Old Songs Festival 2010??

Subject: Old Songs??
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 10:09 AM

I looked but could not find a thread on Old Songs 2010. Anyone going?

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 10:17 AM

I am. I will be selling silver jewelry in the craft area.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Midchuck
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 11:23 AM

Would love to go, now that we have the new van.

But we have a conflict. (Scroll down a little.)

Of course, anyone who wants to come to that is more than welcome. It's up in the Northeast Kingdom, the easiest part of Vermont to get to from Maine...

Peter

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 11:32 AM

Old Songs performer list is posted (previous thread)

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: EBarnacle
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 12:27 PM

As always, Lady Hillary and I will be with Dick and Susan at the Camsco booth.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,Kendall
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 12:44 PM

I love Steve and Cindy, but nothing compares with Old Songs.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 01:05 PM

Fay and I will be there on Sunday. Last year 2 members of our Borderline Folk Music Club won both, the guitar and the banjo in the raffle drawing.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Midchuck
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 01:38 PM

I SAID, SCROLL DOWN! (I mean, I said scroll down.)

P

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 01:52 PM

Duly scrolled- good gig, guys!

We'll be camping in Quiet at Night, in the 600s. Look for signal flags, probably a popup camper. Can't wait!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 03:51 PM

I would not miss it! I am going to do a preview on my radio show this Sunday.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Dave Ruch
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 05:59 PM

I'll be there with my two boys. Looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 06:40 PM

I'll be there with my two 'girls'...   nevermind. I'll be there. Possibly in Don's booth, until I get an eviction notice. Seriously, I've got my hotel res, my ticket, and I've already marked stuff out on the calendar.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 16 Jun 10 - 11:10 PM

Susan and I will be there--stop by at the CAMSCO booth (the one near the main stage with the double tent) and say hello.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 04:21 PM

We're going! Finally made the decision and just reserved a site (204) in the music-at-night RV section. C'mon by for a few old songs after the scheduled events.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 04:37 PM

Does anyone know if the electrical outlets in the 200's are 20 or 30 amp?

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Ref
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 07:55 PM

I don't know numbers, but we've been running our trailer, a minifridge, and my CPAP machine for three years without blowing anything up.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: bbc
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 09:03 PM

As usual, Duane D. & I will be there. Duane will be helping Caroline at the Folk Legacy booth. Hope to see all of you there! I will be celebrating the end of school & the beginning of summer. Yay!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 09:25 PM

Well, we're used to rough camping with no power, so it's not an issue. Just wondered if we would have a haven with a/c respite in case of a major heat wave. I think the a/c needs 30 amp. Come to think of it, I seem to remember Kendall and Jacqui coming into our camper for some a/c a few years ago...

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 07:26 AM

We will be on site number 205 so we will both have good neighbors on one side anyway.
Don't forget your ground fault interrupter.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: maeve
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 07:37 AM

Have a wonderful time, everyone. I can't see any way you could NOT enjoy the lineup and the company of the Mudcat friends who will be there.

maeve

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 09:08 AM

I'll be there, camping (quiet site 545--so I'll come make music late-night with the noisy folks elsewhere), if you're still up). I'm camping with three former housemates/roommates from different times in my life, one of whom has never met the other two.

I'll see you all if you're there.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Midchuck
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 09:20 AM

I really wish I were going, especially if K&J are going after all.

But not enough to give up the Craftsbury gig.

P.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 09:49 AM

Thanks Peter

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: maeve
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 10:14 AM

Y'all will have such a good time together!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 03:58 PM

Kendall! You're coming! Hooray!
I got out the tent and supplies this afternoon- we think the ol' popup just isn't probly that reliable this year. So far the forecast is ideal weather for the weekend! Fingers and toes are crossed...

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 08:47 PM

Don, you didn't answer my PM, so I'm bringing a 1.75 ml bottle of Bombay Sapphire. You'll need to bring the tonic, limes, and probably, aspirin. I'll have ibuprofen.

I'm on site BestWestern...
I may actually MISS camping if K & J are there and I have to drive back to the hotel. I want one of those Jake style pyramid camper thingies.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Jun 10 - 09:26 PM

Only 1.75 ml of Bombay Sapphire, Jeri? That won't go far!
This sounds like a great 'do', with lots of lovely people. Wonder if I could get there one year?
:)

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 12:06 AM

Noreen,

Jeri is only having fun at my expense. She knows Cindy and I don't travel dry. And we discovered a few years ago at Old Songs that a large slice of watermelon in the glass along with the Gin and Tonic and Lime makes for a very good drink.

You get the camper Jeri, I'll stick with a B&B, Best Western, Motel 6....which ever has a private shower.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: KT
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 02:02 AM

! I love thinking about all of you all there together having a grand time!
Here's hoping for great weather, great music and great fun! (we already know there will be great company!)

