Songmakers

4th Annual Oak Glen 'Old School' Music
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Glen Schoolhouse Museum & Park, 11911 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, CA, 92399, United States
Outside at the Oak Glen Schoolhouse Museum &Park
11911 Oak Glen Rd. Yucaipa, CA 92399
Sunday, October 5, 2025
10 AM – 3 PM
Folk Circles/Jams – 10 AM to 1PM
Workshops and/or solo performances – 1PM – 3PM
Scheduled workshops are “Songwriting” and “The Blues”. Other workshops may be added.
We’re looking for musicians who want to join a circle and play with friends.
What to Know…
Chairs will be provided
No alcohol/drugs allowed
No pets please
What to Bring…
Music and music stand
Instrument and/or singing voice
Lunch (if desired)
Sweater/jacket (Elev. is 5000 ft)
Circles may run longer if needed
About Folk Circles…
Each player takes a turn presenting a song to the group. Others can sing along, but they don’t play until it’s their turn.
About Jams…
One player begins playing a song, and everyone in the circle can join in. There are breaks throughout the song, so that each instrument/player in the circle may be featured.
Some History…
“Old School” Music at the old Schoolhouse was started in 2021 in order to continue the tradition established more than 30 years ago with Mountain Music Day. The event is sponsored by the Oak Glen School House Museum and Park Assoc. They work with San Bernardino Co. Special Districts to provide educational events and activities for everyone. This is a free event. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Please Note…
We’re looking for individuals who play these types of music and who want to play with others. Bands and other groups who want to perform in an area of the park on that day may do so, but rental fees and proof of liability insurance are required. We need volunteers to help set up, take down, distribute flyers and spread the word.
For More Info…
Brent Richardson, Event Promotor – brpcc@juno.com
Oak Glen Schoolhouse Museum – oakglenschoolmuseum@gmail.com and Facebook page
Oak Glen School Museum – 909-797-1691 or 909-501-8281
Circles may run longer if needed Sweater/jacket (Elev. is 5000 ft)
About Folk Circles…
Each player takes a turn presenting a song to the group. Others can sing along, but they don’t play until it’s their turn.
About Jams…
One player begins playing a song, and everyone in the circle can join in. There are breaks throughout the song, so that each instrument/player in the circle may be featured.
Some History…
“Old School” Music at the old Schoolhouse was started in 2021 in order to continue the tradition established more than 30 years ago with Mountain Music Day. The event is sponsored by the Oak Glen School House Museum and Park Assoc. They work with San Bernardino Co. Special Districts to provide educational events and activities for everyone. This is a free event. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Please Note…
We’re looking for individuals who play these types of music and who want to play with others. Bands and other groups who want to perform in an area of the park on that day may do so, but rental fees and proof of liability insurance are required. We need volunteers to help set up, take down, distribute flyers and spread the word.
For More Info…
Brent Richardson, Event Promotor – brpcc@juno.com
Oak Glen Schoolhouse Museum – oakglenschoolmuseum@gmail.com and Facebook page
Oak Glen School Museum – 909-797-1691 or 909-501-8281

LIVE Culver City Song Circle
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
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 if you are extremely lost or cannot find parking.

Agoura Hills Virtual Song Circle
2025-10-05 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-26 19:00 - 22:15
Steven Mark Berman, President@songmakers.org, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom Song Circle. 7 – 10 pm
If Steve is out of town, Ellen Sway will host.
Join via: https://zoom.us/j/637717652?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 637 717 652 Password: [REDACTED]

Name That Tune - Songmakers Style on Zoom
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Led by Alan Stillson astillson13@gmail.com. You are invited to play a non-competitive version of this fun musical game. I’ll play 50 song snippets on the keyboard. The song titles will be in alphabetical order. See how many you can name. All you need is a piece of paper numbered 1 through 50 and a pencil or pen. I’ll provide the answer after each song. We’ll play closed mike and compare notes at the end. Who knows? Maybe a song you haven’t heard in years will inspire you to perform it in the future. The winner gets a free word puzzle book – written and autographed by me. Join Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3370598819 Meeting ID: 337 059 8819. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbphh0RD2V

Kenney Grove Campout
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19
Reserve Kenney Grove campsites with Ventura County Parks by phone or online!

(805) 654-3951
https://www.venturaparks.org/kenney-grove/camping

PLEASE NOTE that the events listed here are for the enjoyment of Songmakers members and their guests. Please visit our website at songmakers.org to find out about our very reasonable membership rates!

Thursday, 10/16 – Noon check-in, arrival and informal song circles

Friday, 10/17 – morning coffee circle informal song circles and jamming catching up with old and new friends

Saturday, 10/18 – This may be the best day to day trip!morning coffee, informal song circles

Saturday Schedule

1:30 pm – Ice Cream Social – bring a bowl and a topping to share

5:30 pm – Potluck – bring plates, utensils and a dish to share (to serve 8-10 people)

7:00 pm – Evening concert in the space behind sites 29-31

Sunday 10/19
morning coffee (will be packed up by 9 am)11 am – check out

Agoura Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2025-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
Always the 3rd Tuesday of the month. An RSVP is required for all in-person attendees. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers/events/278765396
. Potluck at 6pm – bring a dish to share, Music from 7 to 10pm. Please bring seating (folding chairs with rubber feet preferred). Five armless chairs available. This event is Songmakers guidelines compliant.

Topanga Sage's Song Circle
2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Sage’s Room behind Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Come play in Topanga!!! 1440 N. Topanga, Topanga, CA 90290
4th Thursday afternoon 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Call Linnea Richards 818-818-3004 for more information.

