SFS Annual Picnic Invitation Sunday, August 14th, 2016 Please come to the Seattle Folklore Society’s annual potluck picnic. Bring your instruments, voices, and a big pot of your favorite family recipe. The picnic is a great time to meet our board members and each other, talk about SFS, and join in some singing. The Picnic … Continue reading SFS Annual Picnic scheduled for Sunday, August 14th
SFS Annual Picnic scheduled for Sunday, August 14th
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Free Seattle Summer outdoor concerts and dances
Downtown Seattle’s Out to Lunch (OTL) 2017 summer concert series is bigger than ever, with music every day of the week, and not just at lunch! This free, outdoor series brings live, lunchtime music to 12 downtown locations from July 5 to Sept. 1. All concerts take place from 12-1:30 p.m., except on Mondays, when you … Continue reading Free Seattle Summer outdoor concerts and dances
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The SFS Fall Season is up, some tickets are on sale
Our concert season will start on September 16, with Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands – award winning west coast bluegrass from an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, fiddler, and bandleader with a high power band. The season continues with fine traditional Irish music by button accordion player John Whelan & fiddler Dale Russ, and blues from … Continue reading The SFS Fall Season is up, some tickets are on sale
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The Annual SFS Picnic is August 13th at Magnuson Park
SFS Annual Picnic Invitation Sunday, August 13, 2017 Please come to the Seattle Folklore Society’s annual potluck picnic. Bring your instruments, your voices, and a big pot of your favorite family recipe. The picnic is a great time to meet our board members and each other, talk about SFS, and join in some singing. The … Continue reading The Annual SFS Picnic is August 13th at Magnuson Park
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Fall Concert Season starts September 16!
Tickets are now on sale for many Fall concerts, and our whole season is up on our concert listings! We welcome you back to the Phinney Community Hall for an exciting line up, including the addition of some special Sunday concerts in October and November. Advance tickets for all shows are available through Brown Paper … Continue reading Fall Concert Season starts September 16!
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Events that missed the October Flyer (Johnny Clegg Farewell Tour)
JOHNNY CLEGG TO EMBARK UPON ‘THE FINAL JOURNEY’ With Cancer in Remission, South African Star to Bid Farewell and Thank Fans in U.S. and Canada for Remarkable 35 Years Together Neptune Theater in Seattle, Wednesday, November 1 Seattle show & ticket information here: https://www.stgpresents.org/tickets/eventdetail/3571/-/johnny-clegg-the-final-journey Nearly 40 years after he began one of music’s most remarkable careers, … Continue reading Events that missed the October Flyer (Johnny Clegg Farewell Tour)
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Family Dance – November 5th, January 14, February 11, & March 11
Coming on Sunday, Nov 5 – One-time change in schedule to the FIRST SUNDAY 2:30 – 4:30 in Rm 7 of the “Blue Building” Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle music by Bonnie Zahnow, WB Reid, Terry Wergeland and their students – the Musical Socks calling from Abi Hobart of Bellingham and Amy Carroll – … Continue reading Family Dance – November 5th, January 14, February 11, & March 11
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Tickets now on sale for 2018 Concerts!
Tickets have gone on sale for some of the opening concerts of our Winter 2018 season – see the schedule for details! Our season will open with two terrific concerts: The Bryan Bowers Trio on Saturday, January 20 and the Norwegian group Sver on Sunday, January 21st. We will end up the month of … Continue reading Tickets now on sale for 2018 Concerts!
