Gotta Get Gon

The Pick’n’ & Sing’n’ Gather’n’
Folk Music Festival
--- program --May 23,24,25, 2014
All Concerts in the 4H Building
Gotta
Get
Gon
Gail
(fully covered & weatherproof)
Saratoga County Fairgrounds
Ballston Spa, NY
Friday, May 23, 2014
3:00 p.m., Gates open
6:45 p.m., Pot Luck Dinner, share a dish
8:00 p.m., New Folks Concert
Saturday, May 24
3
10:25 a.m., Sampler Concert
1:15 - 5:00 p.m., Concerts & Workshops
6:15-7:50 p.m., Swing Jam
8:00 - 10:30 p.m., Family Barn Dance
Sunday, May 25
9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Concerts & Workshops
4:15 - 6:00 p.m., Open Stage
7:15 - 8:00 p.m., PSG sing
After dusk, A cappella Sing
Monday, breaking camp - out by 1:30 p.m.
Molly Andrews, Michael Jerome Browne,
Gina Forsyth, The Murphy Beds, ...
5/20/14
Featuring:
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Featured Performers
Molly Andrews
The granddaughter of coal miners in Bluefield, WV, Molly’s lineage trails deep into
pre-revolutionary southwest Virginia & North
Carolina, and she has a natural affinity for the
old songs.
Molly employs intuition and versatility as a
traditional a cappella and interpretive singer,
multi-instrumentalist and songsmith, for the
edification & enjoyment of all concerned.
Gina Forsyth
New Orleans-based award-winning
singer/songwriter, known for her
wizardry on fiddle and guitar - with
an alto as unique as it is soulful,
unpretentious songs that cut straight
to the heart, and a wicked sense of
humor.
Special Performers
Pete Sutherland,
Chris Krag,
Mikaela Moore,
Oliver Scanlon
Ivy Sheppard,
David Sheppard,
Sarah Osborne
South Carolina Broadcasters
Alex Smith
The Irregulars
Low ‘n Lonesome
Phil Drum and
Rob Adkins
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Featured Performers
The Murphy Bed
... (Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O’Leary)
Jefferson is a guitarist and singer
from Brooklyn, NY. In 2013, he and
songwriter Anais Mitchell released
Child Ballads, a collection of new adaptations of British folk songs which won
a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award.
Eamon started playing Irish music in
Dublin. When he moved to NYC, he
immersed himself in the city’s traditional music scene, traveling & performing
with great players in Irish music.
Expect close harmonies… and gorgeous instrumental lines.
Michael Jerome Browne
Blues, Old Time, Cajun, Country, Soul
and Swing. Roots music is the music he
sings & plays with guitars, banjos, fiddle,
mandolin and harmonica.
Hear a wide repertoire of all variety of
songs. Songs that are traditional, original
and interpreted. Michael was born in South
Bend, Indiana but now lives in Montreal,
Canada.
The Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’ is a not-for-profit organization formed in
1967 to promote, encourage, perpetuate, and preserve folk singing as an individual, family, and group activity. You are invited to become a member. See Lori
Spoor or Bruce Pomeroy. Jack Kilrain is President.
Amanda Fry
MC Friday night
Bill Kelsey
co-coordinator
Bill Spence
PSG sing
Dave Crump
Swing, Swing, Swing
Bev Seinberg
newcomers host
Schedule of Concer
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Friday
23-May-2014
6:45 p.m. - 7:45 Pot Luck Dinner
see fairgrounds
- bring some goodies to share - Performers just bring yourselves.
8:00 – 9:50 New Folks Concert (4H Main Bldg)
Performers: Alex Smith, The Irregulars (VT), South Carolina Broadcasters MC: Amanda Fry
Saturday 24-May-2014
10:25 a.m. – 12:15 Sampler Concert @ 4H Bldg (please be on time,
bring a folding chair if you can; low chairs in front)
– All featured performers, Host/MC Don Burger
• after the sampler -
Special welcome/workshop for newcomers to the GottaGetGon
@ 4H main building, Host: Bev Seinberg
- - - - Lunch break - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (see pg 6&7 , if you didn’t bring food)
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 Concert * - The Murphy Beds
(Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O’Leary) now living in New York City, sing traditional Irish
and American songs accompanied with bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin.
