Support Virtual House Concerts through your donation
|
2021 January through May
While COVID-19 has kept us apart for almost a year we hope to bring some of the joy of traditional music and dance back for a virtual spring series. We are excited to present a spring Virtual House Concert Series featuring a variety of local and regional musicians as well as participatory virtual community events to keep your and our feet tapping through the homestretch of this spring season. FOOTMAD’s mission of preserving and promoting traditional music remains despite the inability to host our regular concerts and dance series. We hope by supporting these local artists we also support our community in discovering and celebrating the living traditions of music and dance. FOOTMAD Virtual House Concert Series
We are thrilled to present our first ever VIRTUAL House Concert Series. These hour-long free events can be viewed on Facebookk Live or on Zoom and will be streamed live every 2nd and 4th Thursday, January - May on KV Footmad’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/KVFOOTMAD
To view a Virtual House Concert on Zoom you must register for a Zoom link. Request a link here: forms.gle/51TMwH9rQvyqdv8s6 (limited space on Zoom, overlow to Facebook Live).
Full Schedule - Winter / Spring 2021
January JAN 14 [THR], 7pm - Dakota Karper View this recorded concert via Facebook using the link below. www.facebook.com/events/527519898209201 JAN 28 [THR], 7pm - Julie Adams and Josh Barrett View this recorded concert via Facebook using the link below. www.facebook.com/events/226450475641270 February FEB 11 [THR], 7pm - Hunter Walker and Brian Bell View this recorded concert via Facebook using the link below. www.acebook.com/events/413170586553588 FEB 25 [THR], 7pm - Pete Kosky www.acebook.com/events/197697682070628 March MAR 11 [THR], 7pm - Lady D www.acebook.com/events/2911586155780853 MAR 25 [THR], 7pm - The McKenzies www.facebook.com/events/237162591123047 April APR 08 [THR], *Time change* 6pm - Rachel Eddy www.facebook.com/events/163321555132280 APR 22 [THR], 7pm - Jeanie and The Dreamers www.facebook.com/events/785853242273362 May MAY 13 [THR], 7pm - John and Georgia Lilly www.facebook.com/events/730717430908370 MAY 27 [THR], 7pm - John Posey www.facebook.com/events/14392652736648 Community Zoom Jams
We miss dancing, playing, and singing together with you, our community! Until we can meet again in person let's meet at a virtual community event, 3rd Tuesdays at 7 pm, January-May where we have the chance to play “together” and for each other virtually!
Each event will feature a special guest, hosted by a FOOTMAD board member, and held on FOOTMAD’s private ZOOM meeting platform. This will allow us to join and share/play/sing along with each other. Each event will be either a “play along jam” or an open mic/song share where one person will be unmuted at a time. Sign up for the zoom link as an audience member or participant (as time allows) here: https://forms.gle/uYP59R39Any96cFY9 Please share each Facebook event by inviting friends and sharing on your timeline. In order to keep the event free from spam, please don’t share the Zoom link on social media. Schedule - Winter / Spring 2021
MAR 16 [TUE], 7pm - Celtic Session Led by David Gladkosky Join us for a Celtic Session led by David Gladkosky of Appalachian Celtic Consort, one of WV's beloved traditional Celtic institutions. APR 20 [TUE], 7pm - Earth Day Sing Along Hosted by Paul Epstein and Becky Park MAY 18 [TUE], 7pm - Song Swap Led by Michael Kline and Carrie Nobel Kline Zoom host TBA Posted: 2021-01-08 AND For more postings of Virtual Music and Dance Events check out FOOTMAD's Facebook page www.facebook.com/KVFOOTMAD |
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
|
With live concerts suspended for the foreseeable future, streaming radio shows and streaming virtual events are being listed in our event calendar.
