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Poughkeepsie Chapter News
Volume 21, Issue 2: November & December 2000
Newsletter segments:
Kingston chapter news, Patterson chapter news, Poughkeepsie chapter news, and other articles.September Report by Bill Wemmerus
Raggedy Crew was pleased to be asked to open the 2000- 01 coffeehouse season at Poughkeepsie. Consisting of soprano Amy Strom, singer-songwriter Pat Lamana, and multi-instrumentalist Tom Walker, their goal was to present an upbeat and recognizable program, one inviting audience participation. By all acounts they succeeded.
The only traditional number was their opener, "My Lord What a Morning", an old Weaver's song. Amy's voice was clear and compelling, Pat played her guitar and added nice harmony, and Tom strummed the autoharp. Passing on their usual ancient Gaelic songs, which they do well, they emphasized the contemporary - 60's on - doing "Rainbow Race" by Pete Seeger, and "Somos El Barco" by Lorre Wyatt, one of the original crew of the sloop Clearwater.
Two of Pat's originals were presented, "Keep Him Singing", about Seeger having been blacklisted in the 50's, and "Down the Years", which she wrote as a wedding song for friends. One of Raggedy Crew's favorite song writers is Malvina Reynolds. This year is the 100th anniversary of her birth, so the group performed her song "Morningtown Ride", popularized by the Seekers in the 60's. As Amy said, this is a children's song, but seems to have greater appeal to adults. Tom provided effective banjo accompaniment.
A large crowd eagerly sang along on the choruses. Raggedy Crew sought to connect, and they did.
October Report by Linda Breithaupt
Open Mic Performers: Kathy, Chris DePalma, Kimberly, Carol Hotte, Blair Sheppard, Linda Breithaupt & Joe Murray, Pat Daley, Michele Rubin & Rick Gedney, John Martucci, Joe Murray & Denise Jordan Finley
Vince Sauter was the Poughkeepsie feature for the month of October. He charmed the audience with his soothing song delivery, fine guitar work, heartfelt selection and humorous interjections- even his mother was proud. His songs included his original, "Heart Don't Fail Me Now," Nancy Griffith's "Five and Dime" with Denise Finley and a selection of David Wilcox favorites.
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