Claudia www.folkproject.org (a/k/a The Rolstons & Nerenberg). We’re also also We’re Nerenberg). & Rolstons The (a/k/a QUICK GUIDE TO THE INSIDE [email protected] Friday, May 1st at the Minstrel Friday, Ken & Pat & Hen3ry March March 2015 NOTE: web links in the eNewsletter are now clickable or email at this Special a It’s party Concert. and a members' concert rolled Bring into one. : Getaway Extension—Sunday evening through Monday afternoon Monday through evening Extension—Sunday Getaway : : Getaway Weekend, Friday through Sunday afternoon Sunday through Friday Weekend, Getaway : 40th Anniversary of the Minstrel ...... 40th Anniversary of the Minstrel 2 ...... 6 March Evening o' Music ...... Folk Video: Looking for Something New 6 Folk Lore: Swingin' Tern Dances ...... 7 ...... 10 Board Meeting: The Summary ...... 11Good o’ the Order ...... 12Members’ Gigs & Friends Summer Songs Beach Party : Registration opens : Pre-Getaway Party in Rockaway at 2pm. Details in the April newsletter : Tim & Nancy’s wedding & contra dance, later Monday afternoon , plus Project pillars 201/207-8696 May 25 May May 24–25 May May 22–24 May March 1 March April 26 April

¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ party. You’ll want to be there. want to You’ll party. bringing back luthiers and repair experts Bil Mitchell and Sarah Dieterichs of the Guitar Parlor to up with your voice or your axe and participate doubt Don’t from that the this audience. will be from the stage. We’ll provide special food. You provide the gusto. provide You special food. provide We’ll the stage. from Formore information and registration for the Getaway, visit folkproject.org/festival. Questions? Call Here are the important dates that belong on your calendar: the important are Here calendar: that belong on your dates Mark at at Mark a fantastic event. Team Getaway, The Valentines Crew, and Uke New Jersey Crew, Valentines know The how to throw a Getaway, Team a fantastic event. teach us about how guitars are made, how they’re broken, and how they’re fixed. That’s in addition addition in That’s fixed. they’re how and broken, they’re how made, are guitars how about us teach and ourKate own Hedman. Taaffe, Brendan Stu Fuchs, Wiyos, The Donohue, Pat Lucy to Kaplansky, performances member and audience, entire the from songs group alternating be We’ll beach. the welcoming welcoming summer with our first ever Beach Party USA Sea Rockin’ Shanty Surfin’ West Luau Key Since last we wrote, Team Getaway has Team added Since jazz last national and we folk, poetrywrote, treasure Schmidt and ocean, the summer, about songs singing be we’ll long, night All Concert. Members & Sing-Along your guitars, your voices, your ukuleles, your bongos, your finest Hawaiian shirts, whatever. We’re We’re your finest your bongos, whatever. Hawaiian your shirts, ukuleles, your voices, your guitars, All Getaway Guests who register for the Extension are invited to the wedding. to the Extension invited are for Guests who register All Getaway And that’s in addition to 150 of you all, the nicest and best part the nicest of every Getaway. all, 150 of in you addition to And that’s You are the music The $12 admission price includes special refreshments. The The April newsletter will explain how to sign up and sing from But the you stage. can just show Team Getaway says “StartTeam Dating Now!”

Box 41 Mendham, NJ 07945 www.folkproject.org Newsletter submissions: George Otto E-mail: [email protected] 582 Long Hill Road, Gillette, NJ 07933 Deadline is the 15th Membership, corrections/changes: Eddie Roffman E-mail: [email protected] c/o Eddie Roffman 11 Butternut Road Randolph, NJ. 07869 Folk Project Officers: President: Barrett Wilson Vice President: Elizabeth Lachowicz Secretary: Andrew Hines Treasurer: Chris Riemer Trustees: Trustees thru 2015: Joanne Cronin, Bob McNally, Jay Wilensky Trustees thru 2016: Grover Kemble, Allan Kugel, Lindsey Meyer Trustees thru 2017: Lois DeRitter, Deborah Graham, Barrett Wilson 40th Anniversary of the Minstrel Special Concert Featuring Tom Paxton

Sat., Mar. 7: DOUBLE DANCE—BOB ISAACS & FREE RAISINS Jeff Kaufman: mandolin, trumpet, feet • Amy Englesberg: piano, accordion • Audrey Knuth: fiddle—Contras & Grid Squares If contra dancing is your raison d'être, get your two scoops of Raisins with 7:30pm, July 25, 2015 our Double Dance—Advanced Contras and Grid Squares for two hours in the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township Afternoon from 4–6pm followed by our All-Level Evening Dance from 8–11pm. 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ Advanced Contras & Grid Squares $10/$5 students. Evening Dance for all abilities On July 25, 1975, a bunch of 20-something hippies put on a the first of a series of weekly concerts $15/$10 students. in the basement of a French Restaurant in Chester, NJ. Since that humble beginning, the series has Hear the Free Raisins playing out of the box with these videos at: undergone three name changes and six venue changes, to become what we're all familiar with as ¤ www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_-30nf9pmw The Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series. During that time, it has continued an unbroken lineage of ¤ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvhMZlJEuzo producing a concert of quality acoustic music almost every Friday of the year. And now, 40 years to the day after that opening concert, The Minstrel will celebrate this milestone Sat., Mar. 21: BARBARA GOLDSTEIN & DR. TWAMLEY’S AUDIO with a concert by Tom Paxton, who has been the quintessential folk singer-songwriter for the entire span of the Minstrel's existence. From his earliest days in the heady Greenwich Village scene of the SNAKES 60s to the present, Paxton has been at the forefront of his genre. Songs such as Last Thing On My Mike Rovine: fiddle • Jill Smith: piano • Wes Steenson: guitar—Contras Mind, Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound, and Ramblin' Boy have become classics in the folk As the Audio Snakes slither down the scales, Barbara vamps with the Vipers lexicon. His songs have been recorded by hundreds of other performers and considered standards calling Cobra contras, Anaconda allemandes, Python petronellas and maybe a at festivals, coffeehouses, and campfires, wherever