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SUMMARY:Sunday Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie
DESCRIPTION:Join Taeri Schiffman and Katie Blanchard of Popoki House every Third Sunday of the month from 2 PM to 4 PM for our revamped Ukulele Jam. Sign up in advance to get a list of tunes to be played and the sheet music. There will be time for solo tunes if there is a favorite you would like to share. All skill levels welcome! \nRSVP on our website to ensure you are updated if anything changes (doesn’t happen often\, but better to be in the know!).
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/sunday-ukulele-jam-with-taeri-katie/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:COLLAGE\, 731 South Pacific Avenue\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Foss":MAILTO:richard@collageartculture.org
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Legendary Singer/Songwriter Karla Bonoff and Dan Navarro
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Legendary Singer Songwriter Karla Bonoff with Dan Navarro \n“Before Alanis and Jewel\, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching\, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today. Karla stands as a testament to the ideal that the good ones are indeed ageless.” – Billboard \nFEATURED ARTISTS: \nKarla Bonoff\, songwriter\, guitar\, piano\, vocals\nDan Navarro\, guitar\, vocals \nTwo years ago\, we had scheduled Karla Bonoff and David Lindley to share the stage. When David fell ill\, Dan Navarro stepped in—and what unfolded was pure magic. The chemistry between Karla and Dan was undeniable\, creating one of the most talked-about and requested performances we’ve presented. \nNow\, we’re thrilled to bring that extraordinary musical connection back to our stage. Join us for an unforgettable evening of heartfelt melodies and timeless storytelling with Karla Bonoff—one of the most revered voices in American songwriting—and GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter and performer Dan Navarro. It’s a night you won’t want to miss. \nKARLA BONOFF\nIconic GRAMMY® Winning Singer-Songwriter • Voice of a Generation: With a voice as tender as her lyrics are timeless\, Karla Bonoff has written and performed some of the most enduring songs in American music –  “All My Life” (a GRAMMY®-winning duet for Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville)\, “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me”\, and “Lose Again” both made famous by Linda Ronstadt\, “Home” released by Bonnie Raitt\, and Wynonna Judd’s “Tell Me Why”\, are just a few of Karla’s iconic songs recorded by legends. \nA founding member of the groundbreaking band Bryndle\, and a key figure in the Southern California singer-songwriter scene alongside Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, Karla’s music helped define a generation—and continues to resonate with fans around the world. \nWhether you’re rediscovering the heartfelt beauty of her ‘70s solo classics or hearing her stunning live interpretations for the first time\, Karla Bonoff’s performances are intimate\, moving\, and unforgettable. From her early days at the Troubadour to sold-out shows across the U.S. and Japan\, Karla’s songs have become soundtracks to love\, loss\, and longing. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the great voices of the American folk-rock tradition—live in concert. \nDAN NAVARRO\nGRAMMY®-Nominated Songwriter • Soulful Storyteller • Voice of a Generation: From co-writing the GRAMMY®-nominated classic “We Belong” recorded by Pat Benatar\,  to lending his voice to Encanto\, Coco\, and Family Guy\, to writing songs for The Bangles\, Dionne Warwick\, The Temptations\, Dave Edmunds\, and more\, Dan Navarro has done it all—and done it with heart. \nBefore launching his acclaimed solo career\, Dan Navarro rose to fame as half of the beloved acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro for 20+ years\, before launching his solo career. In August 2022\, he reunited with GRAMMY® winning producer Jim Scott to completed his newest album\, Horizon Line. Dan has had an eclectic 40+ year career as a songwriter\, recording and touring artist\, session singer and voice actor spread over 17 acclaimed albums\, thousands of concerts\, singing and voice acting in films like Oscar-winners Encanto\, Coco and Happy Feet\, The Book of Life and Pirates of the Caribbean\, and he has been in TV series\, hit games\, and hundreds of commercials in Spanish and English. Dan insists that art is food\, music is love\, and sleep is for babies.
