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Events Page
Every Sunday from 1 PM to ?? - Jamming at the Kellish Farm in a heated barn! Everyone is welcome. A potluck supper is served around 5 pm. Everyone and all types of traditional music are welcome. Come join the family, play, sing along, or just sit in a rocker by the fire and listen. Suggested donation is $2.00 to cover expenses and a dish to pass for the supper.
Most every Thursday: Open Mik Nite, at 7 pm, often hosted by John Cadley. So bring your songs, instruments, voices and John will back you if needed. Come to listen in our cool music barn too....Its all good. Refreshments served. Bring something to share ... Donations accepted. Call 315-682-1578 to confirm.
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All events, unless otherwise noted, take place in the beautiful Music Barn! 3192 Pompey Center Road (1/2 mile North of Rte 20 or 4.4 miles south of Rte 92 in Manlius).
For additional information about our events, call Kathy or Rick at 315-682-1578
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| July 30, 2010 - Friday |
Shannon Wurst / Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose Barn Concert: from Fayetteville, Arkansas - singer/songwriter SHANNON WURST- 2010 Female Singer Songwriter of the Year - Northwest Arkansas Music Award Winner - 2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Finalist -
“If there’s any justice in this musical world, you’ll be hearing a lot more of Shannon Wurst.” – Bluegrass Unlimited |
8 pm
Tickets $8 |
| July 31, 2010 - Saturday |
Tug Hill Symphony Old Fashioned Barn Dance - "The Symphony"
can play round and square dance music, as well as two and three part harmony Bluegrass vocal standards. Their instrumentals include polkas, jigs, and old fiddle tunes...and when you think you've heard it all, Dave will step up and bring the house down with one of his smooth yodels. Charlie Ingersoll, Allen Chrysler, David Willson, Rod Ingersoll and Jeff Ingersoll are "the Symphony!" |
8 pm
Tickets $5
1 kid under 16 free with paying adult |
| August 13, 2010 - Friday |
Farewell Concert: Andrea Asprelli of Boots n' Shorts and Atlantic Flyway Fame - Bittersweet final concert of a member of our music family... Andrea is moving out of state. She has performed in many bands in the CNY area and has been the booking agent here at Kellish Hill Music . She leaves behind a major void in our lives musically and personally. So let's come celebrate at this farewell concert of Andrea with all her music family to give thanks that she touched each of our lives in such a special way that only this talented lady could do. Bands will be announced soon and more details will be a coming . |
8 pm
more details to come |
| August 14, 2010 - Saturday |
Kimberley Fraser - Kimberly Fraser is master of Celtic fiddling, step dancing, and piano from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, where the traditional style has been well preserved. Kimberley has shared the stage with the finest acts in Celtic music, such as Alasdair Fraser, Martin Hayes and Lunasa. Her reputation as a teacher has brought her to conduct workshops at many camps and festivals, including Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Fiddle Camp, the Swannanoa Gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, and The American Festival of Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, Washington to name a few.
