Upcoming gigs:
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| 02/22/12 | Ampersand Music in Lenox, MA | Kimball Farms |
| Time: 7:30 pm. Address: 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240. A special event for the residents of Kimball Farms – “Songs of the 1930s – Dustbowl and Determination”. | ||
| 03/01/12 | Ampersand Music in Pittsfield, MA | Marketplace Cafe |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 53 North St., Pittsfield, MA. Come warm up on a winter’s evening with some great food and lively music — we’ll do an evening of folk and blues, with a few singalongs to keep your energy up! | ||
| 03/16/12 | Ampersand Music in Halfmoon, NY | Halfmoon Senior Center |
| Time: 12:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 287 Lower New Town Road, Waterford, NY 12188. Our annual performance for St. Patrick’s Day – a fine collection of Celtic-themed songs and tunes for the participants of the Halfmoon Senior Center Congregate Meal Site. | ||
| 03/30/12 | Ampersand Music in Albany, NY | Hudson River Coffee House |
| Time: 8:00 pm. Admission: Suggested donation $5.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 227 Quail St, Albany, NY 12203. Ampersand’s Beth Lawton, Dick Hogle, and Chuck Irose will be joined by our special guest, the wonderful mandolinist Michael Eck for this evening of folk, blues, and early 20th century American tunes! | ||
| 06/27/12 – 07/09/12 | Ampersand Music in Frederick, MD | TBA |
| Tour: Civil War 2012. Time: 6:30 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Ampersand’s core duo, Beth Lawton & Dick Hogle, will be traveling through Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, playing at a variety of national historic sites and other venues. This tour is in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, so we will focus on our Civil War era music (although a few colonial-era sites are on the list as well). Stay tuned for more details! | ||
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Recent gigs:
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| 02/18/12 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Columbia County Council on the Arts |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY. Ampersand will play 5-7pm at the Opening Reception for the CCCA 16th Annual Juried Art Show – a show that celebrates the diversity and quality of the work being produced by both Columbia County and regional artists. Media include: Sculpture / Painting / Drawing /Printmaking / Mixed Media (including Fiber and Installation Work)/ Photography & Video. All works will be available for sale. | ||
| 02/14/12 | Ampersand Music in Lenox, MA | PineHill and Life Enrichment Program, Kimball Farms |
| Time: 4:30 pm. Two special Valentine’s Day programs for the residents of PineHills and the Life Enrichment Program at Kimball Farms in Lenox, MA. Ampersand will feature love songs (of course!) and singalongs to brighten up this February afternoon. | ||
| 02/04/12 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Acres Coop Market |
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Time: 10:30 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 702 Columbia St, Hudson NY . Enjoy Ampersand’s duo, with special guests, on Saturday morning at the newest indoor food coop in Hudson. Offerings include dinosaur kale pesto by Oliva Pesto, fresh vegetables from Healthway Farms, organic, pro-biotic ice cream and cheeses and Ronnybrook milk from Amazing Real Live Food Co., gluten-free goods from the Gluten-Free Baker, Tierra Farms with their organic nut butters, free trade coffee and chocolate, and the list goes on. The vendor samples are generous, and the people who make your food are there to discuss it with you. And you get to hear great music! |
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| 12/10/11 | Ampersand Music in Valatie, NY | Picante Uno |
| Time: 6:00 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3020 Main St., Valatie, NY 12184. We’ll be playing some warm tunes to help keep the festivities going during Valatie’s annual Winterwalk festival. C’mon out and shop locally, bring in some food, and listen to a few songs! Thanks to the Picante Uno folks for letting us use the space! After the parade at 6pm til 9pm. | ||
| 12/03/11 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Winterwalk |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: FREE!. Address: 301 Warren St., Hudson, NY . Join the festivities of this annual street festival – music in many shops, street performers, a parade, reindeer, and fireworks kick off the holiday spirit in style. We usually play at Steiner’s – stop by and listen for awhile! 5-8pm, with fireworks thereafter. | ||
| 10/15/11 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Columbia County Historical Society |
| Time: 12:30 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 5 Albany Avenue, Kinderhook, NY 12106. CCHS Annual Meeting 10 am followed by an afternoon of music, contra dancing and family fun. Ampersand will play at 12:30pm for an hour-long set of Civil War-era tunes. | ||
| 10/09/11 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Old Austerlitz Village |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: $6.adults -Children free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY. The “Autumn in Austerlitz” fundraising event features volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger. Admission is $6 for adults and under 12 free. | ||
