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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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Cole Sainburg Quartet – A Night of Contemporary Jazz and Japanese Folk Songs

COLLAGE 731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, United States

Bassist and composer Cole Sainburg makes his debut as a band leader on our stage, bringing with him a stellar group of musicians and a uniquely compelling body of work. This quartet will play both Sainburg's contemporary jazz compositions and a selection of Japanese folk songs. Come for an evening of Trans-Pacific jazz with a […]

$20

Whole Hog in Goleta

Roof Top Bistro & Bar 6878 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA, United States

Whole Hog playing the hits of 1928 (and originals!) at Roof Top Bistro in the Goleta Hilton! 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 […]

Nevenka – Love in the Balkans – A Woman’s Life in Song

Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA, US

In honor of International Women’s Day, Nevenka will tell the story of a traditional Balkan woman’s life from times past. Join us on a musical journey through childhood, marriage, raising a family, the loss of war, and widowhood — all expressed in beautiful and often poignant songs from a woman’s point of view. Tickets on […]

A Thousand Thoughts: A Live Documentary with Kronos Quartet and Sam Green

Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA, US

FEATURED ARTISTS: David Harrington, violin John Sherba, violin Hank Dutt, viola Paul Wiancko, cello Sam Green, filmmaker Joe Bini, filmmaker Celebrating Kronos Five Decades - The Quartet’s 50th Anniversary For nearly 50 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet - David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello)—has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded […]

$31.50 – $75

Smart Blues rock with The Mojo Monkeys

COLLAGE 731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, United States

Mojo Monkeys is the labor of love of three highly regarded Los Angeles musicians: singer/drummer David Raven, bassist Taras Prodaniuk, and guitarist Billy Watts. Their music is swampy yet intelligent, rootsy yet original, eclectic, danceable, humorous, and soulful.   Livestream viewing is also available, at: https://events.collageartculture.com/MojoMonkey0324

$20

Ken O’Malley solo show

Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant 328 Orange Street, Redlands, United States

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 […]

7th Annual Shamrock Cruise

Portland Spirit 110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR, United States

7th Annual SHAMROCK CRUISE (www.shamrockcruise.com) on board the Portland Spirit When – Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 4:00pm 7:00pm, boarding 3:30 Where – Portland Spirit, 110 SE Caruthers St Landing, Portland (next to OMSI) Free secure site parking. Need assistance on boarding? Contact Portland Spirit portlandspirit.com/ prior to the event. What – “Three-hour cruise to […]

Free – $58

CD Release and Benefit Show for “The Sound of My Own Tune: An Artists’ Tribute to Patty Booker”

McCabe's Guitar Shop 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

Patty Booker, a veteran Orange County singer/songwriter, has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia.  A group of her talented musical friends got together and recorded a 17-track tribute/benefit CD of some of Patty's songs.  Artists include Rosie Flores, Jann Browne, Rick Shea, James Intveld and many other Southern California musicians.  The CD was produced by […]

$22.00
Event Series Orange County Celtic Jam

Orange County Celtic Jam

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass Street, Tustin, United States

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

$3
Event Series Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson

Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 […]

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