Hudson River Sampler 25th Anniversary concert 9/28

The Hudson River Sampler show on WAMC is 25 years old! To celebrate, there will be a concert at the Linda Norris Auditorium in Albany Friday, September 28th. Appearing will be Jonathan Edwards, Pat Wictor, Toby Walker, Debra Cowan and Bernice Lewis. Full details at www.wamcarts.org

Rise Up Singing! party in New Paltz on 9/11

Everyone is welcome but pets can no longer be brought along. Please observe this request. Bring an instrument and your book or come and sing from a spare copy. Singing at 8 North Manheim Blvd, New Paltz, NY starts at 7:00pm and ends at 8:30pm.

Peter Yarrow, Bethany Yarrow, and Rufus Cappadocia in Schoharie on 9/22

Bethany & Rufus http://www.myspace.com/bethanyandrufus with special guest Peter Yarrow will be appearing at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Schoharie, NY on September 22 ay 7:30pm. Call (518) 827-4953 for more info.

Quickstep CD Release Concert and Dance in Schenectady, NY on 9/16

Quickstep String Band featuring John Kirk and Trish Miller http://www.johnandtrish.com/ , Ed Lowman, Sara Milonovich, and Cedar Stanistreet will be featured at Music At The Barn, with the entire $15 donation going to the performers. All dance skill levels welcome. Bring a picnic supper after 5:00pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. For more information, call (518) 864- 5349 or email connie@jackandconnie.com

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

Now that the flurry of excitement of back to school is over, what better way to recover than a nice cup of tea or coffee, good conversation, and great music? Come to the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955 and treat yourself to a Hootenanny! Sign up starts at 7:00pm and the music commences around 8:00pm.

the McDades at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church on 9/6

The McDades will be appearing tomorrow Thursday September 9th at the community center building of the Schoharie Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Schoharie, NY at 7:00pm. $10 adults, $5 seniors/students. http://www.themcdades.com/ Call 827 4953 for more info.

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

Have you noticed that the maple trees are starting to get ready for fall? While we still have nice weather why not come to the Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955 The coffee and fine teas and perhaps a giant cookie will be waiting for you. Great conversation with great people. Signup is at 7:00pm and the music and poetry starts about 8:00pm.

Tom Rush at the Guthrie Center on Aug. 31 & Sept. 1

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center Presents

TOM RUSH

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 1, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$40/$37 GC Members

http://www.tomrush.com

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration...a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.

For tickets and information call
(413)528-1955

The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse schedule announced.

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse has put the new schedule on http://www.walkaboutclearwater.org/


10/13/07 Robin and Linda Williams
11/10/07 John Gorka
12/8/07 Sol y Canto
1/12/08 Red Molly
2/9/08 Joe Crookston/Pat Wictor
3/8/08 John McCutcheon
4/12/08 Ebony Hillbillies
5/10/08 Phil Ochs Night

The Coffeehouse is held at Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY. Doors open for a sing at 6:45pm and the concert starts at 7:30pm.

Rise Up Singing party in New Paltz on August 28

We are voice friendly - good harmony is simply fun! Come join the fun at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 4 North Manheim Blvd., New Paltz, NY from 7:00pm till 8:30pm on August 28. Extra copies of Rise Up Singing are available or bring your own.

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

Come hear some great music at a wonderful place to rejuvanate. Signup is at 7:00pm and the show starts around 8:00pm at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rd., Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955

Northern Lights at the Guthrie Center on August 24

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center Presents

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$20/$18 GC Members

http://www.northernlightsband.com

Northern Lights has performed an eclectic blend of acoustic traditional roots music, rock, country, soul, bluegrass and gospel for 3 decades, in venues from coast to coast and abroad. The late legendary fiddler Vassar Clements occasionally joined the band, and they have recorded 10 albums, including "New Moon" (2005).

For tickets and information call The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rad, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955

Amy Correia at the Guthrie Center on August 24

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center Presents

AMY CORREIA

Friday, August 24, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$20/$18 GC Members

http://www.amycorreia.com/

"Correia creates hypnotic, homespun songs that draw from such influences as folk, pop, blues and french-style cabaret. Add to that her mesmerizing voice and a lyrical dexterity akin to Bob Dylan's, and you come up with one great find."
-Guitar World, Acoustic

For tickets and information call The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rad, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

We've been having pretty good turnout and some great piano and violin and guitar playing for the last couple of weeks. The great coffee and teas can be iced if you prefer. The signup starts at 7:00pm and the show commences at 8:00pm more or less at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955 Hope to see you there!

