<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div class="">PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE January Thaw......Tunes, community, dance, food to warm up your heart!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">FRIDAY JAN 11, 2019<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Concert, Workshop, Jam & Potluck</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Bank Bldg @ the Crook Farm</div><div class="">476 Seaward Ave.</div><div class="">Bradford, PA 16701</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Admission: Suggested Donation for workshop $20 concert $10 - $20 (both $25) Jamming & Potluck free.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Eloise & Co., based in Brattleboro, VT, and Syracuse, NY, is a powerhouse trio currently touring the country to perform at concerts, contra dances, French folk dances, and festivals. Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Andrew VanNorstrand crank out driving Celtic reels, achingly beautiful waltzes, gritty French groove tunes, jovial French Canadian melodies, and exciting originals, all delivered with just the right balance of precision and raw energy. These three seasoned performers also delight in crafting fresh new arrangements of old traditional songs, often inviting the audience to sing along. Their debut CD, “More, Please!” was released in July, 2018, and has quickly garnered praise and popularity among listeners from many different walks of life. You are invited to come and experience, up close and personal, the magic and joy that this trio feels when playing together. Please join us!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy: fiddle, octave fiddle, vocals Rachel Bell: accordion, piano, vocals Andrew VanNorstrand: guitar, vocals</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.rachelbellmusic.com" class="">http://www.rachelbellmusic.com</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <a href="http://www.blackislemusic.com" class="">http://www.blackislemusic.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Sample from CD: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rachel-bell-46/sets/eloise-co" class="">https://soundcloud.com/rachel-bell-46/sets/eloise-co</a></div><div class=""><a href="https://youtu.be/r-Yrh_jOOD8" class="">https://youtu.be/r-Yrh_jOOD8</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">PRINT & POST: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjho1p9yqr26wkg/Eloise-Jan11.pdf?dl=0" class="">https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjho1p9yqr26wkg/Eloise-Jan11.pdf?dl=0</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">SCHEDULE</b></div><div class="">3:00 PM - Open OldTime / Northern Jam session (w/some courtesy to OT Banjo players who would like to stay in one key for more than one tune).</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">5:00 PM - Potluck sponsored by the Landmark Society. The society will provide Chicken, Pizza, Coffee & Water provided. Bring Side dishes or Desserts.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">6:00 - 7:00 PM - Workshop… Eloise will teach a simple (square) French Dance tune from either Brittany or Central France (distinct from French Canadian music in that these tunes are from France, across the pond). At the end of the workshop they will demo the dance that matches the tune & get people up dancing to this traditional tune with Workshop attendees playing. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">7:30 - 9:30 PM - Concert ELOISE & CO.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">? 9:30 - ?? Open Jam. Songs, Tunes, if the energy is still there!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">More info: Howard Blumenthal <a href="mailto:howard@blumenthals.com" class="">howard@blumenthals.com</a> 814-368-4057</div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class=""><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>CLIP HERE & PRINT!<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><></b></div><div class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></div><div class=""><b class="">COMING SOON! CHECK OUT THESE AREA FESTIVALS, DANCES & GATHERINGS.</b></div><div class=""><b class="">PLUS WEEKLY, MONTHLY EVENTS BELOW</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Feb 15, 16,17, 2019</div><div class="">Dance Flurry</div><div class="">Saratogo Hilton & City Center</div><div class="">534 Broadway</div><div class="">Saratoga Springs, NY 12866</div><div class="">Dances • Workshops • Singing • Concerts • Jamming • Performances • Family Events • Storytelling • Vendors and more!</div><div class="">Over 300 Performers - Five Venues - Over 200 Events</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.flurryfestival.org/index.html" class="">http://www.flurryfestival.org/index.html</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Feb 22 - 23, 2019</div><div class="">The Gardner Winter Music Festival</div><div class="">South Middle School</div><div class="">Morgantown, WV. </div><div class="">This old-time traditional music festival will feature on-stage performances, workshops, informal jam sessions, and a Saturday night square dance. It is a time to enjoy the fellowship with other musicians and “chase away those mid-winter blues”.</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.gwmf.org" class="">http://www.gwmf.org</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wintermusicfest" class="">https://www.facebook.com/wintermusicfest</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">March 15 - 16, 2019</div><div class="">Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival</div><div class="">Clarion Park Inn (was Holiday Inn)</div><div class="">I-80 @ PA Rt 68</div><div class="">Holiday Inn Road</div><div class="">Clarion PA 16214</div><div class="">Rooms: 814-226-8850</div><div class="">Info and Bands: 814-226-8760</div><div class="">Presented by and benefits the United Way of Clarion County</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">April 27, 2019</div><div class="">1pm -> 10:30pm Potluck 6pm</div><div class="">Utica Bluegrass Pickin Get Together</div><div class="">Utica Volunteer Fire Hall</div><div class="">Utica, PA</div><div class="">Hazel 724-662-0292 Jimmy 814-425-7599</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">May 2 -> 5, 2019</div><div class="">8th Annual Watkins Glen Hammered Dulcimer Retreat</div><div class="">Seneca Lodge Lake House in Watkins Glen, NY.</div><div class="">Reservations Required</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.kenkolodner.com/8th-annual-watkins-glen-hammered-dulcimer-retreat-2019.html" class="">http://www.kenkolodner.com/8th-annual-watkins-glen-hammered-dulcimer-retreat-2019.html</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">May 16 -> 19, 2019</div><div class="">Edinboro Art & Music Fest.</div><div class="">Downtown Edinboro, PA</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.edinboroartandmusic.com" class="">http://www.edinboroartandmusic.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">May 24-26, 2019</div><div class="">Folk College: Workshops, Concerts, Coaching Sessions, Jamming, Singing, Dancing</div><div class="">Juniata College</div><div class="">1700 Moore St.</div><div class="">Huntingdon PA 16652</div><div class=""><a href="mailto:info@folkcollege.com" class="">info@folkcollege.com</a> | <a href="http://www.folkcollege.com" class="">www.folkcollege.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">May 31, June 1,2, 2019</div><div class="">Coldspring BG & OT Country Festival</div><div class="">2603 Rt. 394, Steamburg, NY</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColdspringBluegrass/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/ColdspringBluegrass/</a></div><div class="">716-801-2017 / 753-6641</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">July 13, 14,2019 10am-5pm daily</div><div class="">Music in the Valley Folk and Wine Festival</div><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.wrhs.org/events/music-in-the-valley-folk-wine-festival-2019/" class="">https://www.wrhs.org/events/music-in-the-valley-folk-wine-festival-2019/</a></div><div class=""> </div><div class="">July 19 -> 21, 2019</div><div class="">Coon & Fox Hunters Club Bluegrass Gathering</div><div class="">126 Martin Hill Rd, Franklin, PA.16323</div><div class="">(814) 437-2696 / 432-5535</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Aug 22 -> 25, 2019</div><div class="">Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival</div><div class="">Bradford, PA 16701</div><div class=""><a href="http://crooktop.com" class="">http://crooktop.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Sep. 13 -> 15, 2019</div><div class="">Coon & Fox Hunters Club Bluegrass Gathering</div><div class="">126 Martin Hill Rd, Franklin, PA.16323</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/Venango-County-Coon-and-Fox-Club-119603421444076/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Oct. 12, 2019</div><div class="">1pm -> 10:30pm Potluck 6pm</div><div class="">Utica Bluegrass Pickin Get Together</div><div class="">Utica Volunteer Fire Hall</div><div class="">Utica, PA</div><div class="">Hazel 724-662-0292 Jimmy 814-425-7599</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class=""><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><></b></div><div class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></div><div class=""><b class="">LOCAL MUSIC & DANCE (WEEKLY, MONTHLY, ETC.)</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">EVERY TUES & THURS EVENING 7:30 -> 10:30</div><div class="">Country Music Jam, sing around</div><div class="">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</div><div class="">Crook Farm (Bank Bldg.)</div><div class="">476 Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA 16701</div><div class="">More info: <a href="mailto:howard@blumenthals.com" class="">howard@blumenthals.com</a> 814-368-4057</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">FIRST FRIDAY CONTRA - FREDONIA, NY</div><div class="">Fredonia First Friday Community Contra Dance</div><div class="">@7:30pm $7 / $5 Students</div><div class="">Fredonia Grange #1</div><div class="">58 W. Main St</div><div class="">Fredonia, NY 14063</div><div class="">(First Friday Monthly—7:30pm)</div><div class="">More info: 716-679-8426</div><div class=""><a href="http://fredoniacontra.com" class="">http://fredoniacontra.