2:15 – 3:00 Workshops
• Harmony Singing (Townley Bldg) -- The Murphy Beds (Jefferson & Eamon)
• Southern Style Instruments (Lewis Bldg) -- Molly Andrews & Gina Forsyth
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 Concert * - Michael Jerome Browne
Roots music (Blues, Old Time, Cajun, Country, Soul and Swing) sung with guitars, banjos,
fiddle, mandolin and harmonica.
4:15 – 5:00 Workshops
• Accompaniment (Townley Bldg) -- Gina Forsyth & M.J. Browne
• Why Sing a Ballad? (Lewis Bldg) -- Molly Andrews & The Murphy Beds
• Swing Warmup (Pavillion near Crump’s camper) Dave Crump will lead the Jam
- - - - - - Dinner Break - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6:15- 7:50 Special early evening Workshop
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Swinging (music Jam) with Dave Crump (Pavillion near Crump’s camper) Bring your instrument, voice, dancing feet or just swing and sway with the music.
8:00 – 10:45 “Barn Dance” (in the Main 4H building)
with Fern Bradley (caller) and The Irregulars with Pete Sutherland and maybe
some new friends
>> Pickin’ & Singin’ thru the evening and night, in the camps all weekend
Fern
Bradley
Dance
Caller
The Saturday night dance
is for all ages and all levels
of experience.
The Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’ is a not-for-profit organization formed in
1967 to promote, encourage, perpetuate, and preserve folk singing as an individual,
family, and group activity. You are invited to become a member. See Lori Spoor.
rts and Workshops
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s map on back page
Sunday 25-May-2014
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Early Workshop
• Wake up with Gospel and songs of hope & humanity (Townley) Cultural- non religious.
led by South Carolina Broadcasters
• tba (Lewis Bldg )
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Workshops
• (self) Accompaniment- (Townley) - M.J.Browne & Jefferson Hamer/Eamon O’Leary
• Round Singing, Appalachian style (Lewis) - - Molly Andrews
- - - - - Lunch break - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (see pg 6 &7, if you didn’t bring food)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Concert * - Gina Forsyth
A New Orleans-based award-winning singer/songwriter, known for her wizardry on fiddle
and guitar - with an alto as unique as it is soulful, and a wicked sense of humor.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Workshops
• Song Writing (Townley) Gina Forsyth
• Blues & Ragtime, instrumental style in songs (Lewis) - - - Michael .J. Browne &
Low ‘n’ Lonesome (Phil Drum & Rob Atkins)
3:00 – 3:45 Concert * - Molly Andrews
“ ... a quintessential roots vocalist.” - John Moore, Denver Post
her guitar may bring John Fahey to mind - Walt Tunis, Lexington KY
4:15 – 6:15 - Open Stage (4H Bldg)
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Signup by 4pm - See Don Burger or Bill Kelsey
- - - - - - Dinner Break - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. Late Workshops
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Old style sing led by Bill Spence. (Lewis bldg) - This is reminiscent of
Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’s usually held at Caffè Lena, long ago.
• open - (Main 4H)
Dusk (about 8:20) A cappella Sing (Townley) Sit in a circle around a
small camp-light and sing along. It’s delightful.
>> Pickin’ & Singin’ thru the evening and night, in the camps
>> Pickin’ & Singin’ thru the evening and night, in the camps all weekend
* All concerts will be in the MAIN 4H building. Workshops are
generally in Townley & Lewis buildings - see map on the last page.
Bill Bracken
Betsy Fry
manages the
Gate and can
always use
volunteers.
First-aid Nurse
Don Burger
on-site ccoordinator
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Ballston Spa has many shops that may be of interest to folks attending the
GottaGetGon. Most places are within walking distance. This is just a sampling; you’ll find others. - These are NOT paid ads - just information.
