Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanks, songlovers!
Warm thanks are extended to all 30 of the brave souls who showed up at the Bowery Poetry Club for the "Old New York Sing-A-Long" on Sunday (11/23). We had some glitches and oddities, but we sang with fervor and enjoyment, and many delightful comments were received. There are lots of ways to make it better, including the use of more recent material. (By that I mean more stuff from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and less from the 1890s.) If you want to be put on a list, drop an email to shepleypr@aol.com, and we'll contact you about the next one. Happy harmonizing!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Press Release (For answers to questions, scroll down)
Contact:
Michael Shepley
212-786-9064
shepleypr@aol.com
“OLD NEW YORK SING-A-LONG”
TO LIFT STRESSED AND SENIOR SPIRITS
SUNDAY, NOV. 23 AT 2 P.M.
“The Bow’ry, the Bow’ry!/They say such things, and they do strange things/On the Bow’ry!, the Bow’ry!/I’ll never go there anymore!” – from “The Bowery” by Charles H. Hoyt and Percy Gaunt (c. 1890)
The Bowery will ring with the sounds of a joyous pre-Thanksgiving sing-a-long geared to older New Yorkers who remember the songs of the early 20th century, as well as to anyone looking to shake off the economic glooms.
Old New York Sing-A-Long, the first in an anticipated series of sing-a-long events for adults in New York City, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 (2008) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bowery Poetry Club & Café (First Street & Bowery) in Manhattan. Individual tickets will be sold at the door (no advance sales) for $10 (cash, credit cards and checks accepted). A full bar and café will be open one hour before the show and during the performance.
“I extend an invitation to sing together to New Yorkers willing to happily recall American songs that are in our collective DNA – songs which, if we don’t sing them soon and now, may disappear from our culture altogether,” said Michael Shepley, the producer and host of the event.
Songs will be drawn from the popular American songbook – “And The Band Played On,” “Bicycle Built for Two,” “Ain’t We Got Fun,” “Side by Side,” “The Bowery,” “Alice Blue Gown,” as well as songs from the 1920s and 30s. Accomplished pianist John Halsey will provide accompaniment, and singers will assist in leading the audience in song.
“It is a particular comforting to gather together and sing during times of upheaval and change,” said Shepley. “We wish to harness the energy, joy and enthusiasm of people who hold this music in their hearts – and who might even wish to share it with younger family members.”
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Old New York Sing-A-Long, a 90-minute afternoon of joyous community singing of great old songs, with live piano accompaniment. All tickets $10 (general admission; cash, credit cards and checks accepted) – no advance sales. Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (at First Street, one block north of Houston Street). Information: 212-786-9064. Subway: F train to Second Avenue, or 6 train to Bleecker. Paid parking: Lafayette Street & Great Jones. Café and Bar will be open. Complete information: http://nysingalong.blogspot.com.
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Michael Shepley
212-786-9064
shepleypr@aol.com
“OLD NEW YORK SING-A-LONG”
TO LIFT STRESSED AND SENIOR SPIRITS
SUNDAY, NOV. 23 AT 2 P.M.
“The Bow’ry, the Bow’ry!/They say such things, and they do strange things/On the Bow’ry!, the Bow’ry!/I’ll never go there anymore!” – from “The Bowery” by Charles H. Hoyt and Percy Gaunt (c. 1890)
The Bowery will ring with the sounds of a joyous pre-Thanksgiving sing-a-long geared to older New Yorkers who remember the songs of the early 20th century, as well as to anyone looking to shake off the economic glooms.
Old New York Sing-A-Long, the first in an anticipated series of sing-a-long events for adults in New York City, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 (2008) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bowery Poetry Club & Café (First Street & Bowery) in Manhattan. Individual tickets will be sold at the door (no advance sales) for $10 (cash, credit cards and checks accepted). A full bar and café will be open one hour before the show and during the performance.
“I extend an invitation to sing together to New Yorkers willing to happily recall American songs that are in our collective DNA – songs which, if we don’t sing them soon and now, may disappear from our culture altogether,” said Michael Shepley, the producer and host of the event.
Songs will be drawn from the popular American songbook – “And The Band Played On,” “Bicycle Built for Two,” “Ain’t We Got Fun,” “Side by Side,” “The Bowery,” “Alice Blue Gown,” as well as songs from the 1920s and 30s. Accomplished pianist John Halsey will provide accompaniment, and singers will assist in leading the audience in song.
“It is a particular comforting to gather together and sing during times of upheaval and change,” said Shepley. “We wish to harness the energy, joy and enthusiasm of people who hold this music in their hearts – and who might even wish to share it with younger family members.”
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Old New York Sing-A-Long, a 90-minute afternoon of joyous community singing of great old songs, with live piano accompaniment. All tickets $10 (general admission; cash, credit cards and checks accepted) – no advance sales. Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (at First Street, one block north of Houston Street). Information: 212-786-9064. Subway: F train to Second Avenue, or 6 train to Bleecker. Paid parking: Lafayette Street & Great Jones. Café and Bar will be open. Complete information: http://nysingalong.blogspot.com.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
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