WPSU Folk Calendar
Linda Littleton
public radio station. The calendar is read on the air during
WPSU's Folk Show, which airs at the following times:
Saturday 6AM-11AM
Sunday 8AM-11AM
Wednesday 8PM-11PM
Where possible, I've included a phone number you may call for more
information on each event.
If you have information you'd like included in the calendar, send
it to me at l...@psuvm.psu.edu.
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The Acoustic Brew Coffeehouse presents presents LOU and PETER BERRYMAN
at 7:30 on Saturday, April 9. Lou and Peter Berryman write songs that
offer humorous and fresh perspectives on the human condition. The
local group 3-D BETTY will open the show.
On Saturday, April 23 the Acoustic Brew presents JAMIE WATSON with
original and traditional folk, bluegrass, old-timey, and country music.
According to one reviewer, "Jamie's considerable banjo and guitar
playing can't hide what a fine songwriter he is".
Other performers at the Acoustic Brew this season will be:
Tom Taylor May 7
Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen Jun 4
All Acoustic Brew performances are held at the Center for WellBeing
in Lemont. Some shows sell out, so if you plan to attend, it's
recommended that you purchase tickets in advance at Svoboda's Books or
The Daily Grind in State College.
(John Walls 867-2358 or Mel DeYoung 238-8048)
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SUSAN KEMPER and ANDY TOLINS will perform swing, jazz, and tin pan alley
at Spat's Cafe at 9:00 on Friday, April 8. Admission is free.
(237-2977)
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Stoney's Posthouse Tavern presents the HOUSE BAND in a performance
Celtic music on Sunday, April 10 at 7PM. Tickets are available at
Tower of Glass or at the door.
Also coming to Stoney's will be JONATHAN EDWARDS on Wednesday, April 27
at 7:30.
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LINDA LITTLETON of Simple Gifts and RACHEL HALL of the Bellamyra Trio
present a free performance at Kern Graduate Center on campus at noon on
Monday, April 11. This new duo plays Scandinavian, Celtic, and Slavic
music on violin, piano and concertina. (238-8048)
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Also appearing at Kern Graduate Center will be RED APPLE JUICE with
a program of swingin' bluegrass at noon on Friday, April 15. Bring
your lunch or buy it there. (237-2977)
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KUKARUZA, a bluegrass band from Russia, presents a free performance at
the HUB at 8:00 on Thursday, April 14. This performance is part of the
HUB distinctive styles series.
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MALCOLM DALGLISH will perform at Penn College in Williamsport on
Saturday, April 23; and EMMY LOU HARRIS will perform there on Sunday,
April 24. On Friday, May 13, ALISON KRAUS comes to Williamsport.
Williamsport is about an hour northeast of State College.
(615/327-4646 for Alison Kraus; 717/327-4763 for others)
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An open JAM SESSION will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 in the
Gallery Lounge on the main floor of the HUB on campus. Folk musicians
of all instruments and abilities are welcome. (Tom 237-5805)
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The HOT MAMAS play contemporary folk and acoustic music every Tuesday
night at Cafe 210 and every Thursday night at the SURF CLUB in State
College.
ANDY TOLINS and the TRIPLE-A BLUES BAND play jugband country blues
every Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 at Zeno's. Admission is free.
SUSAN KEMPER plays at Cafe Gourmet most Sundays at 2:30. Admission is
free, and all ages are welcome.
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The Nittany Scottish Country Dancers dance every Tuesday evening at 7:30
at the Easterly Parkway Elementary School. No partner is needed, and
dancers should wear soft-soled shoes.
(Catherine Grigor 237-5447, or Mary Brown & John Collins 234-6940)
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The Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association sponsors CONTRA
DANCES at Radio Park Elementary School. The next dance will be held at
8:00 on Saturday, April 30 with Maureen Vivino (from Ithaca) calling to
the music of Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes. The final dance of the season
will be May 20. (Paula 466-7758)
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We have several listings in the HARRISBURG area ......
