Old Songs Festival 2011 NY

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Booklynrose
Date: 28 Jun 11 - 11:02 AM

Home tired and happy. Alison & Geordie's Saturday workshop on Scottish song and the uncanny workshop on Sunday were transcendent! Finest Kind as good as ever, John Roberts better than ever, glad to see & hear Ed Tricket again. We only met Larry Hanks and Deborah Robins this spring, but wow! what good singers & guitar players. I understand they will return next year and will get a concert slot.
Fun seeing everyone too.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jun 11 - 07:47 AM

P.S. from bbc--

I understand we will be seeing some of you next weekend at The Greater New Bedford Summerfest in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Duane D & I will be providing transportation for Caroline Paton, Alison McMorland, & Geordie McIntyre.

It was wonderful to see a group of our greater Washington D.C. friends at Old Songs for the first time, to celebrate Folk Legacy's 50th anniversary. Thanks so much for making the effort to attend!

Barbara

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Jun 11 - 07:42 AM

Any sightings of Jez Lowe or Danny Spooner?

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jun 11 - 07:37 AM

I tried to make a comment 2 nights ago, but messed up & deleted it & was too tired to reconstruct. I had a fabulous weekend, despite brief interruptions by rain. Between Saturday & Sunday, I got in 3 1/2 hours of shape note singing, which did my heart good. My favorite song, Bosold, was sung on Saturday. I could have died happy after just that. I caught as many sessions with Finest Kind as possible & each was wonderful! Delightful folks w/ great harmonies. Who could ask for more? In their joint sessions, I came across Larry Hanks & Kapriol'!--both great in their own way. Yes, I went to hear Arrogant Worms. I wouldn't want them as a steady diet, but they are a real kick. It was a pleasure to hear Ed Trickett in person & have a chance to chat with him. Although Harry Tuft is a Folk Legacy performer, I had never heard him before. What a sweet voice! Naturally, I went to both sessions of Folk Legacy's 50th anniversary performances. Each was great in its own way. I thought the highlight of the festival, for me, was Sunday morning--2 hours & 45 minutes of combined sacred harp & gospel singing--until I attended Finest Kinds's Sunday afternoon solo session. It was amazing!

This was my first year attending Old Songs as a retiree, rather than just starting off my summer. I spoke with & hugged numerous Mudcatters (happy hour with the Meixners--thanks, Cindy!) & once/twice-a-year friends & left the weekend with a wonderful sense of mellow. I hope I will never again feel the stress of these past couple of years. Thanks for another great Old Songs!

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Ref
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 08:34 PM

I kind of stuck with old favorites this year and it worked well for me. I depend on the evening concerts to give me exposure to the new. I didn't see anything new this year that thrilled me enough to overcome my love of the Amidons, Finestkind, and the Arrogant Worms, though I was interested and pleased with what I saw of the Press Gang and Scott Ainslie. There were some acts that showed tremendous skill and musical scholarship but didn't thrill me at all with performance. I guess that's negative enough, so I'll stop there.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST,Le Tenebreux
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 08:30 PM

I go every year, mostly for the atmosphere and the contra dancing. This year was delightful because David Millstone is an excellent caller. I didn't sit in the audience, but I loved soaking in the community spirit between dances.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: EBarnacle
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 08:14 PM

The problem with Old songs is that that they have so much good stuff you have to choose between simultaneous great stuff.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 04:43 PM

Lovely time, despite the rain. Short visits with lots of good folks, too numerous to mention. I missed a lot of workshops I really wanted to go to (as usual!) but had a wonderful time.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 03:12 PM

I didn't know y'all were talking about me. I had a lot of fun, although I spent Friday night flitting and Saturday night listening to the concert from a picnic table at the back where much good conversation also happened. I think I caught up on sleep last night, and I'm off to work not too long from now. There's a nice long weekend coming up...

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: EBarnacle
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 02:13 PM

Met with many catters. Had a great time. Lady Hillary and I will probably rent something more civilized than our tent for next year. Our backs demand it.