Workshops: Intro to Cape Breton Fiddle 4-5pm
In this class we will learn tunes common in the Cape Breton repertoire. We'll look at the elements that characterize this style of fiddling -bowing, grace notes, etc and listen to several prominent Cape Breton players to identify these characteristics in their playing. Tunes will be taught by ear so please bring a recording device. Intermediate/Advanced Cape Breton fiddle 5:30 – 6:30pm This class is will be structured similar to the intro class, the difference being the rate at which students learn. More advanced bowing and embellishments will be covered. Tunes will be taught by ear so please bring a recording device. |
Workshops 4-6:30, Concert 8pm. $20 Workshops, $15 Concert, $30 Both |
| August 15, 2010 - Sunday |
The Hartley Bluegrass Family Band will perform after the regular Sunday potluck dinner -
They are down-to-earth, extremely loving and loveable folks. They connect with people heart to heart. Their music not only gets your foot to stompin', but also puts a smile on your face and sets your soul aglow! The whole family (mom, dad, 5 children) are a pure delight to be with. www.hartleyfamilybluegrass.com |
6 pm
Donations for the band |
| September 8, 2010 |
Private Party |
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| September 25 - 2010 - Saturday |
Drums Among The Hills -POW WOW Come to Kellish Hill Farm for the day. Great entertainment for the family as well as information gathering about Native American Culture. Authentic Native American vendors selling their handmade crafts. Children's activities to include making corn husk dolls, painting rocks with Indian symbols and other learning and fun projects. Come listen to old time story telling.. fascinating for young and old alike. Drum circles will be a going... Indian dancing and music throughout the day and into the night. Food vendors will be catering with different Native foods to sample. Hopefully a Tee Pee will be on exhibit. .For all who come - A day of celebrating Indian heritage and connecting to our Mother Earth.. |
Times TBA
Family Car Load $7 |
| April 9, 2011 - Saturday |
Adam Miller, premier autoharpists, renowned American folksinger and natural-born storyteller is coming back to the farm!. An accomplished folklorist, historian, and song-collector, he has amassed an impressive repertoire of over 5,000 songs. He accompanies his rich, resonant baritone voice with lively fingerpicking acoustic guitar and stunningly beautiful autoharp melodies. In a contemporary musical landscape peopled with singer/songwriters and their often short-lived offerings, his time-honored traditional folksongs and ballads are a breath of fresh air. A masterful entertainer who never fails to get his audience singing along, he has distinguished himself as one of the great interpreters of American folktales and folksongs, and as a performer who appeals to audiences of all ages.
"I have always had a great interest in how folksongs travel through history,
and how history travels through folksongs."
- Adam Miller (Note: this is Kathy's birthday gift!!)
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3:30 PM autoharp workshops 8:00PM Concert Details TBA |
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Past events at the Barn |
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| July 18, 2010 |
Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters: The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic guitarist Roger Williams joined forces a few years ago to explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the Bluegrass vein. Amy is at home singing various musical styles -- country, folk, bluegrass or western swing--branding each song with soulful sincerity. Check out www.amygallatin.com. |
| July 15, 2010 |
Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb concert You all know Loren and his playing. Mark, a friend from New Zealand, just fresh off a performance tour in Europe and Ireland is an amazing guitarist who, believe it or not, plays right along at Loren's level of excellence.
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| July 9, 2010 |
Rachel Eddy and Kristian Herner. Rachel is an old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar player from Morgantown, WV, who has recently re-located to Stockholm, Sweden. She spent 2 months last fall in Germany touring with the Klangwelten music group. After surviving the Swedish winter she's headed back to Germany on a tour with Uncle Earl. She'll be performing with Kristian Herner from the Rockridge Brothers, debuting their first duo album, Chilly Winds!
Rachel has performed in several configurations over the years playing both Old-time and Irish music, including the Morgantown Rounders, The Woodticks, Stewed Mulligan and a trio w/Adam Hurt and Abe Folmsbee.
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| June 16, 2010 |
Atlantic Flyway, Driftwood, and John Cadley and the Lost Boys: One night, 3 fantastic CNY bands! Atlantic Flyway is a progressive acoustic trio with a new take on bluegrass, old-time, and swing classics. Joining them will be Binghamton's string band Driftwood, with traces of early Rock and Roll, Classical, the protest folk of the 60's, American Old Time and the Indie and modern music of today. Topping off the evening with be Syracuse's own John Cadley and the Lost Boys. |
| June 12, 2010 |
Linda McRae; Linda is a Canadian, Juno nominated, Platinum and Gold recording artist. After her tenure as bassist/accordionist/vocalist with Spirit of the West, Linda left the band to resume her solo career and has since released three critically acclaimed Folk/Roots/Americana recordings. In recent years Linda has turned her attention to the history and study of traditional roots music. Linda’s evocative and powerful voice is well supported by her acoustic finger-style and flat-picked rhythm guitar, accordion, clawhammer banjo and Porchboard bass. More info at www.lindamcrae.com/.
