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What’s Coming Up in the Fall, and Summer Community Events

Hey Friends,

We had a wonderful intimate evening of solo Scottish music , some a capella, with the brilliant Iona Fyfe on July 11th at Knox Presbyterian in Pasadena.  Sometimes the simplicity of a voice filled with heart and tradition is transcendent.  Our evening with Iona completed our summer programming for 2026.   We are working now to program 2027 shows, and our fall shows for 2026 are all posted on Eventbrite, with tickets on sale now.

Our Upcoming Fall Shows

We’ll be presenting Sarah McQuaid on October 3rd, April Verch and Joe Newberry on October 31st (Wear costumes if you like.), and Scotland’s great Tannahill Weavers on November 14th.  To learn all about these concerts and to buy tickets now, just look at our “Events” calendar (to your right on the screen if you’re on a laptop or desktop), and click  those links. OR, just click on the names of the artists above!

Summer Events Hosted in the Community (not our shows, but we thought you’d love to know about them)

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour 

August 7th at the Ford

In the meantime, folk legend Judy Collins (yes, THE great Judy Collins), will be playing at the Ford theater on August 7th.  She comes to The Ford as part of her Farewell Tour, named cleverly for Stephen Stills’ hit “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” from Crosby, Stills & Nash’s 1969 self-titled album.  Some of our long-time friends might remember Judy playing at Beckman on the Caltech campus in years past.   Click the link below for information and tickets.  (This is not a Pasadena Folk Music Society concert.)

https://bit.ly/judycollinsford

September 12th at Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena

BBQ & Bluegrass!

Good Food, Good Music, Great Times!  It starts at 5:30 PM, and the address is 225 S. Hill Ave in Pasadena.

Join the folks at Knox Presbyterian for an unforgettable evening filled with smoky flavors, sizzling grills, refreshing drinks, and fun outdoor vibes.  Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious BBQ specials, live entertainment, and a cozy night under the stars.  Just come on over; no need to buy tickets in advance.

This is not a Pasadena Folk Music Society event, but it is at the same place we’ve been having most of our concerts lately.   You might even see some of us there enjoying the BBQ and the music notes from the True Blue Bluegrass Band.