Links to . . .

. . . a few of our favorite places, events, folks . . . click on name below to go the web sites:

Homespun Occasions (caller Paul Rosenberg) -- Dance caller for Intergenerational family dances, international folk dances, contras and squares, for all occasions. Schools, churches, community and private events. Expertise in working with beginners or those who have never danced -- any age, any event.

Fiddlers' Tour -- Every Week, Tuesday Nights:
Capital District open jam session for all abilities/ages. Plays one month at one spot, then moves to new venue for next month. Traditional-music instruments: fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bodhran & light percussion, bass, etc. Sheet music/books welcome. All ages, abilities.

Dance Flurry Festival -- Traditional dance & music festival held in Saratoga Springs, NY. Held every February, Presidents' Day Weekend. Core dances: contra, swing, latin, English Country, with various international folk dances and dance styles available in both dance sessions and workshops. Music: concerts, performance/styles demos and workshops in many forms. Scheduled Jam sessions, and open jamming. Instrument workshops/lesson/performances. Singing sessions and song/singing workshops. Tickets required for most events, some free concerts and sessions.

Old Songs Festival (Altamont NY) -- folk music & dance festival held last full weekend in June. Camping. Contra dances. Workshops. Concerts Fri, Sat, Sun. Worth every minute!