| 09/29/11 | Ampersand Music in St. Michael’s, MD | Eastern Shore Brewing Company |
| Time: 7:00 pm. Admission: Free. Address: 605 South Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD, 21663. Ampersand’s duo, Beth Lawton & Dick Hogle, lead a jam of local musicians at a favorite brew pub in historic St. Michael’s, Maryland. Hope to see you there! | ||
| 09/17/11 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Lindenwald National Park Site |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY. Celebrate the importance of agriculture to Martin Van Buren. See special presentations, learn gardening techniques, observe farm crafts and skills and explore the agricultural history of President Van Buren’s residence. There will be master gardener talks, demonstrations, butter churning and other special treats as well as musical entertainment by Ampersand from 1-5pm. | ||
| 09/15/11 | Ampersand Music in Pittsfield, MA | Marketplace Cafe |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 53 North St., Pittsfield, MA. September’s Third Thursday event will commemorate this year’s 250th Anniversary Celebration of the City of Pittsfield. Ampersand will feature songs and tunes from colonial America! 6:30 – 8:30pm. | ||
| 09/10/11 | Ampersand Music in Penn Yan, NY | Windmill Farmer Market |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. An outlet for local producers and craftsmen, the Windmill plays host to nearly 200 shops – wonderful fresh produce, horse and buggy rides, entertainment, and artisans of all kinds. Ampersand plays 11am until 1pm, with local musical guests! | ||
| 09/03/11 | Ampersand Music in Riders Mills, NY | Riders Mills Historical Association Annual Art Show |
| Time: 10:30 am. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Riders Mills Rd., Malden Bridge, NY 12115. This annual Labor Day event draws some 50 local and regional artists and over 400 attendees. The show is jointly sponsored by the Riders Mills Historical Association and the Columbia County Council on the Arts. Artists display their work under a tent set up in a field adjacent to the historic Riders Mills Schoolhouse. Food, beverages and music are provided by local merchants. Ampersand will play from 10:30am until 12:30pm! | ||
| 08/20/11 | Ampersand Music in Menands, NY | Civil War Heritage Days |
| Time: 12:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Cultural Park, Route 32, Menands, NY. In its sixth year, Civil War Heritage Days at Schuyler Flatts is an encampment of Civil War re-enactors, acoustical musical groups, the local Civil War Round Table, several area museums, and an assortment living historians and scholars, as well as various local historical societies, to educate and entertain the public. There is no fee for parking or entry into the event. Ampersand performs at 12noon and again at 1:45pm. | ||
| 08/07/11 | Ampersand Music in Ellenville, NY | Ellenville Farmers Market |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Free!. Address: Center Street, Ellenville, NY 12428. Join us at one of the region’s best farmers markets – Market open at 10am, music starts at 11am and goes til 1pm. A great place for an entertaining, healthy lunch! | ||
| 08/01/11 | Ampersand Music in Albany, NY | Upper Madison Outdoor Concerts |
| Time: 7:00 pm. Admission: Free!. Address: 25 South Allen Street Albany, NY 12208. One in a series of weekly outdoor concerts, sponsored by the Elks Club and Beautify Upper Madison Projects – c’mon by and meet your neighbors and enjoy some great music. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors. | ||
| 07/31/11 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Old Austerlitz Village |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Festival admission $6. Children. Address: P.O. Box 144, Austerlitz, New York 12017. The event will feature early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of foods. Preliminary schedule has Ampersand playing at 11am, doing children’s music at noon, and playing another set at 1pm. Come support your local historical society! | ||
| 07/23/11 | Ampersand Music in Valatie, NY | Valatie Community Theater |
| Time: 7:00 pm. Admission: $10./adults; $5. seniors/student. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3031 Main Street, Valatie, NY. Down in the Dustbowl: Singin’ Away the Blues. This evening of music from the 1930s and 40s will focus on how the joys of music can ease the hardest times. In addition to songs and instrumentals from Ampersand, get a sneak preview of the Youth Theater’s production of “Annie.” | ||
| 07/16/11 | Ampersand Music in Penn Yan, NY | Windmill Farmer Market |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3900 State Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. The Windmill is the first and friendliest farm and craft market in upstate New York, located right in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region. More than 200 vendors, featuring lots of local Amish and Mennonite craftspeople! We’ll play this weekend and another time in September – a fun destination! | ||
| 06/12/11 | Ampersand Music in Ellenville, NY | Ellenville Public Library & Museum – Civil War Encampment |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: All events free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 40 Center St., Ellenville, NY 12428. Civil War Encampment – the 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry will have a realistic Civil War encampment on the lawn of EPL&M with drills, mail call and authentic exhibits throughout the weekend. Ampersand plays Sunday at 1pm – come listen to some parlor tunes from the 1860s. | ||
| 06/11/11 | Ampersand Music in Rotterdam, NY | Rhythm on the Ridge Traditional Music Festival |
| Admission: All day pass $15; under 12 free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2725 Mariaville Road Rotterdam, NY 12306. Rhythm on the Ridge (ROTR) is a roots music festival held on the grounds of scenic Maple Ski Ridge in Rotterdam, NY. Loads of live music, crafters, vendors, food, children’s activities, music workshops and field pickin’. We’ll be playing a 45-minute set on the Main Stage – time TBA (stay posted!) | ||
| 05/22/11 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Luykas Van Alen House |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY . We’ll be playing at the Civil War encampment weekend at the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House – we’re there on Sunday afternoon. During the weekend, there will be military drills, family fun, kids crafts, musical performances, living history demonstrations and much more. Both Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 4pm. | ||
| 05/21/11 | Ampersand Music in Nassua, NY | Nassau Free Library |
| Time: 2:00 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 18 Church Street, Nassau, NY 12123. Ampersand will provide music for the Library’s spring fundraising event. Stay tuned for more details! | ||
| 05/14/11 | Ampersand Music in Brunswick, NY | Brunswick Farmers Market |
| Time: 10:00 am. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180. Welcome spring with a visit to this local farmer’s market! | ||
| 04/21/11 | Ampersand Music in Pittsfield, MA | Marketplace Cafe |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 53 North St., Pittsfield, MA. We are happy to join a wonderful group of local musicians who have been bringing sweet music all winter to this relatively new cafe in downtown Pittsfield. Terrific food and coffee/tea – serenaded by the Ampersand Duo of Beth Lawton & Dick Hogle. | ||
| 03/19/11 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Hudson Indoor Farmer’s Market |
| Time: 10:30 am. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Christ Church Episcopal, 431 Union Street Hudson, NY 12534. We’ll bring our “home-made music” to this wonderful indoor market already celebrating some of the area’s finest produce and farm-based crafts. This event will be the Ampersand Duo, Dick Hogle and Beth Lawton. A great article about the market: http://www.ruralintelligence.com/index.php/food_section/food_articles_shopping/indoor_farmers_market_in_hudson_it_might_as_well_be_spring/. | ||
| 01/05/11 | Ampersand Music in Lenox, MA | Kimball Farms |
| Time: 7:30 pm. Address: 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240. A special evening concert for the residents of Kimball Farms Retirement Living – “Ampersand Americana: Songs of the 1920s, 1930s & 1940s.” | ||
| 12/04/10 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Winterwalk |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 327 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534. A hip and cheerful street festival that combines the traditional and the quirky to present a unique take on the holiday season. Musicians and other entertainment up and down Warren Street – find us at Steiner’s — 301 Warren. Don’t forget the fireworks at 8pm! | ||
| 11/13/10 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | CCCA – Columbia County Council on the Arts |
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Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534. Open House/Reception for the Holiday Small Works Art Show (which runs through Jan 7th). An early start on the shopping season – bring some art (and music!) into your life. Ampersand will be playing from 5-6:30pm. |
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| 10/10/10 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Austerlitz Historical Society/Old Austerlitz |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: $6. adults; children under 12 fr. Address: Route 22, Austerlitz, NY. Ampersand hosts the day’s entertainment, playing morning and afternoon sets. The event features volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger (wonderful soups!). Autumn in Austerlitz began in 1997 as a home-grown festival to raise money for the Austerlitz Historical Society and the society’s ambitious project: to create a living history museum in the town of Austerlitz which would depict life in the 1840s. | ||
| 10/09/10 | Ampersand Music in Chatham, NY | ArtsWalk 2010 – Chatham! |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Free.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 41 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037. Start your morning with some fun, traditional American tunes – we’ll be in the walkway between American Pie and the Bagel Cafe – look for the big red Ampersand on the sidewalk! | ||
