As I sat through the occasional rain and the consistently brilliant performances at the 2018 Old Songs Festival, it hit me why I love this annual gathering so deeply. Andy and Bill Spence and the organization of Old Songs Inc. … Continue reading →
There are numerous festivals to enjoy every summer and opportunities to join loyal nomadic families of folkies who come out to enjoy spectacular performances and good times with good friends. Newport, Philadelphia, Kerrville, Falcon Ridge and so many other festivals … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for June 19, 2016 This coming weekend’s forecast calls for sunny skies in Albany, New York area. I take that as a good omen as the 2016 Old Songs Festival will be taking place just outside … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS playlist for June 14, 2015 This week’s show featured a nearly two hour preview of the Old Songs Festival. This year will mark the 35th edition of Old Songs, to be held once again at the Altamont Fairgrounds … Continue reading →
Another year has come and gone. I’m beginning to set my calendar to coincide with the Old Songs Festival. The event has become my annual booster shot that reminds of why “folk” music is so important – the festival displays … Continue reading →
Before I hit the pillow, I just want to jot down a few thoughts about the first night of the 30th Annual Old Songs Festival. It took me nearly 20 years to check out Old Songs, but for the last … Continue reading →
Old Songs. Two simple words that symbolize an annual gathering that has become what is perhaps the most important festival for traditional music and dance in this country. Nestled in the hills of Altamont, New York – just minutes from … Continue reading →
If science ever finds a cure for procrastination, I guarantee the world would be a much better place. I am a procrastinator, and because of this terrible afflication, I would not only would be a better person, but I would … Continue reading →
It is nearly impossible to produce a satisfactory answer to the question – “what is folk music?” Rather than come up with words, perhaps the best response would be to simply to hand the inquirer a weekend pass to the … Continue reading →
Remember Brigadoon? It was a Broadway musical (actually based on a old German story) about a mythical Scottish town that would appear once every hundred years with a magical fair taking place. While Brigadoon may have been a myth, the … Continue reading →
