[MusicFriends] WNY / NW PA. MUSIC HAPPENINGS this month!

[Howard Blumenthal]

SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

BENNINGTON LANES BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME JAM IS HAPPENING AGAIN

WNY Bluegrass & Old Time jam
Date:  Sunday October 8, 2006
Time:  2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Repeats:  This event repeats on the second Sunday of every month,  
until Monday November 20, 2006.
Location:  former Bennington Lanes
City State Zip:  Bennington Center, NY
Description:  Musicians jam in the bar area, open mike in restaurant.  
$2 admission for listeners. Venue is back at Bennington Center.

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OCTOBER 6TH - FREDONIA

Friday  October 6, 2006   8PM
Fredonia  First Friday Community  Contra Dance

Fredonia Grange
58 W. Main St
Fredonia, NY
with  Live Music By Confluence

Nadine Dyskant-Miller--fllute and pecussion
Barbara Dyskant--Piano


Dances taught and called by   Kathy Fox
Everyone welcome-come alone or with friends- All dances taught and  
called-easy and fun
info-672-2716    kathleenfoxster at gmail.com

Future Dances and Bands

November 3-- Hey Diddle Diddle!!
December 1---City Fiddle

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OCTOBER 7TH - BUFFALO

  Saturday October 7th
Queen City Contra Dancers
http://www.qccd.org

Dance 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church
Elmwood and West Ferry
Buffalo, New York
In the heart of the Elmwood Village.


This Saturday's dance brings two favorites together, guaranteed crowd  
pleasers.....
Peterborough, Ontario's calling team, Dancing Thread, known to QCCD  
as Myra Hirschberg and Tom Calwell.
"We bring people together on the dance floor with a minimum of fuss  
and a maximum of fun." (This quote from Dancing Thread's website is a  
terrible understatement....this team really adds to our  
enjoyment!)    http://www.dancingthread.ca

and

  Central New York's wonderful talented father/daughter combo, John  
and Megan Wobus Contranella
"Meg and John have played contradances around New York State, as well  
as NEFFA, Toronto, Ohio and Indiana, playing both traditional and  
contemporary contradance styles. The band incorporates Irish,  
Québécois, New England, and Old Time music, always keeping a  
danceable beat."  http://www.contranella.com/index.html


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OCT. 7-8 MAYVILLE, NY
Subject: Mayville Guitar Show

The second annual Mayville Guitar Show and Stringed Instrument Expo  
will feature an array of instruments builders and dealers, as well as  
world-renowned performers and workshop leaders. It will be held  
October 7-8 in the brand-new Celebration Hall event facility at the  
end of Chautauqua Lake in Mayville, NY.

Headlining the event for the second year in a row will be acclaimed  
guitarist Will McFarlane. As a member of the famous Muscle Shoals  
recording studio stable, he has recorded with hundreds of artists  
including Aretha Franklin, the Pointer Sisters, Bobby “Blue” Bland,  
and Jackson Browne. He was also a long-time guitarist for multiple  
Grammy-winning artist Bonnie Raitt. McFarlane will be performing a  
special concert, conducting guitar workshops, and leading a worship  
service during the event.

On Sunday , the event will feature a songwriters’ circle,  with Kev  
Rowe, Will McFarlane, Bill Ward serving as hosts.

Luthiers participating in the festival include Jim Holler from  
Trinity Guitars in Jamestown, Scott Freilich from Buffalo’s Top Shelf  
Music. There will also be numerous violin, guitar and mandolin  
builders from throughout western NY. Dealers and representatives of  
some of the world’s finest instruments will be in attendance, as well

The Mayville show will host many other workshops, demos, clinics, and  
discussions on subjects such as instrument construction; beginning to  
advanced guitar; Swing fiddle; mandolin, flatpicking and fingerstyle  
guitar.  Besides McFarlane, workshop leaders include Buffalo guitar  
great Doug Yeomans, David Coester, Skip Roberts. Kev Rowe, Jim  
Holler, and Stanley Barton.

The event will be held at Mayville’s new Celebration Hall, which will  
serve as the vendor and main concert area. Workshops will take in the  
adjacent rooms to the hall, located in the old Mayville School  
building. Food and beverages will be available throughout the event.

Just down the road, the Red Brick Farm and Marketplace will be  
presenting a “Guitar Widow’s Getaway” on the Saturday and Sunday of  
the festival. That event will present an alternative for those who  
may wish to let their instrument enthusiast spouses or friends enjoy  
the show by themselves. The getaway will feature lunch specials,  
music, cooking and designing demos, wine tasting, and sales in the  
array of shops at the Red Brick Farm.

