MIKES MUSIC HOME -- Mike's Music List and Ithaca acoustic music listings

CANAAN MUSIC CALENDAR LISTINGS - associated web pages for Mike's Music Ithaca --- This web site is maintained by me: Michael Ludgate. I originally started this as a beginner fiddle player who was excited to share everything I learned about folk music with my friends. (more at MySpace.com and Facebook take a look!) To keep myself and the rest of my musician friends organized I started a music email list and this web page. It has really evolved into more than that. It is a valuable networking resource for the musicians: both beginner and expert, amateur and professional. It really only works if you use the information and stay on the list. It also works better if you help: send me your gigs and other interesting music information and I'll get the word out to the rest of the list. For clarification: I maintain 2 email lists; one for mostly Folk Music [ Mikes-Music ] and one for outdoor exercise (Cycle and XC-Ski)... if you want to be on any or all of these email lists just let me know at email Mike Hit reload or refresh every time you visit: this page changes often! [ SUBSCRIBE Mikes-Music ] The music email list generates about 1 email per day ... sometimes more ... sometimes less -:) THESE WEB PAGES BEST VIEWED IN FIREFOX

Support the venues that support live music! See the list of live music EVENTS in the right column here (better yet get on the email list). See also the list of VENUES below. With so many great musicians in the Ithaca area, there is no need to go to a club or bar or dance that does not have live music! So, please patronize the bars and clubs and dances that host live musicians! :-)

Americana Vineyard
Bound for Glory [Map]
Carriage House Cafe [Map]
Castaways [Map]
Chapter House [Map]
Culture Shock
Cornell Music Department
Cornell Folk Song Society
Crossing Borders Radio
CMEMME

Cranberry Coffee BING
Craigslist Music Ithaca
Delilah's on Cayuga
Dryden Cafe

TCCDancers Contra
Felicia's Atomic Lounge
Folkstuff Events
Folkstuff Newsletter
Folkus Syracuse
Freeville Music Open Mics
GigKeeper
Harvest Cafe
Hands Four Dancers
Haunt
Ithaca Bands
Ithaca College Music
Ithaca Journal Music Listing
Ithaca Times Music Listing
Ithaca Swing Dance
Ithaca Underground
Judy Hyman's Calendar
Lot 10
Maxie's [Map]
Nines [MapQuest]
Oasis Dance Club
O'Shanigans
Red Newt Cellars [Map]
Rongo T-Burg [Map]
Scale House Brew Pub
The Shop Cafe
Soul Full Cup - Corning
State Theater [Map]
Tioga Trails Cafe [Map]
Valley Folk - Corning
The Westy

If you are a musician or dancer, however modest or well established, and you have gigs or other music related items of interest that you want posted here: please email me the info! Most of the info that you see on all these pages here gets to me from you all! Examples: open jams, your gigs, new local CDs, dances, music or dance workshops and so on. -m

:: Notes Inégales & O'Shanigans ::

O'Shanigans contra dance band http://www.oshanigans.org
Notes Inégales contra dance band http://www.notesinegales.org
O'Shanigans is Tim Ball, Phil Robinson, Mike Ludgate with guests.
Notes Inégales is Andrea Ethan and Mike

Mike, Tim, Phil - O'Shanigans contra dance band http://www.oshanigans.org

Sat Apr 14 2012 -- BINGHAMTON NY -- "Notes Inégales" (Mike , Andrea & Ethan) with special guest Eric Anderson at Trinity Memorial for a contra dance! A fun DANCE PARTY featuring "Notes Inégales"; Ethan Jodziewicz (guitar, bass, banjo and feet) and Andrea Katz (fiddle) along with Mike Ludgate (mandolin) TBA will be calling the dances. Early Dance!! 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Trinity Memorial Church in Binghamton NY. Admission $7- Notes Inégales contra dance band http://www.notesinegales.org/

Fri Jun 01 2012 COOPERSTOWN NY -- O'Shanigans w/ Tim, Mike and Phil for a contra dance. Caller TBA. First Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Pioneer and Church Streets in Cooperstown. 8-11 pm., $8- O'Shanigans contra dance band http://www.oshanigans.org

The O'Shanigans perform Celtic and World Fiddle tunes suitable for general entertainment and contra dances. They currently combine skills of two of Ithaca's most experienced open music jam leaders with an incredibly talented young fiddler native to the Finger Lakes region. The O’Shanigans is: Phil Robinson on guitar (Ithaca Bluegrass jam leader, multi-instrumentalist, accomplished guitarist ...), Tim Ball on fiddle (Contrapasso, Tunescape, IC violinist ... ) and Michael Ludgate on mandolin (Canaan jam leader, Waltz jam originator, Cornell Middle Eastern Ensemble ... ). O'Shanigans was originally started by Phil to satisfy a fun Saint Patrick's Day gig. The musical members shift and change a bit as time passes, but Phil and or Mike are usually at the core. Yes you guessed it; the name was coined as a spin off on the word shenanigans and that first Irish gig! They have not lost their sense of humor even when they hit a few bumps in the road!

More about O'Shanigans on their website http://www.canaaninstitute.org/oshanigans.html

A: Sorry. I explain this now and then, but not every time. YFN is an
abbreviation for "Your Friends and Neighbors", an open acoustic folk
band (open meaning it is a pick up band of whoever shows up). We play every Monday night on the Ithaca commons all summer long for contra dancers and for various other - usually public events like fundraisers and festivals....

Monday nights in the summer we usually play with no set list for the evening. We work from a rough list of about 200 tunes. Sheet music is available on this website: see "sheet music".

