Dear Friends,
I hope you're all doing well and staying warm amidst the snow. I'm writing to invite you to a special event.
On Sunday, February 27, the Mid-Hudson Antislavery Singers are leading an Abolitionist Sing-Along. For the past couple of years, I've been working on a songbook that will (eventually!) include 33 antislavery pieces, set for performance. On Feb. 27 we are going to gather a big group to sing about a dozen of these pieces, with a bit of historical commentary from me, and direction and accompaniment by First Congregational Church's immensely talented music director, Michael Golzmane.
Much of the music is a cappella but some has accompaniment and anyone who wishes to bring a banjo, fiddle, or other instrument and join in, is most welcome! (Note that I have so far scored only for piano.) The tunes range from Sacred Harp hymns to folk songs and patriotic pieces. Included will be "Sojourner Truth's Hymn," and also several lively minstrel tunes that were borrowed by the abolitionists for the cause of racial justice.
An invitation is attached. Please feel free to pass it along to one and all, who may be interested. You'll see that we will have two sitters on hand (experienced Vassar students) who will provide popcorn and a movie ("Ratatouille") for young kids, so parents can participate. We'll sing from 3 to 5 pm and then share a potluck supper afterward, for those who are able to linger awhile.
We're hopeful that a few of the participants may feel inspired, in the longer term, to join the Antislavery Singers and help us share this music occasionally in local schools and public venues. (If so, we have a frock coat or hoop skirt for you!) But that is definitely NOT expected. We're getting a big group together just for one afternoon, to enjoy and celebrate the music.
The location, as you'll see on the flyer, is First Congregational Church/UCC in Poughkeepsie--westbound 44/55 arterial, the brick church with the tall cedar-shingle steeple, on the right, just past Mill House Panda restaurant.
Hope you can join us!
All best wishes,
Rebecc
"Guitar Heroes" Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
From my friend Jan Christensen
The instrument as visual art -- not merely aural -- has always been a part of the human experience. When I was a kid, while other guys were collecting pictures of cars, I was collecting pictures of guitars and dreaming just as hard as they were. When my leg heals, I hope to be able to go and see this.
Jan
An exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum: http://blog.metmuseum.org/guitarheroes/
New York City and nearby New Jersey, Long Island, and Westchester County have been home to a vibrant Italian American population since the late nineteenth century. Within this community, a remarkable tradition of lutherie (stringed-instrument making) has flourished. Italian American craftsmen have produced an enormous variety of musical instruments, from traditional European-style violins, mandolins, and guitars to newer American instruments such as archtop guitars and mandolins and even electric guitars. Since the 1930s, makers from this tradition in the New York region have become especially well known for their extraordinary archtop guitars. This exhibition examines the work of three remarkable craftsmen from this heritage—John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone—their place in the extended context of Italian and Italian American instrument making, and the inspiration of the sights and sounds of New York City.
Some performances: http://blog.metmuseum.org/guitarheroes/performances/
Fwd: Monthly Sea Shanty Sing
From Gus Pederson and the Kingston Sea Chantey Singers:
Well it's that time again, the second Wednesday of the month, that means that we will all be gathering at New World Home cooking at 7 PM tomorrow. The purpose is to sing a few sea chanties and drink a few beers. So join us and it looks like it will not SNOW this time, shocking - Gus
Fwd: Statement from Veterans For Peace Regarding current events in Northern Africa
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| THERE IS ONE THING STRONGER Statement from Veterans For PeaceRegarding current events in Northern AfricaJanuary 30, 2011Events unfolding in Tunisia and Egypt hold much hope for the people of that region and indeed the entire world. What do those events show us?
· The demonstrations are succeeding because in the main people are relying on the power of nonviolence. People are demonstrating nonviolently and young troops are refusing to violently stop them. · Two weeks ago, few people thought the events in Tunisia and Egypt could ever happen, but they are happening.
In northern Africa, the words of Victor Hugo have come to life. "There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world: and that is an idea whose time has come."
There is absolutely no reason Victor Hugo's words can't come to life in our own country.
· A clear majority of U.S. troops and U.S. residents oppose the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq but few believe we can bring the killing to a swift conclusion. · If a small percentage of U.S. troops refused to fight and an even smaller percentage of U.S. residents halted business as usual by simply staying home from work and school, the killing would end.
