Our Next Concert
Jeff
Warner returns to Princeton on Friday, October 17 to present a program of
traditional music. His performance, which will take place at 8:15 p.m. at Christ
Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, is part of the concert series sponsored by
the Princeton Folk Music Society.
Jeff ranks among the foremost interpreters and performers of traditional American music. He is the son of the renowned folk music collectors Frank and Anne Warner. He accompanies himself with guitar, banjo, concertina, and other instruments. With warmth, humor and understated scholarship, Jeff connects 21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th century people. He presents musical traditions from the Outer Banks fishing villages of North Carolina, to the lumber camps of the Adirondack Mountains and the whaling ports of New England.
Jeff has honed his craft in front of audiences across Canada and this country at festivals, museums, clubs and schools. He conducted a concert tour of the UK this past summer, and has been a featured performer on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
Jeff is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is a Folklorist and Community Scholar for the New Hampshire Council on the Arts, and is on the Speaker's Roster for the New Hampshire Humanities Council. He has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution. Jeff is past president of the Country Dance and Song Society, a past officer of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance, has been an artist for Virginia, Utah and Ohio Arts Councils and a producer of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. He is on the Artist Roster of the New England Foundation for the Arts. Jeff has recorded 7 CD albums, solo and with other artists, and has edited a book of traditional American folk songs based on his parents' collection.
A reviewer at Cafe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY, states: "Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in."
Admission to this event 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 609-799-0944.
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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! View a Welcome Message from our President. |
2008/2009 Schedule
View more information about these performers here.
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View who has performed for the PFMS since 1971.
Directions
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.
Other Useful Information
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.
Ticket Information
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.
Becoming a Member
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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Address, phone number, and email address changes for current
members should be sent to:
Lisa Hester-Roth at: LRoth@Rider.edu
Contact Us
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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| PFMS Officers for 2007-2008 | |
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| President - Pat McDonnell | Vice President - Arlene Carpenter |
| Secretary - Ruth Miale | Treasurer - Susan White |
| Members-at-Large: | ||
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| Peter & 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.
Member Profiles
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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. View 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. |
Links to Folk Sites
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Other Folk Music Societies
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Folk Music on the Radio
- 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