Chuck Behrman's Virtual Thursday Evening Zoom
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00
<chuck@chbphoto.com>. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83549396377?pwd=[REDACTED] – Meeting ID: 835 4939 6377 Password: [REDACTED]

West LA Hoot and Potluck Live
2025-10-26 16:00 - 20:00
4th Sunday – 4-8pm Potluck at 6pm Potluck – Please bring a contribution for the 6pm potluck. Contact info: WestLaHoot@songmakers.org or mhaatma@earthlink.net.
To sign up go to Songmakers, West LA Hoot.
* Attendance RSVP via Meetup, no exceptions. Attendance will be limited to 20 people, with a waitlist for any who register after that.

David Steinhart's Virtual Song Circle
2025-10-31 09:30 - 23:30
Start the Day With A Song! dstein1209@yahoo.com – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89162569327

Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Culver City Memorial Bldg, Kaizuka Room, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, 90230, United States
Join The Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club
The Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club ~ bring a song, a friend, an instrument, or join in the chorus!
When: First Saturday of each month 6–9pm
Where: 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230
find a map of the location on our website
Parking: there are over 300 free spaces accessible via Overland or Culver Boulevards.
We meet in the Culver City Memorial Building, Kaizuka Room; you can enter from multiple entrances. Main entrance is at front of building by fountain near intersection of Culver Blvd and Overland. All entrances are on the first floor and restrooms are near the room.
Our November 1st themes are:

Boxes and Cartons
Boots and Shoes
Loss

Cost? Just $5 for a one-time admission, $50 for the year. (pay at the door in cash, by check or via PayPal or Venmo)
questions? April Wayland: 310-376-8760 (this is a landline) or aprilspencil [at] G Mail [dot] com

LIVE Culver City Song Circle
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
Nov 2nd – 1st Sunday, 2:00– 4:00 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 if you are extremely lost or cannot find parking.

Agoura Hills Virtual Song Circle
2025-11-02 19:00 - 22:15, 2025-11-09 19:00 - 22:15, 2025-11-16 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] Meeting ID: 637 717 652 Password: [REDACTED]

First Tuesday Songcircle
2025-11-04 18:00 - 21:00
The First Tuesday Song Circle will meet from 6-9 pm and is hosted by Valerie Kotas cell texting preferred: (805) 523-1760
Calfia Productions
575 Dawson Dr. #204
Camarillo CA 93012

David Steinhart's Virtual Song Circle
2025-11-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-14 09:30 - 11:30
Start the Day With A Song! Weekly event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m dstein1209@yahoo.com
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89162569327

Pitts Ranch Park Songcircle
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
SMPOC Steve Linsky invites Songmakers, Old Time Fiddlers & friends to come jam at Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd., Camarillo, 93012. Led by Steve Linsky. Free admission. Bathrooms and shade available. Come bring your instruments, a chair and your voices and let’s make some music!

LIVE POTLUCK Mensa Folksong SIG (Special interest group)
2025-11-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Alan’s house, 5515 Keokuk Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Nov 9th – 2nd Sunday, LIVE Mensa Potluck and Folksong SIG – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (special interest group). Host Alan Stillson invites you to attend an IN-PERSON song circle event for up to 15 participants (couples count as two attendees). Participation requires a reservation – please contact Alan Stillson directly via astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284. The Folksong SIG is a long-running event for members of Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa and invited guests. It is not listed on Meetup. The address is 5515 Keokuk Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367. It’s close to the Ventura Freeway and Winnetka Ave. All musical instruments are welcome. The gathering is indoors. There is a full-size keyboard in the room. No alcohol. The host will provide light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Please bring a potluck item to share.

Tom Graham Memorial
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Bundy and San Vicente, Brentwood, CA, United States
A memorial for Tom Graham will be held on Saturday, November 15 at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church located at Bundy and San Vicente in Brentwood.

The service will start at 11 o’clock and there will be a reception afterwards.

All are welcome to attend.

Tom Graham passed away on August 9, 2025 after a short bout with cancer. He was an extremely energetic and active 80 years old. See his memoriam at: https://songmakers.org/Tom-Graham
December 18, 1944 – August 9, 2025

Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:30
Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
Only guests with tickets may attend. Tickets and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Eventbrite.com. A Google search for “Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club” will show our song circle as the first result. It helps to have an Eventbrite account to register. Eventbrite accounts are free. Each person may acquire a maximum of 2 tickets. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Meetup website, Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club. You can also join our Facebook group to see the information there.
Eventbrite 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, November 10, 2025. If you don’t already have a Eventbrite account it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to, Eventbrite.com. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there.
You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our group. It is open to the public.

Pitts Ranch Park Song Circle
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States

Hueneme Bay Clubhouse Songcircle
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Hueneme Bay Clubhouse, 2600 Lido Blvd, Port Hueneme, CA, 93041, United States
Join us for a lively afternoon of folk and acoustic music at our jam session hosted by Songmakers in Ventura County. This event is perfect for musicians, singers, and songwriters who enjoy collaborative and creative environments. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to learn and connect with like-minded individuals, this jam session welcomes all levels of experience.
Gather to share songs, exchange songwriting tips, and jam out together in a friendly and supportive space. Let’s come together and make some beautiful music while fostering a sense of community among fellow music enthusiasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and engaging musical journey with Songmakers in Ventura County!
The event will be held at the Hueneme Bay Clubhouse, 2600 Lido Blvd. Port Hueneme, CA 93041, on the 3rd (November18th) and 4th Tuesdays (November 25th) of each month from 4:00 until 6:00 PM.

Agoura Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2025-11-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
Always the 3rd Tuesday of the month. An RSVP is required for all in-person attendees. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers/events/278765396
Potluck at 6pm – bring a dish to share, Music from 7 to 10pm. Please bring seating (folding chairs with rubber feet preferred). Five armless chairs available. This event is Songmakers guidelines compliant.
