The Folklore Society Box M l iH, 20th Street Station, Washington, DC 20036 of dealer Wash in gton NBKulTHt VOLUME X V I , NO. 1 SEPTEMBER, 1979 PHONE (703) 281-2228 Nancy Sc h a t z, E d it or Peter Bellamy on Sept. 8 "Special Event" is indeed an apt description for the Folk­ lore Society's next concert, Peter Bellamy is a fascinating performer who w ill doubtless give us a blockbuster evening on Saturday, September 8, Peter used to be one-third of the Young Tradition. That unaccompanied trio produced three LPs in England and four fine American tours. Peter has two recent solo American LPs, one a traditional collection fea­ turing unaccompanied singing, songs with Anglo concertina or guitar, and whistle tunes, The other is a collection of Rudyard Kipling Barrack-Room Ballads, set to traditional tunes or written ones—a powerful set. Peter was also res­ ponsible for a folk opera, "The Transports," performed in England and recorded with an all-star cast. So if you ap­ preciate the many styles of British Isles music, join us at the Washington Ethical Society auditorium, 77.50 - l 6th St., N.W,, in 'Washington, at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, for PETER BELLAMY in concert. Admission is $2 for members, and $3 for non-members. —me P.S,: If you're wondering why this concert features Bellamy alone, instead (Cont, on p. 2) and.. Tundra on Sept. 23 Traditional music from Kent (England, not Ohio) w ill be featured on September 23 in a special concert by "Tundra," a husband and wife duo from Rainham, Kent. Doug and Sue Hudson have been singing together as "Tundra" since March, 1972. They have done extensive folksong research, and spent six years collecting local songs from traditional musicians in Kent, a pro­ ject culminating in their recent recording, "A Kentish Garland," But more important than their research, Doug and Sue bring a lively sense of humor and splen­ did musicianship to their performances. Their unac­ companied harmony singing is strong, their instrumen­ tal accompaniments varied and sensitive. This concert will truly be a special event for those who enjoy British music. The date, again, is Sunday, September 23* The program begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Washington Ethical Society auditorium, 7750 - 16th St., N.W. (at Kalmia Road), Admission is $2 for FSGW members and 33 for non-members. FROM THE PROGRAM CHAIRMAN.. BELLAMY (Cont, from p. 1) of together with Dave Swarbrick (as pro­ Because of a schedul i ng snafu at the mised in the last Newsletter), be advised Ethi cal Society, there will be no that Dave recently broke his arm, and regular September program. We’ll get playing the fiddle is difficu lt enough st ar t ed October 12 wit h a concer t by without a cast on one’s arm... We hope the DeBusk - Weaver Family from Oxford, he mends fa st! Pennsyl vani a. They perform lots of Garter Fami l y materi al and gospel tunes, and shoul d be a r eal t r eat t o hear w* More on this in the October newsl etter. SUNDAY NIGHT DANCES I hope to complete our program plans for the year by mid-November, and would The Folklore Society’s weekly Sunday appr eci at e member s' i nput i n my pl anni ng. dances w ill resume this month, starting Anyone wi t h suggest i ons for a program Sept..23, 8-11 p.m. At this writing, the shoul d wri t e me at: P.O. Box 9062, location had not been confirmed, so be Washington, D.C. 20003. Or call sure to call the FSGW Hot Line, 281-2228, 544- 4309. for details. Admission to the dance is $2 for FSGW members, and $2,50 for others, --Kathy Westra Hickerson Sept. 23 - Bob Dalsemer callin g!