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Additional Events (These listings arrived too late for inclusion in the December Flyer)
“Underground” Latin American Christmas Programs Christmas music from 18th century Latin America, including music from Cuba, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina. Soprano Danielle Sampson and a stellar band led by Stephen Stubbs will perform works by Esteban Salas, Manuel de Zumaya, Manuel Gaytan de Arteaga, Domenico Zipoli and more. Between the pieces,Henry Lebedinsky will share some insights into the stories … Continue reading Additional Events (These listings arrived too late for inclusion in the December Flyer)
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Emerald City Contra moves to Om Culture for (Dec. 1st) one night only
Just another reminder – the Friday night contra dance moves to Om Culture – 2210 N Pacific St , only for Dec. 1st! (This is a once-a-year move, while the Phinney Center gets set up for Winter Fest) The band is Contra Sutra – Dave Bartley (guitar, mandolin), Ryan McKasson (fiddle) and Marni Rachmiel (flute, … Continue reading Emerald City Contra moves to Om Culture for (Dec. 1st) one night only
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A Winter Solstice Concert update
There is a change to a published member event due to a scheduling conflict. [Note: this is not the SFS concert — that is later that night at Phinney Ridge as usual] ???? Celtic and Balkan tunes & seasonal songs and poems, strings plucked & bowed, clarinet & drums will fire up one of the … Continue reading A Winter Solstice Concert update
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Changing Phone Numbers
The Concert Phone number has changed to (206) 923-8923 The General number for all other things SFS has changed to (206) 782-0505
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Friday March 25th, The Whateverly Brothers at the Couth Buzzard
(This date was incorrectly listed in the March SFS Flyer.) The Whateverly Brothers are known for their broad-spectrum folk and wide-ranging repertoire. From doowap to Celtic to singer-songwriter to sea shanties, they give each song a special treatment. Band members: Dan Roberts, Chris Glanister, Rob Kneisler. Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe. 7:30 – 9:30, … Continue reading Friday March 25th, The Whateverly Brothers at the Couth Buzzard
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Fall 2016 Concert Series Announced
The SFS Concert Committee has a great list of concerts lined up for Fall 2016. Check out the full line-up here and mark your calendars. Tickets go on sale at Brown Paper Tickets for each show approximately 60 days before the concert date. Sept 24: Eliza Gilkyson Oct 1: Bruce Molsky Oct 2: Tannahill Weavers … Continue reading Fall 2016 Concert Series Announced
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Tickets now on sale for our first 6 concerts of 2018!
Tickets are now on sale for the first five concerts of the year, and additional advance tickets will become available 60 days before each show. We have an exciting season coming up, starting with a 2-concert weekend on January 20 & 21st. Autoharp master, songwriter, and story teller Bryon Bowers is joined by Anna Schaad-Montgomery, … Continue reading Tickets now on sale for our first 6 concerts of 2018!
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Windborne workshop added – March 17, 1-3 PM
The New England vocal harmony quartet Windborne will also present a singers’ workshop on the afternoon of their SFS concert, in the Phinney neighborhood. March 17, at 1pm at the Home Street Bank Community Center, 7307 GreenwoodAve N, Seattle, WA 98103 – a few blocks from the concert (suggested donation, sliding scale $25 – $10). … Continue reading Windborne workshop added – March 17, 1-3 PM
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Nordic Fiddlers Bloc in Concert on April 28, workshop on April 29
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc returns on April 28 and 29 for a Saturday night Seattle concert and Sunday Workshops. From driving dance tunes to dreamy airs, this wildly popular band of master Nordic musicians, from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands have gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since 2009. … Continue reading Nordic Fiddlers Bloc in Concert on April 28, workshop on April 29
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Recruiting Participants and Volunteers to Be Part of “Make Music Day,” June 21
Make Music Day is a celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 800 cities in 120 countries. It is a true celebration of music, bringing together all ages, amateur and professional musicians, … Continue reading Recruiting Participants and Volunteers to Be Part of “Make Music Day,” June 21
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Make Music Day is this Thursday, June 21st!
Come to the Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood for all day activities! Here are a few highlights of Make Music PhinneyWood (see an updated schedule at www.phinneycenter.org/calendar/makemusicday/ after June 19th) Please help share pictures and experiences on social media #MakeMusicSeattle. Different Drummer, a multi-genre chamber ensemble comprised of violin, cello, double bass and percussion, invites listeners to an … Continue reading Make Music Day is this Thursday, June 21st!
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WHIDBEY ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Whidbey Island Music Festival is delighted to announce it’s thirteenth summer season of chamber music concerts. This season will present a wide-ranging series of six performances of four different programs, all on period instruments. The Whidbey Island Music Festival is a beloved annual event that presents great performances of baroque and classical chamber music … Continue reading WHIDBEY ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
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