For more structured events, like a Friday dance or a major festival, we try to come up with a plan, a set list: a smaller list of tunes to focus on. Remember: Just becase it is an open band (and it IS very friendly and open) does not mean it cannot have some structure like a set list or plan for the evening! :-)

The Flies’ new album, Until the Ocean, is their first since the passing of

their beloved bass player of 17 years, John Hayward, in 1997. Recorded at Electric Wilburland, Pyramid Sound, and the band’s Gray House, it was mixed by Canadian, Kevin Doyle (Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison, Ron Sexsmith, Alannah Myles, and many more) and mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in Manhattan.

The band is excited to celebrate the album release with Ithaca in a free, outdoor concert, Thursday, June 12 on the Commons in downtown Ithaca from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

MaineFolkMusic recently reviewed his new 2008 CD, “able Baker

Charlie & Dog saying: “It seems Joe Crookston can hardly set a foot wrong these days. Several of his songs have made it into the finals of some of the more prestigious national songwriting competitions; John Lennon, Mountain Stage, Great American Song Contest. The audience at the 2007 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival named him one of the Top 3 “Most Wanted” Emerging Artists. This honor landed him a spot on the 2008 Falcon Ridge Preview Tour, commencing in May, 2008… Joe Crookston’s star is rising. Versatile songwriting, excellent musicianship and a charismatic stage presence should earn him a permanent place on the national folk scene”. Rodger Nichols of The Dalles Oregon Chronicle wrote, “This is not just reviewer's hype... ....This guy is flat out good.” For more information about Joe visit: www.joecrookston.com

Here's a rare note from Mac Benford, he's usually too busy playing music It's About Time - Newest Ithaca Old-time recording

to write! "I thought you might be interested to know that I have a new CD, just recently released (see the attachment). It’s a collaboration with my long-time musical pal, John Hoffmann, and it features our two bands, The Haywire Gang and UpSouth,. as well as many duets by me and John. Thanks for your interest and support -Mac Benford"

It's About Time features John Hoffmann and Mac Benford, two powerful musicians in their first recording together. On 22 tracks, John and Mac demonstrate their versatility, with fiddle-banjo duets, banjo-guitar duets, twin banjo tunes, ballads and hot old-time fiddle tunes. Joining Mac and John on three tracks is Randi Beckmann. This trio forms the hot dance band UpSouth. Another trio configuration featured on this album is The Haywire Gang, which includes John, Mac and Paula Bradley (guitar, banjo uke & vocals). The Haywire Gang is featured on nine tracks.

After swapping a few CD’s, Emily and Sophia met to sing in a stairwell on

Glass of Water - latest recording now at Ludgate Farms

the Cornell University campus and were delighted and shocked to find they couldn’t tell their voices apart. Now as “Glass of Water,” they sing a wide range of traditional and traditionally-based tunes, including ballads from Appalachia and the British Isles, shape note hymns, and anything they can arrange for tight treble harmonies. "They have a remarkable knack for creating distinctive arrangements and weaving intricate vocal lines. Their blithe singing shows a deep affection and respect for their eclectic sources."

"All the Other Fine Things includes some of our favorite traditionals that we've been singing for years, and some newer arrangements of songs by contemporary composers and singer-songwriters. From the chilling harmonies of "The Summer Day" to the spunky lyrics of "Who's Gonna Shoe", we think you'll really enjoy this mix! The entire album is the two of us singing acapella, with a few surprises thanks to Will Russell at Electric Wilburland." http://www.glassofwatermusic.com/
Another New local CD Now Available at Ludgate Farms!

Here is a list .... I keep the inventory at the Canaan Rd music jam space, but I can ship them or bring them to the Friday contra dance or the Monday contra dance in the summer. More info on tunebooks here

Pig Ankle Rag

One of the tunes we play “Pig Ankle Rag” was revived by this band: The Highwoods String Band – I found this article online; “Any time the word "revival" pops up in connection with a given style of music, it often seems to be the case that a certain tension develops between those who take an academic, preservationist approach, with recital-style performances, and those who seek to recapture the original spirit of the music as something that was done for the sheer joy of it. In the case of the resurgence of interest in the old time string band music of the Appalachians that took place in the '70s, it would be unfair to say that even the most serious and academic of the folklorists and collectors weren't also having a good time playing the music, but when it came to making sure everyone was having a good time, there was nothing quite like seeing the Highwoods String Band. As banjo player Mac Benford liked to say, it was, "all about FUN - fun for us and fun for our audiences."” [ the remainder of the article is really interesting! http://www.spun.com/music/artist-biography.jsp?id=831004 ] Another article here http://www.funkyside.com/macbenford/

Selin and Harris - Photos of Troy’s latest hand built mandolin [ here ]

Banjo for SALE 5-string http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1347#1347

New - mp3s and videos of tunes that are in the YFN tuneset http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1380#1380

DANCE FLURRY! Car pool, room share, schedule http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1344#1344

OUT NOW - New Old-Time CD! "It's About Time" Ithaca’s newest old-time music recording is on sale now at Ludgate Farms on Hanshaw Road. Here's a rare note from Mac Benford - he's usually too busy playing music to write! "I thought you might be interested to know that I have a new CD, just recently released. It’s a collaboration with my long-time musical pal, John Hoffmann, and it features our two bands, The Haywire Gang and UpSouth,. as well as many duets by me and John. Thanks for your interest and support -Mac Benford" More info with pic http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/musicnt.htm

Folks might enjoy the "Red Hot Chili Pipers" doing a high-energy sendup of a Queen classic on the bagpipes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrvHnYpwkk -Phil R [yeah, that's bluegrass jam leader, Phil ] I just clicked - this is a blast - ha! -m :-)

Buying your way to guilt free consumption – an easy out for our consumptive culture? Check this out http://www.terrapass.com/ As an organic and natural products retailer, I know I will stock some of these type of things [ for example http://specialevents.com/eventtools/green_chocolate_120307/ ] and I bet they will sell … I am also confident that the money will go to worthy environmentally minded projects. But still - there is something not quite right about folks being able purchase their way out of the guilt of destroying their planet … why not just drive a greener car … or ride a bike? Turn off a light, use less hot water … that sort of thing? Hmm … but what the heck do I know?

Podcast from DC contra band - From a subscriber: "I thought you might be interested in an online resource I recently found. It's a website that's helpful for learning contra dance tunes. Once a month, they post a podcast of the tunes that were played at a dance in Washington DC, played by an open band. The website (or podcast info) provides the name of the tune, a page number of a tune book, and the key of the tune. Here's the link: http://www.openbandonline.com/Open_Band/Welcome.html -Debbie R"

This article of interest is from Fiddler Magazine - Old Time Fiddle Traditions in New York State By Jim Kimball - http://www.fiddle.com/issues/win9798.html#oldtime a snippet here …

“ … With the completion of the Erie Canal in the 1820s and an influx of new East coast urban influences across New York State, the old contra dances gradually gave way to a fad for the somewhat newer square dances (the cotillions or quadrilles) along with a succession of couple or "round" dances (e.g. waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and by the early 20th century, two steps and fox-trots). Locally, rural dancers tended to hang on to only a few of the contra standards, preferring instead the variability and spontaneity of sets of squares along with a handful of popular round dances. Favorite contra dances in one region or another of New York included "Opera Reel," "Money Musk," "French Four," "Crooked-S," "Lady Washington," "Portland Fancy," and "The Virginia Reel." The Opera Reel was particularly popular in some regions, as the Hod Case diaries note from an 1879 dance south of Caledonia … “

Music and poetry competition: A Celebration by and for Area Folk & Acoustic Musicians, Poets and Others in Tribute to The 25th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes National Forest http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1295#1295

Tune updates for the YFN tune set http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1205#1205 the entire tune set is on the web page. Poke around on the “tunes and mp3s” local …

Gigs: Musicians! Send me your gigs and I’ll list ‘em here on this newsletter.

The State Theatre

Discover A Whole New State! www.stateofithaca.com

Five2
alt folk harmonies
The debut record, Sweet End, available now at Ludgate Farms! :-)

official site: http://www.five2.net
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/five2

Felicia's
http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php

Felicia is on Facebook (www.facebook.com),
MySpace (www.myspace.com/atomicfelicia) and
Flickr (www.flickr.com/groups/atomicfelicia)

For more information on Lounge happenings, check out our website at
www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php. Also, Felicia is on MySpace
(www.myspace.com/atomicfelicia) and Friendster
(www.friendster.com/atomiclounge). That rascal Eesah also has his very
own blog which is sure to amuse and offend (he is a dog after all)
(www.myspace.com/eesahdog).

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON: DRAWN FROM NATURE

With an original music score by Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus, AMERICAN MASTERS John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature, will be broadcast nationally on the American Masters series on PBS Check local listings.

For more information about the film please visit:

http://www.thirteen.org/pressroom/search.php?keywords=audubon&x=0&y=0

A Production of Thirteen/WNET New York and Florentine Films/Hott
Productions, Inc. Produced by Lawrence Hott and Diane Garey. Directed by Lawrence Hott. Written by Ken Chowder. Edited by Aaron Vega. Creator and Executive Producer of American Masters: Susan Lacy. 54 Minutes. Closed Captioned.

AMERICAN MASTERS John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature

Energetic, gifted and vain, Audubon was self-taught and self-made, the
illegitimate son of a French sea captain and Haitian servant girl. From
the Caribbean and the French countryside, he eventually settled in the
American South at age 21. After failed business efforts and bankruptcy,
he pursued his true passion - finding, shooting and drawing birds -
ultimately realizing his dream of publishing The Birds of America, the
monumental collection of 435 life-size prints, many now fetching more
than $100,000 each at auction.

GigKeeper
http://www.gigkeeper.com/gigs/index.php
New web site for musicians

GigKeeper is designed to simplify the management side of playing in bands. GigKeeper keeps track of gigs, bands, parts, players, and most importantly, who's available to play which parts for which gigs. GigKeeper automates such things as: Tracking the scheduling status of gigs, Tracking the availability of players, Tracking guest players (or subs) for a gig, Maintaining mailing lists for bands and gigs and Advertising the band and its gigs. [ it's FREE and locally produced ]

Friday May 25 – Live Music in The Alley every Friday starting 5/25
Sunday May 27 – Liz Stahler and Nathan Duprey www.lizstahler.com,
www.nathanduprey.com

Friday June 1 – The Local Boys play The Alley
Sunday June 3 – Dami www.myspace.com/shoheen
Friday June 8 – The Hogwashers (aka Soul Twang) play The Alley
Sunday June 10 – Adrianne www.adrimusic.com

Looking for something to do on Monday nights when Felicia’s is closed?
Try the HAZELNUT KITCHEN in Trumansburg who recently opened where
Simply Red was. Good bistro atmosphere, excellent food. Or drive a
tad bit farther to SIMPLY RED who re-opened at Sheldrake Point
Vineyards on the lake. They have live music with Richie Stearns and
friends on Monday nights. Nice.

WVBR'S Bound For Glory

From May 13 through June 17, Bound for Glory will be Albums from the
Studios. Give Phil a call at 607-273-2121. Next Live Bound for Glory folk concert broadcast? June 24. There are six live Bound for Glory shows in the summer.

WVBR live on the web -- streaming audio
Sunday nights from 8 to 11, with live sets at
Cul de Snack, the Cafe at Anabel Taylor Hall
8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 [ CampusMap ]

Musicians & Singers wanted:
moved to the forum here
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewforum.php?f=6

"Donation suggested"

Here's is my little rant on commenting about how expensive it is ... just some thoughts ...

first .. if you have ever tried to run any kind of business or even a non-profit (non profits aren't legally allowed to loose money) the cost of everything just keeps going up: gas, oil, labor, carpets, polyurethane for the dance floors and so on.

second .. the musicians do deserve at least travel expenses for their efforts (I know we all love to play and will do it for free, because it is so much dang fun, but we have to put gas in that thing that got us there too!)

another .. it's often not really just a suggestion or a donation at all. The organizer of the particular event may likely be avoiding conflicts with the 'authorities' such as a zoning ordinance that does not allow a "dance hall" but will allow non-profit "social gatherings"... or a bar owner who doesn't want to scare off his 'regulars' ... so they might say 'donation' but you are expected to pay your way ... -:)

so .. just shell out the (usually very reasonable) fee and help support good clean, honest fun and folk music! -:)

Music Forum
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/

CARPOOLS, FESTIVALS, CLASSIFIEDS!

OK. After watching polls and listening to feedback from

subscribers, I have decided to open the forum up one notch. I will make it so anyone who knows the link can read the messages - this will increase the usefulness of the forum to this folk music community. But: you must register and login to post messages. Also you must register in such a way that I know who you are (to keep pranksters out): either make your login name really obvious (like mine) or use the same email as you use for the (MikesMusic) listserve or send me a message so I know who you are. If I can't figure out who you are: I will delete you. But DO PLEASE register - this opens up the networking options for jams, gigs carpools etc.

The Folkus Project
The Folkus Project folk & acoustic music for Syracuse & Central New York! All concerts start at 8:00

Joe Cleveland, Artistic Director
http://folkus.org/
joe@folkus.org
(315) 457-2290

Music Festivals

SUMMER FESTIVALS! -- INFO & Car-pooling

The Horse Flies

Little bits of news from us to you, Horse Flies friends…

RECORDING
Mostly what we’re up to is working on a new album. Really. Almost daily. Shooting for a fall release :--)

PERFORMING
We’re doing a few live performances this season … mostly regional, but we’ll be playing in California in September for the first time in many years. Hope some of you can join us!

*Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series on the Commons, August 16, Ithaca, NY
*Millpond Festival, September 15, Bishop, CA
*Corning Museum of Glass, October 18, Corning, NY

MYSPACE
We've been messing around on MySpace recently. We finally have a Horse Flies page up with music and some videos we hope you'll enjoy. We've posted the Hush Little Baby video some of you may remember and some live performance too. Richie and Judy also have their own MySpace pages with their own "stuff". Come visit us out there! :--)

http://www.myspace.com/thehorseflies
http://www.myspace.com/richiestearnshorseflies
http://www.myspace.com/judyhyman

MORE
Jeff and Judy scored a documentary titled John James Audubon: Drawn by Nature about the nature artist. This is currently scheduled to air nationally at 9:00 on July 25. But don't trust that date and time ... check your local listings

The calendar part of the newsletter ....

Due to time constraints, I update this calendar grid only once per week. If you want the latest information including late breaking gig listings and cancellations, you really should be on the email list - it is about 1 message per day. Next week's and months future listings [ here ] It is never too late to add your gig. If you are a musician or venue booking manager; just EMAIL me here: michael at canaaninstitute dot org and I'll list your music event [ for maximum exposure, the more notice the better ].

SUBSCRIBE to MIKES-MUSIC email newsletter! Get all the latest info on local gigs dances, concerts and cancellations. Current volume is about 3 or 4 messages per week. Self subscribe [ HERE ] or email me (Mike) and ask me to do it for you! [ MIKE ] Also, tell me who you are, if you could please :-)

Thu Dec 31

Musicians! Send me your gigs - michael@canaaninstitute.org?subject=music_calendar_listing I am happy to list gigs and open music events on my newsletter and calendar. Here is what I ask for (well, ideally): PLEASE USE THESE GUIDELINES http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/musicnt.htm#listings

Sat May 12

CANCELED - House Concert at Canaan Institute (Ludgate's Workshop), Saturday, May 12 at 7pm - Hi folks: Sorry to say, the Saturday night concert scheduled for tomorrow May 12th has been canceled. Jesse could not get his working VISA in time for this event. Jesse is American, but just married a Canadian and is now living in Canada. There is a full explanation and apology from Jesse on the music forum here http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4769#4769

Sat May 12

BING NY - Contra dance - Smash the Windows Trinity Memorial contra dance http://www.binghamtondance.org/contra.htm Joe Kwiatkowski, calling

Sat May 12

Cool Club Quartet at Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Jazz Bar, 1550 Rt. 332, Farmington, NY 585-924-8000 jazz blues swing May 12 6:30-10 pm

Sat May 12

Dear Doolin O'Dey fans..... so.... ya missed our CD album release party for "OUT OF THE MIST" last March.... well guess what....? We're gonna party with it 1 more time! DOOLIN O'DEY brings selections from "OUT OF THE MIST" to Dorothy's MUSIC ROOM in T'burg....Saturday May 12th., 8 – 10 pm Have some dinner...hear some celtic....take home a CD! Hope to see ya then! [sic]

Sat May 12

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers Saturday, May 12, 7-9pm, tickets $10 First Baptist Church downtown, behind Court House and behind First Presbyterian at Dewitt Park, Ithaca, NY - The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee concert is based on historic/one hundred year old negro spirituals and the Voices concert is based on famous/classic Broadway tunes. http://www.ithacacommunitychoruses.org/

Sat May 12

Ironwood (Bill Ring, Joe Crum, Don Fenton, & Stacy Farina) The Scale House Brewery and Pub 23 Cinema Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 (behind the Clarion Hotel) (607) 257-2757 Saturday, May 12, 2012 7 to 9:30 PM

Sat May 12

Men of Kent at Oasis, 6-8:30

Sat May 12

OASIS DANCE CLUB - This Saturday at The Oasis JESSE PABON AND LA KREMA Merengue and Bachata Band from Buffalo will be performing from 10pm-130am. DJ Felix will be playing heavy Salsa on their breaks. Admission is 12.00 in advance/15.00 at the door. See our website for advance tickets www.IthacaOasis.com.

