Official Press Release

SAINT FRANCIS COLLEGE “TREATY STONE”
60’s & 70’s FOLK MUSIC REUNION
MARCH 10, 2007


Folk music was an important part of the culture of the 60’s and 70’s, and at the time many people, both young and old, found their voice in the music of that era.

In the early 70’s, a group of students at St. Francis College in Brooklyn formed a loosely organized club they called “Treaty Stone”, which promoted a series of musical concerts known as “Folk Fests”. These evenings of acoustic folk music and fellowship became very popular in the years from 1972 to 1977, attracting students from St. Francis as well as people from the surrounding communities in Brooklyn.

On March 10, 2007, the music and ambiance of these evenings will be re-created at a very special reunion “Folk Fest’ to be held in the main student cafeteria at St. Francis College at 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Many of the same performers who played at these events in the 1970’s will be back including Emil Baccash, Peter Mancuso, Bill Boyle and Brian Dennigan of Brooklyn; John Kiely of Allendale NJ; and John Brandt of Augusta ME. The admission charge of $20.00 includes entertainment, beer, soda, wine, and food.

The event is being organized by the St. Francis College Alumni Relations Department. Tickets and further information about the event can be obtained by contacting the Donna DeSiena at the Alumni Office at (718) 489-5471 or ddisiena@stfranciscollege.edu.

~jeb

Emil Baccash Will Perform

We have been successful in tracking down another of the original Treaty Stone performers. Our scheduled performers are:

• Bill Boyle
• Brian Dennigan
• John Kiely
• John Brandt
• Charlie Eames
• Pete Mancuso
• Emil Baccash

~jeb

49 Reasons

"49 reasons all in a line...All of them good ones..."

You know the rest. Now create your own list as to why you MUST attend the

2007 Treaty Stone Alumni Folk Fest

Saturday, March 10, 2007
7:00
St. Francis College

180 Remsen St.

Brooklyn, NY 11201
Admission $20
(includes food and refreshments)

Hey, we've got ourselves an official flyer which you may download [PDF], print out and sign up. This is going to be an historic gathering with entertainment provided by:

• Pete Mancuso
• Brian Dennigan
• John Kiely
• Bill Boyle
• John Eric Brandt

and some special - soon to be announced - special guests!

~jeb

Happy New Year

Now, I don't want this to scare you...but this is how some of looked at the Dawn of Treaty Stone. Neal DeChillo is bringing his kids to the Folk Festival because they want to see "real hippies."

I can assure you, we don't look like this anymore.

~jeb

Billy Boyle Will Be In The Room

Actually, YOU have to call him Bill now. But Mr. Boyle shall be there with the next generation of Boyles to make for a rockin' time!

~jeb

Happy Holidays

Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy Holidays!

The clock is ticking.... Treaty Stone Folk Fest in ....11 WEEKS!

~john eric

It's Coming on to Christmas

I put up the tree today and loaded Joni Mitchell into the CD player. "...they're putting up reindeer; singing songs of joy and peace..."


Everyone is no doubt busy with holiday planning, but before long it will be March 10, 2007 and the music will come alive at the 2007 Treaty Stone anniversary Folk Fest. You don't want to miss it!

~john eric