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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 October/November one-sheet listing with only FMS events and a weekend flier (pdf, 3M),  or Download the full October newsletter incl. weekend flier (pdf 4M) including FMS events and many other events around town. To get on our e-mail notification list, please send your name and e-mail address to maillist (at) folkmusicny.org

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Friday 19 October, 7:30 pm: House concert with singer-storyteller Joe Penland from North Carolinat


Deep in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina there's a front porch that has been the destination of many folk who love these mountains, its music and stories. Grammy winners and kids with their first guitar, banjo or fiddle, Hollywood producers, writers, and folk music collectors from all over the world, have made their way to the place Joe Penland simply calls "the farm". An invitation ain't that easy to get. Joe has been singing the ballads and telling the stories over half a century, but says with enthusiasm: "Privacy is pretty precious." And he has maintained that for a long time now. Occasionally coming out of "the shelter of these mountains" to sing at some festival or other, until recently he has been content to do it on the porch after the work is done. From his birth, Joe has listened to and learned the stories and “love songs” these travelers brought with them across the ocean, then southwest to the narrow coves and high meadows that many consider the richest repository of Great Britain's folk songs in the world . He inherited the instruments of his grandfather who died long before his birth and was taught to play by his Aunts. He learned the “love songs” from them and the great singers of Sodom Laurel. Thee singers include Lee, Berzilla, Doug and Cas Wallin and Berzilla’s sister and brother Dellie Norton and Lloyd Chandler. Joe was deemed a "Cultural Treasure" by The Asheville Citizen Times, and is the recipient of the coveted Bascom Lunsford Award. Joe's website Upper West Side location. Reservations essential; call Heather at 646-628-4604 or email hwood50 (at) aol.com. Contribution: $15 general public, $12 members.



• Sunday 21 October, 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 347-­267­-9394.
   
• Monday 22 October, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
  at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
   
• Wednesday 24 October, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club featuring Sheena Ní Mhaoláin.
  

  Born in Dungiven, County Derry, Sheena Ní Mhaoláin (also known as Sheena Mullan) came of age in Queens, New York. She has been singing and playing guitar since she was 14 years old, and she has become quite well known in the local Irish music scene as a performer of Irish folk songs and pub songs, as well as of American country songs. Sheena on YouTube All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. A free-will donation 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.

  
  
• Friday 26 - Sunday 28 October: Fall Folk Music Weekend
  At the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon NY. Concerts, workshops, jamming, listening, learning, and generally having fun. With The Johnson Girls, Skip Gorman, Larry Kaplan, Chris Koldewey, and Kate MacLeod. See the Weekends page for full information.
  
  
• Sunday, October 28th, 6-8pm; Vincent Cross: The Life & Times of James "The Rooster" Corcoran
  

  A performance of new & traditional broadside ballads about the 19th Century Irish-American gang leader & squatter colony chief. Known for his "caustic tongue and ready wit," he was often stereotyped tabloid fodder for the newspapers of the 1800s. If you've ever seen the movie Gangs of New York, then this would be a musical accompaniment to the rogues, pimps, murderers, and thieves that inhabited New York City in the 19th century. Vincent will be joined by Erica Mancini (accordion), Shane Kerwin (bodhran), and Sam Harmet (mandolin). At the The Fireside at LIC Bar, Queens, 45­58 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City 11101; (718) 786­5400; Contribution $15. Vincent's website.

  
  
• Monday 29 October, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
  at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
   
• Wednesday 31 October: No Sunnyside Singers Club.
  The Aubergine Cafe will be closed for All Hallows Eve.
  
  

• Saturday 3 November, 8 pm: Magpie and Ivy & Miranda
  Not a club event, but one we co-sponsor at the Peoples' Voice Cafe
  

  Magpie is Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner. Since 1973 they have brought their unique sound and remarkable versatility to audiences everywhere, featuring traditional and vintage Americana to contemporary and stirring original compositions. With two strong voices in harmony and superb instrumental arrangements, their sound is powerful and moving. Ivy & Miranda (Ivice Rose & Miranda Haydn) met at a singalong in Woodstock in 2009 and have been singing together ever since. Their repertoire includes songs of heartache, love, war, and peace. From traditional to contemporary, their harmonies capture the music inspiring hope and clarity.