Some of these folks were nice enough to put a GGG flyer in their window or
waiting area.
Fifty South 2128 Doubleday Ave. (Rt50)
518 884-2926 (north of town)
wholesome food using local purveyors
Front Street Deli 39 Front Street
(518) 884-0456 - will deliver
Good sandwiches, pizza, & salads
The Factory Eatery & Spirits 20 Prospect Street, (closest place)
(518) 885-0500.
Coffee Planet 100 Milton Avenue
Ph: (518) 884-9913
bagels, soups, sandwiches, and desserts
Russell’s Deli - 303 Milton Ave. 518
Route 50 - north (518) 885-3354
Good sandwiches, etc.
Sunset Cafe 42 Front Street ~
Ph: (518) 885-8550
southwestern basics and more
Great Bay Clam Co Rt. 50, North
Phone: 518-885-0583
seafood, steaks, pasta, & prime rib
Three Olives Restaurant
2100 Doubleday Ave - Rt 50 -north
Phone: (518) 490-2093
Pizza Works
54 Milton Ave.
Phone: 518/885-0669
The Whistling Kettle 24 Front Street
Phone: 518-884-2664
Tea Lounge: sandwiches, soups, salads
New China Restaurant
Doubleday Ave at North High Street.
884 8006
Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co. 108 Milton Avenue
518-885-7275
The Iron Roost 36 Front St,
phone (518) 309-3535
Breakfast and Lunch Waffles Menu
Village Photo, 104 Milton Avenue
518-885-0396
Fast, high-quality, photo processing
O’Brien’s Pharmacy - 104 Milton Ave.(518) 885-7330
Local, family run, not a chain
Agway of Ballston Spa 225 Church Avenue 518-885-5318
Hardware, etc. (south of town)
Lewis House Bed & Breakfast 38 East High Street
518-884-9857
The Inn at Ballston Spa 49 West High Street
518 885-1113 (was Apple Tree B&B)
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For a nice walk try the trail between Prospect Street and Front Street. It starts
just up the hill from The “Chocolate” Factory and ends near the Iron Spring.
program layout/design by Howie Eskin, GGG coordinator
Strolling Village Artisans - - 20 Washington Street * 885-5855
Several artists - worth a visit
The Medbery Inn & Spa
48 Front Street * 885-SPAS (7727)
“feng shui” boutique hotel & spa
Most shops are on Front Street or Route 50 (Milton Ave.)
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GottaGetGon Etiquette & Info.
General - All events are held in covered buildings. No smoking is allowed in any building. (Clean up
your butts!) Sound carries easily and quiet is requested inside and near the buildings during concerts
and workshops. Please remember to set up lawn or other high-back chairs at the rear of the audience
so you won’t block others’ views. Only low chairs in front, please.
Food - There are convenience stores & eating establishments in town. Cooking may be done on
propane or gas stoves in an off-ground container. No open fires are allowed on the campgrounds.
Recycling is required in the town of Ballston Spa.
Camping - Please do not camp in the pavilions as they may be useful for eating and gathering in the
event of inclement weather. NO PETS! Please be extremely careful with any lighted materials. No
Open Fires. Be sure you have pulled up all of your tent and tarp stakes before you leave. Return borrowed Fairgrounds benches & tables. Observe NYS DoH rules for (10’) space between camping units.
Courtesy - There is a designated quiet area for those folks wishing quieter camping at night. In consideration of those who do not drink alcohol and for the safety of children and adolescents, please use
alcohol moderately and discretely store your beverage containers when you leave your campsite.
Valuables - The PSG cannot be responsible for personal belongings of value. Neither the PSG nor
the campground has a lost and found, so be sure to collect all your belongings before you leave the
grounds. We urge you to lock instruments, cameras, etc. in your car when you leave your campsite.
Trash - There is mandatory recycling for specific items at the Fairgrounds; please dispose of recyclables at the designated recycling areas. Please clean your area.
Thanks