Old Songs Festival 2005 Performers listed

Subject: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: DonMeixner
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 12:23 AM

The lisy is up for 2005. Looks good to me.   Of course I'll probably be selling jewelry and miss most of it.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 12:16 PM

Well, there'll be several 'Catters there in the crafts and vendors area:
Don Meixner, for one. Sandy paton will be there with the Folk-Legacy Booth, and CAMSCO will be there with a bunch of CDs you can't get anywhere else.

Keep Altamont green! Bring money!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Anglo
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:12 PM

Don, the main stage is broadcast on low-power FM (99.5 or somewhere round there). Bring an FM radio.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Midchuck
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:14 PM

I have found the last couple of Old Songs rather disappointing, compared to before they f***ed up the camping arrangements and put anyone who wanted music in camp nine miles out in the boondocks.

It would be interesting if all the mudcatters who were going to camp were able to secure a block of adjoining sites and have a mini-Gathering. Kendall and I tried to pull off something like that last year but ended up with us and Peg, which was better than all alone but less than what we had in mind. Think it's doable this year?

Peter.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: thespionage
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:25 PM

Where do you find this information? And where is the festival held?

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:58 PM

I will be there! It is a great festival and it appears to be another wonderfully diverse lineup!

By the way, it doesn't seem fair to blame the Old Song organizers for the camping situation. From what I've been told it was the state of NY that mandated changes.    Nothing ever stays the same, we just adapt to whatever changes come along and enjoy the ride.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Cool Beans
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 02:02 PM

Is this information public, or is it just for the cool kids?

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Zhenya
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 02:05 PM

It's in the Albany, NY area. Here's a link to the website for the performer list and other information:

Old Songs Festival

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 02:58 PM

Wow... I just noticed all the great fiddlers that will be there this year - Tracy Schwarz, Bruce Molsky, Brittany Haas, and Tva among others. That should be worth the price of admission alone!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Zhenya
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 04:46 PM

Another fine fiddler to listen to is Becky Tracy from the trio Nightingale who will be there. This group was one of the many "discoveries" I've made at Old Songs in the past. They played mainly Irish and French Canadian music, as well as some of their own material that was in a traditional style. Tunes and songs, and all very tastefully done. I'm not sure who's playing in John Whelan's band right now, but that has some fiddler potential as well!

And then there are all the great singers listed...at least as long a list as the fiddlers!

Looking forward to it all!

Zhenya

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 05:19 PM

I'm not sure if she is still with John Whelan, but Lissa Scheneckenburger has worked with him the past. She is outstanding!!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:08 PM

I talked elsewhere about being in a songwriting workshop, and before it got started, a guy who played African drums asked to borrow someone's guitar and played the most amazing fingerstyle stuff. He could only use the pads of his fingers because something about the calluses he had from drumming made it impossible to use the tips. The guy was Fode Sissoko. This guy is a real treat to be around. Great musician and someone who loves talking to people. Many of the other folks on the schedule are the same way, but Fode was unfamiliar to me before Old Songs (a couple of years ago, I think).

Peter, I'm game for it. I usually just have a small tent, and there are 4 small tent plots per square. I don't know who I'd go in with (you guys?), but if we arranged things right, there'd be room for a big tent-free jam-zone. Last year was pretty bad, location-wise, because Kendall & Jacqui and Peg were about as far away from everything as you can get. I went down a couple of times, but no one was home, and it was too friggin' far to walk to find nobody home!

To tell you the truth, I am getting REAL close to thinking about being a motel wimp or checking out how much it would cost to rent a motor home for the weekend. I also don't know how I would go about getting a license for a larger vehicle - the biggest thing I've ever driven is a deuce-and-a-half (2.5 ton truck).

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:34 PM

I love Old Songs, but need to stay in the "quiet at night" zone- biorhythms or something, but it's just how I am. Any similarly minded Mudcatters who want to share that kind of space with me, let me know and I'll book with you!

It's a great time! Only 5 months away!

Allison

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,willie-o
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:40 PM

hmmmmmmmmmmm...........

......if I were to go I think I would sign up for the noisy camp....

......if.......