Sat May 12

OWEGO NY - The SIM REDMOND BAND www.simredmondband.com $15.00/pp Sat. May 12 7:30 PM (Come early for Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM) Tioga Trails Café 50 Lake Street, Owego, NY 13827, 607.687.7195 www.tiogatrailscafe.com

Sat May 12

ROSE NY - CONTRA DANCE - Rose Community Building School Street off Rte. 414, Rose NY 7:30 -10:30* NOTE NEW TIME! Featuring: TBA will be calling and a regional band playing, Of Course! MONTHLY "Second Saturday Dances"! 7$ Adults, 5$ Students, 20$ Family. Questions? Call Ross Marshall 315/587-2093

Sat May 12

Scotch Tasting! with bagpipes and dramatic readings of many things Scotch 7-9PM There's nothing like sharing some fine Scotch whisky with friends while enhancing your appreciation of such a product! at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334

Sat May 12

SYR NY - The Cold River Rounders, Old Time String Band. Up tempo, hoedown'n, toe tapping fiddling in the Round Peak and West Virgina styles. Saturday May 12, 8pm at Funk N Waffles Syracuse, NY www.reverbnation.com/coldriverrounders

Sat May 12

SYR NY - Westcott Jug Suckers - Energetic mischief and hot blues from notorious local band Saturday, May 12, 2012. 8:00 p.m. $12 ($10 for WCC members) Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse, N.Y. East of SU at the intersection of Euclid Ave and Westcott Street Presented by Second Saturday Concert Series and the Folkus Project. Info at http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4760#4760

Sat May 12

The Double E Band with J.P. Harris & the Tough Choices PLUS Holler Tree! 9:30PM-12:30AM Songs of love, songs of hope, songs of heartbreak, songs of the road and songs of coming back home. Introducing The Double E, a five-piece rockin' band from Trumansburg, NY with a sweet country flavor. Amy Puryear will steal your heart with her beautiful voice and classic style country songs, while Ward Puryear and Jason Shegogue on guitar, and Lily Aceto on bass craft a gorgeous musical bed underneath. at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334

Sun May 13

BLUE SKIES annual Mother's Day Show at MAXIE's Supper Club (635 W. State St.) http://maxies.com Sunday, May 13, From 6 to 10pm What better way to finish off the weekend than a Louisiana -style supper and maybe a Mint Julep & music by Blue Skies.

Sun May 13

BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only. The last Bluegrass Jam for the spring will be on May 27th and will resume again in the fall on September 16th. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cny.bluegrass/

Sun May 13

Cool Club Quartet at Billsboro Winery, 4760 W. Lake Rd., Geneva NY 315-789-9538 Mother’s Day brunch – call for reservations jazz blues swing May 13 11am – 3pm

Sun May 13

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble: Mother's Day Concert - http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4748#4748 4 pm Unitarian Church, Ithaca, NY

Sun May 13

JAM -- Old Time Jam every Sunday (2-5); playing fiddle tunes in the southern old time tradition. This open jam floats around the Ithaca area to various jammers homes and has a separate email list. Email Laura (lbt1@cornell.edu) for more info. This jam stays in one key (A, C, D, or G) for the entire session, and rotates to a new key each week.

Sun May 13

Jazz harmonica player Sue Smith and Doug Robinson will be playing at the Ithaca Farmers Market this Sunday May 13th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, weather permitting.

Sun May 13

Jesse Cobb Mandolin Workshop is canceled - Jesse could not get his working VISA in time for this event. Jesse is American, but just married a Canadian and is now living in Canada. There is a full explanation and apology from Jesse on the music forum here http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4769#4769

Sun May 13

Mothers' Day for Peace Extravaganza! 4-7PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334

Sun May 13

OASIS DANCE CLUB - This Sunday at The Oasis RUBEN MORENO AND THE ZYDECO RE-EVOLUTION Band from Houston will be performing from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Admission is 12.00 at the door. Come celebrate Mother's Day, Mom's will receive a special gift.

Sun May 13

Paris Texas WITHOUT Jesse Cobb - Concert on Sunday, May 13 at 3pm in Danby - Paris Texas (Bobby Henrie & Rick Manning) will be NOT joined by mandolin master Jesse Cobb in a concert at the Danby Library on Sunday afternoon, May 13 @ 3pm. Bobby and Rick play an energetic mix bluegrass with western and string swing music. They are pleased to be joined by Jesse Cobb, a great mandolin player who recently moved to Southern Ontario, near Niagara Falls with his wife and family. This is a free community concert series. Jesse cannot make it across the border, but Rick and Bobby will still put on a great show! Hi folks: Sorry to say, Jesse could not get his working VISA in time for this event. Jesse is American, but just married a Canadian and is now living in Canada. There is a full explanation and apology from Jesse on the music forum here http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4769#4769

Sun May 13

ROOTABAGA BOOGIE PRESENTS “Outlaw Troubadour from Texas” Ray Wylie Hubbard - Mother’s Day, Sunday May 13 EARLY SHOW--7 pm The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave Ithaca, New York “Ray Wylie Hubbard was an outlaw before the term was coined” --Crawdaddy FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4711#4711

