Sun., Mar. 9, 2008 -----Done-----	* THE CHELSEA STRING BAND * (Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, Andy Klein) sing and play lively and exciting old-time music from the southern Appalachians on Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Autoharp and Concertina. We will be performing at the ZEEMEEUWSIC III FESTIVAL* at the historic ~~ Old Stone House ~~ ** in J.J. Byrne Park, 5th Ave., between 3rd & 4th Streets, Park Slope, Brooklyn. Also on the program, Bruce Markow, doing playful, uplifting and evocative nouveau-folk infused with 60’s pop, jazz & Afro-Brazilian melodies. Admission: $10 Info / reservations: (718) 768-3195 * This music series is programmed by Martha Siegel. Zeemeeuw is Dutch for seagull, a play on her name. ** The Old Stone House was a major site of the Battle of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War.
Fri., Apr. 11, 2008 -----Done-----	Once again, ALAN will play with THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (Alan Friend-Banjo, Guitar, Concertina, Fiddle; Michaela Hamilton -Guitar; Andy Klein -Fiddle, Mandolin) for the gender-free contra dance on Friday, April 11, 2008, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. The location is the LGBT Community Center, Room 301, 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY. Admission is $10. Full Info & Directions at: http://www.lcfd.org/nyc
Sat & Sun., Apr. 26 & 27, 2008 -----Done-----	ALAN will be doing workshops Sat. and Sun., Apr. 26 and 27, 2008 at the * NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (NEFFA) * at the Mansfield High & Middle Schools in Mansfield, Massachusettes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At 10:00 PM on Saturday, he will give a 1 hour workshop, "Old-Time Potpourri." Bob Solosko, a wonderful musician from Massachusetts will join him. They will do lots of old-time tunes and songs from the southern Appalachians with different combinations of instruments---- banjo, guitar and fiddle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Sunday, at 12:00 Noon, ALAN will give an instructional workshop on banjo, “Clawhammer Banjo 101.” This is for beginning clawhammer banjo players and will cover the basic “bum-ditty”stroke, drop thumb, double thumbing, slides and whatever else we have time for. A tune in standard G tuning will be taught. Info., including schedules, admission fees to this 3-day festival (April 25 - 27) and travel directions at http://www.neffa.org or (781) 662-6710
Fri., May 30, 2008 -----Done-----	* ALAN FRIEND * will give an intimate house concert sponsored by the Folk Music Society of NY on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Alan Sings and plays Banjo, Guitar, Concertina and Fiddle. He is equally at home doing traditional ballads from the U.S. and the British Isles as well as old-time music from the southern Appalachians. A singer and multi-instrumentalist, he has performed both solo and with various bands at festivals, square & contra dances, clubs and coffee houses from Montreal to West Virginia. He will be joined by The Chelsea String Band The band consists of Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, Andy Klein, and specializes in old-time music and contra dance tunes. Band members sing and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin autoharp, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Cost: General public admission: $15. FMSNY members: $12. For reservations, location, and other information, please contact Alan Friend at 718-965-4074 or alanfriend_music@mindspring.com ; we expect to fill up rapidly.
Sat., June 21, 2008 -----Done-----	* ALAN FRIEND * will be performing in * MAKE MUSIC NY * as part of the Folk Music Society of NY’s participation in this FREE, all-day, city-wide event. Location: outside at Second Presbyterian Church, West 96th St & Central Park West, Manhattan (indoors if rain). Other members of the FMSNY appearing after Alan: Sarah, Dave and Bill & Jen Larson & Toby Fagenson For more info, contact Eileen Pentel: 718-672-6399 Go to http://www.makemusicny.org for schedules around the city.
Sat., Oct. 18, 2008 -----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND - Banjo, MICHAELA HAMILTON - Guitar and Andy Klein - Fiddle) will play Old-Time Music at a Clogging Workshop with the CITY STOMPERS. Band members are multi-instrumentalists and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina, mandolin, autoharp and anything else they can get their hands on. (If you don’t feel ready to participate in these clogging classes, then please feel free to stick around and enjoy the music.) ---------------------------------------------- At the Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., (btw. 6th & 7th Ave) 6th Floor, NYC. $15 Admission for entire workshop, (Intermediate: 12:30 – 2:00 PM, Advanced: 2:00 – 3:15 PM. ) For info: http://www.clogdancenewyork.com or email Mary Beth at ykoubian@optonline.net, or Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com.
Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 -----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND - Banjo, MICHAELA HAMILTON - Guitar, Andy Klein - Fiddle) will play Old-Time Music at a Clogging Workshop with the CITY STOMPERS. Band members are multi-instrumentalists and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina, mandolin, autoharp and anything else they can get their hands on. (If you don’t feel ready to participate in these clogging classes, then please feel free to stick around and enjoy the music.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., (btw. 6th & 7th Ave) 6th Floor, NYC. $15 Admission for entire workshop, (Intermediate: 12:30 – 2:00 PM, Advanced: 2:00 – 3:15 PM. ) For info: http://www.clogdancenewyork.com or email Mary Beth at ykoubian@optonline.net, or Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com.

Sat., Feb. 3, 2007 -----Done-----	* ALAN FRIEND * will be at the * Folklore Society of Greater Washington’s * MINI-FEST***. He will be performing a set of traditional American and English songs and tunes with banjo and concertina accompaniment at 12:30 PM. The MINI-FEST will be held from Noon – 10:00 PM at Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, MD Admission is $15 all day or $10 half day (afternoon or evening) For full info, click on this link: FSGW Mini-Fest Also, Alan’s new CD, “Had a Dog,” will be available.
Sat., Mar. 10, 2007 -----Done-----	ALAN FRIEND (banjo, vocals) and ANDY KLEIN (fiddle) will play a set of Old-Time tunes in the Park Slope Food Co-op VARIETY SHOW The show will have entertainment ranging from Old-time music to opera, from pop music to poetry, from classical music to comedy, etc., etc.! This is a benefit for the Coop. Tickets are $10, $6 for children under 12 and limited income. Location: Berkeley-Carroll School 181 Lincoln Place (bet. 7th and 8th Ave.) Park Slope, Brooklyn Info: (718) 622-0560
Sun., Apr. 22, 2007 ----- Done -----.	ALAN will give a 1 hour workshop at 11:00 AM "Old-Time Potpourri," at the * NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (NEFFA) * at the Mansfield High & Middle Schools in Mansfield, Massachusettes. Note that this is a new location for NEFFA. He will do old-time tunes and songs, some with banjo and some with guitar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Right before that, at 10:00 AM, ALAN will play concertina and dance with the GREENWICH MORRIS MEN and other morris teams in a program of morris and sword dances. Info., including schedules, admission fees to this 3-day festival and travel directions at http://www.neffa.org or (781) 662-6710
Fri., Sep. 7, 2007 -----Done-----	* THE CHELSEA STRING BAND * (Alan Friend - Banjo, Concertina, Vocals; Michaela Hamilton - Guitar; Andy Klein - Fiddle, Vocals) will be back again playing a lively set of old-time music at BANJO JIM’S. Cost: no cover. One drink minimum per set. Banjo Jim’s is located at 9th St. & Ave. C on the Lower East Side, Manhattan. Info: http://www.banjojims.com
Fri., Oct. 12, 2007 -----Done-----	ALAN will participate in * "EVERY TONGUE UNDER THE SUN: a Daniel Pearl World Music Days Concert" * sponsored by The Folk Music Society of NY. This will be a wonderful evening of international songs with Joy Bennett, Jerry Epstein, Alan Friend, Chris Koldewey, Anne Price, Heather Wood and many others. Bring a song of your own to share in the second half of the concert. Sign up when you come.. This concert is part of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days, an annual worldwide network of concerts that uses the universal language of music to diminish hatred, respect differences, and reach out in global friendship. At the Organization of Staff Analysts, 220 E. 23rd Street New York NY 10010., suite 707. Free for members of Folk Music Society of NY & full-students under 23 $20 gen. admission for others, $12 for seniors/low income. Info:http:www.folkmusicny.org or (718) 672-6399.
Sat., Oct. 27, 2007 -----Done-----	* ALAN FRIEND will join ADAM HURT * in an intimate house concert sponsored by the Folk Music Society of NY. Adam Hurt is an award winning old-time banjo player and fiddler coming to NYC from North Carolina, and he will be joined by Alan on vocals and other instruments on a number of selections. Cost: General public admission: $15. FMSNY members: $12. For reservations, location, and other information, please contact Alan Friend at 718-965-4074 or alanfriend_music@mindspring.com ; we expect to fill up rapidly.