| 10/08/10 | Ampersand Music in Chatham, NY | Chatham Real Food Market – Artswalk! |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: Free.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15 Church St., Chatham, NY 12037. We’ll be playing at this wonderful food market/cooperative — as part of ArtsWalk, a whole weekend of visual and performing arts in Chatham and Hudson, NY. C’mon down for some yummy harmonies to go with your tasty treats! | ||
| 09/18/10 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Lindenwald: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site |
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Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106. Ampersand will play during the day’s activities, which run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. See special presentations, learn gardening techniques, observe farm crafts and skills and explore the agricultural history of President Van Buren`s residence. There will be master gardener talks, demonstrations, butter churning and other special treats as well as musical entertainment. |
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| 08/22/10 | Ampersand Music in Menands, NY | Capital District Civil War Heritage Days |
| Time: 11:00 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 32, Menands, NY . Authentic period re-enactors, music, and exhibits will bring to life the period of our nation’s greatest political and social strife. Ampersand plays parlor music of the Civil War era at 11am and 1:30pm (times to be confirmed). For more information, contact Rosemary Nichols, (518) 273-8746, rnichols@nycap.rr.com; or Kevin Franklin, Town Historian, (518) 782-2593. | ||
| 08/21/10 | Ampersand Music in Ellenville, NY | Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival |
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Time: 11:00 am. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Canal St., Ellenville, NY 12428. We will be joining regional musician Rich Bala for music throughout the day! Other activities include a blueberry pancake breakfast: 7:30 – 11:00 a.m.; a blueberry bake sale; displays celebrating the history & natural resources of the Shawangunk Mountains; over 200 Vendors: arts & crafts, health fair, local businesses & organizations; lots of delicious food; and children’s entertainment. |
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| 07/25/10 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Blueberry Festival! |
| Time: 7:30 pm. Admission: $6. adults; children under 12 fr. Address: Route 22, Austerlitz, NY . Early 19th century craft demonstrations & wares, live music and of course – lots of blueberries! Pancake breakfast from 9am-11:30am (extra charges). Ampersand plays at the main tent 10-11am; 2-3pm. Also “unplugged” from 11am to 12noon at the food tent. See you there! | ||
| 07/24/10 | Ampersand Music in Valatie, NY | Valatie Community Theater |
| Time: 2:00 pm. Admission: Free workshops. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3031 Main Street, Valatie, NY. Members of Ampersand will be leading two afternoon workshops – “Traditional Instruments” and “Singing Harmony” Come on by and try out an instrument, including banjo, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, guitar, mountain dulcimer, penny whistle or bodhran drum. The harmony workshop will use rounds and simple songs to help participants start finding and singing harmonies. Workshop participants invited up to perform for part of evening concert! Youths age 10 through adults welcome. | ||
| 07/24/10 | Ampersand Music in Valatie, NY | Valatie Community Theater |
| Time: 7:30 pm. Admission: $5. . Address: 3031 Main Street in Valatie, NY. “Ampersand Americana: Songs from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s” – come enjoy these old tunes, singalong, and support the Valatie Village Festival. Featured guests with Ampersand will be participants of the afternoon music workshops. | ||
| 07/05/10 | Ampersand Music in Troy, NY | Tricity Valleycats, Joe Bruno Stadium, HVCC |
| Time: 5:30 pm. Admission: $10. for ballgame, fireworks. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 80 Vandenburg Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 . We will be playing a variety of “Americana” tunes in support of American History Night at the ballpark. The ballgame this evening is followed by fireworks! | ||
| 06/12/10 | Ampersand Music in Brunswick, NY | Brunswick Farmers Market |
| Time: 10:00 am. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 336 Town Office Road, Troy, NY. This farmer’s market features a wonderful selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, etc. as well as baked breads, pastries and some very unique food vendors. Check out their blogspot: www.FarmersMarket.blogspot.com We will play for a couple of hours in the morning – come out and enjoy the spring sunshine! | ||
| 06/05/10 | Ampersand Music in Penn Yan, NY | The Windmill Farmers & Craft Market |
| Time: 11:00 am. Admission: No fee.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3900 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. We’ll be playing for a couple of hours at the renowned Windmill, the friendliest farm and craft market in upstate New York, located right in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region. | ||
