Events - Week View

Song circle for solo chanteys, sea songs, maritime poetry, and entertainments at least faintly damp and salty. Watch live on Facebook using the link below.

Mar 19 (Sun): Saint Patrick‘s Day sing

For the Zoom participant link, join the mailing list or email info(at)lynnoel.com on the day of the event.

MAILING LIST & TIP JAR
http://www.mermaidstavern.com

On Sunday afternoons, the Hostel Café in Portland, Oregon provides a friendly setting for this TrailJams Irish traditional tune session. TrailJams is a music community focused on making acoustic music together outside for the enjoyment of the musicians and of people passing by. The cozy café makes a great place to keep the music going in the winter. In better weather, the tune playing moves out to the café’s courtyard. Guests of the Hostel Café and the adjoining Northwest Portland Hostel are likely to settle at one of the nearby tables to enjoy the music.

COVID Policy:
Please be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if you are joining this session — that is a request, not a requirement.

We look forward to gathering together to eat, drink and sing together in celebration of the season, $10 suggested donation at the door. We are capping attendance at 65 Revelers, so be sure to reserve your tickets using the link below.

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

The Portland Guitar Society (PGS) holds an open mic on the third Sunday of each month from 7-9 pm (doors will open at 6:30).

June 18 (Sun): Mark Hanson
July 16 (Sun): Mary Flower
August -- No Meeting
September 17 (Sun): John Mery

PGS presents a monthly meeting free to the public for players and listeners, providing two hours of great guitar music. It’s also a nonprofit membership organization providing a friendly place to meet other players, makers, and teachers, and it’s a great place to discover and share new tunes, techniques, and styles. We welcome all kinds of music and all skill levels, solo players and ensembles. Anyone needing amplification, please bring your own amp. Meetings start with open mic time and often end with a half-hour Featured Performer set.

COVID Policy:
Masks are encouraged but not required. 

 

Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: http://www.seafolklore.org/wp/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.

Folk Espresso, early morning folk music to get your week started.

Hosted by:
1st Monday, Diane Hunt
2nd Monday, Jonathan Lay
3rd Monday, John Risley
4th Monday, Diane Hunt
5th Monday, Gordy Euler

Previous shows on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/folk-espresso.

Led by Joe Offer, new Zoom link posted every week, just before doors open:https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=168014&messages=37.

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Herga at The Castle is a folk and acoustic music evening, with roots going back to 1963. We meet on Monday nights at The Castle – a Fuller’s public house atop old Harrow on the Hill with its panoramic views across London.

However, we still continue to run online singarounds weekly using Zoom, and approximately once a month are featuring a booked guest.

Coming guest nights --
May 8 (Mon): Katherine Kaims
May 22 (Mon): Tom Lewis

To be added to the distribution list for log-in details each week send an e-mail to oldtimetim(*at*)gmail.com, or sign up using the form on our ‘contact’ page.

Trad & Irish song session.

Email maureenmcnally6(at)gmail.com for Zoom link.

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, $75 for six classes. We will be playing a song by the end of the first class. We will learn the basics of guitar: melodies, chords and rhythms.

Details for participating in the class will be provided by the teacher before the class begins.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com, phone: 971-221-8328.

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, $100 for six classes. Do you know basic open chords? Please join us! We learn songs and explore strumming, bass lines, finger-style and other fun guitar sounds. Together we‘ll answer questions about rhythms, riffs and even lead guitar. Pop, rock, blues, country and traditional songs.

Details for participating in the class will be provided by the teacher before the class begins.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com or call 971-221-8328.

For drop-ins please contact sarah@artichokemusic.org for the Zoom link.

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, learn how to jam (all instruments welcome), $120 for six classes.

This is an exciting class for all instruments. It is inclusive of all levels of performers from basic to advanced.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com or call 971-221-8328.

A spicy mix of folk and acoustic music, much of which is connected to the American south, including (but not limited to) acoustic blues, Texas folk, Cajun, string band & Texas swing.

Hosted by Diane Karl, past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

At our weekly singaround, you can perform a song to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club, or you can just join and listen to some live music. Tunes and poems are welcome too. When it’s your turn to perform, everyone else is muted on Zoom so that everyone can hear you.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

The Everyone Welcome Community Choir is a non-audition singing class and choir rolled into one, where the number one reason for returning is FUN. Led by Anne Weiss, $130 for six weeks or $25 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

Instead of "choral" music, we use songs from around the world: African, folk, gospel, Balkan, rounds, reggae, and more! We focus on pitch, breath, harmony, rhythm, and... did I mention fun? Any skill level, any age. Bring your family, bring your friends.

Location: Class will meet indoors.

Questions: anneweissmusic(*at*)gmail.com or 914-924-2574.

COVID Policy:
Please wear an KN-94 or N-95 mask. Air filter provided! Also, please leave as much pet hair and pet dander behind as possible to help with allergies.

Cascade Zydeco‘s weekly DJ dance moves to Tuesday nights at Catfish Lou‘s. Take advantage of the weekly lesson for beginners and then stay for the dance ‘til 9:30. Instructors rotate weekly and each brings their own curated playlist of classic and contemporary zydeco and Cajun music. Zydeco, two-step, waltz, blues, swing.