folk music is sung. They range from gentle bal- Mamba or two. For a little Green you can feel like a King or Queen. Wear your Boa, lads to humorous flights of fancy to biting political satire. Most have choruses begging to be sung Garter and Moccasins. Come shake your Rattle and get your Asp in gear. along with. Not being content to rest on his laurels, Tom has been writing new songs continuously throughout his career, songs of a quality on par with his early hits. Non-dancing children must be supervised at all times. The concert will open with brief performances by Christine DeLeon, representing the current era of the Minstrel, Jean Rohe, representing the middle years, and Program Chairman Mike Agranoff, Contra and Square Dancing to Live Music. All dances taught. representing the founding generation. And we will make special tribute to our volunteers, who No partner necessary. Beginners’ workshop, 7:30pm; have been the lifeblood of the Minstrel for its entire existence. dance at 8pm. $10, $5 with student I.D. Soft soles only. Admission: $30 per person. Available online at www.FP40.FolkProject.org starting March 9. We are expecting an early sell-out for this concert—get your tickets soon First Presbyterian Church of East Hanover Parish House • 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936 For further information, contact Mike Agranoff at [email protected] or 973/335-9489. From I-287 northbound or southbound: Exit 39, travel East on Route 10 for approx. 3.5 miles. Exit by the Ford dealership (“To River Road/ Note: this concert will not be held at the Minstrel's usual location at the Morristown Unitarian Okner Pkway”) onto Mount Pleasant Ave. Right at the second light onto Hanover Rd. then immediate left into the parking lot of the Parish Fellowship. We will be moving to the larger Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township that night to House. From I-78: Exit 48 (Route 24 West) to Exit 2B, Route 510 East/Florham Park. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Hanover Rd. Turn right accommodate the larger audience this concert is sure to attract. Also, this concert does not replace into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at Mount Pleasant Ave. Additional directions are on our website. our usual Birthday show. That will be held the night before at the regular location on July 24th. The Minstrel and the Folk Project give profuse thanks to the Sanctuary Concert series for their sup- 973/295-6864 port and assistance in producing and promoting this concert. TERN ON THE NET! Find us at http://dance.folkproject.org

2 Presented by the Folk Project 15 Steve Holland & Root Mean Square Feets Don’t Fail Me Now! The MinstrelMarch 2015 Acoustic Concert Series presented by Center Contra: Gender-role free contra dance in NYC. LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St., Room 301, 7:30pm. Usually 2nd Fri. Open to all. 971/991-0597, 347/275-7983, or Concerts every Friday at 8pm at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship www.lcfd.org/nyc or e-mail [email protected] 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ Country Dance*New York: Contra every Sat., English Country every Tues., Church of the www.FolkProject.org • 973/335-9489 • [email protected] Village, 201 West 13th St. (NW corner of 7th Ave.). Sept.–June, www.cdny.org or 212/459-4080 Fri., Mar. 6: Jean Rohe and the End Of The World Showwith The Lords of Liechtenstein Lambertville Country Dancers: Soft soled shoes only! Contra/English country. Rescheduled early after their truncated show last year Info: 609/882-7733 or www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org Jean Rohe, Folk Project alumna since the age of 8, is now out in the music world, Maplewood International Dancers: Recreation House, 124 Dunellen Rd., Maplewood. mastering and owning it in a dizzying array of its many branches. She sings and Mondays 7:30pm, $5. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary, refreshments served. Days plays traditional folk, jazz, multi-lingual music of the Americas, North and South, 908/273-6468, eves 973/376-7568. http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html her own brilliant songs, and the songs of the best young writers of the folk world. The End Of The World band adds mandolin, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, Morristown International Dancers: Wednesdays, Mountain Lakes Community Church, and vocal harmony. But it’s Jean’s remarkable and flexible voice that is the focus of this group. And the 48 Briarcliff Rd., 8:30pm, 7:30pm beginners. $4 member/$5 non-member 973/539-7020 or ensemble is tight and gets audiences moving and singing. 973/228-5966, http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html Dan and Noah Rauchwerk masquerade as The Lords of Liechtenstein . These irrepressible brothers play surprisingly sophisticated original songs accompanied on guitar, banjo, and ukulele. They create North Jersey English Country Dancers: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2–5pm, Unitarian Society, an innovative blend of folk, roots, reggae, and pop music, presented with charming inter-song schtick, 113 Cottage Pl., Ridgewood. $8 members, $10 non. 201/445-4497 or 201/447-1136. bedecked in the latest in millennial sartorial hipness: sweater-vests. www.northjerseyenglishcountrydancers.yolasite.com Fri., Mar. 13: Open Stage Palisades Folk Dancers: Twice a month on Sundays, 3pm, Church of the Atonement, Engle St. This is an opportunity for all acoustic musicians to perform a 15-minute set on our stage, and & Highland Ave., Tenafly. [email protected]. for the audience to be treated to a diverse collection of acoustic musicians. We’ve often seen Philly Family Folk Dances: Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd., 3820 The Oak Rd., East previews of our regular scheduled acts for the first time at Open Stage. For information on Falls, PA. 2nd Sundays, 2–4:30pm 215/844-2474 how to secure a performance slot, call 973/335-9489, or visitwww.OpenStage.FolkProject.org . Princeton Folk Dance Group: 7pm, Riverside School, Riverside Dr., Princeton. Tuesdays Fri., Mar. 20: Silk City with Rick Ilowite (except school closings) www.princetonfolkdance.org; 609/921-9340, 609/912-1272; Silk City is the high-powered combination of three of