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Finnish Folk Fiddling Legends to Tour the US Volume 40 No. 10 October 2014 Finnish Folk Fiddling The Madison Folk Music Society’s Annual Legends to Tour the US Meeting, Saturday Oc- Cousins Arto and Antti Järvelä Canada, Denmark, Norway and United tober 25 at the WilMar are members of the famous Järvelä mu- States. They are also experienced teach- Community Center from sic family of Kaustinen, Finland. With ers of their music and traditions, and so centuries of family tradition behind them, there are a number of possibilities at each 6:30-8:30PM will feature they are touring the US in Fall 2014 tour date for educational workshops. a set from two local musicians,followed playing music from their first album to- Arto plays with JPP, Nordik Tree, Kai- by a Sing-along, and a sale of gently gether, ‘Os Fera Liluli’. Come hear these vama, Maria Kalaniemi, Erik Hokkanen used folk music CDs. world-class musicians in what promises & Lumisudet and performs solo. Antti is Following a brief business meeting, to be an amazing concert on Tuesday, known for his work with Frigg, JPP, Baltic Mac Robertson and Marli Johnson October 7 at 7:00PM at The Brink Crossing, Troka and Kings of Polka. Fid- will do a short set, then lead the audi- ence in a Singalong, similar to those Mac Lounge. dling friend has been leading at Blue Mounds State Järvelä fiddlers have been fiddling in Bruce Molsky enthuses: “Thanks to Park for the past nine summers. There the front line of weddings in Ostrobothnia Arto and Antti for allowing us a peek into will also be an opportunity to purchase (on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Both- this sweet musical family affair. Although gently used folk music CDs donated by a nia, the northernmost arm of the Baltic grounded in the music with which they loyal MadFolk member who is downsiz- Sea) for generations, as far back as Juho grew up, you can see here how they’ve ing, for a very reasonable price, to benefit Järvelä (1794-1837). A long heritage each grown to embrace and embel- the folk music scholarship fund. also comes from grandma Martta’s (born lish on everything musical around them. Mac Robertson has sung sea chan- Kentala) side. The first non-Järvelä fid- Schottische. Waltz. Polska. The result is teys on Pete Seeger’s Hudson River dler we know of was Juho Wirkkala, who far-reaching, soulful and intimate. Each sloop Clearwater, ballads in Scotland, had to pay a fine of five Finnish marks for piece is bright and visual, a mini-journey performed at the Augusta Heritage Arts the crime of playing fiddle in a dance one to some interesting and far-away place. festival in Elkins, W. Va. and had his Sunday evening in 1726. These are tunes worth listening to over song, “Duck Riders in the Dells,” featured Growing up in a musical family means and over again!” on WPR’s Simply Folk. Newly updated growing up with a respect for traditions Together they balance the authentic editions of his banjo instruction books and history. Arto’s and Antti’s roots are down-home Kaustinen style with con- were published this year and are distrib- naturally in Ostrobothnian dance music temporary flavors, character, charm and uted internationally by Hal Leonard. Mac and ceremonial tunes. With the influence flair. Arto and Antti bring a spirit-stirring, has created music for film, television and of international travel- heady breath of crisp Finnish air! educational programs. ing and late-night music Mac has led the Madison Folk Music sessions, both cous- Society-sponsored Summer Sing-alongs ins are composers of at Blue Mounds state park for nine years. original music, continu- Mad Folk board member Meg Skinner ing and expanding the proclaims of the Summer Sings that “Au- tradition while staying diences enthusiastically join in and find firmly rooted in it. Mac’s music a highlight of their stay.” For many years, Arto Come enjoy songs of the Fall season and Antti have been and lend your voice to lyrical choruses. making music together Mac will be joined by fellow singer and separately with dif- Marli Johnson who leads lively sing- ferent groups, most along choruses with her soaring soprano notably JPP and Frigg. voice. The duo has toured in Mad Folk Concert Tickets Josh Harty and The Good Intentions When you see this symbol – ee – you’ll know that you’re read- At Brocach October 9th ing about a Mad Folk sponsored On Thursday, October 9th a very age 7 as one of the children selected event. Advance tickets for Mad special show is taking place at Brocach for Michael Apted’s ground-breaking ‘7 Folk shows are available online on the Square (upstairs) including a Up’ documentary film series. He went at www.madfolk.org and at these performance by local singer/ songwrit- on to appear in 5 of the 8 follow-up outlets: er Josh Harty, back in town after two films that check in on a group of British years of nearly non-stop touring across children every 7 years. Most recently, the US and Europe. Josh will be joined The Good Intentions were featured in • Orange Tree Imports, 1721 Mon- by a group that he met and befriended the documentary ’56 Up’, which has al- roe Street on his first tour of England three years lowed their music to reach a wider audi- ago. The Good Intentions are Liver- ence, and there’s more demand for their • Spruce Tree Music, 851 East pool’s premier Americana band, com- live appearances in the UK, Europe, Johnson prising of husband/wife duo, R. Peter and US. Davies and Gabrielle Monk, with oc- This year, The Good Intentions re- Purchase tickets ONLINE for Mad casional guests, on old time instrumen- leased their third album, “Travelling Folk concerts via Brown Paper tation. Their songs are worked around Companion”- their first with UK label Tickets (with $1.62 service three part harmony vocals, with acous- Drumfire Records. Recorded in Los charge): tic guitars, autoharp, accordion, percus- Angeles, this album was their second https://www.brownpapertickets. sion, pedal steel, banjo and mandolin. produced by renowned artist Rick Shea. In 2011 they were voted British Country “The album evokes the spirit of old- com/producer/10879 Music’s Best Americana Act of the year time country music very well, and I could You can also purchase advance and the Americana Gazette recom- imagine these songs on the soundtrack tickets by mail. Send a stamped self- mends them to fans of “Gillian Welch / of Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.” -Spen- addressed envelope with your check David Rawlings, Johnny Irions and Sara cer Leigh (Country Music People) payable to Mad Folk, PO Box 665, Guthrie, Gram Parsons and Emmylou ”The music, the lyrics, and the har- Madison, WI 53701. If all else fails, call Harris or Buddy and Julie Mille.” This monies are all nothing short of first rate 608-846-9214 for information. will be The Good Intentions’ third US from cut to cut, and it makes for quite tour, which includes stops in Nashville, an interesting and musically satisfying intimate venue in Madison, so we hope Chicago, California and Madison! They disc. Look for some stateside action to see you at Brocach on October 9 will be joined by a mandolin player from from this group…soon!” (Music News (doors open at 7:30, music at 8:00, $8 Nashville and bass player Brian Ander- Nashville) at the door)! For more information go to son, from New Glarus. It is not every day that international www.JoshHarty.com or Peter Davies first found notoriety at folk artists of this calibre perform at an www.TheGoodIntentions.co.uk. Garnet Rogers at The Brink NovemberGarnet Rogers is coming 21 back- 7PM to Garnet $15 sings advextraordinary or $17 songs d.o.s.he has become a Madison The Brink! Join us for what is sure about people who are not obvious favorite. to be a wonderful evening of heroes and of the small “The greatest interpreter and stories and song. victories of the everyday. As mem- vocalist performing in the “A brilliant songwriter. One orable as his songs, his dry humor contemporary folk scene.” of the major talents of our and lightning-quick wit moves — Sing Out time.” his audience from tears to laughter — The Boston Globe and back again. It is easy to see how If you are on Facebook, please consider (if you have not already) “friending” or is it “liking” this page. Then when you are on this page you can invite others to “like” this page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Folk-Music-Society/34497984835 Some day, if my collection grows big Line up slot with lug. enough, and if there are enough Turn off then pull plug. rhymes, I'm going to write it into a © 2014 song. I know, I know, you can't wait. Use in bed with care. Peter Berryman As a holder-offer, here are some tid- Not for use in hair. archived at louandpeter.com email [email protected] bits from the list. First, some rhyming five-one-syallable-word rhymed cou- Place brown cone on cup. Help Keep This Place Clean plets: To end call hang up. As I've mentioned before, I'm a fan of ------ Do not spray in eyes. Found Poetry. Years ago at some No right turn on red. All subs come with fries. generic rest area along some generic Low pipes, watch your head. stretch of Interstate, I noticed a sign Do not touch hot wire.
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