Oscar Brand at the Guthrie Center

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center Presents

OSCAR BRAND

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$20/$18 GC Members

http://www.oscarbrand.com/

"One of the great folksingers of our time..." - Colorado West News
"An American folk music legend" - Boston Globe


for tickets, call the Guthrie Center (413)528-1955

Aztec Two-Step at the Guthrie Center

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center Presents

AZTEC TWOSTEP

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$24/$22 GC Members

http://www.aztectwostep.com/

Aztec Two-Step continues to impress audiences with intelligent songwriting, dazzling acoustic lead guitar, and inspiring harmonies. After 30 plus years of nonstop touring and the release of their new studio album, Days of Horses, they have become one of acoustic music’s most popular and enduring acts.

for tickets, call the Guthrie Center (413)528-1955

Bill Morrissey at the Guthrie Center August 11

http://www.billmorrissey.net/

Bill Morrissey's astute lyrical gifts and graceful, understated melodies have put him on festival stages across the world; into theatres, concert halls, and coffeehouses; garnered him critical acclaim from magazines, authors, and music peers; and have earned him two Grammy nominations.

Bill will be at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955 this Saturday at 8:00pm

Work 'O The Weavers at the Guthrie Center on August 10

http://www.workotheweavers.com/

"This faithfully arranged and sung tribute...rings with such rousing familiarity...that there are moments when you may find yourself thinking that the group's original members are all within range of the microphones."
- The Washington Post

They really put on a great show when singing at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955 The doors open at 6:00pm for light refreshments and the show starts at 8:00pm

The Highwaymen at the Guthrie Center

The Highwaymen http://originalhighwaymen.com who had a hit with Michael Row The Boat Ashore back in 1961 will be at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955 on Friday August 3 and Saturday August 4 at 8:00pm. There will be a children's show on Sunday August 5. This is not simply nostalgia act. Sure, the Highwaymen sing some of their old songs but two thirds of the cuts on their new album have never before appeared on a Highwaymen release. Come see the Highwaymen demonstrate that they are still a vital and vibrant force on the folk scene, always looking to expand their horizons and to grow as artists and performers.

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, NY July 26-29

The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival http://www.falconridgefolk.com/ opened today. During the day today there were several workshops on getting started in the music business and also beginner's dance lessons. Plenty of dance and stage music after supper.

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

What flavor will the cobbler be tonight? Blueberry last week, strawberry rhubarb the week before. To find out, come to the Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955. Signup starts at 7:00pm and the show starts around 8:00pm.

Jimmy LaFave on 7/28 at the Guthrie Center

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center
Presents

JIMMY LAFAVE

Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$18/$16 GC Members

http://www.jimmylafave.com/

Staying true to his red clay roots, Jimmy LaFave celebrates an Americana attitude, a blend of rock ‘n’ roll revelry and an honest-to-goodness, down-home delivery of a mix of tender ballads and rowdy rockers.

The Guthrie Center
4 Van Deusenville Road
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230
413 528-1955

John Gorka on 7/27 at the Guthrie Center

The Troubadour Series at The Guthrie Center
Presents

JOHN GORKA

Friday, July 27, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare
$20/$18 GC Members

http://www.johngorka.com/

Famed for his rich, expressive baritone, John Gorka is still honored to be a part of the folk tradition - energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life.

The Guthrie Center
4 Van Deusenville Road
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230
413 528-1955

No Sing at New Paltz Friends Meeting on 7/24

The Friends Meetinghouse is preparing for the July 28th Tag Sale Fund Raiser so the next sing will be in August. If you are in the area Saturday between 9:00am and 4:00pm, why not support this venue?

Benefit Concert for Norm Wennet at the Bearsville Theater on August 4th

The Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498, (845)679-4406 http://www.bearsvilletheater.com/ is holding a benefit concert for Norm Wennet on Saturday, August 4, tickets $10, doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:00pm.

