Songmakers

Bill's Sat Uke Ukulele Beginner Class
2024-06-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Chuck Behrman's Virtual Thursday Evening Zoom
2024-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
<chuck@chbphoto.com>. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83549396377?pwd=[REDACTED] – Meeting ID: 835 4939 6377 Password: [REDACTED]

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

Hueneme Bay Live Song Circle
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.

Bill's Wed Uke Beginner Ukulele Class
2024-06-05 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.

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.

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

Topanga Sage's Song Circle
2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-28 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.

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 | 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!

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-04-09 16:00 - 18:30 | CA
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, 2024-04-06 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.

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

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-03-26 16:00 - 18:30 | CA
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)

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

Port Hueneme Virtual Song Circle
2024-03-12 16:00 - 18:30 | CA
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)

Los Feliz Sunday Acoustic Jam
2024-03-10 01:00 - 16:30 | CA
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.

Los Feliz Saturday Acoustic Jam
2024-03-09 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
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.

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.