  At the Community Church of New York U.U., 40 East 35th St. (between Madison & Park), Manhattan. $20 suggested contribution -- more if you choose, less if you can't; no one turned away. For PVC subscribers, students, and youth, the suggested contribution is $12.

• Monday 5 November, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
  at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
   
• Wednesday 7 November, 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 7 November, 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 9 November, 7:30 pm: Matthew Byrne in concert
  

  Born into a family of Newfoundland music makers, Matthew’s repertoire is heavily influenced by that unique musical lineage – the weaving of a great story with a beautiful melody – and he supports this tradition with powerful vocals, polished guitar work, and a presence that fills the room. His repertoire transcends time and place and his live performance reminds us how satisfying traditional songs can be when stripped down to their basic elements. Matthew's website At OSA Hall, 220 East 23rd St, Manhattan. Contribution: $25 general public, $20 members, $15 fulltime student/child. Book online at Eventbrite (fee applies).

    
  
• Monday 12 November, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
  at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
   
• Wednesday 14 November, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club featuring Mary Courtney.

  Mary Courtney hails from a large musical family from Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Now living in the Bronx, Mary is a singer, guitarist, and bodhrán player who performs either solo or with the Irish traditional band Morning Star. She uses her music to spread Irish culture and to educate her audience about the struggles of the rish people. From rock ‘n’ roll to the ethereal strains of some ancient Celtic bard, Mary can sing anything, and sing it unforgettably. Mary's website. All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. A freewill donation 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.

    
• Friday 16 November, 7 - 9 pm; Vincent Cross: The Life & Times of James "The Rooster" Corcoran
  

  A performance of new & traditional broadside ballads about the 19th Century Irish-American gang leader & squatter colony chief. Known for his "caustic tongue and ready wit," he was often stereotyped tabloid fodder for the newspapers of the 1800s. If you've ever seen the movie Gangs of New York, then this would be a musical accompaniment to the rogues, pimps, murderers, and thieves that inhabited New York City in the 19th century. Vincent will be joined by Erica Mancini (accordion), Shane Kerwin (bodhran), and Sam Harmet (mandolin). At the The Fireside at LIC Bar, Queens, 45­58 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City 11101; (718) 786­5400; Contribution $15. Vincent's website.

  
  
• Sunday 18 November, 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 347-­267­-9394.
   
• Sunday 18 November, 4:00-6:00 pm: Sixth Annual Woody Guthrie Brooklyn Hoot
  

  Two-hour round robin songfest featuring Vincent Cross, Emma Graves, Beth Kotkin, Joel Landy, Nancy Moccaldi, and Steve Suffet, all performing songs that former Brooklyn resident Woody Guthrie sang. The six performers will take turns leading songs, while providing instrumental and vocal accompaniment for each other. Please come prepared to sing along on choruses and refrains. Sponsored by the Good Coffee House at the Old Stone House, 336 Third Street in J.J. Byrne Park, between 4th & 5th Avenues, Brooklyn, New York. Cosponsored by the Folk Music Society of New York. $10 contribution.

  
   
  
• Monday 19 November, 8 pm – 11 pm: Irish Traditional Music Session
  at the Landmark Tavern, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, led by Don Meade.
   
• Wednesday 21 November, 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 26 November, 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 November, 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 November, 7:30 pm: Geoff Kaufman in concert
  

  Geoff sings songs of the sea, songs of the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit. Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history — all of these are likely to be woven into Geoff's work. Above all, at the core of Geoff's performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. And part of that love is to entice audiences to sing along, to share in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. In this age of electronic overload and passive media pabulum, Geoff likes to stress the "live" in live performance, promoting participation, be it by voice or heart or mind. Geoff is heavily involved in the Mystic Sea Music Festival, usually held on the second weekend of June, and in the Mystic Chantey Blast, next year on 5 January. Geoff's website At OSA Hall, 220 East 23rd St, Manhattan. Contribution: $25 general public, $20 members. Tickets available at the door or https://gkaufman.Eventbrite.com (service fee applies)

