Songmakers

Camping in Landers
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-21 | Landers, CA
The Gelencsers are inviting Songmakers to camp on their property in Landers near Yucca Valley for a weekend of making music. Details: We have a cabin on 5 acres of land suitable for dry camping with plenty of room for RVs, SUVs, and tents. We use solar panels for lights and charging our electronic devices and we bring water for cooking, washing, and flushing the toilet. You may arrive anytime after noon on Thursday, April 18th, and stay through noon on Sunday, April 21st. For those who don’t wish to camp, there are rental properties not far from our place listed on Airbnb.com and hometogo.com. For more information and meal contributions, contact: Janice at 909-374-2630 or singfolk@yahoo.com.

Janice

Santa Paula Concert Series - Chris and Lorin Rowan
2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Paula Universalist Church, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, CA, United States
The Santa Paula Concert Series will present the return of the Rowan Brothers with special guest Maddie Sifantus on Sunday, April 14th at 3:00 PM at the historic Universalistd Unitarian Church, a Ventura Historical County landmark, located at 740 East Main Street, Santa Paula. It is handicapped accessible through the side gate.
Chris and Lorin Rowan perform their own music and Acoustic roots/Americana with a splash of Bluegrass. Both record and perform on their own and with others. Their trademarks are tight harmonies and haunting melodies underscored by crisp guitar and mandolin. With their older brother Peter Rowan, who has performed for the Concert Series in the past, they have also recorded several albums including “Sibling Rivalry”, “Tree on a Hill” and “Crazy People”. Lorin’s song “Soldier of the Cross” is the title track of country artist Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy winning CD. Their last concert in the series was in 2018.
The Rowans are longtime musical collaborators with Rev. Maddie Sifantus, director of the concert series and minister of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula. She will be sitting in with them as she has since the Sixties.
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula has been home to a number of musical events throughout its history. Admission is $25 donation at the door, from the church office during office hours, or by Paypal on the church’s website: www.uucsp.org. Children 12 and under are $15; children 5 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula Building and Historical Fund. Parking is on the street or behind the church. UUCSP is a registered Ventura County Historical Landmark. For more information, call 805-525-4647 or email office@uucsp.org

Bill Dempsey at Avalon Library
2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Avalon Library

Thursday April 11th, 2024, 4 p.m.
215 Summer Ave.
Avalon, Ca. 90704

NOTE: This is a sea music gig. Bring your voices & below!

Bob Kroll Memorial Hoot
2024-03-29 06:30 - 22:00 | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Please join us on March 29 to celebrate Bob Kroll’s life in word and song.
We will gather at Borchard Center, where Bob hosted the Fireside Concert Series for over twenty years.
Stan Cadranel will serve as Master of Ceremonies and will lead the Memorial Hoot. There will be a sign-up sheet at the entrance for those wishing to participate in the hoot.
If you would like to share a finger-food-type snack, it will be welcome and appreciated.
RSBP by March 20 to help us plan seating capacity. Please call or text 805-907-8318 or email katlynch904@gmail.com

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

MCCRFolk Jam
2024-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
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 Francisco Folk Music Club Zoom Sings
2024-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
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]

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

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