CANAAN MUSIC HOME - 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

This website ... Canaan Institute Current Music Events Upcoming Events FORUM & BB BLOG and RSS Canaan Jams at Mike's Other Jams Dancing Instructors Repair Festivals Annual Local Music CDs Local Bands Sheet Music - MP3s Tune Books *BUY* Photo Album List-Serves Email 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 [Map] 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 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] 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

Wed: Jam at Mike's - every WED [ details ] O'Shanigans (Tim, Mike, Phil) [ performances ] EVENTS at the Canaan Institute Workshop here: http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_jamcann.html House concerts, jam sessions, instrumental workshops ... RSS feed for VARIOUS MUSIC BLOGS   click on underlined headline to go to full article. go here for Mike's: http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusicblog/ :: 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 Upcoming performances SYRACUSE NY - Fri Feb 10th 2012 "Notes Inégales" (Mike , Andrea & Ethan)  Come hear Ithaca's hottest new trio "Notes Inégales" (pronounced notes inagall) along with favorite Ithaca caller Pamela Goddard. This will be a FUN DANCE! More details: 8:00 - 11:00 pm Friday Feb 10th at The United Church of Fayetteville on 310 E. Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY. Sponsored by Syracuse Country Dancers! Admission $7- Don't miss this dance! This is an authentic old New England style venue with a newly refinished dance floor! Bring clean shoes, a water bottle and YOUR FRIENDS! All dances taught, No partner needed. Notes Inégales contra dance band http://www.notesinegales.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 Q:  OK, I give up  - what is YFN? 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! :-) there is more info at these links: How did YFN get it's name? See this link: http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=1971#1971 More: http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/DisplayBand.com?key=YOUR_FRIENDS_NEIGHBORS http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewforum.php?f=6 http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_sound.html The Horse Flies are celebrating to mark the release of their new album UNTIL THE OCEAN The new CD is now on sale at Ludgate's Farm Market on Hanshaw Road! [map] 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. For more information about the Horse Flies: http://www.thehorseflies.com Another new local CD available at Ludgate Farms From Joe Crookston ... 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 New Old Time CD! "It's About Time" Great local Ithaca old-time music on sale at Ludgate Farms :-) 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 (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. Glass of Water Is pleased to present their debut CD: All the Other Fine Things After swapping a few CD’s, Emily and Sophia met to sing in a stairwell on 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! Sheet Music &Tune Books... 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 Bill Matthiesen Waltz Book I -- $15.00 Waltz Book II -- $15.00 Waltz Book III -- $15.00     Susan Songer Portland Collection Volume 1 *NEW* REVISED 2011 EDITION $28.00 Portland Selection CD Volume 1 -- $15.00 Portland Collection Volume 2 -- $28.00 Portland Selection CD Volume 2 -- $15.00 Portland Selection Play Along Double CD set *NEW* -- $25.00     Randy Miller The Fiddlers Throne -- $25.00 The Fiddlers Throne -- CD $15.00 New England Fiddler's Repertoire *NEW* 3rd Edition -- $22.00 Marshall's Scottish Melodies *NEW* 2nd Edition - $28.00 Irish Traditional Fiddle Music. NEW 2nd Ed -- $25.00 The Fiddler's Friend: NEW for 2007 -- $10.00     Peter Barnes A Little Couple Dansmusik -- $22.00 English Dance Tunes -- Volume 1 - BLUE -- $18.00 English Dance Tunes -- Volume 2 - RED -- $18.00 Piano Accompaniment Techniques NOW in stock! - $20.00     Susan Conger -- author of "The Gale" Along the River Tunebook -- $15.00 Along the River CD  -- $15.00 Fiddlers Fakebook - $25.00 Jim Kimball Sackett's Harbor -- $16.00 Mer Boel (Ithaca NY) The Wild One! and other fiddle tunes. - $19.95 Waltzes and Jigs - $16.95  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. Bound for Glory ... Bound for Glory Sunday nights from 8 to 11 pm, with live sets at  Cul de Snack, the Cafe at Anabel Taylor Hall 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 pm [ CampusMap ] http://wvbr.com/?page=bfg Halloween photos! 