Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Proclaimed February 28th Betsy Siggins Day The Wang Theatre's Folk, Americana and Roots Hall of Fame featured a presentation from Mayor Walsh's office proclaiming yesterday "Betsy Siggins Day" in the city of Boston. The event not only honored … [Read more...]
Can you Help Folk New England?
Please click the yellow "Donate" button to help, thanks! Betsy Siggins and Tom Curren at U Mass Amherst We are writing today to ask your support of our work to remember, to honor, and to keep alive the folk music heritage of New England. Our collections embrace some of the … [Read more...]
2018 UMass Library Fall Reception
September 19, 2018 A celebration of the donation of the archives of Folk New England to the UMass Amherst Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. Features a full performance by Jim Rooney and Friends. Folk New England Chair Tom Curren shares his thoughts: We … [Read more...]
Folk New England Founder Betsy Siggins Awarded a Spirit of Folk Award
Folk New England founder Betsy Siggins will be awarded a "Spirit of Folk Award" at the International Folk Alliance's Annual Convention in Kansas City on February 14th. The Spirit of Folk Award is presented to honor and celebrate people and organizations actively involved in … [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...]