A folksinger in the truest sense, Norm Wennet has been playing old time, rootsy, mainly Americana music for over 40 years. He's a Woodstock legend. Norm is recovering from a recent illness and has very large hospital bills. Help Norm out and enjoy a night of great music with Norm and his friends.

Performances by local musicians to include:

Jeremy Bernstein of Stony Clove Lane, Karen Brooks & Melissa Ortquist, Sean Crimmins, Lisa Dudley, Kristen Garnier with Honeypie, Michael Kelly, Paul McMahon, Jerry Mitnick, Bret Mosely, Mechanical Bull, Baker Rorick with Martin Keith and Josh Roy Brown and Sarah Underhill

If you haven't got your pass for Falcon Ridge Folk Festival yet

The first fifty reservations for Falcon Ridge Night 7/21 at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955 get a free pass for the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival! http://www.falconridgefolk.com/ Preview some of the people appearing at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival for $20 and get a pass that will cost you $100 at the gate!

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

With all the festivals in the area, who know who will wander in? Hootenanny tonight at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413)528-1955 Signup is at 7:00pm and the music and poetry will begin somewhere around 8:00pm.

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Ancramdale, NY on July 19-20

The gates are open and there are a few lower campground tickets and day tickets available for the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com in Ancramdale, NY. Sure, there are big name and up-and-coming performers on performance stages, or on dance tents, or showcase visits. Then there is education opportunities. The Pete Wernick classes are finishing up, but there is still free tips from top players and teachers including Bill Keith, Ron Thomason and Jeff Horton. The children's classes are still available and the slow jam tent to try playing in a group will welcome you.

Falcon Ridge weekend at the Guthrie Center

Several of the folks that will be appearing at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival http://www.falconridgefolk.com (July 26-29, 44 County Road 7D, Hillsdale, NY) will also be at the Guthrie Center 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955.

Tracy Grammer
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 8:00pm

http://tracygrammer.com/

"Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays." - Joan Baez

Falcon Ridge Night
Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 8:00pm

Artists appearing are:

Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines
http://www.terrihendrix.com
"Youthful folk upstart Terri Hendrix and grizzled veteran Lloyd Maines played songs that were insightful as well as universal in appeal. Hendrix was down-home folksy, singing homegrown tunes from her homespun record label. Their set was quite enjoyable." - Roger Lilly, The Charleston Gazette

Pat Wictor with Cheryl Prashker
http://www.patwictor.com/ http://www.cherylprashker.com/
"Pat Wictor’s songs, his blues tinged slide guitar and mellow performance style impress the hell out of me. Watch out for this guy. He’s a terrific new talent." - Gene Shay, WXPN, Philadelphia
Percussionist Cheryl Prashker plays with Pat on his latest album and has been kept busy appearing with him.

Hootenanny at The Guthrie Center

The weather has moderated and the evening temperatures are much nicer. It's going to be a great evening for a Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955. Signup is 7:00pm and the festivites commence around 8:00pm.

Contra Dance at the Breakabeen Grange 7/14

There will be a Contra Dance at The Breakabeen Grange on Saturday July 14th, 2007 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The suggested donation is $6. All Dances Taught - Beginners Welcome. The Breakabeen Grange is located about 8 miles south of Middleburgh, NY just off of NYS Route 30 on Clauverwie Rd. (Look for the Contra Dance sign) For more information call Judy or David at (518) 827-8073 or e-mail dlsmyth@midtel.net

The Mammals and Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion on Dancing On The Air at the Linda on July 11

And it's a live radio show so if getting to the Linda http://www.wamcarts.org/ 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY isn't possible, you can still hear the show on the radio (or the internet) on WAMC http://www.wamc.org/ at 8:00pm EDT. Jay Unger and Molly Mason http://www.jayandmolly.com/ host this contra dancing plus more show every month and this time the guests are The Mammals http://www.themammals.net/ (subversive acoustic traditionalists) and Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion http://www.sarahleeandjohnny.com/ (dovetail harmony). What an evening it will be!

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion at the Guthrie Center on July 14

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion http://www.sarahleeandjohnny.com/ present folk and country songs sung in soaring harmony with Johnny's thoughtful guitar. For a chance to see them is a small room up close and personal, com to the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955 on July 14th at 8:00pm.