Sun May 13

Sunday at Felicia’s with Colleen Kattau 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- Colleen Kattau plays progressive folk rock colored w/ south of the border beats and socio-enviro-fem conscious compositions. Latin American folk rhythms influence her own songs and her interpretations of nueva cancion music. www.myspace.com/colleenkattau

Sun May 13

The Yardvarks at Americana Winery, 4-6

Sun May 13

WVBR'S Bound for Glory -- From May 13 through June 17, Bound for Glory will be Albums from the Studios. Give Phil a call at 607-273-2121. Next Live Bound for Glory folk concert broadcast? June 24. There are six live Bound for Glory shows in the summer. Broadcast live at WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, also web stream http://wvbr.com Presented by long-time host Phil Shapiro.

Mon May 14

JAM - Acoustic jam at the Mate Factor on the Ithaca Commons. Contra-Celtic-acoustic jam circle....free beverages for musicians....7:00-9:00pm.

Mon May 14

Rebecca Colleen and the Chore Lads, Southern Night at Red Newt Bistro, 3675 Tichenor Road, Hector, NY -- Red Newt Bistro - Southern Night is back! Samantha Buyskes and the Simply Red crew will transform the Bistro at Red Newt Cellars into the classic Monday night venue that has served traditional southern fare with a local twist for over a decade. Monday night was originally designed as an evening to bring the community together to offer a comfort plate of food and to enjoy live bluegrass music. Now you can find this long-standing tradition popping up at the Bistro at Red Newt Cellars! Plus, the Bistro will be filled with live bluegrass music from local musicians. Enjoy! Every Monday Night from 5:00pm - 9:00pm! Hosted by Red Newt Cellars Bistro ONLINE RESERVATIONS http://rednewt.com/ or call 607-546-4100

Tue May 15

BING NY -- JAM -- Java Joe Jammers - every Tuesday night starting around 7:30 pm and running until 10 or 10:30 depending upon who shows up (have to be done by 11pm.) It's an open acoustic jam that features traditional fiddle & banjo tunes, some singing, and welcomes all styles and instruments. Held at the Cyber Cafe West, 156 Main Street, Binghamton. www.cybercafewest.com 1st Tues of the month this jam is at Jeff's place instead. RSVP to Jeff please jefferson_d@email.com

Tue May 15

Ithaca Children’s Choir Spring Concert Remembers Jack Gallagher - The Ithaca Children’s Choir will hold its annual spring concert in the Ford Hall Auditorium in the Whalen Center for Music on the Ithaca College Campus on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4767#4767

Tue May 15

JAM -- Irish Session at the Chapter House weekly. Starts around 8:00 pm runs 'til about 11:00 pm http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=2089#2089 and http://www.chapterhouseithaca.com/

Wed May 16

Djug Django at "LOT 10" - Djug Django band has officially returned to it's downtown space, at 106 So. Cayuga St, now known as the Lot 10 Lounge 6-9 pm no cover http://www.watershed-arts.com/djug.html

Wed May 16

JAM -- Open Jam at The Canaan Institute every Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm - The focus is Celtic, American and world fiddle dance tunes suitable for contra dance. Not a slow jam, but newcomers are always welcome. All instruments: Fiddles, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos and etc are welcome! Sheet music and MP3's available. This is the Ithaca area's longest running contra tune jam and the launching point for many new bands and jams! WORKSHOPS offered and DIRECTIONS to http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_jamcann.html

Wed May 16

OPEN MIC -- Every Wednesday will be open mic night at Dorothy’s music Room -- Signup at 6:30, music from 7 to 9 Dorothy’s Music Room 19 West Main St. Trumansburg, NY 14886 Solo or small acoustic ensembles only, please. No drum kits or loud amplifiers. A PA with several mics and direct instrument inputs will be provided. So bring your zithers, glockenspiels, euphoniums and kazoos (or whatever else you’ve got, as long as it’s quick to set up) and show your stuff. Hosted by Bill Ring.

Wed May 16

STEPPERS LOUNGE at LOT 10 - Every Wednesday at 9:30pm in April and May Steppers Lounge is a weekly residency featuring members of Thousands of One, John Brown's Body, Sim Redmond Band, Record New Highs, Black Castle, JATAS, Mbusi and more https://www.facebook.com/events/344638618920556/357690437615374/

Thu May 17

JAM and SING - "Dear Friends, I’d like to invite you to join Tunes and Songs at Laura Taylor’s home in Ithaca May 17. She lives at 202 2nd St. It is the green house on the corner of 2nd and Monroe. Tunes and Songs used to meet in Candor NY, we called it the Candor Jam. I have renamed the group to reflect its evolved nature. It is not the same Candor Jam that Trish hosted. So a new name is in order! As has always been the case in our jamming circle, both ... " FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4773#4773

Thu May 17

ROCH NY - Contra Dance, Caller: Katy Heine, Band: Tunescape http://www.rochestercontra.com/

Thu May 17

The Contradictions 6-9PM at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334

Thu May 17

VOICES Unitarian Church Sing (a few songs) Sunday, May 13, 10:30am-11:30am, free Unitarian Church, 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY Voices Spring Concert "A Tribute to Broadway" Thursday, May 17, 7-9pm, advanced online tickets $15, or $20 at the door Ithaca College, Ford Hall, park above Ford Hall and walk into building through covered bridge and take elevator down one story, Ithaca, NY http://www.ithacacommunitychoruses.org/

Fri May 18

Bill Ring Waterwheel Café 2-4 Main Street Freeville NY13068 http://www.waterwheel-cafe.com/ Friday, May 18, 2012 6 to 8 PM

