Second Americana Music Festival weekend
Friday, May 18: Kick Off Concert...a great night of music. Nancy Maliwesky and Kathleen Gallagher Alaniz will open our Kickoff Friday Night Americana Festival. featuring the Hamilton Ramblers // Folk Strings // Dusty Pascal. Folk Strings will take us back to the Music in its early stages of the 60’s and 70’s. Then we will experience the present day prolific Folk story teller Dusty Pascal...great to hear the music and stories that bridges Folk Music of then and now. Other talented local musicians will join in. Great way to start our Festival !

Sunday, May 20: Gospel Day Anyone wanting to take the stage during this day long event please signup for it. Slots are already being booked for it. Originals or Old Time Standard Gospel tunes appreciated. Band folks, Pickup Bands or individuals welcomed. Come celebrate with our music family and have alot of fun doing it ! Plenty of jamming areas will be set up around the farm. Pot luck supper at 5 pm. Please bring something to pass around . You can have up to 45 minutes stage time for your set. Plan on playing and listening way into the night.

All 3 days will be catered by Knoxie’s Pub and Restaurant with chicken BBQ and all the fixings

Our thanks again for grant funding from the Cultural Resource Council of Onondaga County. Thank you as well to Plank Road Magazine, a sponsor again this year, providing advertising in their stylish magazine. Thank you Publisher Steve Simon...contact Steve directly at ssimon@plankroadmag.com

Ryan McGiver and Jessie Smith in Concert - Kellish Hill Farm is proud to have this fine duo perform here, made possible in part by support from CNY Chapter of the Irish American Cultural Institute, Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant, CNY Irish Cultural Society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 2 Syracuse. The duo features an all-star and eclectic mixture of traditional and Indie-folk music. Fiddle player, Jesse Smith was born into a musical family. His mother Donna Long has recorded and performed with, most notably, Brendan Mulvihill and the American-based band, Cherish the Ladies. His dad John sings and plays the guitar. Jesse grew up immersed in the Irish music tradition having spent his childhood surrounded by many of the great Irish American musicians. Ryan McGiver’s debut album, ‘Troubled in Mind’, is a Indie-folk record of imaginative musical interpretations of old Appalachian ballads. Co-produced by Shahzad Ismaily (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Marc Ribot), the collaboration results in a spiritual, often meditative music, with a haunting quality that draws from sources as diverse as Buell Kazee, Levi Smith, Annie Watson, Washington Phillips, Neil Driscoll and Randy Newman.

John Wolford with special guest Brian Coyne Lodge Concert - An evening of solo acoustic original music by John Wolford (and maybe a little Neil Young thrown in). John is excited about adding Brian to this show. He brings an energy level and emotion to his music that you don't want to miss. His twists on cover songs will have your feet tapping and his originals will leave you wanting more. John W. has such an insightful way with his music . This promises to be just as magical as John’s last years Lodge concert turned out. Refreshments provided

Whispering Tree in concert - Over the past six years, classically trained vocalist Eleanor Kleiner and French bassist Elie Brangbour have traveled the world on an adventure that began when the two met at the London Center of Contemporary Music in 2004. Deli Magazine called them "one of the most talented duos to take the stage in NYC" and Keyboard Magazine says they "tastily combine wistful folk, mellow rock and pinches of gypsy jazz and bluegrass into a compelling compilation of tightly written tunes." They have been showcased twice at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and won first place in the Songdoor International Songwriting Competition. We're pleased to have them come to Kellish Hill Farm. For the latest news, blog posts, gig dates, pictures and more check them out!