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/an-evening-with-legendary-singer-songwriter-karla-bonoff-and-dan-navarro/
LOCATION:Soka Performing Arts Center\, 1 University Dr.\, Aliso Viejo\, CA\, 92656\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ken O'Malley solo show
DESCRIPTION:His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist\, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in\, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question\, as the single most enduring\, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be “widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today.” \nArriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago\, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone’s\, the legendary Irish venue in the city’s Fairfax district\, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Through the years\, O’Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans\, Blended Spirits and\, currently\, The Twilight Lords. He’s shared bills with such artists as Mary Black\, The Chieftains\, The Saw Doctors\, Michael Flatley and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California’s Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances\, he can also be found on stage and screen in productions ranging from Ray Bradbury’s “Falling Upward” to the Paramount Pictures feature “Patriot Games”. \nIndeed\, Ken O’Malley was born to perform. In Dublin at the age of 15\, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. By the time he turned 18\, he was gathering professional credits\, among them a stint with Trudy’s People\, a group he formed that played Gaelic shows on RTÉ\, Ireland’s national radio and television network. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. \nA true ambassador of Irish culture\, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad\, playing a solo on the mandolin\, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland\, Ken O’Malley is all-in\, wide open to the world\, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O’Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” \nHis first CD\, “The White Seahorse\,” stands as a masterful homage to traditional Irish music enhanced with solid rhythms\, acoustic and electric instruments matched by the powerful vocal energy that is the hallmark of a Ken O’Malley performance. The follow up release\, “Women of Ireland\,” continues to showcase O’Malley’s irresistible blend of Celtic traditional\, American roots rock and eclectic world beat\, this time before an enthusiastic live audience at the Celtic Arts Center in Hollywood. \nO’Malley’s most recent release\, is appropriately titled ÓMáille\, his name in Gaelic and demonstrates O’Malley’s considerable strength as a solo artist. These traditional arrangements\, though spartan\, brilliantly bring the music of his heritage to life. Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes: “His powerful and emotive voice shines through on everything he does\, but here he’s the instrumental star as well\, with precise but driven acoustic rhythm guitar and solid rhythm and tunes-playing on mandolin.” \n“If I’ve made people happy with my performances\,” says O’Malley\, “that’s success to me.”
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/ken-omalley-solo-show/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant\, 328 Orange Street\, Redlands\, 92374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Music They Don't Want You to Hear
DESCRIPTION:A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues. \n  \nRon Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues.\n\nA folkie from back when it was fashionable with an abiding interest in music of social and political significance. Co-founder and director of A Still Small Voice 4U a not for profit that presents folk concerts\, sponsors artists\, festivals and community groups and uses folk music to raise funds for charities.  Member of Folk Alliance International and of the People’s Music Network.  Avid cyclist\, racer\, blogger\, sculptor and ne’er-do-well
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/music-they-dont-want-you-to-hear/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Radio
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SUMMARY:Orange County Celtic Jam
DESCRIPTION:We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. \nVenue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n1221 Wass St.\, Tustin\, CA \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. \n$3 donation for use of the room.\nTunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox.\nOCCJ – Dropbox
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/orange-county-celtic-jam/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 1221 Wass Street\, Tustin\, 92780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fahy":MAILTO:fahy6879@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson
DESCRIPTION:Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for almost three years. This is a free\, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player\, from 7-8PM EST. Tempos will be moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. What makes this session unique is that tunes are almost always chosen by the “jammers” through the FB chat page. This often creates sort of a “stump the band” situation but Pam and Bill are rarely stumped. A lot of lively banter occurs on the chat page as well.. The session will be proceeded by a short mini-concert at 6:45. Come join the fun or check out past sessions which are all archived on Pam’s FB page. The jam will be streamed on Facebook Live\, accessed through Pam’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73. For more info email Pam at fiddlerpam@gmail.com
