Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Happenings

Valley musicians showcase Songs of the Sixties at May 2 tribute

May 2 Song & Story Swap presents Acoustic Songs of the Sixties Night

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

Saturday, May 2, 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.

The May 2 event is a special celebration of music of 1960s and is our annual fundraiser.

Come join us for a joyful evening celebrating the music of the 1960s! The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society invites performers and music lovers alike to gather for Acoustic Songs of the Sixties Night, featuring a lively mix of familiar hits and forgotten gems from one of music’s most inspiring decades.

Musicians from around the Valley will lead the sixties songfest and singalong. Ben Tousley,Jody Spitz, Pete Nelson, and Orlen & Gabriel, are among the dozen or more artists who will take the stage.

Musicians interested in sharing one or two songs of the sixties are encouraged to come and be part of the show. Instruments should be of the acoustic variety (guitars, harmonicas, accordions, sitars, etc.). Electronic keyboards and direct lines are OK. Microphones for instruments and vocals will be available. There is a tuned piano that may be played.

Sixties song performers may also sign up by emailing Paul Kaplan at paulkaplanmusic@gmail.com. Get your song choices in early, before your favorite gets taken.

The Acoustic Songs of the Sixties Night is open to members of the public of all ages. Admission is by donation, with a suggested minimum donation of $10, which this month sustains the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society monthly song & story swaps throughout the year. All contributions received at these events are passed on to the guest performer.

Come prepared to perform a song from the sixties, or just to listen.

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.

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.