Work 'O The Weavers at the Guthrie Center on July 13

They started out as a tribute band and now work new songs in with the classics. A close harmony quartet with guitar, banjo, and string bass accompaniment, Work 'O The Weavers http://www.workotheweavers.com/
will be at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955 on July 13th at 8:00pm.

Folk Jam at Spencertown Academy Arts Center on July 13

There is a free Folk Jam for amateur and professional musicians at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center http://www.spencertownacademy.org on July 13th in Spencertown, NY. Listeners are always welcome.

Rise Up Singing! party in NewPaltz Tuesday July 10

If it's too hot, we'll sing in the cellar. Still at 8 North Manheim, New Paltz NY on July 10th at 7:00pm until 8:00pm. Bring your voice, possibly an instrument, and a copy of Rise Up Singing! if you have one (there are extras to share or buy).

Pat Wictor in Franklinton, NY on July 20

On Friday, July 20th at 730pm at the Gates Hill church on Gates Hill Road in Franklinton, NY is the place to be to see Pat Wictor. http://www.patwictor.com/index.php?page=home Sonny Ochs calls Pat an incredible musician and human being. Tickets are $10 and more information at (518)827-4953

Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center

Last week so many people showed up that it got so late that some folks went home before their turn! The Hootenanny before a Revival usually has a good turnout so it should be a fun evening for all. Signup is at 7:00pm and the festivities commence at 8:00pm more or less at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA (413)528-1955.

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Arlo Guthrie at the Guthrie Center July 6/6-8

Arlo at the church! What could be better? Summer Revival is an important fundraiser to keep the church repaired and operating. Arlo Guthrie will appear Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 6th, 7th, and 8th at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-1955

FLAME and Cherie and Hot Pots July 21

The Landis Arboretum http://www.landisarboretum.org/ in Esperance, NY is having a fundraising concert July 21 from noon till 4pm. Cherie and the Hot Pots will start the festivities and FLAME http://www.flametheband.com/ will headline. $10 for a ticket, free parking, and food and beverages will be available.

Open Mic at Muddy Cup

Two guys from Staten Island seem to be setting up coffee shops all the way north to Albany. http://www.muddycup.com At the Albany, Catskill, Kingston, and maybe others, Monday seems to be Open Mic Nite.

Hector On Stilts at the Guthrie Center on June 30

Hector On Stilts http://www.hectoronstilts.com take Beach Boys harmony and Hall and Oates falsettos, mix in the funkiness of The Cars, throw in a little Wilco off-the-wallism, a splash of Latin spice, and always arrive in a limo. See them this Saturday June 30 at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be served.

JoAnne Redding at the Guthrie Center on June 29

JoAnne Redding http://www.joanneredding.com puts her heart into the mix of country and blues she will be singing at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 on this Thursday, June 29 at 8:00pm. The doors open at 6:00pm and light refreshments are available.

Rise Up Singing! party in NewPaltz Tuesday June 26

There will be singing in New Paltz, NY this Tuesday June 26th at the Quaker Meeting House, 8 North Manheim at 7pm. Bring instruments and your copy of Rise Up Singing! (There are copies available there.)

Rick Robbins at the Guthrie Center on June 16

Rick Robbins will be appearing at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rod, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare.

http://www.rick-robbins.com

"Whether Rick (Robbins) is singing about a road he wants to take or one he's taken too many times, or for that matter a road he knows he can never take but dreams of it still, he always takes his sweet time! He may have gleaned this practice from his good friend and travel'n buddy Ramblin' Jack Elliott. The pictures he himself sees when songwriting are superbly conveyed through Bold - Confident - Brush - Stroke lyrics. Sometimes using few sentences and at times few words, he captures something that lets you feel the breeze and hear the wind up in the trees, or see how the road curves up ahead and you might even smell some fabulous perfume he's tellin' you about cause he can say it so profoundly. His low singing style voice tells tales in a compelling fashion and his delivery and tone let you know he knows what he's singing about." - Rick Tivens

I saw Rick Robbins open for Ramblin' Jack Elliot last year and all I can say is this is going to be a great show.