Admission for the weekend is $15, which will include the Saturday  
evening Will McFarlane concert. The fee for each workshop is $20 
(preregistered) and $25(gate). There will be single day admission  
rates available.
For more info, call Mayville Events at 716.753.2800 or visit  
www.mayvilleevents.com


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OCT. 9 - NIAGARA FALLS, NY
The Music School of Niagara is pleased to present its 7th annual
Celtic Concert in the Castle
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

With: Tim Daly, Bill Raffel, Gary Ashby & Jason Myers, Terry Dean,  
Melissa LaHood, Elena Andropolis, Randy Andropolis, and featuring  
special guests:
The Dady Brothers   www.dadybros.com

The prolific and versatile Dady Brothers from Rochester, NY play  
fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, banjo, uilleann pipes, harmonica  
and penny whistle, while singing and performing a wide range of music  
including traditional Irish, folk and bluegrass. Highly engaging and  
entertaining, their wit and broad musical repertoire make every  
performance a very special occasion. Having shared the stage with  
such artists as The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, Mitzie Collins, Ani  
DeFranco, Bill Staines, Arlo Guthrie and Rick Danko, and with 8 CDs  
to their credit, their show promises to be a unique and memorable treat.

This very special concert will benefit The Music School of Niagara,  
Niagara County’s not-for-profit school for music and arts. Seating is  
limited to 100. Reservations are $15 each, available by advanced sale  
only. There may be a few seats available at the door if the concert  
is not sold out by show time, but cannot be guaranteed. Please return  
the attached form with your check by October 4th. Reservations may be  
phoned in at (716) 282-6423. There are no printed tickets -  
reservations are held at the Music School and the Fort.

Please be advised: It is a long walk from the parking lot to the  
castle, and a three-story spiral staircase up to the
event. The hall is not handicapped accessible and has no heating or  
windows. It promises to be good fun, but
musicians and audience alike may be at the mercy of the elements.  
Please dress accordingly and bring a
flashlight for leaving the grounds! Complimentary hot beverages and  
cakes will be served.
This concert is made possible through the courtesy of Old Fort  
Niagara and the friendship and support of the performers.
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RESERVATION ORDER FORM
NAME  
__________________________________________________________________ 
(Reservations will be held under this name.)
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ 
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PHONE:_______________________________________EMAIL:_____________________ 
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NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS _______________MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED FOR  
(Amount) ____________________________
(checks payable to: Music School of Niagara, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara  
Falls, NY 14301; Phone (716) 282-6423)
www.musicschoolofniagara.org email: musicschool at wnyip.net
Celtic Concert in the Castle
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

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OCTOBER 14- MEDINA, NY
There will be an acoustic flat picking contest at the Medina  
Scarecrow Fest held on October 14th at the Medina Stone Farm.  The  
competition starts at 1 pm, first place prize $100, $5 entry fee.
Outdoor stage and sound available all day (10am -6pm except for  
duration of contest); plenty of room to jam.  Square dance at 7 pm  
following Festival.

Medina Stone Farm, 255 N. Gravel Rd. (Rt 63), Medina, NY
www.medinastonefarm.com


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OCTOBER 14 - OLEAN, NY
The Southern Tier Contra Dance Society will kick off its fifth year  
of dances Saturday, Oct. 14th

7:30 Saturday Oct. 14th
Social Hall St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
112 South Clinton Street, Olean, NY 14760

Admission: $6 for adults and $2 for those under 16.
A potluck at 6 PM will happen before the dance.

Music will provided by Confluence
Nadine Dyskant-Miller--fllute and pecussion
Barbara Dyskant--Piano

Caller is Bob Nicholson from Syracuse
http://stcds.com

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OCTOBER 20 - COUDERSPORT, PA.
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Concert in Coudersport on October 20

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason will be performing at 7:00 PM, Friday,  
October 20 at the Coudersport High School auditorium. Known as “the  
heart and soul of American roots music,” Ungar and Mason will be  
making their third trip to Potter County to perform. More information  
on Ungar and Mason is available at www.jayandmolly.com .

Performing with Ungar and Mason will be Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand,  
who are two of the most energetic and creative new faces on the  
acoustic music scene today. These teenaged brothers have become known  
for their stunning performances in concert halls, on dance floors and  
at festivals across the country. More information on the Van  
Norstrands is available at www.vfiddle.com .

A high point in Ungar’s and Mason’s careers was the selection of  
their "Ashokan Farewell" as the main theme of Ken Burns' landmark PBS  
documentary “The Civil War,” which resulted in an Emmy nomination for  
Ungar and a Grammy for the soundtrack album.

