There are free outdoor concerts and dances all over the greater Seattle area in the summer! Send us your recommendations (especially folk, world, and roots music) and we’ll add them to our list. Email to volunteer@seafolklore.org. The City of Kenmore Thursday night series 6:30 – 8:30 at St. Edwards Park, starting July 12 Notable in … Continue reading Free Outdoor Summer Concert & Dance Series – Send us your recommendations!
Free Outdoor Summer Concert & Dance Series – Send us your recommendations!
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House Concert: Tristan Le Govic, Breton harper, singer, and storyteller
Tuesday, August 28 Tristan Le Govic, Breton harper, singer, and storyteller, in a house concert at beautiful Arborea House in Woodinville WA, 8 pm. Tristan was raised in the Celtic culture of Brittany in northwest France, and is internationally known as an artist in that tradition. $15, cash or check only. Please e-mail joycerice40@gmail.com for further info, to reserve … Continue reading House Concert: Tristan Le Govic, Breton harper, singer, and storyteller
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Correction in the September SFS Flyer: Dusty Strings Music School celebrates ten years!
CORRECTION: Contrary to the article printed in the September SFS Flyer, Doug McLeod will NOT be teaching at Dusty Strings this year. An article from 2017 was mistakenly included in the recent issue. The Flyer editor regrets the error. Here is the correct article, which will be in the October Flyer: Dusty Strings Music School … Continue reading Correction in the September SFS Flyer: Dusty Strings Music School celebrates ten years!
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Benefit Concert featuring Just Us Singers, October 20
(We regret that the following calendar item missed being listed in the October Flyer) Saturday, October 20. Benefit Concert featuring Just Us Singers – Beth Brunton, Mike Wold, Kris Zawisza, Linda Anderson. Songs for a Just World – Come Sing Along! 4 pm, Jackson Place CoHousing Dining Room, 800 Hiawatha Place S., 98144. Free event; all donations go … Continue reading Benefit Concert featuring Just Us Singers, October 20
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Events that missed the October Flyer Listings
This is a reminder that our monthly newsletter, the SFS Flyer, is dependent on you (the organizers, fans, and volunteers) to submit events for our Folk Calendar. Please send short listings of folk and traditional music, dance or arts to flyer@seafolklore.org by the 15th of the previous month for inclusion (Regular contributors should set up … Continue reading Events that missed the October Flyer Listings
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Different Venue for Nov 30 Dance, New Date for Dusty Strings OT Jam
November 30 – (Updated) Change of Location for the Emerald City Contra Dance! … Continue reading Different Venue for Nov 30 Dance, New Date for Dusty Strings OT Jam
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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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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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Tickets now on sale for 2018 Concerts!
Tickets are now on sale for many 2018 concerts, and additional advance tickets will become available 60 days before each upcoming 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, fiddle and viola … Continue reading Tickets now on sale for 2018 Concerts!
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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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SFS Flyer Electronic Delivery
Starting with the November 2018 issue, members electing to receive the monthly newsletter, the SFS Flyer, as a PDF will receive an e-mail with a link to download their edition instead of an attachment. This will allow a faster delivery for members and make it easier for our hardworking membership data coordinator. (Please consider opting … Continue reading SFS Flyer Electronic Delivery
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SFS Annual Meeting postponed (cancelled for February 5th, new date TBA)
The Board has decided to postpone the annual meeting as a precaution, due to current icy conditions. A new date – likely another Tuesday night – will be announced soon. This is the meeting where we elect our board for the next year and discuss the past year. The SFS Annual Meeting is open to all … Continue reading SFS Annual Meeting postponed (cancelled for February 5th, new date TBA)
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Remembering Sandy Macdonald
Folk music took an early hit. Sandy Macdonald made it into 2019, but not for long. He felt ill on New Year’s Eve, asked his wife to take him to the ER. But three blocked arteries couldn’t be repaired. Swedish Cherry Hill doctors did their best to fix heart and brain damage. “Extensive,” they said. … Continue reading Remembering Sandy Macdonald
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List of Events Cancelled or Postponed due to snow & ice this weekend
The Feb 9th Concert with Genticorum is on as scheduled! We are looking forward to some hot French-Canadian tunes to warm the hall! Here is a note from the concert producer: Dear Genticorum ticket holders. The concert IS BEING HELD tonight. If you cannot come due to road conditions, and purchased advance tickets on-line, contact … Continue reading List of Events Cancelled or Postponed due to snow & ice this weekend
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Calendar Additions: Late-February through March
Please help us keep up with all the folk-related events in the Seattle area, by sending your listings for inclusion in our mothly newsletter. Email to flyer@seafolklore.org by the 15th of the previous month. Here are a few events that missed the dealine: Thursdy Feb. 28 – Aunt Mama’s Story Table celebrates Black History Month! … Continue reading Calendar Additions: Late-February through March
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Some members received duplicate Flyers this month
A few households accidently got two Flyers this month. We are aware of the glitch in the mailing and are in the process of working this out. If you were one of these households, please pass on your extra Flyer to someone who will appreciate it! Thanks, The SFS Membership Committee
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New SFS YouTube Channel is up and running!
SFS has started a YouTube channel! Thanks to videographer Mark Jaroslaw for filming some of our recent concerts, and to Richard GIllmann for setting up the channel. You can see short clips from concerts by Frankie Gavin, Joe Jencks, Jim Malcolm, and Low Lily, with more content coming soon. Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZUJ8Fw8hVKnljoyhC9wyw
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PAPER or PDF Monthly SFS Flyer?
That is the question we need everyone to answer when they join or renew their SFS membership. We are happy to send out paper flyers to those who want them, but you have to tell us. The new default way to receive the SFS Flyer is an email with a link that will let you … Continue reading PAPER or PDF Monthly SFS Flyer?
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Free Concerts & Workshops by Paul Anastasio & Fire of Tierra Caliente – May 31 & June 7
Paul Anastasio and Fire of Tierra Caliente (Paul Anastasio, Juan Manuel Barco and Elena DeLisle) are back! The trio will be hosting two FREE back to back workshops and concerts this Spring. This series of concerts/workshops is generously paid for through a grant from 4Culture. The concerts will feature Paul Anastasio’s original music in the … Continue reading Free Concerts & Workshops by Paul Anastasio & Fire of Tierra Caliente – May 31 & June 7
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