| 04/15/10 | Ampersand Music in Bath, NY | Dormann Library, Chapters Cafe |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 101 West Morris Street Bath, NY 14810. A fun gig out in the Finger Lakes region – we will “Ampersand” in some local musicians, focusing on female voices. Come spend an hour browsing in the library, listening to traditional folk melodies and harmonies. | ||
| 04/10/10 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | CCCA Arts Reception |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY. A reception to celebrate the closing of a juried show of many talented, local and regional artists: “An Exhibition in Black and White.” | ||
| 03/17/10 | Ampersand Music in Halfmoon, NY | Halfmoon Senior Center |
| Time: 12:00 pm. Admission: No fee.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lower Newtown Road, Halfmoon NY. A special St. Patrick’s Day performance for the seniors at the nutrition site… featuring Beth Lawton, Tom Thorpe, and Chris Lawton. Get in touch with your inner Leprechaun! | ||
| 02/23/10 | Ampersand Music in Dalton, MA | Sugar Hill Assisted Living |
| Time: 3:00 pm. Admission: No fee.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 45 Main St., Dalton, MA. This special presentation for the residents of Sugar Hill features singalong songs, the piano and singing skills of friend Steve Mole, and newest Ampersand member, Dick Hogle. | ||
| 12/23/09 | Ampersand Music in Malden Bridge, NY | Malden Bridge Community Center |
| Time: 6:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Malden Bridge, NY 12115. We are co-hosting a caroling sing at the new Malden Bridge Community Center, during their annual holiday potluck. Bring a dish to share, a canned food contribution for the local food pantry, and your voices to singalong! | ||
| 12/05/09 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Winterwalk |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Steiner’s, 301 Warren St., Hudson, NY. We’ll be part of the 13th Annual WinterWalk in historic Hudson, an amazing street festival featuring beautifully decorated store windows animated by dancers, musicians and storytelliers. On the street, you might share a holiday greeting with a lumbering snowman,a walking grandfather clock, Victorian carolers, clowns, jugglers, dancers or African drummers. Ampersand plays at Steiner’s Sports, 301 Warren Street — you’ll see us in the front window! | ||
| 12/02/09 | Ampersand Music in Lenox, MA | Kimball Farms |
| Time: 7:30 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240. A special performance for the residents of the Kimball Farms Retirement community. | ||
| 10/17/09 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | ArtsWalk 2009 |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: Free admission.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 397 Columbia St., Hudson, NY. An early evening performance in the wonderful old Cannonball Factory – join us as the performing arts are welcomed back into this two-weekend-long festivals of the Arts. Many galleries and storefronts will feature visual & performing artists. | ||
| 10/11/09 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Autumn in Austerlitz |
| Time: 12:00 pm. Admission: $6.00 for festival; under 12 fre. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 22, Austerlitz, NY. This event features volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and the famous autumn soup & bread kitchen. Ampersand will be playing throughout the day. | ||
| 09/26/09 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Lindenwald National Historic Site |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: Free admission.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1013 Old Post Road Kinderhook, New York 12106. Celebrate the importance of agriculture to Martin Van Buren. This year we also celebrate the voyage of Henry Hudson to the river that bears his name. The day’s activities will run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Special presentations by members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation. Learn gardening techniques, observe farm crafts and skills and explore the agricultural history of President Van Buren`s residence. There will be master gardener talks, demonstrations, butter churning and other special treats as well as musical entertainment — Ampersand plays throughout the afternoon. | ||
| 09/25/09 | Ampersand Music in Lenox, MA | Devonshire Estates Retirement Residence |
| Time: 4:30 pm. Admission: Free admission.. Address: 329 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox, MA 01240. A special one-hour concert for the residents of Devonshire Estates, featuring music of colonial America, in honor of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson River. | ||
| 09/19/09 | Ampersand Music in Saratoga, NY | Saratoga National Historic Park |
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| 08/15/09 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Napoleonic Historic Reenactment, Old Austerlitz |