Georges Pro Sound presents American Guitar Masters: Peter Janson and Larry Pattis, at the Kellish Hill Farm - These master guitar players have toured the world with their music. Larry Pattis is named one of the “Top 10 Best Acoustic Music Artists of the Decade” by the International Acoustic Music Awards. Peter Janson is a “gifted acoustic fingerstyle guitar player” (Dirty Linen), and the winner of the “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” in the 2006 NAR Lifestyle Music Award. These two guitarists coming together at Kellish Hill Farm will be the guitar playing event of the year. www.AmericanGuitarMasters.com

Sesquicentennial Blue and Grey Ball - You are cordially invited to a commemorative gala acknowledging the hard times that were endured by the people of the United States of America. Commemorating the memory of the soldiers who fought in the war. During the most stressful event in our History the Civil War. The Ball shall be a New York State Old Tyme Fiddler’s Association Fund Raiser. Mister Keith Hunt will be the respected caller for the evening. Please get “gussied up “ and try to dress in period attire. Contact Keith Hunt for further information. Website for their association is www.nysotfa.com.

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Kellish Farm for an afternoon Grateful Dead guitar workshop - Bring the music of the Grateful Dead to your guitar in this one-day workshops taught by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, based on his new Homespun DVD Learn Seven Grateful Dead Classics for Acoustic Guitar. http://www.jeffreypepperrodgers.com/New/Dead-events.html

JPR Trio with Josh Dekaney & Wendy Ramsay in concert at Kellish Hill - Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers has been pursuing his twin passions for words and music since he was a teenager. After a stint as a freelance editor and writer for San Francisco Chronicle, Psychology Today, and other publications, he became the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine in 1990.

Dar Williams at the Farm: A Family Friendly Event - Redhouse, in conjunction with the Kellish Farm brings this favorite among the adult-alternative set. Dar Williams has a unique voice that can dance from lyrical and ethereal to playful and gritty. Her lyrics are funny, sharp, lively and fresh, yet they include thoughtful insight into life, the environment, gender and other complex issues. Williams is a literate singer-songwriter with a genuine gift as a storyteller. She weaves word-poems with a catchy beat and a catchy tune. She has been described as a synthesis of the Indigo Girls, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez.

First Annual American Music Festival at Kellish Hill Farm - A festival to celebrate all the local talented musicians in the area and the varied music types as well for our community to enjoy. For the people and by the people. We grow music on the farm.

This is big folks! Lizzy Long and Little Roy Lewis !!!! in a concert to kick off our First American Music Festival July 22nd thru the 24th 2011 here at Kellish Hill Farm. Little Roy Lewis was a member of the Lewis Family, the legendary bluegrass gospel group that retired in 2009. Instrumentally Little Roy is one of the most talented banjo and guitar players in the music business. In June 2009 Little Roy teamed up musically with multi talented daughter Lizzy Long. Lizzy plays fiddle, guitar, banjo and alternates between these instruments. We do love our Bluegrass roots so check out  their web site at www.littleroyandlizzy.com.

Donna Colton and the Troublemakers are a tangle of many genres; Acoustic Rock/Folk/Pop/Alt Country with a touch of Blues. They are based out of Central New York and play clubs, small theaters and do the “Gazebo Tour” in the summer.With five CD’s to their credit, they write and record their own songs and have been nominated and won various music awards. They are lucky enough to know other local songwriters who have let them record their tunes as well. Great to see these two acts come together at Kellish Hill Farm for one night of entertainment at its finest.

Rise to the Occasion: Kellish Hill Fund Raiser - Come on out for the day to support a grass roots organization, the Kellish Hill Music Farm. Help raise funds for necessary improvements for our big July event: the First Annual American Music Festival July 22nd-24th 2011. We honor our local musicians and the different styles of music they play. Please come on out and support our endeavors ...raising funds to keep the music flowing on this Hill. Please bring a dish for the pot luck dinner served at 6 pm.

We are going to have 2 stages happening Saturday afternoon, one in the music barn and other under tents out front in our park setting area. Performing will be: Bells and Motley, Pond Creek Bog Stompers, Mark Sostrin, Jeanne Daily, Kathy Kellish, Mark Matthews, Charley Orlando, Ironwood, Jeffrey Pepper Rogers, Wendy Ramsay, Josh Dekaney, Jeff & Judy Stanton,  Eileen Rose, Dana Cooke, Greg Hoover, Humble Bones, John Cadley & Cathy Wenthen, Salt Potatoes, John Price, Dusty Pascal and Dan, FolkStrings, Diamond Someday, Patty and Henry Jankiewicz, Irish Sessions, Salt City Ramblers, Tug Hill Symphony, Larry Hoyt, Tumbleweed Gumbo, Colleen Kattau and John Wolford.

