That's right folks, the good old fashioned hootenanny returns to New York City on December 1, 2001.

Remember those wonderful nights in a dimly lit, smoke filled Greenwich Village coffee house 40 years ago? You paid 50 cents to get in, and what you heard was an eclectic bunch of performers, all ready to sing their hearts out, not because they had dreams of stardom, but because they imagined they had something to say. A typical cast of characters included the following:

* The Earth Mama who sang about the changing seasons with sensual delight.

* The Crusty Old Sailor with his squeezebox who led the audience in rollicking chanteys.

* The Angry Young Man who railed against the wrongs of the world.

* The Jewish Boy from Brooklyn who had somehow sprouted an Oklahoma accent and sang about cowboys and freight trains.

Well, now is your chance to relive that experience, with a few minor adjustments. The lighting has improved, if only marginally. Smoking is no longer allowed. We've moved from the Village to the Upper East Side. And you'll have to pay 10 bucks to get in. But the cast of characters remains unchanged. To wit:

* Jessica Feinbloom as the Earth Mama.

* Frank Woerner as the Crusty Old Sailor.

* Joel Landy as the Angry Young Man.

* Steve Suffet as the Jewish Boy from Brooklyn.

Also expect a few guest performers, such as Gina Tlamsa on violin and flute and Henry Oelkers on washtub bass.

Here are the where and when:

Saturday, December 1, 2001
8:00 PM
Sun Music Company
340 East 71st Street, just west of 1st Avenue
Manhattan, New York City

Admission: $10.

Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Light refreshments available.

Come prepared to sing along, clap, whoop, holler, and shout. Tambourines and spoons welcome. Sorry, dancing in the aisles is not permitted.

For information please call (212) 396-9521.