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A free series inviting audiences to share the power of the big screen at no cost to attendees, often with filmmakers in attendance for a discussion.

A free series inviting audiences to share the power of the big screen at no cost to attendees, often with filmmakers in attendance for a discussion.

A free series inviting audiences to share the power of the big screen at no cost to attendees, often with filmmakers in attendance for a discussion.

A free series inviting audiences to share the power of the big screen at no cost to attendees, often with filmmakers in attendance for a discussion.

A free series inviting audiences to share the power of the big screen at no cost to attendees, often with filmmakers in attendance for a discussion.

Swing Dance w/ The Lucky 5

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Dewey Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257

Doors open at 7:00, Lesson with Jason Fenton at 8:30, Live music at 8:30

Sliding fee scale $10-$20. No partner necessary, beginners welcome and refreshments available.

Enjoy dinner before the dance and get 15% off at the Stagecoach Tavern at Racebrook Lodge: (https://rblodge.com/thestagecoachtavern/) with coupon code #oldtonenative.

The Lucky 5 is a hard-swinging jazz band that blends swing and gypsy jazz to create a unique, foot-stomping blend of music that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. The Lucky 5 performs both original compositions as well as putting a new spin on old jazz standards. The band is comprised of highly seasoned touring musicians, having been part of The Hunger Mountain Boys, Lauren Ambrose & The Leisure Class, and traveled, performed and recorded with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Tony Bennett, Neko Case, Iris Dement, Bobby Previte, Del McCoury, Jim Lauderdale, just to name a few.

The Lucky 5 brings verve, high energy, and an unpredictable impulse to the tradition of jazz from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, grooving deeply, and keeping feet moving on the dance floor. The Lucky 5 is: Kip Beacco (guitar), Matt Downing (upright bass), Carolyn Dufraine (trombone), and Jonathan Talbott (fiddle), and Emily Herder (clarinet).

This event is part of our Third Friday Swing series at Dewey Hall. Every month a beginner swing dance lesson is followed by a live band and dancing. Follow Oldtone Native on Facebook to keep up to date on all Oldtone concerts, dances, and festivals.
Please email beth@oldtonemusicfestival or call (413) 429 1176. for more information

NEXT UP:

November 22: Gangspil (traditional Danish Trio from our friends at Dewey Hall)
November 29: Concert and Dance w/Dylan Perrillo from our friends at Dewey Hall
December 12: Concert w/ Tony Trischka from Oldtone Productions
December 14: Swing Dance w/ One Straw Revolution
This program is supported in part by Massachusetts Cultural Council grants from the towns of Sheffield, Alford-Egremont, Monterey, and Mount Washington Massachusetts.

Oldtone concerts and dances at Dewey Hall are sponsored by Big Elm Brewery http://bigelmbeer.com/ , Wheeler and Taylor http://www.wheelertaylor.com/, Racebrook Lodge: https://rblodge.com/, and Berkshire Mountain Bakery: http://berkshiremountainbakery.com/

The City of Angels has a devilish new citizen and she’s standing on​ ​the street corner just waiting to entertain you! International drag​ ​darling and brand new Los Angeleno, Sherry Vine,​ ​presents Hollywood & Vine – an all new, all live, all hilarious​ ​show! This legendary lady has almost 30 years under her sequined​ ​belt (not to mention a few things we will not discuss here!) and is​ ​best known for her live singing, filthy parodies and comedic timing.​ ​Sherry has performed solo all around the world, and shared the​ ​stage with Bianca del Rio, Jackie Beat and Joey Arias. Hollywood​ ​& Vine is Sherry’s first new solo show in several years. The​ ​glamour of 1940’s Hollywood intersects with Vine’s trashy pop​ ​sensibility to create a naughty, bawdy show. Featuring new​ ​parodies of ​​Madonna, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and​ ​Arianna Grande. A new twist on my Lady Gaga Bad Romance​ ​classic Shit My Pants (it’s been 10 years!). A Shirley Bassey​ “​impersonation”. And more!