Particularly enjoyed Sat evening at Jacqui and Kendall's place swapping tales and a few songs, enjoying the food and company. Kendall, we hope you enjoy the yogurt.

As usual, we had the "If it's raining, it must be Old Songs" situation but the audience was more interested in listening to the music than they were in giving up in the rain.

Had a great time at the ballad circle from 9 Am on Sat until we were forced to move.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bbc
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 10:57 PM

My guess is that she did, Maeve. I've spoken with her a couple of times already. They *did* let her in! It's the end of the evening on Friday & I've already seen a bunch of Mudcatters. Summer...ah! Happy times at Old Songs, as usual. Rain, yes; problem, not particularly!

best,

bbc, retired & smiling

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: maeve
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 10:13 AM

Jeri- Do you have your tickets?

Enjoy!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Jeri
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 10:05 AM

Nearly out the door--should be there 3:4-ish. (If I get off this computer.)

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 09:43 AM

On my way out the door. Stop in the craft area and look us up.

Don and Cindy Meixner

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Peg
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 09:35 AM

Oops, that was me, forgot to sign in.

Chance of rain is 50-60 % through Saturday night...

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 09:29 AM

I don't think I'll make it, though I had considered it, living only 20 minutes away now! Our car is in the repair shop with a bum starter, so even my plan to have my husband drive me in for the day Saturday won't happen...I came just for the day with a friend last year and we had fun, exhausted by 5 pm by the heat (forgot to get our refund though for leaving before the evening festivities). Hearing and meeting Elizabeth Laprelle was worth every penny of that day pass. (Thanks again to Barrry Finn for recommending her.)

If any old pals want to drive to Albany for a shower, though, (or to kidnap me) let me know. Email me at amberapple at gmail dot com, or call me at 518-322-1909.

Have fun! Hope to make it next year.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Midchuck
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 08:22 AM

If you get a full 30' square, it might work. We only get a 30' x 15', so we might be crowded with the van.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 07:42 AM

Got my mud boots, waiting for a moment between raindrops to pack- see you all soon!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 07:14 AM

Midchuck, I don't know if we are allowed that much space. If so, let's do it.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 07:04 AM

Peter - sounds like a good idea.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bbc
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 06:19 AM

Celebrating Folk Legacy's 50th year in operation. Picked up the banner yesterday. Rain or shine, here we come! Meet & greet at the stand, anytime! P.S.--It's in a pavilion. Yay!!!

Barbara

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: KT
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 02:20 AM

Lots of good wishes coming from me, to all of you Old Songs attendees! Have a wonderful weekend!!
KT

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 24 Jun 11 - 12:30 AM

I'll remember the Bombay and Watermelon.

D

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 10:50 PM

I'm home from a shift in Hell. Mostly packed and adjusted to a night owl schedule. Let's see if I can remember my tickets.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 08:15 PM

Have fun!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: kendall
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 07:33 PM

I'll be taking my shower INside.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Midchuck
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 07:31 PM

You mean, of course, "...if Jacqui can get it tamed, with excellent advice and instruction from Kendall."

We have a 10' x 10' free-standing awning thingus that we got last Summer. Should we just set it up next to yours rather than our own site, if you're going to be the hosts for the 48-hour party and singaround?

P.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 07:13 PM

Our rented motorhome will have an awning, if Kendall can get it tamed. That will take care of the showers.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Midchuck
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 05:04 PM

I must confess I'm glad for the mega-van this year, as much as I enjoy a tent...

I am also exceeding glad for ours, subject to it running OK down and back. Lucky it has lots of wood interior trim to knock. Hope it ain't fake. But I never really enjoyed a tent. I always was jealous of the people with campers, especially the people who came with the boat on a trailer and ran the cocktail flag up. I just never had a choice if I wanted to stay on the grounds.

Peter

ps: whiskey makes almost as good an umbrella as a smile does.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 Jun 11 - 01:18 PM

Well, it looks as though it's going to start out as "Old Sogs" as it so often does. Bring your foul-weather gear, and let a smile be your umbrella!

I must confess I'm glad for the mega-van this year, as much as I enjoy a tent...

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:48 AM

With a little luck Danny and Gael Spooner should be arriving on schedule. I understand Danny is doing a workshop of the British Radio Ballads with Jez Lowe.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:44 AM

I'll be there, tent-camping in the quiet-at-night oval and haunting other people's all-night sings as usual.

--Charlie Baum, bring along my friends Mason and Jon, and this year--Abby Sale!

p.s. even if April Grant doesn't get around to posting it on all the bathroom doors, I expect the guerilla ballad session to go on at 8:00 am Saturday as usual.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bigchuck
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:13 AM

I've been looking forward to going after missing last year. I'm tenting out of sheer cussedness. Hope to see you all.

Sandy

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:01 AM

Bring whatever you wish EB, all contributions gratefully accepted. We should be ready to receive company about 6.00pm.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: EBarnacle
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 09:34 PM

Lady Hillary and I will be there, helping Dick and Susan at the Camsco booth. If we can, we will get to the chili feed Jacqui is providing. What should we bring? Liquids, chips, homemade yogurt cheese?

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 07:08 PM

Peter - whatever you can manage with the van - maybe bread and salad stuff?

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: bbc
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 05:53 PM

Duane D. & I will be there at Folk Legacy with Caroline. Fine line-up this year, as always! We'll be at the Day's Inn on Western Ave. Hope to say hi & hug!

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 05:09 PM

I will be there, would not miss it!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Hollowfox
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 03:55 PM

Amy and I plan to arrive on Thursday night - the earliest they'll let us in. See you (pl) there!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Midchuck
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 09:53 AM

Jacqui - whaddya want us to bring?? (to eat, I mean - to drink is a given)

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 09:46 AM

I'll be making a chili for Friday night and we are having a cook out - chicken and burgers - Saturday night, for those who would like to join us on site 205.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Susan A-R
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 09:40 PM

I have the tickets and camping reservations, and my trusty friend Pam and I will hit the road Friday noon, we hope. Tenting, alas, but the tarp in the tent seems to work fairly well. Yell at me if you see me and I don't recognize you. Seeing isn't my specialty, and I do want to catch up with people

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Midchuck
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 09:24 PM

We got through our yard sale, and sold the tent in the process. Looking forward to sleeping high and dry in the big white van. I hope it behaves.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Jun 11 - 10:24 AM

Micca and I were just talking about pizza, champagne and Alouette. He says HI.

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: Booklynrose
Date: 14 Jun 11 - 10:19 AM

Looking forward to Old Songs. We don't go every year, but with the tribute to Folk Legacy, plus Allison & Geordie, plus Larry Hanks and Deborah Robins, plus Colleen Cleveland, this year's festival will be too good to miss.
Larry Hanks and Deborah Robins, on a rare visit from California performed at the spring weekend of the Folk Music Society of NY (Pinewoods Club). They are outstanding musicians and charming people. One of our long term members who had never gone to one of our weekends came to this weekend, because he remembered Larry Hanks from Fox Hollow. People who had not heard Larry and Deborah before are now confirmed enthusiasts. Don't miss them.
Old Songs 2011, yeah!!!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: maeve
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 10:11 PM

Please give Alouette and Kim a warm hello from me as well, Allison.

Maeve

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 09:01 PM

Alouette will be delighted to see you! I'll certainly let her know where to find you!

I'm so looking forward to this!

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: kendall
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 07:18 PM

I haven't seen Alouette and Mike in years!
Plese look me up. Site 205

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: GUEST,babypix
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 09:08 AM

There will also be a RARE East Coast appearance by beloved and legendary American Songster: Larry Hanks! Don't miss this chance to see and some good, plain singin'.

www.larryhanks.com
www.cdbaby.com/cd/hanksrobins

Subject: RE: 2011 Old Songs Festival NY
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 07:59 AM

I'm so happy that my friends Alouette Iselin and her husband Michael, and Kim Wallach, are all coming this year! There's going to be some mighty fine singing!