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Above: Rowing club members visiting Wavertree in 1929, Punta Arenas, Chile. Gift of Senor Rafael Osvaldo Cabrera Majoral, 1976. South Street Seaport Museum Archives. Our thanks to the Museum for permission to use this image. This photograph from our archives depicts several men aboard our very own Wavertree, dancing the cueca, also called zamacueca or marinera, a folk dance of northern Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. This type of courtship dance is danced with the rhythmic music of guitars, usually in couples, passing and circling each other. Chilean sailors took the dance to Mexico eventually, and there it is called chilena.
As well as these NEWS pages ............. we have an online DIRECTORY giving FULL LISTINGS for our FOLKLIFE MEMBERS.
We have some members outside our 'usual' area, listed in our Directory; no international members as yet - more members welcome!
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And ! ............. our FOLKLIFE TRADITIONS website has ARTICLES and an ARCHIVE.
IN THIS ISSUE: ARTICLES: ◊ ‘The Leaving of Liverpool’, by Roy & Lesley Adkins. ◊ ‘A New York State Folk Tale’, from Catherine LaBier by Gwilym Davies.
◊ ‘Y Ferch o’r Scêr’ / ‘The Maid of Sker’’, Welsh traditional tune, and song, Arr. Helen Adam.
Book reviews: ◊ The Death of the Pagan Mummer: ‘Mummers’ Plays Revisited’ by Peter Harrop. From Stephen Rowley.
◊ ‘ “Catch it, Bottle it and Paint it Green” aka Tales of a Folk Song Collector’ by Gwilym Davies. From David Kidman.
Folklife Studies & Traditions: Folklife News/Diary. Folklife Societies news & diary
Film (DVD, BluRay) announced / adverts
All My Life’s Buried Here – The Story of George Butterworth.
Books announced / adverts The Roots of Welsh Border Morris; Tunelines;‘ “Catch it, Bottle it and Paint it Green” aka Tales of a Folk Song Collector’, Gwilym Davies
Recordings announced Musical Traditions; Saydisc, p9.
We have some members outside our 'usual' area, listed in our Directory; no international members as yet - more members welcome!
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And ! ............. our FOLKLIFE TRADITIONS website has ARTICLES and an ARCHIVE.
IN THIS ISSUE: ARTICLES: ◊ ‘The Leaving of Liverpool’, by Roy & Lesley Adkins. ◊ ‘A New York State Folk Tale’, from Catherine LaBier by Gwilym Davies.
◊ ‘Y Ferch o’r Scêr’ / ‘The Maid of Sker’’, Welsh traditional tune, and song, Arr. Helen Adam.
Book reviews: ◊ The Death of the Pagan Mummer: ‘Mummers’ Plays Revisited’ by Peter Harrop. From Stephen Rowley.
◊ ‘ “Catch it, Bottle it and Paint it Green” aka Tales of a Folk Song Collector’ by Gwilym Davies. From David Kidman.
Folklife Studies & Traditions: Folklife News/Diary. Folklife Societies news & diary
Film (DVD, BluRay) announced / adverts
All My Life’s Buried Here – The Story of George Butterworth.
Books announced / adverts The Roots of Welsh Border Morris; Tunelines;‘ “Catch it, Bottle it and Paint it Green” aka Tales of a Folk Song Collector’, Gwilym Davies
Recordings announced Musical Traditions; Saydisc, p9.
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News pages from FW: Folklife West magazine: news items from International sings/sessions, mostly folks we met whilst out a-Zooming. Including Zoom sessions links. Some enthusiasm that we thought would be of interest to our readers.
The NEWS PAGES below cover: --- ➀ Venues --- ➁ Performers --- ➂ Media --- ➃ Services.
Other information is on other FW print pages, and on our other websites:
--- for ➄ Members' Festivals, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see our Folklife's Directory website, Festival Diary pages
--- for ➅ Members' Workshops, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see our Folklife's Directory website, Workshop Diary pages
--- for ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations - see our Folklife Traditions website
We're always glad to hear from enthusiasts who would like to join us at Folklife magazine (3 per year), for your news plus your Members' Directory listings.