Fri., Nov. 9, 2007 -----Done-----	* THE CHELSEA STRING BAND * (Alan Friend - Banjo, Concertina, Vocals; Michaela Hamilton - Guitar; Andy Klein - Fiddle, Vocals) will be back again playing a lively set of old-time music at COMMUNITY CABARET at the Community Church of NY. ** Expect that great, foot-stompin' old-time music!!! * 40 East 35th St., Manhattan (Bet. Park & Madison Aves.), downstairs Other performers: Rachel Stone, Ron Renninger, Marc Crawford Leavitt. Donation at door (cash only): $15 ($10 for members of CCNY-UU, seniors, students, disabled. More discounts available. COME EAT AND DRINK! Turkey wraps, croissants, cheese/crackers/fruit, desserts, wine and beverages available at very reasonable prices. Come early and get it in time for the show. Doors open 6:30pm, show starts promptly at 7pm. Info: contact Rachel Stone at 718-472-0472 or email: rachel.stone@verizon.net or website: http://www.rachelstonemusic.com Proceeds donated to Community Church of NY-Unitarian Universalist
Sat., Nov. 17, 2007 -----Done-----	ALAN will present old-time songs and tunes in a workshop called “Old-Time Potpourri” at the * Eisteddfod-NY Festval of Traditional Music. * sponsored by The Folk Music Society of NY. This 3-day festival (Nov. 16-18) features traditional music of many cultures, presenting wonderful musicians in a full program of concerts and workshops. At The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC.. For additional info, including price, advance registration and travel directions (really easy to get to from Manhattan via public transportation) go to http://www.eisteddfod-ny.org or call(718) 965-4074.
Thur., Dec. 20, 2007 -----Done-----	Once again, ALAN will return to the KINGS COUNTY OPRY "SONG CIRCLE" as a featured performer, 8:30 to 9:30 PM. The Song Circle is a simple enough idea: get several performers around a microphone and let them each do an original or traditional song, or play an old tune in this intimate setting. Alan will sing and play old-time music with banjo, guitar, and maybe even concertina for variety. Other performers TBA. Two bands will follow the Song Circle: Names TBA. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. By Subway: take the 1 or 2 to Bergen Street; Freddy's is right around the corner. Or take practically any train in the city to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street Stations; Walk East on Flatbush and take a left on Dean. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.kingscountyopry.com

Sat., Jan 7, 2006 Two Events!-----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND, MICHAELA HAMILTON and JULIANNE CARNEY) will play Old-Time Music and Contra-Dance Music at both a Clogging Workshop & a Contra Dance Workshop. Band members are multi-instrumentalists and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clogging Workshop with the City Stompers At the Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave,, 16th Floor (btw. W36th and W37th Streets), Manhattan. $10 Admission for entire workshop, (Beginners first, then intermediates) 11AM to 2PM For info: http://www.clogdancenewyork.com or email Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contra dance workshop followed by the full CDNY contra dance At Metropolitan-Duane Hall, 201 W 13th Street (Northwest cor of 7th Ave), Manhattan Bring non-street shoes to dance. $14 admission to both workshop (7:15PM) and dance (8PM to 10:45PM) (Members of CDNY and students, $10) For info: http://cdny.org/contramenu.html or email Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Chelsea String Band’s website at http://www.geocities.com/chelseastringband
Sat., Feb. 25, 2006 Two shows: -----Done-----	ALAN WILL PERFORM WITH THE CHELSEA STRING BAND at THE HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN TAVERN CONCERT SERIES. Admission is $15 ($12 for members). ** EXPECT A LOT OF GREAT OLD-TIME MUSIC!!! ** The Band consists of Alan Friend, Julianne Carney and Michaela Hamilton. They are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Richmond Town is located in the heart of Staten Island, 15 min from all bridges (411 Clarke Ave, off Richmond Road) For travel directions and Reservations (required) contact Historic Richmond Town at (718) 351-1611 or http://www.historicrichmondtown.org or email Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com.