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE Sept. 30 - Music by the Boss-Town Bu zz-St ep s. BOARD MEETI NGS: The September FSGW Board meeting w ill be FSGW BOARD MEMBERS, 1979-80 held Sept. 5, at 8:00 p.m., at the home of Bill Day in Silver Spring, MD. Board President - Lars Hanslin meetings are open to the membership and (h ) 65^-4317 (o) 3^3-7957 your participation is encouraged. For directions, call Bill at 588-0236, Vice-President - Tom McHenry The October meeting will be held the (h) 533-1397 (o) 695-3908 fir st week in October| for information on Secretary - Susan Schwelling time and place, ca ll the FSGW Hot Line (h) 657-8551 (281-2228). Treasurer - Nan Goland (h ) 332-0232 NEWSLETTER DEADLI NE: Dance - Lisa Kornberg The deadline for the October newsletter (h ) 362-6983 is Sept. 14. We are happy to include any items of in ter est to FSGW members (assum­ Membership - Don Nichols ing space is available), but you must do (h ) 938-4564 (o) 664-5780 your part by getting items in on time. Program - Kathy Westra Hickerson Mail articles, notes, etc., to Nancy (h) 5i+^ 3 0 9 Schatz, 3312 Glenway Dr., Kensington, MD 20795. Publications - Nancy Schatz (h) 933-3073 (o) 882-5500, ex.51 NEW P . O . BOX: Publicity - Mia Gardiner Don’t forget—FSGW1 s Post Office box (h ) 573-8111 number has been changed. Our official Special Events - Mary C liff address is now: The Folklore Society of (h ) 534-7582 (o)998-2790 Greater Washington, Box 19114, 20th St. Station, Washington, D.C. 20036, At-Large - Julie Ball (h ) 379-4454 (o) 537-6484 SPECIAL THANKS: At-Lar ge - B ill Day A bit belatedly, the Folklore Society (h) 588-0236 (o) 933-5880 wishes to extend h eartfelt thanks to a ll Past President - Jonathan Eberhart those (performers, sta ff, volunteers, and (h ) 667-0778 (o) 785-2273 audience!) who helped make the 3rd annual Washington Folk Festival last June a Past Treasurer - Linda Lieberman success. Join us again next year! (h ) 526-0584 \/ I (o H I GOSPEL SING SEPTEMBER OPEN SING

Each month the Folklore Society holds Everyone has a favorite folk song, informal get-togethers to sing Gospel whether it *s the la st one you learned or music and share a pot-luck dinner. The the fir s t . This month*s Open Sing leader, harmonies and enthusiasm that accompany Don Nochols, would like you to come and the singing are simply too good to miss. share that song with him and everyone You needn*t be able to read music to come else at the September Open Sing, which and p a r t ic ip a t e , will be held in the Ethical Society build­ This month the Sing will be held in the ing, 775C - 16th St*, N.W,, about 9 p.m. Mount Pleasant section of D.C,, at the on Friday, Sept, 7# There will be music, home of Arlene Rodenbeck and Rick Morgan, wine, punch, and a friendly atmosphere— at Hi 00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, all for $1. Bring a pot luck dish and your voice. For those new to FSGW, the Open Sing is Be sure to call Arlene and Rick (H62-3667) an informal sharing of music. Everyone ahead of time to get directions and to sits in a circle on the floor in the main let them know what you*11 be bringing. room of the building or talks and jams in the smaller rooms downstairs. It is not —Kathy Condon (H62-2875) necessary to be a good musician to parti­ cipate, In fact, you can participate by simply being an audience for those who do sing or play, but be prepared to join in FIFTEEN? t on lo t s o f ch or u ses! The October Open Sing will take place Would you belive the Folklore Society on Friday, Oct, 5* in the Main Lodge at of Greater Washington is fifteen years the Getaway. The leader w ill be Helen old this fall? *Tis true, and we are Schneyer, and there will be no theme— going to celebrate with an all-night ju st lots of good songs. party, planned for Saturday, October 13. —Dolores There will be a concert, a dance, an open sing, breakfast, and more, We*11 have more details on this next month, ADVANCE NOT I CE ...... but meanwhile, do plan on being with us. If you have any pictures or other memora­ Put Tuesday evening, Oct, 9, on your bilia from the old da3's, please let Jon­ calendar for the return of Gordon Bok, Ann athan (785-22.73 weekdays) or Mary (53H- Mayo Muir, and Ed Trickett, 7582) know—we*d lik e to borrow them for a n ost a lgia cor n er , Rick and Lorraine Lee return the last weekend of October for a workshop and house concert, September ....details later x SUNDAY3 MONDAY AJ TUESDAY £* UjEDNESDAY (p THURSDAY7 FRIDAY ff SATURDAY

Bel l amy (J PEfvl Pane* -6»l*n MeeTi NQ SitiGi Echo IO // tz 13 W takoma Park letter AD Ak b a r Kh a n Folk FesnuAL -L liner £pOli\c£ f fn 24 zr Zip & 2X z D V S k Folk MeAfet n* 'tfar.a. Vio..... ZcUo S:3o -**- ********************************************************************$ I been thinking of taking a class this fall? try one OF THESEI * SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES AT GLEN ECHO ********************************************************************* Dances are held each Saturday night at Glen Echo Park from 30-11t30 p.m. Adult Classes in beginning and intermediate & Both beginning and advanced CLOGGING w ill 81 admission is $2, and beginners are always advanced FIDDLE w ill be taught a t Glen Echo be taught by Carol Chernikoff and Adam Hub- welcome. The lineup for th is month isi Park. The beginners course covers the rudi­ bell, of the Footloose Cloggers, at Glen ments of bowing, le ft hand technique, and Echo Park, The 6-week courses w ill start Sept, 8 Courtly Dances of the Renaissance, ear training simple tunes. The intermediate Sept, 10, and tu ition is $19. For informa­ with the Society for Creative Ana­ & advanced course covers dance fiddling from tion about the course, call Adam (**62-6281) chronism, This dance is part of the American, Br itish , Swedish, and French or Carol (23**—5372) $ for registration in ­ the Michaelmas F estival a t Glen Canadian traditions, with ear training, bow formation, ca ll the Park at **92-6282, Echo Sep t, 8-9, syncopations, and cross tunings. Classes Sept, 15 Square Dance, Caller w ill be Dud­ begin Saturday, Sept. 29 (beginners 11 a.m. The Montgomery County Dept, of Recreation ley Laufman, from New Hampshire, to noon| in t. & adv. noon to 1 p.m.) and will offer 10--week classes in FOLK GUITAR with music by the Boss-Town Buzz- run for 10 weeks. The fee is $30, For more for beginners and intermediate students. Steps, information, ca ll Steve Hickman (836- 57**9) Finger-picking method, with chords and Sept, 22 International Folk Dancing, The or Diane Kellogg (**92-6282). strums, w ill be taught for self-accompani­ Heritage Dancers, with music by ment. Classes start Monday, Sept, 2**, at the Dunav Folk Orchestra, Group DULCIMER and AUTOHARP le s s o n s b egin the Wheaton Library (Georgia Ave, & Areola), Sept. 29 New England Contras, English Coun­ Sept, 10 in F alls Church, Va, Beginning, with Level I at 7 P#m, and Level III at 8 try and Squares, Music by Peas­ in term ediate, and advanced dulcim er, and be­ p.m. Classes start Thursday, Sept, 27, at cods Gathering, with callers Dick ginning and intermediate autoharp w ill be the Aspen H ill Library (Aspen H ill Rd, & Atlee, Gwen Blundon, Joe Blundon, offered. Teachers are Keith Young, Madeline Parkland), with Level II at 7 and Level Barbara Harding, and John Putnam, MacNeil, Kit Connaway, and Woody Padgett, I at 8 p.m. Tuition is $19,50 for Montgom­ Call the Youngs at 9**i-1071 for information. ery County residents, $8,50 for senior c it i­ zens, and $21,50 for out-of-county residents. ALL- NI GHT DANCE I N HARPER' S FERRY Teens adults only, please. For informa­ The Gym Place in Baltimore w ill offer a & tion, call the instructor, Jo Zukav, at **60- The Western Maryland Folk Society is course in APPALACHIAN CLOG, FLATF00T, and bringing country dancing and music back to BUCK DANCING taught by Bob Dalsemer, The **383. the h ills by sponsoring an a ll-n igh t (dusk class w ill meet on Monday nights beginning to dawn) dance on Saturday, Sept, 22, at the in la te September for 8 weeks, Enrollment Folk AUTOHARP (a ll levels), and beginning Canal Campground, Harper's Ferry, W. Va, is limited, so advance registration is re­ APPALACHIAN DULCIMER w ill be taught a t Glen There w ill be contras, squares, circles, quired, The course includes films of both Echo Park by Bruce Hutton, The 8-week and lots of other dances, with callers in­ in dividu al and team dancers taken in the Ap­ courses start Sept, 12, and tuition is $2**, cluding regional favorites such as Bob Dal­ palachian region. For information, call For information about the course, ca ll Bruce semer and Lou Shapiro, as well as a host of 301/66**-0**00 i n B a lt im o r e , at 270-2217. For registration information, others. Four bands—the Boss-Town Buzz- call the Park at **92-6282, Steps, Contraband (Bluemont, Va,), Peascods Gathering, and the Powdered Eagle String TO^s^raci^sATs^ sMra^gM Band~will provide music throughout the FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL OCT. 3-8 revel. A pot-luck supper will be served at A special program on American folk medi­ midnight. Beer and other refreshments w ill cine w ill be held in the Smithsonian1s Mu­ The 13th annual Festival of American Folk­ be a va ila b le. seum of History and Technology from Sept. 27 life w ill be held October 3-8 (10 a.m. to 5 Admission is $6 for adhlts and $3 for to 30, Traditional healers, country doctors, p.m. each day) on the Washington Monument children, which includes camping fees from herbalists, and others will be on hand to g r o u n d s , l**t h & Constitution Ave,, N.W, Saturday morning to Sunday evening. You can explain various folk remedies and to compare Over 200 performers and craftspeople w ill drive or take the train to Harper's Ferry, the old medical methods and equipment with participate, with Caribbean and Vietnamese- Of course, lots of other activities (such as the new. Throughout the **-day program, a American communities highlighted,. Featured hiking, fishing, and exploring the historic series of folk life film s w ill be shown in areas w ill be the medicine show, Caribbean town of Harper's Ferry) are available in the the Museum*s Carmichael Auditorium, All carnival, children's area, native American area before and after the dance. events are free. For more information, ca ll architecture, and Washington area folklore. For more information, ca ll Frank (202/23**- 202/381-6532. For information, ca ll 202/381-626**, 2775) or Liz (30i/**32-8082). -5-

TAKOMA PARK FOLK FESTIVAL CONCERT & DANCE IN BALTIMORE BOYS OF THE LOUGH AT MARYLAND W I I, .1 JLII I—- —J... 1 I I' "I* I 'I'I 111 1 r im a a .

Takoma^ 2nd annual Folk Festival w ill be The Baltimore Folk Music Society w ill open On Friday, Sept, 28, at 8j00 p.m., the held on Sunday, Sept, 9, from 11 a.m, to 6 its season with a concert and square dance Boys of the Lough w ill appear in the Mary­ p.m. at the Takoma Park Junior High School on Saturday, Sept, 15, at 8 p.m., featuring land Student Union grand ballroom, sponsored fie ld , 7611 Piney Branch Rd,, Takoma Park, the Com Dodgers strin g band from Vermont by the University of Maryland in conjunction Md, Admission is free. (George Ainley, fiddlej William Wright, gui­ with the Irish Music and Dance Series, The Festival w ill feature over a dozen per­ tar; and—an old friend of many in D.C.— The members of this well-known group are formers (several of them familiar to FSGW Ahmet Baycu on banjo). After the concert, Aly Bain, the premier Shetland fiddler* members), including Rumisonko, the Sheiks of Bob Dalsemer w ill call for square dancing. Cathal McConnell, one of Ireland*s most out­ Dixie, Double Decker String Band., Celtic All this w ill take place at the Lovely Lane standing flu tists* Dave Richardson; and Thunder, Magpie, and others, Many of.the Church, 2200 St. Paul St.. Baltimore, Ad­ Robin Morton, performers and craftspeople live in Takoma mission is $2, 50, Ample parking is available on the west and a ll of the musicians contribute their side of the Student Union, Tickets are $5 services. each, and may be ordered by mail from the The Festival begins at 11 a.m, with a one- ITOIAN^SARODJ ^C^^J I Maryland Student Union Box Office, Maryland hour children1s program featuring the youth Student Union, College Park, MD 207^+2, For dancers of the Maryland Organization of Am­ information, call the Box Office at ^5^-2803. erican Indians and folk singer Bob Lazun, One of the best, ALI AKBAR KHAN, w ill and w ill continue through the afternoon with appear in a concert of Indian instrumental international folk dancing (demonstration music on Saturday, Sept, 15, at 8,p.m. in and participation), including Balkan, Irish, Lisner Auditorium, He plays the sarod, a clogging, and square and contra dancing, and lu te-like instrument using 4 main strings, 6 lots of music, rhythm and drone strin gs, and 15 sympathetic The Burke Family of Maryland w ill present A large number of crafts and craft demon­ strings, a ll metal, played with a plectrum. an outdoor concert of gospel music on Sept, strations are planned, along with a wide This centuries-old music is accompanied by 27, from noon to 2 p.m ., on the Neptune variety of foods. In case of rain, the Fes­ tabla, the traditional drum, played here by Plaza in front of the main Library of Con­ tival w ill be held inside the school. Funds Zakir Hussein, Lisner Auditorium is at 21st gress building. This 15-

GETAWAY XVi OCTOBER 5-8

THE FOLKLORE SOCI ETY1S ANNUAL GETAWAY WILL BE HELD THE F I RST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER AT PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK, NEAR DUMFRIES, VA.

Concerts, workshops, dances, good food, and good friends are the main ingredients of FSGW1 s annual Getaway Weekend. Workshop topics w ill include sea songs, gospel, Sacred Harp, songs from the shower, instrumental techniques, and others too numerous to mention. Lots of dancing and crafts activities will also be offered, and special children1s work­ shops are also in the planning stages.

