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  • Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

    When a stage four lymphoma diagnosis forced him off the road and into the hospital, Chuck Prophet didn’t know if he’d live long enough to see the end of the […]

    $35

  • Charlie Parr

    Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around us. Parr has a […]

    $30

  • Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest

    The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This 21st annual event, hosted by Harmonious Wail, welcomes Ferench Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Stephane […]

    $40

  • Madison Folk Music Society presents: David Francey

    David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who […]

    $25

  • BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

    Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States

    For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian […]

    $40

  • Madison Flute Club Chili Fundraiser

    The Madison Flute Club would like to invite you to join us on Sunday Feb. 16th 2025 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church for a chili luncheon and […]

    Free – $25

  • Songwriters Showcase Featuring Weary Ramblers

    Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and […]

    free, with donations appreciated

  • Joe Hill: Alive As You and Me

    One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill

    Free. Donations accepted

  • Folk Arts Festival

    Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire, United States

    Ready to engage your curiosity? Attend our Folk Arts Festival to enjoy live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages on Saturday, February 22 from […]

    $5 – $12

  • Mike Dowling In Concert

    Pittsville School Auditorium 5459 Elementary Ave, Pittsville, United States

    Pittsville Area Foundation for the Arts Concert Series

    $20

  • Eccentric Acoustic and Paul & Andy

    The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Eccentric Acoustic is a trio featuring Ruth Williams on mandolin, Sandy Stehling on guitar, and Scott Emmons on bass. Together they perform a wide variety of music, ranging from swing era jazz and country blues to more contemporary country, folk, and Americana. Paul Smith & Andy Jehly come from very different musical backgrounds including 1960’s […]

    $5 – $10

  • Anishinaabe Music: More Than Pow-wow

    Memorial Union, Play Circle 800 Langdon Street, Madison

    Lyz Jaakola, Nitaa-Nagamokwe (The lady who knows how to sing), will share traditional and modern Ojibwe-Anishinaabe songs and knowledge from her life-long study of Native American music, especially Anishinaabe women’s […]

    Free