The Concert Committee of the Seattle Folklore Society produces folk music concerts on a regular basis, about 35 a year. Our seasons run from mid-September to the end of November, then mid-January to mid-May (Saturday nights, with occasional Sundays). Most concerts take place at our partner venue, the Phinney Neighborhood Center – in the Community Hall, which seats up to 150. See our concert schedule for an idea of the range of musical acts and occasional other venues.
We often choose performers because we (the members of the committee) have heard them perform and liked them. We do accept applications from artists who wish to perform in Seattle. Be warned, however, that the process is uncertain and can take a long time.
To apply to us for a concert, send us a press kit including a sample of your music, and a cover letter. (We prefer good quality videos of live concerts to produced videos, to have a sense of your audience interaction and stage presence) We’d like to know when you plan to be in the area, whether you’ve played Seattle before (when? what venue?), and your financial requirements.
Send this to:
Email: Concerts@Seafolklore.org
Mailing address:
Seattle Folklore Society
ATTN: Concert Committee
PO Box 30141
Seattle, WA 98113
We need four months (or more) lead time to consider your application, and if accepted, to prepare publicity for the concert. We are all volunteers and we receive many requests, so our selection process can take a long time.
If you wish, you may send us email.
Here are some links to other places to play in Seattle: