BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Music Society of Huntington - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Folk Music Society of Huntington X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fmsh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Music Society of Huntington REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20221126T181555Z CREATED:20221126T181555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T181555Z UID:4257-1669921200-1669928400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Neil Young Harvest Time at Cinema Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Neil Young’s best-selling album\, Harvest\, the Cinema Arts Centre (FMSH’s partner in presenting the Hard Luck Café concert series and NorthShore Original Open Mic) will screen Neil Young: Harvest Time on Thursday\, December 1\, at 7 p.m.\, with a second screening on Sunday\, December 4\, at 2:45 p.m. \nCreated between January and September 1971\, this never before seen docu-film takes us on an intimate journey to Neil Young’s farm in Northern California for the “Harvest Barn” sessions\, to London for an iconic performance with the London Symphony Orchestra\, and to Nashville where the then 20-something Neil Young worked on various tracks of this signature album. Performance and rehearsal content are intertwined into creative storytelling. Featured are most of the tracks from the album Harvest (released in 1972)\, including “Heart of Gold\,” “A Man Needs A Maid\,” “Alabama\,” and “Old Man.” \nTickets: http://bit.ly/NeilYoungHarvestTime \nTrailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHNgKyFI7oU URL:https://fmsh.org/event/neil-young-harvest-time-at-cinema-arts-centre/ CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Neil-Young-Harvest-Time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T220000 DTSTAMP:20221129T211516Z CREATED:20221027T015515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T211516Z UID:4203-1669834800-1669845600@fmsh.org SUMMARY:NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) in the Sky Room at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:Dates: Nov. 30\, Dec. 7\, Dec. 14\, & Dec. 28 \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington joins with the Cinema Arts Centre in presenting the Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month. The open mic series\, held in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY)\, is set for 7:00pm\, with open mic sign-up beginning at 6:30pm. Although it is free to attend\, donations will be sought and gratefully accepted. \nFeatured artist Hank Stone will play a 20-minute spotlight set\, starting at around 8:00pm. \n“It’s our pleasure to continue the ever-deepening partnership between the Cinema Arts Centre and two pillars of Long Island music scene – the Folk Music Society of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\,” said Dylan Skolnick\, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. “The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series has been a mainstay of our programming for many years\, bringing some of the country’s best folk music performers to dedicated folk fans here in Huntington. With the introduction of a weekly open mic night\, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for music lovers and artists to come together\, as well as a space where seasoned performers can try out their newest original pieces and where up-and-coming musicians can get used to performing for a crowd\,” Skolnick added. \n“NOOM is thrilled to partner with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre and lay the groundwork for a weekly opportunity for original songwriters and performers to present their original songs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere\,” said Toby Tobias\, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter who launched the open mic series at a small coffee shop in Northport in the fall of 2013. One of the longest running weekly original open mics on Long Island\, NOOM has reincarnated itself at quite a few North Shore locations through the years — most recently at Finley’s in Huntington. \nAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic precluded NOOM from taking place in-person since March 2020\, songwriter Richard Parr has been livestreaming the open mic every week since then and is also playing a major role now that it has resumed in-person. “We invite singer-songwriters of varying skill levels and those who love live music\, to gather at the Cinema Arts Centre to listen to songwriters\, dedicated to the craft of writing and singing their songs\, play and talk about their original music in an environment of goodwill and open-mindedness\,” said Tobias. He noted that each NOOM will also include a featured 20-minute performance by a known/emerging local or touring songwriter starting at around 8:00pm.  “I am very excited to be a part of this\,” he said. \nMichael Kornfeld\, longtime president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, shares their excitement. “FMSH is delighted to extend its partnerships with both NOOM and the Cinema Arts Centre and to help provide opportunities for local singer-songwriters to share their music with our community\,” he said. “NOOM has been an Acoustic Ally of FMSH for a number of years. We’ve cross-promoted each other’s events and presented a couple of joint livestreams over the past two years.” \nAffording local artists opportunities to share their talents with appreciative audiences in an intimate listening room atmosphere was the initial impetus behind the nonprofit presenting organization’s Hard Luck Café concert series many years ago\, Kornfeld noted. That series now features a mix of local\, regional and national touring artists. The Cinema Arts Centre has partnered with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and hosted the monthly Hard Luck Café concerts in its Sky Room for more than a decade. \n  \n(Hank Stone photo credit: Michael Kornfeld) URL:https://fmsh.org/event/northshore-original-open-mic-noom-in-the-sky-room-at-huntingtons-cinema-arts-centre-4/ CATEGORIES:NOOM (do not use) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NOOM-2022.11.30-Hank-Stone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T220000 DTSTAMP:20221110T145126Z CREATED:20221001T132933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T145126Z UID:4156-1668625200-1668636000@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Hard Luck Cafe: Rachael Kilgour and Shanna in a Dress DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriters Rachael Kilgour and Shanna in a Dress\, both winners of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition (in 2017 and 2020\, respectively)\, will share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY) in the Cinema’s Sky Room on Wednesday\, November 16\, from 7-10 p.m. An open mic precedes the concert.  Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at http://cinemaartscentre.org or at the Cinema Arts Centre box office now through the evening of the event. \n \nRachel Kilgour  (Photo: Kelly Davidson) \nRachael Kilgour is a passionate and engaging Minnesota-born-and-based performing artist whose songs merge the personal and political. Her sincere\, lyric-driven work has been called both brave and humane. “When Rachael performs\, a force of nature erupts\,” writes Richard Cuccaro in an Acoustic Live in New York City and Beyond cover feature. “She unleashes a palpable torrent of passion\, whether singing about social justice or a searing personal revelation…The missives\nfrom her heart will win yours.” \nA 2015 grand-prize winner of the esteemed international NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition\, as well as the winner of the 2015 LEAF Newsong Contest in North Carolina and a finalist in the Telluride Troubadour Competition\, Rachael has performed at such notable venues as NYC’s Lincoln Center\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, and the ASCAP Music Café during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City\, Utah. In 2020\, Rachael was awarded a Minnesota State Arts Board grant to focus on a songwriting project about the life and recent death of her father. Her delicately crafted songs explore identity\, inheritance and grief in the wake of a parent’s death. \nHere’s a link to a video of “If I Am Gonna Fall Apart\,” recorded live at the World One Studios in Maryland: http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2015/09/30/rachael-kilgour-if-i-am-gonna-fall-apart/ \nAnd here’s one to a video of “In America”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ilvjaA6Eo \n \nShanna in a Dress \nShanna in a Dress\, the winner of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase\, is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. In her songs\, she says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say\, and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak\, along with a hefty side of entertainment at her shows that are also noted for her spontaneous banter and playful stage presence. Think Jason Mraz mixed with Ingrid Michaelson with a twist of Phoebe Buffay from TV’s Friends\, all wrapped up in a sweet voice accented primarily by guitar but also\, occasionally\, piano and ukulele. \nShanna started her musical career while a student at the University of Virginia\, then biked across the country and fell in love with Colorado. She recently relocated to Nashville\, Tennessee after previously living in Boulder\, CO — where she hosted a monthly Women in Song show prior to the pandemic. A clever wordsmith\, she pens smart but accessible lyrics that have drawn accolades in recent years. Shanna released her crowd-funded debut studio album\, Robot\, in May. An avid bicyclist\, she biked from Seattle to Boston last summer while music touring on her epic Tour de Dress\, during which she played more than 60 shows from coast to coast and partnered up with Pangaea World Foundation\, a global nonprofit organization. \nIn 2020\, Shanna was named the winner of the Great River Folk Fest Song Competition and a semifinalist in the Songwriter Serenade. She also performed in the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase during the virtual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival that summer. \nHere’s a link to a video of Shanna performing her funny autobiographical song “Wanna Go Out”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsTc161GyGI \nAnd here’s a link to a video of her heartbreakingly beautiful “A Face Like Yours”: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FK-4BzH9GP8 URL:https://fmsh.org/event/hard-luck-cafe-rachel-kilgour-and-shanna-in-a-dress/ CATEGORIES:Hard Luck Cafe and NOOM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rachel-Kilgour.Shanna-In-A-Dress-composite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T160000 DTSTAMP:20220822T041432Z CREATED:20220822T041313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T041432Z UID:4070-1668344400-1668355200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:November 13 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on November 13 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-7/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T220000 DTSTAMP:20221107T141421Z CREATED:20221027T015203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T141421Z UID:4201-1668020400-1668031200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) in the Sky Room at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:Dates: Nov. 9\, Nov. 30\, Dec. 7\, Dec. 14\, & Dec. 28 \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington joins with the Cinema Arts Centre in presenting the Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month. The open mic series\, held in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY)\, is set for 7:00pm\, with open mic sign-up beginning at 6:30pm. Although it is free to attend\, donations will be sought and gratefully accepted. \nFeatured artist Marilyn Pardo will play a 20-minute spotlight set\, starting at around 8:00pm. \n“It’s our pleasure to continue the ever-deepening partnership between the Cinema Arts Centre and two pillars of Long Island music scene – the Folk Music Society of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\,” said Dylan Skolnick\, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. “The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series has been a mainstay of our programming for many years\, bringing some of the country’s best folk music performers to dedicated folk fans here in Huntington. With the introduction of a weekly open mic night\, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for music lovers and artists to come together\, as well as a space where seasoned performers can try out their newest original pieces and where up-and-coming musicians can get used to performing for a crowd\,” Skolnick added. \n“NOOM is thrilled to partner with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre and lay the groundwork for a weekly opportunity for original songwriters and performers to present their original songs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere\,” said Toby Tobias\, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter who launched the open mic series at a small coffee shop in Northport in the fall of 2013. One of the longest running weekly original open mics on Long Island\, NOOM has reincarnated itself at quite a few North Shore locations through the years — most recently at Finley’s in Huntington. \nAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic precluded NOOM from taking place in-person since March 2020\, songwriter Richard Parr has been livestreaming the open mic every week since then and is also playing a major role now that it has resumed in-person. “We invite singer-songwriters of varying skill levels and those who love live music\, to gather at the Cinema Arts Centre to listen to songwriters\, dedicated to the craft of writing and singing their songs\, play and talk about their original music in an environment of goodwill and open-mindedness\,” said Tobias. He noted that each NOOM will also include a featured 20-minute performance by a known/emerging local or touring songwriter starting at around 8:00pm.  “I am very excited to be a part of this\,” he said. \nMichael Kornfeld\, longtime president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, shares their excitement. “FMSH is delighted to extend its partnerships with both NOOM and the Cinema Arts Centre and to help provide opportunities for local singer-songwriters to share their music with our community\,” he said. “NOOM has been an Acoustic Ally of FMSH for a number of years. We’ve cross-promoted each other’s events and presented a couple of joint livestreams over the past two years.” \nAffording local artists opportunities to share their talents with appreciative audiences in an intimate listening room atmosphere was the initial impetus behind the nonprofit presenting organization’s Hard Luck Café concert series many years ago\, Kornfeld noted. That series now features a mix of local\, regional and national touring artists. The Cinema Arts Centre has partnered with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and hosted the monthly Hard Luck Café concerts in its Sky Room for more than a decade. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/northshore-original-open-mic-noom-in-the-sky-room-at-huntingtons-cinema-arts-centre-3/ CATEGORIES:NOOM (do not use) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NOOM-2022.11.09-Marilyn-Pardo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T220000 DTSTAMP:20221031T213614Z CREATED:20221027T013827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T213614Z UID:4198-1667415600-1667426400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) in the Sky Room at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:Dates: Nov. 2\, Nov. 9\, Nov. 30\, Dec. 7\, Dec. 14 & Dec. 28 \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington joins with the Cinema Arts Centre in presenting the Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month. The open mic series\, held in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY)\, is set for 7:00pm\, with open mic sign-up beginning at 6:30pm. Although it is free to attend\, donations will be sought and gratefully accepted. \nSinger-songwriter Steve Robinson\, featured performer at the November 2 NOOM\, will play a 20-minute spotlight set starting at around 8:00pm. \n“It’s our pleasure to continue the ever-deepening partnership between the Cinema Arts Centre and two pillars of Long Island music scene – the Folk Music Society of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\,” said Dylan Skolnick\, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. “The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series has been a mainstay of our programming for many years\, bringing some of the country’s best folk music performers to dedicated folk fans here in Huntington. With the introduction of a weekly open mic night\, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for music lovers and artists to come together\, as well as a space where seasoned performers can try out their newest original pieces and where up-and-coming musicians can get used to performing for a crowd\,” Skolnick added. \n“NOOM is thrilled to partner with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre and lay the groundwork for a weekly opportunity for original songwriters and performers to present their original songs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere\,” said Toby Tobias\, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter who launched the open mic series at a small coffee shop in Northport in the fall of 2013. One of the longest running weekly original open mics on Long Island\, NOOM has reincarnated itself at quite a few North Shore locations through the years — most recently at Finley’s in Huntington. \nAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic precluded NOOM from taking place in-person since March 2020\, songwriter Richard Parr has been livestreaming the open mic every week since then and is also playing a major role now that it has resumed in-person. “We invite singer-songwriters of varying skill levels and those who love live music\, to gather at the Cinema Arts Centre to listen to songwriters\, dedicated to the craft of writing and singing their songs\, play and talk about their original music in an environment of goodwill and open-mindedness\,” said Tobias. He noted that each NOOM will also include a featured 20-minute performance by a known/emerging local or touring songwriter starting at around 8:00pm.  “I am very excited to be a part of this\,” he said. \nMichael Kornfeld\, longtime president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, shares their excitement. “FMSH is delighted to extend its partnerships with both NOOM and the Cinema Arts Centre and to help provide opportunities for local singer-songwriters to share their music with our community\,” he said. “NOOM has been an Acoustic Ally of FMSH for a number of years. We’ve cross-promoted each other’s events and presented a couple of joint livestreams over the past two years.” \nAffording local artists opportunities to share their talents with appreciative audiences in an intimate listening room atmosphere was the initial impetus behind the nonprofit presenting organization’s Hard Luck Café concert series many years ago\, Kornfeld noted. That series now features a mix of local\, regional and national touring artists. The Cinema Arts Centre has partnered with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and hosted the monthly Hard Luck Café concerts in its Sky Room for more than a decade. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/northshore-original-open-mic-noom-in-the-sky-room-at-huntingtons-cinema-arts-centre-2/ CATEGORIES:NOOM (do not use) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NOOM-2022.11.02-Steve-Robinson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T220000 DTSTAMP:20221027T013008Z CREATED:20221027T013008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T013008Z UID:4195-1666810800-1666821600@fmsh.org SUMMARY:NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) in the Sky Room at Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:Dates: Oct. 26\, Nov. 2\, Nov. 9\, Nov. 30\, Dec\, 7\, Dec. 14 & Dec. 28 \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington joins with the Cinema Arts Centre in presenting the Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month. The open mic series\, held in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY)\, is set for 7:00pm\, with open mic sign-up beginning at 6:30pm. Although it is free to attend\, donations will be sought and gratefully accepted. \nSinger-songwriter Suzanne Ernst\, featured performer at the October 26 NOOM event\, will play a 20-minute spotlight set. \n“It’s our pleasure to continue the ever-deepening partnership between the Cinema Arts Centre and two pillars of Long Island music scene – the Folk Music Society of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\,” said Dylan Skolnick\, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. “The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series has been a mainstay of our programming for many years\, bringing some of the country’s best folk music performers to dedicated folk fans here in Huntington. With the introduction of a weekly open mic night\, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for music lovers and artists to come together\, as well as a space where seasoned performers can try out their newest original pieces and where up-and-coming musicians can get used to performing for a crowd\,” Skolnick added. \n“NOOM is thrilled to partner with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre and lay the groundwork for a weekly opportunity for original songwriters and performers to present their original songs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere\,” said Toby Tobias\, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter who launched the open mic series at a small coffee shop in Northport in the fall of 2013. One of the longest running weekly original open mics on Long Island\, NOOM has reincarnated itself at quite a few North Shore locations through the years — most recently at Finley’s in Huntington. \nAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic precluded NOOM from taking place in-person since March 2020\, songwriter Richard Parr has been livestreaming the open mic every week since then and is also playing a major role now that it has resumed in-person. “We invite singer-songwriters of varying skill levels and those who love live music\, to gather at the Cinema Arts Centre to listen to songwriters\, dedicated to the craft of writing and singing their songs\, play and talk about their original music in an environment of goodwill and open-mindedness\,” said Tobias. He noted that each NOOM will also include a featured 20-minute performance by a known/emerging local or touring songwriter starting at around 8:00pm.  “I am very excited to be a part of this\,” he said. \nMichael Kornfeld\, longtime president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, shares their excitement. “FMSH is delighted to extend its partnerships with both NOOM and the Cinema Arts Centre and to help provide opportunities for local singer-songwriters to share their music with our community\,” he said. “NOOM has been an Acoustic Ally of FMSH for a number of years. We’ve cross-promoted each other’s events and presented a couple of joint livestreams over the past two years.” \nAffording local artists opportunities to share their talents with appreciative audiences in an intimate listening room atmosphere was the initial impetus behind the nonprofit presenting organization’s Hard Luck Café concert series many years ago\, Kornfeld noted. That series now features a mix of local\, regional and national touring artists. The Cinema Arts Centre has partnered with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and hosted the monthly Hard Luck Café concerts in its Sky Room for more than a decade. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/northshore-original-open-mic-noom-in-the-sky-room-at-huntingtons-cinema-arts-centre/ CATEGORIES:NOOM (do not use) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NOOM-2022.10.26-Suzanne-Ernst.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T220000 DTSTAMP:20220909T131648Z CREATED:20220825T130133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T131648Z UID:4093-1666206000-1666216800@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Hard Luck Café: No Fuss and Feathers DESCRIPTION:The monthly Hard Luck Café concert series co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington) resumes on Wednesday\, October 19\, from 7-10pm\, and will take place on the third Wednesday of each month. \nOctober’s featured act is No Fuss and Feathers — the “heck-of-a-good-time” collaboration hatched by Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale\, Karyn Oliver\, and Carolann Solebello. Shaken or stirred\, NFF serves up a dynamic\, cohesive cocktail of delicious harmonies\, infectious rhythm\, and spontaneous hilarity — with award-winning songwriting always present on stage. Individually\, the four are nationally touring performers who have charted at the top of folk and Americana radio and appeared at some of the nation’s most respected music festivals. Collectively\, they are an incorrigible bunch of musical co-conspirators bent on giving their audience an unforgettable show. \nSometimes referred to as a modern folk quartet\, No Fuss and Feathers is truly a mix of the styles of the three songwriting entities: pop-infused\, literate folk; bluesy\, country-tinged acoustic; and Brooklyn-edged-Americana. For more information and to view a few performance videos\, visit: http://nofussandfeathers.com \nAn open mic precedes the concert.  Tickets are $15 for FMSH/Cinema Arts Centre members and $20 for non-members\, and can be purchased online at http://cinemaartscentre.org or at the Cinema Arts Centre box office now through the evening of the event. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/hard-luck-cafe-no-fuss-and-feathers/ CATEGORIES:Hard Luck Cafe and NOOM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/NoFussFeathers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T220000 DTSTAMP:20221001T152431Z CREATED:20221001T152109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T152431Z UID:4172-1665601200-1665612000@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Cinema Arts Centre hosts Open Mics beginning October 12 DESCRIPTION:Thrice-monthly Wednesday night series in partnership with Folk Music Society of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) \nThe Cinema Arts Centre joins with the Folk Music Society of Huntington in presenting the Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month\, beginning October 12. The open mic series\, to be held in the Cinema’s Sky Room (423 Park Avenue\, Huntington\, NY)\, is set for 7:00pm\, with open mic sign-up beginning at 6:30pm. Although it is free to attend\, donations will be sought and gratefully accepted. \n \n“It’s our pleasure to continue the ever-deepening partnership between the Cinema Arts Centre and two pillars of Long Island music scene – the Folk Music Sociery of Huntington and NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\,” said Dylan Skolnick\, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. “The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series has been a mainstay of our programming for many years\, bringing some of the country’s best folk music performers to dedicated folk fans here in Huntington. With the introduction of a weekly open mic night\, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for music lovers and artists to come together\, as well as a space where seasoned performers can try out their newest original pieces and where up-and-coming musicians can get used to performing for a crowd\,” Skolnick added. \n \n  \n“NOOM is thrilled to partner with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre and lay the groundwork for a weekly opportunity for original songwriters and performers to present their original songs in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere\,” said Toby Tobias\, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter who launched the open mic series at a small coffee shop in Northport in the fall of 2013. One of the longest running weekly original open mics on Long Island\, NOOM has reincarnated itself at quite a few North Shore locations through the years — most recently at Finley’s in Huntington. \nAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic precluded NOOM from taking place in-person since March 2020\, songwriter Richard Parr has been livestreaming the open mic every week since then and will also be playing a major role when it resumes in-person. “We invite singer-songwriters of varying skill levels and those who love live music\, to gather at the Cinema Arts Centre to listen to songwriters\, dedicated to the craft of writing and singing their songs\, play and talk about their original music in an environment of goodwill and open-mindedness\,” said Tobias. He noted that each NOOM will also include a featured 20-minute performance by a known/emerging local or touring songwriter starting at around 8:00pm.  “I am very excited to be a part of this\,” he said. \n \nMichael Kornfeld\, longtime president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, shares their excitement. “FMSH is delighted to extend its partnerships with both NOOM and the Cinema Arts Centre and to help provide opportunities for local singer-songwriters to share their music with our community\,” he said. “NOOM has been an Acoustic Ally of FMSH for a number of years. We’ve cross-promoted each other’s events and presented a couple of joint livestreams over the past two years.” \nAffording local artists opportunities to share their talents with appreciative audiences in an intimate listening room atmosphere was the initial impetus behind the nonprofit presenting organization’s Hard Luck Café concert series many years ago\, Kornfeld noted. That series now features a mix of local\, regional and national touring artists. The Cinema Arts Centre has partnered with the Folk Music Society of Huntington and hosted the monthly Hard Luck Café concerts in its Sky Room for more than a decade. That series resumes on October 19 with featured act No Fuss and Feathers and will take place on the third Wednesday of each month\, from 7:00pm-9:30pm/10:00pm. An open mic also precedes most Hard Luck Café concerts. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/cinema-arts-centre-hosts-open-mics-beginning-october-12/ CATEGORIES:NOOM (do not use) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NOOM-Opening-Night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T160000 DTSTAMP:20220822T041513Z CREATED:20220822T040353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T041513Z UID:4063-1665320400-1665331200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:October 9 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s next monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on October 9 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-6/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T220000 DTSTAMP:20220831T113315Z CREATED:20220831T012323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T113315Z UID:4110-1665255600-1665266400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Special Event: THE CHISELS ARE CALLING DESCRIPTION:The Chisels Are Calling\nA film screening\, discussion\, and Q & A with legendary guitar maker John Monteleone and filmmaker Trevor Laurence\nSaturday\, October 8\, at 7pm\nThe Cinema Arts Centre (425 Park Avenue\, Huntington) screens a mesmerizing portrait of John Monteleone\, one of the world’s greatest instrument builders. Known by many as a modern-day Stradivari of the guitar\, Monteleone is a living artist whose instruments are on permanent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A multi-faceted craftsman\, Monteleone builds instruments that are admired not only for their incredible sound\, but also for their visually striking and innovative designs. His archtop guitars are sought after by players from jazz to rock\, including Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler. \n(Here’s a link to view a trailer for the new 90-minute documentary:\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWx6OWN4wyI ) \n \nJohn Monteleone at work \nThis feature-length documentary looks beyond the technical aspects of lutherie and examines the life\, passion\, talent and unique approach that Monteleone takes to his art.  Starting with his early interest in the craft\, when\, at age ten\, John repaired the dilapidated family piano\, then smashed a cheap guitar so he could see what was inside\, the film follows him through his realization as a young man that building instruments was actually a job\, and on to his launch of a career repairing some of the world’s finest instruments.  Largely self-taught\, Monteleone used his background in repair to begin building instruments\, both mandolins and guitars\, in the traditional style. Once he mastered this\, he began to innovate and design his own models. The film examines John’s influences\, including his father and uncle’s artwork\, and his own interests in Art Deco\, architecture\, cars\, trains\, and the work of industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Branching out further\, Monteleone drew on these influences to create one-of-a-kind themed guitars with names like the Radio City\, Sun King\, Orange Blossom Special\, the Radio Wave\, and many others. \nJohn’s family and creative roots are in Italy\, where we follow him to the northern forests to find the perfect wood for his next projects\, and then on to Cremona\, known as the city at the heart of violin building. John takes us on a tour through the Museo del Violino where the violins of Stradivari and the Cremonase masters are on display\, and explains what can be learned from the old masters’ approach to building\, and what must be learned on your own. Monteleone is paid tribute throughout the film by his musician clients\, including Mark Knopfler\, Ben Harper\, David Grisman\, Mike Marshall\, Julian Lage\, Anthony Wilson\, Woody Mann\, and others.  