Dance 8-11 pm dance links http://www.ludgatefarms.com/mus_dance.html
Sat May 17	The Purple Valley plays swing at The Pourhouse in Trumansburg NY at 7 pm http://tburgpourhouse.com/mc
Sat May 17	Tunescape (Jodi Austin, Peter Blue, Jonathan Avery, Rachel Bell) http://www.myspace.com/tunescape is playing for a contra dance - Saturday, May 17 Madison Hall Morrisville, NY 8-11 pm $7 admission http://syracusecountrydancers.org/
Sun May 18	Blether playing for Shuck and Jive Sunday at Maxies 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html
Sun May 18	Bob Franke 2-day songwriting workshop 5/17 and 5/18 http://www.valleyfolk.org/ Valley Folk Music, Elmira, NY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1642#1642
Sun May 18	Crossing Borders Live - 35th Parallel at Castaways http://www.crossingborderslive.org/
Sun May 18	From May 11 through June 15, 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 22. There are six live Bound for Glory shows in the summer. We will welcome back, among others, THE SILLANPAA FAMILY from Finland.
Sun May 18	Kelly Birtch 11:00 am brunch at the ABC Cafe 308 Stewart Ave Ithaca 277.4770 http://www.theabccafe.com/music.php
Sun May 18	Library Jam at the Vestal Public Library, Vestal NY from 1-5pm in the Lecture Room. More info http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1468#1468
Sun May 18	NEW ENGLAND STYLE CONTRA AND SQUARE DANCE, 4-7 PM, at the air conditioned Tioga Trails Cafe', Lake and Main, Owego. Featured band: Mockin'bird. All dances taught and prompted by Ithaca caller, Ted Crane. Come with or without partner. For information go to http:/dance.clarityconnect.com/owegocontra.html or call Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 657-8067
Sun May 18	Old-Time Jam 4-7 pm - Southern style American fiddle tunes - the venue floats around to participants' homes. Banjo and fiddle friendly (alternate tunings) as the jam changes key each week and stays on that key each session. Newcomers welcome. More info: Email Mike Ludgate or call Tom Ruscitti at (607) 272-6368. Tom maintains an email list with location and directions.
Sun May 18	Sunday at Felicia’s with Liz Stahler and Namoli Brennet 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php
Sun May 18	The Nines Acoustic Open Mic Night, Ithaca, every Sunday, 9 pm until midnight (or until they're done) Freeville Music records at the Nines almost every Sunday. http://openmic.freevillemusic.com/

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