Events

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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mads Hansens Kapel
Oct 21, 2023 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/453ngl6
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. 
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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
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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 [...]
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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.
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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.
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