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You are visiting the new online home of Long Island, New York’s leading all-volunteer, nonprofit presenter of folk and acoustic concerts. The Folk Music Society of Huntington presents two monthly concert series (most concerts are preceded by open mics), a monthly folk jam and sing-along, and an annual folk festival in conjunction with the Huntington Arts Council. Information about these and other events, along with an extensive links section highlighting our members and Acoustic Allies, can be found elsewhere on this website.
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Concert Summary
5/14/13 – Film on career of Leonard Cohen at Cinema Arts Centre
5/16/13 – Gilles Malkine & Martin Swinger
6/1/13 – The Stray Birds
6/20/13 – Twangtown Paramours & The Levins
10/5/13 – James Maddock
11/2/13 – Joe Crookston
12/7/13 – Zoe Lewis & Lois Morton
1/4/14 – Members Showcase
3/1/14 – Modern Man
Upcoming Events
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Sun, May 19th, 2013, 1:00pmat South Huntington Public LibraryFree and open to the publicThese free Sunday afternoon events -- affording mostly amateur musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play, sing and hone their skills with others – will take place from 1-4 p.m. -
Sat, June 1st, 2013, 7:30pmat The Congregational Church of HuntingtonDrawing 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. Raised on music within a few miles of farmland from each other, The Stray Birds were born of a compelling collaboration between two unique writers and vocalists-- the pure, luxurious voice of Maya de Vitry and Oliver Craven's richness of tone and depth of delivery. Grounding their sound in the unshakeable groove of bassist Charles Muench, The Stray Birds are a trio of captivating chemistry and sensitive musicality. From bustling street corners to silent halls, their performances speak to an uncompromising reverence for songs. www.thestraybirds.com -
Sun, June 9th, 2013, 1:00pmat South Huntington Public LibraryFree and Open to the PublicThese free Sunday afternoon events -- affording mostly amateur musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play, sing and hone their skills with others – will take place from 1-4 p.m.
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Thu, June 20th, 2013, 7:30pmat Cinema Arts Centre - Sky RoomThe Levins are a New York-based duo who combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with overtones of the 1930s, a style that has been aptly likened to the Mamas and the Papas having coffee with Cole Porter. Ira and Julia Levin are singer-songwriters who perform their original material with guitar and piano accompaniment, using unexpected harmonies and unique musical arrangements that make their songs both engaging and infectious. The Levins won the 2011 Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, were the subject of an October 2012 cover story entitled “The Levins something beyond radiance” in Acoustic Live! in New York City and Beyond, and their latest release, My Friend Hafiz, recently rose to #17 on the Folk DJ radio chart that is compiled monthly. --- The Twangtown Paramours are a Nashville-based husband-and-wife Americana-folk duo comprised of lead vocalist and songwriter MaryBeth Zamer and guitarist and singer-songwriter Mike T. Lewis. Their style of music has been described as “sophisticated Americana,” blending the distinct sounds of Twangtown (a nickname for Nashville) and Austin, Texas. -
Sat, October 5th, 2013, 7:30pmat The Congregational Church of HuntingtonCheck back later for details