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