Saturday September 14 2019 Noon - 6:00 PM	Lambertville, NJ	NJ STORYTELLING FESTIVAL	Howell Living History Farm 70 Woodens Lane Lambertville, NJ 08530 Tickets: Free	kweidener@comcast.net http://www.njstorynet.org/about-festival/
I am pleased to be back at this premier event in New Jersey storytelling activities. Admission is free. My performance is entitled, Stories, True and Otherwise, and starts at 2:00 PM. I will also be taking part in the "Lightning Round", a quick succession of very short stories at 5:00.
Sunday September 22 2019 7:00 PM	Nazareth, PA	MONOCACY CREEK HOUSE CONCERTS	A private home in Nazareth, PA. For directions and reservations, go to monocacycreekhouseconcerts.org, and fill out the reservaton form at the bottom of the page. Nazereth, PA 18064 Tickets: $20 general, $10 kids	610 837-5240 martha@monocacycreekhouseconcerts.org http://monocacycreekhouseconcerts.org
Continuing in the tradition of Space Mountain Concerts after its founder Mike Space passed on, Monocacy Creek House Concerts presents the best of the Folk world in the intimate and welcoming setting of the home of music lovers Martha and Richard. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Thursday September 26 2019 6:00 PM	New York, NY	PETE FORNATALE ARCHIVES LISTENING PARTY	New York Public Library 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (65th and Columbus Ave) New York, NY 10023 Tickets: Free	917-275-6975 DMcGee@WFUV.org https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2019/07/25/pete-fornatales-rock-radio
The late Pete Fornatale was an iconic NYC radio DJ from the beginnings of Progressive Rock in the 60s until his death in 2012. He was one of my models for the title character of my recitation, The Ballad of the Sandman. Pete aired a recording of Sandman on the edition of "Mixed Bag" closest to New Year's Eve every year from the day he first heard it until his death. This event, hosted by Don McGee, the producer of "Mixed Bag" will present recorded excerpts of various interviews with well known pop stars Pete broadcast on the radio throughout his career. And during the course of the evening I will be invited to perform Sandman, and give a little of the story of how Pete came across the piece.
Sunday October 20 2019 5:00 PM	Stoneybrook, NY	SUNDAY STREET CONCERTS	Long Island Museum 1200 NY Route 25A Stoneybrook, NY 11790 Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at the door	631-632-1093 charles.backfish@stonybrook.edu http://sundaystreet.org/
Opening for Toby Walker in WUSB's Sunday Street Series
Friday December 6 2019 7:30	Morristown, NJ	THE TROUBADOUR ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES	Morristown Unitarian Fellowhsip 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Tickets: $10 at the door plus the rest of what you think the ticket was really worth on your way out.	973-335-9489 Troubadour@FolkProject.org http://www.Minstrel.FolkProject.org
I will be taking part in the Troubadour's annual Chorus Song Night. The once common, but now rare experience of singing together with others is kept alive in this annual event at the Troubadour. Songs with choruses. Familiar songs. Songs whose structure telegraphs or implies the lyrics. If you like to sing with the radio, it's even more fun when you sing with a real person in a room full of others who like to sing. In addition to me, songs will be led by: � Bob Dupre: Wonderful acapella singer of sea songs, pub songs, etc. � Olga (Olguita) Alvarez: A respected professional vocalist in Puerto Rico where she grew up, Olga has become a fixture in the Folk Project community, and sings in Spanish as well as English. � Ken & Pat Rolston: Well known for their harmonies, the Rolstons' repertoire runs the gamut from traditional ballads to doo-wop.