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">1st and 3rd SATURDAY CONTRA - BUFFALO, NY</div><div class="">1st and 3rd Saturdays from October to June and 3rd Saturdays only in July and August</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.qccd.org" class="">http://www.qccd.org</a></div><div class="">More info: Mary Collins <a href="mailto:nativedae@gmail.com" class="">nativedae@gmail.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">MONTHLY CONTRA DANCE (Feb -> Dec) - MEADVILLE, PA</div><div class="">Monthly Community Contra Dance-First Saturdays (Feb.-Dec. 2019)</div><div class="">Montgomery Gymnasium, Allegheny College campus, Meadville PA 16335</div><div class="">Lesson at 7pm; dancing 7:30-9:30pm</div><div class="">$10 adults; students and children free</div><div class="">Rachel O'Brien (caller) and Toppish (Irish trad & contemporary)</div><div class="">MORE INFO: <a href="http://www.toppish.com" class="">www.toppish.com</a> or 814-282-2478 (call or text)</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">WEEKLY OLD TIME JAM - WARREN, PA</div><div class="">1:30 - > 4:30pm</div><div class="">Total Evolution Cafe</div><div class="">1048 Pennsylvania Ave. West</div><div class="">Warren, PA 16365</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/evolutionjam/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/evolutionjam/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">WEEKLY BLUEGRASS JAM EVERY WEDNESDAY JAMESTOWN, NY</div><div class="">American Legion in Celoron</div><div class="">Herman Kent Post 777</div><div class="">26 Jackson Ave.</div><div class="">Jamestown, NY 14701</div><div class="">7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.</div><div class="">Looking for bluegrass musicians, singers, and all of the people who LOVE to listen!</div><div class="">INFO: Vern Ahlgren <a href="mailto:ahlsave@outlook.com" class="">ahlsave@outlook.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">MONTHLY BLUEGRASS JAM - BENNINGTON, NY EVERY 2nd Sunday</div><div class="">Bennington Lanes & Grove</div><div class="">1374 Clinton Street Rd.</div><div class="">Attica, NY 14011</div><div class="">585-591-2314</div><div class="">Bennington bluegrass Sunday afternoon jam / open stage / mic</div><div class="">2nd Sunday of the month, 2pm to 7pm</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1653327244928418/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/events/1653327244928418/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">MONTHLY OLD TIME JAM - BUFFALO, NY EVERY FIRST SATURDAY</div><div class="">Black Rock Fiddle Jam</div><div class="">Rohall's Corner</div><div class="">540 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/254872017937911/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/groups/254872017937911/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">MONTHLY OLD TIME JAM - ROCHESTER, NY 4TH SUNDAY</div><div class="">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</div><div class="">Abundance Food Coop, 571 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620,</div><div class="">Contact: Tom Owens <a href="mailto:banjowei@rochester.rr.com" class="">banjowei@rochester.rr.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">CENTRAL NY:</div><div class="">Here’s a good link to find additional Trad Music & Dance in Central NY</div><div class=""><a href="http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?post_type=tribe_events" class="">http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/?post_type=tribe_events</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">NE Ohio Dance Info</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.neohiocontradance.org" class="">http://www.neohiocontradance.org</a></div><div class="">Subscribe to mailing list: <a href="mailto:ClevelandContraDance@gmail.com" class="">ClevelandContraDance@gmail.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">NATIONAL CONTRA DANCE RESOURCE PAGES</div><div class=""><a href="http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/DisplayNews.com" class="">http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/DisplayNews.com</a></div><div class=""><a href="http://contradancelinks.com" class="">http://contradancelinks.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Playing that Old Time music in Frederick County, Maryland, USA</div><div class=""><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/oldtimefrederick/" class="">https://sites.google.com/site/oldtimefrederick/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Pittsburg Area Old Time</div><div class=""><a href="http://www.newoldtimes.com" class="">http://www.newoldtimes.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">DO YOU KNOW OF AN AREA FESTIVAL or Regular event I MISSED? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!</div><div class="">Our “Area” is Western NY, NW PA.</div><div class="">Howard Blumenthal <a href="mailto:howard@blumenthals.com" class="">howard@blumenthals.com</a> 814-368-4057</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>