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Program Updates:
The 2024 Fall season begins September 21!
See the confirmed listings on our Concert Page as we begin to update the schedule. (Keep checking back for possible additons)
Seattle Folklore Society is very excited for the return of live music to the PNA Community Hall! Join us Saturdays and an occasional Sunday for a wide-ranging array of world-class acoustic music.  We may also offer occasional online or hybrid concerts as our resources allow. Check our website for the latest updates.  SFS no longer requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for concert attendees. We have moved to a “masks encouraged” policy, dependant on the preferences of the performers (check the individual concert listings to be sure).We will continue to monitor guidelines from Washington State, King County,  and the Phinney Center.
Watch our webite for updates to the calendar and attendance policies. Tickets go on sale online 60 days before each concert; and may sometimes be purchased sooner in person at prior concerts by cash or check.  Konnectclub is our partner for ticket sales as well as as our online platform. In the case of reduced hall capacity or changes in situation, refunds will be available (Places will be reserved in the order purchased if oversold due to changes in hall capacity.) 

Seattle Song Circle is flourishing during COVID-19.  We started video conferencing in February 2020, and moved from a dozen people singing together in person to 3 times that from all over.  By the end of July, participants came in from Alaska to Maryland, from Australia to UK and Denmark.  And the weekly sing extended past 11 PDT.  The Seattle Song Circle is meeting 7PM Sundays via Zoom Conferencing, at this link: https://zoom.us/j/358495231 . Second Sundays are also in person at the Greenwood
Senior Center 525 N 85th. Go to the rear of the building to enter.
That sing also starts at 7pm to allow the online circle to start up.
The live room is a separate Zoom room until 9pm, when it all
merges. Typical attendance is about nine people. Doors and
windows are open.
SFS new page of virtual sings with events most every day of the week.   

The Emerald City Contra Dance resumed dances for the first time since early 2020, on Friday September 9th, 2022. The dance no longer requires, but encourages a well fitting mask to be worn. Sign a registration form (for contact tracing) and waiver upon entry. See  Seattledance.org for more info about COVID precautions and schedule.
(Though not an SFS sponsored activity, we want to let you know that Thursday night contra dance is also presenting in-person dances, with masks optional – one line with masks required. This dance continues to recommend full vacination with the current booster; but is no longer checking for proof of vaccination. (Masks are provided for those who don’t have one). See the Lake City Dance  webpage for more info)

NEW FOR 2023, coming back October 10-13, 2024!  The Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering! proudly sponsored by SFS.  See oldtimeseattle.org/oldgrowth for more info! 






Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events


Skye Consort & Emma Björling - House Concert
Nov 06, 2024 (Wed), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Buy tickets online: Email RSVP to HouseConcerts@skandia-folkdance.org

Something for everyone! Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of songs and tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions. Each musician brings their own individual interpretation to these traditions to create this extraordinary collaboration, consisting of voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion. Collectively, the band presents an assortment of whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions.

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The Henry Girls
Nov 10, 2024 (Sun), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/4da0Nqx
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

The Henry Girls are a marvelous trio of three sisters from Malin:  Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. They are great songwriters and have gorgeous, super-tight three-part harmonies powered by the sisterhood bond they share as well as their lengthy musical history. Twenty years of gracing stages together, this trio interweaves their native traditions with bluegrass, jazz and country, and are one of Ireland’s top emerging folk acts. With the harp as their main accompaniment, their [...]

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Lena Jonsson & Ian Carr - House Concert
Nov 12, 2024 (Tue), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Buy tickets online: RSVP after October 10th

Lena Jonsson’s ability to balance a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities, sparkling joy of life and the charisma of a rock-star have made her one of Scandinavia’s most visionary musicians. She has created a unique style inspired by traditional Swedish music with rock, pop and American old-time and bluegrass traditions. Together with guitarist Ian Carr, you’ll be treated to a virtuosic and playful evening of wonderful music.

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Dunava
Nov 16, 2024 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3B7kVMU
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

We are delighted to feature the beautiful harmonies of Dunava on our stage for a special Winter program! Named for the Bulgarian name for the Danube river, Dunava is a Balkan women's choir, made up of singers with broad musical and performance experience and a passion for intricate harmonies and varying vocal technique. Dunava is dedicated to studying and performing traditional folk songs from Eastern Europe with respect and authenticity.

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