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: CET
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:50 PM

I'm glad to see that my friend Alistair Brown is performing. He's a really good singer and helped to expand my musical horizons when he was running the Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club in London, Ontario.

Edmund

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Burke
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 07:10 PM

Glad to see Danny Spooner will be back. Other great performers.

I've been in a real bed the past few years, but camping with others has some appeal.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Vixen
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:45 PM

Reynaud and I have reserved the dates in our calendar... we'll probably camp, though I don't know if we'll do "noisy" or "quiet".

We are looking forward to seeing everybody again, and Don, I'm going to acquire another bracelet to add to my collection. The rings are doing a wonderful job, and we think of you both often!

Can't wait....

V

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 10:38 AM

We'll be bringing the motorhome down. The idea of a Mudcatter's enclave sounds good to us. Last year was crazy anyway - sitting around in the evening listening to Kendall and Peter swapping limericks (Peter is DEFINITELY sick!) was a real treat.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: MaineDog
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 10:51 AM

Last year (2004) I stayed in the music-at-nite RV area, and I was actually closer to the main stage and midway than I was in the old days when I stayed at the far end of the fairgrounds. The music was there, but not so loud as to interfere with sleeping when that was really needed. Actually, the sound from the main stage was louder than the several acoustic jams going on.

I hope to get a mudcat tee shirt by then (human style) and surprise some of you.

MD, aka Jim

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Midchuck
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 11:08 AM

MD, you musta been quite near to Kendall and Jacqui and us. Should have had some kind of mudcat ID.

Peter.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: bbc
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 02:53 PM

Allison, I expect to be there & quiet works for me, unless I opt to stay in my son's apartment again. Looks like a great line-up.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 08:51 PM

I usually camp in the quiet zones, but roam about the music-at-night zones until the wee hours. When I finally need to collapse for a wee-hour nap, I have a quiet place to do so, and it's
not THAT far a hike from the music-at-night territory.

--Charlie Baum, with a couple of decades of camping experience at Old Songs

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: DonMeixner
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 09:26 PM

I don't camp at Old Songs mainly because of the craft biz. If this next year is like last, spending the day dealing with so many Mudcatters, most of whom have greater or lesser cases of Intricate Personality Disorder I will find a comfortable bed and a shower I can monopolize to be a really good thing.

But if you want the camping experience while still staying in a motel let me suggest the Star Light. Mushrooms on the baseboards and
damp floors with out the direct bennefit of rain can be had for only $ 78.00 per eve'ning.

But if I were camping again like I did 20 years ago it would be in the music all night crowd. Having IPD myself I couldn't imagine a better bunch to camp with.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 10:06 PM

Same offer for Old Songs travelers as for Getaway-- if your route to Old Songs takes you anywhere near Routes 6 & 15 in north central PA (an hour south of the NY border), you're welcome to stop the night here on the way there or back.

DETAILS

Why? Because my husband's schedule does not allow us to go away on weekends, so we like to host people here instead.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: DonMeixner
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 04:57 PM

Well it's offical. I will again be in the crafters area with silver jewelry at Old Songs in June.

Hope to see you all there.

Don

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: bbc
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 08:07 PM

Sent for my tickets & camping.

bbc

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 08:16 PM

Jacqui and I will be there, and if anyone wants a look at Don's work, Jacqui and I will be wearing rings and bracelets by Don. He is a master craftsman.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 04:46 AM

Jeri, in Maine you only need a regular class 3 license to drive the biggest motor home.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Vixen
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 09:40 AM

Reynaud and I will be there--we also have samples of Don's craftsmanship--he made our wedding bands!

V

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 11:24 AM

I'll wear mine, too--2 bracelets & a pair of earrings. Thanks, Don!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 07 May 05 - 04:47 AM

Sure looks like fun.....Ya think it's too late to sign up for a camping space? I'm going to check it out!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 07 May 05 - 07:43 AM

KT just do it!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 May 05 - 07:54 AM

Ask if they can put you near us and the Cadys if possible. It would be great to see you again.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 07 May 05 - 10:16 AM

In order to insure that groups of people get to park in the same area, you must all send your reservations in the same envelope. I will be sending ours and the Cadys in the next few days, so, KT, if you want to camp with us you should get your reservations to me ASAP.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Midchuck
Date: 07 May 05 - 02:03 PM

If you do this, of course, you take the risk that Kendall will get into the Jamesons and I'll get into the Makers Mark and another dirty limerick shootout will happen...I think Kendall wants a rematch.