Thur., Mar. 16, 2006 -----Done-----	Once again, ALAN will return to the KINGS COUNTY OPRY "SONG CIRCLE" as a featured performer, 8:30 to 9:30 PM. He will be joined by fiddler Julianne Carney. Alan and Julianne are members of the Chelsea String Band. The Song Circle is a simple enough idea: get several performers around a microphone and let them each do an original or traditional song, or play an old tune in this intimate setting. Alan and Julianne will sing and play old-time music with banjo, and fiddle, and maybe even concertina for variety. The other performers will be Julie Zimmerman, Katherine Etzel and Dock Oscar. Two bands will follow the Song Circle: The Homegrown String Band and Citigrass. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.kingscountyopry.com
Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 -----Done----- and Sun., Apr. 23, 2006 1 PM.	ALAN will give a 1 hour workshop "Happy Endings, Sad Endings -- Traditional Songs", at the * NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (NEFFA) * in Natick, Massachusettes. He will accompany some songs with banjo, some with concertina and sing others unaccompanied. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Sunday at 1:00 PM, ALAN will play concertina and dance with the GREENWICH MORRIS MEN and other morris teams in a program of morris and sword dances. Info., including schedules, admission fees to this 3-day festival and travel directions at http://www.neffa.org or (781) 662-6710
Fri., June 9, 2006 -----Done-----	ALAN WILL PLAY WITH THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (Alan -Banjo, Guitar, concertina; Michaela Hamilton -Guitar; Julianne Carney –Fiddle; with guest Jason Sypher -bass), for the gender-free contra dance on Friday, June 9, 2006, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. The location is the LGBT Community Center, Room 301, 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY. Admission is $10. Info at: http://www.lcfd.org/nyc
Sat., Nov 18, 2006 -----Done-----	Once again, Alan will give a workshop as part of the annual Eisteddfod-NY Festival of Tradional Music. Alan will play banjo and guitar and sing in a program of "Southern Mountain Songs and Tunes." This year's Festival (Nov. 17 to 19) is at The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC. This 3-day festival features traditional music of many cultures, presenting wonderful musicians in a full program of concerts and workshops. For additional info about the Eisteddfod, including price, advance registration and travel directions (really easy to get to from Manhattan via public transportation) go to http://www.eisteddfod-ny.org or call (212) 957-8386.
Sat., Dec. 9, 2006 -----Done-----	* THE CHELSEA STRING BAND * (Alan Friend - Banjo, Guitar, Vocals; Michaela Hamilton - Guitar, Banjo; Andy Klein - Fiddle) will be playing a lively set of old-time music at BANJO JIM’S. No cover, but tips for musicians are always appreciated. Banjo Jim’s is located at 9th St. & Ave. C on the Lower East Side, Manhattan. Also appearing: 9-10pm – Eli Smith, Steve Strohmeier and Bob Malenky Old-time, original songs, blues, etc. 11pm until Late - The Cangelosi Cards- Old-style Jazz Dance Band Info: http://www.banjojims.com Also, Alan’s new CD, “Had a Dog,” will be available.

Fri., Jan. 7, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN WILL PERFORM WITH THE CHELSEA STRING BAND at THE GOOD COFFEE HOUSE MUSIC PARLOR. Admission is $10. ** EXPECT A LOT OF GREAT OLD-TIME MUSIC!!! ** The Band consists of Alan Friend, Dotty Moore and Michaela Hamilton. They are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Also appearing will be the Fabulous Furry Harmonica Brothers and Caroline Cutroneo & Mara Levine. The Good Coffee is located at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (BSEC), 53 Prospect Park West (at 2nd Street) in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY. Take the 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza, or Q train to Seventh Ave (& Flatbush Ave.), or the F train to Seventh Ave (& 9th St.). Walk along Prospect Park West to number 53. The BSEC is across the stereet from Prospect Park. For additional travel directions or other info., contact the BSEC at 718-768-2972 or email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com.
Thur, Feb. 17, 2005 -----Done-----	BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, THE KINGS COUNTY OPRY WILL PRESENT~~~ ALAN WITH THE CHELSEA STRING BAND at FREDDY'S BAR and BACKROOM. * YOU WILL BE TREATED TO MORE GREAT OLD-TIME TUNES AND SONGS FROM THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS!!! * Freddy's is in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn at 485 Dean Street (at 6th Ave.) Take the 2 or 3 train to Bergen St. For info., 718-622-7035 or http://kingscountyopry.com
Sat., Feb. 26, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN WILL PERFORM WITH THE CHELSEA STRING BAND at THE HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN TAVERN CONCERT SERIES. Admission is $12 ($10 for members). ** EXPECT A LOT OF GREAT OLD-TIME MUSIC!!! ** The Band consists of Alan Friend, Dotty Moore and Michaela Hamilton. They are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Richmond Town is located in the heart of Staten Island, 15 min from all bridges (411 Clarke Ave, off Richmond Road) For travel directions and Reservations (required) contact Historic Richmond Town at (718) 351-1611 or http://www.historicrichmondtown.org or email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com.