KT

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: bbc
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 06:30 AM

Jeri, Caroline will be at Best Western. Look for her at breakfast. We'll be next door at Days Inn. Kendall, I'm glad you're rejoining us. Bringing the good wife, I assume? Allison, congrats on the radio show!

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 06:34 AM

Bbc, I think Kendall's bringing the other one.

Don, I usually DO have fun at your expense... well, other than spending a bunch of money on shiny silver things, which I still plan to do.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Brian Peters
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 06:50 AM

And don't forget 'Songs of Trial & Triumph', an hour and a half of murder, magic and mayhem, when I go deep into the Child Ballads. In the Sheep Barn at 3.00 on Saturday. Be there!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 07:04 AM

Yes, I decided to have a go at it once more.Maintaining my "Mad on" was robbing me of seeing old friends at Old Songs, and the ones I was mad at probably couldn't care less anyway, so here we com.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 07:57 AM

Brian - wouldn't miss it!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 11:03 AM

See Kendall, old dogs can learn new tricks. Altho' it's a trick you should have learned when you were 12. See you there Captain.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: DebC
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 11:28 AM

I am really looking forward to seeing everyone as well. Don M I Have to come to your booth and see all this beautiful jewelery up close and personal. The pics show some splendid work, but I want to see the real thing :-)

Deb Cowan

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 23 Jun 10 - 11:42 AM

I'll look forward meeting you Deb.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Peg
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 08:12 AM

I started this thread, oops, sorry it said GUEST.

My friend Hannah and I are coming for the day, probably will stay somewhat late for the evening singing festivities. (My husband is gonna drop us off and pick us up). She's a wonderful singer who grew up in a travelling singing family (the Dunns) in England. I live just up the road in Albany so am not going to camp this year; but if any of you want a shower, feel free to come to my house, it's only about a 20 minute drive (certainly less time than waiting in line at the truck).

Woodchucks, sorry not to see you this year but many congrats on that great gig!

I look forward to hearing Elizabeth Laprelle; Barry Finn raved about her and thought I would like her singing very much. Of course Old Songs will not be the same without Barry.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 11:26 PM

I intend to post "reports" from Old Songs on my website during the weekend.   I'm updating my website (which is why I've been quiet lately), and this is one of the fun items I'm planning.   www.ronolesko.blogspot.com

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: bbc
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 06:24 AM

Good decision, Kendall. I'm heading up today as soon as the last school day is completed. Yay, summer! :)

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 06:29 AM

Everything but the cooler is packed- we'll be off and away soon- see you all there!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 06:35 AM

We're just getting ready to hit the road. Not long now!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: maeve
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 06:43 AM

Have a wonderful time.

maeve

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 09:00 AM

Hitting the road now.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 09:01 AM

Let the snake out of my basement (decided to name her 'Fifi'), packing the car, and then, I'm outta here.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Becca72
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 09:47 AM

Jeri,

a better name would have been Zsa Zsa Gaboa... ;-)

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: GUEST,Meadow Muskrat
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 03:19 PM

Does anyone know if there is an establishment in the area that would be showing the USA-Ghana world cup game? Im planning on ducking out for a few hours Sat afternoon to see the game.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 03:29 PM

Got the puppy all to myself. Have fun people.
SINS

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Midchuck
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 04:33 PM

The northeastern US membership will have to plan something sneaky this weekend.

A virtual drunk with loud music...

Peter

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: LeTenebreux
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 07:56 PM

Yes. Mostly for the contra (despite the cement floor--need my fix!).
Torn between my favorite caller and the harmonica lesson tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: bbc
Date: 25 Jun 10 - 11:23 PM

Well, it's already been fun! I've seen a bunch of friends. There's a great line-up of performers this year. For both Saturday & Sunday, there's a full slate I want to see, but no conflicts. Perfect! And then there are the benefits to moteling rather than camping--bed, a/c, toilet, shower, breakfast. Yay!

bbc

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Jun 10 - 01:07 AM

Becca, good one!

Day one, and I'm bushed already. I went back to K&J's after the concert, but they'd drawn curtains and who-knows-what they were doing in there.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Jun 10 - 07:24 AM

So far it's beeb lovely! Got hugs from Caroline, Don M and Jeri, smiles and waves from bbc and several others. Ron, are we ever gonna meet?
Went to Peter and Mary Alice Amidon's wonderfulchoral workshop, and enjoyed the concert before retiring early in my Quiet at Night site. Up early and ready for the day!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: bbc
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 07:19 AM

We had a bit of rain in the afternoon on Saturday (What would Old Songs be, without a bit of rain?) & it got coolish in the evening, but, all in all, it was a *lovely* day! Brian Peters did a spectacular job in his session, singing & explaining the ballads, & had a very good turn-out. I bought the cd, Brian!

