Folklore Society Song and Story Swap: Special All-Beatles Tribute and Fund Raiser, June 1

Source: Pioneer Valley Folklore Society

The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society’s monthly song and story swap for June will feature an acoustic all-Beatles Tribute for their annual fundraiser. The event starts at 7:00 p.m on Saturday June 1, at First Church, 165 Main Street in Amherst. The public is invted to come to sing or just listen.

Performers are invited to sign up to sing up to two songs by the Beatles or a former Beatle.  Instruments should be of the acoustic variety (guitars, ukes, hand drums, accordions, sitars, etc.).  Electronic keyboards and direct lines are OK. Microphones for instruments and vocals will be available.

Performers are asked to register at https://www.facebook.com/events/758875223087163 or to email Paul Kaplan at paulkaplanmusic@gmail.com. Appearance slots and song choices will be first come, first served. Pete Nelson, Doc Hollister, and Lauffrey are among the first wave of musical acts already signed up to perform.

The Acoustic Beatles event is open to members of the public of all ages.

Admission is free for performers and audience, but there is a suggested donation of $5-10, which this month benefits the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society.  See https://pvfs.us/events/Acoustic-Beatles-Night/AcousticBeatles2024.pdf for additional details.

The Song & Story Swap is held on the first Saturday of each month, excepting July and August. Visit the Folklore Society website at https://pvfs.us.