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in the 1848 Meeting House
Concerts in the 1848 Meeting House
The Meeting House was built for Shaker worship services which consisted of singing and dancing. It is a wonderful and unique venue for intimate concerts. Join us for a very special experience!
Proceeds from the Music in the Meeting House concert series will benefit the Shaker Heritage Society and its efforts to preserve the site of America’s first Shaker settlement.
Music in the Meeting House featuring Mike + Ruthy
April 21st, 7:30pm
Husband and wife duo Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar will not disappoint with an entertaining evening of spellbinding music influenced by folk and roots music. Visit their website here: www.mikeandruthy.com. Tickets for this concert are $12 per person, $10 for students, seniors, and SHS members. Under 18 admitted free.
Albany Pro Musica
May 11 at 7:30pm & May 12 at 7:30pm
Swingin’ with APM! takes to the stage with show tunes, old standards and familiar folk tunes performed in a room literally built for singing. This cabaret-style evening showcases Pro Musica’s individual and ensemble talents in a unique historic setting, the 1848 Shaker Meeting House.
Please go to www.albanypromusica.org/season/ for more information and to purchase tickets.
Music in the Meeting House featuring The Broken String Band
May 26th, 7:30pm
Enjoy and evening of great music the with Broken String Band, the Capital Region’s longest reigning traditional Irish band. Please visit lawsontrad.com for more information. Tickets for this concert are $12 per person, $10 for students, seniors, and SHS members. Under 18 admitted free.
Music in the Meeting House featuring The Friends Union Band and Special Guest Norm Rodham
June 9th, 7:30pm
The Shaker Heritage Society welcomes the Friends Union Band and special guest Norm Rodham! Friends Union Band is comprised of Steve “Shaker Fiddle” Iachetta and Rod Driscoll, this talented folk music team performs a variety of Celtic, Appalachian, and traditional tunes. They will be accompanied by guitar and Bhodran master Norm Rodham from Melbourne, Florida. Please visit friendsunionband.com for more information. Tickets for this concert are $12 per person, $10 for students, seniors, and SHS members. Under 18 admitted free.
