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Jeff Kalmar

Traditonal Celtic with Rock Roots

About Me

Jeff Kalmar is a guitarist with over 30 years' experience in rock, folk and Celtic traditional music. He has been a member of Orion, Summerland, AvalonUSA, Real Magick and The Reelies and has shared the stage with such performers as Three Pints Shy, Richie Havens, JoAnna Farrer, Natalie Haas and Rick Nestler.

After starting his musical journey on the violin at age 7, Jeff soon picked up the guitar, electric bass and mandolin. He also occasionally swings at a hammered dulcimer, hoping for the best. After years of singing backup in rock bands he discovered that small children did not always burst into tears when he sang lead on traditional Celtic songs.

Currently Jeff is recording a solo CD for release in the Summer of 2008 and is also in the process of putting a new band together. Film at 11:00.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/26/2007
Band Website: jeffkalmar.com
Band Members: Jeff Kalmar: Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass, Vocals
Influences: Richard Thompson, Fairport Convention, John Renbourne, Jethro Tull, Yes, Martin Carthy, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music.
Sounds Like: A bloody good time, if you ask me.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

I’m Playing the Connecticut Renaissance Faire!

I'm happy to announce that I've just confirmed that I will be playing at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire! This faire runs weekends and Columbus Day from September 27 through October 19 from 10:...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:58:00 PST

2008 Season Starting!

Well, the 2008 season is about to start for me.  I've already booked the Hudson Valley mayfaire in New Paltz, NY and several other faires have expressed interest in having me play. If there's a R...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:58:00 PST

The Best Xmas Song Ever

If you think you can justify war - ANY war - you are wrong. Period....
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:09:00 PST

Thanks...

...to all who sent good wishes about my mom. I spent the evening at the hospital with her until they kicked me out at 10:00. She's still not doing well, but the Dr. has her on antibiotics and breathin...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:22:00 PST

Hooked!

OK, so I've been playing this MMORPG called "Fallen Sword" and I'm hooked!  If you want to be hooked too, go to http://www.fallensword.com/?ref=1086851 and create a character.  When you get ...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:37:00 PST

Do This Every Day

Go to this site:  http://www.thehungersite.com and click on the "Click to Give" button.  The Hunger Site is sponsored by numerous companies and organizations, and these sponsors will donate ...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:17:00 PST

Beggars to God Video Posted!

In my Comments section - Video of me closing Pub Sing at NYRF, Saturday, August 18, with "Beggars to God".  Video shot by Rob Pivarnik. And yes, I played it a little on the fast side.  ...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:38:00 PST

Ren Faire Version of Top Friends

I've dedicated my Top Friends area (other than my Top 4 which never change) to some of my favorite Renaissance Faire performers during the 2007 Faire season.  Check out these acts at a faire...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:53:00 PST

I Get to Close Pub Sing on Saturdays!

Every Saturday at the New York Renaissance Faire, I'll be closing the Pub Sing with the beautiful Robert Franke song "Beggars to God".  I'm very excited about that! Thanks to Jill Dornan for teac...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:53:00 PST

New York Renaissance Faire Schedule Posted!

OK, here are the times and stages I'll be playing at Faire:10:30 AM - Music Pavilion11:30 AM - Blue Boar Inn (NOTE: The "Official" Schedule says Tudor Rose at this time - it's wrong!)12:30 PM - Tudor ...
Posted by Jeff Kalmar on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:25:00 PST