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| June 5, 2010 |
The Rusty Doves and Boots n' Shorts; Utica-based Rusty Doves and Syracuse's own Boots n' Shorts split the ticket for an evening of unconventional folk, old-time, bluegrass, and swing. More info at www.myspace.com/rustydoves and www.bootsnshorts.com. |
| June 2, 2010 |
Baby Soda Jazz Band; Baby Soda is one of NYC's premiere New Orleans style jazz bands, and a huge hit with the local swing dance community. They've performed at many prestigious NYC music venues such as the legendary Village Vanguard and the Knitting Factory. More info at http://www.myspace.com/babysodaband. |
| May 26, 2010 |
Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp Workshops and Concert
Two of Michigan’s favorite acts, Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp, embark on a double-tour of the East Coast this May. With complementing styles and diverse instrumentation, these two are sure to provide a great evening of music, from melancholy sweet to foot-stomping grit.
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| May 16, 2010 |
The Lindsey Family at the farm |
| May 15, 2010 |
Hootenanny in the Hills; The first annual Hootenanny in the Hills bluegrass - folk festival showcases the best of CNY’s rising bluegrass, old-time, and folk bands. Grills will be available for BBQ, plenty of space for pickin’ outside, overnight camping available. Lineup includes Atlantic Flyway, Salt City Ramblers, Boots n’ Shorts, the Rusty Doves, Colleen Kattau, and Charley Orlando. Details and schedule TBA |
| May 8, 2010 |
Rolling Hills of Bluegrass Festival with John Cadley and the Lost Boys, The Delaneys, Diamond Someday, Folkstrings, Tired Hands String Band, Tri-County Gospel, Atlantic Flyway, Off the Wall, Lake Effect and Pickup bands. Buzzy's will be catering. |
| April 18, 2010 |
THIS IS A FUND RAISER FOR MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENT TO THE KELLISH FARM MUSIC BARN!
Stephanie, America's Polka Sweetheart and Her Honky Polka Band; Fans of Chicago Style "Honky" Polka Music will be thrilled to know that Stephanie is coming, thanks to Bill Knowlton. Fans of Ethnic American Music, you've GOT to see--and dance to--this great Buffalo Polka sensation. Potluck dinner followed at 6PM. Entrance fee $15.00 for this fun filled day. |
| April 10, 2010 |
NY State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association Spring Fling;
11:00 AM Workshop- NY Traditional Fiddle tunes by David Ruch and Jackie Hobbs. $10.00 fee
1:00 PM Lunch (bring your own).
2:00 PM Jam session for Fiddlers and backup musicians - free and open to the public.
5:00 PM Potluck supper, bring dish to pass
7:00 PM Jammers will play for the Old Time Country Dance. Instruction will be provided so prior experience is not required nor are partners. Dance $4.00 Individuals- $8.00 maximum for family-Pre teens and performers free. |
| April 3, 2010 |
The Vinegar Creek Constituency: VCC's traditional bluegrass instrumentation has proven surprisingly flexible, with a sound that channels the venerable old ghosts of American folk tradition through imaginative, inventive original songs delivered with rock’n’roll intensity. Winners of the 2008 first annual Delfest (as in McCoury, folks) bluegrass band competition and finalists in the 2008 neo-traditional string band contest in Clifftop, WV, the band is spreading their music beyond the cow-speckled Lancaster County cornbelt they call home. Their second all original CD, Angel of the Last Waltz, has just been released.
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| March 21, 2010 |
Bruce Molsky on the Farm: The rumors are true! Kellish Farm is delighted to bring world-renowned old-time musician Bruce Molsky to the stage this spring. Bruce will be leading workshops throughout the day followed by an evening show. Molsky is among the nation's finest traditional musicians, exploring a broad range of musical cultures from Appalachian and Delta Blues to Irish and Eastern European folk music. Bruce has been featured on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companian, NPR's All Things Considered, and BBC radio, and has performed with Mike Seeger, Liz Carroll and John Doyle, Dirk Powell, Kevin Burke, Stuart Duncan, Mark O'Connor, Alaisdar Fraiser, and more. www.brucemolsky.com |
| March 18, 2010 - Thursday |
The Honey Dewdrops: The Honey Dewdrops are a nationally touring and award-winning husband and wife duet who perform fresh, original songs. They were the 2008 A Prairie Home Companion talent show winners as well as finalists in the 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong competition. See their website: www.myspace.com/thehoneydewdrops |
| February 27, 2010 |
Fund raiser for Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Radio Show. Bill's show airs on WCNY Public Radio. WCNY, because its publicly funded, relies on support from the community to keep shows like Bill's on the air. Bill Knowlton's "Bluegrass Ramble" is the oldest bluegrass and acoustic old time country music radio show in the Northeast United States. Bill is entering his 38th year (9pm to midnight (EST) WCNY- FM (91.3) Syracuse, WUNY (89.50 ) Utica, WJNY (90.9) Watertown NY and on the web at www.wcny.org). Local Bluegrass, Folk and Old Time groups will provide the entertainment at the Fund Raiser. There will even be a Polka Band for Bill's (and our) enjoyment!