the most accomplished musicians in the East. Danny Weiss’ blazing guitar and soaring tenor voice have led blue- Princeton Folk Dancers: 9pm (teaching 8pm) Fridays, Susan Patterson Center, Stockton St. grass-oriented bands from Bottle Hill to Skyline. Barry Mitterhoff is and Monument Dr. (behind Borough Hall), Princeton, www.princetonfolkdance.org currently also playing his mandolin on tour with Hot Tuna. And Larry Cohen’s bass playing is sought after by musicians and recording stu- Princeton Country Dancers: Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ dios around the country. behind the former Borough Hall/police station, near intersection of Routes 27 & 206, Rick Ilowite is a fingerstyle blues guitarist who has been called “tradi- Wed. (and most 4th Saturdays) 8pm (intro/basics 7:30), $8 Wed., $10 Sat. ($5 seniors & tional without puritanical blinders.” He’s at home with the Piedmont style of his mentor, Jorma Kaukonen students), 609/844-0459 or 609/275-7275, e-mail [email protected]. Performer listing at (of Jefferson Airplane). But, like Jorma, he can strap on a Strat and wail as well. Rick is a past president www.princetoncountrydancers.org, pickup band musicians welcome. of the Folk Project. PCD English Country Dance Series: Second Saturday of the month, 8pm; intro/basics at 7:30. Fri., Mar. 27: Small Potatoes with Arlon Bennett $10 ($5 seniors & students).Info: 609/844-0459, www.princetoncountrydancers.org Small Potatoes is the duo of Rich Prezioso and Jacquie Manning. They call Scandinavian Folk Dancing: Bound Brook. Alt. Thursdays, See www.skandinoje.org for info. themselves “Eclecto-Maniacs,” which is pretty apt, as their musical tastes run from Celtic to cowboy with a large dose of their own writing. What helps them Scottish Country Dancing: most Tuesdays from September through May, 7:30–10pm; pull all this off is the fact that they are monster musicians. Rich can make the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 South Martine Avenue (at LaGrande Avenue), Fanwood, NJ; guitar talk, and Jacquie is a great whistle and percussion player. They both sing, www.rscds-nj.org, 732/356-3923 and their voices blend with the smoothness of years of singing together. Opener Arlon Bennett lists among his songwriting influences giants of the past, such as Harry Chapin Swingin’ Tern: Sat. 3/7: Double Dance—Bob Isaacs & Free Raisins; Sat. 3/21: Barbara Goldstein and James Taylor, as well as modern day artists like John Gorka and Richard Shindell. He loves to tell a & Dr. Twamley’s Audio Snakes story in song without making it obvious, and from unique perspectives. His songs are touched with elo- Valley Contra Dance Society: 7:30pm (lesson at 7pm), 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Unitarian quence, honesty, and a wry sense of humor. Church of The Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. $10 ($5 students). UPCOMING: 4/3: Open Stage; 4/10: Joe Crookston with Owen Danoff; 4/17: The Kennedys with Michael Braunfeld; www.valleycontradance.org, 610/868-7432 4/24: Gathering Time with Mara Levine; 5/1: Summer Songs Beach Party; 5/8: Open Stage; 5/15: Máire Ní Chathasaigh More on dancing at the Country Dance and Song Society • www.cdss.org & Chris Newman; 5/22: CLOSED for the Folk Project Acoustic Getaway 14 To volunteer, [email protected] 3 Ave, Glen Echo, MD, www.fsgw.org, [email protected]; Mon. 3/23 8pm, Homegrown Music, reserva- All Venues That Fit We Print tions at www.wvia.org/about/sordoni-theater-reservations, 100 WVIA Way (Off Old Boston Road), Pittston, PA, www.WVIA.org, [email protected], 570/655-2808, free admission; Sat. 3/28 8pm, Caffe Lena, Acoustic Cafe: Pottersville Community House, 2091 Black River Road, Pottersville, NJ, 7:30pm, dona- with John Forster, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY, www.CaffeLena.com , [email protected] , tions appreciated, pottersville.rcachurches.org, 908/439-3913; Sat. 3/7 Brian Culburn with Kris Van 800/838-3006 Cleave & Jason Alexander Circle Round the Sun (Marie Trontell, Jay Wilensky, Chris Bukata, Peter Hagen): Sat. 3/7 7:30pm, Acoustic Cafe, Pascack Valley: Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 25 Fremont Road, Park Ridge, NJ, 8pm, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), Waretown , NJ, www.AlbertHall.org, 609/971-1593 www.CafeAcoustic.org, 201/573-0718; Sat. 3/28 Sloan Wainwright and The Levins Christine DeLeon (www.ChristineDeLeon.com, [email protected]): Sun. 3/1 2pm, Albert Hall/Sounds of the NJ Pines: Country/bluegrass/folk every Saturday. 125 Wells Mills Rd. Malelani Cafe, 5205 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ, www.facebook.com/malelani, 609/822-5007 (Route 532), Waretown. 609/971-1593 or www.AlbertHall.org Russ Kelner: Sun. 3/1 3pm, College of St. Elizabeth, Dolan Performance Hall in the Annunciation Blairstown Theatre: 30 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ, 8:30pm, http://theHBT.com , Center, with the NJ Intergenerational Orchestra, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, njio.org; Sat. 908/362-1399 ; Sat. 3/14 Spuyten Duyvil 3/21 2pm, Children's Specialized Hospital, with NJIO Outreach Ensemble, Mountainside, NJ, njio.org Bluegrass & Old Time Music Assoc. (BOTMA): Every 3rd Sun. from Sept. thru May, Embury United Sat. 3/14 Methodist Church Hall, 49 Church St, Little Silver, NJ. 1–5pm. $4 for BOTMA members, $5 non- Russ and Nancy Kelner: 2:30pm, Mountainside Public Library, with PetroGrass, 1 Constitution members. Info: www.NewJerseyBlueGrass.org Plaza, Mountainside, NJ, www.MountainsideLibrary.org, 908/233-0115 Borderline Folk Music Club: Nanuet Public Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY, 1pm, Grover Kemble (www.GroverKemble.com , [email protected] ): Thu. 3/19 Memory Café, www.BorderlineFolkMusicClub.org, [email protected], 718/761-0709; Sun. 3/29 John Flynn Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains Celebration House Concert & Workshop Series: In Clifton, address given with reservation, Mara Levine (www.MaraLevine.com , [email protected] , 732/549-9722): Sat. 3/7 6pm 973/879-8568 or [email protected]. Workshops usually 3:30–5:30pm, con- & 8pm, Tavern Concert Series, with Caroline Cutroneo and Celestial Harmonies, two shows, must cert usually 6:30pm. Concert $15, workshop $20, concert and workshop combo $30 reserve, Candle-Lit Guyon Tavern, Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY, Coffee With Conscience: 1st United Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, HistoricRichmondTown.org, 718/351-1611 x270, $10 per show; Sun. 3/15 1–3pm, Music in the Gallery, 8pm, $20 online, $25 at the door, www.CoffeeWithConscience.org, [email protected], with Terry Kitchen, St John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 610/258-6119, $10 sug- Thu. 3/19 908/412-9105; Sat. 3/21 Split Bill—Jim Boggia and Matt Nokoa gested donation; 7:30pm open mic, 8:30pm performance, Hard Luck Cafe/Folk Music Society of Huntington, with Jeff Scroggins, Tristan Scroggins, Greg Blake, Larry Cohen, and special Community Theater at Mayo Center for Performing Arts: 100 South St., Morristown, NJ, for tick- guests Martha Trachtenberg, Tom Griffith, members of Gathering Time, Cinema Arts Center Sky ets/info call 973/539-8008, www.MayoArts.org, shows at 8pm Room, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY,http://fmsh.org , $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Fri. Crossroads Coffeehouse: 8pm, Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Rd., Flanders. 3/20 7:30pm, Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival, guest performer with Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, 973/786-7940 or 908/879-7739 Crowne Plaza Wilmington North, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE,www.WilmingtonWinterGrass.org , Ethical Brew Coffeehouse: Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, 302/792-2700, check website for ticket prices; Sat. 3/21 7pm sharp, Old Lynn Concert Series, with NJ, 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), $20 online/$25 at door, www.EthicalBrew.org, 201/836-5187; Sat. Jeff Scroggins and Mara Levine's Folkgrass Connection, along with Tristan Scroggins, Larry Cohen, 3/14 Jann Klose with Hiroya Tsukamoto and Martha Trachtenberg, Old Lynn Methodist Church, Lynn, PA, (half mile west of PA Rte. 29 on Fanwood Performance Series:7pm, Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 75 North Martine Avenue, SR3012, 9 miles north of the intersection of US Route 6 and PA Route 29 in Tunkhannock, PA), Fanwood. www.FanwoodPerformanceSeries.org, closed 'till Spring www.OldLynnConcerts.org, 570/965-2889 or 570/965-2686, free admission Folk Arts Fridays at Ethical Culture: 516 Prospect St., Maplewood. 2nd Friday (except June–Aug.). Michael Mitsch (www.LagansLove.com, [email protected], 973/328-0675): Fri. 3/13 7am, Bring instruments and voices for singing, playing, quilting, crafts. Run by Lisa Novemsky and Anja WNTI 90.3 FM; Fri. 3/13 9pm, Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ, Moen, www.EssexEthical.org or 973/763-8293. kroghs.com, 973/729-8428; Sat. 3/14 5pm, Blackthorne Restaurant and Irish Pub, 651 North Michigan Godfrey Daniels: 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 610/867-2390, www.GodfreyDaniels.org. Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ, BlackthornPub.com; Tue. 3/17 12noon, 5pm, Chimney Rock Restaurant, 342 Sat. 3/21 Good Coffeehouse: The Good Coffeehouse at The Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, Valley Road, Gillette, NJ, www.ChimneyRockInn.com, 908/580-1100; 6:30pm, Resurrection doors open at 7:30, music at 8pm, 718/768-3195 or www.theOldStoneHouse.org Parish, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: Fair Lawn Community Center, Fair Lawn, NJ, 8pm, $20, member $17, Kathy Moser ( [email protected] ): Sun. 3/1 3pm, Brook Falls Farm, Stillwater, NJ, www.HurdyGurdyFolk.org, 201/384-1325; Sat. 3/7 Aztec Two-Step www.BrookFallsFarm.com, 973/692-6019, $23 in advance/$25 at door; Sat. 3/28 7pm, Jamboree at the JCC, 9 Connecticut 39, Sherman, CT,www.JccInSherman.org , [email protected], 860/355-8050 Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam: EVERY Thursday, 6pm, Mannion’s, 150 West Main St., Somerville 908/203-9700, www.meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass (www.rrbBigBand.com, jazz/swing big band with 4 FP mem- Morris County Center for the Arts: Darress Theatre, 615 Main St., Boonton. 973/334-9292 , bers): Sat. 3/14 7:30pm, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, benefit concert for MUF, 21 Normandy www.DarressTheater.com Heights Road, Morristown NJ, www.muuf.org, 973/540-1177 Morristown Uke Jam: Ukulele playalong and jam, 7pm every 1st Wed at Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, 47 Martin Swinger ( www.MartinSwinger.com , [email protected] ): Sat. 3/28 8pm, S Park Pl, Morristown (on the Green in warm weather. Info:www.meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam, Schoolhouse Songwriter's Series, Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen Mark 973/978-0751, [email protected] NJ, 862/368-2202 , 732/261-4807 , $10; Sun. 3/29 4pm, Schoolhouse Family Concert, Old Franklin Music at the Mission: 1452 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ, 7pm, $5 admission, Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen NJ, 862/368-2202, 732/261-4807, free admission www.MusicAtTheMission.org; Sat. 3/7 Showcase and Open Mic Night 4 13 Music on Main Street: Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ, 7:30pm, Join the Folk Project 732/596-4048, www.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.org NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: Eatontown Community Center, 72 Broad Street (Route Cut out this handy dandy membership form and mail it, with your 71), Eatontown, NJ, 2–4pm, $3–7, www.ingridmusic.com, 732/869-9276; Sun. 3/1 Jan Christensen membership fee, to Eddie Roffman, 11 Butternut Road Randolph, NJ 07869. NJ Women of Jazz Concert Series: Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 7:30pm, Info: [email protected] reservation required, www.