Robin and Linda Williams are coming this fall! Linda's ankle is on the mend and they have rescheduled their tour, so we will be presenting them on Saturday, October 26! They haven't been out here to the West Coast in quite some time, but they will be leaving their home in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. … Continue reading New Date! Robin and Linda Williams return to Pasadena Saturday, October 26 →
Dick Hensold is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. He returns to Caltech following his debut here a few years ago with Andrea Beaton in a show that was very well received. This time, he is performing with Patsy O'Brien, premier guitarist, singer, and songwriter. They will perform an evening of traditional Celtic music, … Continue reading Dick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien in Beckman Institute Auditorium Saturday, November 9 →
Molly's Revenge has played for us a number of times and this "California Celtic" band has picked up a good many local fans in Southern California and throughout the West Coast. Their energy and musical excellence is quite memorable, and they haven't played in Pasadena since 2011, so it is way past time that we … Continue reading Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration with Molly’s Revenge FRIDAY, December 20 in Ramo Auditorium →
Jim and Susie Malcolm will perform in Beckman Institute Auditorium on FRIDAY, January 24 at 8:00 PM. Jim, who lives with his wife, Susie, in Perthshire, Scotland, has performed for us 6 times solo and once when he was a member of Old Blind Dogs, so many are familiar with him and will be eager … Continue reading Scotland’s Jim and Susie Malcolm in Pasadena →
The Pasadena Folk Music Society will present renowned harpist and storyteller, Patrick Ball on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 PM in Beckman Institute Auditorium. Patrick has performed with us numerous times before, and, as usual, this one will combine his magnificent harp music with dramatic storytelling. This is a relatively new show that he has … Continue reading Master Harper, Patrick Ball, presents “Come Dance with me in Ireland: a Pilgrimage to Yeats Country” →
We are hoping to get Mari in the fall. Watch for future developments. Pasadena Folk Music Society currently has no concerts scheduled, but we will be back! Get on our Mailing List! to stay informed
Caltech has canceled this event. This decision was made out of concern for the health of our community as a social distancing measure in light of COVID-19. Box office staff will contact current ticket holders to issue refunds and answer any additional questions. If you obtained your ticket on Goldstar, you will be contacted by … Continue reading CANCELED: Eileen Ivers and unIVERSal roots →
Master fiddler, Mari Black, is bringing her World Fiddle Ensemble to Pasadena for a show called Fiddling Around the World. The show is a high-energy tour of fiddle music from all different corners of the globe, featuring a bit of background about the tunes, with Mari as the musical tour guide. She has won numerous … Continue reading Fiddler Mari Black and the World Fiddle Ensemble- SHOW POSTPONED- CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE →
Our 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 →
The 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!
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 →
The 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 fans for more than 50 years by blending the beauty of traditional Celtic melodies with the power of modern rhythms and strong vocals. Check out … Continue reading Tannahill Weavers →
Get 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 live-online concerts, and discounted tickets are available for a four-show package. If you caught any of McCutcheon’s online shows presented in alliance with our society … Continue reading New John McCutcheon Series Starts February 11th →
The 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 music, including Jean Ritchie, Ola Belle Reed and Hazel Dickens. He will bring some special guests to this online event. Romantic love may not be … Continue reading John McCutcheon Online Series Continues March 19 with “The Women Who Made Me” →
Of 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 of this percussive stringed instrument as well as he does. Treat yourself to his “Hammer Dulcimer!” online concert on Sunday, April 16, and hear the … Continue reading John McCutcheon Online Hammered Dulcimer Concert Sunday, April 16 →
When 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 last of the four concerts. He will perform that one, “Jackpot! A Wild Card Show,” on Saturday, May 13. Sure enough, there has already been … Continue reading Livestream Concert “Jackpot! A Wild Card Show,” Saturday, May 13 →
The 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 Hills. Check out the schedule here and you’re bound to find much to your liking. Besides the five stages with performers, the festival offers music … Continue reading See You at the Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival →
Fiddler 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’ →
Jim 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.
Low 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.