Brian McNeill Saturday, April 9
Jay Ungar with Molly Mason Friday, April 22
Cindy Mangsen with Steve Gillette Saturday, May 14
(Susquehanna Folk Music Society 717/236-1277)
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***** Coming to the PHILADELPHIA area in the next month are:
Sweet Honey in the Rock 04/08 212/274-1948
Lou & Peter Berryman 04/10 215/386-1640
Magical Strings 04/14 215/862-5981
Tom Chapin 04/15 212/924-7934
Sally Rogers 04/16 215/563-6447
Helicon 04/20 410/539-8433
Ranch Romance 04/23 206/545-7375
U. Utah Phillips 04/24 215/386-1640
Rosalie Sorrels (so-RELLS) 04/27 215/862-5981
***** In BETHLEHEM you can hear:
C.J. Chenier 04/07 215/867-2390
Sweet Honey in the Rock 04/09 215/250-5010
Austin Lounge Lizards 04/23 215/867-2390
Flor de Cana (Floor de KAHN-yuh) 04/21 Lafayette Coll
04/26 Moravian Acad
***** and in WILKES-BARRE, there's:
Mick Moloney with Eugene O'Donnell 04/29 ???/675-8843
***** Coming to INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA is:
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women 04/12 301/587-1135
***** and in PITTSBURGH, we have:
John Hartford 04/08 615/327-4646
Sweet Honey in the Rock 04/16 412/281-1533
***** Appearing in the BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON area are:
Lou & Peter Berryman 04/11? 301/270-9090
David Grisman Quintet 04/13 703/938-2404
Magical Strings 04/15 410/922-5210
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women 04/16 410/366-1959
Anne Hills & Michael Smith 04/16 703/281-2228
Tom Chapin 04/16 212/924-7934
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer 04/16 202/857-7700
Carla Sciaky (see-AH-kee) 04/18 301/270-9090
04/20 703/522-4248
04/21 410/381-2460
Norman & Nancy Blake 04/21 703/938-2404
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason 04/21 202/857-7700
Steve Key 04/22 800/461-3648
Ranch Romance 04/22 206/545-7375
Linda Littleton
public radio station. The calendar is read on the air during
WPSU's Folk Show, which airs at the following times:
Saturday 6AM-11AM
Sunday 8AM-11AM
Wednesday 8PM-11PM
Where possible, I've included a phone number you may call for more
information on each event.
If you have information you'd like included in the calendar, send
it to me at l...@psuvm.psu.edu.
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Celtic/folk guitarist EL McMEEN will perform and give a workshop at the
Music Academy, 519 West College Avenue in State College THIS AFTERNOON
(4/16) at 1:00.
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ANDES MANTA, an Ecuadoran group that plays folk music from the Andes,
presents a free performance Friday, April 22 at 7:30 in Pollock Commons
on campus.
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SUSAN KEMPER and ANDY TOLINS will perform swing, jazz, and tin pan alley
at Spat's Cafe at 9:00 on Friday, April 22. Admission is free.
(237-2977)
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The Acoustic Brew Coffeehouse presents presents JAMIE WATSON on
Saturday, April 23 at 7:30. Jamie plays original and traditional folk,
bluegrass, old-timey, and country music. According to one reviewer,
"Jamie's considerable banjo and guitar playing can't hide what a fine
songwriter he is".
Other performers at the Acoustic Brew this season will be:
Tom Taylor May 7
Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen Jun 4
All Acoustic Brew performances are held at the Center for WellBeing
in Lemont. Some shows sell out, so if you plan to attend, it's
recommended that you purchase tickets in advance at Svoboda's Books or
The Daily Grind in State College.
(John Walls 867-2358 or Mel DeYoung 238-8048)
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MALCOLM DALGLISH will perform at Penn College in Williamsport on
Saturday, April 23; and EMMY LOU HARRIS will perform there on Sunday,
April 24. On Friday, May 13, ALISON KRAUS comes to Williamsport.
