Playing Music
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
- Children's Programming
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Morris and Sword Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory […]
Andy Irvine with Quilty
ONLINEAndy Irvine with Quilty – where Ireland meets Sweden for a melting pot of traditional music from both cultures. Together these two artists offer a unique musical journey taking in the cultures of their two native countries. Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great […]
Kerr Fagan Van Eyken
ONLINE2025 sees the return to UK stages of a beloved combination of musicians – Kerr Fagan Van Eyken, who were seen regularly together some twenty years ago before going in different directions for a while. This delightful trio brings together the vocal and instrumental skills of three of the most respected musicians in British folk […]
Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Valley Folk at the First United Methodist Church 144 Cedar St, Corning, NY, United StatesGrammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” -No Depression Magazine, Molsky transports audiences to another time and place, with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for his work on the fiddle, He will give a fiddle workshop from 4:00 PM […]
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Buena Vista Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Crossman Ave, Buena Vista, United StatesSaturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025 Band Jam starts at 5:30pm Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share. Come contra dance with us! Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm - all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesAll dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be a flatfoot lesson, waltzes, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring food or support a local food truck! What: Asheville Community Square […]
Balfolk—dance and jam session
Polish American Citizens Club of South Deerfield, MA 46 main St, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesPlease join us for another Pioneer Valley Balfolk on May 4th to celebrate La Fête du Muguet—Lily of the Valley Day! Becky Tracy will instruct and call the dances. Live music with Danse Café: Cynthia Thomas—fiddle, Doug Feeney—guitar, and Tom Gajewski—clarinet. Balfolk jam session from 2:45-3:45 Balfolk dance from 4:00-6:00 $15 suggested donation
30th Annual FolkMADness Music, Song & Dance Weekend
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Playing Music
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Bands and Music Workshops: Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama) Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines) more local musicians announced soon Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby Singing […]
Folk College Intensive Workshops
Juniata College 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA, United StatesStart your Folk College experience with music intensives taught in small class sizes by master musicians. Intensives for Folk College 2025 are perfect for musicians just starting out to those looking to take their playing to the next level. Options include: Basics for Beginners, Bass For All, Clawhammer Banjo, Folk Cello, Harmonica, Latin American Music, […]
Folk College
- Camps
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.