Annual Membership is £18 a year, for posted UK (but £2 credit for this smaller issue), or for PDF via WeTransfer worldwide, see Info webpage
‡‡ Pandemic: International non-members on our Newsletter mailing list (sign up: above!) can also send in news items, free
(if contributing, we ask you to join mailing list, to save us time repeating emails etc)
Other information is on other FW print pages, and on our other websites:
--- for ➄ Members' Festivals, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see our Folklife's Directory website, Festival Diary pages
--- for ➅ Members' Workshops, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see our Folklife's Directory website, Workshop Diary pages
--- for ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations - see our Folklife Traditions website
We're always glad to hear from enthusiasts who would like to join us at Folklife magazine (3 per year), for your news plus your Members' Directory listings.
Annual Membership is £18 a year, for posted UK (but £2 credit for this smaller issue), or for PDF via WeTransfer worldwide, see Info webpage
‡‡ Pandemic: International non-members on our Newsletter mailing list (sign up: above!) can also send in news items, free
(if contributing, we ask you to join mailing list, to save us time repeating emails etc)
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USA --- Mass
‡‡ Boston - LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE EVENTS, numerous events,
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
• Weekly series of ballad sings and chantey sings Sundays 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm] -- More details listed under Sunday, below
• Weekly houseconcerts Thursdays 7:30 EDT [= UK 12.30 at night ....]
• Special events (ballad workshop, MayDay sing, masterclass)
• Cosponsorship of livestream events for Folk Song Society of Greater Boston
20 live events in the first 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic! Transparent tech so we don’t waste valuable singing time. Zoom meetings for participants livestreamed to Facebook audience. Zoom links emailed to mailing list for security. Newsletter/blog links to other online sings and session calendars.
Watch live events, and view recordings of live events, on facebook.com/digitalheritageconsulting/live [added 9 Jul 2020]
• Dates are below
Sunday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Israel
‡‡ Israel. Jerusalem. LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!) from Jerusalem, Every Sunday 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
For the link please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com [added 28/10/2020]
USA --- Mass
‡‡ Boston - LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE BALLAD SING or CHANTY SING Sundays, Weekly, 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm],
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Ballad sing: a ballad is a song that tells a story. Bring us your ballads from renowned collections, local history, family tradition, or just ripping good yarns.
Chanty sing: sadly, latency limits harmony, so we will gather in a song circle for solo chanteys, sea songs, maritime poetry, and entertainments at least faintly damp and salty.
Transparent tech so we don’t waste valuable singing time. Zoom meetings for participants livestreamed to Facebook audience. Zoom links emailed to mailing list for security. Newsletter/blog links to other online sings and session calendars.
Watch live events, and view recordings of live events, on facebook.com/digitalheritageconsulting/live [added 9 Jul 2020]
USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - New York City. Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC. 1st Sundays, 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time. From our living rooms and kitchens, and even from the deck of Wavertree, join us for our round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. The event is FREE. Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior. The song-leader's list fills up in advance, but of course you are still welcome to register and enjoy singing along. If you'd like to lead a song, be sure to register at least a week before the sing. [added 2 Aug 2020]
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USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - Corning. VIRTUAL VALLEY FOLK MUSIC TRANSATLANTIC ZOOM SINGS, Mondays, Weekly, 3-5:30 pm (or 6 at the latest) EST.
This is 8 - 10:30 pm UK time or 11 at the latest. We host a Trans-Atlantic Virtual Valley Folk Sing on Zoom for singers in our folk community, (Corning, NY) since our pub-sings, concerts and jams are all cancelled for now.
Our aim is to bring some US and UK singers together to sing for each other. One can mute your mics and sing and play along at home while your fellow musicians share their favorite songs. It’s not quite the same as being in the room, but for this trans-Atlantic bunch, it may be a perk of the lockdown to be able to see each other in this way (and one heck of a lot cheaper than a real visit). We chose the 3pm NY / 8pm UK time to suit some people who are not working long hours in the US, while not keeping the UK singers up too late. It is ok to arrive late or leave early. We use a numbering system so you know when your time to sing is coming.
