Our Next Concert
The Berrymans will perform at the Princeton Folk Music Society Concert Series, on Friday, March 19, 2010. The concert will be held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Tickets are $20 non-members/$15 members/$5 children under 12. For more information: (609) 799-0944. Doors open at 7:30pm. There will not be an opening act and the show will start promptly at 8:15pm.
Lou and Peter Berryman began their musical partnership in high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, back in the sixties. By the eighties, they had established themselves as a prominent feature of the songwriting subculture of Wisconsin's capital, playing their original material every week for almost ten years in the run-down but trendy music room of Madison's "Club de Wash". Gradually expanding their circuit, they began crisscrossing the continent and gaining national attention with appearances on such programs as Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion and NPR's Weekend Edition.
Over more than 30 years, the pair have built a devoted national following. Lou and Peter Berryman have produced sixteen full length recordings, twelve albums of their original music, and four songbooks. Their works have been performed by everyone from Garrison Keillor to Peter, Paul and Mary. The Berrymans appear at folk venues, on radio programs, and at festivals throughout North America. In 1999 and again in 2001 they were chosen by Senators Feingold & Kohl to represent the state of Wisconsin with performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
The Berrymans perform a repertoire that consists almost entirely of their own songs, with Peter's lyrics at the center. This repertoire touches regularly on topics such as cheese and snow, dogs, appliances, cars, and Cher. But there also are darker themes of sorrow and addiction; of struggling with relationships, with the music business, with clutter. There is sprightly, often brittle humor, and there are moments of peace and benediction. The words, ominous and gleeful alike, are sung to the sweet waltzes and polka tunes Lou composes.
Their popularity - whose friendship survived a brief marriage in the seventies - is a testament to their intelligent and wickedly funny material which is never bawdy or risque but is rich with wordplay and witty images. This duo is not to be missed.
Admission to this event is $20, $5 for children age 11 and under, and special rates for Folk Music Society members and students. There are no advance sales; ample free parking is available. For more information about these and other Folk Music Society events, please call 609-799-0944.
View the web page of The Berrymans
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The Princeton Folk Music Society has encouraged the growth of folk music in central New Jersey for 40 years. We sponsor a monthly house sing for members on the first Friday of each month and a monthly concert by visiting folk singers and songwriters, usually on the third Friday of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend our monthly concerts - we hope to see you at the next one! View a Welcome Message from our President. |
2009/2010 Schedule
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View who has performed for the PFMS since 1971.
Directions
Unless otherwise noted, the monthly concerts are held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ (at Houghton Road & across from Princeton High School - see map).
From Route 1: Take Washington Road (Rte 571) into Princeton and cross Nassau Street. When road ends in a "T" turn right onto Wiggins. At fourth left, turn left onto Walnut Lane (to the right the street name is Chestnut). Proceed about two blocks to the church on the left, and turn left onto Houghton for parking, which is plentiful.
Other Useful Information
Unless otherwise noted, concerts start at 8:15 pm. Coffee and desserts are served during the intermission. These concerts are a wonderful way to hear your favorite folk musicians or to hear new singer-songwriters and singers of traditional music, all in an intimate, friendly setting. In addition, house concerts are occasionally held in members' homes.
Ticket Information
Concert admission for most shows is $20 for non-members, $15 for members and $5 for children eleven years of age and under. Tickets for most shows are not available in advance - they are sold at the door starting about 40 minutes before the performance.
Becoming a Member
Besides a reduction in concert admission fees, members also receive a monthly newsletter which highlights the performers and area events. Another benefit of membership is that you can attend the monthly sings. You can become a member at any concert or send your membership fees to the address below.
Click here for a printable membership form.
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Address, phone number, and email address changes for current members should be sent to Membership
Contact Us
Write us, call us at 609-799-0944 or email us with requests for more information about the PFMS, comments, suggestions, ideas on programming or if you are a performer and would like to contact the Programming Committee. The Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes organizations interested in presenting joint events. |
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| PFMS Officers for 2009-2010 | |
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| President - Pat McDonnell | Vice President - |
| Secretary - | Treasurer - Susan White |
| Members-at-Large: | ||
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| Dean Behrend | Peter Hester | Jeremy Pollack |
| Arlene Carpenter | Beverly Keating-Monson | Lisa Roth |
| Steve Davidson | Judith Miller | Paul Whiter |
Other Helpers:
Cass Bing does publicity.
The Program Committee (Artist Booking) is Justin Kodner, Susan White, & Lois
DeRitter.
Anne Gribbon is Chief of the Kitchen Crew.
Judith Miller is Baking Coordinator.
Justin Kodner is the Newsletter Editor.
Carol Kodner gets houses for sings and house concerts and sells T-shirts.
Arlene Miller sells copies of "Rise Up Singing" and lends the associated tapes.
Peter Hester and Lisa Roth maintain the membership list.
Hannah Kaufman maintains the Yahoo princetongroups list (email notices).
Paul Whiter is the Sound Engineer.
Brian McInerney is the Assistant Sound Engineer.
Don Arrowsmith is the Webmaster.
Member Profiles
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Many members of the PFMS perform in area folk clubs, schools, and for special events. They also host radio programs and house concerts, and organize folk events. View a list of links to PFMS member web sites. If you are a member of the PFMS and would like to be included on the PFMS website, please submit your website or bio to the Webmaster. |
Links to Folk Sites
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Other Folk Music Societies
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Folk Music on the Radio
- Sunday morning, 10AM-Noon, Homemade Music hosted by Mark Corso - WRSU, 88.7 FM
- Sunday evening, 7-10PM, Music You Can't Hear on the Radio, hosted by John Weingart - WPRB, 103.3 FM and WPRB.com
- Sunday evening, 8-11PM, The Gene Shay Show - WXPN, 88.5 FM
- Monday evening, 6-9PM, The Legacy Program hosted by Pete Kernast and John Bates - WTSR, 91.3 FM