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 Tue Feb 14 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 Feb 14 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/ Tue Feb 14 Lisa and The Tom Cats 7-9 at Dorothy's Music House-- Tue Feb 14 Lynn Wiles w/ Paul Kimball Reservations Recommended 6:00 - 9:00 pm The Red Newt Cellars www.rednewt.com (607) 546-4100, 3675 Tichenor Road Hector, NY Tue Feb 14 Maxie's - Live music on Tuesdays and Sundays 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- Wed Feb 15 Bainbridge NY - traditional Irish music session is alive and well and happening at Jerry's Inn in Bainbridge Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00ish (sometimes later) http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4385#4385 Wed Feb 15 BING NY - English Dance Class - Suzanna Spiese, Terry Glasspool  Greenwood  Christ Church  English Country Dance  Eight Wednesdays, 7:00 http://www.binghamtondance.org/ecd.htm class starts (started) Jan 25th 2012 - check website for next class Wed Feb 15 Brown Bird at the Haunt - Providence, RI duo Brown Bird, are playing The Haunt on 2/15 in support of The Devil Makes Three. MorganEve Swain and David Lamb channel Eastern European roots music and a deep knowledge of American folk tradition that results in an darker-edged, but intelligent, foot-stomping romp. NPR is featuring their entire live set from the Newport Folk Festival, and their new album Salt for Salt is out now on Supply & Demand (also home to Dark Dark Dark). You also might check out this live video of their track "Bilgewater" recorded on an army vessel for Kitchen Sessions http://vimeo.com/29458081 Wed Feb 15 Djug Django at OASIS - The Djug Django show will be at the usual time,  6:00 - 9:00 PM. As usual there will be dancing, a great scene,  and no cover. http://ithacaoasis.com/ Wed Feb 15 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 Feb 15 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. Thu Feb 16 Cayuga Blue Notes will play country blues at 7-9PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Bistro at Red Newt Winery, 3675 Tichenor Rd, Hector, New York (607) 546-4100 Thu Feb 16 Eric Aceto presents ... Djangoners 6-9PM Some of the finest players around join Eric for a wonderful evening of Jazz and the like! Donations for the musicians appreciated at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Thu Feb 16 JAM - Ukes http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4580#4580 Thu Feb 16 Phil Shapiro & Carrie Shore – “American Music Through the 1890s” Thursday Night Free Concert at the Center - February 16th - In keeping with its commitment to bring top-line caliber performers to its growing list of fans and supporters, the Center for the Arts of Homer will present Phil Shapiro & Carrie Shore: “American Music Through the 1890s” for its FREE Thursday Night concert series on February 16. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4543#4543 Thu Feb 16 ROCH NY - Contra Dance Caller:TBA Band: Howard Blumenthal and Friends http://www.cdrochester.org/ Thu Feb 16 Sally Ramirez and Doug Robinson will be doing a duo show at the new Finger Lakes Wine Center on So. Cayuga St.  6 - 9:00 PM,  No Cover.  - this Thursday Feb 16 Thu Feb 16 Wayne and Alex at Stella's 6:30pm - 9:00pm Stella Cafe 403 College Avenue Ithaca, NY Fri Feb 17 CLINTON NY - Two musicians representing the best in Appalachian Roots music, Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus, will perform at the Kirkland Art Center (KAC) Coffeehouse on Friday, February 17 at 8 pm Fri Feb 17 Common Railers Friday, February 17, 9PM at Da Westy 516 W State St. Fri Feb 17 Contra Dance [ nearly ] every Friday at Bethel Grove Community Center ITHACA NY -- 8 pm $6- dance sponsored by TCCD http://tedcrane.com/TCCD/ FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31552309563 AND http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_dance.html AND http://canaaninstitute.org/photos/TCCD_Insert_current.pdf -- Feb.17: No Event It’s the Dance Flurry Weekend. Fri Feb 17 Doug Robinson will be leading a quartet at Oasis for the Jazz Happy Hour. They're calling it "Doug Robinson and the Mighty Handful".  6:30 - 9:00,  No Cover. - this Friday 2/17 Fri Feb 17 Friday at Felicia’s with Bernie Upson Quartet 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, Chuck Leo - Saxophone. Fri Feb 17 Friday Jazz Happy Hour at Oasis Dance Club - live music and dancing - http://www.ithacaoasis.com/ -- Fri Feb 17 LED FOOT...The area’s premier party band...Featuring “Blue Lou” Cicconi & “Stratcat” Willie Hayes will once again be at the ROOSTERFISH BREWPUB, on N. Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, NY, on February 17th from 8PM-11PM...No cover charge...The ROOSTERFISH has an extensive variety of on premises brewed lagers & ales... Fri Feb 17 Light in Winter and the State Theatre present a weekend of arts and sciences! Ithaca, NY - Light in Winter, in partnership with The State Theatre of Ithaca and the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will present an effervescent mix of music, magic, movement and merriment on February 17, 18 and 19. This is NOT a music festival, but there are usually lots of great music events that spring up concurrently at local pubs and dance halls to welcome folks to our town. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4530#4530 Fri Feb 17 Lisa and The Tom Cats  Feb. 17, 6-8 at Castaways-- Fri Feb 17 OWEGO NY - Dannielle Swart and Trish Engelhard are playing at the Black Cat Gallery in Owego 6-9ish (see Dannielle or Trish's status on FB) this Friday, Feb 17. - Owego's Art Walk is this Friday, 5:00-9:00. Trish and Dannielle are playing music at the Black Cat Gallery, 6:00-7ish. Some storytellers take over, 7-7:30, and then they return to jam the rest of the evening with whomever shows up...this could be you! (Note: space is limited.) http://www.blackcatgalleryowego.com/ Fri Feb 17 ROCKWOOD FERRY: Tenzin Chopak & friends Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton - Friday February 17th, 7-9 pm Free (Donations Appreciated) at The Burtt House Friends Center - 227 N Willard Way Overlooking Ithaca Falls Gorge. Event Parking: behind Sigma Nu Fraternity 230 Willard Way on Willard Loop. Also along Lake and Stewart Avenues. This event is alcohol-free. MORE http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4579#4579 Fri Feb 17 Saratoga Springs NY -- DANCE FLURRY 2012 Feb 17, 18 & 19 -- 25th YEAR! 1987 - 2012 The Flurry Is The best winter weekend ever for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! • Dances • Workshops • Singing • Concerts • Jamming • Performances • Family Events • Storytelling • Crafts • and more! Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced Level Workshops and Dances - Over 300 Performers - Six Venues - Over 250 Events This is a weekend you don't want to miss! http://www.flurryfestival.org/ Fri Feb 17 SYR NY - Lost Time - Smooth vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentals from one of CNY's premier bluegrass ensembles. Friday, February 17, 2012. 8:00 p.m. $10- May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St, Syracuse, N.Y. FULL STORY TICKET INFO http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4559#4559 Fri Feb 17 The Zydeco Trail Riders will play cajun & zydeco music at 6-8PM on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Americana Vineyards and Winery, 4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken, New York 607.387.6801 Sat Feb 18 "Secrets of the Devil's Box" - The mysteries of the violin explained by physicist and fiddler Kathy Selby and friends 4:30 pm: Saturday, 2/18 @ The State Theatre of Ithaca  – suggested donation $5-  ., then at 8:30 pm: Concert by Stringfever electric string quartet – Get Tickets! http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4553#4553 Sat Feb 18 Amanda Mulholland 7-9PM Donations for the musicians appreciated at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Sat Feb 18 Bill Ring & Stacy Farina at Dorothy’s Music Room 19 West Main St. Trumansburg, NY 14886 Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 7 to 9 PM Sat Feb 18 BING NY - Mike Agranoff  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 Feb 18 CORNING NY - Debra Cowan: Eclectic folk singer with repertoire from both sides of the Atlantic. 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 http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4565#4565 Sat Feb 18 Light in Winter and the State Theatre present a weekend of arts and sciences! Ithaca, NY - Light in Winter, in partnership with The State Theatre of Ithaca and the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will present an effervescent mix of music, magic, movement and merriment on February 17, 18 and 19. This is NOT a music festival, but there are usually lots of great music events that spring up concurrently at local pubs and dance halls to welcome folks to our town. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4530#4530 Sat Feb 18 NELSON NY - Morgan O'kane Trio Saturday, February 18, 2012 Doors open 7:30, Show @ 8 PM $18 The Nelson Odeon 4035 Nelson Rd. Nelson, NY 13035 315.655.9193 www.nelsonodeon.com Sat Feb 18 Saratoga Springs NY -- DANCE FLURRY 2012 Feb 17, 18 & 19 -- 25th YEAR! 1987 - 2012 The Flurry Is The best winter weekend ever for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! • Dances • Workshops • Singing • Concerts • Jamming • Performances • Family Events • Storytelling • Crafts • and more! Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced Level Workshops and Dances - Over 300 Performers - Six Venues - Over 250 Events This is a weekend you don't want to miss! http://www.flurryfestival.org/ Sat Feb 18 STRINGFEVER - the world's first genetically modified string quartet The State Theatre http://www.stateofithaca.com/ Sat Feb 18 The Ronstadt Generations w/ Burns Sisters Hosting Carriage House Cafe 305 Stewart Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850 7:30-10:30 Sun Feb 19 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only. Sun Feb 19 JAM - 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 Feb 19 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 Feb 19 Light in Winter and the State Theatre present a weekend of arts and sciences! Ithaca, NY - Light in Winter, in partnership with The State Theatre of Ithaca and the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will present an effervescent mix of music, magic, movement and merriment on February 17, 18 and 19. This is NOT a music festival, but there are usually lots of great music events that spring up concurrently at local pubs and dance halls to welcome folks to our town. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4530#4530 Sun Feb 19 LIVERPOOL NY - The 5th Annual Folk Music Series - The Youth Movement event is scheduled for 2 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., in Liverpool. The 5th Annual Folk Music Series featuring Boots N' Shorts. Admission is free. Boots N' Shorts -- a Syracuse-based trio featuring Mike Mawhinney, Kevin Morel and Aaron Chamberlain -- carries on the old-time music tradition while making it relevant to modern audiences. Sun Feb 19 Maxie's - Live music on Tuesdays and Sundays 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- Sun Feb 19 ROCH NY - English Dance Caller: TBA Band: TBA http://www.cdrochester.org/ Sun Feb 19 Saratoga Springs NY -- DANCE FLURRY 2012 Feb 17, 18 & 19 -- 25th YEAR! 1987 - 2012 The Flurry Is The best winter weekend ever for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! • Dances • Workshops • Singing • Concerts • Jamming • Performances • Family Events • Storytelling • Crafts • and more! Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced Level Workshops and Dances - Over 300 Performers - Six Venues - Over 250 Events This is a weekend you don't want to miss! http://www.flurryfestival.org/ Sun Feb 19 Sunday at Felicia’s with Nick Bullock 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- For the past eight years Nick has crisscrossed the country on tour with his Ithaca-based band, Revision, playing over one hundred and fifty shows a year. Nick's East Coast upbringing has indelibly stamped his musical style, evident in everything from his New York City lyrics to his North Carolina picking. Nicks story? Guy meets guitar, guy falls for guitar, guy marries guitar. somewhere along the line guy gets disenfranchised with his marriage. Guy meets songs, guy falls for songs, rendezvousing at mysterious and smoky clubs late at night. Guitar confronts guy about his affair with songs... at the end of the day, guy, guitar and songs realize this will work out just fine for all three of them. Sun Feb 19 The Art of Making Music - Sunday Feb 19, 2012 2pm Community School of Music and Arts 330 E State St, Ithaca 3rd Floor Performance Space. $8/Person or $20/Family. Here’s Music’s Re-Creation in action - an inside look at musical interpretation. How do musicians work with a composer’s score and bring to life a version which is intelligible, playable and beautiful? The notes are only the starting point and - with careful work - a truly inspiring performance emerges. Featuring music by Bach, Bloch, and Saint-Saëns, performed by: Laura Campbell, flute., William Cowdery, piano., Elisa Evett, cello., John Greenly, clarinet., William Hurley, violin., Karen Melamed Smith, piano., Matthew Ocone, guitar. Sun Feb 19 THE PEARLY SNAPS on WVBR'S Bound for Glory -- Join us for the second Bound for Glory for this remarkable Old Timey duo.  Rosie Newton and Stephanie Jenkins bring us some really old songs, and some newer ones, too, with tight harmonies and understated, magical instrumentals.  And they'll bring some friends.  