We welcome any type of folk song, traditional or newly composed “in the tradition” (- think Jez Lowe, Bill Staines). Unlike in person, we are not insisting on a chorus or refrain. Sing unaccompanied or use an instrument.
Before you arrive, please find the Virtual Sing Zoom settings for your device on this website (complied by our good friends at US & UK Zoom sessions) focsle.org/virtual_index.php Scroll down to the Zoom settings. Especially if using an instrument, this is *essential*. Any questions? Please contact us for help preferably the day before the Sing.
To request the link to the Zoom sing, contact us at: info <at> valleyfolk.org
Saturday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany
‡‡ Bad Kissingen ENGLISH FOLK CLUB. Online Concerts, the last Saturday of every month, with musicians and singers. An entertaining, varied and highly entertaining evening. See www.facebook.com/EnglishFolkClubBadKissingen
As long as there is still. a Conona-shut down at the venue we try to put on a Public Viewing in the old City Hall. [added 3 Nov 2020]
USA --- California
‡‡ CA - San Francisco. Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING.
Monthly on a Saturday Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm- 9.30pm UK time.
Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
If not leading a chantey, no registration needed. Day of event link to enter for live streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - SYRACUSE PUB SING. Syracuse Pub Sing: happens once a month on Zoom on a Saturday from 3-6 PM NYC time. For exact dates and details on registering email Karin Howe at syracusepubsing <at> gmail.com
USA --- New Hampshire
‡‡ NH - PMFF CHANTEY SING. 2nd Saturdays, 8-10 PM London time
An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival.
Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
------------ Weblinks for Performers and Calendars are below each News page
------------ For our full list of virtual sessions (mostly UK), see Virtual-Folk webpage
USA --- Mass
‡‡ Boston - LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE EVENTS, numerous events,
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
• Weekly series of ballad sings and chantey sings Sundays 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm] -- More details listed under Sunday, below
• Weekly houseconcerts Thursdays 7:30 EDT [= UK 12.30 at night ....]
• Special events (ballad workshop, MayDay sing, masterclass)
• Cosponsorship of livestream events for Folk Song Society of Greater Boston
20 live events in the first 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic! Transparent tech so we don’t waste valuable singing time. Zoom meetings for participants livestreamed to Facebook audience. Zoom links emailed to mailing list for security. Newsletter/blog links to other online sings and session calendars.
Watch live events, and view recordings of live events, on facebook.com/digitalheritageconsulting/live [added 9 Jul 2020]
• Dates are below
Sunday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Israel
‡‡ Israel. Jerusalem. LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!) from Jerusalem, Every Sunday 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
For the link please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com [added 28/10/2020]
USA --- Mass
‡‡ Boston - LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE BALLAD SING or CHANTY SING Sundays, Weekly, 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm],
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Ballad sing: a ballad is a song that tells a story. Bring us your ballads from renowned collections, local history, family tradition, or just ripping good yarns.
Chanty sing: sadly, latency limits harmony, so we will gather in a song circle for solo chanteys, sea songs, maritime poetry, and entertainments at least faintly damp and salty.
Transparent tech so we don’t waste valuable singing time. Zoom meetings for participants livestreamed to Facebook audience. Zoom links emailed to mailing list for security. Newsletter/blog links to other online sings and session calendars.
Watch live events, and view recordings of live events, on facebook.com/digitalheritageconsulting/live [added 9 Jul 2020]
USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - New York City. Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC. 1st Sundays, 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time. From our living rooms and kitchens, and even from the deck of Wavertree, join us for our round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. The event is FREE. Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior. The song-leader's list fills up in advance, but of course you are still welcome to register and enjoy singing along. If you'd like to lead a song, be sure to register at least a week before the sing. [added 2 Aug 2020]
Monday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - Corning. VIRTUAL VALLEY FOLK MUSIC TRANSATLANTIC ZOOM SINGS, Mondays, Weekly, 3-5:30 pm (or 6 at the latest) EST.
