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The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club meets monthly to promote playing and enjoying Ireland's national bagpipe. Contact larry@socalpipers.com 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 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 […]
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. The Wildwood Flower Radio Hour is the only radio show […]
San Pedro used to have a popular shanty singing session, but this ended with the closure of the establishment where it took place. A port town deserves nautical music, and we’re bringing it back under the leadership of Steve Saunders. The harmonies that once rang out aboard tall ships will sound again in our little […]
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 […]
Kevin Burke’s fiddle playing has been at the forefront of traditional music since the 1970’s. His far-reaching solo album, “If the Cap Fits”, and his work with such distinguished performers as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, Christy Moore and the Bothy Band established him as a first class musician. Never one to be restricted by […]
The **64th Annual Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival (TBFC)**, one of the oldest and most beloved music festivals in the USA, is set to take place on Sunday, May 18, 2024, at the stunning King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. This year’s festival promises a day of foot-stomping, heartwarming music, family-friendly fun, and a celebration […]
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 […]
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 […]
