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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
J.D. Mata plays fiery acoustic guitar music infused with flamenco techniques with folk and pop rhythms, while dancer Aimée Lissantheia astounds with her passionate and soulful dance. Together they are magic. Livestream viewing is also available at: https://events.collageartculture.com/Mata2403
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club meets monthly to promote playing and enjoying Ireland's national bagpipe. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Start celebrating St. Paddy’s Day early on Friday March 15th with Whole Hog at Angry Ferret brewing Company in Moorpark! 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 […]
Clinton Davis in the house! As Americana exploded off the front porch, suddenly the sound of mandolins and banjo’s were heard AND SEEN in Rock venues, muscling out guitar solos and synthesizers on the radio, basically causing all sorts of happy wonderment, inspiration and a bit of confusion. It spawned a whole new Gold rush, […]
Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer and the Vista Street Project will get the joint jumping with Special Guest Bernie Pearl, highlighting their musical partnership that spans decades. You'll get to hear some of Bobby's original music that hasn't been showcased before. Don't miss this one - it is going to be VERY special! After a massive stroke […]
Clinton Davis is an old time folk musician currently based in San Diego, California. A fifth-generation Kentuckian, Davis grew up in rural Carroll County. His repertoire spans fiddle and banjo music native to his family home, the exuberant ragtime piano and guitar of early 20th-century New Orleans, and ballad songs and dance music of the […]
Monthly open mic Folk Music Night is held Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The featured performer this month is Jeff Raught.
Captain John and the band deliver vintage sea shanties and nautical tunes with Celtic-punk and pirate-rock swagger. Kraus leads this merry crew of powerhouse musicians after years spent as a sea captain and growing up in a musical household. His pioneering band perfectly combines his love for music, the sea, and the legacy of seafaring […]
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 […]
Séamus Egan Project With Jeanna Moynihan (fiddle), Kyle Sanna (guitar), Owen Marshall (bouzouki, harmonium) Sunday, March 17 at 8:00pm Gates at 7pm for cash bar and baguette sandwiches. Celebrate St. Patrick's day with renowned musician Séamus Egan at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz. It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than […]
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 […]
Come join us for a unforgettable journey in time! We're thrilled to be musical guests at the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion & Festival. This 3-day festival, interactive experience, and tour celebrates the iconic television series, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of all things Little House. We're […]
Southern Pacific Sessions presents Frank Fairfield & The Temple Street Trio, with Clinton Davis live at Verbatim Books, March 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm Doors Open @ 7:50 pm Tickets $30 Buy online with no service fee at: https://www.verbatimbooks.com/events The Temple Street Trio is a Los Angeles-based ensemble that specializes in historically informed performances of late […]
A Staged Reading of an original play The People with The Trees in Their Chest by Shawn Christopher Lovell Nabors. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. The audience will be invited to give constructive feedback after the performance. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.
Jazz vocalist Kimberly Ford pays homage to one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the Woodstock generation, Joni Mitchell. Mitchell touched millions with her masterful hits across the folk, jazz, pop, and rock genres. Ford’s tribute does the music justice, featuring an incredible seven-piece band that brings a new verve to Mitchell’s music. Hear Help […]
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 […]
Imar - Crossing the Atlantic March 24, 2024 Doors 6:45, show 7:30 all ages, all community A most special Celtic concert. Only a Portland area concert! There are many reasons to be excited about the new Glasgow-based five-piece mar not least a line-up featuring current and former members of Mnran, RURA, Talisk, Barrule, and Cara […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for this high-energy, all-woman string band, playing old time mountain music, originals Doors open at 7:00pm, great venue http://www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/concerts.html#/
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 […]
For over five decades, Bob Dylan has remained one of the most important figures in American music. The Jack of Hearts Band seeks to authentically replicate the sound of Dylan – from the early ‘60s folk scene to the Blonde on Blonde album, the Woodstock retreat to masterpieces such as Blood on the Tracks and […]
Join us April 6 at 3-5pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara at 4575 Auhay Dr. Santa Barbara, CA! https://standrewspcusa.org/ The church is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Noah's Anchorage, a community care licensed youth homelessness prevention center. There is a suggested donation of $20, but all are encouraged to attend regardless of ability […]
Jim Roberts’ bluesy vocals and expressive slide guitar are rooted in the American South, and he released his first albums in the US before moving to France. He headlines music festivals in Europe alone and with his band, and we’re delighted that he decided to call some old friends to play a show while he’s […]
Roger McGuinn - “Mr. Tambourine Man” - not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group, The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as […]
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