Knopfler’s performance of his song “Monteleone” includes Mark’s description of how John inspired him to write the song and how the lyrics\, which begin\, “The chisels are calling / It’s time to make sawdust\,” came about. \n(Director and Editor: Trevor Laurence / Producers: Woody Mann &  Trevor Laurence / Featuring: Mark Knopfler\, Ben Harper\, David Grisman\, Anthony Wilson\, Julian Lage\, Frank Vignola\, Jimmy Bruno\, Mike Marshall\, Woody Mann\, Steve Salerno\, Paul Glasse\, Mitch Watkins\, Paul Ricci\, Mafalda Minnozzi\, Bob Grillo\, Don DeMarco\, Don Keiling\, Joe Lostritto\, Huntington’s own Howard Emerson\, Brian Glassman\, Steve Cardenas\, Chico Pinheiro). \nTickets: $15 Cinema Arts Centre Members; $20 Non-Members URL:https://fmsh.org/event/the-chisels-are-calling-a-film-screening-discussion-and-q-a-with-legendary-guitar-maker-john-monteleone-and-filmmaker-trevor-laurence/ CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Chisels-Are-Calling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T220000 DTSTAMP:20220910T155415Z CREATED:20220824T144804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T155415Z UID:4082-1663009200-1663020000@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Harry Chapin Tribute Concert Rescheduled for Monday\, September 12 at Eisenhower Park DESCRIPTION:This year’s Harry Chapin tribute concert and food drive has been rescheduled for Monday\, September 12.  More than three dozen of Long Island’s top musicians and songwriters will take to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow at 7:00 p.m. to perform the music of the late Grammy-Award-winning singer-songwriter and social activist. The concert will also be livestreamed via the “Just Wild About Harry” (The Harry Chapin Tribute Show) Facebook group and will be available for later viewing. This year’s concert — the 19th annual and 17th at the park — will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Chapin’s breakout hit “Taxi.” \n \nThe Just Wild About Harry tribute concert will feature 16 acts — including concert organizer Stuart Markus and his trio Gathering Time — performing such Chapin classics as “Taxi” and “Cat’s in the Cradle” plus lesser hits and fan favorites like “WOLD” and “Story of a Life.” The concert is free\, but concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable food to support Long Island Cares\, Inc.\, the regional food bank founded by Chapin in 1980. \nThis July marked the 41st anniversary of Chapin’s tragic death on the Long Island Expressway in 1981 — on the day that he was supposed to perform on that very stage\, since renamed for him. Several tribute show regulars were among the crowd in 1981 when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil\, Markus said. \n“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island\,” Markus said. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him\, whose school he did a benefit for\, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and\, in effect\, do the concert he might have given.” Each act is encouraged to do its own interpretation of the song they do\, Markus added. “We’ve had some amazing arrangements\, from folky to country\, torch-song style to hard rock.” \nThe concert will also be a benefit for Long Island Cares\, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. “The annual Harry Chapin tribute concert in Eisenhower Park is always a very special event for all of us at Long Island Cares because so many of Harry’s fans attend and are extremely supportive of Long Island Cares and the work we do to assist the more than 316\,000 Long Islanders struggling with domestic hunger and high food insecurity\,” said Paule Pachter\, the nonprofit organization’s chief executive officer. \nAs in past years\, the Just Wild About Harry concert is being co-promoted by the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, of which Markus is a board member. Harry Chapin lived in Huntington with his family. \nBesides Markus and Gathering Time\, this year’s roster of performers includes Media Crime\, Debra Lynne\, Lora Kendall\, Roger Street Friedman\, Joe Iadanza with Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale\, Christine Solimeno\, Martha Trachtenberg\, Grand Folk Railroad (Mike & Susan Christian\, Frank Doris and Gary Schoenberger)\, the Famous Dr. Scanlon Duo\, Roger Silverberg\, Mike Barry\, Judith Zweiman & Duane Bergman\, and Talya Smilowitz\, plus assorted side musicians. Also appearing will be an ensemble called “Will Sing for Food\,” in which Pachter is a vocalist\, which exists solely to do food drives and fundraisers for Long Island Cares. \nThe concert will be held rain or shine\, precluded only by thunderstorms. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/harry-chapin-tribute-concert-rescheduled-for-tuesday-sept-6-at-eisenhower-park/ LOCATION:Eisenhower Park Bandshell CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/19th-Annual-Just-Wild-About-Harry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T220000 DTSTAMP:20220702T205010Z CREATED:20220611T134719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220702T205010Z UID:4030-1657972800-1658008800@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Huntington Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Huntington Folk Festival Set for July 16 at Heckscher Park \nThe 16th Annual Huntington Folk Festival is set for Saturday\, July 16\, at Heckscher Park\, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue\, in Huntington\, NY.  Extending from 12pm-10pm\, with a dinner break from 5pm-7:15pm\, the free event is co-presented by the Huntington Arts Council\, Folk Music Society of Huntington\, and AcousticMusicScene.com\, as part of the 57th Huntington Summer Arts Festival produced by the Town of Huntington.  An Evening with Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins will be preceded during the afternoon by a series of amplified showcases and song swaps\, along with a musical tribute to Lois Morton and an open mic. \nPaula Cole is a Grammy-Award-winning singer-songwriter best known for the 1990s radio hits\, “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone\,” while Sophie B. Hawkins is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough debut\, Tongues and Tails\, which featured the hit song\, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover.” \nPaula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins (L-R)headline the festival.\nPrior to the evening concert on the park’s [Harry] Chapin Rainbow Stage\, Michael Kornfeld\, president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington and editor & publisher of AcousticMusicScene.com (an online publication for the folk\, roots and singer-songwriter communities)\, will conduct an on-stage conversational interview with the evening’s featured artists at 7:15pm. He will also host a series of amplified showcases and song swaps from 2pm-5pm near a canopy tent on the upper lawn area overlooking the stage. These will be preceded by an hour-long open mic hosted by singer-songwriter Toby Tobias\, who runs the NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM)\, an Acoustic Ally of FMSH\, from 12pm-1pm\, and Remembering Lois Morton: A Musical Tribute\, from 1pm-2pm. Although the Huntington Folk Festival is free\, attendees are asked to bring donations of nonperishable food to support Long Island Cares\, Inc.\, the regional food bank founded by Harry Chapin. July 16 marks the 41st anniversary of the late Huntington-based singer-songwriter and humanitarian’s tragic death on the Long Island Expressway\, while this year is the 50th anniversary of the release of Chapin’s breakout hit\, “Taxi.” \nLong Island Cares\, The Harry Chapin Food Bank works to assist the more than 316\,000 Long Islanders struggling with hunger and high food insecurity.\n  \nLois Morton (Photo: Robert Berkowitz\,RSBImageWorks.com)\nArtists slated to showcase their talents during the afternoon include Allison Leah; Brett Altman; The Levins; Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale; The Royal Yard; Alan Short; Hank Stone; Christine Sweeney; Us!; Drew Velting; Bob Westcott; and Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes. From 1pm-2pm\, a number of artists will perform and share their reflections on Lois Morton\, the late Huntington-based singer-songwriter who delighted audiences throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond for years with her abundant charm and humorous songs of social commentary on such subjects as cell phones\, clutter\, diets\, psychotherapy\, and road rage. Participants in this tribute will include Josie Bello; Kirsten Maxwell; Larry Moser; Richard Parr; Glen Roethel; Dave Anthony Setteducati; Linda Sussman; and others. \nThe complete schedule for the Huntington Folk Festival appears below: \n12:00  Open Mic \n1:00  Remembering Lois Morton: A Musical Tribute (performances and reflections by Josie Bello; Kirsten Maxwell; Larry Moser; Richard Parr; Glen Roethel; Dave Anthony Setteducati; Linda Sussman; and others) \n2:00  Song Swap: Hank Stone and Bob Westcott \n2:30  Us! \n2:45  Drew Velting  \n3:00  Christine Sweeney \n3:15  Brett Altman  \n3:30  Allison Leah \n3:45  Sea Chanteys: The Royal Yard and Alan Short \n4:15  Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale \n4:30  The Levins \n4:45  Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes \n5:00  Dinner Break \n7:15  On-Stage Conversation with Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins  \n8:00 Evening Concert on the Chapin Rainbow Stage: An Evening With Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins \nFestivalgoers are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets and a picnic supper (or they can walk into Huntington Village and enjoy a meal at one of its many restaurants).   \nThe Huntington Summer Arts Festival is produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council. Additional support is provided by Presenting Sponsor Canon U.S.A.\, with partial funding from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://fmsh.org/event/huntington-folk-festival-10/ LOCATION:Heckscher Park\, Huntington\, Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue\, Huntington\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Huntington Folk Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Logo-FolkFestival-2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000 DTSTAMP:20220611T140712Z CREATED:20220611T132706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T140712Z UID:4032-1655038800-1655049600@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:June 12 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s next monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on June 12 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-5/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000 DTSTAMP:20220424T160555Z CREATED:20220424T160555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220424T160555Z UID:4027-1652619600-1652630400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:May 15 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s next monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on May 15 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-4/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/folkjams.