The lineup includes: John Cadley,Tri Couty Gospel, Lake Effect, Northwater, Andrea and Jason of Atlantic Flyway, Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics, Tug Hill Symphony, Bruce Gerow and Al Piatkowski, McCarthy/Paisley Band, Back to Country, Blue Lightning, Folkstrings, Diamond Someday, Salt Potatoes, Entwyned, Joanne Perry |
| January 29, 2010 |
Musician Weekend Retreat with Nick Piccininni at Kellish Hill Farm Informal picking after Friday night's concert. Workshops for beginner, intermediate and advanced on banjo, mandolin and guitar. Fiddler class at beginner/ intermediate level. Only 3 different classes will be held according to preregistration preferences. Saturday 2 classes in each category morning/afternoon. Saturday night jam/stage time. Stay for the whole time or any part. |
| January 16 , 2010 |
Songwriting workshop hosted by Linda White Informal event held inside our Log House. All are welcomed to come later in the day as well. There will be no charge for this event, however, donations accepted to defray expenses for the farm. |
| December 19, 2009 |
Our Annual Music Family Christmas Party Celebration at the Rolling Hills of Bluegrass-AmericanaMusic all through the day and night. Diamond Someday and Folkstrings will headline the festivities after dinner. Please come celebrate an old fashion Christmas on the farm - devoted to preserving our rich musical history. |
| December 17, 2009 |
2009 Musicians Showcase at Kellish Farm Young up-and-coming Folk, country and Bluegrass, rock, pop and blues acts take the stage at Kellish Farm. Including the duo, The Young Folks, straight from the United Kingdom. |
| November 13, 2009 |
Swing Night with Shotgun Party & Rusty Doves at the Rolling Hills of Bluegrass-Americana - Austin-based trio Shotgun Party headlines this Swing Night, with their "post-modern rockabilly" blend of blues, country, bluegrass and depression era swing, with Hot Club of Cowtown sensibilities. Kicking off the night will be Utica's The Rusty Doves, cooking up a seamless blend of old and new, with musical selections from many genres spanning all decades since the 1920s. Music samples and more at www.myspace.com/kellishfarm |
| October 24, 2009 |
Halloween Bash on the Hill: Featuring music by Atlantic Flyway, doing what they do best. Go crazy in the night!!! Contra dance and, weather permitting, haunted hayride and bonfire. Prize for best costume. |
| September 4, 2009 |
Seminar on Downforce Guitar: the revolutionary new easy way to play the guitar, presented by David Corcoran |
| August 15, 2009 |
Rolling Hills of Bluegrass Festival: Atlantic Flyway, Diamond Someday, John Cadley and the Lost Boys, Folkstrings, Lake Effect, Off the Wall and the New North Country Troubadours. |
| August 14, 2009 |
Contra/barn dance with Harvey Nusbaum and the Salt Potatoes |
| July 26, 2009 |
Song Miners annual picnic: this will be a good time for both our regular crowd of jammers and the Song Miners to mingle at our joint picnic. |
| July 24 - 26, 2009 |
33 Annual Cranberry Dulcimer Autoharp Gathering: |
| July 11, 2009 |
Folk Concert and Oldies Dance on the Hill
Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics playing. |
| June 21, 2009 |
The Lindsey Family: our dear friends, now from Kentucky, came back to entertain us. This is one of the most talented family bands around! |
| June 20, 2009 |
Rachel Eddy with Tired Hands Stringband: Rachel is from Morgantown, West Virginia. Rachel will also be conducting guitar, clawhammer banjo and fiddle workshops on Saturday afternoon between 2-5 pm. |
| June 19, 2009. Friday |
Tired Hands String Band contra/barn dance with Bob Nicholson calling |
| June 16, 2009 |
Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike in concert on the Hill: They will do individual lessons during the early afternoon for bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, clawhammer banjo, 5 string banjo, dobro, and vocals. This can be done in one or in group session. Check out their website www.valeriesmithonline.com to see their bluegrass style. We are honored to have such a group appear on our stage. |
| June 13, 2009 |
2nd Annual Gospel Fest: A full day of Gospel Music featuring: Gospel Way, Diamond Someday, Lake Effect Bluegrass, the Fuhrmans, Tri County Bluegrass, the Ingersoll Family Band, Father John, & others. Jamming encouraged after last performance. |
| May 30, 2009 |
Second Annual Festival of Folk Music: Featuring: Folkstrings, John Cadley and John Price, Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics, Alan Sokaloski, Father John, Off the Wall, The Selkirk Band, John O'Hara and Caz, and the Syracuse Song Miners. Jamming all day. |
| April 26, 2009 |
Rick's 50th Birthday celebration: after the regular Sunday jam and pot luck dinner: John Cadley and the Lost Boys will be entertaining |
| April 25, 2009 |
Nancy Brown's 75th Birthday Gospel Bash: Birthday cards only. Gospel Way will be playing. Birthday cake and refreshments served. |
| April 18, 2009 |
Central NY Bluegrass Association presents Boots 'n Shorts on the Hill |
| March 28, 2009 |
Spring Has Sprung on the Hill Dance: Harvey Nusbaum and The Usual Suspects Barn Dance |
| March 21, 2009 |
Winter's Last Hurrah: Lake Effect and the New North Country Troubadours |
| March 7, 2009 |
John Cadley and the Lost boys on the Hill. |
| February 20, 2009 |
The Pompey Hill Chill Dance: Harvey Nusbaum and the Salt Potatoes Barn dance |
| January 31, 2009 |
Jack Frost Blast: Andrea and Jason, from Boots and Shorts, and The New North Country Troubadours, with Charlie Ingersoll on bass. Barndance at 9:30. |
| December 28, 2008 |
Norris Bennett (see above) will attend our regular Sunday jam. Come and jam with this legend from NYC. |
| December 27, 2008 |
A night with Norris Bennett from the Ebony Hillbillies, hailing from NYC to have a jam and talk get together. Norris's music is a blending of music.The Ebony Hillbillies is a NYC string band that navigates the ebony and irony that is America. This is living history to be shared with Central NY. This is our roots. Norris has been on the music scene since the 50's. He is our heritage. |
| December 20, 2008 |
Christmas party with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 pm - Entertainment by Boots n' Shorts (www.bootsnshorts.com) and Folkstrings (www.folkstrings.net). There will also be a contra-dance!
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| December 6, 2008 |
English Country Dance run by the Syracuse Country Dancers. Features David Smukler doing the calling and music provided by Eileen Nicholson, Jane Knoeck and Laurel Sharp. |
November 22, 2008 |
Thanksgiving Barn Dance featuring Harvey Nusbaum and the Salt Potatoes with Sarah Van Norstand as the caller |
| October 25, 2008 |
The Halloween Ball at the Kellish Farm, starring Harvey Nusbaum and the Salt Potatoes. |
| October 18, 2008 |
Fall Bluegrass Festival with Off the Wall |
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Fund Raiser for Kellish Hill Farm Music Barn/Talent Show, with Boots 'n Shorts and many others |
| September 27, 2008 |
Comin' Home, starring Diamond Someday and Folk Strings. |
| September 13, 2008 |
Midsummer Night of Bluegrass with John Cadley and The Lost Boys. |
| September 6, 2008 |
Celebration of the 11th anniversary of Common Threads Radio Show hosted by Larry Hoyt, with Black Eyed Susies,
Off the Wall, and
Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics. |
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