Fri., Mar. 11, 2005 -----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND, DOTTY MOORE, MICHAELA HAMILTON)** back by popular demand at COMMUNITY CABARET at the Community Church of NY. Donation at door: $15 ($10 for members of CCNY-UU, seniors, students. $7 in advance from performers or at http://hometown.aol.com/rsongbird). EXPECT THAT GREAT, FOOT-STOMPIN' OLD-TIME MUSIC!!! ** Band members sing and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Also appearing will be Rachel Stone- original, satirical topical songs; Madeline Artenberg- award-winning poet; Michael Harrington- expert song stylist; Carl Sievert- brilliant songwritter. Location: 40 East 35th St., Manhattan (Bet. Park & Madison Aves.), downstairs. Info: Contact Rachel Stone at (718) 472-0472, rachel.stone@verizon.net or email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com. Procedes donated to Community Church of NY-Unitarian Universalist
Fri., Mar. 25, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN FRIEND and CHRIS SEYMOUR -- 2 banjo players + 2 guitarists + 2 vocalists +1 concertina player + 1 dulcimer player = 2 (not 8) great instrumentalists and singers. They perform traditional songs and tunes from America to the British Isles. They will thrill you with their wonderful vocal harmonies and inspiring instrumentals. They will appear in the * KINGS COUNTY OPRY "SONG CIRCLE" * as featured performers, 8:30 to 9:30 PM. The Song Circle is a simple enough idea: get several performers around a microphone and let them each do an original or traditional song, or play an old tune in this intimate setting. The other performers will be Alex Battles (The Whisky Rebellion) on guitar and banjo, John Pinamonti on guitar and Dock Oscar (Sweet William) on banjo and guitar. The band Ebony Hillbillies will play at 9:30 PM, and Sawed-Off Shack will perform at 10:30 PM. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. By Subway: take the 1 or 2 to Bergen Street; Freddy's is right around the corner. Or take practically any train in the city to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street Stations; Walk East on Flatbush and take a left on Dean. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.kingscountyopry.com
Sun., Apr. 10, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN will join ANNE PRICE and APRIL GRANT in a 1 hour ballads workshop at the * NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (NEFFA) * in Natick, Massachusettes. Immediately following the ballads workshop, at 11:00 AM, ALAN will play concertina and dance with the GREENWICH MORRIS MEN and other morris teams in a program of morris and sword dances. Info., including schedules, admission fees to this 3-day festival and travel directions at http://www.neffa.org or (781) 662-6710
Fri., May 13, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN FRIEND and CHRIS SEYMOUR are BUTTERMILK CHANNEL They perform traditional songs and tunes from America to the British Isles. They both sing and play instruments including banjo, guitar and concertina. They will thrill you with their exciting vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Come hear BUTTERMILK CHANNEL Folk Fridays at * THE MUG CAFE * The house band will be Sorcha Dorcha The Mug Cafe is at 446 East 13th Street (near Avenue A) in the East Village, NYC $10 cover, Tips for musicians appreciated. Food and drink available. Info., (718) 965-4074.
Mon., June 13, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN will perform with THE CHELSEA STRING BAND at THE MUDDY CUP COFFEE HOUSE. No cover. ** EXPECT A LOT OF GREAT OLD-TIME MUSIC!!! ** The Band consists of Alan Friend, Dotty Moore and Michaela Hamilton. They are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. The Muddy Cup is located on Staten Island, 5 min from the ferry and 8 min from the Verrazano-Narroes Bridge (388 Van Duzer St.). Lots of on-street parking. For travel directions contact the Muddy Cup at (718) 818-8100 or http://www.muddycup.com or email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com.
Sat., July 16, 2005 -----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND, MICHAELA HAMILTON and ROB WEINSTEIN, substituting for DOTTY MOORE who is not available on this date) will play at THE AUBERGINE CAFE. No cover. ** EXPECT GREAT OLD-TIME TUNES and SONGS** Band members are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. Aubergine Cafe is at 49-22 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, Queens Food and drink is available. For info contact the Aubergine Cafe at (718) 899-1735 or http://www.auberginecafe.com or email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com.
