Concerts

Our highest priority for our in-person concerts is promoting a safe environment, where performers and audiences alike can feel comfortable gathering. Though we all hope for the best, we don’t know if this virus is through with us yet.

Check your concert times to avoid confusion!
Saturday concerts “Live at the Phinney Center” start at 7:30pm.
Sunday night concerts and online only concerts usually start at 7:00 pm.
(Streaming concerts when offered will be available online for 72 hours, starting from the livestream. There is a 24 hour time window to complete viewing or re-watch once you have begun within this time).

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Brivele & Tzepl - a night of Klezmer music and song! Sep 23, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3P6s9W2 Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Seattle-based anti-fascist klezmer folk-punk trio who braid together oral history, Yiddish language, contemporary and old-country musical genres, American Vaudeville, and visual arts, Brivele is wonderfully theatrical, musically proficient, and great at engaging an audience. They will be joined by Tzepl, whose sound combines elements of nineteenth century European string players with the brassy American style of the early twentieth century, with accordion, violin, & tuba/trombone. -- more --

Alice Wallace, with Xander Hitzig Sep 30, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3stIbjH Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Country songbird Alice Wallace returns, accompanied by the talents of fiddle player Xander Hitzig. Named 2017 Female Vocalist of the Year at the California Country Awards, Alice draws influence from iconic voices ranging from Linda Ronstadt to Patsy Cline, not to mention making the country yodel a part of her sets with songs from classic artists like Patsy Montana and Don Walser. -- more --

Chris Webster & Nina Gerber Oct 07, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3Z8fXY2 Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Webster's voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber's guitar is beautiful and powerful. Together they're magic. Tasty originals, soulful ballads, jazz, sweet folk -- more --

Claudia Schmidt Oct 14, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3PFpGCi Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Beloved singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist returns with a special tour, to commemorate 50 years of sharing her quirky and wonderful hodge-podge of music, poetry, story, laughter. drama, and celebrating the moment. -- more --

Gadan - Irish Traditional Music and Celtgrass from Italy Oct 15, 2023 (Sun), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/135863691/gadan Venue: The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle Irish Trad & Celtgrass from Italy! Gadan's high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal and a sound comparable to new-trad acts such as Talisk, East Pointers and WeBanjo3, but with a unique identity thanks to years of experience in several folk scenes, from Appalachian & Old Time to Scottish and Italian folk and traditional music. This concert takes place at the Royal Room. Session immediately follows the show -- instruments welcome. -- more --

Mads Hansens Kapel Oct 21, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale Sept. 21 Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Powerful Danish Folk!  Mads Hansens Kapel is a young and creative breath of fresh air on the Danish music scene. The band members have roots in widely different genres, but found a common love for the Danish traditional music. Seattle Folklore Society is proudly co-sponsoring this concert with Skandia Folkdance Society.  -- more --

The Squirrel Hillbillies, opening set by Kat Bula Oct 28, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale Sept. 28 or at prior concerts Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh's East End, The Squirrel Hillbillies are making a first-time tour to the Pacific NW,  to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music, spanning folk, country and blues. Opening set by Seattle songwriter and fiddler Kat Bula -- more --

Tall Poppy String Band Nov 04, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: Tickets available Oct 4 A brand new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Morgan Harris, and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. Drawing from the deep well of American string band music, Tall Poppy String Band approaches tradition with playful curiosity; each performance more a discussion than a statement. Whether they’re chasing the elusive downbeat of a source recording, playing with the pronouns in a bluegrass standard, or challenging the assumed roles of their instruments, Tall Poppy String Band endeavours [...] -- more --

Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman Nov 18, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale October 18 Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Join us for Shetland fiddle and American piano with the fantastic duo of Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman. Each is known for their high-energy, joyful and fresh approach to their own tradition. Combined, their sound can move from heart-wrenching airs to sparkling reels in the blink of an eye. -- more --

John Whelan - Irish Accordion Nov 25, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale Oct 25, or at prior SFS shows Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle For over 50 years John Whelan has been hailed as one of the world’s best living Irish button accordion players. Originally from England and now based on the US West Coast, the seven-time All-Ireland champion fearlessly explores the creative reaches of music, artistry, and expression while carefully preserving the musical roots from which he originally flourished, and passing those on to the next generation. -- more --

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