Their music is pure Americana -- from the Civil War era to modern  
folk and bluegrass. Ungar’s and Mason's sunny dispositions complement  
the excellence of their music, assuring an enjoyable evening for all.

Tickets for the concert are $15 and are available at Olga’s Living  
with Art in Coudersport or at the door. This concert is being  
presented by the Potter County Fine Arts Council. More information on  
the concert is available at www.pottercountyarts.com.

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OCTOBER 21, OIL CITY PA.
Sat, Oct 21, Jay & Molly at Oil City High School Auditorium
Oil City, PA. 814-678-3017 / http://www.ocartscouncil.com
8PM.
Tickets are $17.

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OCTOBER 21, GENESSEE PA
Songwriters’ Roundtable on Saturday, October 21
The Genesee Environmental Center

  682 Ellisburg Road

  Genesee, PA 16923

  Tel.-  1-800-445-0094


This month's Songwriters' Roundtable is Saturday, October 21 and will  
feature Ina May Wool, Arlon Bennett; Shannon Leigh, and Roundtable  
hosts Steve Quelet & Eppie Bailey. The Roundtable performers take the  
stage at 7:00 PM at the Genesee Environmental Center.

New York City’s Ina May Wool’s songs are striking due to the unique  
blend of folk, rock, blues, country, jazz, and soul elements which  
she incorporates in them. More information on Wool is available at  
www.inamaywool.com.

Sharing the stage with Wool will be New Jersey’s Arlon Bennett, along  
with Shanon Leigh, two fine singers and songwriters who enjoy weaving  
their voices together. More information is available on Bennet at  
www.arlonbennett.com.

A complimentary dinner will be provided by the Genesee Environmental  
Center starting at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for  
senior citizens and students, and children under 16 are free and are  
available at Olga’s Living with Art in Coudersport, Genesee Natural  
Foods in Genesee, and at the concert.

A shuttle van will leave Olga’s Living with Art at 5:00 PM. Tickets  
for the shuttle van are $8.00 and seating is limited. Please call  
274-7827 or e-mail joebailey at pottercountyarts.8k.com to reserve seats  
on the shuttle.

The Songwriters’ Roundtable is a monthly series which runs from March  
through November and includes songwriters from across the country,  
presenting their songs in an “in-the-round” format for the public to  
enjoy. Often the songwriters discuss their songs, the songwriting  
process, and take questions from the audience.

The Songwriters’ Roundtable is sponsored by the Potter County Fine  
Arts Council and the Genesee Environmental Center with support from  
the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. The Genesee Environmental  
Center is located at 682 Ellisburg Road (Route 244).

For more information or directions to the Genesee Environmental  
Center e-mail jsnyder at eggdecorator.com, telephone (800) 455-0094, or  
check out www.songwritersroundtable.com .
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OCTOBER 21- HAMBURG, NY

The Missing Persons Soup Kitchen Gospel Quartet will be giving a concert

Saturday, Oct 21, 2006
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Wayside Presbyterian church
5017 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
Call 716-627-9010 for more information.
A free will offering will be collected.
The original bluegrass and folk duo, Chris and Mark Panfil, the  
Panfil Brothers will open the show.

Soup Kitchen, whose full name is The Missing Person Soup Kitchen  
Gospel Quartet, has performed at fairs, festivals, concert halls, and  
churches around West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana,  
and in the Washington DC area. Bill Kimmons, Becky Kimmons, and the  
recently added Dock Cutlip -- have been around in one form or another  
since 1982. They are based in Charleston, West Virginia.

Just as a trio of bass, cello and viola would be unusual, Soup  
Kitchen's vocal mix of contralto, bass and tenor/baritone makes for  
an unusual sound.
The members of Soup Kitchen are often amused when listeners describe  
them as "those people who sing with no music." They sometimes take  
the opportunity to gently point out that they make music with built- 
in instruments, their voices. They are a human string trio that might  
be compared to bass fiddle, cello, and viola, except that the Soup  
Kitchen instruments tell stories, and the rhythm and percussion are  
made of words.

It's hard to pin down just exactly what Soup Kitchen does. When they  
sing gospel, it's not the southern gospel you might expect, and their  
renditions of songs from the repertoire of American favorites bear  
their own stamp. Their Soup Kitchen name began as a joke, but they  
like the idea of dishing out ample portions of fun and spine-tingling  
harmony to whomever comes down the line.

info at www.BuffaloBluegrass.com
www.MarkPanfil.com
www.BuffaloBluegrass.com