Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Happenings

Jennie McAvoy will join April 6 Song & Story Swap

Jennie McAvoy will join Apr. 6 Song & Story Swap

Please come share in an evening of music and stories at the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap.

Saturday, April 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at First Church, 165 Main St., Amherst, MA. Free parking is available in back of the church, and the meeting room is near the front.

Trained as a mezzo-soprano, Jennie is a polished traditional ballad singer whose rock-solid voice is deftly complemented by superb acoustic guitar fingerpicking. She is a discriminating song collector with a repertoire that spans centuries. Eleven of her favorites may be heard on her CD, "So Long on the Flood," on which she is backed up by guitar master, Brooks Williams.

Jennie McAvoy was born in New York City, raised in the Hudson River Valley, and now makes South Deerfield, Massachusetts, her home. On April 6 she plans to present a set of ballads and topical songs inspired by the complexities of relationships.

Catch Jennie McAvoy at the First Church in Downtown Amherst on April 6 at 7pm.

This month’s opening round theme is Relationships This month's opening round theme is 'Relationships'

The April 6 Song & Story Swap is being held in person at First Church, 165 Main St. in Amherst, Mass., at 7pm. Parking is available in the lot behind the church.

Looking ahead to next month, the May 4 Song & Story Swap guest will be pianist extraordinaire Doc Lindberg.

The Song & Story Swap is held on the first Saturday of each month, excepting July and August, and is organized by the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society. Visit the Folklore Society website at pvfs.us.

The Song & Story Swap is open to the public, free of charge with donations accepted ($5 - $10 is suggested).

People of all ages gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. You can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome.

For information contact Paul Kaplan, (413)-687-5002 or visit https://pvfs.us.