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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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Open Mic Night

Grand Annex 434 West 6th St., San Pedro, CA, US

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 […]

$5

Whole Hog in Goleta

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

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!

ALBERT LEE TRIO

The Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, United States

Grammy winner, British-Invasion original and rock music pioneer, Albert Lee is the unofficial third Everly Brother and longtime Eric Clapton bandmate. Albert Lee grew up a fan of pop artists of the day Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. He started playing guitar as a teen and dropped out of school to chase his dreams. […]

$30 – $46
Event Series Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues.   Ron Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues. A […]

Event Series Ken O’Malley solo show

Ken O’Malley solo show

Auld Dubliner 71 S Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA, US

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 […]

Celtic Music in Medford

Dunbar Farms and Winery 2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, United States

ELLIS PAUL Opener: Arielle Silver with🍷Pre-concert Wine Tasting

The Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, United States

Prolific singer-songwriter delivers a songbook of timeless, heartfelt pieces. His many honors include the Kerrville New Folk Award and the 2019 International Acoustic Music Artist of the Year. A rare west coast show! Performing with Radoslav Lorković. Ellis Paul has traveled around the world, writing songs and acting as a self-proclaimed guitar-carrying reporter on the […]

$16 – $43

DOUBLE WISH & TEAL POP Opener: Middletooth

The Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, United States

Double Wish The duo created their project Double Wish in 2020, turning their garage demos into studio recordings.The band recently released their debut EP Light Split Sparkle, offering up their unique sound for 21st-century music-lovers. They’ve already gained serious attention for their music across Orange County and Los Angeles, performing at several impressive venues, including the […]

$20 – $35
Event Series Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues.   Ron Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues. A […]

Celtic Music in Medford

Dunbar Farms and Winery 2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, United States
Event Series Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

Music They Don’t Want You to Hear

A weekly 2 hour radio show of folk music with a focus on singer songwriters.  We range from vintage to the latest releases giving preference to songs focused on social and political  issues.   Ron Cooke (aka A Still Small Voice) shares Folk music with an emphasis on songs related to political and social issues. A […]