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Live From Big Twig

A series of intimate concerts at Big Twig Studios in Roscoe, NY,
and broadcast live on WJFF 90.5fm.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 :: 7pm :: $25
Big Twig Studios :: Roscoe, New York

Roswell Rudd & MALIcool

“Takeany opportunity that presents itself to hear Roswell Rudd." -The Village Voice

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Trombonist Roswell Rudd is proudly of the tradition that has given us suchjazz greats as Jack Teagarden, Kid Ory, J.J. Johnson, and JosephNanton.  One of the most imaginative,stimulating players, Rudd is known for his work with groundbreaking groups andmusicians like Herbie Nichols, the NEW YORK ART QUARTET, Cecil Taylor, ArchieShepp, Carla Bley, and Steve Lacy.

His trailblazing on thetrombone has influenced an entire generation of trombonists who hear hisextroverted gut bucket stylings as the modern incarnation of the New Orleans style. He hasequally a passionate lyricism in the tradition of American folk songs andballads.

MALIcool is the outgrowth of a collaboration that began eight years ago when Rudd traveled to Bakamo, Mali, to record the MALIcool album with a group of Mali's premier musicians including Toumani Diabate.

Roswell Rudd and MALIcool promise to cross borders and expand your horizons when they take the stage at Big Twig Studios on May 17th. Seating is limited so reserve your seats early by calling WJFF at (845) 482-4141.

Big Twig Studios are located at 855 County Road 93, Roscoe, NY 12776.

Links:
Roswell Rudd and MALIcool's website
The making of MALIcool video on YouTube
Sullivan County Visitors Association
Sullivan County Bed & Breakfast Association

Future Concerts in the Live From Big Twig Series

Saturday, June 7 - James Hunter
Saturday, July 12 - Thurman Barker
Saturday, August 16 - David Driver
Saturday, September 27 - Hal Galper
Saturday, October 25 - Pauline Oliveros  

The Live from Big Twig concert series is made possible by a grant from the New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.


 

 

The Friends of Maris Hearn Present

The Second Annual Maris Hearn Memorial Concert


Rod MacDonald

Peggy Atwood

Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 2pm 

Forestburgh Playhouse Tavern

39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777

Suggested Donation $15

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The Friends of Maris Hearn will present a concert in celebration of the life of the longtime WJFF programmer featuring Rod MacDonald and Peggy Atwood.

Throughout a 30-year performing career, Rod MacDonald hasbeen entertaining audiences worldwide with his timeless ballads, modernfolk songs, and his musical versatility.  Possessing the heart of atroubadour, the soul of a poet and the voice of a virtuoso, he is asdistinctive an entertainer as he is a songwriter.  Known for hispassionate interest in the events that shape our world's societies, Rodis a prolific and poignant communicator who is regarded as "one of themost politically and socially aware lyricists of our time." (All-MusicGuide)

For more information, visit www.rodmacdonald.net

An appearance by Peggy Atwood is always a kaleidoscopic and stimulatingexperience. Atwood draws an audience culled from many cultures and walks of life, every bit as colorful as she. Check out her website here: www.peggyatwood.com

maris_140Judith DeMaris (Maris) Hearn, Folk DJ, Peace Activist, Lesbian,Feminist, athlete and avid bicyclist, died on March 8th, 2007, after an almost 20 year battle with cancer. Maris had along running show, The Gumbo Shop, on WJFF. The show was aneclectic mix of folk, old time, jazz, popular music, and so much moremixed in her own unique way. Maris combined music with a weeklycalendar of cultural, political, astronomical, and musical highlightsof the past.

The Friends of Maris Hearn is an ad hoc group of long timefriends and supporters of WJFF who want to celebrate the life of thisextraordinary woman, and to benefit WJFF who provided a forum forMaris' remarkable program, The Gumbo Shop. Thanks for the generosity of The Forestburgh Playhouse for the use of their wonderful space. 

Click here for directions, courtesy of Google.



21st Annual Annual Auction & Bazaar

Sunday May 25, 2008

Jeffersonville Firehouse Hall :: Main St. :: Jeffersonville, New York 

Doors Open at 11:30am :: Auction begins at 12:30pm

Now Accepting Donations!

wjff_lampauction.thumb_140Give us a call at (845) 482-4141 to make arrangements. Donations can be dropped off at the WJFF studios on Route 52, just east of the village of Jeffersonville. Or at the Jeffersonville Firehouse on Friday, May 23, or Saturday, May 24.

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