Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Suffet
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:20 PM

Greetings:

Anne Price and I will be presenting our newest workshop, Woody Guthrie's New York, at the March 13 one day festival from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Booklynrose
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 10:42 AM

Interesting line up: Alan Friend - old time Appalachian music, Peili Hu - tai chi, Professor Louie - topical rap (great sense of humor & rhyming), Joyful Noise - beautiful singing, Everett Boyd & the Bobbie Kyle band, acoustic blues.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: NY Pinewoods
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:56 PM

New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club
Folk Music Society of New York, Inc.
www.folkmusicny.org

presents...

New York, New York: Its People and Traditions
A Festival of Traditional Music
Saturday • March 13, 2010
at the Rnaissance Charter School
3559 81st Street, near 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

Brief schedule:

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 noon: Free family concert with Marie O'Connell & others

• 12:30-5:30 PM: Workshops and mini-concerts with Alan Friend, Peili Hu, Professor Louie, Stefanie Loveless, Anne Price, Samita Simha, Steve Suffet, Triboro, and Heather Wood. Includes an open mic 4:15-5:15 PM.

• 7:30-10:30 PM: Evening concert featuring Joyful Noise, Norris Bennett, the Bobby Kyle Blues Band, and Rafael Gomez.

Special guest: Oscar Brand, in honor of 65 years of his Folk Song Festival on WNYC, the longest running radio program in the world.

Admission:
Morning family concert only: Free
All day afternoon + evening: $15
Afternoon workshops only: $10
Evening concert only: $10
Teens 13-18: $5
Children <13: Free

Click here for complete information.

Be there!

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: NY Pinewoods
Date: 31 Mar 08 - 05:35 PM

New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club
Folk Music Society of New York, Inc.
www.folkmusicny.org

proudly presents...

Eclectic Singer-Songwriter
Dean Windemuller
in an intimate house concert
Tuesday • April 1, 2008 • 7:30 PM
at a private residence in
Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Walking distance to the E, F, G, R, and 7 trains.


Dean Windemuller is a singer-songwriter and finger style guitarist who was born and raised in West Michigan. For this very exciting concert, Dean will present a mix of folk, Gospel, and blues, along with some of his own songs. His diverse musical studies include time spent in Chicago, New York City, and India. Dean writes thoughtful and well-crafted tunes, incorporating his experience with jazz, Irish traditional, Western classical, and Indian classical music within the singer-songwriter framework that he grew up with.

General admission: $15. NY Pinewoods members: $12.
Seniors (65+): $10. Children & full-time students: $6.
Space is limited. Reservations are required.
For information, reservations, and directions,
please call Eileen Pentel or Don Wade at 718-672-6399.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: maeve
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 07:14 PM

Oh, I wish I could... enjoy!

maeve

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,booklynrose
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 10:04 AM

I can't believe the whole staff of the fall weekend is superlative. I've gone to a lot of these weekends because the Pinewoods members are interesting & fun, & it is nice to get out of the city. To have the weekend in a hotel with private baths and good food and still cost less than Camp Friedman is GOOD. To have Roustabout, Erica Weiss, and Lisa Null all at the same time is fantastic.
      This summer after the wonderful picnic hosted by Jean Ritchie and George Pickow, when Lisa Null's name was mentioned, someone who was grumbling about this and that flaw or imperfection, switched to elaborate and enthusiastic praise of Lisa's singing. I've always liked Lisa and her music, but coming from a person who was dissatisfied with almost everything, this was strong praise.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Anne Price
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:36 PM

Fall Weekend promises to be as wonderful as usual.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Big Mick
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 06:46 PM

Since I started this thread, I would like to take the chance to encourage all of you to avail yourselves of these opportunities. No matter what level you may feel your singing is at, you will find encouragement, and you will learn much about our beloved folk music. You will make friends, and you will feel the warmth and fulfillment that only happens when beautiful souls lift voices up together. And you will be contributing to the perpetuation of our music and our craft.

Join these organizations. And do yourself a favor and go to these weekends. Big ole Mick guarantees that you will not regret it.

All the best,

Mick Lane

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Suffet
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 06:12 PM

Greetings:

We've told you about the Winter Weekend and the Spring Weekend, so now let us tell you about our third country retreat of the year. It's the Folk Music Society of New York's Fall Folk Music Weekend, and it will take place Friday-Sunday, October 19-21, 2007, at the Fallsview Resort Hotel and Spa in Ellenville, New York. The performing staff includes, among others, Erica Weiss, Lisa Null, and the old-time string band Roustabout (Bruce Hutton, Lars Hanslin, Chris Romaine, and Susan Trammell).

For more information, please visit the FMSNY website by clicking here, or please call Evy Mayer at 718-549-1344 after 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

Be there!

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Suffet
Date: 16 May 07 - 06:47 AM

Greetings:

There are still a few places left at the Folk Music Society of New York (NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club) 2007 Spring Weekend at Camp Kislak in Lake Como, PA. The dates are Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28. The performing staff includes Jen Larson & Terry McGill, Debra Cowan, Bob Malenky, and John Krumm, plus others. There will be concerts, workshops, dancing, jamming, and singing, as well as a camper concert which gives everyone a chance to perform.