Bernice Lewis at The Guthrie Center June 15th

Bernice Lewis will be appearing at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van DeusenvilleRoad, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm for light fare

http://www.bernicelewis.com

"I guess what I want people to know is that, for me, it's about the songs, each different, each a well-thought-out message, each a labor of love," says Bernice Lewis. It has been said that she elevates the experiences of everyday life to an art form. She sings from a woman's perspective with wit and eloquence in distinctive, powerful vocals... With attention equally divided among matters of the earth, matters of the soul and matters of the heart, Lewis has staked out as her territory the sum of contemporary existence, and by giving so generously of herself she helps illuminate the lives of others.

Saturday June 9 Greg Greenway at Gates Hill concert!

Hard to believe, but this will be the 20th year of concerts at Gates Hill Church in Franklinton, NY at the top of Gates Hill Road!!!! We're starting off the season on Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 pm with Greg Greenway. Friday, July 20 will be Pat Wictor. Saturday, August 25 will be Magpie. Info? 827 4953

Rise Up Singing! party in NewPaltz Tuesday June 12

Time to have an evening of singing again! Come join the fun at 7:00pm to 8:30pm on June 12, 2007, at 8 North Manheim, New Paltz, NY. Bring your copy of Rise Up Singing!, or borrow one, or buy one.

Thinking about trying to sing in public?

Come to the Guthrie Center for the Hootenanny! Absolutely the best place to try climbing up on to a stage not to mention singing. Great coffee and teas to savor, great people to talk with, great music for inspiration. Signup is 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm more or less.

Jaane Doe at the Guthrie Center on June 9

http://www.myspace.com/jaanedoe

From her early roots as a folk rocker, through her evolution into pop, hard rock, and studio session work, Jaane Doe has stemmed the tides of change in the music industry, continuously re-inventing herself to stay in the game. She is recognized and respected as a folk artist from "Mother's Wine Emporium", "Mother Courage", and "Cafe Lena's" in New York to the "Troubadour", the "Whiskey", and the "Coach House" on the California coast. Her latest album, which might be categorized as Americana/Folk, BURNS LIKE FIRE contains heartfelt, introspective, artist-rendered songs with vocals that exude realness and vulnerability as she shares intimately the intensity of her life experience.

Jaane Doe will be appearing at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 on June 9th at 8:00pm. The doors open at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be served.

Bobby Sweet & Adam Michael Rothberg on June 8 at the Guthrie Center

http://www.bobbysweet.com/
http://www.adamr.net/

Bobby Sweet has written songs that have aired on several hit television series, such as Touched By An Angel, Walker Texas Ranger, Soul Food, and Judging Amy, among others. He also co-wrote a song that was featured in the Danny Devito/Bette Midler movie Drowning Mona. As a performer he has shared the bill with some of the top country and folk artists, including Vince Gill, Bill Morrissey, Deana Carter, Bill Staines, Bryan White, Arlo Guthrie, and Jess Klein. As a sought-after lead guitarist he has played shows with George Jones, Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson, The Bellamy Brothers, Waylon Jennings, and many others. Sweet has also been featured as a multi-instrumentalist on albums by recording artists Arlo Guthrie, Bernice Lewis, Adam Michael Rothberg, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Johnny Irion, and a host of other projects.

"For the better part of the last decade, Adam Michael Rothberg has dominated the regional music scene as a producer (Dar Williams, Bernice Lewis, Jamie Morton, Pete Nelson), band member (Big Waaagh Scratch Band, Dr. Isosceles), recording engineer (Derek Studios in Dalton), publicist (Iron Horse Music Hall), manager (Dar Williams), instrumentalist (Joan Baez, Cliff Eberhardt, Sugarbeat, Sloan Wainwright, Victoria Williams, Mark Olson) and performer. In other words, Rothberg, a Pittsfield native and multi-talented multi-instrumentalist, has been everything to everyone, but as the above and only partial listing shows, always in the service of others." -- Seth Rogovoy

Bobbu Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg will be at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955 on June 8th at 8:00pm. The doors open at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be served.

If it's Thursday...

it must be Hootenanny at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955. Bring your voice and any other instruments available unless it's your night to be an audient! Great coffee and teas, good conversation and wonderful music. Sign up is at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm.

Xavier with Special Guest Tony Lee Thomas at Guthrie Center 6/2

Abe Guthrie, son of Arlo and grandson of Woody, will be playing keyboards for Xavier this Saturday June 2 at 8:00pm at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955. Special Guest for the evening will be Tony Lee Thomas http://tonyleethomas.com It'll be an evening of music with a conscience and a beat that won't quit.