|
VIRTUAL MUSIC AND DANCE EVENTS ONLINE
Quarantine Happy Hour Concert
Posted on Facebook 2020-11-18 Great music in this home concert featuring Bobby Taylor (fiddle), Kim Johnson (banjo) and Cody Jordan (guitar). Concert runs 75 minutes. Goldenseal Magazine just recently posted a notice of this video. Concert video: facebook.com/wvbanjo/videos/10222915518177650 Goldenseal Magazine, click here Quarantine Happy Hour is a Facebook group which posts daily live happy hour music from a different person or musical household every day to keep folks connected and supported during the quarantine. Quarantine Happy Hour Facebook group, click here |
Ben Harper & Ellen Harper On The Folk Music Revival
Fresh Air podcast 2020 February 1 Ellen Harper runs the Folk Music Center in Claremont, Calif., and her son Ben Harper is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. Ellen Harper's new memoir 'Always a Song' tells her story of the '50s and '60s folk music revival and her experience raising three biracial children, mostly as a single mom. They talk about growing up surrounded by folk music luminaries. This Fresh Air piece is a great listen for fans of folk. Fresh Air podcast [2021-02-21], click here ... |
|
|
|
Sea Shanties: Adding historical context to the hottest new TikTok trend Online event John Roberts and Chris Koldewey presented a discussion about sea shanties, their place in history, and current use (including the history behind the current viral TikTok collab video, Soon May the Wellerman Come). John Roberts - Born and raised in Worcestershire, England, of a Welsh family, John is a national treasure. He is one of the foremost culture bearers of his genre, specializing in songs of the sea, pub songs, and traditional British Isles folk songs. Chris Koldewey comes from a family rich in maritime traditions, and his lullabies as a child were traditional songs of the sea. More info, cllick here ... This session was recorded 2021 January 26 (Tuesday) and is archived on both YouTube and Facebook. View it on YouTube at - https://youtu.be/dSOXbqRooNU Presented by Augusta Heritage Center with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council. |
Portland Old Time Music Gathering Online event recorded 2021 January 12-17 bubbaguitar.com/gathering/ For over 20 years, square dancers, musicians and other fans of traditional Appalachian music have come together for the Portland Old Time Music Gathering. In 2021, the connection continues but in a fun virtual format. The multi-day event put a special focus on the ways Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) populations have significantly influenced American roots music — and continue to do so today. It features streaming concerts from acclaimed national musicians, acoustic instrument workshops, online jamming, song swaps, a Sunday “ Cabaret”, kids programming and much more. Read more ... Concerts and sessions were recorded and can be viewed on the Old Time Music Gathering YouTube channel at youtube.com/channel/UCFAmo9ZcfuBotRK08a8Pisw/videos The Portland Oregon Old-Time Music Gathering is a grassroots volunteer-run festival that aims to celebrate and enrich the community of traditional old-time Appalachian style stringband musicians. Thank you FOOTMAD friend Sara C for letting us know about this online festival and the great music recorded during the weekend. |
Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)
Online resources
We think you might enjoy some online music and resources from CDSS. There are so many new events being added weekly, you are encouraged to frequently checkout www.CDSS.org and click on Online Events to see a wide variety of choices.
Posted: 2020 July 23
Online resources
We think you might enjoy some online music and resources from CDSS. There are so many new events being added weekly, you are encouraged to frequently checkout www.CDSS.org and click on Online Events to see a wide variety of choices.
Posted: 2020 July 23
TRADITIONAL MUSIC ON THE RADIO AND STREAMING
West Virginia Public Radio
The Thistle & Shamrock
Created weekly in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
Red Barn Radio
Sunday: 8 to 9 PM
Ozark Highlands Radio
Featuring musical performances, past and present, as well as segments on the cultural history and tradition of the greater Ozarks region.
Sunday: 9 to 10 PM
Beale Street Caravan
Capturing and exporting the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region.
Sunday: 10 to 11 PM
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Daily: 12 to 2 AM
More info: wvpublic.org/programs/genre/music
Schedule: wvpublic.org/west-virginia-public-broadcasting-radio-schedule
Created weekly in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
Red Barn Radio
Sunday: 8 to 9 PM
Ozark Highlands Radio
Featuring musical performances, past and present, as well as segments on the cultural history and tradition of the greater Ozarks region.
Sunday: 9 to 10 PM
Beale Street Caravan
Capturing and exporting the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region.
Sunday: 10 to 11 PM
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Daily: 12 to 2 AM
More info: wvpublic.org/programs/genre/music
Schedule: wvpublic.org/west-virginia-public-broadcasting-radio-schedule
WTSQ
Charleston, WV’s freeform community radio station.
Playing indie, alternative, americana, talk, whatevs.
Charleston, WV’s freeform community radio station.
Playing indie, alternative, americana, talk, whatevs.
Honky Tonk Holiday
Host: John Lilly
Classic country sounds. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Lefty Frizzell, Melba Montgomery, George Jones, the Louvin Brothers and others will be joined by some of today’s shining lights in the world of honky-tonk music.
Sunday: 2 to 4 pm
wtsq.org/show/honky-tonk-holiday/
Music in the Glen
Host: Chris Higgins
New releases of contemporary and traditional Celtic music and roots music from North America. A show will take you down the ‘bo-reen’, to bracken and heather covered misty mountains, kelp strewn rocky sea shores or even the mosh pit at a Celtic rock concert.
Monday: 6 to 7 pm
wtsq.org/show/music-in-thee-glen/
Shows: wtsq.org/the-shows/
Schedule: wtsq.org (Schedule is on the Home page.)
Host: John Lilly
Classic country sounds. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Lefty Frizzell, Melba Montgomery, George Jones, the Louvin Brothers and others will be joined by some of today’s shining lights in the world of honky-tonk music.
Sunday: 2 to 4 pm
wtsq.org/show/honky-tonk-holiday/
Music in the Glen
Host: Chris Higgins
New releases of contemporary and traditional Celtic music and roots music from North America. A show will take you down the ‘bo-reen’, to bracken and heather covered misty mountains, kelp strewn rocky sea shores or even the mosh pit at a Celtic rock concert.
Monday: 6 to 7 pm
wtsq.org/show/music-in-thee-glen/
Shows: wtsq.org/the-shows/
Schedule: wtsq.org (Schedule is on the Home page.)
