Songmakers

West LA Hoot & Potluck Live
2024-06-30 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Normally the 4th Sunday but this month it will be June 30.
4-8pm Potluck at 6pm Potluck – Please bring a contribution for the 6pm potluck. Contact info: WestLaHoot@songmakers.org or mhaatma@earthlink.net. * Attendance RSVP via Meetup (
https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers/events
), no exceptions. Attendance will be limited to 20 people, with a waitlist for any who register after that.

Bill's Sat Uke Ukulele Beginner Class
2024-06-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-08 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Chuck Behrman's Virtual Thursday Evening Zoom
2024-06-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-13 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]

Topanga Sage's Song Circle
2024-06-27 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Sage’s Room behind Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Come play in Topanga!!!
4th Thursday afternoon 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Call Linnea Richards 818-818-3004 for more information.

Bill's Wed Uke Beginner Ukulele Class
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Hueneme Bay Live Song Circle
2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-11 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 virtually 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 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month beginning, Tuesday, May 14 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Agoura Hills Virtual Song Circle
2024-06-23 19:00 - 22:15
February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm

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]

Bill's Sat Uke Ukulele Beginner Class
2024-06-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-01 09:30 - 10:30

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

Bills Wed Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:00

First Tuesday Song Circle - Camarillo
2024-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Calfia Productions, 575 Dawson Dr. #204, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
The First Tuesday Song Circle will begin meeting at a new location from 6-9 pm hosted by Valerie Kotas cell texting preferred: (805) 523-1760
Calfia Productions
575 Dawson Dr. #204
Camarillo CA 93012

Live Culver City Song Circle
2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-07 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.

LIVE Culver City Song Circle
2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
1st Sunday of the month – 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.

Long Beach Bluegrass Festival
2024-05-04 11:00 - 19:00 | The Shell – Long Beach Outdoor Ampitheatre, 701-939 Federation Dr., Long Beach, CA, United States
This has been rescheduled from Saturday March 30 to Saturday May 4.
I hope to see you and some Songmakers out here at the very first festival in my home town of Long Beach. These are all California bands and not just strictly bluegrass and there will be lots of jamming. It was a tough break that it got postponed until May 4 because of tomorrow’s predicted storm, but that gives people time to plan. . .

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 | 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
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!

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-04-09 16:00 - 18:30
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)

Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:30 | Doug and Linda’s
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, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. 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, April 1, 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.com account holders.