Square Dancing at the Guthrie Center 6/1

On Friday June 1, 2007 at 8:00pm, the king of square dance callers Cliff Broder and the Square One Band will present an evening of square dancing at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA, (413) 528-1955.

How many greens are there?

All the trees have their leaves and the mountains have more shades of green than seems possible. What could be better after marveling at the beauty all around us then a great cup of coffee or tea, good conversation, and good music? We're in the big room and the sound reinforcement is working. Come to the Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955! Signup at 7:00pm and the music starts around 8:00pm.

Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival June 10 in Beacon, NY

Come to a free festival in Beacon, NY on June 10th down by the Beacon train station next to the Hudson River. Freshly baked strawbery shortcake, choclate covered strawberrys, and other treats will be available. Free rides on the Woody Guthrie, a thirty foot wooden ferry sloop, are available to the folks who sign up early in the day. Dan Einbender, Ian Weiss, Spook Handy, Ricardo Gautreau, Electric Fiddle Band, Andy Revkin & Friends, Victoria Raabin, and Pete Seeger will be providing music.

Troubadour Series May 25 and 26 at The Guthrie Center

The Strangelings
Friday, May 25, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm

http://www.myspace.com/thestrangelings

Two electric sitars, flute, percussion and the ethereal voices of three women, all blended into an alchemical potion of earthy mythology and deep grooves that will have you dancing while your soul takes flight. The Nuah Suite is a chain of enigmatic songs, a rich blend of Goddess imagery and classical themes from around the world, woven into a complex fabric that flows like an orchestral sonata.

Meg Hutchinson
Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 8:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm

http://www.meghutchinson.com

Part young farm kid, part old poet, Performing Songwriter calls Meg, "...A master of introspective ballads filled with understated yearning and an exquisite sense of metaphor." Her songs are characterized by an unselfconscious optimism, a love of language and a fascination with the workings of the human heart. Among her major influences she is quick to mention Mary Oliver and Garrison Keillor.

For tickets and information call
413.528.1955

The Guthrie Center
4 Van Deusenville Road
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230

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Anybody want to help see if the microphones still work? Do the kitchen volunteers still remember how to make coffee and tea much less who wanted one? Big lineup this weekend and everything needs to be working by then. Come to the Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center! Signup at 7:00pm and the extended soundcheck commences somewhere around 8:00pm.

But seriously, there is a Hootenanny every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) at 8:00pm at The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (413) 528-1955.

New York Renaissance Faire School Days

Many of the folk songs sung today started in Elizabethan times. On May 23 and 24, New York Renaissance Faire will present School Days, "An Incredible Field Trip to the 16th Century!" It's a bit late notice for this year since it takes a while to set up field trips but it's something to keep in mind for next year.

Lucy Kaplansky at Roxbury, NY on May 19

Lucy Kaplansky will be performing at the Roxbury Arts Group at 8:00pm on May 19th. This singer songwriter has become the troubadour laureate of city folk. The power and texture in her voice are matched by the imagery and emotion of her lyrics and melodies. All this, done with a knack for leading the audience straight to the heart of a song, leaving them wanting more. $15.00 (607) 326-7908

Peter Yarrow in Schoharie, NY on May 13

Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul, and Mary), his daughter Bethany, and Rufus Cappadocia on cello will be giving a Mother's Day concert at 3:00pm at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church on Main Street. It will be a concert for all generations. Call 518.827.4953 or 518.295.8931 for more information.

Arlo Guthrie in Great Barrington, MA on 5/18-20

Next weekend, at The Guthrie Center (4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA, 413 528-1955), Arlo will be holding his Spring Revival. This is held in the church from his song Alice's Restaurant which is now a interfaith center. They provide community lunches on Wednesdays and an acoustic open mic on Thursdays. The Spring Revival is held in the main room which seats a hundred people. Last I heard from George, there are still tickets available. On Sunday morning, there is a walkathon for Huntington's Disease, which cut short Woody Guthrie's life. It's a really nice place.

Sing in New Paltz, NY

There is a nice Rise Up Singing party on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in New Paltz, NY at the Friends Meeting at 8 North Manheim. Bring your copy or there are a few spares to share. The sing runs from 7:00pm till 8:30pm.