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.org, 732/634-0413; Fri. 3/13 Carol Hamersma Trio, reservation required Choose at least one: ___ New ___ Renew ___ Skip to my Lou ___ Do Be Do Be Do Outpost In The Burbs: Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair, NJ, 8pm, $22 in advance, $25 at the door, www.OutpostInTheBurbs.org, 973/744-6560; Fri. 3/13 Jonatha Brooke; Name ______Fri. 3/27 Susan Werner Address ______People’s Voice Cafe: Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th St., New York, NY, 8pm, $18 contribution, members $10, www.PeoplesVoiceCafe.org , 212/787-3903; Sat. ______3/7 International Women's Day Celebration—SONiA of Disappear Fear; Sat. 3/14 emma's revolution; Home Tel. ______Work Tel. ______Wed. 3/18 Brooklyn Community Storytellers—Adele Rolider; Sat. 3/28 Brooklyn Women's Chorus E mail 1: ______E mail 2: ______Pinewoods Folk Music Club: 444 W. 54th St., #7, New York, NY 10019, 718/651-1115 , www.FolkmusicNY.org, Every Monday, Irish Traditional Music Session, 8–11pm at the Landmark Do you play or sing music? Tavern. Visit web site for details. [ ] For fun [ ] Occasionally perform in public [ ] Professionally or semi-professionally The Place: Livingston, NJ, 3pm pot luck, 4pm concert, house concert, $20 suggested donation, Help us save Trees and save Energy! Choose to receive your Newsletter via Email! [ ] Receive Monthly Newsletter via Email [ ] Receive Paper Newsletter [email protected], 973/992-7491 (Save $5.00 from each membership category with our “GO GREEN eNewsletter” Discount!) Prallsville Mill: Rte. 29, Stockton, NJ (5 miles north from New Hope and Lambertville). Visit www. Choose your membership category below: VerySeldom.com or email [email protected] for more information ; Fri. 3/6–3/7 Beppe Gambetta & Rushad Eggleston. [ ] Individual membership @ $25/yr ($20 for GO GREEN eNewsletter) $ ______[ ] Family membership* @ $30/yr ($25 for GO GREEN eNewsletter) $ ______Princeton Folk Music Society: Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, Names of additional family members: ______8:15pm, $20, Members $15, Students 12–22 $10, kids under 12 $5, www.PrincetonFolk.org , Fri. 3/20 Or please consider supporting the Folk Project with a Premium (Supporting) membership! [email protected], 609/799-0944; Mary Gauthier [ ] ‘Bard’ Premium Membership @ $50/yr ($40 is tax deductible) $______Sacred Bean Coffeehouse: Flanders United Methodist Church, 2 Park Place (corner with Hillside (Receive 1 special DVD featuring blues performances from Horses Sing None of It) Ave), Flanders, NJ, 7pm, raywinch.net/Coffeehouse.html, [email protected], 973/584-5426; [ ] ‘Balladeer’ Premium Membership @ $100/yr ($80 is tax deductible) $______Sat. 3/21 Karen Kamenetsky with Chris Westfall (Receive 2 special Folk DVD’s of great performances from Horses Sing None of It) Sacred Harp Singings: Much info at www.fasola.org, 2nd Sun.: 2pm, St. Paul’s Church, 199 Carroll [ ] ‘Troubadour’ Premium Membership @ $250/yr ($200 tax deductible) $______(Receive 5 special Folk DVD’s of great performances from Horses Sing None of It) St., Brooklyn. 718/293-2848 , 2pm, Montclair Friends Mtg., Park & Gordonhurst. 973/509-2165 , [ ] ‘Star Performer’ Premium Membership @ $500/yr ($400 tax deductble) $______Midweek singing Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 346 W. 20th St. (Receive 10 special Folk DVD’s of great performances from Horses Sing None of It) www.nycsacredharp.org/localsingings.html ______Multiple Year Membership (you do the math) $ ______Sanctuary Concerts: The Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ, 8pm, www.SanctuaryConcerts.org , [email protected] , Total amount enclosed: $ ______973/376-4946 ; Sat. 3/28 George Winston Make your check payable to: The Folk Project Skylands Native American Flute Circle: meets at a home in Panther Valley. Info: Allan Johnson *Family membership is one basic or supporting membership plus $3 for each additional family member/banjo. 908/850-5772 or [email protected] Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam: Mannion’s Pub & Restaurant, 140 West Main Street, Somerville. Starting around 7:30pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. 609/924-5353 or visit Members’ Gigs & Friends www.diamondcut.com/oldtime; Please use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Mike Agranoff ( www.MikeAgranoff.com , [email protected] ): Mon. 3/2 5pm, These Plains, NY, 7:30pm, Walkabout Chorus "Teachabout" at 6:45pm, $18 in advance, $23 at the Days, on-air interview with Gordon Ward, 89.7 FM, simulcast on WDVRFM.org, www.wdvrfm.org, door, www.WalkaboutClearwater.org, 914/949-2146; Sat. 3/14 Split Bill—Joe Jencks and Natalia [email protected], 609/397-1620; Sat. 3/7 8pm, Glenside House Concerts, a private home, call or Zuckerman email for reservations (required) and directions, Glenside, PA, tinyurl.com/GlensideHouseConcerts, [email protected], 215/572-7715; Mon. 3/9 7pm, South Jersey Acoustic Roots Music Society, Medford Arts Center, 18 North Main Street, Medford, NJ,www.sjarms.com , [email protected], 609/217-1388; Sat. 3/14 7:30pm, Deer Creek Coffeehouse, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1022 Main St., Darlington, MD, www.facebook.com/DeerCreekCoffeeHouse, [email protected], 443/877-7125; Sat. 3/21 Folklore Society of Greater Washington, Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard 12 5 March Evening o' Music OLD BUSINESS AD HOC FINANCE: Rachel Streich, Lori Falco, and others explained a 2014 P&L Report regarding Sat. 3/14, 8pm • Kathy Haynie's operating results. A motion was proposed by Lori Falco to create a new Ad Hoc committee to rec- 27 Pineview Court, Skillman, NJ • 609/273-8173 ommend remedies to reverse Folk Project operating losses and move towards profitability, and Since we have returned to our classic format of nuttin’ but jamming, munching, and schmoozing, she would serve as Chairperson. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. It is expected why not return to our classic name “Evening of Music” as well?! that the new committee would complete its job within 6 months…but would start making cost saving suggestions sooner. Kathy would love to fill her home with musicians, music lovers, food, drinks and desserts for shar- ing (although please take any leftovers home with you). Plenty of parking around this cul de sac AD HOC TECHNOLOGY: George Otto deferred reporting until the next Board Meeting. but we’ll leave the driveway open for dropping off instruments, etc. Also remove shoes, please … COMMITTEE REPORTS the salt and snow on your feet are too enticing for the two cats. SPECIAL CONCERTS : Scooter not present. The Special Concerts committee reported on some FROM POINTS NORTH: Route 287 South to Exit 17 (exit on the LEFT) to Rt. 202 South. At the Somerville Circle, take the third exit to Rt. of the upcoming arrangements. Pam asked the Board to let her know if the 2015 Benefit concert 206 South for 4.7 miles. Right onto Rt. 601 (a/k/a Blawenburg Belle Mead Rd.) for 3.2 miles. Right onto Grandview Rd. for 1.2 miles. Left would be a benefit for FP, MUF, or some other cause. onto Fairview Road. First right onto Pineview Court. HSNOI: Ken Brody discussed impacts from a resignation at Cablevision. FROM POINTS EAST: Rt. 78 West to Exit 29, Rt. 287 South. Follow directions from Rt. 287 South above. FROM POINTS WEST: 78 East to Exit SWINGIN’ TERN: Leigh Walker spoke of the impact from snow and ice in January. They are holding 29 (Rt. 287 South). Follow directions above from 287 South. a committee meeting 2/7 to discuss methods of raising additional revenues. FROM POINTS SOUTH: NJ Turnpike North to Exit 8 Rt. 133 (a/k/a Hightstown Road) for 4 miles. Right on to Rt. 571 (a/k/a Princeto n Heightstown Rd.) for 4.6 miles. Bear right onto Washington Road for 2.3 miles (straight at circle in Princeton at Rt. 1). Left on Nassau PUBLICITY: Paul Fisher discussed Facebook invites, likes, etc. Pam is writing an article for the Street (changes to Stockton Street) for 0.6 miles. Right onto Rt. 604 (a/k/a Great Rd. and becomes Rt. 601 Blawenburg Belle Mead Rd.) Newsletter. Allan asked if anyone has been receiving spam under the guise of FP business. If so, for 6.2 miles. Left onto Grandview Rd. Follow directions from Grandview Rd. above. please notify Allan. GETAWAY: Registration for Fall Getaway Weekend will open on March 1st, 2015. Board Meeting adjourned at 10:09pm. Folk Video: Looking for Something New Next Meeting: 8pm on March 3rd, 2015, at Mario’s Pizza in Randolph In this second selection of musical offerings, I was looking for new stuff. Probably not new to every- one who's reading this, but they were all new to me. I poked around, watched, listened, and came up with these four. And given the context, I'm leading with the name rather than the song title. Good o’ the Order The Milk Carton Kids (www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJq2KE7peP0) (Community News) This is a duo from California with a sound that recalls both Simon and Garfunkel and the Everly Brothers. They've released three albums, have been on The Prairie Home Companion twice and This is a place to share news about memorable events and challenges were Grammy-nominated, too. So how is it I'd never heard of them? I need to get out more. you have faced in the past month with your Folk Project Community. Please send items to Joanne Cronin, [email protected] Kate Rusby (www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7iaq5ZOcT0) Kate Rusby is a singer-songwriter from Barnsley, UK, and according to Wikipedia is sometimes Tom Taylor sends warm greetings from Florida. He will miss the Valentine's show. known as "The Barnsley Nightingale." She's won a boatload of awards and headlined festivals in Deborah Graham will also miss the Extravaganza, since she'll be in Lake Tahoe visiting family. Britain, where she's considered a superstar of the acoustic scene. So many singers, so little time. Lois DeRitter attended the Boar's Head festival in Somerville, a medieval-style festival around Little Suns (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUpz9kX2zI) Twelfth Night. The venue was packed. She enjoyed the instruments, the costumes and pageantry, Little Suns has a very distinctive sound thanks to its eclectic mix of instruments, featuring horns, and the great refreshments. drums, and accordion. They're now based in Montreal and were previously known as Dry River On January 28, FP members Lori Falco, Pat Brangs, and Ellen Muraskin joined Robin & Eddie Caravan. There's probably a story there, but if so it will be left as an assignment for the reader. Roffman for Robin's birthday celebration at Ruby Tuesday's in Lakewood. Robin said, "I had a great Dry the River (www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1WVyYCm7sM) time!" Eddie took a break from the cold with a week in Miami and a rented bicycle. He can't decide which he likes more: beachfront bike riding or swimming in the ocean. This is a quartet from East London (although there are five people in the video); they also have a taste for unusual instrumentation. They've been together since 2010 and have recorded two albums, Pam Turner's students raised about $4500 last year for a local charity. as well as a few singles and EPs. Be nice to have them drop in for an Evening of Music. Mark Schaffer has a second grandchild on the way! —Chris Riemer Joanne Cronin has new glasses and can read teeny tiny type again. Marie Trontell and Jay Wilensky were tickled to see Sybil Bannett at a Labyrinth Café concert in Fort Lauderdale. Nice series, so if you're ever down visiting your bubbe.... Storytelling Festival Come to the Ninth Annual Storytelling & World Music Festival, Sunday, March 8, 2015, 12:30–3:15pm, Student Community Center on the Campus of the County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ, Storytelling & music for all ages, featuring Spook Handy. Admission $6 for all ages.. 6 11 Folk Project Board Meeting • February 3, 2015 BONUS Evening o' Music! Board Meeting: The Summary Sat. 3/28, 8pm • the Roffmans’ 11 Butternut Rd., Randolph, NJ • 973/328-7742 Every month, our Bonus Evening of Music takes place at Eddie and Robin’s place in Randolph. The February 3, 2015, Board Meeting was called to order at 8:09pm at the home of Pam Robinson & Bring song, voice, instruments, and food/beverage to share. Note: Eddie and Robin keep Kosher. Bob Safranek. Non-kosher items can be shared on the kitchen table; bring serving utensils. Present: Officers—Barrett Wilson, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Andrew Hines, Chris Riemer; Trustees— Directions: >From I287 Southbound: exit 36, Ridgedale Ave. Keep right at fork, follow signs for and turn right at Ridgedale Ave., go 0.7 Bob McNally, Allan Kugel, Joanne Cronin, Lindsey Meyer, Lois DeRitter, Barrett Wilson; Committee mi. Follow directions from Ridgedale-Hanover intersection below >From I287 Northbound: exit 36B, W Lafayette Ave. Right at light onto Chairs—Rachel Streich, George Otto, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Scooter Ferguson, Ken Brody, Barrett Wilson, Eddie Roffman, Pat