Central New York Bluegrass Association Benefit - help the CNYBA continue to promote Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music. Join in a great day of music and fun for the whole family! Please support this benefit by coming out, donating prizes, bringing a snack, and spreading the word! Contact Joy A Crouch at Antionet1@aol.com or call 315-593-1646 or cell: 315-529-4142. Bands playing are the Delaney Brothers, John Cadley and the Lost Boys, Boots 'n Shorts, Salt City Ramblers, Lake Effect Bluegrass, and the Marcellus Jammers. Spaghetti Dinner included. Consider bringing your camper and staying overnight for the Kellish Farm Jam the next day...always a lot of fun! http://cnyba.com

Open Mik/Jam opened by Coincidence Maybe - Coincidence Maybe will open the Open Mik with their music for the first hour of the night.Coincidence Maybe's mix of acoustic instruments with intense song structures creates an environment in which the listener can take a moment to listen to ideas behind the songs and find the story in the lyrics. Based around the lives and spiritual relationships of the group, the band hopes to provide a realistic witness about living the Christian life and the struggles, joys and even failures that come with it.

Salt City Ramblers, Charley Orlando, and Atlantic Flyway Performing at Kellish Hill Farm - The Kellish Hill music barn is going to be hopping with acoustic Americana music! Fiddler Andrea Asprelli is back in town for a one night-only guest appearance, and will be kicking off the show with a special performance from Atlantic Flyway. Singer-songwriter and bandleader Charley Orlando will be giving audiences an intimate solo acoustic show of his nationally performed originals, as well as some well placed cover tunes. Rounding out the night will be the new and improved Salt City Ramblers, featuring Steve Scuteri and Jason Borisoff on guitars and vocals, Ben Lane on mandolin, Blake Propst on the bass fiddle, and the sharp-dressed Josh Seitz on the five-string banjo. Get your nose out of the books for the night and shake loose!

Tumbleweed Gumbo Band and the Rosebud Ramblers Barn Dance - Tumbleweed Gumbo goes for the lively and soulful, so it's no contradiction that they play Cajun two-steps, Irish and Cape Breton reels, and heartbreak tunes that you might have heard on a 1950's juke box in Eastern Kentucky. Extra treat is the Rosebud Ramblers with David Smuckler calling contra and square dances during this lively evening of entertainment!

Folkies Night with Alan Taylor and Two Feet Short Band Concert: This is going to be a treat to hear these two acts coming together to grace our stage here at Kellish Hill Farm. These fine musicians Alan, Jim and Don are from the area.They have been playing for years many gifted songs from the likes of John Denver, Peter Paul and Mary and other great songs from other great Folk artists that are so dear to our hearts.

Katie Quicks Concert on the Hill: This Chicago born singer/songwriter (now a resident of Nashville, TN) has award-winning original songs that are so good, they are seemingly genre-less. Her music has been featured on stations that play rock, pop, folk, blues, and country, allowing exposure to audiences of all musical tastes. Her brilliantly pure, powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence have given this gifted performer the ability to win over any audience, whether in an intimate acoustic setting or rocking out on a major festival stage with a full band. Opening act for Katie will be Donna Mucks. Donna is a local song writer, story teller musician that possesses a beautiful delivery with her heartfelt songs. This concert will be a musical treat for all that attend

Distant Drums in the Rolling Hills: Native American Festival featuring the Blues Native Band, Cornbread. 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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central NY Bluegrass Association presents Boots 'n Shorts on the Hill

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.

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!

The Halloween Ball at the Kellish Farm, starring Harvey Nusbaum and the Salt Potatoes.

Fund Raiser for Kellish Hill Farm Music Barn/Talent Show, with Boots 'n Shorts and many others

Comin' Home, starring Diamond Someday and Folk Strings.

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.