Fri May 18

Cayuga Blue Notes http://cayugabluenotes.com - (country blues) Friday, May 18, 2012 8-10PM : Dorothy's Music Room on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dorothys-Music-Room/132120533513951 19 West Main Street, Trumansburg, New York (607) 387-5040

Fri May 18

CONGO SQUARE MARKET - FOOD MUSIC VENDORS 4 - 8 pm at Southside Community Center, 305 South Plain St., All Welcome! Concert Series! Live music / DJs every week http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4741#4741

Fri May 18

Contra Dance every Friday at Bethel Grove Community Center in Ithaca NY from 8-11 pm $6- dance sponsored by TCCD. More info: http://tedcrane.com/TCCD/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/cny.contradance/ AND http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_dance.html AND http://canaaninstitute.org/photos/TCCD_Insert_current.pdf - May 18: Katy Heine w/ Hart and Nusbaum - Laurie is another great fiddler; this is a rare opportunity to see her on the same stage with Harvey, the long-time stalwart guitarist from Syracuse!

Fri May 18

Friday at Felicia’s with Bernie Upson Trio 5:30-8:30 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- Some of the most amazing jazz in Ithaca! Harlem native Bernie Upson has played bass professionally since the late 1950's. His activities included Apollo appearances with such diverse artists as Marvin Gaye and Richie Havens and tours across Africa and Europe with Illinois Jacquet and the Mamma Lue Parks Dancers. Bernie Upson - Double Bass., Dino Losito - Piano., Al Hartland - Drums., (And Chuck Leo on Saxophone if we're lucky - but not this week)

Fri May 18

Friday Jazz Happy Hour at Oasis Dance Club - live music and dancing - http://www.ithacaoasis.com/ --

Fri May 18

HOMER NY - Alex Meixner Band at The Center for the Arts May 18 - For many years, band leader and multi-instrumentalist Alex Meixner has been blithely ignoring the standard music-industry advice that artists must narrowly define their style of music. Jazz, Gypsy folk songs, German and Irish beer drinking favorites, sambas, zydeco, country, rock, and several other genres make their way into Meixner’s eclectic blend. The Grammy-nominated performer brings his act to the Center for the Arts of Homer for a special Friday night performance on May 18th, at 8 pm. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4757#4757

Fri May 18

OWEGO NY - Studebaker John – Blues www.studebakerjohn.com Come early for Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM May 18 7:30 PM Tioga Trails Café 50 Lake Street Owego, NY 607.687.7195 www.tiogatrailscafe.com

Fri May 18

OWEGO NY - Studebaker John – Blues www.studebakerjohn.com $15.00/pp Fri. May 18 7:30 PM - (Come early for Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM) Tioga Trails Café 50 Lake Street, Owego, NY 13827, 607.687.7195 www.tiogatrailscafe.com

Fri May 18

SYR NY - Ebony Hillbillies - The country's premier black string band plays down home dance music with a modern feel. Friday, May 18, 2012. 8:00 p.m. May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St, Syracuse, N.Y. $15 Presented by the Folkus Project. Info at http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4752#4752

Sat May 19

BING NY - Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton (next to Lourdes Hospital). $8 Admission. Five-minute performances in the middle set are by you (sing a song, play a tune, tell a story). As always, delectable treats from the Cranberry Kitchen. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4510#4510

Sat May 19

CAMDEN NY - Off the Wall - Bluegrass, folk, Americana, and country style roots music 7 pm. at TRINITY CHURCH 98 Main Street Camden NY 13316 315 245 1897 May 19, 2012 http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4710#4710

Sat May 19

Cool Club Quintet at Rongovian Embassy To the USA 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY (607) 387-3334 jazz blues swing May 19 8-11pm

Sat May 19

CORNING NY - Alice Gerrard & Beverly Smith: Legendary Appalachian music with wonderful harmony singing. www.valleyfolk.org or info@valleyfolk.org or 607 962-4461 for more information All concerts start at 7:30 pm in the Drake House Studio Theater at 171 Cedar Arts Center—155 Cedar Street, Corning, NY. These concerts are made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization program, administered locally by the Arts Council of the Southern Fingerlakes. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4758#4758

Sat May 19

Green Deeps 8-10PM Alternative Roots Rock at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334

Sat May 19

Music Jamming and Potluck Dinner Party at Mike and Raylene's Farm aka “The Canaan Institute” May 19th 2012. Jamming starts at 2:00 pm., Potluck Dinner at 5:30 pm., Jamming continues after dinner until a bit past midnight. http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_jamcann.html RSVP to mike@cinst.org

Sat May 19

Nate & Kate at Cyber Cafe West, Binghamton, NY, 9pm http://www.nateandkate.com/

Sat May 19

NELSON NY - Aztec Two Step - Nelson Odeon (3 mi. east of Cazenovia village) 4035 Nelson Rd., Nelson, NY 13035., 315.655.9193 info@nelsonodeon.com Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8pm (doors open at 7:30) $25- About the Artist/Band: http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4776#4776

Sat May 19

ROXBURY NY - ‘Red Molly’ Serenades the Catskills Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 7:30 pm At the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474 Tickets: $17 adults, $15 seniors, under 12 free • Reservations 607-326-7908 http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4734#4734

Sat May 19

SYR NY - Contra Dance Fayetteville Methodist Church (alternate location) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Calling: Katy Heine., Music: Nadine Dyskant-Miller (flute), Ethan Jodziewicz (bass and more), and Barbara Dyskant (piano) http://syracusecountrydancers.org/

Sun May 20

AUTOHARP JAM 2-4 PM 10 West Main St., Trumansburg ,NY. Open to all levels of players. Bring autoharp, song to share and written music copies. Other acoustic instruments welcome. FREE. RSVP Bill (607) 387-6630.