Brangs, Mike Agranoff, Lori Falco, George Otto, Christine DelVecchio, Ridgedale Ave., go 0.9 mi. >From Ridgedale-Hanover Intersection: Left onto E Hanover (westbound), go 4.6 mi. Turn right at Black Birch Leigh Walker, Paul Fisher, Mike DelVecchio, Mark Schaffer; Guests: Bob Safranek, Pam Robinson, Pam Dr. (just past traffic light at Shongum Rd.), go 0.8 mi. > Turn right at Butternut Rd., second driveway on the right. Turner; Absent: Trustees—Deborah Graham, Grover Kemble; Committee Chairs—Gloria Friedman MOTIONS THIS MONTH Folk Lore: Swingin' Tern Dances The origin of Swingin’ Tern Dances dates back to a conversation at a diner in September 1983. Artie ¤ Motion to accept the minutes with one correction regarding Christine Humphreys as the bud- Grimes, Don Flaherty, Jim Gartner, and Doug Heacock were at the Golden Touch Diner after going to ding photographer was seconded and passed unanimously. a concert at the Closing Circle (a coffeehouse run by FMS, a sister organization to the Folk Project). ¤ Motion proposed by Andrew Hines to form a new Ad Hoc committee to proactively publicize Artie and Don were lamenting that there was no place to contra dance outside of Princeton and and capitalize on the Morris Arts Award was seconded and passed unanimously. It is antici- New York City. Doug said he didn’t have much experience with contra dancing but was good at pated that this committee will intensively operate over the next two months and last some organizing things. He had just joined the board of the Folk Project, which could provide the umbrella six or so months longer. Andrew will serve as chairperson. support for an upstart venture. The incubation had begun. ¤ Motion proposed by Lori Falco to form a new Ad Hoc committee to recommend remedies The next month, Steve Schnur was the dance caller at the Folk Project Fall Festival. Lori Weiss (Falco) to assist in bringing FP cash flow back into the black. Lori would be the chairperson. This was mentioned the idea of a new dance series. Steve encouraged the idea and said he would love to seconded and passed unanimously. call for the dance. A committee started to meet at Artie’s house to brainstorm. Artie, Don, ADMINISTRATION: The January 2015 minutes were accepted with one correction noted by Andrew Doug, Lori, Jim, Eddie Roffman, and Jean Silver were early participants. Hines regarding Christine Humphreys as the budding photographer. Elizabeth Lachowicz moved Doug asked for suggestions for a name for the dance series. Don sug- to accept; seconded and passed unanimously. President Barrett Wilson welcomed incoming board gested “Petronella”—Doug felt that might be too esoteric for non-dancers. member Jay Wilensky to fill the balance of Steve Humphreys' trustee term. Barrett is asking anyone Eddie and Artie suggested “Swing and Turn”. Doug said, “Oh, you mean to notify him of “Key Dates.” This is something he wants on the calendar going forward. Discussion those funky shore birds?” “No, Swing and Turn from Swing and Turn Jubilee, about filling blank dates for meetings ensued. an old timey standard.” Doug said, “That’s great, we can call it Swingin’ PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Barrett took an informal poll about who is and is not getting emails and Tern Dances and have a pun already built into the name—many puns attachments. Pat Rolston is investigating our insurance situation. If anyone has questions or con- can follow!” cerns about the situation, please submit them through Barrett. The Morris Arts Award ceremony Doug and Don agreed to be co-chairs. Don and Artie agreed to book the is coming up. I am handling most of the details and will keep people updated as needed. Guests talent. Doug did the legwork lining up our first venue at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent are welcome, must RSVP and it’s free. Andrew Hines raised the issue of capitalizing on this award Station. Knowing that the Folk Project didn’t entertain half-baked ideas, he tried to work out all ahead of the ceremony and offered to work on it. He made a motion to create an ad hoc commit- the details, going as far as printing up a flier for the first three months. Contingent on Folk Project tee to pursue and leverage this event through available channels. Andrew will be the chairperson board approval, Steve Schnur agreed to call the first dance for a $25 minimum payment. Doug went of this effort. Motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Discussion took place, and we will to an open stage at the Folk Project’s Minstrel Show Coffeehouse and found the Pot Luck String make haste to get the word out. Others are encouraged to join and submit ideas for better noto- Band [which included Wayne and Dolly Farmer, still active in the dance, and Bill Christophersen who riety. Mike Agranoff also shared details of some arrangements to take place. frequently plays for us in other bands]. Pot Luck agreed to a $35 minimum for their six members. TREASURER’S REPORT : Treasurer Chris Riemer presented and described the attached depart- Doug’s presentation to the Folk Project board created heated discussion. The Project had never ment P&L report. It was reported that there is $6,597.65 in the money market account; $16,264.76 supported dance. Doug pointed out that the FP constitution referred to support of the folk arts, in the checking account when accounting for outstanding checks. FP made $537 in January after not just folk music. The board finally approved the motion, and Swingin’ Tern Dances was hatched. subtracting two donations. Once the Project made their decision, they threw their full support behind the dance, with many NEW BUSINESS members showing up for the first dance on January 7, 1984. For a $3 admission price, 112 dancers turned out for a phenomenal first dance and the caller and band went home with well over their Mark Schaffer informed the board of a person who has offered to work with FP to apply for grants. minimum payment. Swingin’ Tern took full flight with between 120 and 200 dancers per dance in Stephanie Macias is known to Mark through his association at NJIT. Barrett raised the issue of a the first year. donation request from the Trout Organization. The Board declined. Barrett will be accepting the With our first year at the College of Saint Elizabeth and second year at the Madison YMCA, we found Morris Arts Award on behalf of the Folk Project on 3/25/2015. The Collegiate outreach program will present suggestions at the next Board meeting. a long term nest for 23 years at Ogden Memorial Church in Chatham. In 2009 we flew to our cur- rent nest at First Presbyterian Church in East Hanover, NJ. Many years of dancing are to follow . . . 10 —Doug Heacock 7 FP Calendar : March 2015

