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We make music the old-fashioned way . . .
We play it . . .
	We sing it . . .
		Sometimes we even dance to it.
Traditional Music is Alive and Well in New York We run concerts, weekends, classes, singing parties, and get-togethers, all with an emphasis on traditional folk music of all flavors. For more information, including how to join or get a free newsletter, see About Us.
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FMSNY Events Calendar: * June * July * . . . and beyond
There are still some spaces open for TradMaD Camp, 26 August to 1 September at Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth MA Registration is now open for our Fall Folk Music Weekend 27-29 October at HVRS in Kerhonkson, NY (download weekend flyer)

As well as the events listed below, we have occasional Singing Parties and other social events. Our full newsletter lists these as well as having comprehensive listings of many other events around town. Request a sample copy of our newsletter sent by mail

Download July/August mini-newsletter with only FMS events (pdf,1M)
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June

Monday 26 June, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
Wednesday 28 June, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club.
All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. At the Aubergine Cafe, 49-22 Skillman Avenue at the corner of 50th Street in Woodside, Queens. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available.The nearest subway stop is 52nd Street on the #7 Flushing Local.
Friday 30 June, 7:30 p.m.: Ice Cream Social
Featuring jamming (instrumental and vocal) and of course ICE CREAM (with assorted toppings. Dairy-free too). At OSA Hall, 220 East 23rd Street, Manhattan.

July

Through 20 August: Woody Sez — The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie

A joyous, toe-tapping, musical portrait, rich with the words and songs of America’s great troubadour, which transports the audience through the fascinating, beautiful, and sometimes tragic life of Woody Guthrie.

At the Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011. Box Office: 212.727.2737

See full information on their website.

Note: although this is not a club event, it ocmes highly recommended by several of our board members - and The New York Times.

Monday 3 July, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.

Wednesday 5 July, 7 – 10 pm: Folk Open Sing

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a family-friendly open sing. Bring your voice, instruments, friends, neighbors, and children. Drop by for a couple of songs or the whole evening. At the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West (basement), Brooklyn (near 2nd St.). Directions (pdf format). Take F train to 7th Ave.; Q train to 7th Ave.; 2/3 train to Grand Army Plaza. Hosted by Ethical Culture and FMSNY, Alison Kelley, and Tom Weir. Info: 212-695-5924.

Wednesday 5 July, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club.
All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. At the Aubergine Cafe, 49-22 Skillman Avenue at the corner of 50th Street in Woodside, Queens. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available.The nearest subway stop is 52nd Street on the #7 Flushing Local.
Saturday 8 July, 8:00 pm: Young Folks & Old Folks
: A Greenwich Village Showcase concert featuring two younger folk musicians (Jeremy Aaron & Joshua Garcia) and two older ones (Anne Price & Steve Suffet). Mostly traditional music, some contemporary, some inbetween. At Caffe Vivaldi, 32 Jones Street just off Bleecker Street, Manhattan. No cover charge, but contributions are appreciated. Food or beverage purchase is expected. Cosponsored by FMSNY.
Monday 10 July, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
Wednesday 12 July, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club.
All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. At the Aubergine Cafe, 49-22 Skillman Avenue at the corner of 50th Street in Woodside, Queens. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available.The nearest subway stop is 52nd Street on the #7 Flushing Local.

Singing Party in The Ring Garden, Inwood

Sunday 16 July, 2-5 pm Shanty Sing
We are cosponsoring the Shanty Sing on the 3rd Sunday of every month. The William Main Doerflinger Memorial Sea Shanty Sessions at the Noble Maritime Collection (to give the official title) are from 2 to 5 pm at the Noble Gallery, Building D, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Refreshments are available, including beer and wine for sale. Snug Harbor is accessible by the S40 bus from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and by car. See more information about the Noble Collection, click on "Visitor Information" for directions and a printable map. For further information contact Bob Conroy: RConroy421(at)aol.com or 3472679394.
Monday 17 July, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
Wednesday 19 July, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club featuring Brendan O'Shea
Celebrating the release of a new CD. Visit Brendan's website. All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. A freewill offering is collected on guest nights. At the Aubergine Cafe, 49-22 Skillman Avenue at the corner of 50th Street in Woodside, Queens. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available.The nearest subway stop is 52nd Street on the #7 Flushing Local.
Monday 24 July, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
Wednesday 26 July, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club.
All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. At the Aubergine Cafe, 49-22 Skillman Avenue at the corner of 50th Street in Woodside, Queens. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available.The nearest subway stop is 52nd Street on the #7 Flushing Local.
Monday 31 July, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.

Future Events are listed on our Summary of events page.

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Traditional Music is Alive and Well in New York

FMSNY Events Calendar: * June * July * . . . and beyond

June

July

Future Events are listed on our Summary of events page.