  
  

• Saturday 1 December, 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Workshop with Geoff Kaufman: Exploring the African/African American roots of sea chanteys
  

  Building upon the recent publication of Gibb Schreffler’s book Boxing the Compass, Geoff will delve into the idea that the singing of chanteys on deep water ships developed from black sailors bringing aboard their tradition of call and response music. At Pearl Studios, 519 Eighth Ave, Room H, Manhattan, between 35th & 36th Sts. Contribution: general public $15, members $12. Reservations required, contact Heather at 646-628-4604, hwood50 (at) aol.com

  Photo: Joy Bennett

  
  
• Sunday, December 2nd; 3-5pm: Maritime & Folk Song Session
  A Community Sing & singalong, usually on the first Sunday. Bring voices, instruments, and friends; raise the rafters in this historic downtown venue! At John Street Church, 44 John St. (east of Broadway, 1 block south of & parallel to Fulton), near Fulton St. subway stop.
  Info: 646-628-4604. We respectfully ask for a free will donation of any amount to help support this historic venue that is so generous in donating their space for our use. Please note: venue is an historic landmark and NOT handicapped accessible – approx. 13 stairs to reach the downstairs venue (facilities are also located on the same downstairs level). Hosted by The New York Packet & co­sponsored by the Folk Music Society of NY.
  
  
• Sunday 2 December, 4:00 pm: Concert with Triboro
  

  Triboro hails from the boroughs of New York, but looks beyond the Hudson, to other places and other times, for songs and inspiration. They are an acoustic vocal trio that applies fine three-part harmony to an eclectic mix of musical genres – Old-time, Carter family, Country, Western, Bluegrass and more. Triboro is Phyllis Elkind (Manhattan,) Don Friedman (Brooklyn) and Evy Mayer (the Bronx.) They love it when audiences sing along on the choruses. Triboro's website Co-sponsored and at the Good Coffeehouse, at the Old Stone House, J.J. Byrne Park, 336 Third St at Fifth Ave, Brooklyn. Contribution $10.

  
  
• Monday 3 December, 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 December, 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.). a href="http://www.folkmusicny.org/FMC1201.pdf" target="blank">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 December, 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.
  
  
• Sunday 9 December 9, 7:00 pm: Anne Price at the Coffeehouse@Ethical
  

  Longtime FMSNY member and Riverdale resident Anne Price has been performing since 1979 for folk music societies, coffeehouses, schools, colleges, libraries, and festivals in the New York area as well as the UK. Her wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk music includes country songs, old-time ballads, Irish and Scottish songs, songs of the sea, songs about work and the labor movement, humorous songs, love songs, and more. At the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Road, Riverdale (Bronx) NY. Hosted by Lindsay Wilson. Suggested donation: $15

  
  
• Monday 10 December, 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 December, 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 14 December, 7:30 pm: The Club's Anniversary Party with singing, playing, jamming, and food (potluck). More info to come.
  At OSA, 220 East 23rd St, Manhattan
• Sunday 16 December, 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 347-­267­-9394.
   
• Monday 17 December, 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 December, 8-11pm: Sunnyside Singers Club featuring Heather Wood.

  Heather is a veteran singer from the English revival for some 50+ years, dating from her days with The Young Tradition. She has a great repertoire of ballads, historical songs, love and agricultural songs, and a lot from the humorous side. In addition to the old songs, she has written some dynamite new ones. Over the years, Heather has also acted as agent for other artists, run folk clubs, organized weekends and other events, and written about folk music for an assortment of publications. Tonigt's show may well feature some old pagan carols not found in the church hymnals. Heather's website. All songs are welcome, as are acoustic instruments. A freewill donation 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 December, 8 pm – 11 pm: No Irish Traditional Music Session at the Landmark
  Happy Holidays, everyone.
   
• Wednesday 26 December, 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.
  
  

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