This is 8 - 10:30 pm UK time or 11 at the latest. We host a Trans-Atlantic Virtual Valley Folk Sing on Zoom for singers in our folk community, (Corning, NY) since our pub-sings, concerts and jams are all cancelled for now.
Our aim is to bring some US and UK singers together to sing for each other. One can mute your mics and sing and play along at home while your fellow musicians share their favorite songs. It’s not quite the same as being in the room, but for this trans-Atlantic bunch, it may be a perk of the lockdown to be able to see each other in this way (and one heck of a lot cheaper than a real visit). We chose the 3pm NY / 8pm UK time to suit some people who are not working long hours in the US, while not keeping the UK singers up too late. It is ok to arrive late or leave early. We use a numbering system so you know when your time to sing is coming.
We welcome any type of folk song, traditional or newly composed “in the tradition” (- think Jez Lowe, Bill Staines). Unlike in person, we are not insisting on a chorus or refrain. Sing unaccompanied or use an instrument.
Before you arrive, please find the Virtual Sing Zoom settings for your device on this website (complied by our good friends at US & UK Zoom sessions) focsle.org/virtual_index.php Scroll down to the Zoom settings. Especially if using an instrument, this is *essential*. Any questions? Please contact us for help preferably the day before the Sing.
To request the link to the Zoom sing, contact us at: info <at> valleyfolk.org
Saturday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany
‡‡ Bad Kissingen ENGLISH FOLK CLUB. Online Concerts, the last Saturday of every month, with musicians and singers. An entertaining, varied and highly entertaining evening. See www.facebook.com/EnglishFolkClubBadKissingen
As long as there is still. a Conona-shut down at the venue we try to put on a Public Viewing in the old City Hall. [added 3 Nov 2020]
USA --- California
‡‡ CA - San Francisco. Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING.
Monthly on a Saturday Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm- 9.30pm UK time.
Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
If not leading a chantey, no registration needed. Day of event link to enter for live streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
USA --- New York
‡‡ NY - SYRACUSE PUB SING. Syracuse Pub Sing: happens once a month on Zoom on a Saturday from 3-6 PM NYC time. For exact dates and details on registering email Karin Howe at syracusepubsing <at> gmail.com
USA --- New Hampshire
‡‡ NH - PMFF CHANTEY SING. 2nd Saturdays, 8-10 PM London time
An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival.
Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
------------ Weblinks for Performers and Calendars are below each News page
------------ For our full list of virtual sessions (mostly UK), see Virtual-Folk webpage
WEBLINKS for Calendar and Performers above
Calendar
TRADITIONAL MUSIC & SONG: SESH SEARCH Sessions in Ireland http://fonn.online/index220.htm
Performers: California
RICHARD ADRIANOWICZ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8LT0sBg1Y www.walkashore.com
BEV PRAVER: the YouTube video of the "Velcro" song www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK9NV0DdaSI&t=61s
RIGGY RACKIN: SIMPLE Riggy's latest album, see his website www.riggy.com
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see after last news page.
Calendar
TRADITIONAL MUSIC & SONG: SESH SEARCH Sessions in Ireland http://fonn.online/index220.htm
Performers: California
RICHARD ADRIANOWICZ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8LT0sBg1Y www.walkashore.com
BEV PRAVER: the YouTube video of the "Velcro" song www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK9NV0DdaSI&t=61s
RIGGY RACKIN: SIMPLE Riggy's latest album, see his website www.riggy.com
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see after last news page.
WEBLINKS for Performers above
Performers: Ohio
DAVE MASON
Folk Music davemason.co.uk , https://davemasonmusic.bandcamp.com Bagpipes https://tummelyerwilkies.com Contact me ionasdad<at>gmail.com
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see after last news page.
Performers: Ohio
DAVE MASON
Folk Music davemason.co.uk , https://davemasonmusic.bandcamp.com Bagpipes https://tummelyerwilkies.com Contact me ionasdad<at>gmail.com
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see after last news page.
