[MusicFriends] Fwd: Music & Dance Heating up the Season!

Thu Feb 28 09:02:02 EST 2019

FRIDAY MAR 1  FREDONIA CONTRA

Fredonia Grange #1
58 W. Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(First Friday Monthly--7:30pm)
$ Donation

Smoke and Alcohol Free - Friendly-Welcoming Atmosphere - All ages-Singles and Couples - All dances called and quickly learned.

We hold these dances to build community, to bring people together for enjoyment, fun, and conversation.  As community, the musicians, the Grange, and I are doing this to pay back a community member. Your attendance and your generosity are appreciated.  

Joe Kwiatkowski
Community, Barn, Square and Contra Dance Caller
716-672-2883 or 716-679-8426
http://www.fredoniacontra.com/Home.html <http://www.fredoniacontra.com/Home.html>

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SATURDAY Mar 2 BUFFALO CONTRA

695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Admission for members is $8, non-members $10 and students over 12 $5,  Under 12 you are free!

Keep warm with a brisk dance at our usual location, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo.  Come at 7 pm to learn basics, and dance from 7:30 - 10:30.  
Join us for an enjoyable evening of fun and happy dancing,  

CALLER: Bev Bernbaum 
BAND: Lake Effect

Parking is available streetside; additional parking is at Parish Commons, located on the opposite West Ferry and Elmwood Corners.  Some limited parking in the lot next to the church is usually for setup/takedown crew, the band, and the caller, but if you arrive after 8 pm and there is space, feel free to park there.  Please DO NOT park in the bank lot: You most likely will be towed!

http://www.qccd.org <http://www.qccd.org/>

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WED & THURSDAY MARCH 6 & 7  Simple Gifts in concert 

Coudersport Public Library
502 Park Ave
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

	Free workshops & concert with Simple Gifts - 2 women, 12 instruments, music of many lands.

Wednesday, 3/6
4-5pm ukulele workshop for ages 8 and up
7-9pm musicians' workshop

Thursday, 3/7
10-11am children's concert
7-8pm concert

All of these events are FREE, thanks to a grant from PA Council on the Arts.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1516770831788209/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/1516770831788209/>

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Thursday March 14, 2019  7:00 pm  Bluegrass Concert

Winter Bluegrass concert series with Remington Ride https://remingtonrydeband.com/ <https://remingtonrydeband.com/>
Admission $15pp and may be purchased at the door.
Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Churc
1500 Clarence Center Rd.
Akron, NY.

Contact: Charles Kesterson: 716-870-5015   ctkesterson at gmail.com <mailto:ctkesterson at gmail.com>   Highermountainbluegrass.com <http://highermountainbluegrass.com/>         

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Fri - Sat March   15 - 16, 2019   Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival

Clarion Park Inn   (was Holiday Inn)
I-80 @ PA Rt  68
Holiday Inn Road
Clarion PA 16214

Rooms:   814-226-8850
Info and Bands: 814-226-8760
Presented by and benefits the United Way of Clarion County
https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/ <https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/>

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COMING SOON!  CHECK OUT THESE AREA FESTIVALS, DANCES & GATHERINGS.
PLUS WEEKLY, MONTHLY EVENTS BELOW

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March 14, 2019  7:00 pm
Winter Bluegrass concert series with Remington Ride https://remingtonrydeband.com/ <https://remingtonrydeband.com/>
Admission $15pp and may be purchased at the door.
Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, 1500 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY.
Contact: Charles Kesterson: 716-870-5015   ctkesterson at gmail.com <mailto:ctkesterson at gmail.com>   Highermountainbluegrass.com <http://highermountainbluegrass.com/>                                                

March   15 - 16, 2019
Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival
Clarion Park Inn   (was Holiday Inn)
I-80 @ PA Rt  68
Holiday Inn Road
Clarion PA 16214
Rooms:   814-226-8850
Info and Bands: 814-226-8760
Presented by and benefits the United Way of Clarion County
https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/ <https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/>

April 20, 2019 Saturday 7pm
Co. Townes Album Release! 
Struthers Library Theatre
3rd Ave. and Liberty St.
Warren, PA 16365
https://www.facebook.com/events/239866343624904/?active_tab=about

April 25, 2019  7pm
Winter Bluegrass concert series with Sidline http://www.sidelinebg.com
Admission $15pp and may be purchased at the door.
Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, 1500 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY.
Contact: Charles Kesterson: 716-870-5015   ctkesterson at gmail.com   Highermountainbluegrass.com       

April 27, 2019
1pm -> 10:30pm Potluck 6pm
Utica Bluegrass Pickin Get Together
Utica Volunteer Fire Hall
Utica, PA
Hazel 724-662-0292 Jimmy 814-425-7599

May 2 -> 5, 2019
8th Annual Watkins Glen Hammered Dulcimer Retreat
Seneca Lodge Lake House in Watkins Glen, NY.
Reservations Required
http://www.kenkolodner.com/8th-annual-watkins-glen-hammered-dulcimer-retreat-2019.html

May 16 -> 19,  2019
Edinboro Art & Music Fest.
Downtown Edinboro, PA
http://www.edinboroartandmusic.com

May 24-26, 2019
Folk College: Workshops, Concerts, Coaching Sessions, Jamming, Singing, Dancing
Juniata College
1700 Moore St.
Huntingdon PA 16652
info at folkcollege.com | www.folkcollege.com