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Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: tba. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 22, Austerlitz, NY. The Napoleon Brigade, with the most flamboyant military uniforms you’ll ever see, will recreate the battles of this period with re-enactments and encampments on the historic grounds of Old Austerlitz, the home of the Austerlitz Historical Society. Battle skirmishes Sat & Sun; Military encampments; Period vendors & crafters; Food & entertainment. Ampersand will play Saturday afternoon, with friends from the re-enactors group singing and teaching some rousing French battle songs! |
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| 08/01/09 | Ampersand Music in Windham, NY | Civil War Heritage Weekend |
| Time: 5:30 pm. Admission: $5./day. Address: Centre Church, Main St., Windham, NY . Ampersand will be playing an afternoon showcase at 5:30pm and also as part of the Grand Concert on Saturday evening. These activities are part of the Civil War Heritage weekend which includes feature Parlor and Camp Music showcases, banjo and guitar workshops,brass bands, history film festival, history meets the arts exhibits, book presentations, living history portrayals, 1863 Grand Concert (Saturday night), and Life of the Soldier demonstrations. Daily visitor entrance fee $5 Grand Concert ticket $12. For more information email cwhmg@webtv.net or call 518-734-5655. | ||
| 07/31/09 | Ampersand Music in Windham, NY | Centre Church |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Main St., Windham, NY 12396. Friday evening, “porch music” as part of a walking history tour of Windham. The first evening of the Civil War Heritage weekend which includes feature Parlor and Camp Music showcases, banjo and guitar workshops,brass bands, history film festival, history meets the arts exhibits, book presentations, living history portrayals, 1863 Grand Concert (Saturday night), and Life of the Soldier demonstrations. Daily visitor entrance fee $5 Grand Concert ticket $12. For more information email cwhmg@webtv.net or call 518-734-5655. | ||
| 07/26/09 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Blueberry Festival, Old Austerlitz |
| Time: 10:00 am. Admission: $6.00 for festival. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Route 22, Austerlitz, NY. We are happy to return to this annual all-day festival of blueberries, artisans, history and music! We play in the main tent in the morning from 10-10:45, an acoustic set at 12-12:45 and back at main tent 2-2:45 pm. | ||
| 07/25/09 | Ampersand Music in Valatie, NY | Valatie Community Theater |
| Time: 8:00 pm. Admission: $10.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3031 Main St., Valatie, NY. A concert of historical and traditional music, from colonial times through the 1920s. Featuring Ampersand’s core duo, Beth Lawton (guitar and vocals) and Rob Sunderland (guitar, mandolin, vocals), joined by local favorite Chuck Irose (on stand-up bass, guitar, and vocals), music historian and vocalist Chris Lawton (who also plays the bones!), and Gail Cashen, who fills out the sound with beautiful hammered dulcimer playing, penny whistle, and concertina. The program includes lots of fiddle tunes and songs featuring rich vocal harmonies. There is plenty of opportunity for audience participation! | ||
| 07/22/09 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Hudson Area Association Library |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 400 State St., Hudson, NY. An American Sampler for a warm summer’s evening — come hear tunes from colonial America through the 1920s. | ||
| 07/19/09 | Ampersand Music in Watkins Glen, NY | Finger Lakes Wine Festival |
| Time: 1:30 pm. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival is the country’s largest showcase of New York State wines, with culinary classes and cooking demos, educational wine seminars, some of the area’s best arts & crafts, a variety of vendors and live entertainment. Ampersand is Sunday 1:30-4:30pm. Salut! | ||
| 07/04/09 | Ampersand Music in Catskill, NY | Riverside Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market |
| Time: 10:30 am. Admission: No charge.. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414. Located in the former warehouse building with bay doors opening onto the Hudson River and a plaza by the Catskill Creek, this light airy space includes regional farmers who sell fresh produce and meats, homemade cheeses and artisan breads, organically grown products, flowers, plants and more. Arts and crafts range from paintings and photographs to handmade cards, jewelry, pottery, hand-woven scarves, placemats and rugs, natural soaps and bodycare items, dried floral items, quilts and textiles, woodcrafts and more. “Music at the Market” runs from 10:30am to 1:30pm. | ||
| 06/24/09 | Ampersand Music in Chatham, NY | Chatham Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham, NY 12037. A program of colonial music, in honor of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson River and a special event to kick-off the summer reading program. Features singalongs, instrumentals, and joyous harmonies celebrating the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. | ||
| 06/13/09 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Michael Devine Home |
