festival.oldsongs.orgJune 28, 29 & 30, 2024 at the Altamont Fairgrounds, near Albany, NY | 2024 Old Songs Festival — Musi

June 28, 29 & 30, 2024 at the Altamont Fairgrounds, near Albany, NY | 2024 Old Songs Festival — Music with Roots Tickets T-Shirts Camping Lodging Hotel Directory Howard Johnson Quality Inn Volunteer Contact Us Next Year’s Performer Application Artisan and Vendor Applications Program Book Advertising Press Resources Old Songs, Inc. Tickets for the 2024 Festival are now available for Sale! 2024 Performers: John McCutcheon • Les Arrivants • Walt Michael & Co . • Arise & Go • Robin & Linda Williams • Reggie Harris • The Ebony Hillbillies • From China to Appalachia — Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian • Joe Jencks • Sharon Katz & the Peace Train • Yacouba Sissoko Trio • Rhythm Future Quartet • Kay Justice & Sam Gleaves • Cris Williamson • Elizabeth LaPrelle & the Family Band • Rory Makem • Lee Murdock • Grosse Isle • Annie & the Hedonists • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins • Anne Hills • Deb Cowan • John Roberts • Steve Turner • Stove Dragon • The Moving Violations • Dave Eisenstadter • Adina Gordon • Ron Bruschi • George Wilson • Dirty Blue Shirts • Stefan Amidon • Chris Koldewey • John Dickson • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Ron Gordon • Alan Thomson • Jake Thomas • The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester • and more! Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops, hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to evening concerts each night, there are over 100 daytime workshops, dances or performances. Also featured are craft, food and instrument vendors , and a well-run children’s activity area. All Evening Concerts will be Live-Streamed (audio-only) on FolkMusicNotebook.com ! Old Songs’ Directors and staff thank you for your support that allows us in these times to continue to bring into your homes the music and artists you love, as well as those you may come to love. June 28–30, 2024 at the Altamont Fairgrounds near Albany, NY Festival Hours: Friday: 1 pm–1 am Saturday: 9 am–1 am Sunday: 9 am–7 pm 3 Main Stage Concerts Friday: 6:30 – 11 pm Saturday: 6:30 – 11 pm Sunday: 3:30 – 7 pm Last Year’s Festival Schedule Daytime Sessions Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm Sunday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Performances Unique Musical Groupings Contras & Family Dances Participatory Jam Sessions Instrument Learn-Hows Dancing on a Wooden Floor Contras with Stove Dragon and The Moving Violations , and callers Adina Gordon and Dave Eisenstadter Community & Family Dances Morris Dancing Singing in Harmony Shape Note & Sacred Harp Sing with Stefan Amidon Gospel Sing Choral Workshop Ballad Singing Fun for the Whole Family Great Groove Band for kids, most instruments welcome Children’s Activity Area and Family Stage Roger the Jester Artisan Way Jewelry Pottery Crafts Clothing, and more A Variety of Food Instrument Exchange Bring your unused instrument and buy one you’ll use. The Old Songs Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Sponsors Media Partners Folk Music Notebook — Internet Folk Radio NYSMusic.com WEXT 97.7 & 106.1 FM, Albany, NY WAMC 90.3 FM, Albany NY WRPI 91.5 FM, Troy NY WJFF 90.5 FM, Jeffersonville, NY WVBR 93.5 FM, Ithaca, NY WJJW 91.1 FM, North Adams, MA WCUW 90.1 FM, Worcester, MA WMCB-LP 107.9 FM, Greenfield, MA WOMR 92.1 FM, Provincetown, MA WFDU 89.1 FM, Teaneck, NJ WWUH 91.3 FM, West Hartford, CT WESU 88.1 FM, Middletown, CT WHUS 91.7 FM, Storrs, CT Performer Application Artisan and Vendor Applications Press Resources Loading Comments... Write a Comment... Email (Required) Name (Required)...