GC sing tonight; Port session Wed; GGG this weekend; round sing next Tue
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Jeff Keller
May 19, 2026, 2:27:23 PMMay 19
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It's folk festival season! You can find details about these and more on the calendar at BostonSongSessions.org:
This weekend: GottaGetGon in Ballston Spa, NY
May 29-31: People's Music Network summer gathering in Groton, MA
June 12-14: CT Sea Music Festival in Essex, CT
June 26-28: Old Songs in Altamont, NY
Tue May 19, 7-9pm: Growing Center Outdoor Pub Sing
Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA
If you don't have a Somerville parking permit, you can park on Highland Ave and walk down. Come sing in-person, outdoors, in a beautiful setting! We'll have a propane fire pit and marshmallows to toast. Other snacks are welcome.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Because singing is a relatively high-risk activity, we ask that people attend only if vaccinated, boosted, and symptom-free. Anyone may lead a song, but no-one is obliged to. Drinking songs and sea chanteys always go over well, but anything with a good, singable chorus will be appreciated.
If you don't have a Somerville parking permit, you can park on Highland Ave and walk down. Come sing in-person, outdoors, in a beautiful setting! We'll have a propane fire pit and marshmallows to toast. Other snacks are welcome.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Because singing is a relatively high-risk activity, we ask that people attend only if vaccinated, boosted, and symptom-free. Anyone may lead a song, but no-one is obliged to. Drinking songs and sea chanteys always go over well, but anything with a good, singable chorus will be appreciated.
Wed May 20, 7:30-10:30pm: Port Session in Newburyport
The Port Tavern, 84 State St, Newburyport, MA
"Join The Portermen for an evening of merrymaking whilst singing sea shanties and folk songs from the British Isles, North America and beyond. This is an open singing session and all are welcome to join in a rousing chorus, lead a song or just listen and enjoy! Acoustic instruments are also welcome to accompany your song!"
Fri-Mon May 22-25: GottaGetGon Folk Festival
Where: The Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, NY
https://www.pickingandsinging.org/gottagetgon2025
Where: The Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, NY
https://www.pickingandsinging.org/gottagetgon2025
The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly camping folk music festival put on by the volunteers of the Pick-in' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day Weekend since 1970. It welcomes adults, teens, and children to enjoy a weekend sharing music and friendship.
Four headliners will offer formal concerts and workshops. Everyone participates in casual jamming on the campgrounds throughout the festival. All concerts and workshops are under cover in 4H buildings and pavilions so it’s on, rain or shine.
Four headliners will offer formal concerts and workshops. Everyone participates in casual jamming on the campgrounds throughout the festival. All concerts and workshops are under cover in 4H buildings and pavilions so it’s on, rain or shine.
Tue May 26, 7-9pm: Round Sing (w/ potluck at 6)
Where: 61 Hanconck St, Somerville, MA
RSVP to bethk...@gmail.com if you DO plan to attend -- esp. if interested in pre-sing potluck at 6. (You are welcome to attend even if you don't RSVP, though!)
EMAIL LIST:If you would like to be added to the list, please add your name on the EMAIL tab in our Rounds document. You'll find lyrics and links to demonstrations of the rounds in the "Music and Lyrics" tab. The email list is the only way in which we will send notifications about last-minute changes or cancellations. As usual, snacks to share are strictly optional.
RSVP to bethk...@gmail.com if you DO plan to attend -- esp. if interested in pre-sing potluck at 6. (You are welcome to attend even if you don't RSVP, though!)
EMAIL LIST:If you would like to be added to the list, please add your name on the EMAIL tab in our Rounds document. You'll find lyrics and links to demonstrations of the rounds in the "Music and Lyrics" tab. The email list is the only way in which we will send notifications about last-minute changes or cancellations. As usual, snacks to share are strictly optional.
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