Sun May 20

Cool Club Trio at Stonecat Café, 5315 Rt. 414, Hector, NY 607-546-5000 jazz blues swing May 20 11am-2pm

Sun May 20

HOMER NY - “Stars on the Horizon” Showcases Student Talent at the Center for the Arts May 20 - Some of Central New York’s aspiring young musicians will have the chance to demonstrate their prowess at a free event called “Stars on the Horizon,” a showcase for select student groups taking place this Sunday (May 20th) at The Center for the Arts of Homer. Beyond Measure, the award-winning a cappella group from Dryden High School, will open the 2 p.m. show at the Center and will be followed by the Homer Jazz Band. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4761#4761

Sun May 20

Nate SOLO at Silky Jones, Ithaca, NY, 9pm http://www.nateandkate.com/

Sun May 20

Owego dance - Sunday, May 20, Contras and squares featuring Miss Marty and SGB. 4-7pm at Tioga Trails Cafe, corner of Lake & Main, Owego. Caller TBA. Beginners welcome. Come with or without partner. General Admission, $7; students & seniors (55+), $5; family maximum, $15. Info:http://dance.clarityconnect.com/owegocontra.html or Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 687-7195.

Sun May 20

ROCH NY - English Dance, Caller: Dan Seppeler, Band: Crooked Sixpence http://www.rochestercontra.com/

Sun May 20

SING - Ithaca Folk Song Swap. Sunday afternoon 2-5pm. Buffalo Street Books in DeWitt Mall between Cayuga and Tioga Streets Details here: http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4750#4750

Sun May 20

Solar Eclipse in the USA - Mark your calendar. On Sunday, May 20th, the sun is going to turn into a ring of fire. It's an annular solar eclipse--the first one in the USA in almost 18 years. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the sun, but the lunar disk is not quite wide enough to cover the entire star. At maximum, the Moon forms a "black hole" in the center of the sun. MORE INFO LINKS to PICS http://canaaninstitute.org/bikeski/viewtopic.php?p=1801#1801

Sun May 20

Sunday at Felicia’s with WonderMonday 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- The Ithaca, NY based WonderMonday trio (Michael Decatur, Paul Kempkes, and newest member Zaun Marshburn) performs original pieces that aim to fan the flames of texture in music. Their style is tight with strong endings and fun changes but the music's atypical chord progressions leaves plenty of room for improvisation.

Sun May 20

Zydeco Trail Riders http://zydecotrailriders.com/ - (cajun & zydeco music) Sunday, May 20, 2012 4-6PM : Americana Vineyards and Winery http://www.americanavineyards.com/ 4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken, New York 607.387.6801

Mon May 21

JAM - Acoustic jam at the Mate Factor on the Ithaca Commons. Contra-Celtic-acoustic jam circle....free beverages for musicians....7:00-9:00pm.

Mon May 21

Red Newt Bistro - Southern Night is back! Samantha Buyskes and the Simply Red crew will transform the Bistro at Red Newt Cellars into the classic Monday night venue that has served traditional southern fare with a local twist for over a decade. Monday night was originally designed as an evening to bring the community together to offer a comfort plate of food and to enjoy live bluegrass music. Now you can find this long-standing tradition popping up at the Bistro at Red Newt Cellars! Plus, the Bistro will be filled with live bluegrass music from local musicians. Enjoy! Every Monday Night from 5:00pm - 9:00pm! Hosted by Red Newt Cellars Bistro ONLINE RESERVATIONS http://rednewt.com/ or call 607-546-4100

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Musicians! I am happy to list gigs and open music events on my newsletter and calendar. The focus is LIVE, acoustic music, but I do make exceptions to that.

Send me your gigs to - michael@canaaninstitute.org?subject=music_calendar_listing

Here is what I ask for (well ... ideally!): Please include the following (you don't need to include the actual words "WHO, WHAT, WHERE WHEN etc) ....

WHO: the band or group name, web address (URL starting with http://www ) for your group if available, also list of band members if it is not a large group.

WHAT: a brief description of the event

WHERE: venue street address, city, zipcode, web address for the venue or sponsoring group (URL starting with http://www ), phone number or email address for venue or contact is a good idea also if it is a jam for expample.

WHEN: the time of day, duration if known, day of week, numerical day of month, month and year

HOW MUCH: if there is an admission fee please include the amount

To gain maximum web coverage for your event send it to me 2-3 WEEKS in advance. If you include a plain text press release (something more verbose than a calendar listing), I will post that on the web and link to it in the calendar listing and newsletter. URLs: please include the http:// this will make it "clickable" in more locations. I post these gigs on multiple websites.

ALSO it is really helpful to send gig listings to me or to anyone in 3rd person. Don't say "I" or "Me" or "yours truly" ... instead please use your full name as if someone else were listing it (please say he or she instead of I or use your actual name, please say them instead of us or we, and etc... ). This will make it is easier for me and your other friends to pass the information along clearly.

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SAMPLE EXAMPLE CALENDAR ENTRY:

Tracy Grammer Concert -- 8 pm Sat Nov 7th 2009 at 165 McGraw Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY. Sweet, wild fiddling and vocals, guitar and mandolin; stunning originals and the mystical, old-time postmodern journey-songs of Dave Carter. Tickets at: Ludgate's, Ithaca Guitar Works, Bound for Glory, online http://www.cornellfolksong.org/ Info: 607-279-2027. Admission: $15 advance/$17 door; $3 rebate for members, seniors, teens. Cornell students $10/$12. Children free. NEWS ARTICLE http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?p=1234

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