Sat., Jul 23, 2005 -----Done-----	Alan and his daughter, Julia Friend, will perform traditional songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century America to accompnay the "traditional dinner" at historic Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, NY. Some songs will have instrumental accompaniment, some will be a capella, and some will be sung in harmony. * Reservations are required * For info. and reservations, (718) 351-1611, ext. 280.
Sun., July 31, 2005 -----Done-----	ALAN FRIEND and CHRIS SEYMOUR are BUTTERMILK CHANNEL They perform traditional old-time songs and tunes as well as music from the British Isles. They both sing and play instruments including banjo, guitar dulcimer and concertina. They will thrill you with their exciting vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Come hear BUTTERMILK CHANNEL at the SECOND ANNUAL * BROOKLYN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL * Many other groups will be appearing in this 8 day event. At Freddy's BackRoom in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. 485 Dean Street (at 6th Ave.) Take the 2 or 3 train to Bergen St. For info. http://brooklyncountrymusic.com/festival.html No cover, Tips for musicians appreciated.
Sat., Sep.10, 2005 -----Done-----	THE CHELSEA STRING BAND (ALAN FRIEND, MICHAELA HAMILTON and DOTTY MOORE) will play Old-Time Music for a Clogging Party/Workshop Free. Band members are multi-instrumentalists and singers, and play fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina and anything else they can get their hands on. At the Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26 St., 6th Floor (btw. 6th and 7th Avenues), Manhattan. Light snacks will be available. For info http://www.clogdancenewyork.com or email Alan at alanfriend_music@mindspring.com.

Fri., Jan. 23, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will be performing old-time music and more as part of the CHELSEA STRING BAND (Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, Anne Jacobs, Dorothy Moore & Rob Weinstein) from 7:00 to 7:30 PM at the COMMUNITY CABARET. At Community Church of NY, downstairs at 40 E 35th St. (bet. Park & Madison), NYC. Other acts include RACHEL STONE, singer/songwriter (your host) performing 'LOVE PAINS' with her original topical songs, songwriter L. EGAN D'IVORI with ELIZABETH ANNE, and songwriter NICHOLAS LEVIN with MARCUS SIMEONE and DONNA CONEY ISLAND. Wheelchair accessible, Snacks available. $15 at door, $10 reserved, CCNY, MAC, TRU, WIM, NYSMS. $7 advance purchase - Tickets can be purchased by credit card at http://www.hometown.aol.com/rsongbird. Click on the PayPal button to order. Your PAYPAL receipt will be your ticket. For reservations and more information, call 718-472-0472.
Thur., Mar. 18, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will be one of the featured performers in the "Song Circle" at the Kings County Opry, 8 to 9 PM. He will perform old-time songs with banjo accompaniment. The other performers will be Scott Williams, Aaron T. Ryan and Dock Oscar. The band Lil' Buck will play at 9 PM, and The Flanks will perform at 10 PM. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035.
Mon., Mar. 29, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will sing songs from the Industrial Revolution with accompaniment on the banjo. Hunter College, School of Education, Childhood Education. For info., call 1-718-965-4074.