For venue addresses & contact information, see Venues, Feets, or Gigs 8/Sun. Ninth Annual Storytelling & World Music Festival, 12:30–3:15pm, Student Community Please use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go Center on the Campus of the County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ, storytelling & music for all ages, featuring Spook Handy. Admission $6 for 1/Sun. EVERY SUNDAY: 7pm, Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio. WPRB 103.3FM; www.wprb.com; all ages. www.veryseldom.com 12/Thur. NJ Songwriters Circle: 7pm. Dave Kleiner’s, 32 Williamson Ave., Bloomfield. 973/429-0288 EVERY SUNDAY: 7–10pm, Radio Nowhere. WMSC 90.3FM Montclair or streaming at 13/Fri. Minstrel: Open Stage www.wmscradio.com or www.live365.com/wmsc NJ Women of Jazz Concert Series: 7:30pm, Carol Hamersma Trio, reservation required EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY: 6pm, Open Irish session. Dublin House, Red Bank Outpost In The Burbs: 8pm, Jonatha Brooke, $22 in advance, $25 at the door EVERY 1ST SUNDAY: 2–4pm, NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song 14/Sat. FP Evening 'o Music: 8pm. At Kathy Haynie's in Skillman, NJ NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: 2–4pm, Jan Christensen, $3–7 EVERY 2ND SATURDAY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, English Country Dance, $10 ($5 2/Mon. EVERY MONDAY: 7:30pm, Maplewood International Dancers. Maplewood, seniors & students). More info on Dance page. http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html Blairstown Theatre: 8:30pm, Spuyten Duyvil, $20 3/Tues. FP Board Meeting: 8pm. At Mario’s Pizza in Randolph Ethical Brew Coffeehouse: 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), Jann Klose with Hiroya EVERY TUESDAY: 7pm, Northwest NJ Acoustic Jam. Westside United Methodist Church, Tsukamoto, $20 online/$25 at door Hopatcong. 973/770-0179 People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, emma's revolution, $18 contribution, members $10 EVERY TUESDAY: 7–9:30pm, Open Mic, Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, 47 S Park Pl, Morristown, Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: 7:30pm, Split Bill—Joe Jencks and Natalia Zuckerman, 973/285-5464 $18 in advance, $23 at the door, Walkabout Chorus "Teachabout" at 6:45pm EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: 7:30pm, Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam. Mannion’s 15/Sun. Newsletter Deadline: Send stuff to [email protected] Somerville. www.diamondcut.com/oldtime/ 18/Wed. People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, Brooklyn Community Storytellers; Adele Rolider, $18 4/Wed. EVERY WEDNESDAY: 7:30pm, Morristown Int’l Dancers. Mountain Lakes Community Church. contribution, members $10 973/539-7020, http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html 20/Fri. Minstrel: Silk City with Rick Ilowite EVERY WEDNESDAY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $8 ($5 seniors & Princeton Folk Music Society: 8:15pm, Mary Gauthier, $20, Members $15, Students 12–22 students). More info on Dance page. $10, kids under 12 $5 EVERY WEDNESDAY: 7:30pm, “Down Jersey” with Jim Albertson. WSNJ am1240, am1440 and 21/Sat. Swingin' Tern: Barbara Goldstein & Dr. Twamley’s Audio Snakes http://www.wsnjam.com; http://members.aol.com/downjerseyjim Coffee With Conscience: 8pm, Split Bill—Jim Boggia and Matt Nokoa, $20 online, $25 at EVERY WEDNESDAY: 9pm, Open Mic, McLynn’s Restaurant, Springfield. 973/258-1600 the door EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY: 7pm, Folk Open Sing. Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, Sacred Bean Coffeehouse: 7pm, Karen Kamenetsky with Chris Westfall Brooklyn. 212/636-6341 or 718/788-7563 22/Sun. EVERY 4TH SUNDAY (EXCEPT JULY AND AUGUST): 2–5:30pm, Sacred Harp Singing, Montclair EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY: Morristown Uke Jam; http://meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam; Mark Friends Meeting House, 289 Park Street, Upper Montclair, NJ; http://gssh.hostoi.com 973/978-0751, [email protected] 27/Fri. Minstrel: Small Potatoes with Arlon Bennett 5/Thur. EVERY THURSDAY: 6pm, Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam. Somerville. 908/203-9700; http://meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park Outpost In The Burbs: 8pm, Susan Werner, $22 in advance, $25 at the door ALTERNATE THURSDAYS: 7:30pm, Scandinavian couple dancing. Bound Brook. See 28/Sat. Bonus Evening o' Music: 8pm, at the Roffmans’, 11 Butternut Rd., Randolph. www.skandinoje.org for dates/info 973/328-7742 6/Fri. Minstrel: Jean Rohe and the End Of The World Show with The Lords of ALMOST EVERY 4TH SATURDAY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $10 ($5 Liechtenstein seniors & students). More info on Dance page. Prallsville Mill: 8pm, through 2015-3-7, Beppe Gambetta & Rushad Eggleston, adults 3/28 Acoustic Cafe, Pascack Valley: 8pm, Sloan Wainwright and The Levins, $20 advance/$22 $35 in advance, $20 for 25 and under in advance, 5 miles north from New Hope and door Lambertville People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, Brooklyn Women's Chorus, $18 contribution, members $10 7/Sat. Swingin' Tern: Double Dance—Bob Isaacs & Free Raisins Sanctuary Concerts: 8pm, George Winston, $25 EVERY SATURDAY: CD*NY: 8pm, Contra dances. NYC, www.cdny.org 29/Sun. Borderline Folk Music Club: 1pm, John Flynn Acoustic Cafe: 7:30pm, Brian Culburn with Kris Van Cleave & Jason Alexander, donations appreciated Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: 8pm, Aztec Two-Step, $28, members $25 Music at the Mission: 7pm, Showcase and Open Mic Night, $5 admission People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, International Women's Day Celebration—SONiA of Disappear Fear, $18 contribution, members $10 Music at the Mission: 7:30pm, Open Mic Night 8 9