This afternoon (Sunday), there will be sessions to remember Mike Seeger & Sandy Paton. Be with us in spirit, folks.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 11:22 AM

It's great that so many people bring their notebooks to these festivals and can feed tidbits to those stuck at home while they are actually there having a good time.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 07:42 PM

Typos and all! It was a lovely festival- I thought I was going to immerse myself in singing, and I did get to a couple of great singing workshops, but the real delight was re-kindling my love of the squeeze box- what a line-up of concertinists and accordion players there was! Brian Peters, John Roberts, Jody Kruskal, the amazing Vitaliy Bezrodnov on the Russian Bayan accordion- what a time it was!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 10:02 PM

I missed the ballad workshop with Elizabeth LaPrelle and Tim Erikson, and I bet it kicked ass. I missed the workshop for Sandy, because I was at James Keelaghan, and somehow, I thought Sandy's started when James's was over, but the latter was longer than that. Wonderful performance though, and he gave a great songwriting workshop.

Get this: I also FINALLY met Ron Olesko. I sort of recognized him and he was in a car with NJ plates trying to escape the hotel parking lot, so I asked. Yep, it was Ron.

I spent a lot of time in Don Meixner's booth, and came home with more silver. Jacqui C and I compared bracelets, and it was the weirdest thing: we'd both picked out the same bracelets, other than the 'hammered' one. Hers is rounded and mine is flat. The other three are exact matches. I think I need therapy.

Tami, Jacqui has your necklace.

And I have to work tomorrow. Sucks.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 10:43 PM

My favorite performer was definitely Elizabeth LaPrelle. Her voice is truly a gift and she is a joy to hear. There was the usual abundance of wonderful music all weekend, much of it from people I never heard of before. Paul McKenna, lead singer/guitarist in a Scottish band was also a delight to hear. Enjoyed hearing Deb Cowan again, laughed at John Roberts' witty MC work and songs, was surprised at how funny Brian Peters was, having never heard him before and expecting just ballads. (e.g. he said he was doing an hour and a half program of ballads, and hoped to get in at least 3).

Many great musical moments, including the informal old-time and Celtic jams I recorded snippets of and put up on Facebook. Loved the Southern Old-Time Chestnuts tribute to Mike Seeger with Elizabeth LaPrelle, Cathy Barton & Dave Para, Mark Horowitz, Allan Kaufman, et al. Oh, Kim & Reggie Harris put on a terrific show to close out Saturday night, but I was especially impressed with the percussionist (me, a bluegrasser) who accompanied them - truly outstanding.

Caught Kendall and Susan and Dick on the iPhone camera, also on fb on the Mudcat group page. Saw several other Mudcats, hugged a few, shed a tear with Caroline Paton, ate way too much from the English bakery booth (gigantic peanut butter filled moon pies?? Are you kidding me??) and every other calorie I could find up and down the vendor row. Had a great time. Will be coherenter tomorrow...

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 28 Jun 10 - 09:02 AM

Saw lots. Chatted with many. Thanks to Jeri the Gin and Tonics were plentiful. Thanks to Kendall the exceptional scotch was tasted. And when I wake up better I will comment in more depth.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Jun 10 - 09:14 AM

Sounds great! Keep those descriptions coming while they are still fresh in your minds.

I would have loved to have heard James Keelaghan again, and attended the tribute to Mike Seeger with Elizabeth LaPrelle et al.

I don't suppose anyone has the energy to edit and post their photos?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Ref
Date: 28 Jun 10 - 09:18 AM

I think that this was a very nice festival. The performers were varied and entertaining, as well as musically skilled. The facilities were improved (Thanks, Fairgrounds!) and the traditions of the campground and venues were strong enough to overcome the utter lack of courtesy that some people always seem to bring with them.

My congratulations to the Festival board, staff, and volunteers on a job well done. I only wish that there were more (not a LOT more, but more) people availing themselves of this great weekend.

Also, really missed those coffee guys on vendors' row. I'd come to enjoy my morning ritual of claiming a chair spot near the stage and waiting for them to open up for business at quarter of seven!

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 28 Jun 10 - 03:25 PM

Old-Time Jam at Old Songs 6/26/2010 taken in the vendor hall corner.

Southern Old-Time Chestnuts tribute to Mike Seeger at Old Songs - just a few seconds of Elizabeth LaPrelle, and notice the couple dancing at the far end of the audience.

Celtic jam at Old Songs Festival 6/26/2010 taken at the street corner tent.

One more to process...

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 01 Jul 10 - 09:03 PM

Finally uploaded all my Old Songs Photos to flickr.

Subject: RE: Old Songs?? (2010)
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 09:33 AM

I just posted some of my thoughts about this year's festival on my website - www.ronolesko.blogspot.com