Sat., Apr. 24, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan and his daughter, Julia Friend, will perform "Songs From Appalachia" in a 1 hour workshop at the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA), Natick, Massachusettes. Some songs will have instrumental accompaniment, some will be a capella, and some will be sung in harmony. Info., (781) 662-6710. Schedules and additional info. at http://www.neffa.org
Thur., May 13, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will perform with the "Chelsea Train Gang", an old-time band based in New York City. Band members Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, Dotty Moore and Rob Weinstein are multi-instrumentalists and singers, specializing in old-time tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachians as well as in contra dance tunes. Instruments include fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina, mandolin and anything else they can get their hands on. Here are some comments from audience members following their very first performance: “I wish the Chelsea Train Gang could have played for triple the time you were allotted!” “Wonderful music, great playing!” “Put me on your email list so that I can know when and where you'll be performing…” “Thank you again; your music was great!” Performance is at the Kings County Opry, 9 to 10 PM. It will be preceded by a "Song Circle" at 8 P.M., and followed by the band "Lousy Cowboy Music" at 10 P.M. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.kingscountyopry.com
Thur., June 17, 2004 -----Done-----	Once again, Alan will return to the Kings County Opry "Song Circle" as a featured performer, 8 to 9 PM. The Song Circle is a simple enough idea: get several performers around a microphone and let them each do an original or traditional song, or play an old tune in this intimate setting. Alan will sing traditional songs with banjo, guitar or concertina accompaniment--- maybe an old tune as well. The other performers will be Jerry Hertz, Howard Gotfryd, Peter Carbonara and Dock Oscar. The band Ebony Hillbillies will play at 9 PM, and Shotgun Shack will perform at 10 PM. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.kingscountyopry.com
Sun., July 18, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will perform with the "Chelsea String Band" (formerly known as the "Chelsea Train Gang") in the first annual Brooklyn Country Music Festival. Band members Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, and Dotty Moore are multi-instrumentalists and singers, specializing in old-time tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachians, acoustic country music and contra dance tunes. Instruments include fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina, mandolin and anything else they can get their hands on. Here are some comments from audience members: “I wish the Chelsea String Band could have played for triple the time you were allotted!” “Wonderful music, great playing!” “Put me on your email list so that I can know when and where you'll be performing…” “Thank you again; your music was great!” The Brooklyn Papers wrote, “The music of Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton and Dotty Moore ripped through Freddy’s, prompting claps and stomps… From the sounds of support emanating from the crowd, it is obvious that there would have been a whole lot of swinging, shaking and kicking across the floor had there been room to dance.” Performance is 5:15 to 6:30 PM. Other bands will appear as well. At Freddy's Bar and BackRoom, 485 Dean St. (at 6th Ave.), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Free. Info., (718) 622-7035. Additional info at http://www.whiskyrebellion.com/bands.html
Sat., Aug. 7, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan and his daughter, Julia Friend, will perform traditional songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century America to accompnay the "traditional dinner" at historic Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, NY. Some songs will have instrumental accompaniment, some will be a capella, and some will be sung in harmony. Info. and reservations, (718) 351-1611.
Sat., Aug 14, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will give 2 workshops as part of the 2nd annual Eisteddfod Festival at the Polytechnic University at the Metrotech Center in downtown Brooklyn, NY. This is a 3-day festival of traditional American and British music presenting many wonderful musicians in a full program of concerts and workshops. One of Alan's workshops will be with daughter Julia Friend--- they will sing traditional songs, some with instrumental accompaniment, some a capella, and some in harmony. Alan's other workshop will be a variety of songs with banjo accompaniment. Additional info about the Eisteddfod, including price, advance registration and travel directions (really easy to get to from Manhattan via public transportation) at http://www.eisteddfod-ny.org
Sat., Sept. 18, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will sing "Songs of the Old South" at the 7th Annual Park Slope Old-Time/Bluegrass Jamboree. He will accompany some songs with banjo, some with guitar and sing some a cappella. One or more special guests from the Chelsea String Band will join him. This is a participatory workshop, so bring a song to share or be sure to join in on choruses and refrains. The Jamboree features workshops in the afternon, jamming all day and a concert in the evening. Admission for the day is only $3. The Park Slope Old-Time/Bluegrass Jamboree is at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (BSEC), 53 Prospect Park West (at 2nd Street) in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY. For travel directions, a complete Jamboree schedule or other info., email Alan at alanfriend_music@hotmail.com, or contact the BSEC at 718-768-2972 or James Reams & Tina Aridas (the organizers) at 718-965-8490.
Sat., Nov. 6, 2004 -----Done-----	Alan will perform with the "Chelsea String Band" at the NOMAD Festival (Northeast Music, Art, and Dance), New Haven Connecticut. Band members Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton, Dotty Moore and new member, Ben Birnbaum are multi-instrumentalists and singers, specializing in old-time tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachians, acoustic country music and contra dance tunes. Instruments include fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, concertina, mandolin and anything else they can get their hands on. Here are some comments from audience members: “I wish the Chelsea String Band could have played for triple the time you were allotted!” “Wonderful music, great playing!” “Put me on your email list so that I can know when and where you'll be performing…” “Thank you again; your music was great!” The Brooklyn Papers wrote, “The music of Alan Friend, Michaela Hamilton and Dotty Moore ripped through Freddy’s, prompting claps and stomps… From the sounds of support emanating from the crowd, it is obvious that there would have been a whole lot of swinging, shaking and kicking across the floor had there been room to dance.” Their workshop is at 8 PM. Many other workshops and contra dances will occur as well. Info., (203) 372-3890 or (203) 372-8632. Additional info at http://www.nomadfest.org