CANCELLED - New Year's Eve Party
2023-12-31 19:00 - 2024-01-01 19:01 (America/Los_Angeles)
Unfortunately, due to illness of the hosts, this has been CANCELLED. We hope you have a wonderful 2024!

FOCSLE Music Zoom
2024-01-03 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-31 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-07 12:00 - 15:00
From England. Sign up for e-mail alerts via paul@focsle.org. More info at www.focsle.org.

San Francisco Folk Music Club - 2nd Friday
2024-01-12 19:00 - 23:59
For full details and to sign up, go to https://www.sffmc.org/.

Los Feliz Saturday Acoustic Jam
2024-01-13 13:00 - 16:30
Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on both Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only registered guests may attend. Registration and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Meetup.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming” will show our Meetup as the first result. You must have a Meetup account to register. Meetup accounts are free. Each person must register for themselves. Couples must register separately. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing. You need to join our Meetup group to see all of the information there.
Meetup software allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, January 8, 2024. If you don’t already have a Meetup account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, Meetup.com. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.
You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our Meetup group. Our Meetup is open to all Meetup.comaccount holders.

Los Feliz Sunday Acoustic Jam
2024-01-14 13:00 - 16:30

San Francisco Folk Music Club Zoom Sings
2024-01-16 13:00 - 15:00
Will have a song swap in the lobby and breakout rooms will be available. If you have a suggestion for a workshop subject, please email it to info@sffmc.org or phone 510-473-6651. join via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84464929798?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 844 6492 9798Passcode: [REDACTED] Meeting ID: 844 6492 9798Passcode: [REDACTED]

MCCRFolk Jam
2024-01-19 16:00 - 18:00
Fun, themed Song Circles. Join us for a fun MCCR virtual open mic on ZOOM. Please register in advance by clicking: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcemvqjoiGd1yKxpdAgJsqnT5DIh6TFa2 – After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We continue to be an open and welcoming jam, so please feel free to invite your friends. There’s plenty of room in a virtual jam! Email me directly at MCCRFolkJam@gmail.com and request to be included on the distribution list. The Virtual Jam Book https://acousticparlor.us20.list manage.com/track/click?u=d7e255a92d545eb230da89d42&id=9b225ad26d&e=2a5de13c44 is s the ‘Kitchen Sink’. It includes songs suggested by our jammers. You will want to download this and have the songs you want to sing displayed on your computer or printed out. This list is not written in stone – themes can change, so if you have an idea for a theme, please send them to me at MCCRfolkjam@gmail.com

San Mateo Virtual Folk Music Singing Meetup
2024-01-20 13:00 - 15:00
3rd Saturdays – hosted by Lee Strieb. Full details and to RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/San-Mateo-Folk-Music-Meetup/events/274959830

John Zipperer and Bernie Larsen
2024-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Ojai Underground Exchange, 616 Pearls St, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
Two songwriters. One night. Many guitars. In person – $25.00. Online broadcast tickets range $10 – $15 for watching from computer or mobile device.

San Francisco Folk Music Club
2024-01-26 19:00 - 2024-01-27 23:59
4th Friday – For full details and to sign up, go to https://www.sffmc.org/.

Virtual Agoura Hills Song Circle
2024-01-28 19:00 - 22:15
Steven Mark Berman <President@songmakers.org> is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom Song Circle: Join via: https://zoom.us/j/637717652?pwd=[REDACTED]

Gareth Pearson Concert at Thousand Oaks Library
2024-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Grant R Brimhall Library – Thousand Oaks, 1401 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, 91362, United States
“The Welsh Tornado” Gareth Pearson will perform a live acoustic guitar concert at the Thousand Oaks Library.

Live Culver City Song Circle - 1st Sunday
2024-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
1st Sunday, 2 – 4 pm, LIVE Culver City Song Circle. The Co-Hosts, Alan Stillson and Sheila Korsi, invite you to attend the IN-PERSON Culver City Song Circle. Participation requires a reservation and up to 15 Songmakers and invited guests may attend (couples count as two attendees). Please contact Alan Stillson directly via astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 to reserve a space and to request additional details. It is not listed on Meetup. The address is 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 and the Song Circle will take place in the community room of Rotary Plaza, a large condominium complex, or in the patio if the weather is nice. Please park on the street – the parking lot is for residents only. The building is located at the corner of Overland Avenue and Virginia Street in Culver City. Suggested donation is $5. Please call Sheila Korsi at 310-936-0090 only