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/tuesday-night-online-jam-session-and-mini-concert-with-pam-weeks-and-bill-olson/2026-04-21/
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour plays music comprised of these basic ingredients: 3 chords and the truth. We program real American music\, primarily bluegrass\, country\, and Americana. Most of what we broadcast is performed on acoustic instruments; guitar\, violin\, mandolin\, banjo\, dobro and standup bass. \nThe Wildwood Flower Radio Hour is the only radio show in Los Angeles that consistently programs artists who perform live in studio from the vibrant bluegrass/Americana/folk scene. \nIn keeping with Southern tradition\, the Wildwood Flower Radio Hour features a weekly story telling segment called Talk Story. Some of these stories MIGHT involve a slight exaggeration of the truth. \nAdditionally\, there is  a weekly appearance by resident fiddler\, “DJ Meeks” spotlighting new artists on scene\, with “New Twang.” Social Media Maven\, Jessica Babin Produces our “Local Twang” segment with upcoming must see live shows in the SoCal area. \nHost Mike Bone\, “Uncle Mike”\, is a veteran of the record industry. \nThis is a live radio show. \nSupport live music and the gifted souls who bring this to us. \nKXLU 88.9 FM KXLU.com Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm PST
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/the-wildwood-flower-radio-hour/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Music,Storytelling,Radio
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Roots Session with Rebecca Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to break out that guitar\, fiddle\,  mandolin\, or banjo and celebrate American music? Join the circle at Collage for an evening of music and song that celebrates traditions including Appalachian\, old-time\, country blues\, and acoustic folk. Rebecca Lynn will lead the session\, which will finish with a jam on a classic.  Sign up to get a list of some tunes that will be played during the evening\, or drop in!
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/acoustic-roots-session-with-rebecca-lynn/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:COLLAGE\, 731 South Pacific Avenue\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Foss":MAILTO:richard@collageartculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T210000
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CREATED:20250117T235533Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Irish Ceili dance classes
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop-in classes Irish Ceili\, folk dances of Ulster. Longest continuous ceili class in Oregon and second longest west of the Mississippi (Berkley has the #1 longest). \n$10 at the door. No classes on Thanksgiving\, Ice storms or if the temperature is 94+ at 5pm
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/weekly-irish-ceili-dance-classes/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Winona Grange\, 8340 SW Seneca St\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="IrishPDX":MAILTO:sam.keator@frontier.com
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SUMMARY:Irish Traditional Musicians Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary
DESCRIPTION:World renowned as a traditional singer and flute player\, Nuala Kennedy is known for her creative reworking and reimagining of traditional songs and for her unique Irish flute style\, formed in Dundalk and honed in her long-time adopted home of Edinburgh\, Scotland. \nShe is a musical adventurer who is recognized world-wide as a superlative performer of traditional music. Nuala joined Irish-American Supergroup SOLAS as singer for their 30th Anniversary Reunion in 2025. She has graced the cover of Irish Music Magazine\, Sing Out! and appeared on the mainstage at festivals and venues around the world including Rudolstadt (GER)\, Celtic Connections (UK)\, Milwaukee Irish festival (USA)\, Telemark (NOR)\, Eurofonik (FRA)\, National Folk Festival (AU) and Celtic Colors (CAN). \n“Cheeky\, dynamic and full of ideas.” —Scotland on Sunday \n“A flute player and composer of remarkable finesse\, fearless of the unknown.” —The Irish Times \nHer newest release ‘Hydra’ (August 2024) is an atmospheric duo album of songs recorded with Eamon O’ Leary. \nNuala and Eamon share a life-long interest in collecting lesser-known ancient ballads and breathing new life into them\, re-working and re-imagining them for audiences today. Their melodies are hypnotic and wandering… much as the musicians themselves. They have honed their craft in tandem over decades of touring every conceivable type of venue; from Carnegie Hall and huge folk festivals\, to a hand hewn village hall north of the Arctic Circle. \nEamon O’Leary\, from Dublin\, is a long time resident of New York City. A singer and string player\, with deep roots in the world of Irish trad\, he is one half of The Murphy Beds with Jefferson Hamer. Their debut album was described by The Hufffington Post as one that “bears repeated listening from start to finish\, with ten beautiful\, crystalline songs.” He is also a member of The Alt with Nuala Kennedy and John Doyle. His songwriting can be heard\, most recently\, on The Silver Sun from Reveal Records.
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/irish-traditional-musicians-nuala-kennedy-and-eamon-oleary/
LOCATION:Knox Presbyterian Church\, Pasadena\, CA\, 225 S. Hill Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ken O'Malley solo show
DESCRIPTION:His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist\, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in\, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question\, as the single most enduring\, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be “widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today.” \nArriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago\, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone’s\, the legendary Irish venue in the city’s Fairfax district\, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Through the years\, O’Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans\, Blended Spirits and\, currently\, The Twilight Lords. He’s shared bills with such artists as Mary Black\, The Chieftains\, The Saw Doctors\, Michael Flatley and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California’s Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances\, he can also be found on stage and screen in productions ranging from Ray Bradbury’s “Falling Upward” to the Paramount Pictures feature “Patriot Games”. \nIndeed\, Ken O’Malley was born to perform. In Dublin at the age of 15\, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. By the time he turned 18\, he was gathering professional credits\, among them a stint with Trudy’s People\, a group he formed that played Gaelic shows on RTÉ\, Ireland’s national radio and television network. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. \nA true ambassador of Irish culture\, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad\, playing a solo on the mandolin\, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland\, Ken O’Malley is all-in\, wide open to the world\, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O’Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” \nHis first CD\, “The White Seahorse\,” stands as a masterful homage to traditional Irish music enhanced with solid rhythms\, acoustic and electric instruments matched by the powerful vocal energy that is the hallmark of a Ken O’Malley performance. The follow up release\, “Women of Ireland\,” continues to showcase O’Malley’s irresistible blend of Celtic traditional\, American roots rock and eclectic world beat\, this time before an enthusiastic live audience at the Celtic Arts Center in Hollywood. \nO’Malley’s most recent release\, is appropriately titled ÓMáille\, his name in Gaelic and demonstrates O’Malley’s considerable strength as a solo artist. These traditional arrangements\, though spartan\, brilliantly bring the music of his heritage to life. Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes: “His powerful and emotive voice shines through on everything he does\, but here he’s the instrumental star as well\, with precise but driven acoustic rhythm guitar and solid rhythm and tunes-playing on mandolin.” \n“If I’ve made people happy with my performances\,” says O’Malley\, “that’s success to me.”
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/ken-omalley-solo-show/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant\, 328 Orange Street\, Redlands\, 92374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Music They Don't Want You to Hear
DESCRIPTION:A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues. \n  \nRon Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues.\n\nA folkie from back when it was fashionable with an abiding interest in music of social and political significance. Co-founder and director of A Still Small Voice 4U a not for profit that presents folk concerts\, sponsors artists\, festivals and community groups and uses folk music to raise funds for charities.  Member of Folk Alliance International and of the People’s Music Network.  Avid cyclist\, racer\, blogger\, sculptor and ne’er-do-well
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/music-they-dont-want-you-to-hear/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ron.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20240208T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T013004Z
UID:10005556-1777316400-1777323600@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Celtic Jam
DESCRIPTION:We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. \nVenue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n1221 Wass St.\, Tustin\, CA \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. \n$3 donation for use of the room.\nTunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox.\nOCCJ – Dropbox
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/orange-county-celtic-jam/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 1221 Wass Street\, Tustin\, 92780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Celtic-Music.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fahy":MAILTO:fahy6879@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230929T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T221534Z
UID:10004136-1777402800-1777406400@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson
DESCRIPTION:Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for almost three years. This is a free\, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player\, from 7-8PM EST. Tempos will be moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. What makes this session unique is that tunes are almost always chosen by the “jammers” through the FB chat page. This often creates sort of a “stump the band” situation but Pam and Bill are rarely stumped. A lot of lively banter occurs on the chat page as well.. The session will be proceeded by a short mini-concert at 6:45. Come join the fun or check out past sessions which are all archived on Pam’s FB page. The jam will be streamed on Facebook Live\, accessed through Pam’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73. For more info email Pam at fiddlerpam@gmail.com
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/tuesday-night-online-jam-session-and-mini-concert-with-pam-weeks-and-bill-olson/2026-04-28/
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PB20spotlight.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20250407T184505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T184505Z
UID:10007421-1777402800-1777410000@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour plays music comprised of these basic ingredients: 3 chords and the truth. We program real American music\, primarily bluegrass\, country\, and Americana. Most of what we broadcast is performed on acoustic instruments; guitar\, violin\, mandolin\, banjo\, dobro and standup bass. \nThe Wildwood Flower Radio Hour is the only radio show in Los Angeles that consistently programs artists who perform live in studio from the vibrant bluegrass/Americana/folk scene. \nIn keeping with Southern tradition\, the Wildwood Flower Radio Hour features a weekly story telling segment called Talk Story. Some of these stories MIGHT involve a slight exaggeration of the truth. \nAdditionally\, there is  a weekly appearance by resident fiddler\, “DJ Meeks” spotlighting new artists on scene\, with “New Twang.” Social Media Maven\, Jessica Babin Produces our “Local Twang” segment with upcoming must see live shows in the SoCal area. \nHost Mike Bone\, “Uncle Mike”\, is a veteran of the record industry. \nThis is a live radio show. \nSupport live music and the gifted souls who bring this to us. \nKXLU 88.9 FM KXLU.com Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm PST
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/the-wildwood-flower-radio-hour/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Music,Storytelling,Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WWFRH-for-TPC.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20250117T235533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T235533Z
UID:10006234-1777575600-1777582800@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Irish Ceili dance classes
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop-in classes Irish Ceili\, folk dances of Ulster. Longest continuous ceili class in Oregon and second longest west of the Mississippi (Berkley has the #1 longest). \n$10 at the door. No classes on Thanksgiving\, Ice storms or if the temperature is 94+ at 5pm
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/weekly-irish-ceili-dance-classes/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Winona Grange\, 8340 SW Seneca St\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ML3A9548-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="IrishPDX":MAILTO:sam.keator@frontier.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20260121T015448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T015448Z
UID:10008740-1777824000-1777833000@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Bernie Pearl & Friends “My Kind of Blues”
DESCRIPTION:LA-based blues legend Bernie Pearl and his special guests: Lester Lands\, Dave Melton\, RJ Mischo and Shy but Flyy\, perform with an all-star backing band featuring Ray Bailey on guitar\, Elizabeth Hangan on bass\, Albert Trepagnier on drums\, and Mo Beeks on piano.
