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Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you out there somewhere. Here’s where you can find me in the near future:

11 February 2012 Saturday, Litchfield, CT 1:00pm
I'll be presenting a family-oriented presentation for The Litchfield Historical Society at 7 South Street in Litchfield, CT. This presentation will include songs from a variety of my historic music programs, including some Civil War material, songs from my new "Music of the War of 1812" program and a few surprises. In the event of bad weather the program will take place on Saturday 18 February 2012. There is a registration fee for this program. For more information please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

1 March 2012 Thursday, Watertown, CT 7:00pm
"Ask Your Father" (Rich Kelly, Dee Kelly and I) will be presenting our new program "Creating a National Identity: Music of the Irish Americans" for the Watertown Historical Society at Walker Hall, 50 Deforest Street in Watertown, CT. The program begins at 7:00pm. For more information please visit www.watertownhistoricalsociety.org.

8 March 2012 Thursday, Middletown, CT 7:00pm
Presenting "Songs of the War of 1812" for The Middlesex County Historical Society in the Hubbard Room of the Russell Library at 123 Broad Street in Middletown, CT. For more informtion please visit www.middlesexhistory.org.

13 March 2012 Tuesday, Hamden, CT 7:00pm
The Electric Trains will be returning to The Outer Space at 295 Treadwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. This has become one of our favorite rooms and we're looking forward to raising their roof again. You can check out their website at www.thespacect.com.

16 March 2012 Friday, Glastonbury, CT 4:30pm to 7:30pm
"Ask Your Father" (Rich Kelly, Dee Kelly and I) will be doing the Irish St. Pat's Day thing from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at The Diamond Pub and Grill, 195 Hebron Avenue in Glastonbury, CT.

17 March 2012 Saturday, West Hartford, CT
"Ask Your Father" returns to the Noah Webster House to play for Noah's very popular Tavern Night series. This is one of my favorite events of the year. There are two seatings for dinner (5:30pm and 7:30pm). Enjoy a traditional dinner with drinks, entertainment and tavern games with our host, Chris Dobbs. For more information please visit www.noahwebsterhouse.org.

22 March 2012 Thursday, South Windsor, CT
The South Windsor Historical Society has engaged me to do one of my historic music programs. The specific location, time and which of the programs will be presented are still to be determined. I'll post the information as soon as I have it.

28 March 2012 Wednesday, Plainfield, CT
The Plainfield Historical Society presents "Songs From the War of 1812" at the Plainfield Community Center, 482 Norwich Road in Plainfield, CT. The society will hold a business meeting at 7pm and the program will follow. The website is www.plainfieldhistory.org.

30 March 2012 Friday, Stratford, CT 7:00pm
Presenting "Songs of the War of 1812" for The Stratford Historical Society in the Hall of Christ church at 2000 Main Street in Stratford, CT. The program begins at 7pm. For more information please phone 203.387.0630

17 April 2012 Tuesday, Hamden, CT 7:00pm
The Electric Trains will be returning (again!) to The Outer Space at 295 Treadwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. You can check out their website at www.thespacect.com.

25 April 2012 Wednesday, Granby, CT
Presenting one of my Civil War programs for the Salmon Brook Historical Society in Granby, CT. Details are being ironed out and will be published as soon as possible.

9 May 2012 Wednesday, Prospect, CT
I'll be doing one of my Civil War programs for the E. Irene Boardman Foundation at the Prospect Public Library in Prospect, CT. Details are being ironed out and will be published as soon as possible.

19 May 2012 Saturday, Scotland, CT
The Scotland Historical Society once again hosts Farm Day at the Edward Waldo Homestead, 96 Waldo Road in Scotland, CT. One of my favorite events of the year. Animals, demonstrations, tools, crafts, food, music and a great deal more in a wonderful historic setting. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. I'll be doing a mix of historic songs around 1:00pm. For more information please visit www.scotlandhistoricalsociety.com.

22 May 2012 Tuesday, Brooklyn, CT 7:30pm
The Brooklyn Historical Society presents "The boys of the Battlefield: The Civil War As Told By It's Popular Songwriters." The program will begin at 7:30pm, however the location is yet to be determined. I'll post it as soon as possible. For more information please contact Brooklyn Historical Society curator Elaine Knowlton at 860.774.7728.

16 August 2012 Thursday, Bristol, CT 7:00pm
The Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer Street in Bristol, CT will present my "Historic Songs of Outlaws, Villains and Rogues" presentation at 7:00pm. For more information please visit www.bristolhistoricalsociety.org.

That's All, Folks!
I think that's all the news for the moment. Please spread the word about this website to friends (or enemies, as you see fit) and remember that I love hearing from you. Email to rick@catfeather.com. As always, Sarah says hello and sends her best.
Until later,
Rick Spencer