Bills Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-07-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-10 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.

Bill's Wed Uke Beginner Ukulele Class
2024-07-31 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.

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 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.

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/

LIVE Culver City Song Circle
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
Aug 4th – 1st Sunday, 2 – 4 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.

West LA Hoot & Potluck Live
2024-08-04 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
Normally the 4th Sunday but this month it is moving to Aug 4.
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, no exceptions. Attendance will be limited to 20 people, with a waitlist for any who register after that.

First Tuesday Song Circle
2024-08-06 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

Bill's Wed Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 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.

Open Mic at Historia Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-08-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-14 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

West LA Hoot & Potluck Live
2024-08-25 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
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. * Attendance RSVP via Meetup, no exceptions. Attendance will be limited to 20 people, with a waitlist for any who register after that.

Music on the Porch at Doug and Linda's
2024-08-31 08:30 - 11:30 | Doug and Linda’s
August 31 is International Play Music on the Porch Day.
There will be a Song Circle in the garage and driveway at Doug and Linda’s house. Address is in the Songmakers Directory. The event is open to the public and we’re not controlling the number of attendees. Could be small or big.

Bill's Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-31 09:30 - 10:30 | CA

Los Feliz Acoustic Jamming and Singing
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, September 15. 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, September 9, 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.

2024 Summer Picnic Pool Party/Birthday
2024-09-15 15:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
More details to follow but save the date and time. This will be at Steve and Sandy’s w/jaming all weekend and Saturday evening house concert.

Andy & Renee House Concert
2024-09-16 17:00 - 23:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
SONGMAKERS “Hooray for Retirement” Andy & Renee House Concert

Monday September 16 2024 is Songmaker Prez Steve’s 75th birthday so he and his wife Sandy are once again (we did this 10 years ago for his 65th) hosting an amplified House Concert in their backyard by the talented (and nice!) duo of Andy Hill and Renee Safier (see andyandrenee.com for their story and schedule including their wonderful annual Dylanfest). Members of our Songmakers Inc. Nonprofit (NOT just the free MeetUp group) attend for $10. Other attendees pay $20. All $$ go to the musicians. Doors open at 5 and there will be a potluck dinner from 6-7. One hot dog and hamburger will be available for each RSVPd attendee. Two music sets will conclude with an acoustic song circle at 10.

Our pool and hot tub will be available. In the Song Circle, we take turns. Every musician / singer gets one or more turns at which time they may either Perform a song, Lead a sing-along song, or simply “Pass.” You are the boss on your turn. If you can’t hear the leader, you’re playing/singing too loud.
What to bring: $10 (Songmakers Inc. members) or $20 (nonmembers), Love of Music! A jacket if it gets cool
Optional: Potluck dish, chair, bathing suit, towel, instruments, songs, voices and friends.
Where: 4032 Defender Drive, Agoura, 91301
Directions: From US101 take the Liberty Canyon exit
Proceed South past Agoura Rd to turn R at the 2nd street, Country Glen.
Turn R at the 2nd street, Defender Drive. 4032 is the 6th house.
Questions? Send an email to the event coordinator: president@songmakers.org
PLEASE RSVP on MeetUp or by phoning Steve (310 )699-5755 or prepaying Andy & Renee https://andyandrenee.com/product/1010002 two days before the concert so we know how much to grill and how many chairs to bring!
For Songmaker events in Ventura Co., check out https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers-Ventura-County/
For information about our 60 year non-profit, Songmakers of California, check out https://www.Songmakers.org (https://www.songmakers.org/).