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/bernie-pearl-friends-my-kind-of-blues/
LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bernie-Pearl-6.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Vision Foundation":MAILTO:Info@grandvision.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20240203T182951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T182952Z
UID:10004607-1777824000-1777834800@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Ken O'Malley solo show
DESCRIPTION:His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist\, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in\, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question\, as the single most enduring\, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be “widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today.” \nArriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago\, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone’s\, the legendary Irish venue in the city’s Fairfax district\, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Through the years\, O’Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans\, Blended Spirits and\, currently\, The Twilight Lords. He’s shared bills with such artists as Mary Black\, The Chieftains\, The Saw Doctors\, Michael Flatley and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California’s Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances\, he can also be found on stage and screen in productions ranging from Ray Bradbury’s “Falling Upward” to the Paramount Pictures feature “Patriot Games”. \nIndeed\, Ken O’Malley was born to perform. In Dublin at the age of 15\, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. By the time he turned 18\, he was gathering professional credits\, among them a stint with Trudy’s People\, a group he formed that played Gaelic shows on RTÉ\, Ireland’s national radio and television network. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. \nA true ambassador of Irish culture\, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad\, playing a solo on the mandolin\, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland\, Ken O’Malley is all-in\, wide open to the world\, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O’Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” \nHis first CD\, “The White Seahorse\,” stands as a masterful homage to traditional Irish music enhanced with solid rhythms\, acoustic and electric instruments matched by the powerful vocal energy that is the hallmark of a Ken O’Malley performance. The follow up release\, “Women of Ireland\,” continues to showcase O’Malley’s irresistible blend of Celtic traditional\, American roots rock and eclectic world beat\, this time before an enthusiastic live audience at the Celtic Arts Center in Hollywood. \nO’Malley’s most recent release\, is appropriately titled ÓMáille\, his name in Gaelic and demonstrates O’Malley’s considerable strength as a solo artist. These traditional arrangements\, though spartan\, brilliantly bring the music of his heritage to life. Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes: “His powerful and emotive voice shines through on everything he does\, but here he’s the instrumental star as well\, with precise but driven acoustic rhythm guitar and solid rhythm and tunes-playing on mandolin.” \n“If I’ve made people happy with my performances\,” says O’Malley\, “that’s success to me.”
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/ken-omalley-solo-show/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant\, 328 Orange Street\, Redlands\, 92374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ken-OMalley.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230817T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T190341Z
UID:10003855-1777831200-1777838400@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Music They Don't Want You to Hear
DESCRIPTION:A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues. \n  \nRon Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues.\n\nA folkie from back when it was fashionable with an abiding interest in music of social and political significance. Co-founder and director of A Still Small Voice 4U a not for profit that presents folk concerts\, sponsors artists\, festivals and community groups and uses folk music to raise funds for charities.  Member of Folk Alliance International and of the People’s Music Network.  Avid cyclist\, racer\, blogger\, sculptor and ne’er-do-well
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/music-they-dont-want-you-to-hear/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ron.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20240208T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T013004Z
UID:10005557-1777921200-1777928400@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Celtic Jam
DESCRIPTION:We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. \nVenue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n1221 Wass St.\, Tustin\, CA \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. \n$3 donation for use of the room.\nTunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox.\nOCCJ – Dropbox
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/orange-county-celtic-jam/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 1221 Wass Street\, Tustin\, 92780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Celtic-Music.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fahy":MAILTO:fahy6879@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230929T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T221534Z
UID:10004137-1778007600-1778011200@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson
DESCRIPTION:Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for almost three years. This is a free\, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player\, from 7-8PM EST. Tempos will be moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. What makes this session unique is that tunes are almost always chosen by the “jammers” through the FB chat page. This often creates sort of a “stump the band” situation but Pam and Bill are rarely stumped. A lot of lively banter occurs on the chat page as well.. The session will be proceeded by a short mini-concert at 6:45. Come join the fun or check out past sessions which are all archived on Pam’s FB page. The jam will be streamed on Facebook Live\, accessed through Pam’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73. For more info email Pam at fiddlerpam@gmail.com
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/tuesday-night-online-jam-session-and-mini-concert-with-pam-weeks-and-bill-olson/2026-05-05/
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PB20spotlight.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20250407T184505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T184505Z