Cascade Zydeco members $5/non-members $10.

June 20 (Tue): Last Chance Raffle Dance
Raffle ticket drawing tonight! CZ members free/Non-members $5.

Dance lesson 7-7:30 pm
DJ music & dancing 7:30-9:30 pm

A big shout out to our dance instructors who bring the music and teach a zydeco lesson each week. (or sometimes Cajun two step or a zydeco line dance...) Here‘s the line up:
1st Tuesdays - Roland Jemerson & Janine Tebeau-Jemerson
2nd Tuesdays - David Seitz & Patti Lind
3rd Tuesdays - Terri Jo Bonbright & Roland Jemerson
4th Tuesdays - Deb Gaster & Rich Steronko
5th Tuesdays - TBA
Wood dance floor and full bar & food for purchase.

Catfish Lou‘s opens at 5, so you can come early, eat dinner and stay for the dancing!

No outside food or drinks are permitted, but bottled water will be available for $1.

COVID Policy:
Cascade Zydeco continues to abide by the recommendations of the Oregon Health Authority. Covid vaccinations and masks recommended, but not required.

Traditional and Contemporary folk music.

Hosted by:
1st Wednesday, Jack Bohl
2nd Wednesday, Will Selzer
3rd Wednesday, John Risley
4th Wednesday, Steven Smith
5th Wednesday, Mike Fisher

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page: https://kboo.fm/program/pastures-plenty.

Led by Anne Weiss, $130 for six weeks/$25 drop-in. All that‘s required for this class is that you know how to play C, D, E, G, A and B7! If you don‘t know those- quick go learn ‘em!

Oooh-- playing blues guitar in the summer outdoors! What could be better!

Come tuned up and ready to go. We‘ll work on a number of different styles, patterns, rhythms and songs. We‘ll meet in my lovely backyard and see if we can get the squirrels to get their groove on.

Address sent after registration or text 914-924-2574.

Every Wednesday, master button accordion player John Whelan hosts a free, live “Taking Time” slow session on Zoom. The session starts at 4 pm Pacific time, lasts for about two hours, and regularly draws attendees from around the world.

Players and listeners of all levels are very welcome to enjoy playing or hearing favorite tunes at a moderate tempo, along with the all-important warmth of connection that shared music brings into our lives, even — or rather, especially — now.

This is also a great opportunity for learning new tunes, as everybody but the session leader (John) will be muted while they play. Unlike an in-person session you can noodle along to your heart’s content, and nobody will ever know unless you tell them.

John sends out the Zoom link and tune list to his newsletter subscribers every week, usually on Tuesday evening (Pacific time). Please make sure to sign up for his email newsletter, on his website, using the link below. That is all you need to do — no separate sign-up process required!

Traditional American Music, folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s.

Hosted by:
1st Thursday, Kurt Liebezeit
2nd Thurs, Gordy Euler
3rd Thurs: Kurt Liebezeit
4th Thurs: Jonathan Lay

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/rise-when-rooster-crows

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

TrailJams Irish & Trad Tune Session at Cook Park Resumes May 11, 2023

With the return of good weather, the outdoor tune session resumes Thursday afternoons in the Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, Oregon.

Let’s get together to play some tunes outside!

This is a weekly event in the good-weather months. The Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, has wide open space where we can gather in shade, sunshine, or shelter.

Bring a chair and an instrument. The park is a great place to take a walk or have a picnic before or after the session. If you come with companions, there is plenty of room for them to roam among the trees and trails and by the river if they want a break from the tune playing.

Where we are gathering: as you enter the park via SW 92nd Ave, turn left at the open gate and head toward Shelter 4 (the park’s website has a map). We’ll gather on the lawn near Shelter 4, at the entrance to the Butterfly Garden. We’ll pick a shady spot if it’s a warm day, or grab a sunny spot if it’s a cool day. If it’s rainy we’ll get under the roof of Shelter 4.

Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk and roots music, on Friday mornings. Features a variety of contemporary and traditional folk and roots music, with a focus on new releases and vintage favorites.

Hosts:
Most Fridays: Dan Shramek
4th Fridays: Steven Morrison

Prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/cascadia-coffeehouse

This year’s Cultural Focus, Lagom: Not too much, not too little, but just right!

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Prior to 2020, over 6,000 artists and culture-bearers brought cultural expressions to audiences across 25 stages alongside 200 food and craft vendors and 500 volunteers annually. Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. The festival has been proudly powered by donations for over 50 years.

Modern English country dance for all, Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in. Newcomers are always welcome. We waive the admission fee the first time you attend. An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request. Admission: Sliding scale, pay what you can: recommended range $7- $15.

No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor. No partner required.

We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

Apr 28 (Fri): caller Nan Evans with Lisa Scott, Laura Kuhlman, and Fred Nussbaum
May 5 (Fri): MASK OPTIONAL TONIGHT - caller Laura Hatch with Fine Companions
May 12 (Fri): caller David Macemon with Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Laura Kuhlman
May 19 (Fri): caller Ric Goldman with Richard Scher, Erica Liebert, and Meg Tapley
May 26 (Fri): caller Erik Weberg with Carl Thor, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman, and Jon Neff
Jun 2 (Fri): MASK OPTIONAL TONIGHT - caller Cynthia Stenger with Richard Scher, Erica Liebert, and Meg Tapley
Jun 9 (Fri): caller Laura Hatch with Lisa Scott, Laura Kuhlman, and Bill Tomczack
Jun 16 (Fri): caller Ric Goldman with Carl Thor, Lori Schaffer, Norman Farrell, and Jon Neff
Jun 23 (Fri): caller David Macemon with Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Erica Liebert

COVID Policy:
PCDC events require proof of full vaccination: two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single does of Johnson & Johnson, and at least one booster, if eligible.

PCDC events require attendees always wear a “well-fitted mask” – that is, a mask that fully covers the nose and mouth at all times, is made of multi-ply material (cloth and/or surgical) masks, typically together), or is an official N95, KN95, or K94 mask (all without valves). Masks with holes, face-shields, gaiters, single-layer masks and bandanas are not considered well-fitted masks.

Music in the country style, including western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk. hosted by Robert Parish, Wayne and Kathy Johnson, Wayne Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, and Gary Baysinger.

1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artist.

2nd Saturday, Wayne and Kathy - Variety of country, western, western swing, country folk, country blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and Americana.

3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally. The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun.

4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists.

5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of eastern philosophy and western swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do.

Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/swing-n-country.

Every Saturday, 9 am to noon, the best of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and old time music, and information about local shows and festivals!

First Saturday: Rachel and Justin

Second Saturday: Dave Elliott

3rd Saturday: Gareth Jenkins

4th Saturday: Chip Russell

5th Saturday: Phil Hodgen

prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/music-true-vine.

This year’s Cultural Focus, Lagom: Not too much, not too little, but just right!

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Prior to 2020, over 6,000 artists and culture-bearers brought cultural expressions to audiences across 25 stages alongside 200 food and craft vendors and 500 volunteers annually. Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. The festival has been proudly powered by donations for over 50 years.

Tom’s folk music program is going on 35 years and one of the longest running music radio shows around.

You can listen on www.folkmusicnotebook.com on Saturday at 1 pm PST and again on Sunday at 10 pm.

We open up a "room" on Zoom at 6 pm Pacific Time every Saturday evening. We start singing at 6:30 pm and we keep it going until the last person leaves. Feel free to come in anytime, and stay as long as you like. We run it kind of like a physical song circle. Everyone who wants to can sing once, and then we’ll do another round, and just keep going around as long as you like. Of course, it is totally fine to just listen and some people do. For more information, go to the heading ‘Song Circles‘ on this drop down menu.

Come enjoy some 1920 – 30’s Style Blues with Steve Cheseborough!

After an interminable 2.5 year hiatus, Set to Music ECD is finally relaunching with a limited series of once-a-month dance parties!

You are cordially invited to a delightful evening of exuberant and beautiful dances both new and old, ages 13 through adult.

Admission:
- $15 per dancer advance/$20 at the door.
- Family passes available; $60 advance/$70 at the door

May 27: caller Laura Hatch to recorded music
Jun 24: caller Laura Hatch to recorded music

This year’s Cultural Focus, Lagom: Not too much, not too little, but just right!

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Prior to 2020, over 6,000 artists and culture-bearers brought cultural expressions to audiences across 25 stages alongside 200 food and craft vendors and 500 volunteers annually. Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. The festival has been proudly powered by donations for over 50 years.

On Sunday afternoons, the Hostel Café in Portland, Oregon provides a friendly setting for this TrailJams Irish traditional tune session. TrailJams is a music community focused on making acoustic music together outside for the enjoyment of the musicians and of people passing by. The cozy café makes a great place to keep the music going in the winter. In better weather, the tune playing moves out to the café’s courtyard. Guests of the Hostel Café and the adjoining Northwest Portland Hostel are likely to settle at one of the nearby tables to enjoy the music.

COVID Policy:
Please be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if you are joining this session — that is a request, not a requirement.

Artichoke Community Music song circle led by the Soldier Songs and Voices Team.

We welcome all veterans and current military to bring your acoustic instruments and share a song or two, covers and/or originals. Song books will be available.

Soldier Songs and Voices provides free songwriting workshops and guitar and voice instruction to veterans of all eras. We believe that everyone has a story to tell and that telling it in song is a path to a happier and healthier life. Loaner guitars are available. If you are interested in joining the workshops, email us.

This week, and every Fourth Sunday, we welcome How Long Jug Band, free, live music on the covered patio! Inspired by the great jug bands of the 1920’s and 30’s, the How Long Jug Band blends kazoos, washboards and jugs seamlessly with conventional guitars, mandolins and banjos. While they sometimes slip a modern song into the mix, the How Longs mostly draw from early blues, ragtime and jazz, digging into obscure songs to find lyrics and arrangements that are too good to be forgotten.

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: http://www.seafolklore.org/wp/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.