WEBLINKS for Calendar and Performers above
Calendars --- see also Ireland calendar above International ◊ 1
VIRTUAL SESSIONS: SONG CALENDAR An invaluable resource for USA, UK, & more bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
Please send corrections, additions, and suggestions to: virtualtradsession <at> gmail.com
COUNTRY DANCE & SONG SOCIETY'S ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR CDSS, mainly USA and Canada
Country Dance and Song Society’s online events calendar
SOME ALTERNATIVE ROOTS: DIARY, LISTINGS, AND MORE Resources: USA and world www.somealternativeroots.com
"Participate" webpage www.somealternativeroots.com/participate
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see below.
Calendars --- see also Ireland calendar above International ◊ 1
VIRTUAL SESSIONS: SONG CALENDAR An invaluable resource for USA, UK, & more bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
Please send corrections, additions, and suggestions to: virtualtradsession <at> gmail.com
COUNTRY DANCE & SONG SOCIETY'S ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR CDSS, mainly USA and Canada
Country Dance and Song Society’s online events calendar
SOME ALTERNATIVE ROOTS: DIARY, LISTINGS, AND MORE Resources: USA and world www.somealternativeroots.com
"Participate" webpage www.somealternativeroots.com/participate
WEBLINKS for VIRTUAL FOLK sessions, see top of page.
DATES ......... see below.
DATES and LATEST NEWS, not included in downloadable-PDF of pages (above).
At least 3 weeks notice for dates, please - we can then circulate in our Folklife Newsletter.
By email, not Zoom chats please - we can't easily copy info from chats
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∆ Germany
English Folk Club (EFC), Bad Kissingen
2020 gave us the Online version of the English Folk Club (EFC), which kept the EFC philosophy active 'A platform for all kinds of musicians, whether young or old either beginners, semi-professionals or professionals to entertain on a stage and feel the magic of playing in front of an audience.'
This gave an opportunity for musicians not only from German but also from India, Turkey, Slovakia, Africa, the USA, and England to play in spite of the Corona restrictions.
It will be a while before the EFC Venue, KissVino, opens again, but patience is indeed a virtue.
In Facebook and YouTube you can see the photo album 2020.
Saturday the 30th January was a lovely long grand evening for peace with very good songs and instrumentals. Thanks to all who participated.
We have run these Machtfrieden Concerts a few times before and perhaps it will end be a January standard.
Videos of the Online Concert can be seen now and are available in:
YouTube:https://youtu.be/Bpib1I2E5cw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100050581842577/videos/272680784427981/
Our best musical regards - Dennis
https://www.facebook.com/EnglishFolkClubBadKissingen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCza1kHXeJdMv1qy6fs2USlg
∆ USA
Massachusetts Boston. Day varies.
LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE EVENTS, numerous events, for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
+ LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE BALLAD SING or CHANTY SING Sundays,weekly, 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm],
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
FEBRUARY: CONCERTS MOVE to 1st and 3rd Thursdays!
English Folk Club (EFC), Bad Kissingen
2020 gave us the Online version of the English Folk Club (EFC), which kept the EFC philosophy active 'A platform for all kinds of musicians, whether young or old either beginners, semi-professionals or professionals to entertain on a stage and feel the magic of playing in front of an audience.'
This gave an opportunity for musicians not only from German but also from India, Turkey, Slovakia, Africa, the USA, and England to play in spite of the Corona restrictions.
It will be a while before the EFC Venue, KissVino, opens again, but patience is indeed a virtue.
In Facebook and YouTube you can see the photo album 2020.
Saturday the 30th January was a lovely long grand evening for peace with very good songs and instrumentals. Thanks to all who participated.
We have run these Machtfrieden Concerts a few times before and perhaps it will end be a January standard.
Videos of the Online Concert can be seen now and are available in:
YouTube:https://youtu.be/Bpib1I2E5cw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100050581842577/videos/272680784427981/
Our best musical regards - Dennis
https://www.facebook.com/EnglishFolkClubBadKissingen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCza1kHXeJdMv1qy6fs2USlg
∆ USA
Massachusetts Boston. Day varies.
LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE EVENTS, numerous events, for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
+ LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN ONLINE BALLAD SING or CHANTY SING Sundays,weekly, 2-5 EDT [= UK 7pm-10pm],
for details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
FEBRUARY: CONCERTS MOVE to 1st and 3rd Thursdays!