May 31, June 1,2, 2019
Coldspring BG & OT Country Festival
2603 Rt. 394, Steamburg, NY
https://www.facebook.com/ColdspringBluegrass/
716-801-2017 / 753-6641

July 12–14, 2019
River Rendezvous XXII   contra dance weekend
Coshocton Lake Park
23253 OH-83
Coshocton, OH 43812
http://www.riverrendezvous.com
Phone: (740) 622-7528

July 13, 14,2019 10am-5pm daily
Music in the Valley Folk and Wine Festival
Music in the Valley is Traditional Old Time, Country, Bluegrass jamming & stage shows. Enjoy local musicians playing their banjos, guitars, and fiddles. Guests are welcome to stop and listen to the musicians as they tour the grounds, and can enjoy tasting wines from select  Ohio based wineries.
https://www.wrhs.org/events/music-in-the-valley-folk-wine-festival-2019/

July 19 -> 21, 2019
Coon & Fox Hunters Club Bluegrass Gathering
126 Martin Hill Rd, Franklin, PA.16323
(814) 437-2696 / 432-5535
https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/

Aug 22 -> 25, 2019
Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival
Bradford, PA 16701
http://crooktop.com

Sep. 13 -> 15, 2019
Coon & Fox Hunters Club Bluegrass Gathering
126 Martin Hill Rd, Franklin, PA.16323
https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/

Oct. 12, 2019
1pm -> 10:30pm Potluck 6pm
Utica Bluegrass Pickin Get Together
Utica Volunteer Fire Hall
Utica, PA
Hazel 724-662-0292 Jimmy 814-425-7599

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LOCAL MUSIC & DANCE (WEEKLY, MONTHLY, ETC.)

EVERY TUES & THURS EVENING 7:30 ->  10:30
Country Music Jam, sing around
Hosted by the Crook Farm All Stars we sit in a circle & invite folks to offer up an Old Time Country, Folk or Bluegrass song
Crook Farm (Bank Bldg.)
476 Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA 16701
More info:  howard at blumenthals.com  814-368-4057

FIRST FRIDAY CONTRA - FREDONIA, NY
Fredonia First Friday Community Contra Dance
@7:30pm $7 / $5 Students
Fredonia Grange #1
58 W. Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(First Friday Monthly—7:30pm)
More info: 716-679-8426
http://fredoniacontra.com

1st and 3rd SATURDAY CONTRA - BUFFALO, NY
1st and 3rd Saturdays from October to June and 3rd Saturdays only in July and August
http://www.qccd.org
More info: Mary Collins nativedae at gmail.com

MONTHLY CONTRA DANCE (Feb -> Dec) - MEADVILLE, PA
Monthly Community Contra Dance-First Saturdays (Feb.-Dec. 2019)
Montgomery Gymnasium, Allegheny College campus, Meadville PA 16335
Lesson at 7pm; dancing 7:30-9:30pm
$10 adults; students and children free
Rachel O'Brien (caller) and Toppish (Irish trad & contemporary)
MORE INFO: www.toppish.com or 814-282-2478 (call or text)

WEEKLY OLD TIME JAM - WARREN, PA
1:30 - > 4:30pm
Total Evolution Cafe
1048 Pennsylvania Ave. West
Warren, PA 16365
https://www.facebook.com/evolutionjam/

WEEKLY BLUEGRASS JAM EVERY WEDNESDAY JAMESTOWN, NY
American Legion in Celoron
Herman Kent Post 777
26 Jackson Ave.
Jamestown, NY 14701
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Looking for bluegrass musicians, singers, and all of the people who LOVE to listen!
INFO:  Vern Ahlgren  ahlsave at outlook.com

MONTHLY BLUEGRASS JAM - BENNINGTON, NY EVERY 2nd Sunday
Bennington Lanes & Grove
1374 Clinton Street Rd.
Attica, NY 14011
585-591-2314
Bennington bluegrass Sunday afternoon jam / open stage / mic
2nd Sunday of the month, 2pm to 7pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1653327244928418/

MONTHLY OLD TIME JAM - BUFFALO, NY EVERY FIRST SATURDAY
Black Rock Fiddle Jam
Rohall's Corner
540 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207
https://www.facebook.com/groups/254872017937911/

MONTHLY OLD TIME JAM - ROCHESTER, NY  4TH SUNDAY
Wild Root String Band hosts a monthly Old Time jam on 4th Sundays of every month, October through April from 12:00 to 3:00
Abundance Food Coop, 571 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620,
Contact: Tom Owens banjowei at rochester.rr.com

CENTRAL NY:
Here’s a good link to find additional Trad Music & Dance in Central NY
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?post_type=tribe_events

NE Ohio Dance Info
http://www.neohiocontradance.org
Subscribe to mailing list: ClevelandContraDance at gmail.com

NATIONAL CONTRA DANCE RESOURCE PAGES
http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/DisplayNews.com
http://contradancelinks.com

Playing that Old Time music in Frederick County, Maryland, USA
https://sites.google.com/site/oldtimefrederick/

Pittsburg Area Old Time
http://www.newoldtimes.com

DO YOU KNOW OF AN AREA FESTIVAL or Regular event I MISSED?  PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
Our “Area” is Western NY, NW PA.
Howard Blumenthal howard at blumenthals.com   814-368-4057

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