UID:10007422-1778007600-1778014800@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour plays music comprised of these basic ingredients: 3 chords and the truth. We program real American music\, primarily bluegrass\, country\, and Americana. Most of what we broadcast is performed on acoustic instruments; guitar\, violin\, mandolin\, banjo\, dobro and standup bass. \nThe Wildwood Flower Radio Hour is the only radio show in Los Angeles that consistently programs artists who perform live in studio from the vibrant bluegrass/Americana/folk scene. \nIn keeping with Southern tradition\, the Wildwood Flower Radio Hour features a weekly story telling segment called Talk Story. Some of these stories MIGHT involve a slight exaggeration of the truth. \nAdditionally\, there is  a weekly appearance by resident fiddler\, “DJ Meeks” spotlighting new artists on scene\, with “New Twang.” Social Media Maven\, Jessica Babin Produces our “Local Twang” segment with upcoming must see live shows in the SoCal area. \nHost Mike Bone\, “Uncle Mike”\, is a veteran of the record industry. \nThis is a live radio show. \nSupport live music and the gifted souls who bring this to us. \nKXLU 88.9 FM KXLU.com Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm PST
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/the-wildwood-flower-radio-hour/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Music,Storytelling,Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WWFRH-for-TPC.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20250117T235533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T235533Z
UID:10006235-1778180400-1778187600@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Irish Ceili dance classes
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop-in classes Irish Ceili\, folk dances of Ulster. Longest continuous ceili class in Oregon and second longest west of the Mississippi (Berkley has the #1 longest). \n$10 at the door. No classes on Thanksgiving\, Ice storms or if the temperature is 94+ at 5pm
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/weekly-irish-ceili-dance-classes/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Winona Grange\, 8340 SW Seneca St\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ML3A9548-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="IrishPDX":MAILTO:sam.keator@frontier.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20260121T015604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T015604Z
UID:10008741-1778356800-1778365800@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Damn Tall Buildings Opener: Sunflower Academy
DESCRIPTION:Often compared to Old Crow Medicine Show and The Avett Brothers\, this trio is gaining national attention for their floor-stomping mix of rock\, folk\, bluegrass\, vintage swing and witty songwriting. \nSibling singer-songwriter duo Sunflower Academy opens the show.
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/damn-tall-buildings-opener-sunflower-academy/
LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Damn-Tall-Buildings-1.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Vision Foundation":MAILTO:Info@grandvision.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230801T004339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T004339Z
UID:10003652-1778418000-1778428800@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:SoCal Uilleann Pipers Club Monthy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club meets monthly to promote playing and enjoying Ireland’s national bagpipe. Contact larry@socalpipers.com for more information.
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/socal-uilleann-pipers-club-monthy-meeting/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Private home in Orange Co.\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCUPC-Large-Logo-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club":MAILTO:larry@socalpipers.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20240203T182951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T182952Z
UID:10004608-1778428800-1778439600@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Ken O'Malley solo show
DESCRIPTION:His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist\, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in\, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question\, as the single most enduring\, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be “widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today.” \nArriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago\, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone’s\, the legendary Irish venue in the city’s Fairfax district\, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Through the years\, O’Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans\, Blended Spirits and\, currently\, The Twilight Lords. He’s shared bills with such artists as Mary Black\, The Chieftains\, The Saw Doctors\, Michael Flatley and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California’s Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances\, he can also be found on stage and screen in productions ranging from Ray Bradbury’s “Falling Upward” to the Paramount Pictures feature “Patriot Games”. \nIndeed\, Ken O’Malley was born to perform. In Dublin at the age of 15\, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. By the time he turned 18\, he was gathering professional credits\, among them a stint with Trudy’s People\, a group he formed that played Gaelic shows on RTÉ\, Ireland’s national radio and television network. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. \nA true ambassador of Irish culture\, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad\, playing a solo on the mandolin\, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland\, Ken O’Malley is all-in\, wide open to the world\, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O’Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” \nHis first CD\, “The White Seahorse\,” stands as a masterful homage to traditional Irish music enhanced with solid rhythms\, acoustic and electric instruments matched by the powerful vocal energy that is the hallmark of a Ken O’Malley performance. The follow up release\, “Women of Ireland\,” continues to showcase O’Malley’s irresistible blend of Celtic traditional\, American roots rock and eclectic world beat\, this time before an enthusiastic live audience at the Celtic Arts Center in Hollywood. \nO’Malley’s most recent release\, is appropriately titled ÓMáille\, his name in Gaelic and demonstrates O’Malley’s considerable strength as a solo artist. These traditional arrangements\, though spartan\, brilliantly bring the music of his heritage to life. Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes: “His powerful and emotive voice shines through on everything he does\, but here he’s the instrumental star as well\, with precise but driven acoustic rhythm guitar and solid rhythm and tunes-playing on mandolin.” \n“If I’ve made people happy with my performances\,” says O’Malley\, “that’s success to me.”