| Time: 9:00 am. Admission: Free. Address: 10 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY. A new venue for live music during the Kinderhook Farmer’s Market – thanks to Michael Devine for hosting the musicians in front of his shop. Come support your local farmers – and local musicians! | ||
| 06/11/09 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society |
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Time: 6:00 pm. Admission: $75.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Hudson, NY dock . Be in the Quadricentennial First River Day Celebration on the “Spirit of Hudson” paddleboat! Hundreds of private boats and historic vessels to see. Dinner – Beverages – Period music by Ampersand. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse glows at sunset with a new lighting 518 828 7884 or 518 822 1014 for reservations |
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| 06/09/09 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | “Art for Animalkind” at the Red Dot restaurant |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Admission: $100 and up. Address: 321 Warren St., Hudson, NY . This special fundraising event benefits the work of Animalkind. Come enjoy a garden party, bid on fabulous works of art, listen to some tunes, and do your part to help out Animalkind. | ||
| 06/07/09 | Ampersand Music in Stockbridge, MA | Lion’s Den, at the Red Lion Inn |
| Time: 8:30 pm. Admission: No cover charge!. Address: Main Street, Stockbridge, MA. We’ll be playing a mini-set from 8:30-9:00pm as part of an Open Mic evening. | ||
| 05/30/09 | Ampersand Music in Sand Lake, NY | TBA |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Admission: Donation requested.. Age restrictions: All Ages. A celebration of the music and social events of the Civil War era. All day music, crafts, displays, dancing, reenactments, and a music jam with Allen Brenner & Jed Marum, and house tours. Ampersand plays a set at 1pm. | ||
| 05/23/09 | Ampersand Music in Olivebridge, NY | Ashokan Center |
| Time: 11:00 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY. A sampling of Civil War tunes from our recently-released CD, “Hard Tack and Home Fires.” We’ll be playing as part of a wonderful weekend-long living history event filled with music, reenactments, workshops, and crafts. Daily rate $5.00 | ||
| 04/19/09 | Ampersand Music in Nassau, NY | Nassau Free Library |
| Time: 2:00 pm. Admission: Free. Address: Methodist Church, Route 20, Nassau. In honor of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson River, this is a two-part musical adventure that celebrates the music of the sea and river. The first segment is a 45-minute program designed for children ages 5 and up, in which we will share with them a number of songs and stories. Children who would like to learn a song or two will perform with us during the second part of the program. The second segment is a one-hour family concert, beginning at 3pm, with music from the Colonial tradition, again focusing on the impact of the river and seafaring on the lives of every day people of the colonial era. To sign up for the workshop portion, please call the Library at (518) 766-2715. | ||
| 03/17/09 | Ampersand Music in Halfmoon, NY | Halfmoon Senior Citizens Center |
| Time: 12:30 pm. Address: Lower Newtown Road, Halfmoon, NY. A celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, in conjunction with a luncheon held at this nutrition site. We will perform some Irish songs, a few sing-alongs, and instrumentals from the Irish-American tradition. | ||
| 02/27/09 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Kinderhook Public Library |
| Time: 6:30 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106. “An American Sampler” – music from the folk and historical American traditions played on modern instruments with lush vocal harmonies. Family-friendly, includes some singalongs! | ||
| 01/11/09 | Ampersand Music in Norfolk, CT | Norfolk Library – Winter concert series |
| Time: 3:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | ||
| 12/12/08 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Kinderhook Library / Candlelight Night |
| Time: 5:30 pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Hello. | ||
| 12/07/08 | Ampersand Music in Saratoga, NY | Saratoga National Park Site – holiday celebration |
| Time: 1:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | ||
| 12/06/08 | Ampersand Music in Hudson, NY | Winterwalk |
| Time: 5:00 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 301 Warren St., Hudson, NY. | ||
| 10/12/08 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Austerlitz Historical Society |
| Time: 11:00 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | ||
| 09/20/08 | Ampersand Music in Kinderhook, NY | Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren NPS |
| Time: 1:30 pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Harvest Day celebration | ||
| 09/06/08 | Ampersand Music in Catskill, NY | Catskill Farmers Market |
| Time: 10:00 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | ||
| 07/08/08 | Ampersand Music in Austerlitz, NY | Blueberry Festival – Austerlitz Historical Society |
| Time: 9:00 am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Related post. | ||
| 07/08/08 | Ampersand Music in Canaan, NY | Canaan Historical Society afternoon concert |
| Time: 12:00 pm. | ||