Folk New England is thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors of The ASCAP Foundation has approved the renewal of a grant to FOLK New England for our “Stories Through Song” program. This is the 4th year that The ASCAP Foundation has provided funding for this … [Read more...]
A Message From Folk New England Founder – Betsy Siggins
December 2015 Dear Friend, We are writing today to ask that you help us keep the faith with the music we have loved the most and for the longest here in New England. Folk music is comfort music; it is a set of loving grandparents who welcome us at the doorstep and can … [Read more...]
Bill Keith Named 2015 Inductee to IBMA Hall of Fame
Sunday, August 16, 2015 August 12, 2015. We asked Bill Keith's musical partner Jim Rooney from Folk New England's founding committee to comment on the recent Bluegrass Hall of Fame announcement about Bill Keith. Rooney wrote: "Having just received the news that Bill … [Read more...]
Another Successful Year for ‘Stories Through Song’
FOLK New England's 'Stories Through Song' is supported by a grant from the ASCAP Foundation. During the course of the past 5 years, FNE has incorporated the work of local musicians/songwriter into the curriculum goals of elementary and middle school classrooms with a special … [Read more...]
Read This About Moon Cusser Oak Bluffs
David Lyman's business card ca. 1963. Courtesy DH Lyman. We'd like to share this great article/memoir by David Lyman. Yes, it's already two years old, but as we build our research files and continue to inventory our collection (and accession new donations), these memories are … [Read more...]