Songmakers

Open Mic at Historia Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historia Bakery and Cafe, 11 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
CJ Chimenti has been hosting an open mic at Historia Bakery and Cafe in Thousand Oaks for the past year, every other Friday. Signups are from 6-7 pm and open mic is from 7-9 pm.

Bill's Wed Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@yahoo.com> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net.

Bill's Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-17 09:30 - 10:30 | CA

Gelencser all day Song Circle and BBQ
2024-08-17 14:00 - 22:00 | CA
August 17th– 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Gelencser all day song circle and barbecue
Bring a side dish to share. Hamburgers will be provided.
Dinner @ 6:00 pm

RSVP: Janice 909-374-2630

Bills Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-06 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@yahoo.com> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net. New album, Oft I Sing, currently available only as a download. Here’s a link http://billdempsey.hearnow.com.

Theatricum Botanicum
2024-08-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Prez Sez, Hey Songmakers, on August third, I hope some of you will join Sandy and I in supporting one of our favorite local arts venues and honoring one of our favorite and founding Songmakers. I trace our club to the friendships formed among Almanac Singers Pete Seeger, Bess Hawes and Woody Guthrie in the 40s! Woody taught Bess to play the mandolin. When she moved here in 52, before starting The West Valley Guitar Group, which merged with Pete’s Friends playing in local parks as “Peoples Music West” to form our Songmakers, she hung out at Will Geers property and performance Venue, Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon. This was the Folk Music center of LA at that time, and the place where Woody found shelter from the storm of the blacklist. Theatricum has continued to host wonderful folk music concerts including “The Woody Guthrie Story” for as long as our club has been singing! In one month, their annual fundraiser “Echoes in the Forest”, will present Woody with the “Will Geer Humanitarian Award” accepted by his grandson, Damon Guthrie!
At 6 PM Sandy and I will explore the lovely gardens and enjoy delicious foods and beverages, surrounded by music and other artistic offerings. At 7:30, we’ll enter the beautiful outdoor theatre to celebrate the influences of Woody Guthrie with Theatricum company members and surprise guests, including the legendary actor/singer Keith Carradine. I hope some of you will join us for a great evening of music and community! Tickets can be purchased here: https://theatricum.com/echoes-in-the-forest-annual-gala/

Bill's Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-03 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@cox.net> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net.

Open Mic at Historia Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Historia Bakery and Cafe, 11 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
Cancelled for tonight – CJ Chimenti has been hosting an open mic at Historia Bakery and Cafe in Thousand Oaks for the past year, every other Friday. Signups are from 6-7 pm and open mic is from 7-9 pm.

Bill's Wed Uke Beginner Ukulele Class
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@yahoo.com> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email on Tuesday. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net. New album, Oft I Sing, currently available only as a download. Here’s a link http://billdempsey.hearnow.com.

Bills Wed Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-03 13:00 - 14:00 | CA

Summer 2024 Picnic at Somis Community Church
2024-07-13 11:30 - 19:00 | Somis Community Church, 3300 West St., Somis, CA, 93066, United States
The first Songmakers Summer picnic for 2024 will be at Somis Community Church this Saturday July 13 11:30 – 7. The picnic at this church last Summer drew over 60 Songmakers to 3 wonderful circles, but as of 7/10 we have only 25 RSVPs!
Several people have reported difficulty RSVPing at the Songmakers-Ventura MeetUp, so as of today there are 3 ways to RSVP: RSVP at Songmakers-Ventura MeetUp group, RSVP at Songmakers MeetUp group (I cloned the event), or call me at (310)6995755 (voicemail message is fine).
Since Songmakers will grill 1 hot dog and burger for each RSVPd attendee, it is important each one RSVPs only ONCE by Friday at noon. You can bring side dishes, drinks and desserts, but no alcohol please. By popular demand the circle in the main sanctuary will be play along / sing along on all songs but PLEASE don’t overpower the songs leader. Other circles will allow solos or selected players only as usual at most of our events.

Open Mic at HIstoria Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | CA

Bill's Sat Uke Ukulele Beginner Class
2024-06-29 09:30 - 10:30 | CA

Bill's Sat Uke Ukulele Beginner Class
2024-06-22 09:30 - 10:30 | CA

Fireside Concert with Freebo & Alice
2024-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
SAVE THE DATE for our next Fireside Concert which will be at the Borchard Community Center on Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm with two fine entertainers. Freebo & Alice.
Freebo is the Folk-Rock-Blues icon who first came to national prominence as Bonnie Raitt’s bass player for 10 years beginning in 1971. He has also appeared on Saturday Night Live, Midnight Special Muppets Tonight, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. Freebo’s music and message touches your heart with songs of life, love, the human condition, and even dogs! Freebo and Alice Howe met in 2016 at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference and began a recording collaboration with symbiotic, musical chemistry. Howe’s music evolved from her New England roots influenced by blues, bluegrass, folk, and pop-with Celtic nods and anchored by her rich soprano vocals.
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/email ronbloom2014@yahoo.com. Come on out and be entertained!
Thank You,

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

Bill's Wed Uke Beginner Ukulele Class
2024-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