- Sunday, February 14: SPECIAL Valentine Ballad Sing
- Thursday, February 18: Special Guest Nicole Singer
- Sunday, February 21: Chantey Sing
- Sunday, February 28: Ballad Sing
- Thursday, March 4: Lynn Noel - Gulf of Saint Lawrence CD Release
- Sunday, March 7: Tavern Sing
- Sunday, February 14: WOMEN COLLECTORS Ballad Sing
- Thursday, March 18 Lynn Noel - Chanteys from the Colcord and Creighton Collections
- Sunday, March 21: Chantey Sing
- Friday, March 26: Special Guest Sound Shadows and Friends
- Sunday, March 28: Ballad Sing
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Digital CD release: "Gulf of St Lawrence" Lynn Noel
Atlantic Canada is rich in traditional song and sense of place. From Newfoundland to New Brunswick and from Nova Scotia to PEI, I've been exploring both the region and its music since the 1970s as a camp counselor, park naturalist, touring artist, and author with Breakwater Books. My song "Topophilia" (love of place), originally released on Crosscurrents and reissued on A Woman's Way, grew from this roots music. This is a collection of campfire songs, learned and sung around the fire from Gros Morne National Park on Newfoundland's west coast to Camp Discovery in Cape Breton and Kouchibouguac National Park on the New Brunswick Gulf shore. French culture is interwoven with English, Scots, Gaelic and Micmac in this region, as you'll hear in the Maritime Mouth Music Medley. You'll find songs of the fishery and the lumber mills alongside songs for tramping, dancing, and yarning in the ballad and tall tale traditions. I hope that listening to these songs takes you back down home as much as singing them takes me. More details and to buy: see https://crosscurrentsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/gulf-of-st-lawrence
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USA and Canada folk news from FW, the Folklife West magazine, below
FW has 3 sections: News; also Festival & Workshop Diaries, and Folklife Traditions (articles & news) As much as possible - but not everything - will be copied online. It is a print magazine and it's not possible to exactly reproduce it online. Roughly 2/3rds - the area News pages - is on this site. UK: FW by post from Folklife: the cost of £18 includes membership = news & online Members' Directory listings International: £18 but instead of posted, as a PDF sent by WeTransfer for you to download. Contact sam@folklife.uk for international bank transfer details (no cards, no PayPal, etc). |
Be listed! Join Folklife , only £18 for 3 issues, for
FW: 1 Jan (print deadline 19 Nov), 1 May (print deadline 19 Mar), 1 Sep (print deadline 19 Jul), other details on Info webpage
- FW (Folklife West) posted to you, OR as a PDF via WeTransfer
- your news/publicity in FW, (each news item: up to 200 words, more if advertising),
- all copied to folklife.uk, this, our main site, with FW pages online
- amazing & very detailed online Directory, listings, including detailed Festival Diary for the next 12 months, and detailed Workshop Diary
- and FW (Folklife West) posted to you or as PDF via WeTransfer.......... contact us (Info webpage)
FW: 1 Jan (print deadline 19 Nov), 1 May (print deadline 19 Mar), 1 Sep (print deadline 19 Jul), other details on Info webpage
Special note: Folklife West, Nº 66, 1 Jan 2021 News Online only!
"Folklife Traditions" pages in print & copied online, Membership-subscriptions credited as smaller issue
• Standard 1 year Membership = 3 printed issues (each covers 4 months)
See Folklife Newsletter (on UPDATES page) for details
Do join us --- New Members: £16 (£18 - £2 credit for Jan. being a smaller issue) - you get 3 print issues
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£18 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only Directory listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
"Folklife Traditions" pages in print & copied online, Membership-subscriptions credited as smaller issue
• Standard 1 year Membership = 3 printed issues (each covers 4 months)
See Folklife Newsletter (on UPDATES page) for details
Do join us --- New Members: £16 (£18 - £2 credit for Jan. being a smaller issue) - you get 3 print issues
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£18 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only Directory listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