Williamsport is about an hour northeast of State College.
(615/327-4646 for Alison Kraus; 717/327-4763 for others)
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An open JAM SESSION will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 in the
Gallery Lounge on the main floor of the HUB on campus. Folk musicians
of all instruments and abilities are welcome. (Tom 237-5805)
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Stoney's Posthouse Tavern presents JONATHAN EDWARDS on Wednesday,
April 27 at 7:30.
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The music of JAY UNGAR and MOLLY MASON will be featured in the movie
"Brother's Keeper", which will air on WPSX-TV on Monday, May 2 at 9:00,
as part of the "American Playhouse" series.
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The HOT MAMAS play contemporary folk and acoustic music every Tuesday
night at Cafe 210 in State College.
ANDY TOLINS and the TRIPLE-A BLUES BAND play jugband country blues
every Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 at Zeno's. Admission is free.
SUSAN KEMPER plays at Cafe Gourmet most Sundays at 2:30. Admission is
free, and all ages are welcome.
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The Nittany Scottish Country Dancers dance every Tuesday evening at 7:30
at the Easterly Parkway Elementary School. No partner is needed, and
dancers should wear soft-soled shoes.
(Catherine Grigor 237-5447, or Mary Brown & John Collins 234-6940)
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The Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association sponsors CONTRA
DANCES at Radio Park Elementary School. The next dance will be held at
8:00 on Saturday, April 30 with Maureen Vivino (from Ithaca) calling to
the music of Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes. The final dance of the season
will be May 20. (Paula 466-7758)
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We have several listings in the HARRISBURG area ......
Jay Ungar with Molly Mason Friday, April 22
Cindy Mangsen with Steve Gillette Saturday, May 14
(Susquehanna Folk Music Society 717/236-1277)
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***** Coming to the PHILADELPHIA area in the next month are:
Helicon 04/20 410/539-8433
Ranch Romance 04/23 206/545-7375
U. Utah Phillips 04/24 215/386-1640
Rosalie Sorrels (so-RELLS) 04/27 215/862-5981
Laurie Lewis 05/05 512/447-0544
Bill Morrissey 05/07 215/574-2900
***** In BETHLEHEM you can hear:
U. Utah Phillips 04/20 610/867-2390
Flor de Cana (Floor de KAHN-yuh) 04/21 Lafayette Coll
04/26 Moravian Acad
Austin Lounge Lizards 04/23 215/867-2390
Norman & Nancy Blake 05/10 610/867-2390
***** In WILKES-BARRE, there's:
Mick Moloney with Eugene O'Donnell 04/29 ???/675-8843
***** and in PITTSBURGH, we have:
Fairfield Four 05/19 615/327-4646
*** Coming to ERIE is:
Garnet Rogers 04/29 313/995-9066
***** In the HAGERSTOWN/WINCHESTER area, you can see:
Cormac McCarthy 04/29? 301/739-5265
Lynn Morris Band 05/01 615/327-4646
***** Appearing in the BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON area are:
Carla Sciaky (see-AH-kee) 04/18 301/270-9090
04/20 703/522-4248
04/21 410/381-2460
Norman & Nancy Blake 04/21 703/938-2404
Jay Ungar with Molly Mason 04/21 202/857-7700
Steve Key 04/22 800/461-3648
Ranch Romance 04/22 206/545-7375
Helicon 04/23 410/539-8433
disappear fear 04/23 704/545-3336
04/29 704/545-3336
Flor de Cana (Floor de KAHN-yuh) 04/23 703/938-2404
04/25 Friends Schl
Richard Thompson 04/24 Lisner Aud.
Cormac McCarthy 04/28 410/381-2460
Alison Krauss 04/29 703/938-2404
Harvey Reid 04/29 410/922-5210
Trapezoid 05/01 Smithsonian-Baird Aud.