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 […]
One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill
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 […]
Pittsville Area Foundation for the Arts Concert Series
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 […]
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 music. Using an Indigenous Informance style, weaving story, visuals and song she will be joined by her 18 year old son to offer their 21st […]
Kick off the St. Patrick’s season with Irish Bluegrass quartet, JigJam! JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving a standing ovation […]
Folk traditions, politics, romantic songs, sea shanties and questionable stories
Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking […]
The program will feature Bach’s “Other Voices”: music composed by J.S. Bach performed by voices and instruments other than what he originally wrote for. You’ll hear new and interesting arrangements […]
Come and enjoy performances by two first-time Wild hog performers, each with a repertoire of songs ans a guitar. Singer/songwriter Charles Oxbow is one-half of the folk-rock duo Oxbow and […]
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and […]