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New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
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 […]
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Kerr Fagan Van Eyken
Kerr Fagan Van Eyken
2025 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 […]
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Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Grammy-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 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Saturday, 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
Asheville Community Square Dance
All 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 […]
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Balfolk—dance and jam session
Balfolk—dance and jam session
Please 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
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Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)
Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)
Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).
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Brattleboro Bal Folk: Intro Session & Dance Party
Brattleboro Bal Folk: Intro Session & Dance Party
6-6:40 intro session/beginner's session 6:45-9 bal (minimal teaching) Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Don't be intimidated by the "minimal teaching" label.... come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can't make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and […]
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30th Annual FolkMADness Music, Song & Dance Weekend
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
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.
Meet Me In St Louis 2025
Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! Register online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org
Folk College Intensive Workshops
Folk College Intensive Workshops
Start 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, […]
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Peggy Seeger – 90th birthday final tour
Peggy Seeger – 90th birthday final tour
This hybrid gig is being livestreamed from Cubley Hall in Penistone. Sadly tickets to watch it in person have SOLD OUT. We’re absolutely delighted to welcome folk royalty Peggy Seeger to the Live to Your Living Room Stage. Playing since the 1950s, Peggy was the co-founder of The Critics Group alongside Ewan MacColl, an instigator […]
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Heather Ferrier’s Mint Sessions with Ceitidh Mac & Jayne from Me Lost Me
Heather Ferrier’s Mint Sessions with Ceitidh Mac & Jayne from Me Lost Me
We’re delighted to introduce Heather Ferrier’s Mint Sessions to the Live to Your Living Room Stage, with three leading lights on the alt-folk circuit. Enjoy the captivating accordion playing of Heather Ferrier, the soaring vocals of cellist Ceitidh Mac, and the ambient, genre-pushing music of Me Lost Me. What to expect: A warm and invigorating […]
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The Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend
The Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend features a full weekend of dances, workshops, concerts, and jam sessions at multiple venues in Cabot Village. The event begins Friday with jam sessions from 5-7pm, and pot luck from 7-8pm. Pointe Noir Cajun Band take the stage from 8-10 for a Cajun Dance. Pointe Noir finds its rhythm […]
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