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British
folk singer David Jones returns to Princeton at 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 16 to
present an evening of his music. His performance, which is to be held at Christ
Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, is the final event in this season's concert
series sponsored by the Princeton Folk Music Society.
David has an enormous repertoire of folksong from both sides of the Atlantic. He has performed throughout his native Britain and North America at festivals, clubs, and colleges, singing songs from the great days of sail, Music Hall favorites, traditional ballads, and the works of contemporary writers. David sings a capella or with guitar, and also plays fiddle, concertina, and tin whistle. He often involves his audiences in refrains and choruses ranging from boisterous to sentimental.
David has performed at major folk festivals in the U.S. and U.K., as well as in concerts, folk clubs, colleges, schools, and libraries. He has appeared on television and radio and starred in many theatrical productions.
He has recorded a dozen albums, solo and with other performers including Heather Wood, Starboard List, and the late Tom Gibney. Emily Friedman wrote In Come for to Sing that David's singing of "My Old Dutch" was possibly the recording of the decade. Sing Out! Magazine states that his "lively songs and outrageous humor left a joyous audience shouting for more ... a singer of depth and sensitivity".
Admission to David's performance is $15 for the general public, $10 for members of the Folk Music Society and affiliated organizations, $3 for children age 11 and under, and special rates for students. There are no advance sales; ample free parking is available. For more information about these and other Folk Music Society events, please call 609-7990944.
Click here to see the David Jones web site
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The Princeton Folk Music Society has encouraged the growth of folk music in central New Jersey for 40 years. We sponsor a monthly house sing for members on the first Friday of each month and a monthly concert by visiting folk singers and songwriters, usually on the third Friday of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend our monthly concerts - we hope to see you at the next one! Read a Welcome Message from our President. |
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See who has performed for the PFMS since 1971.
Unless otherwise noted, the monthly concerts are held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ (at Houghton Road & across from Princeton High School - see map).
From Route 1: Take Washington Road (Rte 571) into Princeton and cross Nassau Street. When road ends in a "T" turn right onto Wiggins. At fourth left, turn left onto Walnut Lane (to the right the street name is Chestnut). Proceed about two blocks to the church on the left, and turn left onto Houghton for parking, which is plentiful.
Unless otherwise noted, concerts start at 8:15pm. Coffee and desserts are served during the intermission. These concerts are a wonderful way to hear your favorite folk musicians or to hear new singer-songwriters and singers of traditional music, all in an intimate, friendly setting. In addition, house concerts are occasionally held in members' homes.
Concert admission for most shows is $15 for non-members, $10 for members and $3 for children under twelve years of age. Tickets for most shows are not available in advance - they are sold at the door starting about 40 minutes before the performance.
Besides a reduction in concert admission fees, members also receive a monthly newsletter which highlights the performers and area events. Another benefit of membership is that you can attend the monthly sings. You can become a member at any concert or send your membership fees to the address below.
Click here for a printable membership form.
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$10/year |
$20/year |
Address, phone number, and email address changes for current
members should be sent to:
Lisa Hester-Roth at: LRoth@Rider.edu
Write us, call us at 609-799-0944 or e-mail us with requests for more information about the PFMS, comments, suggestions, ideas on programming or if you are a performer and would like to contact the Programming Committee. The Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes organizations interested in presenting joint events. |
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| President - Pat McDonnell | Vice President - Arlene Carpenter |
| Secretary - Ruth Miale | Treasurer - Susan White |
Members-at-Large:
| Peter and Lisa Hester-Roth | Beverly Keating-Monson | Joe Mahon |
| Judith Miller | Jeremy Pollack | Paul Whiter |
Other Helpers:
The Program Committee (Artist Booking) is Justin Kodner, Susan White, & Lois
DeRitter.
Anne Gribbon is Chief of the Kitchen Crew.
Judith Miller is Baking Coordinator.
Justin Kodner is the Newsletter Editor.
Carol Kodner gets houses for sings and house concerts and sells T-shirts.
Arlene Miller sells copies of "Rise Up Singing" and lends the associated tapes.
Bob Mecklenburger maintains the membership list.
Hannah Kaufman maintains the Yahoo princetongroups list (email notices).
Paul Whiter is the Sound Engineer.
Brian McInerney is the Assistant Sound Engineer.
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Many members of the PFMS perform in area folk clubs, schools, and for special events. They also host radio programs and house concerts, and organize folk events. Click here to see a list of links to PFMS member web sites. If you are a member of the PFMS and would like to be included on the PFMS website, please submit your website or bio to the webmaster. |
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Sunday morning, 10AM - Noon, Homemade Music hosted by Mark Corso -
WRSU, 88.7 FM
Sunday evening, 7 - 10PM, Music You Can't
Hear on the Radio, hosted by John Weingart - WPRB, 103.3 FM and WPRB.com
Sunday evening, 8 - 11PM, The Gene Shay Show -
WXPN, 88.5 FM
Monday evening, 6 - 9PM, The Legacy Program hosted by Pete Kernast and
John Bates - WTSR, 91.3 FM
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