If you are interested, please go to http://www.folkmusicny.org/ and follow the links for the Spring Weekend. You can even book and pay for your reservation on-line. For additional information, please e-mail Evy Mayer by clicking here, or else call her after 11 AM Eastern Time at 718-549-1344.

Be there!

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 02:36 PM

Yes, there is still space and we'd love to have all of you there! You may even register on line and pay by credit card at http://winterfolkwknd.eventbrite.com/ -- we may even have a bit of scholarship $$$ left if it would make a difference in your coming.

PM me if you are interested with your personal email address --

join in the fun and festivities!! hang out with old friends, make new ones!

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Eileen Pentel
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 02:19 PM

The winter weekend is truly special, relaxing and a time to listen to and to make your own music all week long.

In addition, it's a great place to bring a spouse or friend or child or anyone who may not be as into it as you are. Since there are no workshops, people do feel freer to go into town or skiing or read that nice novel by the fireplace surrounded by music. We also have our jigsaw puzzles that for some people are impossible to pass by without joining in!
For children of all ages, the hill in front of the main building, with snow, if there is snow, is a great place to go sledding. And of course it is great to take a walk around the grounds.
There are still places left! Come and join us.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Anne Price
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 02:04 PM

This one of the best events of the year. A chance to jam non-stop all weekend. Wonderful things happen when you put people together in a room with instruments and voices for that length of time with no interruptions (except for food, bathrooms, and sleep). You remember songs you thought you had forgotten. Harmonies seem to create themselves. Unexpected instrumental combinations happen. You relax and forget your inhibitions and music creates an energy and community unlike anything else. Not too late to sign up and see for yourself.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Suffet
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 10:41 PM

Greetings:

I'm bringing this old thread back to life to remind people that the Folk Music Society of New York (NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club) 2007 Winter Weekend is coming up Friday to Sunday, February 2 to 4, at the Warwick Conference Center in nearby Warwick, New York. Instead of a formal program, there is a free form weekend of jamming, singing, and relaxation in pretty and peaceful surroundings. More information is available at the FMSNY website [http://www.folkmusicny.org].

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 03:29 PM

Suffet, my dear- Sorry I misspelled your name. I was sure I had remembered an "i" in that second syllable...Jean

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 03:23 PM

we mostly ate fruit and salads, though Mick did contribute a cake
which he didn't partake of because he was too busy picking and singing
we had a lovely time, so thanks to our hosts Jean and George and John and to everyone else who was there and to Pinewoods society for organising this event and many others

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 03:59 PM

Jean , saying hello to you is always refreshing--because it's an oral HI Jean.

I sure do wish I'd been a part of it. Thinking about the times I was on staff at Pinewoods at Camp Friedman and also doing concerts for them --- way back when --- certainly brings back good memories.

You can view a not very close photo of moi doing a concert for 'em at the South Street Seaport in NYC---with the bridge in the background -- at my photo folk site.

And you said that Mick gained 45 or 50 new friends there.

But, also, you said that right after mentioning all the good food. So I was sure you were gonna say that Mick had gaind 45 or 50 new pounds there. I'm sure if it'd been ME, I would've been a close second!! Maybe first.-----(There, I said it before Mick could!!!!)

Love, Art

Subject: RE: Folk Music Soc. of NY Pinewoods hooray!!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 03:32 PM

Mick- your presence and music were a real "shot in the arm" to our annual gathering. The hottest day of the year, but our yard is shady and there was a breeze; everyone relaxed and made music, listened to each other (not always easy, but there are no "standards" here- we listen and encourage everyone, even monotones and beginning pickers), ate wonderful food, made new friends. And you, Mick, gained 45 or 50 new ones there! We're all grateful that you made the tedious trip across the GW Bridge and through endless traffic, but hope that you will do it again- we loved having you here. There were three other Catters, too- myself, Phillipa from Ireland, and Suffit of course who helped hold everything together. And we Pinewooders do appreciate your good words on our behalf, and welcome you to USA-East!   Jean

Subject: Folk Music Soc. of NY(Pinewoods hooray!!
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 12:49 PM

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to attend the annual picnic of this venerable organization. Our own kytrad (Jean Ritchie) was the host. She is as gracious and welcoming as she is beautiful!! And it was a wonderful gathering of singers. Pinewoods is conducting it's membership drive and I want to encourage all Mudcatters in the general area to join. These organizations are one of the ways we "pass it on". And they are vital.

In fact let this thread serve as a plea on behalf of all the folk societies. If you live in Philly, there is the Philadelphia Folksong Society. If you are in the Metro Washington DC area, there is the Folk Society of Greater Washington DC. We must support these organizations or they will disappear. Many are in need of new members or they will disappear. Please use this thread to promote membership in your own area.

Folks, some of my most satisfying musical moments have come as a result of these great organizations. I have made many new friends some whom will remain close to me as long as I am on this side of the sod.

Thanks Joy, Steve, and all the other members of Pinewoods who made me feel welcome. And most of all to our Jean. Your hospitality and warmth is not equalled. Long may your song be sung.

All the best,

Mick