Fireside Concert - Stephen Mendel/Nightbirds
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
The Fireside Concert Series presents Songmakers own Stephen Mendel, along with guitarists Brad Strickland and Rocky Dalonzo presenting a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, who passed on last November. Growing up in Montreal, Canada, Stephen learned to play the guitar with Gordon Lightfoot songbooks. Stephen has earned his living as an actor for almost fifty years. He spent five years as a series regular on the CBS crime drama Night Heat, and after that many guest star roles. www.stephenmendel.com
Also appearing will be Nightbirds, a trio that emerged from their California roots and love for folk music. They are comprised of Samantha Harvey, Jade Hendrix, and Ashley Hoyer. The trio fuses classic folk themes with expressive vocals, resulting in a unique blend of sound. Jade Hendrix brings her soulful vocals and insightful songwriting to the ensemble. Jade has worked alongside luminaries such as Judy Collins, Dave Mason, and Ronnie Spector. Ashley was described as a “mandolin phenomenon” by the San Diego Tribune. Samantha has performed on accordion throughout the world with groups such as Téada, Ireland the Show, Irish Christmas in America, and Celtic Journey. Nightbirds, individually, and in combination, have performed with major artists and have traveled the world with major theater acts. Samantha and Ashley were featured in an Oscar-nominated movie, The Sea Beast. www.nightbirdstrio.com
The Fireside Concert Series is located at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320. Call Ron Bloom for information (626) 244-7698 or email ronbloom2014@yahoo.com. Admission: $15 cash at the door.

Los Feliz Saturday Acoustic Jam
2024-02-17 13:00 - 16:30
February 17 and 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on both Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only registered guests may attend. Registration and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Meetup.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming” will show our Meetup as the first result. You must have a Meetup account to register. Meetup accounts are free. Each person must register for themselves. Couples must register separately. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing. You need to join our Meetup group to see all of the information there.
Meetup software allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024. If you don’t already have a Meetup account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, https://www.meetup.com/. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.
You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our Meetup group. Our Meetup is open to all Meetup.com account holders.

Los Feliz Sunday Acoustic Jam
2024-02-18 13:00 - 16:30
February 17 and 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on both Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only registered guests may attend. Registration and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Meetup.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming” will show our Meetup as the first result. You must have a Meetup account to register. Meetup accounts are free. Each person must register for themselves. Couples must register separately. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing. You need to join our Meetup group to see all of the information there.
Meetup software allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024. If you don’t already have a Meetup account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, https://www.meetup.com/. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.
You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our Meetup group. Our Meetup is open to all Meetup.com account holders.

Roundup
2024-02-24 12:00 - 20:00 | Somis Community Church, 3300 West St., Somis, CA, 93066, United States
Songmakers! All Songmakers’ members are invited! Please join us at Roundup! (Songmakers’ official, annual meeting)
Every Songmaker is invited to vote for the new board members and do what Songmakers do best… make music!! The venue is the Somis Community Church. (3300 West St. Somis, CA. 93066) After the concert and dinner, there will be several rooms for song circles giving everyone a chance to play and sing.
Start time: 12 noon
End Time: 8:00 PM
Concert sign-up: 12:00 -12:45
In person balloting: 12:00 -3:00
Concert: 1:00-3:30
Announcements: 3:30-4:00
***Dinner: 4:00 -5:00
Jamming: 5:00 – 7:00
Clean-up: 7:00 – 8:00
The concert will work as follows: There will be 25 slots available on the sign-up sheet. This includes performances by hoot and song circles who wish to showcase a song. (Please do not sign up for more than one spot unless you are backing up another group or you perform with your hoot’s or song circle’s performance song). The sign-up sheet will be available 12:00-12:45. Five slots will be designated for sing-a-longs. (If your Hoot or songcircle wants to do a song, it must be one of the 5 sing-a-long slots).
There will be an area set up for you to bring music-related items for sale or give-away: Books, CDs, sheet music, records, instruments! (Each person bringing material is in charge of their own money exchange, and also removing leftover items at the end of the event!)
***Dinner will be catered and is included in your membership dues. Guests are welcomed to the Round-Up but will need to become members to enjoy the event. (Menu includes potato tacos, beef tacos, chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, cheese enchiladas, beans, rice, Caesar salad, desserts)
RSVPS ARE REQUIRED FOR CATERED DINNER!
Contact membership@songmakers.org
(You are welcome to bring your own “sack lunch” if the food choices do not work for you. There will be no facility for refrigeration or heat-up.)
If you have any questions, you may contact Louise Dobbs at 310-403-3351 or email roundup@songmakers.org

Guitarist Kaki King Multi-Media Show
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Grant R Brimhall Library – Thousand Oaks, 1401 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, 91362, United States
February 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kaki King is a guitarist and composer known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows, use of multiple tunings on an acoustic and lap steel guitar, and her diverse range in different genres. She is currently on tour promoting her new album, Modern Yesterdays.

