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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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The second concert from Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) Lifestyle’s Aloha Everywhere Concert Series taking place at the Downey Theatre, features Composer, Musician and Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero with a captivating afternoon of music and hula on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. Joining Cazimero on stage will be his Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua and […]
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 drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]
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 […]
Whole Hog bringing bluegrass, Irish and Western swing to Brass Bear Uptown at 3302 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA. 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 […]
Grand Annex favorites Bob Malone and Renee Safier join forces for a night of classic jazz and blues standards. Renee is an award-winning versatile rock, blues, and jazz vocalist. Known best for her work with Andy Hill and their band Hard Rain, Safier has played her guitar and sung her heart out to devoted folk-rock […]
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 […]
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 drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday 2/10/24 8pm Acoustic Evening with TJ George and The Hail Bop Group TJ George -TJ George is an award-winning singer/songwriter and recording artist. He has penned four solo CDs: Melodic Groove (2010), Abilene (2012), Fragmented Soul: Volume 1 (2015) and Fragmented Soul: Volume 2 (2020). He recently released Heroes and Legends (2022) which is an […]
Grammy-nominated modern alt-rockers return to the Annex to offer up some of the best heartfelt and authentic lyric-driven roots rock since The Band emerged from Bob Dylan’s basement. A little like Mumford & Sons or Old Crow Medicine Show, the band’s sound is anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant and shot through […]
The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club meets monthly to promote playing and enjoying Ireland's national bagpipe. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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 […]
We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass St., Tustin, CA Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. $3 donation for use of the room. Tunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox. OCCJ - Dropbox
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 drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]
Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for over three years. BUT, every year Mardi Gras falls on one of our jam dates and we take the opportunity to join with our Cajun buddy, Mitch Reed, for an online Cajun concert (no jam but we […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Seth & Char singing love songs from jazz, R&B, country and pop at MooFish Cafe in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ventura. 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 […]
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 […]
Monthly open mic Folk Music Night is held Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The featured performer this month is Doug Alan Wilcox.
Whole Hog playing the hits of 1928 (and originals!) at Night Lizard Brewing Company in Santa Barbara. 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 […]
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 […]
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 drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]
We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass St., Tustin, CA Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. $3 donation for use of the room. Tunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox. OCCJ - Dropbox
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 […]
SOCAL TOUR FR 2.23 House Concert, Santa Barbara SA 2.24 Two Shows in San Diego 4pm Point Loma / 7pm The Mary Lou w/ Grampa Drew SU 2.25 More in San Diego 2pm Banjo Workshop: Jam Skills 7pm Square Dance @ Verbatim Books (sold out!) MO 2.26 House Concert, Glassell Park, Los Angeles TU 2.27 […]
SOCAL TOUR FR 2.23 House Concert, Santa Barbara SA 2.24 Two Shows in San Diego 4pm Point Loma / 7pm The Mary Lou w/ Grampa Drew SU 2.25 More in San Diego 2pm Banjo Workshop: Jam Skills 7pm Square Dance @ Verbatim Books (sold out!) MO 2.26 House Concert, Glassell Park, Los Angeles TU 2.27 […]
Native Canadian duo Twin Flames, who are of Mohawk, Cree, and Inuit heritage, build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, and have been celebrated internationally. The group has won over thirty awards for their blend of modern folk music with Indigenous influences, and is on their first visit to the Los Angeles area. They sing […]
Whole Hog Duo bringing bluegrass, Irish & Western swing to Barrel 33 in Big Bear on Saturday, February 24th 12-3pm 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 […]
FEATURED ARTISTS: Billy Hart - drums Cecil McBee - bass David Weiss - trumpet Donald Harrison - alto saxophone Craig Handy - tenor saxophone Eddie Henderson - trumpet George Cables - piano Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such […]
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 […]
We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass St., Tustin, CA Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. $3 donation for use of the room. Tunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox. OCCJ - Dropbox
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 drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]
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 […]
James Preston Allen has been called the storyteller of San Pedro, and he has formed a stellar band for the release of his fifth album, Days Before the Ghosts and the Rains. Channeling touches of Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits, and acoustic Springsteen, Allen’s poems-set-to-music offer tales both unique and personally sublime. Livestream viewing is […]
Whole Hog is heading to Sin City, bringing bluegrass to Gilley’s Saloon! 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!
Whole Hog is heading to Sin City, bringing bluegrass to Gilley’s Saloon! 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!
Vermont-based trio Low Lily adds a pop sparkle to American roots music, using stringed-instrument mastery and three-part harmony. Hear the delighting, exciting results when you see them perform on Saturday evening, March 2, in Pasadena at the Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech campus Tickets are now available at this link. An appetizer from their […]
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