The campsite provides cabins and cots only, so you must bring sleeping bags or bedding. Bring warm clothes and rain gear since it may be cold much of the weekend. There is cold water only in the communal johns so don*t plan on getting a hot shower. There are 10 beds per cabin, so if you*d like to room with somebody, be sure to say so on the registration form. If there is enough interest, we will try to set aside a quiet area far away from late night noise,

FSGW members get first crack at available cabin spaces, but after 9/21 it fs first come fir st served, so get your registration in early. Payment in fu ll must accompany your registration. Due to rapidly rising costs, we have had to raise the price to $30 for adults, but it is still $14 for children under 14, All meals on Saturday and Sunday are included (Notes no dinner on Friday), Babies and toddlers (under 2) who don*t require bunk space and don*t eat much will be admitted free. If there is interest, we will attempt to’organize a babysitting co-op, so please indicate this on the form also. This year wefd lik e to ask a ll to contribute to the Friday night snack. Bake ahead or buy some goodies and help get the weekend off to a sweet startl

All weekend registrants must help with chores at some point during the weekend (there1s lots of variety to choose from). Park regulations must be obeyed and ABSOLUTELY NO PETS,

If you canft come for the whole weekend, come for the dayt The park is just one hour from the 14th Street 3ridge. Admission is $4 per day for adults and $2 for children under 14, Day registrants must pay in advance as we are not allowed to collect money at the park. Your form and money must be in by Sept. 30th. (Note: meals are not provided for daytime-only registrants, so bring a picnic. Drinks will be available. Tent camping is not allowed within the Getaway campsite, but is available elsewhere in the park. For in­ formation, call Prince William Forest Park, 703/221-7181,

If you need more information about the Getaway, call Debbie Hutton at 270-2217.

Don1t delay—fill out your forms today (we are always booked fu ll by Getaway time) and mail them with your check to5 Julie Ball, 2208 S, Culpeper, Arlington, VA 22206,

...AND SPEAKING OF THE GETAWAY—

The Getaway food committee is inter­ ested in finding people who would like to help out with Getaway food—planning, buying, transporting, and preparing, Here*s your chance to get in on the ground floor with one of the most im­ portant (and certainly the most deli­ cious) parts of the 'Getaway. For in­ formation and to sign up, call 657-8551. —Susan Schwelling and Pete the Spy WEEKEND REGISTRATION FORK*

NAME P HONE ( HOME ) ______(WORK)_____ ADDRESS______PLEASE LIST ALL WHO WILL ATTEND!

NAME APPROX. AGE MEMBER? COST

TOTAL $, Suggestions for workshops I would like to share a cabin withi I will be available to help on Friday Monday I can help transport supplies on Friday Type of car? Are you interested in sleeping in a relatively quiet placet Are you -willing to help with the babysitting co-op for 1-2 hours? Additional comments, suggestions, notes, etc.t

WEEKEND REGISTRANTS please note: you w ill receive your cabin assignments and maps by October 1st. If your registration is too late, we w ill le t you know by phone by Sept, 28, If for some reason you find you can!t make it and have to cancel your reservation, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible, so someone else can use that space, ******************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************** DAILY REGISTRATION FORK: NAME P HONE______ADDRESS______PLEASE LIST ALL WHO WILL ATTENDi NAME APPROX. AGE SAT. and/or SUN.? COST

Ideas for workshops? TOTAL $______

Directions to Prince William Forest Park will be in the October newsletter. Daytime regis­ trants will not receive any information by mail. KAIL TOt Julie Ball, 2208 S. Culpeper, Arlington, VA 22206, -8-

This Newsletter is published by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional folk arts in the greater Washington D.C, area. Membership in the Society is open to a ll who wish to help pursue these goals, Membership benefits include free admission to programs, reduced admis­ sion to special events, the Newsletter by first class mail, plus workshops, sings, and more. To join, fill out the form below, enclose your check, and send to the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, c/o Don Nichols, 307 Broadleaf Dr., N.E., Vienna, Virginia 22180,

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Name WE WANT TO JOIN! ENCLOSED ISj Individual Family Ad d r ess 1 y e a r $ 8 ( ) 1 y e a r $1 2 ( ) 3 ye a r $24 ( ) 3 ye a r $36 ( ) City 1 y r . c o n t r , $ 2 5 ( )* 1 y r . c o n t r , $ 2 5 ( )* 1 y r , s u s t , $ 5 0 ( )* 1 y r . s u s t . $50 ( )* State Zip Code Life $150 ( )* Life $225 ( )* Out-of-town membership (see below) $4 ( ) Phone (home) (work)

Are you willing to help the Society in some way?_

Interests (music, dance, crafts, etc.)______

Anyone living outside the Greater Washington area may subscribe to the FSGW Newsletter only, in lieu of getting fu ll membership, i f they do not plan to vote or have free admis­ sion to programs. The cost for out-of-town membership is 34,

* A portion of the contributing, sustaining, and life memberships is tax deductible.

FSGW HOT-LINE: (703) 281-2228

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