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Mondays, 3-6 pm EST (8-11 pm UK time)

Virtual Valley Folk Music Zoom Sings

Find out how you can join in here!

We continue hosting a Virtual Valley Folk Sing on Zoom for singers in the folk community, even though are live concerts have resumed. Our aim is to bring some US and UK singers together to sing for each other. You have the advantage of being able to mute your mics and sing and play along at home while your fellow musicians share their favorite tunes. It’s not quite the same as being in the room, but for this trans-Atlantic bunch, it may be a perk of the lockdown to be able to see each other in this way (and one heck of a lot cheaper than a real visit). We chose the 3pm NY / 8pm UK time to suit some people who are not working long hours in the US, while not keeping the UK singers up too late.

 

 

Upcoming Valley Folk concerts:

 

Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2 pm

Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt

Concert at 144 Cedar Street, Corning

In the red-brick UM Church--door on First St.

Sally and Claudia

Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers have been weaving their voices, dulcimers, and guitars together for almost four decades, creating an atmosphere of joy and musical lushness that audiences find so irresistible, they frequently join right in. Their soaring harmonies, fascinating double dulcimer work, and the mix of 6- and 12-string guitars, enhance a mix of original works, traditional tunes, and pieces by fellow contemporary songwriters. More info...

 

Purchase tickets online here!


 

 

WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024, at 7:30 pm

Steve Turner

Concert at 144 Cedar Street, Corning

In the red-brick UM Church--door on First St.

Steve Turner

Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, and he stretches the boundaries of traditional forms. With one of the best voices on the folk scene, he accompanies himself not only on concertina , but also on the cittern, mandolin and tenor banjo. More info...

 

 

Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 7:30 pm

The Tannahill Weavers

Concert at 144 Cedar Street, Corning

In the red-brick UM Church--door on First St.

 

Tannahill Weavers

 

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. As one of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. More info...

 

 

Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:30 pm

Windborne—Songs of Midwinter

Concert at 144 Cedar Street, Corning

In the red-brick UM Church--door on First St.

Windborne

Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, the four share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries. More info...

 

 


Keep checking back for news about more 2024 concerts coming up!

 

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