We'll be in "quiet at night" so we'll have to start at noon!

Peter.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 07 May 05 - 02:09 PM

Peter, I got your reservation form today and will mail ours on Monday unless I hear from KT.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: karen k
Date: 07 May 05 - 04:03 PM

KT, Are you really coming to Old Songs. How great that will be! Now we'll have to get Mick up from NJ. I can't wait! Bring me one of your tapes that you promised me at the Getaway.

karen

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 08 May 05 - 01:34 AM

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 09 May 05 - 10:50 PM

Yes, Karen, I am going to be there. Are you?? This is sounding like more and more fun all the time!!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: karen k
Date: 10 May 05 - 12:26 AM

KT,
You bet I'll be there. I hang out at the Folk-Legacy booth. I think I've only missed one or two. This is great! What an unexpected pleasure. What are your plans? Now let's work on Mick.

See you soon,
karen

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST, Ebbie
Date: 10 May 05 - 01:22 AM

Well, bless y'all's l'il ol' pea pickin' hearts. I hope you have a wonderful time- it sounds grand.

Hope to see you - most of you - in Maryland in October!

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 05 - 11:49 AM

Ebbie....there's still time.......

and that's "all y'all's"

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 10 May 05 - 11:53 AM

oops. That was my post Eb........forgot to log in......too much sun I guess .....xoxo KT

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Susan A-R
Date: 15 May 05 - 10:50 PM

My freind Pam and I just confirmed that we'll be making our annual treck. I wasn't sure I could have my cake and eat it too, since I'm going to music camp the week before, but I decided to go for it. We'll be somewhere in quiet at night, but we're like Charlie, we crawl into bed around 3 a.m. and see to manage to sleep through those early risers. Pleased to see Nightengale, Danny Spooner, and didn't I see something about a bunch of Patons? as well as lots of Mudcatters. Oh, and Dick, I'll help with the green up project, I always do.

Susan

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 May 05 - 11:38 PM

It will be nice to see you again Susan. I am so looking forward to Old Songs.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 25 May 05 - 03:54 PM

Does anyone know the numbering scheme for the campsites in the RV-music-at-night area? Is 200 near the gate and the numbers go up towards the back trees? vice versa? none of the above?

http://www.oldsongs.org/festival/campmap.html

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 25 May 05 - 05:36 PM

RV popups and trailers are in the Red quiet at night areas. They are stuck way the hell and gone from the performance areas. Quiet at night is the orange areas, those are in the loop inside the track.

The yellow areas are in the woods and field down by the Dutch Barn entrance. You can also park an RV there.That's music all night.

I asked for, and got site number 408 A which is in the loop at the end nearest the performance area (main stage). As far as I know, the Cadys will be next to us.
barbara, pm me with your e mail address and I'll send you a picture of the area.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: kendall
Date: 25 May 05 - 05:39 PM

Never mind, I just sent it.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 25 May 05 - 07:49 PM

Hi Kendall. We're planning to go and will be in the yellow 200's. It doesn't look too far from the gate near the Dutch Barn, and I'm certainly not going for the quiet, so we'll be playing some music-at-night and other times, when we can break away from all the great programs! The only other time we camped there was in that red "quiet" area, which was "stuck way the hell and gone from the performance areas" as you said. Swore I'd never do that again.

I was just wondering how they numbered the yellow area, to try to figure out where we might be.

Looking forward to re-acquainting myself with my fiddle, for one thing, and then there are all the mudcats I hope to meet and re-meet. And we're camping with some friends we're looking forward to seeing. Not necessarily in that order.

Subject: RE: Old Songs 2005 Performers listed
From: DonMeixner
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:58 PM

Look for Old Erie Crafter's (Don Meixner's jewelry) in the same spot as last year. Across the way from all them hammered dulcimers. Lots of catching up to do. Probably have a banjo and guitar along as well.

Don