Los Feliz Saturday Acoustic Jam
2024-03-09 13:00 - 16:30
This event is occurs on both March 9 and 10.
Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on both Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only registered guests may attend. Registration and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Meetup.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming” will show our Meetup as the first result. You must have a Meetup account to register. Meetup accounts are free. Each person must register for themselves. Couples must register separately. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing. You need to join our Meetup group to see all of the information there.
Meetup software allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. If you don’t already have a Meetup account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, https://www.meetup.com/. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.

You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our Meetup group. Our Meetup is open to all Meetup.com account holders.

Los Feliz Sunday Acoustic Jam
2024-03-10 01:00 - 16:30
This event occurs on both March 9 and March 10.
March 9 and 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on both Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only registered guests may attend. Registration and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Meetup.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming” will show our Meetup as the first result. You must have a Meetup account to register. Meetup accounts are free. Each person must register for themselves. Couples must register separately. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing. You need to join our Meetup group to see all of the information there.
Meetup software allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. If you don’t already have a Meetup account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, Meetup | Find Local Groups, Events, and Activities Near You. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.
You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our Meetup group. Our Meetup is open to all Meetup.com account holders.

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-03-12 16:00 - 18:30
March 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

A SCAN Health Plan sponsored Song Circle. Join via: https://scanhealthplan.zoom.us/j/6345438370?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 634 543 8370 – Passcode: [REDACTED] / One tap mobile +16699006833,,6345438370#,,,,,,0#,,728002# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 634 543 8370 Passcode: [REDACTED]

(2nd and 4th Tuesdays)

Fireside Concert - Hay Dudes and Larry Wilder
2024-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Good Afternoon All,
SAVE THE DATE for our next Fireside Concert which will be at the Borchard Community Center on Friday, March 15 at 7:30pm with two fine entertainers. The Hay Dudes are Kenny Blackwell, Mike Mullins, and Wally Barnick, three seasoned west coast players. Friends by musical association for over 30 years, these guys are masters of progressive folk and country as well as veteran musicians who have played nationally and internationally with a variety of groups. Also on the ticket will beLarry Wilder, who is a classic folk musicologist with influences including the Kingston Trip, the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and more. He brought his passion for American songs and song stories to 2000 audiences on three continents. Larry has opened for Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and Pete Seeger. He also happens to be a U.S. Yodeling Champion!
The venue will be at the Borchard Community Center-190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Corner of Borchard Rd. & Reino Rd.). $20.00 at the door. Show starts at 7:30pm and seating is First Come First Served. Adults Only. For more information, please see attached flyer or call 626-244-7698/emailronbloom2014@yahoo.com. Come on out and be entertained!
Thank You,

Borchard Center Staff
190 N. Reino Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-381-2791

Gemini St. Patricks Day Show
2024-03-16 16:00 - 19:30 | Country Harvest Restaurant, 3345 Kimber Dr, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Saturday, March 16th, 4-7:30 PM: GEMINI (Bruce and Renata) will be returning to the Country Harvest restaurant again for a St. Patrick’s Day show. Family-style, good food and drink (no corkage fee), lots of fun and rip-roaring Irish music. Comalya! Eat! Drink! Sing! and have a great time at the Country Harvest Restaurant at 3345 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. Telephone: (805) 375-4598. Best to make reservations, but they will certainly accommodate walk-ins. Take the 101 Freeway to Wendy exit, south to Kimber, right on Kimber to restaurant at end of shopping center on right. See you there! Slainte!

Bill Dempsey at Campus Jax
2024-03-24 16:00 - 17:00
Campus Jax

Sunday March 24th, 2024, 4 p.m.
3950 Campus Dr.
​Newport Beach, Ca. 92660

NOTE: This is a ukulele/vocal gig. Bring your uke!

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-03-26 16:00 - 18:30
March 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

A SCAN Health Plan sponsored Song Circle. Join via: https://scanhealthplan.zoom.us/j/6345438370?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 634 543 8370 – Passcode: [REDACTED] / One tap mobile +16699006833,,6345438370#,,,,,,0#,,728002# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 634 543 8370 Passcode: [REDACTED]

(2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