WNCW
A broadcast service of Isothermal Community College (North Carolina)
A broadcast service of Isothermal Community College (North Carolina)
Goin' Across the Mountain
Eight hours of the best in contemporary, traditional and historical bluegrass music in the land!
Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/goin-across-mountain
Country Gold
Songs and info from the classic period of honky tonk music, as well as tunes created from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's.
Sunday: 9 AM to Noon
More info: wncw.org/programs/country-gold-listen-live
Celtic Winds
Three hours of Celtic music, non-stop.
Sunday: 12 to 3 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/celtic-winds%E2%84%A2
This Old Porch
Traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more.
Sunday: 3 to 6 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/old-porch
The Tall Grass
Music from the roots up. Explores the progressive side, spotlighting the music that reaches beyond traditional Bluegrass music.
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/tall-grass
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Sunday: 8 to 10 PM
Mon-Fri: 4 to 6 AM
More info: wncw.org/programs/world-cafe
Note: All WNCW shows feature an online playlist of the tunes and songs. Great for answer the question, "What was that I just heard?"
Schedule: www.wncw.org/schedule/week
Eight hours of the best in contemporary, traditional and historical bluegrass music in the land!
Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/goin-across-mountain
Country Gold
Songs and info from the classic period of honky tonk music, as well as tunes created from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's.
Sunday: 9 AM to Noon
More info: wncw.org/programs/country-gold-listen-live
Celtic Winds
Three hours of Celtic music, non-stop.
Sunday: 12 to 3 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/celtic-winds%E2%84%A2
This Old Porch
Traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more.
Sunday: 3 to 6 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/old-porch
The Tall Grass
Music from the roots up. Explores the progressive side, spotlighting the music that reaches beyond traditional Bluegrass music.
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/tall-grass
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Sunday: 8 to 10 PM
Mon-Fri: 4 to 6 AM
More info: wncw.org/programs/world-cafe
Note: All WNCW shows feature an online playlist of the tunes and songs. Great for answer the question, "What was that I just heard?"
Schedule: www.wncw.org/schedule/week
PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND MORE
WEST VIRGINIA
Appalachian Music on WV Public Radio
Archived podcasts about Appalachian music (and other topics). Includes an interesting 30 minute video of the 2014 Clifftop Festival (Appalachian String Band Music Festival).
wvpublic.org/term/appalachian-music#stream/0
Archived podcasts about Appalachian music (and other topics). Includes an interesting 30 minute video of the 2014 Clifftop Festival (Appalachian String Band Music Festival).
wvpublic.org/term/appalachian-music#stream/0
Could New Twists on Traditional Music Help Revive Appalachia's Economy?
By JESSICA LILLY & ROXY TODD • OCT 23, 2015
A collection of podcasts and videos pertaining to the topic.
wvpublic.org/post/could-new-twists-traditional-music-help-revive-appalachias-economy#stream/0
By JESSICA LILLY & ROXY TODD • OCT 23, 2015
A collection of podcasts and videos pertaining to the topic.
wvpublic.org/post/could-new-twists-traditional-music-help-revive-appalachias-economy#stream/0
Mountain Music Trail
Information (events, venues, festivals, musicians, instruction, videos, podcasts, more ...) regarding the traditional music, dance, and folkways of the Allegheny Mountain region.
mountainmusictrail.com/
Information (events, venues, festivals, musicians, instruction, videos, podcasts, more ...) regarding the traditional music, dance, and folkways of the Allegheny Mountain region.
mountainmusictrail.com/
NORTH CAROLINA
Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina
Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
Radio, streams, podcasts, live music and more
blueridgemusicnc.com
Comprehensive list of traditional music on the radio or streaming: blueridgemusicnc.com/find-music/radio
Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
Radio, streams, podcasts, live music and more
blueridgemusicnc.com
Comprehensive list of traditional music on the radio or streaming: blueridgemusicnc.com/find-music/radio
For more postings of
Virtual Music and Dance Events
check out FOOTMAD's Facebook page
facebook.com/KVFOOTMAD
Virtual Music and Dance Events
check out FOOTMAD's Facebook page
facebook.com/KVFOOTMAD
Additions or corrections
for Community Bulletin Board
or
Event Calendar
Send to kvfootmad@gmail.com
for Community Bulletin Board
or
Event Calendar
Send to kvfootmad@gmail.com
Support FOOTMAD when you shop
Generate donations to FOOTMAD when you shop at a Krogers store. Easy, simple, automatic. No cost to you. Find out how to generate Kroger rewards ...
Generate donations to FOOTMAD as you shop. Easy, simple, automatic! No cost to you.
Find out how to generate AmazonSmile rewards ...
Find out how to generate AmazonSmile rewards ...
FOOTMAD appreciates Fund for the Arts major donors (10,000+) who keep culture strong in the Kanawha Valley: City of Charleston, Cecil I Walker Charitable Trust, Daywood Foundation, Spilman Thomas Battle, PLLC.
kvfootmad@gmail.com
304-729-4382
304-729-4382
Update: 2021-02-23