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/ken-omalley-solo-show/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant\, 328 Orange Street\, Redlands\, 92374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ken-OMalley.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230817T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T190341Z
UID:10003856-1778436000-1778443200@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Music They Don't Want You to Hear
DESCRIPTION:A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues. \n  \nRon Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues.\n\nA folkie from back when it was fashionable with an abiding interest in music of social and political significance. Co-founder and director of A Still Small Voice 4U a not for profit that presents folk concerts\, sponsors artists\, festivals and community groups and uses folk music to raise funds for charities.  Member of Folk Alliance International and of the People’s Music Network.  Avid cyclist\, racer\, blogger\, sculptor and ne’er-do-well
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/music-they-dont-want-you-to-hear/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ron.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20240208T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T013004Z
UID:10005558-1778526000-1778533200@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Celtic Jam
DESCRIPTION:We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. \nVenue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n1221 Wass St.\, Tustin\, CA \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. \n$3 donation for use of the room.\nTunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox.\nOCCJ – Dropbox
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/orange-county-celtic-jam/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 1221 Wass Street\, Tustin\, 92780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://folkworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Celtic-Music.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fahy":MAILTO:fahy6879@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232810
CREATED:20230929T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T221534Z
UID:10004138-1778612400-1778616000@folkworks.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson
DESCRIPTION:Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for almost three years. This is a free\, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player\, from 7-8PM EST. Tempos will be moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. What makes this session unique is that tunes are almost always chosen by the “jammers” through the FB chat page. This often creates sort of a “stump the band” situation but Pam and Bill are rarely stumped. A lot of lively banter occurs on the chat page as well.. The session will be proceeded by a short mini-concert at 6:45. Come join the fun or check out past sessions which are all archived on Pam’s FB page. The jam will be streamed on Facebook Live\, accessed through Pam’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73. For more info email Pam at fiddlerpam@gmail.com
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/tuesday-night-online-jam-session-and-mini-concert-with-pam-weeks-and-bill-olson/2026-05-12/
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/pamweeks.73
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour plays music comprised of these basic ingredients: 3 chords and the truth. We program real American music\, primarily bluegrass\, country\, and Americana. Most of what we broadcast is performed on acoustic instruments; guitar\, violin\, mandolin\, banjo\, dobro and standup bass. \nThe Wildwood Flower Radio Hour is the only radio show in Los Angeles that consistently programs artists who perform live in studio from the vibrant bluegrass/Americana/folk scene. \nIn keeping with Southern tradition\, the Wildwood Flower Radio Hour features a weekly story telling segment called Talk Story. Some of these stories MIGHT involve a slight exaggeration of the truth. \nAdditionally\, there is  a weekly appearance by resident fiddler\, “DJ Meeks” spotlighting new artists on scene\, with “New Twang.” Social Media Maven\, Jessica Babin Produces our “Local Twang” segment with upcoming must see live shows in the SoCal area. \nHost Mike Bone\, “Uncle Mike”\, is a veteran of the record industry. \nThis is a live radio show. \nSupport live music and the gifted souls who bring this to us. \nKXLU 88.9 FM KXLU.com Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm PST
URL:https://folkworks.org/event/the-wildwood-flower-radio-hour/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Music,Storytelling,Radio
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