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T160000 DTSTAMP:20220406T133136Z CREATED:20220406T133027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T133136Z UID:4019-1649595600-1649606400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:April 10 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s next monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on April 10 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-3/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T160000 DTSTAMP:20220406T132713Z CREATED:20220304T165953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T132713Z UID:4012-1647176400-1647187200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:March 13 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Folk Jam and Sing-Along resumes on March 13 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m.  This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us.  Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.  Masks are recommended but not required when visiting the library. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-and-sing-along/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T220000 DTSTAMP:20211205T235551Z CREATED:20211205T235551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T235551Z UID:4006-1639681200-1639692000@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH/NOOM/CAC "Originals Only" Streaming Open Mic DESCRIPTION:In lieu of our usual Hard Luck Cafe concert\, and in the spirit of community that folk music embraces\, the Folk Music Society of Huntington partners with NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) and the Cinema Arts Centre (CAC) in inviting local artists to perform their original songs at a virtual open mic that will be livestreamed to FMSH’s YouTube channel and NOOM’s Facebook page on Thursday\, December 16 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you would like to perform\, please contact Toby Tobias at toby@tobytoby.com. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-noom-cac-originals-only-streaming-open-mic/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Hard Luck Cafe and NOOM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NOOM-FMSH-Hard-Luck-Cafe-2021-12-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T160000 DTSTAMP:20220611T135552Z CREATED:20211118T170110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T135552Z UID:4001-1639314000-1639324800@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:December 12 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s next monthly Folk Jam & Sing-Along will take place on December 12 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m. This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing\, and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety are important to us. Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19. A link to the library’s protocols follows: \nhttp://shpl.info/covid-protocols URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along-2/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T160000 DTSTAMP:20211102T151705Z CREATED:20211102T151427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T151705Z UID:3979-1636894800-1636905600@fmsh.org SUMMARY:FMSH Folk Jam & Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Nov. 14 FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Folk Jam and Sing-Along resumes on Nov. 14 at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road\, Huntington Station) from 1-4 p.m. This free Sunday afternoon event affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play\, sing and hone their performance skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. \nThe monthly Folk Jams are completely acoustic\, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing\, although visitors who just want to listen are also welcome. Song selections can range across the broad folk milieu. \nYour health and safety is important to us. Since the jam involves singing in an enclosed space\, we strongly advise that participants be vaccinated for COVID-19. A link to the library’s protocols follows: \nhttp://shpl.info/covid-protocols URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fmsh-folk-jam-sing-along/ CATEGORIES:Folk Jams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/folkjams-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T170000 DTSTAMP:20211111T152208Z CREATED:20211111T151147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T152208Z UID:3986-1636617600-1636909200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Enjoy the Music of the 2021 Virtual NERFA Conference\, Nov. 11-14 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the Music of the 2021 Virtual NERFA Conference\,\nNov. 11-14 \nIn addition to serving as president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington\, I led the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA)\, a regional affiliate of Folk Alliance International (FAI)\, as its board president from 2016-2020 and still serve on its board of directors\, as well as that of FAI. Each year\, several other FMSH board members join me and some 700 performing artists\, presenters\, promoters\, agents and managers\, folk DJs\, and others actively engaged in contemporary and traditional folk music for NERFA’s annual conference. In light of the ongoing pandemic\, this year’s conference is taking place online only\, Nov. 11-14\, and its music showcases (through which we have discovered and booked many talented artists to perform for our audiences) are being opened to folk music fans. \nYou can purchase a Music Only virtual ticket for $20 (plus a $2.97 processing fee) and enjoy hours of music by artists from across the U.S. and Canada from the comfort of your own homes over this Veterans Day weekend and for 30 days afterwards (since all of the showcases are being recorded for later viewing). Although the conference also includes panel discussions and workshops\, keynote speakers\, peer group sessions\, and awards presentations\, the $20 Music Only ticket enables music lovers to enjoy curated online showcases only. These include all juried Formal Showcases\, the Suzie Wollenberg Folk DJ Showcase\, a BIPOC Showcase\, open mics\, and late-night guerrilla showcases. \nFor information on the conference and to purchase a virtual Music Only ticket\, visit www.nerfa2021.com/tickets . \nMichael Kornfeld\nPresident\, FMSH board of directors URL:https://fmsh.org/event/enjoy-the-music-of-the-2021-virtual-nerfa-conference-nov-11-14/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NERFA-2021-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTSTAMP:20211017T011246Z CREATED:20211017T010055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T011246Z UID:3972-1635638400-1635724799@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:To all FMSH Members and Long Island Folk Fans\, \nThe Folk Music Society of Huntington\, founded in the late 1960s\, has been in continuous operation for more than 50 years. Running an organization that puts on two monthly concerts\, a monthly acoustic jam and an annual folk festival can be challenging under the best of circumstances\, let alone during a prolonged pandemic. \nAlthough Covid-19 has prevented us from hosting live concerts since March 2020\, we have found ways to present concerts online for the entertainment and enrichment (and stress relief) of our audience and to help many talented acoustic musicians and songwriters support themselves through the many months of shutdown. We also managed to stage our annual summer Huntington Folk Festival and maintain our relationship with the Huntington Arts Council\, and support other worthy events in the folk realm — including the annual “Just Wild About Harry” Chapin tribute concert at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow and the L.I. Fiddle and Folk Festival in East Setauket. \nBut the pandemic is only one of the challenges we face. Both our audience and our volunteers are getting up in years or moving away from Long Island; some of our board members have done the same\, or wish to step down after years or even decades of service. \nAll of this means\, we’ve got a place for YOU in Long Island’s premier folk and acoustic music presenting organization! \nDo you have experience in running nonprofit arts organizations\, or in organizing and promoting concerts and other music events\, have a knack for promotion (including social media)\, community outreach\, audience and membership building\, coupled with a love of singer-songwriters\, traditional or other acoustic music? If so\, there may be a place on our board or in another volunteer capacity for you \nRight now — and in order to resume hosting virtual concerts this fall — we are in particular need of folks who are experienced in live streaming and managing a YouTube channel\, as well as website content management (WordPress) and preparation and distribution of e-blasts via Constant Contact. \nIf you don’t have a lot of experience but love the music\, have time and would like to help out in various ways\, we’d still like to talk with you about being a volunteer! \nPlease contact any FMSH board member or reach out to us via our website with your ideas or offers to volunteer NOW. \nBoard member contact information is on our website: www.FMSH.org (Click CONTACT.) \nSincerely\, \nFMSH Board of Directors\nMichael Kornfeld\, president URL:https://fmsh.org/event/volunteers-needed/ CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T200000 DTSTAMP:20210910T132128Z CREATED:20210910T132128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T132128Z UID:3968-1631448000-1631476800@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Fiddle & Folk Festival at Benner's Farm DESCRIPTION:The Folk Music Society of Huntington is pleased to be a sponsor of the ninth annual Fiddle & Folk Festival that is being presented by Homestead Arts and the Greater Port Jefferson-North Brookhaven Arts Council on Sunday\, Sept. 12\, from 12-8 p.m.\, at the historic\, organic Benner’s Farm on Gnarled Hollow Road in East Setauket. \nChris Smither\, who has previously performed for FMSH\, makes an all-too rare local appearance during the family-friendly festival that also features a number of talented Long Island-based artists (including the Americana band Quarter Horse that headlined the Huntington Folk Festival in July). There will be several stages this year\, artist-led workshops\, opportunities to jam\, and an open mic on the back of a 1924 Model T truck\, as well as activities for children all afternoon. FMSH will also have a table at the festival. \nTickets (priced at $25 for adults\, $20 for seniors and $13 for children) will be sold on-site. In the interest of protecting public health during the ongoing pandemic\, attendees are advised to wear masks when within six feet of other people. More information about the festival — including a complete schedule and artist bios—can be found online at fiddleandfolk.com. \nThank You for supporting the Long Island Live Music Community\n__________________________________________________________ \nAbout FMSH \nFounded in the late 1960s\, the Folk Music Society of Huntington generally presents two monthly concert series\, a monthly folk jam\, and an annual folk festival in conjunction with the Huntington Arts Council. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic\, FMSH presented concerts virtually – via its Facebook page and YouTube channel during the 2020-2021 season that ended in June. FMSH hoped to resume presenting in-person indoor concerts this fall and intentionally delayed booking artists due to the changing pandemic environment and the different needs and skills required in presenting indoor vs. virtual concerts. FMSH’s board of directors does not feel it is yet safe and feasible to present live indoor concerts. The booking committee will be announcing virtual concerts shortly. \nIn the meantime\, FMSH reaches out to the music community to help fill its current needs. Among these are additional support for efforts such as Constant Contact\, website content management and updating\, technical skills (including livestreaming\, creating Facebook and YouTube events)\, and artist booking. \nIf you are interested in volunteering your time\, services and talents\, please email president@fmsh.\nThank You URL:https://fmsh.org/event/fiddle-folk-festival-at-benners-farm/ CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fiddle-Folk-Festival-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T220000 DTSTAMP:20210716T134101Z CREATED:20210627T154323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T134101Z UID:3941-1627329600-1627336800@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Just Wild About Harry (Harry Chapin Tribute) - New Date! DESCRIPTION:More than two dozen of Long Island’s top folk and rock musicians will take to the stage in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow to perform the music of Harry Chapin\, the late singer\, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and social activist. The rescheduled “Just Wild About Harry” tribute concert on Monday night\, July 26\, will feature multiple acts\, including concert organizer Stuart Markus and his trio Gathering Time\, performing some of Chapin’s classics including “Taxi” and “Cat’s in the Cradle\,” plus many lesser hits and fan favorites like “WOLD” and “Mr. Tanner.” The concert\, set for 8:00 p.m.\, is free\, but concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable food to support Long Island Cares\, Inc.\, the regional food bank founded by Chapin in 1980. \n“The annual Harry Chapin Tribute Concert in Eisenhower Park is always a very special event for all of us at Long Island Cares because so many of Harry’s fans attend and are extremely supportive of Long Island Cares and the work we do to assist the more than 316\,000 Long Islanders struggling with domestic hunger and high food insecurity\,” said Paule Pachter\, the nonprofit organization’s chief executive officer. \nMarkus added\, “This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chapin’s death on the LIE at the age of 38\, while en route to perform on the Eisenhower Park stage that now bears his name.” \nIn addition to collecting donations of non-perishable food at a tent near the entrance to The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre\, Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will also be selling tee shirts and Harry Chapin CDs\, as well as distributing literature about the organization’s programs and services. \nGuests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at the park\, which is located off Merrick and Stewart Avenues in East Meadow. The concert will be held rain or shine\, precluded only by thunderstorms. For more information\, visit http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums. \n(Photo of Harry Chapin by Robert Berkowitz/RSBImageWorks) URL:https://fmsh.org/event/just-wild-about-harry-harry-chapin-tribute/ LOCATION:Eisenhower Park Bandshell CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HarryChapin-RSB-crop-640-480.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T220000 DTSTAMP:20210703T165437Z CREATED:20210703T013409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T165437Z UID:3953-1626526800-1626559200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Huntington Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Huntington Folk Festival Set for July 17 at Heckscher Park \nLong Island-based Americana band Quarter Horse headlines the 15th annual Huntington Folk Festival on Saturday\, July 17\, at Heckscher Park\, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue\, in Huntington\, NY. Opening for the group on the park’s [Harry] Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8 p.m. that evening will be The Honey Dewdrops\, an Appalachian-inspired\, now Baltimore-based husband-and-wife Americana duo. Extending from 1-10:30 p.m.\, with a dinner break from 6-7:30 p.m.\, the free event is co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Huntington Arts Council as part of the 56th Huntington Summer Arts Festival. \nQuarter Horse is a six-member ensemble that was voted the Most Wanted to Return Emerging Artists at the 2018 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Elements of folk\, rock\, alternative\, country\, blues\, and jazz are all part of its Americana sound. \nPrior to the evening concert\, Michael Kornfeld\, president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington and editor & publisher of AcousticMusicScene.com\, will conduct an on-stage conversational interview with the evening’s featured & opening artists at 7:30 p.m. He also hosts a series of amplified showcases and a harmony workshop (presented by The Honey Dewdrops) from 1-6 p.m. These will take place near a canopy tent on the upper lawn area overlooking the stage and will feature artists from throughout LI and the New York metropolitan area. \nArtists slated to showcase their talents during the afternoon include Josie Bello\, Roger Street Friedman\, Loretta Hagen\, Ray Lambiase\, The Levins\, Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale\, Kate Mills\, Dave Murphy\, Open Book\, Nico Padden\, Queler/Farber Family Band\, The Royal Yard\, Rachael Sage\, South Country String Band\, Christine Sweeney\, and Toby Tobias. \nThe complete schedule for the Huntington Folk Festival appears below: \n1:00 Ray Lambiase\n1:15: Song Swap: Rorie Kelly\, Nico Padden & Christine Sweeney\n2:00 South Country String Band\n2:15 Josie Bello\n2:30 Roger Street Friedman\n2:45 The Royal Yard (sea shanty duo)\n3:00 Dave Murphy\n3:15 Loretta Hagen\n3:30 Kate Mills\n3:45 Open Book\n4:00 Harmony Workshop with The Honey Dewdrops\n4:45 Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale\n5:00 The Levins\n5:15 Queler/Farber Family Band\n5:30 Toby Tobias\n5:45 Rachael Sage\n6:00 Dinner Break\n7:30 On-Stage Conversation with Quarter Horse and The Honey Dewdrops\n8:00 Evening Concert on the Chapin Rainbow Stage \nFestivalgoers are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets and a picnic supper (or they can walk into Huntington Village and enjoy a meal at one of its many restaurants). The festival’s evening concert will also be livestreamed via the Huntington Arts Council’s Facebook page. \nThe Huntington Summer Arts Festival is produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council. Additional support is provided by Presenting Sponsor Canon U.S.A.\, with partial funding from the New York State Council on the Arts\, Suffolk County\, and Darin W. Reed – Allstate Insurance Agent. The Honey Dewdrops’ performance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/huntington-folk-festival-9/ LOCATION:Heckscher Park\, Huntington\, Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue\, Huntington\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Huntington Folk Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Logo-FolkFestival-2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T213000 DTSTAMP:20210610T183447Z CREATED:20210414T004817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T183447Z UID:3902-1623960000-1623965400@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Claudia Nygaard + Rupert Wates DESCRIPTION:Singer-Songwriters Claudia Nygaard and Rupert Wates will share their songs during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s virtual Hard Luck Café concert series\, held in partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre\, on Thursday night\, June 17. They will showcase their talents live from 8-9:30 p.m. via FMSH’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJ9zJQXl2ml128-TIPRFLg/about) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/FMSHLongIsland). \n“Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the Folk Music Society of Huntington from hosting in-person concerts now\, our board of directors recognizes the importance of music in these challenging times and believes that the show must go on-line\,” said Michael Kornfeld\, the nonprofit organization’s board president. He noted that although there is no admission charge for the concert\, tips for the artists — who have lost many gigs due to the ongoing health crisis — would be most appreciated. Information about online tipping will appear on your screens during the livestream concert. \nClaudia Nygaard delivers songs that are heartfelt\, humorous\, scrappy\, and sensual\, and so are the stories she tells in between them. Her music straddles the fence between folk and country. She has been a winner in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition\, while her song “Lucky Girl” won the Tumbleweed Music Festival Songwriting Competition and became the title track of her latest album\, which made the best albums of 2019 list published by Making A Scene online magazine. Her previous CD\, Let The Storm Roll In\, rose to the coveted #1 spot on the Cashbox Roots Country chart and #8 on the international Folk DJ Chart. Claudia is an emotive vocalist with what Rich Warren\, the former longtime host of The Midnight Special\, a nationally syndicated radio program emanating from Chicago’s WFMT\, calls an “amber honey” voice. She cut her songwriting teeth as a staff writer on Nashville’s music row before walking away from that job to expand her creative horizons as a touring singer-songwriter. Since doing so\, Claudia has performed across the USA\, and in more than a dozen foreign countries. \nHere’s a link to view some videos by Claudia Nygaard: http://www.claudianygaard.com/video \nRupert Wates’ music is an eclectic mix of acoustic\, melodic art/folk\, flavored with elements of jazz\, vaudeville and cabaret. London-born and Oxford-educated\, he has been a full-time songwriter since the late 1990s. Rupert has won more than 40 awards for his songwriting and performing skills since relocating to the U.S. nearly 15 years ago. He was twice voted Artist of the Year by the international house concert network Concerts in Your Home and has been a finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, among others. Rupert also was cited for Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting in the Great American Song Contest (2018) and was selected for juried official showcases at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) conference and other conferences hosted by regional affiliates of Folk Alliance International (FA!). Prior to the pandemic\, Rupert averaged 120 live shows yearly across the U.S.