Category Archives: Friends of FolkMADS
Notorious: The Duo – Concert
You are invited to join us at 8:00 pm this coming Thursday evening June 4th for Notorious in concert at The Commons on the Alameda in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Tickets are $15 at the door. Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger are in the neighborhood for the Albuquerque Folk Festival, so we get a special preview. A few work scholarships are available in advance (only). Contact Chris Kelly about scholarships or email for directions if needed: ckchriskelly@earthlink.net.
NOTORIOUS: THE DUO
EDEN MacADAM SOMER- fiddle/vocals : www.fiddlegarden.net
LARRY UNGER – guitar/banjo: www.larryunger.net
Lauded as “sparkling” and “exhilarating” Notorious musicians Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger present a thrilling musical experience in genres that span many continents. With Eden on fiddle and vocals and Larry on guitar and banjo, their music lights up the hall with rhythm and sonority. Their performances are always new and exciting, featuring traditional American, Celtic, and Eastern-European tunes and songs, swing, blues, classical music and the group’s original compositions. Notorious has been a featured ensemble at such festivals as Falcon Ridge, Wheatland, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Eastbourne International Festival, the Savannah Folk Festival, Pinewoods, and the Augusta Music Festival. Notorious has also performed at the Kennedy Center of Washington D.C., on the Evening Under the Stars Concert Series at Southshore Conservatory of Hingham, Massachusetts, and for the Multi-educational Cultural Center for the Arts of Houston, Texas, and frequently dedicates time to performances and educational programs in schools. The band has also toured extensively, across the entire East and West coasts of the United States, to Alaska, and England. In addition to solo concerts, Notorious frequently works with orchestral ensembles, performs for folk and swing dances, teaches workshops, and participates in musical film collaborations.
Albuquerque Folk Festival 2015, June 5-6
Save $5 (print linked coupon) for FolkMADS members!
Come support many in our FolkMADS community who are leading workshops or playing in concerts at the Albuquerque Folk Festival — an opportunity to experience and participate in folk music, song, dance, and storytelling through educational workshops, demonstrations, and performances. Folk activities enhance community expression and the continuance of cultural traditions.
Abq Folk Fest Schedule (rough):
Fri 6/5 evening, concert, jamming, and camping
Sat 6/6 all day, with our FolkMADS contra at 7:30pm with the Abq Megaband and Erik Erhardt
English and Scottish Country Workshop and Dance
May Madness 2015, AZ
May Madness 2015
The May Madness contra dance weekend is coming up in a few months,
May 15-17, 2015
Clarkdale, AZ
May Madness 2015 promises to be a great weekend full of energetic contra-dancing and lively music from Great Bear and Contra Sutra with nationally renowned callers Sarah Van Norstrand and Beth Molaro. There will also be a variety of workshops and a silent auction.
There is still space available although there is currently a short waiting list for those who dance the follow role. Those who dance the lead role are encouraged to send in your application so all can attend!
Registration and more info is available at
www.danceinaz.org, or by email at maymadnessinaz@gmail.com.
Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink
English Country & Scottish Country Workshop and Dance
Cross Step Waltz