Anyone who thinks Hugo's words are only a dream today in Egypt or America, should be aware of what has already come to pass in Egypt, as in so many other places since then.
In Egypt, grassroots organizing during World War I led to a demand, only two days after the November 11 armistice in 1918, for a meeting to discuss independence with the head of the British forces that had occupied Egypt for 36 years.
The British refused, but the growing movement refused to back down. When four of its leaders were arrested in March, 1919 trying to represent Egypt at the Versailles Treaty talks, people began a general uprising.
All social classes participated. Organizers adopted as their symbol the "Crescent and the Cross," uniting majority Muslims and minority Coptic Christians. Within a week Egypt was economically paralyzed by strikes of every sort. The protests were mainly nonviolent in the cities but when the British tried to suppress the demonstrations violently, 800 Egyptians and nearly 30 British soldiers were killed by that summer.
Years later, Egyptian women chose March 16 as Women's Day because on that day in 1919, 300 women demonstrators led by Hoda Sha'arawi denounced British occupation and Hameida Khalil became the first woman to give her life for independence. This mostly nonviolent revolution forced the British to recognize limited Egyptian independence in 1922. The following year, Egyptians adopted a new constitution.
Since the 1978 Camp David "Peace Accords," the U.S. has given Egypt over $50 billion in military aid, plus forgiving $7 billion in military debt for Egypt's support in the 1990 Persian Gulf War. The U.S. has a huge responsibility to see that Egypt does not use the weapons we gave it to crush a democratic movement.
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Jam today at Heritage Folk Music
In place of the Dave Ruch concert today, several musicians including Pat Lamanna and Rich Bala are gathering for an informal song swap. Please come join us as we sing our favorite "heritage songs". 3 pm at Kiested House, 119 Main St, Saugerties., NY Free.
Sojourner truth concert
Music of Sojourner Truth in Concert
On Saturday, March 5, Journey to Freedom - songs and stories of Sojourner Truth will be presented by the Sojourner Truth Memorial Fund and Heritage Folk Music, Inc at St James Methodist Church in Kingston. A variety of local singers and storytellers will give a 2 hour program, beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $10.
The concert will include songs written by Truth, spirituals, and songs from the Abolitionist movement and the Civil War. Storytellers Evelyn Clarke and Terry Gittens will be joined by singes, Betty & the Baby Boomers, the Veterans in a New Field, and several others. Refreshments will be served, accompanied by fiddlers, Earl and Mimi Pardini.
St. James Methodist Church is a fitting location for the concert. In 1827, the congregation welcomed as a member, Isabella Van Wagonen, a freed slave who later took the name Sojourner Truth. As a dynamic speaker advocating the end of slavery, voting rights for women, and basic human rights for all, she became one of the most notable women in the 19th century. There is a statue of her in the National Women's Hall of Fame, and most recently, a statue of her was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol by the First Lady, Michelle Obama. The proceeds from this concert will be used to erect a statue of her in The Ulster County town, Esopus, where she was born and lived for the first 30 years of her life.
In addition, a raffle for a beautiful hand made quilt will end on March 5, and the winning ticket will be drawn at the concert. The quilt, titled Isabella's Garden, measurers 60"x60" and has a retail value of $500. Raffle tickets are $ 5. or 5 for $20, and can be purchased from Anne Gordon (331-7380).
Saugerties Piping Weekend
Saugerties Piping Weekend - April 29th through May 2nd
Dear Piping Friends,
The piping weekend at Falling Waters in Saugerties NY is unlike any other weekend on the piping calendar. No instructors, no schedules, no lessons, no concerts or performances. Simply a weekend of relaxation, good food and good piping with friends, some good players others beginners. It doesn't matter, this is a weekend of mutual encouragement, exchanging of ideas, tunes, reedmaking methods, etc, etc....
Our weekend is spent in a comfortable retreat centre on 60 acres of land bordering the Hudson River in Saugerties, NY. Although this event began life as a Northumbrian piping weekend it now encompasses many other instruments: Scottish small pipes, Uilleann pipes, Cornish and Leistershire pipes, concertinas, sakpipas, Celtic harps and ukuleles to name but a few. Non-piping family members often tag along to enjoy both the company and the walks through the 60 acres of woodland and farmland, or just to curl up and read a book in one of the lounges. The only structure to the weekend is mealtime. Although there is no requirement to take meals with the group, most people choose to do that. The meals are simple and good.