http://www.myspace.com/thepearlysnaps Sunday night 8 to 11 pm live sets at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 pm at Anabel Taylor Hall on Cornell Campus Ithaca NY - FREE - Kids are always welcome. Refreshments are available. Broadcast live at WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, also web stream http://wvbr.com Presented by long-time host Phil Shapiro. Sun Feb 19 The Purple Valley  http://purplevalley.weebly.com with Gina Smithson is at the Americana Winery for a Sunday afternoon of music and wine (and great food too). Come on out and listen and dance and eat and drink (responsibly  of course). We play from  4-6PM and there is no cover charge. Sun Feb 19 Zydeco Trail Riders - 4-7PM - Zydeco, Creole, and Cajun Music from the Finger Lakes at The Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 http://www.rongo.com/ Mon Feb 20 JAM - accoustic jam at the Mate Factor on the Ithaca Commons. Contra-celtic-accoustic jam circle....free beverages for musicians....7:00-9:00pm. Tue Feb 21 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 Feb 21 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/ Tue Feb 21 Maxie's - Live music on Tuesdays and Sundays 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- Wed Feb 22 Bainbridge NY - traditional Irish music session is alive and well and happening at Jerry's Inn in Bainbridge Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00ish (sometimes later) http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4385#4385 Wed Feb 22 BING NY - English Dance Class - Suzanna Spiese, Terry Glasspool  Greenwood  Christ Church  English Country Dance  Eight Wednesdays, 7:00 http://www.binghamtondance.org/ecd.htm class starts (started) Jan 25th 2012 - check website for next class Wed Feb 22 Djug Django at OASIS - The Djug Django show will be at the usual time,  6:00 - 9:00 PM. As usual there will be dancing, a great scene,  and no cover. http://ithacaoasis.com/ Wed Feb 22 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 Feb 22 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 Feb 22 Sex. Power. Obsession. Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp heats up the Kitchen Theatre - Ithaca, NY: Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Red Light Winter lays bare the passions of three young people caught in a love triangle so dangerous and obsessive that it pushes them to the brink. Red Light Winter previews at the Kitchen Theatre Company on February 22, 23, and 24 and opens on Saturday, February 25. It runs for three weeks, closing March 11, 2012. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4575#4575 Thu Feb 23 Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco) Feb  23 (Thu)  Oasis, 1230 Danby Rd, (rt. 96b), Ithaca, NY 14850; 6pm-830pm Thu Feb 23 Eric Aceto presents ... William Nicholson with Eric Aceto 6-9PM Some of the finest players around join Eric for a wonderful evening of Jazz and the like! Donations for the musicians appreciated at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Thu Feb 23 ROCH NY - Contra Dance Caller:David Smukler. Band: Esteemed Clams http://www.cdrochester.org/ Thu Feb 23 Sex. Power. Obsession. Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp heats up the Kitchen Theatre - Ithaca, NY: Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Red Light Winter lays bare the passions of three young people caught in a love triangle so dangerous and obsessive that it pushes them to the brink. Red Light Winter previews at the Kitchen Theatre Company on February 22, 23, and 24 and opens on Saturday, February 25. It runs for three weeks, closing March 11, 2012. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4575#4575 Thu Feb 23 THE STRAY BIRDS - House concert at the Burrt House Friends Center located at 227 North Willard Way, Ithaca NY on the 23rd of Feb. at 7:30. Suggested donation. Drawing upon the richness of American folk music traditions, the signature power of THE STRAY BIRDS sound lies in outstanding songwriting that soars in three-part harmony with a variety of instrumentations. FULL STORY and SOUND SAMPLES http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4555#4555 Thu Feb 23 Wayne and Alex at Stella's 6:30pm - 9:00pm Stella Cafe 403 College Avenue Ithaca, NY Fri Feb 24 Bill Ring Waterwheel Café 2-4 Main Street Freeville NY13068 http://www.waterwheel-cafe.com/ Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 6 to 8 PM Fri Feb 24 Cayuga Blue Notes will play country blues at 8-11PM on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Wildflower Cafe & Crooked Rooster Brewpub, 223 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, New York (607) 535-9797 Fri Feb 24 Contra Dance every Friday at Bethel Grove Community Center ITHACA NY -- 8 pm $6- dance sponsored by TCCD http://tedcrane.com/TCCD/ FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31552309563 AND http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_dance.html AND http://canaaninstitute.org/photos/TCCD_Insert_current.pdf -- Feb.24: Pamela Goddard w/ the Stringcatchers Dual Fiddles and great guitar backup! Fri Feb 24 Electric Ironwood (Bill Ring, Don Fenton, Stacy Farina, Sue Spencer, and Oscar Yuan) from 9 to 10 PM as part of the Wintersquabee Treetops Festival Rongovian Embassy 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY (607) 387-3334 http://www.rongo.com/ Friday, Feb 24, 2012 Fri Feb 24 Friday at Felicia’s with Evil City String Band 5:30-8:30 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- Ithaca's hottest old-time band! Richie Stearns on banjo, Rosie Newton on fiddle, Steve Selin on fiddle, Pat Burke on guitar, and Drew Gildea on upright bass. Fri Feb 24 Friday Jazz Happy Hour at Oasis Dance Club - live music and dancing - http://www.ithacaoasis.com/ -- Fri Feb 24 LED FOOT...The area’s premier party band...Featuring “Blue Lou” Cicconi & “Stratcat” Willie Hayes will be at the HOUSE OF HONG, on N. Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, NY, on February 24th from 8PM-11PM...No cover charge...The HOUSE OF HONG also offers the very finest of oriental food in the area... Fri Feb 24 Nate and Kate @ 10 W. Espresso Mansfield, PA -Nate & Kate www.nateandkate.com FRI, Feb 24th, 7:30pm Fri Feb 24 Sex. Power. Obsession. Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp heats up the Kitchen Theatre - Ithaca, NY: Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Red Light Winter lays bare the passions of three young people caught in a love triangle so dangerous and obsessive that it pushes them to the brink. Red Light Winter previews at the Kitchen Theatre Company on February 22, 23, and 24 and opens on Saturday, February 25. It runs for three weeks, closing March 11, 2012. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4575#4575 Fri Feb 24 Wintertime Heebasquabee Treatops Festival - 6pm Fall Creek Folk; 7pm daProf&Starr; 8pm South Hill Jazz Quartet; 9pm Ironwood; 10pm Misfit Karma; jam at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Sat Feb 25 Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul Return to the Center for the Arts - One of the best Irish fiddlers in the world, a performer who has electrified audiences in past performances at the Center for the Arts of Homer, is returning to the venue for a February 25 show. Eileen Ivers has been called the “preeminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today” but she expands her sound in her touring production, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, a band that draws from a wide range of cultural influences. FULL STORY and PHOTO of BAND http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4558#4558 Sat Feb 25 Sex. Power. Obsession. Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp heats up the Kitchen Theatre - Ithaca, NY: Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Red Light Winter lays bare the passions of three young people caught in a love triangle so dangerous and obsessive that it pushes them to the brink. Red Light Winter previews at the Kitchen Theatre Company on February 22, 23, and 24 and opens on Saturday, February 25. It runs for three weeks, closing March 11, 2012. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4575#4575 Sat Feb 25 SING - Cornell Folk Song Society Sing - Saturday, Feb. 25. Location tba, on/near CU campus. Check www.cornellfolksong.org or call 607-582-7655. 6:30 potluck; 8:00 pm music-making. http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4554#4554 Sat Feb 25 Swing dance with live music - Diana Leigh & Crazy Rhythm  February 25  at St Paul's DETAILS http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4582#4582 Sat Feb 25 Vestal NY - ANNUAL CABIN FEVER CONCERT  Feb 25th at Vestal Library 7-9pm, Free Time for the annual Cabin Fever Folk concert at the Vestal Library.  Hear Hope Grietzer, Curt Osgood and Jim MacWilliams (aka Rosies Ready Mix) as they present songs and tunes on Fiddle, Dulcimer, Guitar and Banjo. Sponsored by Friends of the Vestal Public Library. Free.  320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal 607 754 4244 Sat Feb 25 VESTAL NY - JAM - Library Jams 2012 at the Vestal Public Library, 11am to 2pm, in the Lecture Room http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4564#4564 Sat Feb 25 Wintertime Heebasquabee Treatops Festival - 12noon The Shirts; 1pm Tom Seiling; 2pm The Wastrels; 3pm Maria Gillard; 4pm Technicolor Trailer Park; 5pm Miller's Wheel; 6pm Edukated Fleas; 7pm Cool Club; 8pm Rongo Tom&DKYs; 9pm Crow Marley; 10pm Los Finsteros; jam at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Sun Feb 26 Ithaca's Move to Amend presents: TOM NEILSON award-winning songwriter Will Fudeman & John Simon open Sunday, Feb 26-- 2pm First UNITARIAN CHURCH of Ithaca (corner of Aurora and Buffalo) $15 suggested donation Benefit for "Move to Amend" for more information contact karl@karlfitzke.com TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ITHACA GUITAR WORKS Sun Feb 26 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 Feb 26 Maxie's - Live music on Tuesdays and Sundays 6-10 pm http://www.maxies.com/events.html -- The Men of Kent Sun Feb 26 Nate & Friends w/ Greg Mol @ State St Gimme Ithaca, NY -Nate & Kate www.nateandkate.com SUN, Feb 26th, 11am Sun Feb 26 ROCH NY - English Dance Caller: Bob Nicholson Band: Rakes of Rochester http://www.cdrochester.org/ Sun Feb 26 Sex. Power. Obsession. Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp heats up the Kitchen Theatre - Ithaca, NY: Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Red Light Winter lays bare the passions of three young people caught in a love triangle so dangerous and obsessive that it pushes them to the brink. Red Light Winter previews at the Kitchen Theatre Company on February 22, 23, and 24 and opens on Saturday, February 25. It runs for three weeks, closing March 11, 2012. FULL STORY http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4575#4575 Sun Feb 26 SMALL POTATOES on WVBR'S Bound for Glory -- A wonderful, eclectic duo, in from Illinois.  Small Potatoes is a past winner of the Best of Bound for Glory award, with a Live at Bound for Glory CD.  Their songs have tremendous variety.  More and more of them are homemade.  Incredibly warm and welcoming.  http://smallpotatoesmusic.com . Sunday night 8 to 11 pm live sets at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 pm at Anabel Taylor Hall on Cornell Campus Ithaca NY - FREE - Kids are always welcome. Refreshments are available. Broadcast live at WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, also web stream http://wvbr.com Presented by long-time host Phil Shapiro. Sun Feb 26 Sunday at Felicia’s with Pamela Means 7 pm http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com/calendar.php -- Pamela Means is a outspoken indie folk artist whose "kamikaze guitar style" and punchy provocative songs have worn a hole in her guitar. Armed with razor wit poetry and irresistable charm, Pamela Means' "stark, defiant songs" (New York Times Magazine) set the status quo and the stage afire.Pamela Means' many honors include being named Falcon Ridge Folk Festival's #1 "Most Wanted New Artist", and both Wisconsin's "Folk Artist of the Year", and "Female Vocalist of the Year". Pamela has also been a Boston Music Award Nominee ("Outstanding Contemporary Folk Artist"). Pamela Means' seventh independent release, Precedent, "simmers with the unique heat that only Pamela Means - and perhaps Ani DiFranco - can sear into an acoustic guitar." - Muruch.Blogspot.comå Sun Feb 26 Wintertime Heebasquabee Treatops Festival - 12noon Sunnyside; 1pm Friendzenergy; 2pm Karen Maddison O'Brien; 3pm Danny Maloney; 4pm The Swinging Dicks; 5pm Tru Bleu; 6pm Eden's Apple; 7pm Mz Marty & SGB; 8pm; jam (&maybe contra dancing) at the Rongovian Embassy to the U.S.A. http://www.rongo.com 1 West Main Street Trumansburg, NY 14886 (607) 387-3334 Mon Feb 27 JAM - accoustic jam at the Mate Factor on the Ithaca Commons. Contra-celtic-accoustic jam circle....free beverages for musicians....7:00-9:00pm. Tue Feb 28 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 Feb 28 Cayuga Blue Notes will play country blues at 6-10PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar, 635 W State St, Ithaca, New York (607) 272-4136 Tue Feb 28 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 Feb 29 Bainbridge NY - traditional Irish music session is alive and well and happening at Jerry's Inn in Bainbridge Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00ish (sometimes later) http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4385#4385 Wed Feb 29 BING NY - English Dance Class - Suzanna Spiese, Terry Glasspool  Greenwood  Christ Church  English Country Dance  Eight Wednesdays, 7:00 http://www.binghamtondance.org/ecd.htm class starts (started) Jan 25th 2012 - check website for next class Wed Feb 29 Djug Django at OASIS - The Djug Django show will be at the usual time,  6:00 - 9:00 PM. As usual there will be dancing, a great scene,  and no cover. http://ithacaoasis.com/ Wed Feb 29 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 Feb 29 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. Next week and Upcoming Events  Please look here mus_upcom.html  List your events and gigs on this webpage ... Gigs: Musicians! Dancers! Send me your gigs and events and I’ll list ‘em here on this newsletter. Did you get this from a forward or are you reading on the webpage? Get it delivered directly to your inbox. Don’t miss out, subscribe now: [ SUBSCRIBE Mikes-Music ] (oh right, yeah! … and please forward this to a music friend!)  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. ======= 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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