SONNICH LYDOM & KRISTIAN BUGGE Two of Denmark’s leading folk musicians take you along on a tour around the music traditions of their country backed up by Norwegian guitarist VIDAR SKREDE!

Gangspil will guarantee you an entertaining and varied journey through the traditions of Danish folk music. This lively group performs old rare dance tunes and songs from every corner of their Scandinavian home country. From rural islands like Læsø and Fanø to metropols like Copenhagen, including a few of their own compositions. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas, plus the exotic “Sønderhoning” dance tunes from the famous Island of Fanø. “- an unforgettable live experience spiced up with humor and stories from their many years on the road..”
Gangspil have toured intensively and played more than 100 shows in North America since 2015! – as well as a good number in other parts of the world. The group has become a well-known name in trad- and folk circles both home in Scandinavia and abroad. In 2016 Gangspil received the “Tradition Award” at the Danish Music Awards (Danish Grammy).

Sonnich is a master of Irish, French-Canadian, and especially Danish traditional tunes. During the last 25 years he’s been leading the revival for diatonic accordion and harmonica in the Danish folk music. Sonnich holds a special place in his heart for the music from the Western Island of Fanø, where his family is deeply rooted. He is best know from his work with the ULC trio and later quintet (adding jazz pianist Peter Rosendal and bassist Mads Vinding). ULC recieved the Danish Music Award (Danish “Grammy”) in the category “Folk Album of the year” in 2001 and 2004.

Kristian has specialized in the strong Danish folk music traditions. He is very active on the Danish and Scandinavian folk music scene as well as in the rest of Europe and North America, both as a musician and teacher. His debut CD was awarded “Danish debut of the year” and “Danish Folk Instrumentalist of the year” at the Danish Music Awards Folk 2006. At the same occasion in 2012, Kristian received the prize as ”Danish Folk Artist of the Year and latest in 2016 he was awarded “Danish Folk Musician of the Year!”

Vidar (from Haugesund, Norway) is a leading musician on the Nordic folk music scene and a popular tune writer – his compositions are played and recorded by bands like Fiddlers’
Bid and Blazing Fiddles besides with his own projects. He works and perform as a freelance Nordic folk musician on guitar, harding fiddle, fiddle and Greek bouzouki. He has a background in the traditional music from Rogaland (South West of Norway), and has a master degree in Nordic folk music at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. He has performed with well-know US musicians like Liz Carrol and Bruce Molsky.

For more information email: Maggie at mcraemb7@gmail.com or call Beth at 413 429 1176

This event is sponsored by Berkshire Veneer.

TŌN’s resident conductor, Zachary Schwartzman, leads the orchestra in selections from Mendelssohn’s score for a Shakespeare classic, Ravel’s tribute to composer François Couperin, and one of Mozart’s final symphonies, his 39th.

Shop local, handmade and vintage at the region’s largest marketplace of its kind. No barcodes. No plastic wrap.

Born Thanksgiving Weekend 2013 as an antidote to big box Black Friday, Basilica Farm & Flea is part timeless flea and farmer’s market and part 21st century craft and design fair. With over 10,000 square feet of raw space, Basilica Farm & Flea is the only market of this scale in the region.

The Dylan Perrillo Orchestra from Albany, NY performs popular American music from 1890-1950 taking a particular liking to the songbook of the 1920’s. Complete with a six-piece horn section, violin, vocalist and rhythm section, DPO boasts an impressive line up of accomplished musicians of their own accord. Beginning in 2013, the big band has steadily been working towards building an audience for their unique interpretation of classic and not-so-classic, jazz-influenced compositions. Their upcoming mini tour will also coincide with their unveiling of their first record since the groups inception six years ago. DPO performed at Proctor’s opening for Jay Leno, alongside David Amram at the Universal Preservation Hall, at Caffe Lena, Albany’s Tulip Festival, SUNY Potsdam, University of Connecticut, Saranac Lake’s Party on the Patio and more.

This concert brought to you by Beth and Maggie.