Fireside Concert with Gary Stockdale and Rob Rio
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States

FOLKSONG SIG
2025-09-13 13:00 - 17:00 | West Hollywood, 858 Doheny - see instructions, West Hollywood, CA, 90069, United States
(2nd Saturday) – FOLKSONG SIG – 1:00 PM– 5:00 PM
Limited to 10 people. Hosted by Margot Siegel. The address is 838 North Doheny Dr. Unit #805 West Hollywood, CA 90069. 838 is a 14-story building on the East side of Doheny Drive, located between Dicks Street and Norma. The entrance to the garage says VALET. Tell the valet that you are going to Apt 805. The valet will take your key and open the lobby door. Tell the receptionist you’re going to 805 so they can direct the elevator to take you to the 8th floor. FYI My bldg. is in West Hollywood, on the East side of Doheny. The West side is in Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills building numbers are different. Call Margot at 310-276-1286 if you need help.
If you’re planning to attend, please email Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or call (747) 288-8345. We will have printed songbooks available. The meeting is free but limited to 10 people. Soft drinks and light snacks are provided. We will form a song circle and take turns selecting and/or leading a song. Solos and sing-alongs are welcome. All musical genres are welcome. If you play a musical instrument, feel free to bring it and play it.

Pre Summer Picnic jam at Steve's
2025-09-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
It’s time to announce the 2025 Songmakers Summer Picnic and Pool party, which will officially take place at Sandy and Steves home at 4032 Defender Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, from 10am-10pm Sunday 9/14. Unofficially, but in the spirit of the wonderful Summer picnic pool parties Songmakers enjoyed for many years at David and Anns in Orange County, we will make it a full weekend by also noshing & jamming Saturday evening 9/13 from 6-10 pm, and inviting guests from out of the area to stay over until the September Agoura Hills Song Circle in our back yard Tuesday 9/16 (pot luck at 6, music 7-10), which happens to be my 76th birthday!
The music will go on for 5 days if you join us Friday evening 9/12, for the Fireside Concert hosted by Songmakers own Ron and Carol, aka The McMammals at the Borchard Community Center in Newbury Park at 7:30pm. The featured entertainers, for the low price of $20 are Gary Stockdale, 2-time Emmy-nominated composer, songwriter/singer and Rob Rio, known as the “boogie woogie virtuoso” by Keyboard magazine, who always gives a dynamite piano show alternating songs about sex, drugs, and Rock & Roll!
Everything but Fireside is free to all Songmakers! If you live far away, our house has two 2-queen bed guest bedrooms, a few futons and couches, and you are welcome to sleep in your vehicle or pitch a tent. Ann Hughes has kindly offered the same at her home a few houses down. Please let us know if you need a bed or sleeping bag ASAP – first come first served!
Please email Steve (president@songmakers.org) the RSVP below so I can reserve beds and know how many dogs and burgers to cook on Sunday and Tuesday. Unless you tell me otherwise, I’ll assume one of each per event signed up. Saturday, we’ll probably have pizza delivered, and we’ll jam somewhere Monday evening, probably here in Agoura or in Topanga at Linneas house.
Yes , I’ll attend the Songmakers Summer picnic events checked below:
Fireside concert Friday 9/12 (bring $20pp) ______ Do you need a bed or sleeping bag? ______
Jamming 6-10pm Sat 9/13 @ Steve&Sandys ______ Do you need a bed or sleeping bag? ______
Pool Party/Picnic Sunday 9/14 10-10 @ Steve&Sandys ______ Do you need a bed or sleeping bag? ______
Jamming Monday 9/15 6-10 @ Agoura or Topanga ______ Do you need a bed or sleeping bag? ______
Agoura Hills Song Circle Tuesday 9/16 6-10 ______ Do you need a bed or sleeping bag? ______

Songmakers Summer Picnic and Pool Party
2025-09-14 10:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States

Songmakers Zoom Board Meeting
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
Steven Mark Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Songmakers Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
Time: Sunday Sept 21 from 2 – 5 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81534957504?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 3495 7504
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Far-West Campfire Zoom-based Song Circle
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
2nd AND 4th Tuesday – FAR-West Campfire virtual song circle. Starting at 7 PM Pacific Time.
Songmakers are invited to participate in the FAR-West Campfire Zoom-based song circle. Please register by 7 PM for free at found.ee/farwestcampfire . This event is produced by Karen Sullivan of FAR-West. Feel free to contact her at Karen.board@far-west.org .The theme is Deportees/Plane Wreck at Los Gatos.
Every month on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Join us around the virtual campfire for our twice-monthly song circle, where artists and audiences from the FAR-West region and beyond are welcome to enjoy original songs, favorite covers, and tunes inspired by that week’s theme.
Don your slippers and join us around the campfire from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. First timers are always welcome! Sign up in advance using the link to perform or be in the audience. We’d love to see Songmakers!

Pitts Ranch Park Song Circle
2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 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!

4th Annual Oak Glen 'Old School' Music
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | 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

Kenney Grove Campout
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19 | CA
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

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

Singalong at Topanga Library
2025-11-21 07:00 | Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Steve and Sandy will be attending this and they wanted to let everyone know about ot. This is a chance to singalong!

Pitts Ranch Song Circle
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States

Pitts Ranch Park Songcircle
2026-01-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States

Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club
2026-01-17 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
Our next song circle will be on Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:00PM to 4:30PM.
The event will be posted on Eventbrite. The link to the Eventbrite event page is at the end of this paragraph. There will be a limited number of tickets available on a first come, first served basis. We added an Eventbrite waiting list in case you don’t get in immediately. The address will be made available to ticket holders. There will be email reminders before the tickets become available as well as an email reminder with a link to the Eventbrite page after the tickets become available. Admission will be by Eventbrite tickets. Please do not email requests for admission. Handling attendance this way is still new to us. Your patience with our learning process is appreciated.
Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026. 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. Eventbrite will keep a waiting list if more people sign up than there are spots available.
More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Google website, https://sites.google.com/view/los-feliz-acoustic-music-club/home. 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, January 12, 2026. 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-2026-song-circle-tickets-1979621723866?aff=oddtdtcreator

Instrumental Music Song Circle - Thousand Oaks
2026-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Instrumental Music Store, 1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Instrumental Music Song Circle is not a Songmakers event, although several Songmakers members attend. This song circle is led by Pat Cronin and Bob Bueling (Sympatico Music). It is hosted by John Vanselow, the IM store owner. It is open to all levels of musicians from the general public. It is held inside the store on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of every month from 6-9pm.
The group isbled by Pat Cronin and Bob Bueling (Sympatico Music), from 6-9pm, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 2025. If anyone has a question they can contact Pat Cronin at (805)-236-7958, or John Vanselow at the store (805) 496-3774. If attending, please be on time – before 6pm – because the store closes at 6pm.
Armless chairs are provided. No food or drink is provided. Bring your own water to drink, instruments, music, and music stands.
All genres of music are welcome.
PLEASE BE ON TIME AND PREPARED when it is your turn to play a song; tune your instrument and select your songs ahead of time. Arrive and set up your gear BEFORE 6pm because the store closes to its customers at 6pm and the front door is closed. You will be allowed to make purchases from John during the song circle. We usually have 10-12 musicians and a good variety of music.

West LA Hoot and Potluck Live
2026-01-25 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
4th Sunday – 4-8pm Potluck at 6pm Potluck – Please bring a contribution for the 6pm potluck.
Folks that want to come need to sign up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/songmakers/events/298685886
Address given to registered meetup attendees.
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.

David Steinhart's Virtual Song Circle
2026-01-30 09:30 - 23:30, 2026-02-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-13 09:30 - 11:30 | CA
Start the Day With A Song! dstein1209@yahoo.com – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89162569327

Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music
2026-02-01 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
Below are the details (which you can also find on our website)
Where: 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 corner of Culver Blvd and Overland Avenue
Time: First Saturday of each month from 6–9 pm.
Parking: there are over 300 free spaces accessible via Overland or Culver Boulevards.
This is 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 nearby to the room.
Themes for February
Trucks
Canada
Cheese
Cost? Just $5 for a one-time admission, $50 for the year. (either can be paid in cash, by check or via PayPal or Venmo on site)
Questions? April Wayland: 310-376-8760 (this is a landline) or aprilspencil [at] G Mail [dot] com
Themes contributed by Janet Cornwell ~ thank you, as always, Janet ~

Chuck Behrman's Virtual Thursday Evening Zoom
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-12 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]

Agoura Hills Virtual Song Circle
2026-02-08 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
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]

Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club
2026-02-15 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar.
We handle attendance through Eventbrite.com. Only guests with tickets may attend. Tickets and attendance are free but limited. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. The address will be made available to ticket holders. There will be email reminders before the tickets become available as well as an email reminder with a link to the Eventbrite page after the tickets become available. We added an Eventbrite waiting list in case you don’t get in immediately. Please do not email requests for admission. Handling attendance this way is still new to us. Your patience with our learning process is appreciated.
More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Google 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, February 9, 2026. 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.