Tuesday December 31 2019 9:45 PM & 10:45 PM	Morristown, NJ	FIRST NIGHT, MORRIS COUNTY	Market Street Mission 9 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 Tickets: All-event tickets: $20 before Dec. 21, $25 after. Quantity discounts available.	973-455-0708 info@firstnightmorris.com http://www.firstnightmorris.com
What the heck is "First Night"? First Night was conceived in Boston in 1975, and is now celebrated in many cities across the country including Morristown. For the 28th consecutive New Year's Eve, 85+ performances representing dance, theater, music, world cultures, visual arts and children's events take place in 25 venues within walking distance of the town center. Many of the artists have performed at such top venues as The White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, have won Grammy awards, or, performed on TV, or in major films. A single low-priced ticket gives you admittance to all events, and you sample and choose like a smorgasbord. I will be part of that smorgasbord this year, performing at 9:45PM and 10:45PM. Advance tickets available on www.FirstNightMorris.com.
Sunday January 12 2020 2:00 PM	Philadelphia , PA	PHILADELPHIA FOLK SONG SOCIETY	A private home in the Philadelphia vicinity Address will be supplied with ticket purchase. For day-of-show arrival, call or email for directions. Philadelphia , PA 19128 Tickets: Free for PFS members, $15 in advance, $20 at door for non-members	215-247-1300 info@pfs.org http://www.pfs.org
I have been a great fan of the Philadelphia Folk Song Society since I started performing. For about 15 years I was a song leader at the fire circles in the campground of the Philadelphia Folk Festival. And after a long hiatus, I'm so happy to be performing again for the Society at this house concert. For advance tickets, see folksong.eventbrite.com. Tickets may also be available at the door on the day of the show. Call or email for availability. What's a "house concert", you ask? Pretty much what it sounds like: a concert in someone's home. the most intimate way to hear music. Here's a short video that describes the concept.
Sunday January 26 2020 4:00 PM (Potluck at 3)	Plainfield, NJ	EVERGREEN HOUSE CONCERT SERIES	A private residence in Plainfield, NJ Evergreen Ave -- House number revealed to ticket holders by Jan. 23 Plainfield, NJ 07060 Tickets: $23	908-531-1494 ahrre@verizon.net Eventbrite page will be created by Jan. 1.
Funny SongFest -- For this house concert, I will be joined by John Forster and Carla Ulbrich for an evening of funny songs and stories. John is a modern day version of Tom Lehrer, and Carla is a self-described professional smart-aleck, and both are utterly hilarious. Bring along your chosen analgesic to ease the pain in your sides and cheeks from laughing. (No opiods, please :)
Friday April 3 2020 7:30 PM	Wilton, NH	WILTON FOLK CAFE	Wilton Public Library 7 Forest Rd Wilton, NH 03086 Tickets: Free	603-654-2581 StrumMA@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/Wilton-Folk-Caf%C3%A9-Wilton-NH-603395970116902/
The late lamented "Acoustic Caf�" that used to run in Milford, NH has risen like the phoenix as the Wilton Folk Caf�. It is a library-sponsored series showcasing regional acoustic musicians. Open to the public, it is held the 1st Friday from October thru April (no show in December) in a smoke-free intimate environment. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is FREE ! Refreshments are by donation and benefit the coffeehouse series.
Saturday May 9 2020 8:00 pm	Fair Lawn, NJ	HURDY GURDY	Fair Lawn Community Center 10-10 20th Street Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Tickets: $20 advance, $23 at the door	201-384-1325 info@hurdygurdyfolk.org http://www.hurdygurdyfolk.org/
I will be splitting the bill this evening with one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Zoe Mulford. We'll probably sit in on each other's sets for a song or two.
Fri. - Sun. May 15 - 17 2020	Stony Point, NY	FOLK PROJECT ACOUSTIC GETAWAY	Stony Point Conference Center 17 Cricketown Road Stony Point, NY 10980 Tickets: TBA early 2020	201-207-8696 MarkSchaffer100@gmail.com http://www.Getaway.FolkProject.org
A full weekend of folk from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. 3 concerts, more than 40 workshops for both musicians and non-musicians, meals and lodging (2 to a room) included. Performer lineup TBA around February 2020. (And past Getaway lineups have been spectacular.) Maximum attendance of 150 insures an intimate experience, and fosters personal contact between attendees and all the performers. My schedule of concerts and workshops TBD.