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The FolkWorks Calendar is a comprehensive listings of folk/roots/trad related events. The listing includes both live and virtual concerts, dances, festivals, and more.
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We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring […]
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 […]
Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!
The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club meets monthly to promote playing and enjoying Ireland's national bagpipe. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!
Grammy-nominated Perla Batalla pays tribute to her mentor, the late great Leonard Cohen. Hear classics like Bird on a Wire, Dance Me to the End of Love and Hallelujah. Batalla’s remarkable voice has been sought after for years, enhancing the work of artists such as Lou Reed, Jackson Browne and kd lang. Known for her distinctively warm, beautiful voice […]
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring […]
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 […]
Do you play the ukulele and enjoy playing Hawaiian tunes? Come to this event and celebrate the spirit of Aloha. There will be time to show off solo pieces and to play communally, and a good time will be had by all. We recommend that you bring the yellow Daily Ukulele book and a music […]
Acoustic Singers, Singer-Songwriters, Poets! There’s so much going on outside during the San Pedro Art Walk, we decided to move the Open Mic to the Second Thursday of each month. Please come on down to the Grand Annex for Second Thursday Open Mic Night on Thursday, November 11, 2021. To participate, please sign up at […]
Philharmonic Society of Orange County Presents Dreamers' Circus PROGRAM Program to be announced Join us as we kick off our 70th anniversary season on Thursday, October 12, at Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with Dreamers’ Circus! All ticketholders are invited to a special pre-concert reception at 6pm with complimentary light bites and a signature drink! Dreamers’ Circus' […]
Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!
Jan and Dean were an American rock duo consisting of Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Torrence. In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf music styles popularized by the Beach Boys. Among their most successful songs was 1963’s “Surf City”, the first surf song to […]
Eric Rigler is best known for his virtuoso Irish bagpipe and whistle playing as a 30-year studio musician performing on blockbuster projects such as BRAVEHEART, TITANIC, DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS (with Lily), OUTLANDER, LORD OF THE RINGS, THE SIMPSONS, JOSH GROBAN, PHIL COLLINS and much more. Lily Honigberg has rapidly been taking the LA studio & […]
Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!
Glen Campbell remains one of the most well-respected musicians who bridged the line between country and pop. Jeff Dayton remembers his 15 years as Campbell’s bandleader and pays tribute to the music and legacy of his mentor and friend. Hear Wichita Lineman, Gentle On My Mind, Southern Nights and more.
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
In her own words, Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving, and has been doing so since she first picked up guitar as a teen. Her music is a unique mix of pop, rock and sultry jazz, with healthy doses of heart, humor and revolutionary optimism. Her viral hits include a tribute to […]
Nova Scotia native Roland Grant is known for his flamenco and Latin infused rock at high decibels. Singer McAndress learned music from her mother, a professional singer, made waves with groove-metal band Teravolt, and then switched to sweet, introspective song-focused material. The duo will be joined by a percussionist for an evening that will show […]
Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena proudly presents a live solo performance by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brooks Williams. Brooks, a legend and leading light on the acoustic music scene for over three decades, is one of the world's top acoustic guitarists. The concert takes place on October 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Knox Sanctuary (directions). A suggested donation […]
The Makaha Sons Kicking off Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) Lifestyle’s Aloha Everywhere Concert Series at the Downey Theatre between October 20, 2023 and May 18, 2024, The Makaha Sons return to the Los Angeles area, for one night only on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. The Makaha Sons have championed the rich heritage […]
FEATURED ARTISTS: Alan Broadbent, jazz pianist, composer, arranger Harvie S, bassist, composer, arranger, producer, educator Kendall Kay, drummer Alan Broadbent Alan Broadbent was born in Auckland, New Zealand and in 1966, at the age of 19, received a Downbeat Magazine scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1969 he was asked to join Woody Herman’s […]
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring […]
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 […]
Collage is pleased to welcome two visionary singer-songwriters to our stage – Brian Whelan and Emily Zuzik. Whelan is perhaps best known for his work with Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, and Chris Shiflett, all artists who blend American roots music, county, and personal style. When Whelan is out in front, his earnest, passionate delivery shows […]
From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh’s East End, The Squirrel Hillbillies are making a first-time tour to the Pacific NW, to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music, spanning folk, country and blues. They have performed hundreds of shows across the US and the UK. Through a collaborative, nonlinear songwriting process, duo […]
Storyteller Kamaka Brown and Singer/Songwriter Kimo Williams present "Postcards from home.” This two-hour production is the story of a young man growing up in Hawaii, going through life and experiencing all that it has to teach. “Postcards” is an emotional journey brought to the audience via music, storytelling and dance. Join us on this magic […]
Monthly open mic Folk Music Night is held Saturdays from 7:00-10:00 pm at Perry Hall United Methodist Church, 9515 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD 21236. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Further info: 410-529-7176. The featured performer this month is Steven Gellman, with Margaret Wolfe.
We are pleased to announce we'll be performing at ArroyoFest in South Pasadena, closing out the entertainment on the South Pas Stage at Mission Station. Sponsored by 626 Golden Streets, ArroyoFest is FREE and will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29. People will be free to go onto the Arroyo Seco […]
We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring […]
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 […]
Soulful, bluesy singer-songwriter gaining national attention for his TV soundtrack hits. His recent album, American Silence earned rave reviews from NPR Music, Rolling Stone and many more. Dubbed “one of the most important American songwriters working today,” by 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles, Chris Pierce rose to international prominence when NBC primetime series This Is Us featured his song We Can […]
Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!
Come hear composer, multi-instrumentalist and master uilleann piper Declan Master, renowned for his playing in Irish traditional supergroups Moving Hearts and Patrick Street, and an original member of the band for "Riverdance," as well as having an extensive solo catalog. Declan has played on a number of movie and television soundtracks, including "The Secret of […]
Ancient chants, Sicilian love songs, spaghetti westerns, Memphis soul, and a folk tale or two… They all come together when Michela Musolino takes the stage. With just her rich voice, Sicilian frame drum, and an electric guitar she enchants audiences as past and present blend into something unique and magical. Michela Musolino has been internationally […]
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