The dates for this year's Saugerties piping weekend are April 29th (Friday, anytime during the afternoon) until May 2nd (Monday, leave after lunch). Those unfortunate people who have to get back to work have the option of leaving on Sunday. If your schedule only allows you one day - that is fine also.
Costs:
Last year's prices are being maintained for this year although our host, Sr. Catherine, would welcome any extra donation that you feel able to contribute.
Non-refundable deposit of $25 (to be sent directly to Sr. Catherine - see below)
Friday through Monday (including Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast and lunch on Monday) $235
Friday through Sunday (including Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday) $155
One night only (including dinner on the day of arrival together with breakfast and lunch on the following day) $80
Meals only: breakfast - $4/person; lunch - $5/person; dinner $12/person
Please let me know if you are thinking of joining this relaxed and enjoyable weekend group so that I may give Sr. Catherine an estimate of how many people to cater for. If you know you will be attending, please send you your deposit and reserve your room. There are a limited number of double rooms that will go to couples on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you wish to check travel times and distances, the address is:
Falling Waters, St. Joseph Villa, 43 Spaulding Lane, Saugerties, NY, 12477
Deposit checks for $25/person should be made out to "Villa St. Joseph" and sent directly to Sr. Catherine McKillop at the above address.
Please let me know by e-mail or by phone if you have any questions.
Looking forward to an 18th year of good piping, good conversation and good company,
Richard Shuttleworth
Tel: 450-248-3656
E-mail: rshuttleworth@sympatico.ca
Fabulous 50's Christmas Songs
Fwd: BBC Video: Is clog dancing making a comeback?
From Jan Christensen
A fascinating four-and-a-half-minute flash mob clog dance in Newcastle, England.
Jan
Strictly Come Dancing [the UK's Dancing With the Stars] managed to boost the fortunes of ballroom dancing in the UK. Now there are plans to revive a traditional folk dance for the north of England - clog dancing.
When Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly first unleashed sequin-clad, fake-tanned ballroom dancers back onto our TV screens in 2004, no one predicted how it would change the fortunes of ballroom dancing. The nation fell in love with glitter balls and the ballroom again.
Fwd: Fw: Help Needed, Everything lost in a fire
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From: Kamalakanta
From Thierry
Season's Greetings Everyone,
One of our community member, Raji, lost everything on wednesday when a fire broke out and destroyed every inches of her apartment while she was at work. Everything she owned except for her car and the clothes she wore that day has been destroyed. She needs our support. If you would like to donate clothes (size 14-16 pants), kitchen and bath items, furniture or just a financial donation, which is probably more helpful right now, please contact me by email at: t.revillon@verizon.net or by phone at 845-473-4324
May you all be safe this holiday season and forever as well.
Peace be with you and your loved ones,
Thierry
Fwd: [Sing Out!] Digest Number 1345
Today's Trib had an article on a Northern IL University professor's 25 years of researching Christmas Carols:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-christmas-carol-expert-20101206,0,5005003.story
Be sure to read the two articles on the first page, to the left of the story:
Related
Christmas carol trivia
Watch: The Christmas Carols of the Year series
Now if I only had a TV
Saugerties Lighthouse TV23 will be airing previously recorded Heritage Folk Music performances on public access channel 23 in Saugerties around the holiday season on the following dates.
SOUNDS OF THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY
Current and historical songs of the region sung by Kevin and Carol Becker with Rich Keyes. The videocast, which runs 1 hr 24 mins, was recorded in Saugerties at the Dutch Arms Chapel. It features tunes such as "Apple Pickers Reel," "Erie Canal," "Hudson River Steamboat," and "The Burning of Kingston" among the 20 Hudson Valley themed songs.
Produced by Ernie Mortuzans.
Tuesday, January 4th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:24 p.m
Monday, January 10th, Noon to 1:24 p.m.
Monday, January 10th, 9:00 p.m. to 10:24 p.m.
Thursday, January 13th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:24 p.m.
Thursday, January 13th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:24 p.m.
FIDDLEFEST
with Earl Pardini on fiddle. He leads songs with other musicians on banjo,guitar and fiddle. Produced by Ernie Mortuzans.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2:00 p.m. to 3:28 p.m.
Wednesday, December 29th, 9:00 p.m. to 10:28 p.m.
Wednesday, January 5th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:28 p.m.
Wednesday, January 5th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:28 p.m.
Friday, January 7th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:28 p.m.
Friday, January 7th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:28 p.m.
HUDSON RIVER SONGS AND CHANTEYS
Capt. Rick Nestler sings chanteys and songs of the Hudson River. Produced by Ernie Mortuzans.
Wednesday, December 29th, Noon to 1:28 p.m
Wednesday, December 29th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:28 p.m.
Thursday, January 6th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:28 p.m.
Thursday, January 6th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:28 p.m.
Saturday, January 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:28 p.m.
Saturday, January 8th, 8:00 p.m. to 9:28 p.mFwd: New - Beginners' class starts on January 2, 2011
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Hindustani Classical Music Class
(North Indian Classical Music)
Beginners' class is starting
(Start singing / playing Ragas in just a few weeks)
Day, Date and Time:
Sunday; January 2, 2011; 10 AM
Place:
15 Dartantra Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Call to register: 1 845 226 2241
Instructor: Anjali Nandedkar
www.swaranjalimusicschool.com
Hindustani Classical Music Class
(North Indian Classical Music)
Beginners' class is starting
(Start singing / playing Ragas in just a few weeks)
Day, Date and Time:
Sunday; January 2, 2011; 10 AM
Place:
15 Dartantra Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Call to register: 1 845 226 2241
Instructor: Anjali Nandedkar
www.swaranjalimusicschool.com
Taste Budds in Red Hook, NY
I will be doing folk music at Taste Budds Cafe in Red Hook NY this Saturday 11/13 from 2- 4 pm. Come on by and get some desert.
from Michael Eck
Bob,
My duo is doing a show of all Folkways material at Caffe Lena this Saturday. It would be great if you wanted to let some of the folks on your list know about it!
Best,
Michael Eck
Here are the details:
Lost Radio Rounders
American Favorite Ballads: Songs from Folkways
wsg Railbird's Sarah Pedinotti and folklorist George Ward
8 p.m. Saturday, October 30
Caffe Lena
47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY
518.583.0022
$15 advance/$17 door
www.caffelena.org
www.lostradiorounders.com
A great, singalong night with songs from Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and more!
My duo is doing a show of all Folkways material at Caffe Lena this Saturday. It would be great if you wanted to let some of the folks on your list know about it!
Best,
Michael Eck
Here are the details:
Lost Radio Rounders
American Favorite Ballads: Songs from Folkways
wsg Railbird's Sarah Pedinotti and folklorist George Ward
8 p.m. Saturday, October 30
Caffe Lena
47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY
518.583.0022
$15 advance/$17 door
www.caffelena.org
www.lostradiorounders.com
A great, singalong night with songs from Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and more!
Open Chantey Sing
Join the Kingston Sea Chantey Singers for an open chantey sing at New World Home Cooking on Rt 212 between Woodstock and Saugerties Wed 11/10 at 7 pm.
Poetry reading this Friday
Post Traumatic Press
invites you to a
Poetry Reading
From Universe at Your Door: the Slabsides Poets,
an anthology of poetry inspired by the life and work
of the American naturalist, John Burroughs
Poets Frank Boyer, Alison Koffler, Will Nixon, Kathryn Paulsen, Rich Parisio, Victoria Sullivan, and Dayl Wise will read from Universe at Your Door: the Slabsides Poets, edited by Will Nixon and Alison Koffler, an anthology of poetry inspired by the life and work of American naturalist, John Burroughs.
Music by Bob Lusk and Vito Piccininno.
Copies of the anthology will be available for purchase and signing.
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, September 17, 2010
The Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Café
65 Partition Street, Saugerties
845-246-5775
played out
Irish music this past Friday at a nice place in Chester called "Touch Base". The owner, Paul, is a prince of a guy. Played for 4 hours and then 2 hours today (Sun) at Taste Budd's in Red Hook. The arm and fingers are looking for a rest.
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