\, Canada and Europe. His latest album\, Lamentations\, was among the most-played albums on folk radio in in February\, according to the FAI Folk Chart. Many other artists have also recorded his songs. \nHere’s a link to view some videos by Rupert Wates: http://rupertwatesmusic.com/video \nEstablished in 1973\, the Cinema Arts Centre (www.cinemaartscentre.org)\nseeks to bring the best of cinematic artistry to Long Island and use the power of film to expand the awareness and consciousness of our community. Long island’s only not-for-profit\, viewer-supported independent cinema presents a wide array of films that are often accompanied by discussions and guest speakers. \nFounded in the late 1960s\, the Folk Music Society of Huntington (www.fmsh.org) generally presents two monthly concert series\, a monthly folk jam\, and an annual folk festival in conjunction with the Huntington Arts Council. It hopes to resume these in-person events once it is safe and feasible to do so. FMSH is a member of Folk Alliance International\, the Huntington Arts Council and the Long Island Arts Alliance. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/claudia-nygaard/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Nygaard_Wates-composite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T201500 DTSTAMP:20210602T131751Z CREATED:20210411T165954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T131751Z UID:3893-1622919600-1622924100@fmsh.org SUMMARY:The Black Feathers (Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler) DESCRIPTION:The Black Feathers\, a UK-based husband and wife duo\, is the featured act during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s virtual First Saturday Concert on June 5. The show will stream live from the duo’s home in Wales from 7-8:15 p.m. via FMSH’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/FMSHLongIsland) and YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJ9zJQXl2ml128-TIPRFLg/about). \n“Unlike our live concerts\, there is no admission fee for this online one\,” says Michael Kornfeld\, FMSH’s board president. “However\, The Black Feathers had most of their gigs cancelled\, have been unable to tour due to the ongoing pandemic\, and would appreciate donations via their online tip jar while you are viewing the concert.” \nAbout the Artists \nThe ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. It’s the product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations. \nRay Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects. They joined forces to become The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. \n“Once in a blue moon\, the whole soars far above the sum of its parts. That’s what happens when The Black Feathers perform live”\n– Black Mountain News\, North Carolina \nAmericana\, folk and acoustic indie rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in the duo’s musical world\, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. The duo’s sound has been likened to that of The Civil Wars and Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings. Its 2016 debut album\, Soaked to the Bone\, reached the top 10 on the UK Americana Chart. Although The Black Feathers’ music quickly drew the interest of listeners\, it is the stage chemistry that will keep you riveted. \nHaving built up a loyal following on the other side of the pond\, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the U.S. The duo has performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and AmericanaFest\, and impressed Long Island audiences in 2019. The Black Feathers also had coveted official showcases at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) and Folk Alliance Region-West (FAR-West) conferences. \nWith a new single and a live album in the pipeline\, these are exciting times for what the British music publication FATEA refers to as “a duo of undeniable talent.” \nYou can check out a few of The Black Feathers’ videos at http://theblackfeathers.com/videos before joining us for a live performance from Wales. \nA Zoom After-Party will begin shortly after the Video Concert ends.\nTime: Jun 5\, 2021 08:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nhttp://zoom.us/j/97387393900?pwd=RDVHdzV5ZmFRekgxZDhEQU1DT2dMUT09 \nMeeting ID: 973 8739 3900\nPasscode: 11554 \nDial by your location\n +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \nMeeting ID: 973 8739 3900\nPasscode: 11554 URL:https://fmsh.org/event/black-feathers/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Black-Feathers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T213000 DTSTAMP:20210519T122750Z CREATED:20210427T234249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T122750Z UID:3913-1621540800-1621546200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Young Canadian Folk: The Gilberts and Angela Saini DESCRIPTION:Canadian artists The Gilberts and Angela Saini are the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s virtual Hard Luck Café concert series\, held in partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre\, on Thursday night\, May 20. They will showcase their talents live from 8-9:30 p.m. via FMSH’s YouTube channel. \n“Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the Folk Music Society of Huntington from hosting in-person concerts now\, our board of directors recognizes the importance of music in these challenging times and believes that the show must go on-line\,” said Michael Kornfeld\, the nonprofit organization’s board president. He noted that although there is no admission charge for the concert\, tips for the artists — who have lost many gigs and are unable to tour due to the ongoing health crisis — would be most appreciated. Virtual tip jar information is posted below and will appear on your screen during the concert: \nhttp://www.paypal.me/TheGilbertsMusic \nhttp://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AngelaSainiMusic \nTHE GILBERTS are a Nova Scotia-based sibling contemporary folk trio who were named Young Performers of the Year during the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards in April. Frieden\, Reuben and Maisie Gilbert bring vibrant three-part harmonies\, soulful lyricism and melodious alchemy to their songs and stages. Since emigrating to Canada from the UK as toddlers in 2003\, The Gilberts grew up on folk festival fields around Nova Scotia before stepping up to open mics\, then performing at small events\, leading to main stage performances at festivals throughout the province at which they were the youngest artists to appear. Although vocal harmonies are at the heart of their music\, all three are multi-instrumentalists and their song arrangements can include guitar\, mandolin\, ukulele\, pedal steel\, saxophone\, trumpet\, flute\, percussion\, and theramin. The trio released its debut album\, The Gilberts: One\, in 2020\, followed by Tell Me early this year. Diverse musical influences inform their songwriting\, performance and choices – including choral music\, musical theater\, 1970s soft rock and pop\, singer-songwriters\, and folk music from the 1960s to now. The siblings have also found ways\, both intentional and incidental\, to synthesize elements of the rich Canadian East Coast musical heritage and the lives and influences left behind in the UK. \nHere’s a link to view a few of the trio’s videos: www.thegilbertsband.com/videos. \nANGELA SAINI is a Canadian prairie-raised\, Toronto- based folk-pop Americana artist with a positive and uplifting outlook on life. She is all about second chances and empowering others. A 2020 Independent Music Award Nominee and 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award winner\, she uplifts and inspires audiences with sing-alongs and storytelling about courage and finding joy in surprising places. Angela has five Canadian tours under her belt\, as well as several treks across Germany\, The Netherlands and the UK. A positive and upbeat songstress\, she has been called “massively talented” by BBC Radio and “one of Toronto’s best indie songwriters” by The Examiner. Angela is best known for her sunshine-soaked song “Living on the Bright Side.” She has showcased her talents at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and at a number of Canadian music festivals. Her ability to combine humanistic and honest themes laden with catchy hooks and memorable melodies make her entertaining as well as relatable. Angela has gone from fronting her high school rock band and loving grunge music to returning to her roots on the album Hope on the Stereo (2019). Among the artists who she cites as early influences are Ani Difranco and Dolly Parton. \nHere’s a link to view a few of Angela’s videos: www.angelasaini.com/videos. \nEstablished in 1973\, the Cinema Arts Centre (www.cinemaartscentre.org)\nseeks to bring the best of cinematic artistry to Long Island and use the power of film to expand the awareness and consciousness of our community. Long island’s only not-for-profit\, viewer-supported independent cinema presents a wide array of films that are often accompanied by discussions and guest speakers. \nFounded in the late 1960s\, the Folk Music Society of Huntington (www.fmsh.org) generally presents two monthly concert series\, a monthly folk jam\, and an annual folk festival in conjunction with the Huntington Arts Council. It hopes to resume these in-person events once it is safe and feasible to do so. FMSH is a member of Folk Alliance International\, the Huntington Arts Council and the Long Island Arts Alliance. URL:https://fmsh.org/event/the-gilberts/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gilberts-Saini_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T213000 DTSTAMP:20210428T142451Z CREATED:20210114T022019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T142451Z UID:3785-1619899200-1619904600@fmsh.org SUMMARY:Ordinary Elephant (Crystal & Pete Damore) DESCRIPTION:Ordinary Elephant\, a husband-and-wife duo (Crystal & Pete Damore) that was named Artist of the Year in the 2017 International Folk Music Awards presented by Folk Alliance International\, will share their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s virtual First Saturday Concert series on May 1 from 8-9:15 p.m. EDT. Since the ongoing pandemic prevents the nonprofit organization from hosting in-person concerts\, this one will be live-streamed via Crowdcast. Advance registration is required for this concert\, and a link to view it will be sent to your email address. \nClick here to register for the concert: http://ordinaryelephant.net/fmsh . Don’t wait until the night of the concert to register. Please register in advance. The minimum registration cost is $0 and you will be able to tip the performers during or after the show. \nA “Donate” button will be visible during the concert or you can tip the performers via Venmo: @ordinaryelephant or via PayPal: info@ordinaryelephant.net . \nClick Here for Videos of Ordinary Elephant \nWhat Others Are Saying About Ordinary Elephant: \n“Two become one\, in song … hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery.” – Mary Gauthier \n“There is nothing at all ordinary about this elephant. They are smack dab in the tradition that I have always loved but have both (all four?) feet in the 21st century. This is rich ground. Listen!” – Tom Paxton \n“Keep kind all that rises from your chest to your tongue. Don’t ever let your words undo the work you’ve done\,” sings Crystal Damore on “Worth the Weight\,” a song that beats at the heart of Ordinary Elephant’s potent new album\, Honest. In the song\, it’s a two-line enjoinder from an adult to a kid. In life\, though\, it’s a mission statement for ourselves as much as for others. And the work that Crystal\, along with her husband Pete\, has done on Honest is both filled with kindness and worthy of praise. \nInterestingly\, if not ironically\, in order to accomplish this new work\, Crystal and Pete had to set aside the work they’d done previously\, as a veterinary cardiologist and a computer programmer\, respectively. The two met at an open mic in College Station\, Texas\, in 2009 and soon moved to Houston together. With her on acoustic guitar/lead vocals and him on clawhammer banjo/harmony vocals\, the work of music continued on the side as both had full-time jobs\, until they threw all caution to the wind and hit the road in an RV. \nLeaving the stability of a day job and the security of a career didn’t come easily for Crystal. “It took a lot of time — and help from Pete — for me to get to the point that I was okay with leaving the career I spent my whole life in school working toward\, to the degree that I was leaving it\,” she admits\, adding\, “to be okay with the fact that it may not be what other people want\, but it was what I needed\, and that was the important part.” \nBitten by the creative bug at an early age\, Crystal had set most of that aside to focus on school and work: “Living on the road\, before doing music full-time\, gave my creative side the breathing room it need to come back out.” \nAnd\, boy\, has it ever come out now that they’ve both committed fully to Ordinary Elephant. In song after Honest song\, the Damores take on what it means to follow your heart and eschew all the expectations\, assumptions\, and limitations projected upon you by others. They also use their own life experience to point out that the “safe” route can be anything but safe\, as they do in “Rust Right Through.” \n“I had a safe job and was on a safe life trajectory\, financially\,” Crystal says\, “but those things were like a safety rail you reach for — a habit\, a comfortable familiarity… something you’re expected to reach for. I was letting those things hold me up instead of learning to stand on my own. And one day\, down the road\, I would retire\, and that job and those people who I thought I needed to please\, would fall away\, and I’d be left with me\, not having lived the life I truly wanted or felt called to. That is not safe to my well-being.” \nAnother track that takes aim at playing it safe is the spirited bounce of “Jenny & James.” It’s the story of an interracial couple\, though\, really\, it’s the story of any non-traditional couple targeted with shunning and shaming for being in love. As Crystal notes\, “The ‘safe’ route of pairing up with someone of your same race and opposite gender is not safe to the well-being of many.” \nThe choices we make are not always easy or safe\, but they are important. The songs on Honest speak\, again and again\, to being our truest\, best selves\, no matter who we are or where we come from. Indeed\, every of us has a heritage\, a legacy\, a story\, of which we are a part\, for better and for worse. Each moment and memory a lesson leading us to who we will be. \nThe album’s spunky opener\, “I Come From\,” looks back at the things in our upbringing that are worth holding on to. The more sober “Scars We Keep\,” on the other hand\, tosses out the things that must be cast aside. In it\, Crystal sings\, “These times are hard\, and it’s harder to heal\, when where you were born decides what you fear. It’s time to be a brother\, not my father’s son. I was born to be a bigot\, but that don’t mean that I am one.” \nAs Pete explains\, “Detangling tradition from any particular negative aspect is complicated\, and sometimes impossible. But it’s necessary to change the tradition for it to live on and\, hopefully\, preserve its core as our culture tries to correct its failings.” \nPete grew up in Austin\, Texas\, in a big Italian family who gathered for big Italian meals\, and he’s quick to admit that we all live in bubbles of our own making or choosing. “I can only imagine growing up in a toxic environment\,” he offers. “Without the perspective gained from travel and experiencing other cultures\, it’s nearly impossible to realize how toxic your world actually is. I can’t fault anybody not overcoming. I’m not in their shoes. I know I can’t change them by telling them they’re wrong\, but I do know that people can change when they see new things.” \nPeople can also change when they hear new things\, as a fan did when Ordinary Elephant played “Scars We Keep” on the main stage at Kerrville Folk Festival in 2018. Around 2 am\, a man walked up to them in the campground\, tears in his eyes\, and said\, “I want to thank you for that song you did tonight … You changed my point of view.” Their response: “That is why we do this. Songs speak\, and they can heal.” \nSongs can also draw our attention to people and problems that we might not otherwise notice\, as in “The War\,” which takes on both the travesty of what war does to service members and the tragedy of what society does to returning veterans. It also connects the dots between different kinds of trauma and loss. For the song’s protagonist\, the war never ended. \n“It caused him to lose his significant other\, his home\, his ability to maintain a job\, and drove him to become an alcoholic\,” Crystal says of the character. “The narrator represents the majority of the population\, in that he does not know\, first-hand\, the experience of war\, but the story shows him having compassion for this veteran and understanding that some choices are made for you and this can lead to an inability to make good choices for yourself down the line.” \nMuch like Patty Griffin and Gillian Welch\, taking on the male perspective as a female singer/songwriter is something that Crystal does with ease and equanimity\, though the reverse is not something that happens very often. Pete theorizes that\, “In a historically male-dominated world\, there’s not been a lot of practice on the male side of idolizing women\, or even being encouraged to empathize with their situations. Also\, the expectation for men to be masculine is tightly woven through our culture and the everyday lives of men. A hesitation\, conscious or not\, would certainly present itself before performing a song on a big stage that’s overtly from a female perspective\, especially for a man who’s not very secure.” \nFor Crystal\, though\, it’s just about telling the story in the truest\, kindest way. “I think part of it could also have to do with empathy\,” she says\, adding\, “and empathy can take the form of telling someone else’s story in song\, no matter what gender that person is.” \nWhich brings us back to “Worth the Weight” and its stunning chorus: “You will wonder if it’s worth the weight\, the worry that wears you down. Half your life spent figuring out how to make the other half count.” Honest is worth so much more than its weight\, and Ordinary Elephant makes every kind word count as it rises from their chests to their tongues. \nA Zoom After-Party will begin shortly after the Video Concert ends.\nZoom link- http://zoom.us/j/91328201111?pwd=L1d1R2hEVEIydXFPOWl2Z20wZUNxdz09 \nMeeting ID: 913 2820 1111\nPasscode: 11554 \nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,91328201111#\,\,\,\,*11554# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) URL:https://fmsh.org/event/ordinary-elephant-crystal-pete-damore/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ordinary-Elephant-Olive-Bridge.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T213000 DTSTAMP:20210405T144227Z CREATED:20210311T235256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T144227Z UID:3876-1618516800-1618522200@fmsh.org SUMMARY:An Evening of the Blues with Suzie Vinnick and Jon Shain & FJ Ventre DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed blues artists Suzie Vinnick and Jon Shain & FJ Ventre are the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s virtual Hard Luck Café concert series\, held in partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre\, on Thursday night\, April 15. Thy will showcase their talents live from 8-9:30 p.m. via FMSH’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJ9zJQXl2ml128-TIPRFLg/about) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/FMSHLongIsland). \n“Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the Folk Music Society of Huntington from hosting in-person concerts now\, our board of directors recognizes the importance of music in these challenging times and believes that the show must go on-line\,” said Michael Kornfeld\, the nonprofit organization’s board president. He noted that although there is no admission charge for the concert\, tips for the artists — who have lost many gigs and are unable to tour due to the ongoing health crisis — would be most appreciated. \nJon & FJ and Suzie will be splitting any amounts that are contributed: to these virtual tip jars:\nPayPal: flyinrex@jonshain.com and Venmo: @Jon_Shain. Information about online tipping will also appear on your screens during the concert. \nSuzie Vinnick – a Saskatchewan native transplanted to the Niagara region of Ontario\, Canada – is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice\, impressive guitar and bass chops\, and an engagingly candid performance style. In addition to winning 10 Maple Blues Awards\, she is the recipient of a Canadian Folk Music Award\, a two-time winner in in the blues category of the International Songwriting Competition\, and is a three-time Juno nominee. Earlier in her career\, she received the 2012 CBC Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and was named the 2012 SiriusXM Canada Blues Artist of the Year. Most recently\, she received the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 2019 Special Recognition Award. \nJon Shain\, a Durham\, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter and guitarist\, is the 2019 International Blues Challenge winner in the solo duo category. Shain had the good fortune to learn directly from a number of NC’s older blues players\, and became a member of Big Boy Henry’s backing band. He got his start playing his own music with NC roots rockers Flyin’ Mice. Jon was a finalist (along with FJ) in the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and the 2008 and 2018 winner of the Triangle Blues Society’s Blues Challenge and 2006 winner of NC’s Indy award for Best Folk Act. Besides performing and recording\, Jon teaches Piedmont blues guitar. \nFJ Ventre and Jon began playing music together in 1982 when they met in high school. FJ went on to University of Massachusetts-Lowell\, earning a B.A. in Music Performance and Sound Recording. He remained in the Boston area\, performing in the city’s vibrant music scene. Since relocating to Chapel Hill\, NC in 2000\, FJ has performed with his own group\, The Swang Brothers\, as well as most of the Triangle’s roots acts. In addition to playing bass as a sideman\, he spends his time behind the mixing board\, engineering at his own Good Luck Studio. With Jon\, they have become sought-after producers in the folk/Americana genre and have produced several charting Folk albums over the last few years. \nVideos: \nCrazy ‘Bout Lovin’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hS6Z8BrTXo \nDanger Zone – http://youtu.be/p-58ce8Abxc \nSometimes I Think I Can Fly – http://youtu.be/CRtOWFDAsBU \nSeven Thieves – http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gdaI7Cfa2mM URL:https://fmsh.org/event/suzie-vinnick/ LOCATION:Live-Streaming to Your Home CATEGORIES:Special Events (do not use... use HLC and NOOM instead) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fmsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jon-Shain-FJ-Ventre-Suzie-Vinnick.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR