Jocie Nangle - First Night Northampton
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Northampton Friends Meetinghouse, 43 Center Street Second Floor, Northampton, MA
ABOUT JOCIE:
• Come along with Jocie, and let her voice carry you, through songs in Irish Gaelic and English, to the Emerald Isle! Traditional songs, mostly, shape the experience – from otherworldly sean-nós laments, to playful love songs, to fast dance-tune songs. On some songs, Jocie relies solely on her voice, on others, she accompanies herself on guitar. She might even play her flute! And, when the setting is right, Jocie invites toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and simple sing-alongs, as the audience transforms into her band....
• Many an evening singing and playing in Irish traditional music sessions, time with renowned Irish singers and musicians, study of sean-nós singing and Irish Gaelic, and travel in Ireland, ground Jocie’s understanding of Irish traditional music in the feel of the music and a deep sense of community and culture. Her singing has been well received both here and in Ireland.
• “Making her magic” – F. Alex Johnson
ABOUT FIRST NIGHT -- GENERAL INFO & WEBSITE LINK:
Happy New Year! You’re invited to attend First Night—Northampton’s most beloved signature event. On Sunday, December 31st, the Northampton Arts Council and Greenfield Savings Bank welcome you to the 39th edition of our city-wide New Year’s Eve party. Since 1985, First Night Northampton has filled the Paradise City with a 12-hour, family-friendly festival of the arts culminating in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of the Hotel Northampton. Gather with friends, neighbors, and visitors at 23 terrific downtown venues for an astounding array of entertainment presented by hundreds of talented performers. Our efforts are supported by generous local sponsors and dedicated volunteers. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit community arts.
https://www.firstnightnorthampton.org/
• BUYING BUTTONS:
A single bargain-priced button opens the doors to every event at every venue. Buy one early at a local vendor or online:
https://www.firstnightnorthampton.org/buttons
• SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & LOCATIONS:
https://www.firstnightnorthampton.org/schedule2024
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• LIST OF PERFORMERS with Descriptions: