John McCutcheon Online
OnlineOur online John McCutcheon concert, “The Story Behind the Song,” will occur on May 7. You can get tickets at this link up to the last minute, but one special feature … Continue reading John McCutcheon Online
$20
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Old Blind Dogs
Beckman Auditorium (Big Beckman) at Caltech 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, United StatesThe traditional Scottish music of Old Blind Dogs also contains influences from jazz, blues, Middle Eastern music, reggae and rock. Long a favorite of our Folk Music Society, this group has sold out for many of their prior six concerts since they first appeared on our series 20 years ago!
$25
Second Series of John McCutcheon online shows
A new four-show series of livestreamed concerts by 50th-year folkster John McCutcheon will begin with a show this Sunday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a final reminder of … Continue reading Second Series of John McCutcheon online shows
Tannahill Weavers
Beckman Auditorium (Big Beckman) at Caltech 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, United StatesThe Tannahill Weavers will give an exciting concert. We know because they have delighted the audiences at three prior shows for us at Caltech, most recently in 2018. This band of Scots has won enthusiastic … Continue reading Tannahill Weavers
$25
New John McCutcheon Series Starts February 11th
OnlineGet in the mood for Valentine’s Day with a set of love songs from folk musician John McCutcheon this Saturday, Feb. 11. It’s the first in a new series of … Continue reading New John McCutcheon Series Starts February 11th
$20
John McCutcheon Online Series Continues March 19 with “The Women Who Made Me”
OnlineThe John McCutcheon series will continue on Sunday, March 19 with “The Women Who Made Me”. This concert will bring songs and stories of several women who have guided McCutcheon’s … Continue reading John McCutcheon Online Series Continues March 19 with “The Women Who Made Me”
$20
John McCutcheon Online Hammered Dulcimer Concert Sunday, April 16
OnlineOf his many musical talents, John McCutcheon’s mastery of the hammered dulcimer may stand out as most surprising. Few other players anywhere can draw the shimmer, bounce and harmonies out … Continue reading John McCutcheon Online Hammered Dulcimer Concert Sunday, April 16
$20
Livestream Concert “Jackpot! A Wild Card Show,” Saturday, May 13
OnlineWhen troubador John McCutcheon laid plans for a 2023 concert series to be presented online in collaboration with our organization and others, he said to “expect the unexpected” in the … Continue reading Livestream Concert “Jackpot! A Wild Card Show,” Saturday, May 13
$20
See You at the Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival
Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills, CA, United StatesThe Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival will provide a fine opportunity for enjoying live music on Sunday, May 21, in the Santa Monica Mountains, at Paramount Ranch near Agoura … Continue reading See You at the Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival
Mari Black Trio ‘Fiddling Around the World’
Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech 400 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesFiddler Mari Black, a multi-style violinist, plays with sparkling virtuosity that has won major fiddle competitions in the United States, Scotland and Canada. Her talent, enthusiasm and playful storytelling carry … Continue reading Mari Black Trio ‘Fiddling Around the World’
$25
Jim and Susie Malcolm
Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech 400 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesJim and Susie Malcolm are Scottish troubadors with avid fans in southern California. They will bring their strong voices, sweet harmony and good humor to Pasadena on Jan. 27. That’s the week of the 265th birthday of poet Robert Burns, an apt occasion to celebrate with the Malcolms.
$10 – $29
Low Lily
Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech 400 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesLow Lily is a Vermont-based American Roots band, blending the drive of bluegrass traditions with the thoughtfulness of contemporary folk. With the release of their new record ‘Angels in the Wreckage,’ the band brings their infectious sound to a new level.
$10 – $29
Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles with Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CAGet ready for an electrifying toe-tapping, hand-clapping evening as the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles return to the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre for the 40th edition of their Annual Concert, this year with featured guests, the acclaimed Scottish fiddle and cello duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas.
Free – $30
PFMS at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival
King Gillete Ranch 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, United StatesMembers of the PFMS Board of Directors will be at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival on Sunday, May 19. We will be sharing a table with FolkWorks. We’d love it if you'd stop … Continue reading PFMS at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival
The Syncopaths on July 6
From dance floors to concert halls, the Syncopaths bring a fresh, contemporary spin to tunes and songs rooted in the Scottish, Irish, and American folk traditions. Evolving through their contradance … Continue reading The Syncopaths on July 6
$10 – $29
CANCELED! Kathy Kallick Band – Saturday, August 3
The Pasadena Folk Music Society is proud to present one of the best California bluegrass bands on the West Coast, the Kathy Kallick Band. Long based in the Bay area, this … Continue reading CANCELED! Kathy Kallick Band – Saturday, August 3
Kathy Kallick Band Rescheduled! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, United StatesThe Pasadena Folk Music Society is proud to present one of the best California bluegrass bands on the West Coast, the Kathy Kallick Band. Long based in the Bay area, this … Continue reading Kathy Kallick Band Rescheduled! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM
10$ – 29$
Téada Irish Band on March 1 2025
Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech 400 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesTéada, Irish for "strings", consists of five members: fiddle player Oisín Mac Diarmada, button accordion player Paul Finn, Damien Stenson on flute, Seán Mc Elwain switches between the bouzouki and guitar and bodhrán player Tristan Rosenstock. The show … Continue reading Téada Irish Band on March 1 2025